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    Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate

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    Image of Tawnie is saving no daylight Tawnie is saving no daylight
    01:49 AM

    In reply to Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate
    Who needs cofee when you have linux on a thumb drive. #microsoft
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    Image of thechansen thechansen
    11/07/09

    In reply to Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate
    I have plenty of freeware, open source and legal tools to do the same. Keep in mind I require the consent of the owner, and proof that they own the computer. There are plenty of people outside of the gizmodo bubble that throw away the sheet of paper with all of the passwords they have on it and can't access any of their accounts let alone, their PC. Never under estimate stupidity and lazy ness. Tools like COFEE aren't new or illegal, just cofee itself is because the EULA for it is only for law enforcement. #microsoft
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    Image of dragon:ONE dragon:ONE
    11/07/09

    In reply to Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate
    Also, why didn't Microsoft just take a page out of the hackers' books?

    U3/USB Switchblade does a LOT more than this dinky little COFEE can.

    Such as dump useful info and not network statistics and running processes. Y'know, like IM passwords (being able to see their list of criminal friends), email account information, and so on. And it's fully customizable.

    Might I mention the fact that if they gather this info when the machine was on at the scene of the crime and they shut it down, what happens if the password is unknown? This also grabs password hashes for the logon so the investigators can brute-force their way in, if need be. #microsoft
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    Image of AqueousBeef AqueousBeef
    11/07/09

    In reply to Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate
    Child porn for one... #microsoft
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    Image of dragon:ONE dragon:ONE
    11/07/09

    In reply to Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate
    Holy hell, best way to do it is Linux: shut down the machine, freeze the RAM, stick it in another machine and dump it (so memory etc is preserved), and then DD the drive to read-only image. There's the evidence you need, people.

    ALSO: If you somehow 'obtain' a copy of COFEE, look towards the back where they show the log from a machine in IE - the file is in a folder called "Who Cares".
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    Edited by dragon:ONE at 11/07/09 2:35 PM dragon:ONE was starred dragon:ONE was unstarred
    Image of met2art met2art
    11/07/09

    In reply to Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate
    I'll take a venti screen-cappucino...
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    Image of Gordonium Gordonium
    11/07/09

    @met2art: What a bold sense of humor you have, met. Dripping with punny wit! I gotta say, I like darker jokes, myself. Alas, these days, that's a rather tall order. #microsoft
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    Image of met2art met2art
    11/07/09

    @Gordonium: Thanks! Just part of my daily grind. I've bean doing this for a while. #microsoft
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    Image of SysRq SysRq
    11/07/09

    @met2art: All of these things are coffee related. #microsoft
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    11/07/09


    @SysRq: #microsoft
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    Image of SysRq SysRq
    11/07/09

    @gunluva is prepared to drop.: OH I GET IT NAO #microsoft
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    Image of GitEmSteveDave_RockinLabCoat GitEmSteveDave_RockinLabCoat
    11/05/09

    In reply to New Xbox 360 Warranty Stickers Better Guarantee Chastity?
    Well, if it's anything like the stickers on a linksys router, careful use of a DE safety razor blade can remove it intact. As someone who pulls the thread out of money, I know what I'm talking about. #xbox360warrantysticker
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    Image of Malthian Malthian
    11/05/09

    @GitEmSteveDave_ Natural H1N1 Cure: Please say it's just 1's and 5's. I don't need someone accusing me of being a counterfeiter if I pay with a 20 that passed through your hands. #xbox360warrantysticker
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    GitEmSteveDave_ Natural H1N1 Cure promoted this comment Malthian was starred Malthian was unstarred
    Image of GitEmSteveDave_RockinLabCoat GitEmSteveDave_RockinLabCoat
    11/05/09

    @Malthian: 20's, 50's, 100's, etc but I haven't done it in awhile. #xbox360warrantysticker
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    Image of WrecklessRich WrecklessRich
    11/05/09

    @GitEmSteveDave_ Natural H1N1 Cure: Isn't that a federal offense? #xbox360warrantysticker
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    Image of GitEmSteveDave_RockinLabCoat GitEmSteveDave_RockinLabCoat
    11/05/09

    @WrecklessRich: Only if you destroy/deface money in a manner to make it unfit for recirculation. #xbox360warrantysticker
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    Image of Duckspwn:Loves Approving Reds Duckspwn:Loves Approving Reds
    11/07/09

    @GitEmSteveDave_RockinLabCoat: Sounds interesting... please explain =D #xbox360warrantysticker
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    Image of ritalin ritalin
    08/20/09

    In reply to Android Hacking For The Masses
    Though I would drop in to comment on a few things. For all those new to flashing a new rom, there are a few things to be careful of even though you now have root access.

    1st Its a good idea to have some sort of access to your SD card in your phone OTHER then the USB teathered method. This should not be TOO big of a deal today as most PCs have a Card reader built into them.

    2nd SD cards themselves can make a big difference in performance. While it is possible to run apps off of the card that came with your G1/MyTouch its not really suggested. Most users have a Class 6 sdcard. Any of the the following from newegg should work very well : [tinyurl.com]

    3rd Make sure the rom you download supports your SPL and Radio. ***You can end up with a non booting phone if you dont have the right SPL and a crappy connecting phone if you dont have the right Radio. Look on your phone in SETTINGS> ABOUT PHONE >Baseband Version. This number will tell you what radio you have install on your phone. Also if the ROM you are downloading states that it needs any type of special SPL, then I would suggest going with another ROM till you become a little more familiar with flashing. Cyanogens ROMs are a good place to start as they do not need a special SPL installed. As for the Radio if you have version62.50S.20.17U_2.22.19.26I you should be fine.

    4th While I feel that Cyan Roms get the most attention and to some degree deservingly so. The most stable ROM in my opinion as of late is the JACxRom which can be found here: [forum.xda-developers.com] In truth this doesnt matter as most people in the community cant seem to keep the same rom on their phone for more then a few weeks, if that. So once you get use to flashing and what it involves, feel free to play with a few of the roms to find the one that works best for you. Also if you have a question about anything make sure to post it in this forum. [forum.xda-developers.com]

    Good luck and welcome to the community.
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    Image of dingus dingus
    08/20/09

    In reply to Android Hacking For The Masses
    Never go full Hero... Cyanogen 4.0.1
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    Image of dnyyanks62 dnyyanks62
    08/20/09

    @dingus: Hey, can you fill me in why not?
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    dingus promoted this comment dnyyanks62 was starred dnyyanks62 was unstarred
    Image of dingus dingus
    08/20/09

    @dnyyanks62: For starters, you need the Danger SPL...
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    Image of ColonelGentleman ColonelGentleman
    08/20/09

    In reply to Android Hacking For The Masses
    I really like that little events notice on the front page. I wish my iPhone had that. Like a little area for text alerts that stays on the main page all day instead of the silly calendar alerts that ring/vibrate then go away.
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    Image of John Herrman John Herrman
    08/21/09

    @ColonelGentleman: Yeah, Android's got the best notification system by far.
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    Image of Tony Bostony Tony Bostony
    08/20/09

    In reply to Android Hacking For The Masses
    it has been removed from the android market
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    Striderhayasa - Can we get some damn m/kb support?! promoted this comment Tony Bostony was starred Tony Bostony was unstarred
    Image of HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H. HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.
    08/20/09

    @Striderhayasa - Can we get some damn m/kb support?!: That's good, I was thinking Google was pulling an Apple for a second there.
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    HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H. promoted this comment HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H. was starred HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H. was unstarred
    Image of Chris Eckman Chris Eckman
    08/20/09

    @Tony Bostony: It's still up.
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    HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H. promoted this comment Chris Eckman was starred Chris Eckman was unstarred
    Image of butaneko butaneko
    08/20/09

    In reply to Android Hacking For The Masses
    New York and Eastern time displayed simultaneously?! Sign me up!
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    Image of Geisrud Geisrud
    08/20/09

    @butaneko: Brings meaning to the phrase, "In a New York minute."

    If you notice, clearly the NY time is different than Eastern
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    Image of commentotron commentotron
    08/20/09

    In reply to Android Hacking For The Masses
    Did this last week, and RyeBryes app is the way to go. The other option will make you want to kill yourself.

    Cyanogen 4.01 is excellent. The MT3G does not have as much RAM as the Hero, so running a Hero ROM can be problematic.

    Apps to SD is not a big draw on the MT3G since it has ample on-bard storage for apps compared to the G1, and using APPS2SD can result in some compatability issues.

    YMMV, but perf is noticably superior on the new ROM.
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    Image of MePerson MePerson
    08/06/09

    In reply to Warning: Not All ATMs at DefCon Are What They Appear to Be
    Oh look, an ATM in the middle of a hallway at a hacker convention! This must be safe!

    [/sarcasm]
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    Edited by MePerson at 08/06/09 2:34 AM MePerson was starred MePerson was unstarred
    Image of GladysSparta GladysSparta
    08/05/09

    In reply to Warning: Not All ATMs at DefCon Are What They Appear to Be
    "The infamous DefCon hackers convention is going on in Las Vegas right now." Date fail. Defcon was last Thursday - Sunday.
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