Internet collapsing?
Wednesday, September 3, 2003 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Wow, something's happening on the net this week.
Worldwide Internet traffic is distinctly down for the past couple of days even as response time gets worse and packet loss grows.
Whoever wrote those worm viruses needs to be shot.
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azdruid
Reply #3 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 4:53 PM
Reply #3 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 4:53 PM
So many people either have DSL or cable that this isn't much of an issue but for Dial-Up users, these slow-downs are a real pain in the neck. I manage my home computers and the ones at my local library, and with all the worms and viruses today, it is far too time consuming. Perhaps we should refer to the idiots who write these as "cyber-terrorists." >
messybuu
Reply #4 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 5:34 PM
Reply #4 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 5:34 PM
I think if we ridicule the kid who was recently caught enough, the others might eventually realize that virus making does not make them look cool.
Bangkokboy
Reply #5 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 5:39 PM
Reply #5 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 5:39 PM
shooting is much too quick and painless. most of the people who take malicious, anonymous vengeance on the world at large are themselves pathetic worms who don't have the guts to confront the ugly real world head on. their mentality is about the same as the jerk who sees a new car he can't afford in the parking lot and keys it end-to-end. bomb planting is the ultimate cowardly revenge. worm launching runs it a close second.
karma tba
Reply #7 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 7:57 PM
Reply #7 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 7:57 PM
If we are going to try,convict,and execute the authors of the worms...then I'd like to indict Microsoft,without whom none of this mayhem would be possible.Microsoft may be monolithic but they are not omnipotent.If they hadn't released software with so many bugs and vulnerabilities these worms would not exist.Instead of proper development and testing...they just release and update endlessly.There can be no denying that they have the money and resources to do it right the first time!
MadIce
Reply #8 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 8:16 PM
Reply #8 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 8:16 PM
There is no such thing as perfect software. A modern operating system is very complex. The more complex the system the more likely it is to fail.
But I agree. People making virii and worms need to be convicted. Death penalty is a bit too much for me (but that's another discussion).
But I agree. People making virii and worms need to be convicted. Death penalty is a bit too much for me (but that's another discussion).
Hell Dragon
Reply #10 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 8:40 PM
Reply #10 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 8:40 PM
They should be made to pay for the direct worldwide damages for their actions, even if it runs into the millions. It will basically make them think twice about who they are effecting and how much damage is being done in real terms.
They should take full responsibility for their actions. Digital or not, it's a form of vandalism on a huge scale.
They should take full responsibility for their actions. Digital or not, it's a form of vandalism on a huge scale.
Drop125
Reply #11 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 8:47 PM
Reply #11 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 8:47 PM
Virus???what the hell is a virus????and how can it crash a properly setup computer???????Seems to me to many ignorant people dont know how to use the net and their computer correctly if these are such an issue...Its better off that those people are not online because of their inabiltyi to control their own system they are infecting and passing it around...I am specifficaly going for a Bachloers in Network security just because I feel that so many people out there are creating a huge demand for it...TURN AUTO UPDATE ON AND USE IT!!!!!!!!! BUY ANTI VIRUS SOFTWARE AND USE IT>>>people who use pirated copies of OS and Virus software like norton are going to get a bug.....Steal MP3s not OS and virus software...I knopw so many ppl using pirated Win XP and Norto0n..tThen they get infgected.....Spread nthe word not the bug.... 
Drop125
Reply #12 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 8:49 PM
Reply #12 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 8:49 PM
Oh yeah, I cant type for crap!!!! But I still have yet to get a VCirus....And I DL all sorts of stuff 
White_Moth
Reply #13 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 9:23 PM
Reply #13 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 9:23 PM
I hear that Drop125,
I cruise all over the net and haven't a problem, but I did take pains to insure I am protected well.
This is not to say they don't try to get in, as in a five hour period today, I had over 1500 access attempts, all of which slid right on by.
I cruise all over the net and haven't a problem, but I did take pains to insure I am protected well.
This is not to say they don't try to get in, as in a five hour period today, I had over 1500 access attempts, all of which slid right on by.
JeremyG
Reply #14 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 10:36 PM
Reply #14 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 10:36 PM
Dont put them to death....put them to work!
Have them deliver US Postal Mail on foot for 10 years. While they're at it, have them sort out the potential junk mail and double check that I havent gotten any of my neighbor's mail.
IN FACT.....have them verify that all return addresses are valid! *grin*
Have them deliver US Postal Mail on foot for 10 years. While they're at it, have them sort out the potential junk mail and double check that I havent gotten any of my neighbor's mail.
IN FACT.....have them verify that all return addresses are valid! *grin*
jcg
Reply #15 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 10:51 PM
Reply #15 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 10:51 PM
"If they hadn't released software with so many bugs and vulnerabilities these worms would not exist.Instead of proper development and testing...they just release and update endlessly."
That's like blaming the victim for getting mugged. Viri do not exist because an OS has a security flaw, they exist because a few pathetic, socially maladjusted dweebs feel the need to exploit them to show how computer savvy they are. >
That's like blaming the victim for getting mugged. Viri do not exist because an OS has a security flaw, they exist because a few pathetic, socially maladjusted dweebs feel the need to exploit them to show how computer savvy they are. >
Tecumseh
Reply #16 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 11:41 PM
Reply #16 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 11:41 PM
Whacking is too good for these sub-species nimrods. They should all be neutered so their defective DNA won't be passed on to future generations. >
michael havard
Reply #17 Thursday, September 4, 2003 12:44 AM
Reply #17 Thursday, September 4, 2003 12:44 AM
What a bunch of ignorant over-reactions. This is exactly what's wrong with the justice system today. It's all about punishment and nothing about rehabilitation and fixing problems. People want nothing but retribution. We have runaway juries paying out billions for idiotic. Then we have people wanting others labeled terrorists because their internet access is slow.
I think the solution is finding something for these bored mostly white middle class kids to do. Maybe set them at creating patches for MS to fix the holes in the OS, or educating people on how NOT TO CLICK THAT ATTACHMENT and STOP FORWARDING THOSE CHAIN LETTERS. Then of course we also need to do something about all the spam, which HAS to be a burden on the networks like the trojans and virii.
I think the solution is finding something for these bored mostly white middle class kids to do. Maybe set them at creating patches for MS to fix the holes in the OS, or educating people on how NOT TO CLICK THAT ATTACHMENT and STOP FORWARDING THOSE CHAIN LETTERS. Then of course we also need to do something about all the spam, which HAS to be a burden on the networks like the trojans and virii.
Surj
Reply #18 Thursday, September 4, 2003 12:52 AM
Reply #18 Thursday, September 4, 2003 12:52 AM
your right michael, shoot the parents too
people need to take responsibility for their actions, the second were no longer accountable is the day I'll await the end.
people need to take responsibility for their actions, the second were no longer accountable is the day I'll await the end.
LightStar
Reply #19 Thursday, September 4, 2003 9:28 AM
Reply #19 Thursday, September 4, 2003 9:28 AM
Shot! That's too kind! They ought to be drawn and quartered on national television and have their intestines hanging out for availability to the flies and maggots and be slowly eaten alive! Shot! HA! Way too quick!
As far as rehabilitating them, that's not even an option. I work in the prison system, there is no such thing as 'rehabilitation', all they do is get out and commit another crime so they can come back in. Why not! After all, they do get free food, clothing, shelter, cable TV, and free education up to a Doctorate! Oh yeah, and they don't have to work if they don't want to either! Rehabilitating, that's a laugh!
As far as rehabilitating them, that's not even an option. I work in the prison system, there is no such thing as 'rehabilitation', all they do is get out and commit another crime so they can come back in. Why not! After all, they do get free food, clothing, shelter, cable TV, and free education up to a Doctorate! Oh yeah, and they don't have to work if they don't want to either! Rehabilitating, that's a laugh!
ChrisNYC
Reply #20 Thursday, September 4, 2003 9:49 AM
Reply #20 Thursday, September 4, 2003 9:49 AM
Microsoft isn't helping with the computer problems. 
They just released a patch for a problem that allows malicious users to see what's on your computers memory from within the network. 
Can't wait to see some of the exploits that will work with this bug.
They just released a patch for a problem that allows malicious users to see what's on your computers memory from within the network. 
Can't wait to see some of the exploits that will work with this bug.
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Reply #1 Wednesday, September 3, 2003 4:06 PM