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dangerous spam
by plp-ysDPMY98cNQDDBjDh4tngg＠public.gmane.org 05 Dec '03

05 Dec '03

On Fri, 5 Dec 2003, cbbrowne-HInyCGIudOg at public.gmane.org wrote: > I always thought ".scr" stood for "script." > > <http://www.palmtoppaper.com/ptphtml/25/pt250059.htm> > > Was I wrong? People who use Emacs as mailer (like you) are exempt from suspicion ;-) Peter -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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OT: ADSL access.
by skuznets-WRMZ5ucGVl4BXFe83j6qeQ＠public.gmane.org 05 Dec '03

05 Dec '03

Hi guys, Sorry for OT but I just curious. I want to make some research what kind of equipment Bell uses on their side for ADSL. Also I curious if Bell, Sprint, ATT Canada shares the same equipment. Could you give me a favor, and send to me ( or to here ) output of command : pppoe -A PS: It just sends the PPPoE PADI request to the BELL's ( or whatever your phone line provider is ) , gets the PPPoE PADO answer and prints it on the screen. -- All the Best! ----------------- Sergey Kuznetsov Senior Software Developer Blueprint Initiative Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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SOT: shitfs in spam trends and topics
by jason-2F8E0OLjuh154TAoqtyWWQ＠public.gmane.org 05 Dec '03

05 Dec '03

> And a third: bad setup of the spam mailer (which I understand has some > special settings that get updated by mail from 'mother' from time to > time). I have never seen a spam mailer so consider this hearsay. Some > spam I get has so bad a MIME encapsulation that it appears as plain text. I think you'll find this is likely. I work for a company that's been doing a lot of research in to anti-spam techniques as well as research into what kind of spam software there is out there. As a result I've seen a lot of spam software lately. It's surreal to see software with checkbox labels like "optimize against SpamAssassin" and "avoid AOL filters." I've learned that while spamming software makes sending filter-avoiding spam easier than ever, it's quite hard to use for many people, especially the intellectually devoid spammer. One thing you will find after studying spam for a while is that spammers have *terrible* quality control. I've seen so many spam that have been sent out with things like {random_text}} that had the first { been {{, would have inserted random filter-avoiding text. I think the same goes for a complete lack of URL. For instance, it seems some spammers don't seem to understand that if somebody gets their mail, that person can't just hit "reply" and put in an order! They're using a fancy program that creates a random email address, and they have no concept as to what their program is really doing. -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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M$ to license FAT
by cbbrowne-HInyCGIudOg＠public.gmane.org 05 Dec '03

05 Dec '03

> As the title says. Impact on Linux ? If the claims are true, that there are "live" patents still in place on FAT, then it is conceivable that there might be patent infringments, or at least places where MSFT could _claim_ that there are. Of course, FAT is pretty much derivative of CP/M filesystems, so it is more than likely that any conceivable patents would have to have been filed in the '80s, and thus would have, at most, 3 more years to run. -- output = reverse("gro.gultn" "@" "enworbbc") http://www3.sympatico.ca/cbbrowne/linuxdistributions.html "He may look like an idiot, and he may sound like an idiot, but don't let him fool you. He really is an idiot." -- Mark Twain -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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dangerous spam
by cbbrowne-HInyCGIudOg＠public.gmane.org 05 Dec '03

05 Dec '03

> > > > I just got spam saying I should update my paypal account with the > > supplied 'secure' application, and attached a file named > > www.paypal.com.scr. > > Wonderful social engineering (the src suggests secure ?!) > > .scr is an executable extension for a screensaver, most likely a virus or > trojan for windoh$. I always thought ".scr" stood for "script." <http://www.palmtoppaper.com/ptphtml/25/pt250059.htm> Was I wrong? -- "cbbrowne","@","ntlug.org" http://cbbrowne.com/info/spiritual.html "I am returning this otherwise good typing paper to you because someone has printed gibberish all over it and put your name at the top." --English Professor, Ohio University -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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Anyone have experience with Asterisk
by matt-s/rLXaiAEBtBDgjK7y7TUQ＠public.gmane.org 05 Dec '03

05 Dec '03

Hi everyone, I'm looking to setup an Asterisk-based PBX with extensions in the office and at homes. There seems to be a lot of options on the client side [from gnophone, some cisco hardware phones, qtphone, ...]. Does anyone have a similar [or partial] setup like this? Can you offer some advice on which clients have worked best? Regards, -- matthew rice <matt-s/rLXaiAEBtBDgjK7y7TUQ at public.gmane.org> starnix inc. phone: 905-771-0017 x242 thornhill, ontario, canada http://www.starnix.com professional linux services & products -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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KNOPPIX closes because Europe passes software IP laws
by plp-ysDPMY98cNQDDBjDh4tngg＠public.gmane.org 05 Dec '03

05 Dec '03

http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/ Peter -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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M$ to license FAT
by plp-ysDPMY98cNQDDBjDh4tngg＠public.gmane.org 05 Dec '03

05 Dec '03

As the title says. Impact on Linux ? Peter -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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dangerous spam
by plp-ysDPMY98cNQDDBjDh4tngg＠public.gmane.org 05 Dec '03

05 Dec '03

On Fri, 5 Dec 2003, Keith Mastin wrote: > > I just got spam saying I should update my paypal account with the > > supplied 'secure' application, and attached a file named > > www.paypal.com.scr. > > Wonderful social engineering (the src suggests secure ?!) > > .scr is an executable extension for a screensaver, most likely a virus or > trojan for windoh$. I know. I guess everyone knows this. Peter -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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OT job offer
by kmastin-PzQIwG9Jn9VAFePFGvp55w＠public.gmane.org 05 Dec '03

05 Dec '03

I have a local (Toronto) client looking for an AutoCAD operator. The client is an interior design firm with a number of large clients (hotels, office buildings, etc.). I did not discuss salary, but my guess from the length of time that their employees have been with the company that it will be substantial for the right person who fits in with the rest of the team. Contact Paul Maggiacomo at TannerHill Associates, (416)429-1600 for an appointment. If I mention Linux, will this make it legal for the list? Okay, they don't use linux for anything there. :) -- Keith -- The Toronto Linux Users Group. Meetings: http://tlug.ss.org TLUG requests: Linux topics, No HTML, wrap text below 80 columns How to UNSUBSCRIBE: http://tlug.ss.org/subscribe.shtml

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