February 1998 - Issue #1 February 1998 - Issue #1
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***Web Version By SuBz. Yo sup? This is the very first issue of The PI Philez™. This isn't some undergroud zine. Just something our BBS staff is doing for our members. If somehow you find it interesting feel free to spread it around.
Contents: MP3 Craze - By SuBz MajorBBS/WorldGroup Bugs - By SuBz Bomberman 64 II - By Kaz Super Bowl XXXII, Elway takes it! - By Scorpz The Truth - By Scorpz Ultima Online - By Moko
MP3 Craze
By: SuBz
Email: [email protected]
MP3 most people into computers don't know what they are... yet. I'd heard of
them and how they were cd quality music. I never downloaded them because I
saw that each one was averaging 3 megabytes, too much for my 14.4 modem :).
I am not really into buying cds, I don't have any. I wanted to hear "Feels
So Good" by Mase. I stumbled upon a mp3 file. I decided to download it since
I had nothing else better to do. After playing Goldeneye for 20 minutes I
had the mp3(yay!). Oops I needed a player, another 10 minutes of Goldeneye.
Ok, I had everything lets crank up the speakers and dance the whole night.
I hit the play button, the music was kind of soft, but when turned up sounded
great. The music was soft because of the stupid quality(56kbps/22kHz). I then
proceeded to download more free music. I found out about the first mp3 and
why it sucked so bad. I now continue to add to my collection weekly.
Record companys want to ban this way of music. I don't blame them. It is
breaking the copyright laws. On the other hand you are only using it on your
computer. Your not going to drag your computer in the car and listen to mp3's.
If you are your damn crazy. If you have a labtop it could work.
Want to make your own MP3's? All you have to do is get 2 pieces of software.
A cd ripper, and a encoder. The cd ripper will take the audio off the cd in
wav format. This wav file will be about 50 megabytes, you can delete this
later. Now the encoder will take this giant wav file and convert it into a mp3.
The mp3 will be about 3 megabytes depending on the length and quality of the
song. When encoding it will take about 10 times the length of the song. After
you have successfully made the mp3 delete that wav! The cd ripper I prefer is
CDDA32, this runs under a dos window in win95. The encoder I like is l3enc.
Search the web for registered versions of these. Without the reg'd CDDA32 you
can only rip the first 5 tracks of a CD (annoying).
MajorBBS/Worldgroup Bugs
By: SuBz
Email: [email protected]
Before I begin I would like to say this is for informational purposes only.
You are responsible for your own actions.
Now that I got that out of the way...
This article will help you understand more about the most popular BBS
system out there, Worldgroup. I have worked with these BBSes for quite a while
and know them inside and out. I know more about MajorBBS(MBBS) then WorldGroup(WG).
Some of these tricks were NOT discovered by me. So Don't send me email regarding
Deathchatting, That password hacking thing, and Free credits.
Now, onto the bugs and tricks.
1. The /go and find commands.
These commands are very useful. You probally knew about them. However they can
be used to 'jump' to menu pages. When you configure a page there are two ways
to get into it. the /go command or by navagating the menus. The sysop simply
configures the menu item to the "SYSOP" key then then the page config they
dont pay attention to cause they think it is already secure. WRONG! The
sysop will configure the page for the module and thats it. Now heres how to
take advantage of this. For example you want to find a sysop menu or somthing.
type find sysop you will get a list of pages you can jump to. The sysop menu
is protected by another security so you prolly wont get in. Let's say that the
damn sysop locked you out of chat. So you go find chat (or tele or somthing.)
(this isn't the real display)
Pages you can goto using the "/GO" command
Page Description
--------------------------------
Tele Teleconfernce
Well well well. Simply type /go tele and your in. Until the sysop figures out
how you got in there you basically have more access to the board.
How to fix it: When you configure the module page make sure you put a appropiate
key for "key required to /go to" or turn off "enable /go to this page".
2. Logicomm Crash
If the system you are abusing(grin) is using under version 3.00 command center
(user list is all blue and white). Then you can crash the board (hehe). I've
done this many times on a board I wont reveale. Heres how to do it. First,
you must have access to the Speed Commands. This is usally default access.
Type the following "=sp /==p" This will make / be page. Now goto teleconfernce,
type /p someonesname hi. The board will freeze just hang up. When you call
back you shouldnt get an answer. This error causes a GP and the sysop can find
out who typed the last input. It will simply show you were whispering to someone
totally harmless. He should put the board back up thinking nothing is wrong.
Don't go around doing this alot unless the sysop is an asshole. Do it at 3am
then the board prolly wont go up until 8am - 10am.
How to fix it: UPGRADE THE VERSION!
3. Find out the boards reg number.
This isnt really useful, but you might want it for some reason (reporting to
gcomm :)).
If the board is running MajorMUD (who isnt?): Enter MajorMUD type sys lance
you should get:
Reg# #########(should have numbers)
Lcon ??? (majormud user lisence)
IP %%%.%%%.%%%.%%% (your ip address, if the board is internet)
So you get a little extra information, perfect.
If the board is running Cheersoft Globals: This is very easy. Type ;stats
you will get a big list of information including registration number.
Other ways is to log on in RIPscript. Since most sysops dont edit those
screens they will have the defaults revealing the registration number.
How to fix it: You shouldnt have any problems with users knowing your reg
number, but if you are running a pirate board(dodedo).
In mud edit wccmmud.dll search for lance and replace it with
a whole bunch of crap. For the globals edit the configuration and disable
the ;stats command. For RipScript either edit the graphics with Ripaint or
disable RipScript graphics.
4. Hacking Passwords, the safe way.
Normally you get 3 password attempts when you are entering passwords.
When you fail all 3 times the following goes into the audit trail:
INVAILD PASSWORD ATTEMPT
ON (user) at (baud)bps
It is easy to avoid this. When you are guessing the password only guess twice.
When you are at the thrid attempt type nothing and just hang up. Call back
and do the same. This is better cuz the sysop wont know that someone is hacking
other accounts.
How to fix it: There is currently no way to fix this. Use a module to make
users have to change their password every xx days.
5. Free Credits. (MBBS ONLY)
This one requires you have forum-op access, and you can edit the forum header.
If you have this access then edit the forum header. It will give you
information on how to set up things like credits per minute spent in the
forum. Find out how to edit how many credits per post.
In the fourm header type:
COST PER POST(somthing like that) -36000
Boo Yeah!. Now post a whole bunch of shit messages. You will recive 36,000
credits for each post. Then go and delete these with your forum op powers.
Oops MBBS doesnt log credit posts by forums! Go and edit the forum header
again and take out the line above. Don't draw attention or the sysop will
take those pretty credits away.
How to fix it: In the GALMS configuation disable the option "allow editing of
forum headers."
6. Deathchating (MBBS ONLY)
This one is old it may work for WG. If it does please email me. First you need
to get a keyboard accelrator. One is called key.com. What this does is makes
your keystrokes when holding down a button really fast. Make a macro that says
"^H^H^H". The macro should be 10 times that length Now private chat with somone
(chat user). When they accept tell them that your god and that they shouldn't
fuck with you. Then hold down that macro. This will overload their input
buffer and MBBS has to let them go. You will get a message saying that the
other port dissconnected. Be aware that users will begin to notice people
disappearing when they chat with you. If they ask why you want to chat say
you know a girl that likes them. Or change your sex to female(if Male).
I have cleared out a whole chatroom before with this.
How to fix it: There is a module from Dialsoft called CONTROL this can suspend
or kick off the deathchatters.
7. Getting Useful Files
This one I just thought of and havent tried. You must have sysop access to
the Polls and Questionaires module. Make a poll for yourself at a slow hour.
Make the file awarded bbsusr.dat take the poll and go download the file.
If you have a copy of MajorBBS or WG then just copy this file into it.
It you dont their are programs you can download to read the database offline.
Just download a copy of MBBS from www.gcomm.com its easier. This will let
you get all the passwords and other information. Be sure to delete the poll
when your done. You can do this to get any files. You need SYSOP access to
the polls to do this. This doesnt mean you need to be a SYSOP. Pollop access
looks the same except you cant put credits or files on polls.
How to fix it: Dont give out sysop poll op access.
That is it, for now. If you find any new tricks send 'em here.
Bomberman 64 II
By: Kaz
Email: [email protected]
Players who enjoyed Bombermans first 3D adventure on the N64, rejoice!
Hudson is already way into development of the sequel, Bomberman Hero: Queen
Milians Rescue. Just like Bomberman 64, the game will be set in a polygonal 3D
environment, but this time, Bomberman has learned a few new tricks. The objective
is to collect a number of special parts that turn your character into different
forms, such as a helicopter or a submarine. This is of course easier said than
done, since many of the parts are hidden in remote locations, protected by creatures
or surrounded by water or walls. That's where Bomberman's reknowned talents
come into play: With his usual arsenal of explosives Bomberman must take out
walls, trigger chain reactions, or even build bridges to get to the hidden
parts. All in all, Hudson is planning to include four distinct Bomberman-
transformations, and each form comes complete with its own special abilities
and actions. Hudson is planning to release the game as early as spring 98 in
Japan. Although no publisher has come forward to announce the game in the US
a western release is almost guaranteed.
SuBz Sez: This looks like it was ripped from n64.com or something!
Super Bowl XXXII, Elway takes it!
By: Scorpz
Email: [email protected]
What is the Super Bowl. For those who don't know, it is the championship
game for the NFL (National Football League). I'm not sure if the Super Bowl
has been around since the NFL was invented, but I am sure that for as long
as John Elway has been in the NFL, he hasn't had a Super Bowl title. But that
all changed on January 25, 1998, Super Bowl XXXII (32). John Elway was 0-3 in
the Super Bowl, but up for his 4th strike he takes it. HOMERUN! He has a grip
load of titles, a couple of MVP's (I'm Sure), and now he has the title that
he has been dreaming of all his life, the SUPER BOWL. At the end of the game
you noticed all of his teamates saying that that one was for Elway. Now he
has the title he has been dreaming of. Will he retire now? Well another good
part of the Broncos winning the Super Bowl. WE DON'T HAVE TO SEE FAVRE ON THE
COVER OF NFL QUARTERBACK CLUB '99. IT'S ALL GOOD!!!!
The Truth
By: Scorpz
Email: [email protected]
This article is going to be about the Clinton Sex Scandal, even though this
zine newsletter isn't suppose to be about stuff like that, I need a place to
express my feeling about this... so here it is.
First of all how come if this Monica Lewinscy sexual affair happened
in 1991 then how come she comes out with it NOW! I mean, her friend is the
one who recorded this stuff but how come they never once say President,
Clinton, or anything relating to him. I would think if they are trying to
prove that she accualy was telling people that she was doing Clinton then
they would mention his name. Second, the lady who recorded the tapes has
plans to make a book deal about, and as soon as she released the tapes she
went to the publisher. Gee, something isn't going on here.
How come everytime Paula Jones comes out of a building she is smiling
all of the time like it is something to laugh about! If I was harrased by
someone and I took them to court I wouldn't be smiling everytime I come in
contact with the media. That is a little suspicious to me.
I think this is a big scandal to get the president out of office or
a big attempt for attention, too big if you ask me. Write me at Scorpz.pibbs@
juno.com and tell me what you think.
Ultima Online
By: Moko
Email: [email protected]
If any of you out there play MMud then you will love Ultima Online.
It is cheaper than the average bbs and it has much more to do. You can gain
money by killing monsters, users, or doing jobs. It is full graphics and you
can see the armor you are wearing. You can buy houses, castles and anything
else you can afford. It is a well-rounded game with alot of options and
features that will keep you entertained for a long time. Some bad things is
the lag you get on weekends though, but besides that it is a great game.
Thats it for now. Send in any stories if you have them to:
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