Kevin Mitnick's first OS after his probation period was.....

[PowerMacG5]

Windows XP Pro. On the Screen Savers, Kevin Mitnicks first browse of the internet after his probation was over was Windows XP Pro. Just wanted to let everyone know.

 

[LordMaul]

Originally posted by: KraziKid
Windows XP Pro. On the Screen Savers, Kevin Mitnicks first browse of the internet after his probation was over was Windows XP Pro. Just wanted to let everyone know.

....and that lasted about .15 seconds before he decided Linux or something of the like was the only way to go.

 

[hdeck]

Originally posted by: LordMaul

Originally posted by: KraziKid
Windows XP Pro. On the Screen Savers, Kevin Mitnicks first browse of the internet after his probation was over was Windows XP Pro. Just wanted to let everyone know.

....and that lasted about .15 seconds before he decided Linux or something of the like was the only way to go.

haha, not quite. i think he's going to have fun on e-bay though

 

[gopunk]

hmm, wonder what he thought of it

 

[glen]

You don't think he has been using his "girl friend's" computer now for years?

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: glen
You don't think he has been using his "girl friend's" computer now for years?

i doubt it. they kept a good eye on him. and when he was on the SS before he said if he touched a computer he would go back to jail for liek 10 years

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: TheEvil1

Originally posted by: glen
You don't think he has been using his "girl friend's" computer now for years?

i doubt it. they kept a good eye on him. and when he was on the SS before he said if he touched a computer he would go back to jail for liek 10 years

That was before his probation period was over. He is now legally allowed to use a computer or internet enabled device.

 

[NokiaDude]

Originally posted by: KraziKid
Windows XP Pro. On the Screen Savers, Kevin Mitnicks first browse of the internet after his probation was over was Windows XP Pro. Just wanted to let everyone know.

Who is Kevin Mitnicks???

 

[PowerMacG5]

Kevin Mitnick was a cracker from the good old days (not really old days). Back in 1995 he was arrested, and held in jail for 5 years until 2000, without bail hearings, or proper trial. He was tried at the end of the five year term, and they (the government) decided he served enough time. He was then put on probation that restricted to not be able to use any internet appliances, or most computer devices. Now he is free.

 

[ElFenix]

great... this is news how?

 

[HappyPuppy]

He's a guy who got screwed by the government to send a message to all future hackers/crackers to give up their evil ways. He was, in my opinion, properly convicted but improperly sentenced.

 

[Harvey]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
He's a guy who got screwed by the government to send a message to all future hackers/crackers to give up their evil ways. He was, in my opinion, properly convicted but improperly sentenced.

Ummm... No. He committed real crimes, hacking into major sites, and he got busted. Do the crime. Do the time.

Now, he's done the time, but I'll be more impressed when he posts, here.

 

[SuperTool]

Originally posted by: KraziKid
Kevin Mitnick was a cracker from the good old days (not really old days). Back in 1995 he was arrested, and held in jail for 5 years until 2000, without bail hearings, or proper trial. He was tried at the end of the five year term, and they (the government) decided he served enough time. He was then put on probation that restricted to not be able to use any internet appliances, or most computer devices. Now he is free.

Of course that was when most of us thought that holding someone without trial indefinitely was a bad thing. Not that's considered old fashioned

 

[notfred]

What did he hack, anyway?

 

[numark]

How fitting, considering that Windows XP has massive security holes in its Internet connectivity system stuff (I really need to get some caffeine in me).

 

[MadRat]

His hacking tool was the phone, not really computers. People just openly gave him passwords.

 

[Beattie]

Originally posted by: notfred
What did he hack, anyway?

he did phone stuff, not really computer stuff. He can whistle a 2600 I believe

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: Harvey

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
He's a guy who got screwed by the government to send a message to all future hackers/crackers to give up their evil ways. He was, in my opinion, properly convicted but improperly sentenced.

Ummm... No. He committed real crimes, hacking into major sites, and he got busted. Do the crime. Do the time.

The government used him to set an example, his sentance was way too harsh, not to mention the fact that he wasnt even tried until a couple years ago

 

[Eug]

Yeah, but he wants a Mac PowerBook 17":

Linky

Smart man.

 

[Kaervak]

Originally posted by: Eug
Yeah, but he wants a Mac PowerBook 17":

Linky

Smart man.

Woz gave him a powerbook on the screen savers today. Actually a good show today, they had Emanuel Goldstein on there as well.

 

[Bullhonkie]

His book, The Art of Deception is a real interesting read if you're into that kind of stuff. Goes into all sorts of social engineering tactics.

 

[Kaervak]

Originally posted by: Bullhonkie
His book, The Art of Deception is a real interesting read if you're into that kind of stuff. Goes into all sorts of social engineering tactics.

Agreed. Very informative too. First book I've bought in a long time.

 

[Flashram]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
great... this is news how?

Who said anything about it being news?

 

[nachiketa1]

If you haven't seen Operation Takedown, you should. I saw a divx copy of it a couple months back. The movie goes into his exploits and how he got caught with the help of Tsutomu Shimomura.

 

[Darein]

Him using a computer again is not on the top of my daily news.