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The Abuser Volume 1 Issue 05
Volume 1 October 8
Issue 5 11:55 a.m.
* * * T H E A B U S E R * * *
Contents:
Disclaimer.....
Letter From The Editor.....
CAFBL News.....
CAFBL Releases For SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER.....
2600 & HOPE by DARK PHIBER.....
Underground News.....
The Phreakers Fone Book v1.1.....
Federal Alertness For all Sysops by MoJo NiXoN.....
HPAVC Hot Spots.....
Disclaimer:
I nor any other person involved with the writting, programming, or
distributing of THE ABUSER take no resonsibility for the person(s) that read
or obtain this magazine. The information in this magazine is SOLELY for
informational purposes only and anything described in this magazine SHOULD NOT
be attempted, since some material is ILLEGAL. Furthermore, I nor any other
person involved with THE ABUSER DO NOT garauntee all or any infomation
published in this magazine to be one-hundred percent true and/or effective.
Letter From The Editor:
Well I am back from HOPE and I have to tell you it kicked ass! The only real
problem was with registration and the photo id's, but other then that,
everything ran smoothly. I am planning on a smaller h/p event here in PA soon.
We are setting up local meetings and if they have a large turnout then we can
only grow from there.
We will be featuring in this issue some of the events at HOPE and an over all
look at 2600.
This issues UNDERGROUND NEWS column is going to be extremely large since I
have accumulated a mass amount of interesting news to publish.
In issue #3 of THE ABUSER there is an article on Telenet(Sprintnet). Well the
paragraph on the local dial-up is on TymNet. I had two articles, one on TymNet
and the other on Telenet and the got mixed together. An UPDATE for that
article will be released soon.
CAFBL News:
The Hacker Crackdown is now online and fully operational. The Hacker Crackdown
is run by me, Dark Phiber, and Optic. The Hacker Crackdown is also the WHQ for
the CAFBL. 215-945-1907.
Next issue look for an up-to-date distro listing. We are still looking for
distrobution sites all over the country and over seas. We DO NOT need anymore
distro sites in 215.
Here is the up-to-date member list for the CAFBL:
Accusstical Nightmare*
Breezer*
Chief, The
Coruption
Crowe, The
Cyberelf*
Dark Phiber
Dash
Dialtone*
Grifter*
Insider
Jhiaxus*
Kamui
Kaos*
MoJo NiXoN*
Optic
Rush 2
Skyblazer
Spiff
Tomahawk*
Zorro
*=New to the list
Members no longer with CAFBL: Ranma 1/2, Misfit, Nurwanda, Thunderstorm,
If there is any problem with this list please contact me.
CAFBL Releases For SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER:
SEPTEMBER:
CAFDEM01.ZIP - Sept. 30 - CAFBL Demo by Spiff
CAFDEM02.ZIP - Sept. 30 - CAFBL Demo by Spiff
MEMAPP2.ZIP - Sept. 30 - CAFBL Membership Application
updated by Spiff and Dark
Phiber
OCTOBER:
ABUSE104.ZIP - Oct. 5 - THE ABUSER Volume 1 Issue 4 by
various members
ANSI01.ZIP - Oct. 5 - ANSi Pak #1 by various members
ABUSE105.ZIP - Oct. 31 - THE ABUSER Volume 1 Issue 5 by
various members
2600 & HOPE:
I know some other magazines have been doing articles on HOPE but I thought I
would still give you guys some information on HOPE and on 2600. Some other
mags to check out are Phrack 46, 2600 Fall, and Wired 2.11. They all have
articles on HOPE in them.
2600:
2600 is a "paper" magazine published on a quaterly basis. It is a fairly
informative magazine. It does have it's ups and downs however. Most ot the
magazine centers around send-in articles from different parts of the country.
Some of the articles are deffinately worthless due to the fact that your state
may not have the same fone company or set up. For some reason (actually it is
probably due to the fact that 2600 is located in New York, the home of NYNEX)
2600 always has articles on NYNEX. Do not get me wrong however. A lot of
information in 2600 is highly informative, interesting, and useful. The
biggest problem I have with 2600 is that it is a hacker/phreaker mag and you
have to pay for it. Isn't it our idea that information should be free for
every to see? Plus it's $4.00(US) for a 45 pages magazine which is ridiculous
for any type of magazine. Last I heard Eric Corley a.k.a. Emmanuel Goldstein
was in trouble for an incident at a 2600 meeting. I think 2600 is a great step
for hacking and phreaking and we need more magazines like it.
2600 (ISSN0749-3851) is published quarterly by 2600 Enterprises Inc.,
7 Strong's Lane, Setauket, NY 11733. Second class postage permit paid at
Setauket, New York.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to
2600 P.O. Box 752, Middle Island, NY 11953-0752
Copyright(c) 1994 2600 Enterprises, Inc.
Yearly subscription: U.S and Canada --$21 individual, $30 corporate (U.S.
funds). Overseas --$30 individual, $65 corporate.
Back issues available for 1984-1993 at $25 per year, $30 per year overseas.
Individual issues available from 1988 on at $6.25 each, $7.50 each overseas.
ADDRESS ALL SUBSCRIPTION CORRESPONDENCE TO:
2600 Subscription Dept., P.O. Box 752, Middle Island, NY 11953-0752.
FOR LETTERS AND ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS, WRITE TO:
2600 Editorial Dept., P.O. Box 99, Middle Island, NY 11953-0099.
INTERNET ADDRESS: 2600@well.sf.ca.us
2600 OFFICE LINE: 516-751-2600, 2600 FAX LINE: 516-474-2677
2660 VOICE BBS: 516-473-2600
HOPE:
Well HOPE was an interesting event. It was kewl to see how other hackers
looked and acted. The event wasn't organized all that well but I think that
set the atmosphere to be that of more informal and friendly. The biggest pain
in the ass was the registration. Luckily for me I had preregistered and it
wasn't that bad. It still took a good 30 minutes before I actually got in the
door of the conference. One of the kewlest things was the opening speech by
an ex CIA agent named Robert Steele. I didn't see many of the other seminars
because they were all off schedule and I found it more fun to hang out with
other hackers on the internet connections there and try to get into various
things including the hope.net site. All in all the conference was very
interesting and if I had the chance I would deffinately go again.
HOPE
Hackers On Planet Earth
August 13-14, 1994
Hotel Pennsylvania, New York University
Saturday, August 13th, 12 noon to Sunday, August 14th, 11:59 pm
Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City, 18th Floor
$25 admission at the door (come and go as much as you want)
Registration opens at 10:00 am
Network Music provided in part by Sub-Pop
You are welcome to bring a computer to plug into the HOPE Ethernet. All
attendees will get a two-day Internet address on hope.net. We will have
terminals set up for those without computers. Times listed for HOPE Panels are
subject to change. Informal panels will take place overnight.
OPENING ADDRESS Saturday, 12 noon
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Ex-Central Intelligence Agency employee Robert SteeleA welcomes hackers to
New York.
THE N.Y.C. METROCARD Saturday, 1:00 pm
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New York City has just introduced a brand new farecard system for mass
transportation, one unlike any other in the United States. We have been
gathering data on this system for some time now and hackers all over the world
are trying to figure out ways of cracking it. Unlike most other mass transit
card systems, this one uses master databases. We will read the cards,
duplicate them, and make every attempt to defeat the system. By the end of
HOPE, we will have either cracked it or deemed it secure. Your participation
is encouraged. We expect to have representatives of the Metropolitan
Transportation Authority on hand to answer questions and keep a nervous eye on
us. (update at HOPE conclusion, Sunday 10:30 pm)
LINUX Saturday, 2:00 pm
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Linux is the Freely Distributable Unix clone available by ftp from many sites
on the Internet. It is a remarkably complete and stable OS for Intel-based
PC's that is a direct result of the existence of the Internet, which allowed
for the cooperative development team of volunteers to communicate in real-time
during their development of their respective parts of the project. Linux
continues to enjoy rapid development and is a viable and popular alternative
to commercial Unix OS's. It's being installed in basements and at commercial,
academic, and governmental organizations around the world. Michael Johnston,
developer of the new Slackware Professional Linux package (in partnership with
Patrick Volkerding, author of the Slackware distributions of Linux on the
net), will speak on the differences between the different Linux distributions
available "for free" by ftp on the Internet, and in particular the changes in
Slackware (the most popular Linux distribution on the net) between versions
1.2 and new 2.0.
TDD FUNDAMENTALS Saturday, 3:30 pm
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The use of TDD's (Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf), procedures, and
the use of TDD Relay Services. Hosted by Bernie S.
FUN WITH PAGERS Saturday, 4:00 pm
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Have you ever had the opportunity to monitor the pager of your choice, seeing
each and every page as it comes over, alphanumeric included? You will. The
entire city of New York is wide open and we'll demonstrate exactly how it's
done. More pager tricks and little-known facts will be presented. Hosted by
Thomas Icom.
CONTROL THE WORLD FROM YOUR PC Saturday, 5:00 pm
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Paul Bergsman will show attendees how to use a home computer to decode DTMF
signals, control relays, lights, motors, and input burglary sensor data,
monitor electric trains, and record voltage, temperature, or frequency.
OPEN MICROPHONE Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 pm
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This is a chance for members of the audience to speak out on any issue they
feel deserves attention. You can sign up for this at the registration desk.
We ask that you limit your remarks to ten minutes or so.
HACKER MAGAZINES Saturday, 7:00 pm
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THE HISTORY OF TAP MAGAZINE
From the early seventies to 1983, the major source for technically
"subversive" material was TAP Magazine, a publication still eagerly traded by
hackers and phone phreaks today. Originally started by the Yippies and Abbie
Hoffman, TAP evolved into a cornerstone for phreaks all over the world. The
last editor of TAP, Cheshire Catalyst, will tell the story and answer your
questions. This is where it all began.
THE FUTURE OF 2600 MAGAZINE
How it all start? How did it almost never happen at all? Are our phones
tapped? What's the craziest letter we ever got? Who are the people behind the
names? How many lawsuits have we been threatened with? What do the covers
mean? Where is it all leading? Get the picture?
LEGAL ISSUES Saturday, 9:00 pm
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Dave Banisar of the newly formed Washington DC based Electronic Privacy
Information Center (EPIC) will fill us in on the latest laws, restrictions,
and risks facing us all. There will also be updates on the 2600 Pentagon City
Mall incident and tips on how to make the Freedom Of Information Act work for
you. Come to this panel with any questions or comments about the ACLU, EFF,
CPSR, etc.
WHAT IS THIS CRYPTOGRAPHY STUFF AND WHY SHOULD I CARE? Saturday, 10:00 pm
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There have been quite a few articles in the national media recently about
cryptography and privacy. Bob Stratton will attempt to provide an introduction
to the terms and technology, how it affects the average citizen, and insights
into the public policy debate currently raging in Washington and around the
world. There will be a special emphasis on the relationship of cryptographic
technology and emerging personal communications tools. Also, a demonstration
by Bernie S. and John Turbo of the AT&T 3600 Surety device, the world's first
Clipper Chip telephone encryption unit. Attendees will be invited to make
telephone calls between two AT&T 3600's and a loudspeaker will enable all
present to actually hear the encrypted audio. An actual Clipper Chip will be
given away as a door prize with the opportunity to smash it with a hammer in
front of all.
SOCIAL ENGINEERING Saturday, 11:00 pm
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By far one of the most effective ways of getting information is the art of
social engineering. You will see some live social engineering, get tips on
what not to do, hear some great legendary tales from the masters, and listen
to social engineering tapes of the past. You are welcome to participate in our
social engineering contest - we give you an operator and you go as far as you
can. Hosted by SN, Chesire Catalyst, and Emmanuel Goldstein.
LOCKPICKING Sunday, 12 noon
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Everything from picks to electric drills to Simplex locks. Hosted by Paul
Bergsman.
THE NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD Sunday, 1:00 pm
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That's right, it may be coming a whole lot sooner than you EVER thought
possible. As you read this, there is a proposal in the works that would
establish several states as a testing ground for mandatory national ID card.
We'll have the latest scoop on who's behind this and reaction from civil
liberties and other groups. We'll also be hearing from people in countries
where national ID cards are already a reality and what it means to them. Can
is be stopped? Should it be stopped? Why you need to care.
FOREIGN HACKING Sunday, 2:00 pm
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THE CHAOS COMPUTER CLUB
For many years now, Germany's Chaos Computer Club has been making headlines
all over the world for all kinds of mischief. But, as with all things, there
is much much more to the story. For the first time ever, the CCC will be in
this country to answer questions and share information of all sorts.
HACK-TIC
Although it's almost entirely in Dutch, Hack-Tic and the many people involved
in its production have been the inspiration for hackers all over the planet.
If HOPE is half as successful as the two hacker congresses Hack-Tic has hosted
(Galactic Hacker Party of 1989 and Hacking at the End of the Universe of 1993)
it will be incredible event. Becuase of the far more relaxed atmosphere in
Holland, hackers there are able to accomplish much more without all of the
paranoia that is so abundant here. We will hear their story and find out about
all of the technological projects they're involved in.
AUTHORS Sunday, 3:00 pm
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Steven Levy (Hackers), Winn Schwartau (Terminal Compromise), Paul Tough
(Harpers, Esquire), Julian Dibbel (Village Voice, Spin), and people involved
in the filming of a major motion picture all about hackers.
CELLULAR Sunday, 4:00 pm
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OK, how is it done, really? We've all heard about cellular phone cloning but
how many of us have had the guts to actually do it ourselves? Actually,
probably quite a few because it's relatively easy. But, as with any
technological trick, there is a multitude of misinformation being handed out.
That won't happen here as the true experts will be on hand to demostrate
cloning and answer questions. We will show how cloning is not made available
for free! You will also see first hand the risks of using a cellular phone.
Hosted by Bernie S. and Count Zero.
OPEN MICROPHONE Sunday, 6:00 pm
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BOXING Sunday, 7:00 pm
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Contrary to popular belief, boxing is not dead. As you will see, there are so
many possibilities. We will have some top phone phreaks on hand to show you
what worls, what doesn't, what used to worl, what never did, and what probably
might. American boxing is only one small part of the entire global picture. In
this panel, we guarantee all questions will have answers. Also included: An
overview of current inband systems like R1, R2, and C5. The pains of ANI and
the ease with which it can be spoofed. Cellular and cordless tricks. Hosted by
Billsf and Kevin Crow.
FULL DISCLOSURE - LIVE SHORTWAVE BROADCAST FROM HOPE Sunday, 8:00 pm
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Learn all about Full Disclosure, a magazine many consider to be as dangerous
as 2600! Free copies will be available. On Sunday at 8 pm a live call-in from
HOPE to "Full Disclosure Live" will take place on international shortwave on
WWCR at 5810 KHz shortwave.
LEECHES, LAMERS, AND LOSERS Sunday, 10:00 pm
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With so many new people being drawn to the net every day, the criminal element
is bound more visible. This means users who destroy files, wipe entire
systems, harrass users, and cause intentional pandemonium. Perhaps the worst
part of this is that the media considers such deliberate malice to be another
part of hacking. How do hacker deal with such users and the misperceptions of
the hacker world that are created? Is it proper for hackers to go to the
authorities on such occasions or will that ultimately backfire? You'll hear
stories, experiences, suggestions, arguments, etc. from experts and
non-experts alike.
HOPE CONCLUSION Sunday 10:30 pm
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Door prizes will be awarded, we'll hear from Phiber Optik in prison, comments,
questions, and answers from the audience, and a message from the President.
ONGOING EVENTS
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WEARABLE COMPUTERS AND CHORDIC INPUT
Doug Platt of Select Tech will be walking around the HOPE conference wearing
and demonstrating a computer of his own design that will be connected love to
the Internet via wireless technology. Doug will be reporting love on the HOPE
conference via the Internet as he walks around.
"YOU WILL" CONTEST
Getting tired of all those AT&T commercials taking credit for products they
haven't even invented yet? You will. And now you can have fun while you vent
your frustration by taking part in our "You Will" contest. We will award
prizes to the top three finalists on Sunday night.
ITALIAN HACKER CRACKDOWN UPDATE
Earlier this year, one of the most thorough and ominous hacker raids in
history took place. We'll have updates and eyewitness reports.
PHIBER OPTIK POSTCARDS
Phiber Optik, a hacker currently incarcerated in Pennsylvania, will have a
statement at the conclusion of the confernce. You can help cheer him up by
writing a postcard that we'll deliver to him.
UNDERGROUND NEWS:
CARLOS THE JACKAL JAILED:
The 20-year hunt for the terrorist-for-hire ended in Sundan. He was the most
often linked to the murky world of Middle East terrorism and reports connect
him with the massacre of 11 Isralaeli athelets at the Munich Olympics.
He is known as Carlos The Jackal, a freelance terrorist whose alleged bombings
and hijackings made him one of the most wanted men, landed behind bars on
Wensday, August 16 in Paris.
As a terrorist-for-hire, Carlos reportedly teamed up with some of the world's
most notorious groups, including Germany's Red Army Faction, the Japanese Red
Army, the Basque separatist movement in Spain and various Palestinian
organizations.
ATTACKS:
Key terrorist attacks attributed to Carlos The Jackal:
1972: Intelligence reports link him to the massacre of 11 Israeli atheletes at
the Munich Olympics.
1973: Wounding of British millionaire Edward Sieff.
1974: Takeover of the French Embassy in The Hague.
1975: Killing two French intelligence agents who were investigating attacks on
planes of Israel's El Al airlines at Paris's Orly Airport. Held responsible
for an attack on OPEC headquarters in Vienna, Austria, in which three people
were killed and 11 taken hostage.
1976: Hijacking of an Air France jetliner to Entebbe, Uganda.
source: Buck County Courier Times Thursday, August 17, 1994.
BELL ATLANTIC READIES LAYOFFS, EXPENSE CUTS:
Internal Memo Also Hints At Facility Closings.
Bell Atlantic Corp. had plans to announce a major cost-cutting program August
15 that will most likely include lay-offs, service center consolidations, and
accounting changes, according to an internal memo.
A memo dated Aug. 3 and addressed to four Bell Atlantic officials indicates
the compnay plans to undergo cost-reduction efforts to counter competition in
the local telephone business.
Bell Atlantic provides local telephone and cellular telephone service to
residented and businesses in Washington D.C., Virgiia, Maryland, Delaware,
West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
It is the second largest of the nations seven regional Bell companies, with
revenue of 413 billion last year.
BELL ATLANTIC:
Business: Bell Atlantic Corp. owns and operates companies in Washington D.C.,
Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Headquarters: Philadelphia
Number Of Employees: 73,600
Chief Executive: Raymond W. Smith
1993 Revenue: $12.9 billion
1993 Profit: $1.4 billion
source: The Washington Post Saturday, August 13, 1994
DON'T MESS WITH SEGA!
Video pirates beware! Sega of America is lookin' for you! Sega won a legal
victory that may serve to make vidoe pirates think twice about unauthorized
duplication and sales of video games.
The U.S. Distrct Court for the Northern Distrct of California passed a
temporary judgement to stop the operator of video bulletin boards for
violations of state and fedaral law. The court found "substantial evidence
that the operators were selling $350 video games copiers that made it possible
for users to create and play counterfeit versions of Sega games." These game
copier users were also encouraged to transfer games by computer modems via the
MAPHIA bulletin board. The court concluded that the operation of the bulletin
board and promotion of counterfeit games threatened to damage Sega's
reputation and deprive it of revenue.
Although this judgement only stops the operation of the MAPHIA bulletin board
temporarily, Sega will pursue legal actions to permanently shut the system
down and seek damages that could award Sega up to $50,000 for each title that
was pirated. "With software piracy estimated to be at least a $6 billion
a-year worldwide problem, this underscores Sega's determination to protect our
rights. We will not allow pirates to sap up the vitality of the interactive
digital entertainment industry." said Sega Vice President/Marketing Bill
White.
source: Game Informer September/October 1994 Vol.III Issue 5
THE PHREAKERS FONE BOOK v1.1:
Well here is installment number 2 of the phreakers fone book. I am still
looking for interesting and helpful numbers, so if have any to contribute drop
me a line.
1073214049889664 - ANI Number
1-800-MY-ANI-IS - ANI Number
69-264-47
1-800-959-9090 - ANI Number
0-700-456-1000 - AT&T's Alliance Telconferencing
0-700-456-2000 - " " "
0-700-456-3000 - " " "
1-800-544-6363 - " " "
1-800-222-9900 - Cindy Voice Mail System
1-800-232-1111 - AT&T Teleconference
1-800-228-7835 - Credit Card Verification Number
1-800-366-2663 - Sprint Telconference
1-800-EPIX-NOW - Internet Accounts
3749-669
1-800-876-2554 - Wendy's Voice Mail System in 215
1-800-456-1188 - Meridian Voice Mail System
1-800-654-8494 - Aspen Voice Mail System
1-800-222-1000 - AT&T Service Center
1-800-222-3000 - AT&T Telephone Number Serice Center
Report 800 numbers and other business numbers.
1-800-248-0064 - Telecom Newzealand Direct
1-800-445-5667 - BT Direct
That's all for now. Next time I will have PBX's, more VMS's, and even a number
to the White House!
FEDERAL ALERTNESS FOR ALL SYSOPS:
Yeah, I'm sure all ya sysops heard about the large amt. of Fed's
Scoping out H/P/V/A/C boards. Well it just so happens I know a fed who will
remain nameless for his security. After all he is a good fed who tells me
how to get away with lotsa shit. Anyway he told me of a couple of ways to
spot feds on local boards.
1). Look out for users with names like Hacker, Phreak-man, Warez-kid
and other blantly pathetic attempts to fit in.
2). Look out for thos symbols popping up like a hard-on in a porn
theatre. stuff like this
Hey man, WUWY(what's up With you). Dfsgdsdg, sorry KRAMK
(Kat ran across my keyboard) and other uses of acronyms
In all there messages.
3). New comers asking alot of questions! "How do you do this?"
This is a way feds can nab you on the spot.
4). Look out for people, that say they are kids, with like mega-
machines. Yeah im'15 and I got a pentium with 16 megs and
1.3 gis.
Most of all feds Just try to look real cool. Beware of poeple that seem to
be "too good to be true". And never ever go out with a stranger.
That's it for me. Hope all this might stop you from being put in jail!
MoJo NiXoN
HPAVC Hot Spots:
Seems there has been some confusion as to some of the boards listed in the
HPAVC Hot Spots column. Not ALL of the boards listed in this column are CAFBL
distro's unless they are noted as such.
Kaos Planet Earth T.D.S. - 215.878.3202
CAFBL / CiA / iMAGE / S.O.R. US HQ /
KRU US HQ / ELITE / HPAVC / ANSi /
ADULT
500 Megs Online
Setup by: The Wizard
Sysop: Kaos
Farm Road 666 - West - 510.540.0342
ob/GYN WHQ / os/666 Member Site /
hAk/d Member Site / VaS Distro / cDc
Distro / CAU WHQ
2500+ h/p t-files and utils
no ratios
Sysop: M.C. Allah
Credits:
Writing Staff: Dark Phiber
Coding By: Spiff
Special Contributors: MoJo NiXoN
Greets: AMiTECH/CiA/iMMORTAL/iMAGE/DpE/HoE/UA/BGR - SCAM! Magazine / Phrack
Magazine / Wired Magazine - Optic, Scandal, Scanner, Phantom, Thrasher, The
Red Skull, Cold Fire, Rick Hunter, Keve, Null C, Mogel, Fire Shadow, Drakkhen,
Rose, Spiff, Dash, Slammer.
