Daniel A. Seagraves wrote:
>
> [Hacker Requirements]
> I dunno, I'd have to go see if the Hacker Test is still valid...
> I know there's a Sysadmin Purity Test out there, I think it's somewhere
> under satanic.org...
> -------
The sysadmin purity can be pretty daunting for a beginner, but it
does have some good questions. There needs to be a couple of more
branches in a few spots, since I can't get through this bit with
simple binary answers.
> Have you ever detected a security breach (breakin,
> root compromise, or some such)?
As a matter of fact, yes.
> --Did you track down the jerk who did it?
Eventually.
> --Did you identify him/her?
To me, that's the result of "tracking down".
> --Did you sick the FBI on him/her?
No. All they will do is put somebody in prison. I don't like
system crackers to get off that easily.
> --Did you get a conviction?
No, I was not convicted. That person will crack no more systems.
> --Did the perpetrator kill him/herself in jail out of remorse?
The perpetrator was not offered the chance.
Yes, I have a mean and vindictive streak.
--
Ward Griffiths
Dylan: How many years must some people exist,
before they're allowed to be free?
WDG3rd: If they "must" exist until they're "allowed",
they'll never be free.
Received on Sat Feb 07 1998 - 00:38:07 GMT