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Mainly written for the Newbie population
IF you own a computer and are much more into UNIX stuff, then quit
reading this..youÆll probably get bored.
ELSE
IF you donÆt have a computer and are having access problems with public
one, go on reading.
**** This text is written only for educational purpose. It is against
the law to break into someoneÆs computer without permission. Just read
it to know about, donÆt do it (youÆll probably do it anyway but hey).
ENJOY.
--*--*--*--*Breaking out of restricted Win95 Environments*--*--*--
Yes, people, it is a sad fact that some of us computer lovers donÆt even
own one. No matter what the reason is, we are always constantly trying
to get to a computer connected to Internet. One of these good places I
know to get Internet connection is from Public computers. This has
couple of good advantages, for all I know.
1. You could do any kind of activity in a more obscure way (no great
worry of trace-back from uninvited sources)
2. The fact that youÆll be getting a free Internet service.
It is still hard to get a shell account free and without giving much
information about yourself, but this access still helps you keep up with
news and stuff with minimized activities. Hey, it is a gatewayà J
But it is not as unobstructed as it sounds. Most of these public places
(Libraries mainly) do use restriction methods to keep people from having
a total control of services. The ones I have encountered use a
limitation software called KIOSK which basically prevents user from
accessing certain features of a menu, for example the General
Preferences of Options in Netscape, or the Connect To field of some Win
telnet programs. Now this really sux, because there are times when you
donÆt even have access to basic Programs and Settings menus of the Start
Button.
Now, how would one run programs, install programs, and read files from
these restricted systems if they donÆt even let you boot (Boot
passwords)? Impossible!
Not reallyà
#1
One of the things I have noticed on these public computers is that often
forget about a fellow called TaskMan. This is a small program activated
by pressing Ctrl+Esc at the Password Screen (yes, IÆm still trying to
figure out what the purpose is hehe). This program will allow you the
Run Application option, and from there you could try your luck with
Programs.GRP (whichÆll pop up all the groups of Windows thatÆd have
otherwise been hidden through sux like IKIOSK.) And then thereÆs
COMMAND.COM. Mind you, you should always have a system disk with you
not to boot from it (Network Computers) but to run some important
programs like COMMAND.COM. Then on your ownà
#2
You know, they could kill TaskMan after finding out what it has been
doing (or predicting be4 hand if they are smart). What do we do now?! No
worry, thereÆs still another way. These public computers using Windows95
as they OS always have something on their menu (duh!) Chances are
theyÆll at least have one program which requires a standard file input
form a disk. NotePad, Write but not that vital tool, Windows Explorer.
TaskMan is dead, so WindowsExplorerÆs probably the only other files
utility. Well, one possible way to get to it is to start one of these
standard file input files [write, Notepad, Netscape(if it does not have
that menu disabled) etc] and when you get to the Open File or Save or
Save AS section, just go ahead to one of the yellow folders and click
the RIGHT mouse button on it. What do you see?! Well, thereÆs the list:
Open Explore (YES!!!), Cut, Paste, Send To, Delete and some more. The
big point is that You now have access to Windows Explorer. From then
onàwell.
#3
But again, our world is not as forgiving as the we hope itÆd be. Now,
What if they have also removed EXPLORER from the RightClickOnFolderList?
Man, thatÆs it. Die public computers, I give up. Eh? Not so fast.
ThereÆs one more known way. One more option, the Open section in the
RightClickOnFolder. J You could click on anything and it would open it
through the software you want it to (or it could even be a software).
Try ProgramManageràyouÆll be surprised.
*** One idea to play around is to get to a file browser and if you find
all executable programs are disabled for direct access, try it
indirectly. Click on the files made for that particular program, then
you just might be able to run the program you want. If not, hey, itÆs
another hope to have the "Browse" button as a choice.
*** Also try installing some programs (like PIRCH). Even though I donÆt
know why, if you are able to run them, then theyÆll automatically start
the Program Manager (no matter what the restrictions were outside).
*** Dead end with OneEyed (no buttons, no buttons) with Netscape? Try
our famous Easter Egg! Press Ctrl+Alt+F. Then thereÆs your road,
explore! Try the Netscape Home Page. Try their search enginsàtry
downloading useful programs.
Well, peoplez, Hoping youÆll get your computer in hand soon,
I am out.
BioMenace
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I believe it'd help out some folks out there..please feel free to
improve the Disclaimer version. Peace,
Bio
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