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NESPASS v1.00 - Password Protection Utility
Written By: Lucas Ives
Copyright (c) 1993 Nor'Easter Software Inc.
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LAWYER TYPE TECHNICAL STUFF -
Neither Lucas Ives nor Nor'Easter Software is to be held accountable
for any damage created by the program NESPASS. Users download files at their
OWN discretion, and by reading this documentation agree to the stuff I wrote
Comprende? Great.. now for the real stuff.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE NESPASS? -
Yeah, I know.. there are ZILLIONS of other password protection
programs out there up for public use... why is NESPASS better than any of
them? It's simple... the copy protection scheme used in NESPASS is
virtually UNBREAKABLE. NESPASS uses no files to store UserIDs and passwords,
so "hacker wanna-be"s can't edit them. The only file created by NESPASS
is the NESPASS.KEY file which is written when you (hopefully..) decide
to register this program. It contains (in code) your name and registration
number. NESPASS has 4-channel digital FM-Sound SoundBlaster support, that
can even be outputted through your PC Speaker when you register. .MOD files
can be converted to the file type used by NESPASS with a simple command
that adds itself when you register. Why the music? Idunno, exactly...
It has something to do with a strange notion that I got; it goes something
like this: "While someone is trying to hack into your system, they can
listen to beautiful music..." So it's wierd... never mind, I'll find a
hobby.. really, someday I will. Anyway...
INSTALLING NESPASS -
How? Well, first you must know that there are certain guidelines
that need to be followed when installing NESPASS. First, make a directory
in the root of your hard drive, called something rather appropriate: I
happen to like "NESPASS". Then copy the files that you unzipped from the
archive into the directory. The following is a list of files:
* NESPASS .EXE - Main program file
* MAKENESP.EXE - Password creation program
NESPASS .DOC - Documentation (you're reading it!)
FILE_ID .DIZ - Distribution information
* NESPASS1.SNG - 4 channel digital music file
REGISTER.DOC - Registration information
(files marked with an asterisk ("*") are required for
program operation; do not delete them!!)
Then, stick the following lines of code at the beginning of your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file (or wherever):
x:
cd\nespass
nespass
Where x is the drive that you put NESPASS on.
WARNING: NESPASS MUST BE RUN FROM THE DIRECTORY IN WHICH IT
RESIDES - DO NOT PLACE IT IN YOUR PATH!!!
The reason for the above disclaimer is that I got lazy and decided
not to make it create its own enviroment variable to read off of. It was
a pain in the neck, and I've been working on this for so long that I just
-=*>HAD<*=- to release version 1.0. If there someone has a big problem
with this, contact me via the information at the end of this file, register
the program, and I'll write an update.
WELL, I'VE INSTALLED IT. NOW WHAT? -
Run it. You have 3 tries to get the password right. If you screw
up three times, or you're trying to hack it (which is REALLY NEXT TO
VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE without a UserID and access code), the machine locks
up with "ACCESS DENIED" flashing in big, red, friendly letters in the middle
of the screen. No, CTRL-C and CTRL-BRK don't work. You're S.O.L., and you
have to re-boot.
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Now, a list of F.A.Q.'s ([F]requently [A]sked [Q]uestions) as visualized
by Lucas Ives...
#1. Q. I ran the program, but I don't have a password or a UserID, so my
my machine locked up on me. Now what, genius?
A. You're supposed to run it with the "C" command line switch first,
or you can just run the MAKENESP.EXE program from DOS.
#2. Q. How much is registration?
A. $5.00 - If you use it frequently, and think that your computer is
a better place to work/play/imagine/through up in because of the
addition of NESPASS to your system, please register. Send check
or money order along with the information asked for in the
REGISTER.DOC file to the address at the end of it.
#3. Q. I'm sick of the stupid song that you supplied with NESPASS. Can
I use one of my own?
A. Sure. Any .MOD file can be used; just copy it into the NESPASS
directory and name it (Bob? No.. that's not right.) NESPASS1.SNG.
The next time you run NESPASS, the change will take effect.
#4. Q. Is it possible to have the name of the music file be something
different than NESPASS1.SNG?
A. No... it's hard-coded into the program, you idiot!!
#5. Q. Can I have the source code so I can slap my name on it and call
this brilliant piece of coding my own?
A. No.
#6. Q. Can I have the .MOD source?
A. No.
#7. Q. How about th...
A. Don't even think about it, wise guy.
#8. Q. Are you always this negative?
A. No.
#9. Q. Are you done with this stupid F.A.Q. list yet?
A. Yes.
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Greets go out to: The Nor'Easter Software Crew:
The "O" - For teaching me the value of encryption
routines. Who says you can't learn how
to program in TC++ in less than a week?
Hah - NESPASS has SB support, NDXPRO
doesen't... And don't mention the
embosser to ANYBODY!!
Timex - Do you still think that this program
sucks hardcore? Now it actually accepts
passwords and crap!! Working on some
new stuff - a dice game, and other crap.
Hey, talk to Bob... maybe I can get a job
babysitting the machines like you and Doc!
Midget - Hey, wait.. that's me. Never mind...
Other people:
Doc - For showing me that you can say the "F"
word more than 300 times in one minute.
SysOp access? Hahahahahahaha...
Mom - For letting me stay up 'til 4 in the
morning working on this freaking thing.
Slash - You are a f-- whoops, not the /Slam
conference. Didn't mean to stick him in
the "Greets" list.
Mark J. Cox - For writing the .MOD file routines
that this program (doesn't) rely on.
Hey, what other password program has
SB support?
I can be contacted at: The GS Connection BBS - (207)/799-9080
Leave a message for "Midget".
Thanks for trying this file out. PLEASE REGISTER IF YOU FIND IT OF ANY USE!
L8r...