**************************************************************************** >C O M P U T E R U N D E R G R O U N D< >D I G E S T< *** Volume 1, Issue #1.05 (April 22, 1990) ** **************************************************************************** MODERATORS: Jim Thomas / Gordon Meyer REPLY TO: TK0JUT2@NIU.bitnet COMPUTER UNDERGROUND DIGEST is an open forum dedicated to sharing information among computerists and to the presentation and debate of diverse views. -------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: The views represented herein do not necessarily represent the views of the moderators. Contributors assume all responsibility for assuring that articles submitted do not violate copyright protections. -------------------------------------------------------------------- In This Issue: File 1: Moderators' Corner (news and notes) File 2: From the Mailbag File 3: Freedom of Information / FBI Surveillance of BBSs File 4: An Awkward conversation with S.P.A File 5: "ERRATA" (Go placidly amongst the BBS world....hi-camp!) -------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************** *** Computer Underground Digest Issue #1.05 / File 1 of 5 *** *************************************************************** In this file: -- Mail problems -- Archives -- Legion of Doom Update -- Policy on Anonymous postings -- Call for articles -------------------------------------------------------------- **MAIL PROBLEMS:** We are not getting thru all the gateways, so if you know of anybody who has requested back issues but hasn't heard from us, let us know, or have them send several addresses we can try. Do not rely on the header has an address, because it doesn't always work. "@ORION" has been a special problem. -------------------------------------------------------------------- **ARCHIVES**: We're still trying to work out a site to make archives of text files available. Our own system software can't provide one. A few volunteers have come forth, but if anybody else can set something up, it might speed things up. Current holdings are still sparce. They include: a) PHRACK, PIRATE, ATI, LoD/H, P/Hun, and several hundred miscellaneous small files. b) A Master's thesis and several academic papers c) A variety of news clippings, most of which are probably copyright protected and cannot be published WE *STRONGLY* urge anybody who comes across any research papers, news articles, or other "hard copy" info related to computer underground activity to send it along so we can build the archives. We have found it difficult to honor all requests for arhives at once. So, to get copies of something, for example ATIs, just send periodic requests and we'll send a few out at a time, and keep sending requests until you have what you originally wanted. -------------------------------------------------------------------- **LEGION OF DOOM UPDATE (Indictment news)**: Many have asked how the LoD/Phrack E911 case(s) is coming. Well, unfortunately very little news has reached us regarding the status of the charges against The Prophet. Anyone with factual news in this regard is welcome to submit it... The case against Knight Lightning has a pre-trial motion pending in the next week or so (late April, '90). The defense has asked that the indictment be withdrawn and re-submitted in a form that eliminates the prejudicial and un-proven allegations presented as fact that it presently contains. The actual trial date was once set for early June, but the Government asked that the pre-trail motion be rescheduled from it's original date of a couple of weeks ago so I would assume the trial date will also be pushed back accordingly. As more facts become known and appropriate to share, we will keep you updated. GRM -------------------------------------------------------------------- **ANONYMOUS POSTING POLICY**: We have been asked our policy on anonymous postings. We have previously defended the use of pseudonyms as necessary, and are willing to post questions, general information, or articles of a reasonable nature either with a handle or anonymously. However, we cannot reproduce flames or articles for which attribution might be required. Our rationale for allowing anonymous postings is based on the respect for privacy of those who feel they have something to say, but who may be afraid of repercussions from employers or colleagues for speaking in public. Not everybody realizes that we still have a first amendment, and speaking in public is not always wise if one values their job. Unfortunately, the "chilling effect" has real sources. Just ask Steve Jackson. -------------------------------------------------------------------- **CALL FOR ARTICLES:** We need some people to contribute a few more stories, comments, or articles. We can try to keep news coming, but were hoping for some lively debate and a bit more news from various regions. We know that lots of subscribers are down on computer underground activity, and we don't want this to be a one-sided forum. The purpose here is to break down barriers so the two sides have a better appreciation of the other. =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ + END THIS FILE + +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+===+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=  Downloaded From P-80 International Information Systems 304-744-2253 12yrs+