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                     FTP SITE FOR GAME CRACKS
 
[HIT A KEY           From the rec.ibm.pc.games FAQ:

Okay, I now have an anonymous ftp site for cracks, cheats, etc. 
Currently, my entire database of cracks is there in one big ugly
file. Eventually, I will break it up into individual entries.  Also,
a fairly recent wanted list is in /pub/incoming/cracks/wanted, so if
you have any cracks that are on the want list, please upload them to
/pub/incoming/cracks.  I will check all of the stuff that I can that
comes into incoming, but I make no guarantees.  Please read the
README file for more details.
   
The name?
    
romulus.mercury.andrew.cmu.edu
aka
128.2.35.159

Have fun...
    
    P.S.  For now, I'll just deal with IBM stuff.  Please don't upload
    non-ibm-related things.  Perhaps later, I'll consider it.
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Till later, MAC??? of The NATO Association
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-> The following text is from iNFiNiTY Magazine Issue #4 <-

Super Nintendo Entertainment System Software Pirating by Violator
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                           I N T R O D U C T I O N

            Pirating has always been a part of our human race since the 
       very beginning of time.  But technology has always tried to stop
       pirates in anyway possible, and software pirating is no exception.
       The recession faced by all of us right now frightens us, and pulls
       us back from certain funds which we are willing to spend.  And in 
       the field of video gaming, it's no cheap entertainment.  Systems
       and peripherals range well above hundreds of dollars and most of
[HIT A KEY]                  us don't have that kind of big bucks to whip around.  So if you're
       interested in saving your money, and still enjoy the amazing powers
       of technology put to entertainment, you will have to take a closer
       look at this document.

                                What is a MGD?

            MGD - Multi Game Doctor, is a piece of electronic equipment,
       developed in Asian (Hong Kong to be exact).  The MGD can copy game
       data from disks, and onto RAM cards, which can be used as ordinary
       cartridges.  The term MULTI refers to the compatibility of this
       system, the MGD can be operated with many different systems including
       SNES (Super Famicom), Genesis (Mega Drive), Game Boy, Game Gear, 
       Turbo Graphics 16 (PC Engine), and the good'ol NES (Famicom).  But
       these MGD game data also has one leading advantage, the files are
       in IBM format, which allows it to be spread quickly over modems and
       other communication means.
            How do you use it exactly?  The Multi Game Doctor will read the
       data found on the disk inserted into the drive, and then writes the
       data onto a RAM card (Size range from 1meg to 8megs).  The RAM card
       is then inserted into an adapter which allows it to be connected
       with different systems.  The RAM card + adapter acts as a cartridge
       and will operate as a normal game cartridge.
            One of the most useful function of the MGD is that it has the
[HIT A KEY]                  ability to save cartridges as data files on disks.  This optional
       function is available for all game systems, which makes it possible
       for MGD owners to rent game cartridges and then save it onto disks
       for later use.  With powerful options like these, MGD is really
       one heck of a machine!

                   Where can I get these MGD game data files?

            In places around the world, where software piracy has not been
       banned by the law (Or where law enforcement has NOT taken place), 
       MGD can be bought at any video game store, and these games, sold on
       disks, can be bought for as low as US$1.  But it's a different story
       in the States and Canada.  In North America, most stores do not carry
       these games, or refuse to sell them to the public.  So the only way 
       you will be able to get these games would be from BBSs, where they
       carry such files (Which is still yet unpopular and even unheard of
       in most parts of North America).  But UPS (United Pirating Syndicate)
       is trying to put these quality warez onto all BBSs around the world, 
       where anyone owning a MGD can get new, updated warez as soon as it is
       released!  If you support this idea, or would like to see this kind of
       support continued by UPS, please call our support sites.
            UPS will continue on a FREE, non profit basis, and if you already 
       own a MGD, you can call our support sites to pick up newly releases of 
       SNES games!  
            
                     What are the future supports for MGD?

            The MGD has already been around for quite sometime, and will 
       continue with support for its owners.  With the growth of the video
       gaming industry, the makers of MGD continue to develop add-on's with
       one being a larger RAM card.  Larger RAM card means a capability of
       storing larger games, with the new developments of SNES games, MGD's
       16meg RAM card would really come in handy!  But this new RAM card 
       would also mean a variety of games on one single RAM card!  So instead
       on carrying boxes of cards for your Game Boy, you can now store them
       all onto one high capacity RAM card.  But all gamers are still waiting
       for the release of this promising product.
            The makers of MGD have not yet open up markets worldwide, mainly 
       because it promotes software pirating, so current MGDs sold in North 
       America are mainly imported by small importers.  One of future develop-
       ments looked forward by MGD developers are to break down these barriers
       and sell them world wide, making it easier for people to buy and support
       the product.  But this still remains to be a remote idea for most of us.

                             Where is MGD available?
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            As I mentioned before, this product does promote software pirating,
       and therefore cannot be found at most large chain stores such as RADIO
       SHACK or TOYS 'R US.  However, some smaller importer of video games may
       have these products in stock.  If you're interested in this product,
       contact your local video game store and question them about it. They
       may refuse to sell it even if they do carry the product, but most of 
       the time, they will give in to the power of money.  But this machine
       is no cheap toy.  A MGD (Not including any RAM cards) can price well
       over US$200 (less in some areas of US), but well worth every penny of
       it.  The RAM cards are not cheap either, ranging from US$100 to over
       US$300, depending on the size of the card. Still, you will find that 
       it will save a lot of money on the long run.

                            Still want more info?
 
            If you're really interested, and still want MORE info on it,
       you can contact me on any UPS Support Site.  Or call your local video
       game store for more info on this amazing piece of machine, the MGD.

