(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=) (=)(=) This is an official PHido PHreaks presentation. (=)(=) (=) The reason we bring this to you is to educate you, the user, (=) (=) in our ways and beliefs. Actually, this being the opening border, (=) (=)(=) we should be telling you the date, time, author of this files, (=)(=) (=) and other nonsensical information which you would otherwise only (=) (=)(=) find in a box of Wheaties. (=)(=) (=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=)(=) [I just love k-k00l TEXT GRAFIX!!11!1!, don't you? -Ed.] A note regarding some things you might be wondering about. All the above info specified will be mentioned at the end (^Z, EOF) of this file, for those of you who wonder about such things. For the rest of you (like me) who don't really care what's what about a textfile, so long as it exists and is able to be read clearly, let's get started. .:The Official Beginning Part 1:. :.What Is PHido PHreaks?.: PHido PHreaks (note the rather demandingly specific capitalization feat attempted herein, which nobody except we should worry about) is a group of people. These people have a few things in common, namely: 1) They all own computers equipped with modems. 2) They have a strong sense of adventure. 3) With a very few noted exceptions, like Silver Ghost, they're very liberal. 4) They all like to think they have a fantastic sense of humor and use it to devastating effect at times. 5) There is no fifth reason, but I like five better than four. These people have banded together for some unknown reason. (Actually, there IS a real reason, but I forgot it. Oh wait a minuet (no "SP?"). Ah yes. Due to all these characteristics they have in common, they like to sit down and use their creative juices in a constructive effort, commonly known as "writing textfiles". Each one of said textfiles is unique in some strange way, but only if you try to think along the same lines as the writers. Which can make for some interesting side effects on the part of the reader. One of these effects is known as "thinking". We here at PH*2 (our own abbreviation; feel free to construct whatever kind you choose as long as every known civilized being agrees on it) like to think that our textfiles have made the world a better place. In a roundabout sort of manner, of course. Our textfiles represent some of the best amateur talent in the country (at least on this end of the distribution scale), and can, with a little luck, reach many many people with different beliefs, values, and cultures (no error! beliefs! really!) and make them all think of something heretofore unknown. And THAT is what we're trying to accomplish. It's helped quite a bit to always remember than it's a hell of a lot of fun, in addition. Who writes these files? You're about to find out. .:Official Part Two:. :.An Exercise In Creative Writing Section 102.: This part of the file tries to make up for something most textfiles, if not all, sadly lack -- an insight into the minds and personalities of the author(s). It's hard with even the best of files to actually get a grip on how the author is feeling, or how (s)he thinks (unless it's something like a file I have called MEMORIAL.TXT. One of the best I've ever read.), and so, we bring you: --MiniProfiles On PH*2 Members-- Thomas Covenant The self appointed leader (well, nobody ever challenged him for the title, so who cares). Some of the files he's written: SEXCHANG.TXT, and the "Saga of Wendell Timmerman", which you'll probably find as WENDELL.TXT. His favorite quote: "Punker, Pagan, and Proud". He favors ripped jeans and half tee shirts, or baggy pants and sleeveless. The Silver Ghost Unquestionably one of the top ten file writers in existence. Files he's written: "Back In Time", "Trent Learns To Be Nice", "The Children's Guide To Magic", and "The Compleat Guide To Applesoft Basic", parts 1 and 2. For his daily dress, it's jeans and tshirt time -- for debate and forensic tournaments, it's the "Miami Vice" look, complete with bright blue tie and sparkling white pants/sport coat combo. His favorite quote: "Gravity sucks". Anonymous Mechanic Senior phreak advisor and founding member. He's written for Phrack once, and been in the Phrack Gossip once. He hopes to have a new file in both the next Phrack and the upcoming LOD/H Technical Journal (second issue). He's not too big on file writing, but still has a place. Why? He's the only member old enough to buy beer. Favorite quote: "The orc hits! You die... --More--" Clothes favored: Anything that's out of fashion. .:Official Part Three:. :.The Conclusion.: This is the part of the file where I beat around the bush for around ten paragraphs or so before I outright tell you that I have nothing more of any importance to say. But I'm more honest than that. The only thing coming up is all that information I mentioned in the beginning, which a lot of you may want to skip. Stay safe and skate hard. .:Official Part Four:. :.All That Technical (Read: Useless) Info.: Name: The Official Phido Phreaks Documentary File Author: Thomas Covenant Date: March 17th, 1987 Time: 1:14am, EST Bytesize: Who_really_gives_a_fuck Filename: OFFICIAL.PPH .:Official Forgotten Part Five:. :.A Few Boards That We (PH*2) Love To Shreds.: Name: Thieve's World (PH*2 Homebase) Number: 616 344 2718 Baud: 300/1200 Storage: 11.2 megs Computer: DEC Name: The Works! (PH*2 Distribution Center) Number: 914 238 8195 Baud: 300/1200 Storage: 20 megs Computer: IBM Name: The Dark Side Of The Moon Number: 408 245 SPAM Baud: 300/1200/2400 Storage: 45 megs Computer: Apple -:EOF-