Occupation:
Currently I'm serving as a tiny administrator for tiny network. I am also currently designing a Website for a friends uncle.

Hobbies Or what I Am Currently Interested In:
Slowly being dragged down into the linux world *Ahh I love it*
TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Penetration Testing
WiFi and War Driving.

Tell us what you like to do or what you are doing as an occupation or Just say Hi and what you may want to become interested in as an occupation or as hobby and We'll see if we can bring more information towards you.

I'm an IT Implementation Manager for a corporation.

Hobbies?

Well Computers (duh)

Paintball

Coillecting rare books.

Damn, I'm a nerd

[B][COLOR=red]Damn i dont do shit really i was at college doin computing but the course was shit badly construced an the tutors din bother with us...

i wanna learn about programming an that kinda shit, im gonna be teachin maself so if you got any hints it would be cool...

ooo what do i like erm i play football (soccer) for ma college i hang round with friends drinkin other than that not alot cept i chat alot, 4yrs online time an i learnt nothing important lol im goin in the brittish air force soon im gonna be using computers n shit in there so i wanna get a gud handle on em now before i go...

Cheers

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i wanna learn about programming an that kinda shit, im gonna be teachin maself so if you got any hints it would be cool...

What type of programming are you wanting to get into?

[COLOR=red]well im gonna start with the basics first obviously them self teaching e-books will help a fair bit i reckon but if you got any hints or anything where to start an shit tht'd be cool

Gary

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well im gonna start with the basics first obviously them self teaching e-books will help a fair bit i reckon but if you got any hints or anything where to start an shit tht'd be cool Gary

I have hints but most of mine are specific, i would suggets however Python as a good beginning language to start with and get used to program.

http://www.python.org is a good start. If you don't want to start with Python as it really is extremely basic just ask in Beginners Section and i'd be happy to help.
By the way...
You have to close your tags, for it to become in effect.
IE:
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change the brackets for [ ] :)

I really want to go back to school so I can get a degree. Computers have always been mostly a hobby with my main interest in security. I am trying to learn C currently.I also want to pick up some certifications along the way. I was a sales manager for a computer company recently. I doubled basically as a tech/sales manager. Repairs and builds that kind of stuff nothin really all that special. Some networking..setting up serveres, firewalls, that kind of stuff

Thats about it

Hi comamc,

Welcome to the forum

Have you ever heard of the book "Learn C in 24 Hours" ? I read that one and it was a brilliant book in which I learned loads of information.

I have not had the opportunity I will have to look into picking it up thanks for the suggestion.

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Learn C in 24 Hours

You like the 24hr books dissolutions? I've never been a big fan.. Personally I have always like the bible books but I think that's because it fits my style a bit more.

I'm not much of a Lesson 1, Lesson 2, type of guy. I prefer the, here is a problem and this is a solution. So I guess it's all in a persons tastes.

Well I can't buy books **not rich enough to pay 50+ dollars per book** so I need something quyickly and lessons work so much better in time wise.

And ebooks dont get me started

am lucky i work from home....building boxes , repairs , upgrades , config and installation and network security testing and auditing ...good job i have a rich wife...LOL

that is lucky, my job let's me work from home about 2 days a week if everything is running smoothly.

Before the job that I have now I was able to study Security and Learn all day. But the bills were not getting paid to my satisfaction where now all I can do is in my spare time. Which sometimes is semi existent

Have you found that you work better under pressure (such as management or an Employer) than without, like on your own or vice versa?

For me it really depends on the situation...there are times that I thrive under pressure and there are times that I want to tell the boss to let me be so I can get the job done. So that is a really hard question for me to anwser. I think that I like a mix of both to be honest. I like things to be fast paced and constantly changing...so that adds pressure in a way all on it own.

Just wanted to say hi.In to cycling and of course computers.Which basically somes up my life.
I was studying for a CCNA but realised that you just cant work ten hour days and then go to night school.Come to the conclusion that i have to give up work and go in to full time education.
Just have installed Linux so i will be playing with that and i trying to learn about IIS hacking so going to have to install that on my network and i want to learn to programme either Python or Visual Basic.
Would like to say thanks for making this site. it's simply the best Security site on the web.Sorry i dont post much but hopefully when we get some more newbie's i can help them out.
Got a killer hang over and now i meant to be off to race the European Courier Champs so i will stop waffling

Hey Jay

What type of linux distribution are you running?

Suse 8.1

GeSecur,
Not sure what you're getting at in this topic, or is it just the obvious?

Not sure I want to say what I do or give out too much info. Of course, pieces leak out in posts, but that's the price of community.

I ran antivirus for a previous company--which I declared in my last post. Other than that, you never know who else might be looking at this board and could put the leaks together and pretty soon, you're looking at Deep Throat (now you can peg my era. Rats!).

Other than that, this is a great board! I like the way you handle posts, the good and the bad (look Ma, no all caps!). Lotsa good info too.

I work best under pressure, definitely. I really have to create a crisis sometimes just to catch up on all that I need to do.

I really think there's gotta be some chemical release that enables the brain to think and react quickly and accurately when pressed (no, it's not mary jane, folks, and I don't think andreniline (sp) trips the trigger either).

Maybe it's just the way we're wired, cuz lotsa people freak when the pressure hits.

QUOTE (beardednose @ Jun 17 2003, 08:42 PM)

I work best under pressure, definitely. I really have to create a crisis sometimes just to catch up on all that I need to do. I really think there's gotta be some chemical release that enables the brain to think and react quickly and accurately when pressed (no, it's not mary jane, folks, and I don't think andreniline (sp) trips the trigger either). Maybe it's just the way we're wired, cuz lotsa people freak when the pressure hits.

I 100% absolutely agree with you when i let things pile up before deadlines I get it done more effective, and better than If i would have taken my time.

By the way When I started this thread it was meant to get people used to post you can see a few I've started around here... the tips section in Beginners Section was meant for that but nobody seems to post to it. And I can only find so many cool tips. But just to get people used to people on the forum etc and for people that are wanting to get into IT to learn a bit about what Job duties what opportunities are available etc...


Sorry if you feel this as a Security Risk but I understand where you are coming from.

When people ask me how to get a job (IT or otherwise), I always tell them to go volunteer or intern any place that will let them get a foot in the door. Especially true in today's economy.

If you're a good worker with good ideas, it will show no matter whether you're typing or sweeping floors. You'll always can suggest improvements which may make an impact. But more importantly, you'll be gaining experience that you can use on the next step of the stairs.

My first job was typing up a manual that was used for making and packaging food. I was working for a temp agency. After the second week (it was a long manual), I started making suggestions regarding how to make the manual better, more readable, and more effective. My manager would say, that's a good idea, go back and apply that to all the previous chapters.

By the sixth week, I was put in charge of the project, working with the engineers and plant personnel, and ended up flying across the country by myself to the plant to help train people on the machine and the process. All while working as a temporary. Eventually, they gave me a year contract to finish the project, and then another department contracted with me to do theirs. It was a great 2 years.

Sure, I could have stayed a typist, but if you're gonna make a pittance, you might as well have some fun while building up your skills. That same process has happened in almost every job I've every had; started out with one responsibility and lower pay, which soon turned into a lot of responsibility with higher pay. Both in technical jobs and in other jobs, like tree-farming, fast-food, etc.

Bottom line: if you work hard, play on the team, and try to advance your co-workers and your company, the company will advance you.

So many folks are out for themselves and don't realize they're doing it backwards. When you stomp all over others while trying to get ahead, you always have to be looking over your shoulder. When you focus on bettering others, others will focus on bettering you. It's an endless cycle. And more reliable than even a Harley.

HI all! Just became a member and have to say I love the look of this site!

Little about me, Im currently employed as a technician working with robots, automation and all that jive! Im starting an electronics and computer engineering degree later next year and Im also attempting to get my foot into the door of programming!
Ive been trying to get started with python, hoping it will give me an advantage when learning C.
Also studying networking and tcp/ip And as for learning, I think I have stumbled onto the ideal site for such a purpose! Honoured to be a member here and hoping to contribute more as I learn more

Man I'm hooked to this place . Never did I come across a forum which is so 'open' in terms of hacking and its likes. That is what I really like about this place. And thanks to all the great people here, now I really know what hacking is about (I think )
Anywayz, about myself. I'm a fresh graduate of Internet Science and Technology with a major in Internet Applications. I've done most of the popular programming languages like C/C++, Java, php, VB.NET at an Intermediate level. I also remeber doing a little bit of perl, but really don't remeber much
What I like is, no not programming, Networking and its likes. Even though I've done three modules in Networking and Information Security, I haven't got a chance to try me hands on a proper network with around 20+ nodes (Cause the University of Wollongong cannot facilitate such services ). Hence I thought of doing CCNA so that I could enhance my skills and get 'hands-on'.
That's it ...
cherio !

Yeah this is a fun place! Back to the start of the conversation:

I work for a very large governmental organization in the Security division. (But don't worry we don't have a TLA)

Hobbies:

Computers
Dogs
Hiking/walking

I myself is currently employed in Besam Sweden on the IT-Departement as a system administrator (During the summer, then I'll go about studying again)
And in the sparetime I try to play golf, learn some programming (Microsofts .NET stuff mostly) and read a few pages in some Security Books.

Welcome all newcommers, I'm pleased to see we have a good ix of veterans and fresh newbies.

Heh, Wollongong.
I'll be damned.

Net Admin/Server Config Managment for a Pretty decently sized Network. Support about 6500-7000 users. Connected to another network that has many many many more users.

Been doing this for 1.5 years and would honestly not trade my job for anything in the world. I love the daily challanges and learn at least one new thing daily. I used to work on Airplanes, but that was boring and repetitive. I was always into computers in general, just not the extent that I am now.

Future Goals are to become more proficient, learn as much as I can about everything..broad I know!!

Thought i would add !

Ocupation : IT Administrator for Local School and Primary Schools

Hobbies : Of course computers ! and spending time with my girfriend
oh and i love clubbing ! jst com back from Ibiza, one word AMAZING!!

[stu_evans]

new in here...

occupation: none... still studying... currently working on a research paper dealing with computer security (anyone wnna help?! )...

hobbies: writing poetry and stuff... reading books (clancy, ludlum, rice etc.)... listening to musick (deftones, korn, ill niño, and tha likes) and h4ck1ng ...



please come visit fearless

welcome GSO mekros , stu_evans and any member i missed....

Hmm...

Occupation: Full time student majoring in CIS networking

Hobby:

Computer system design and buildup

Making stuff fit where it isnt supposed to (P2 266 w/WinXP Pro on a 1.9GB partition )

Network security

I do simulated racing (GPL) and moderate on a huge simracing forum.
http://jason.speedgeezers.com/notg.zip

And I gather information on a large variety of topics.

interesting thread . well on my 27th birthday i decided to go back to school and do something with my life instead of just well enjoyin it , do something i like if ya know what i mean and thats where i am now , going to school working on my degree although just at the beginning , .1st semester . not easy having those 18 year old jumpin around but it's possible , took me a while ot make that step though and i dont regret it. i dont know yet in which sector in computerscience i'll major in , german university system is a little different . i got a pretty long way ahead of me still and it surely wont be easy but getting a hold ofl ife again so i'm cool with it .

other than that i'm into this computer shizznit pretty much . never hack in the open though so i dont really care fi this is a dead give away to anyone cause police can knock at my door anytime , dont have anything to hide only hack my own system so puuuuuuuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiih .

oh yea i'm a certified sys admin but like i said going to school again .

ok well something about myself.
I am doing my post graduation in computers. It's mostly programing and database management i have learnt C ,DB2, C++,VB am presently at the time of writhing this learning Java, WSAD app. developer.
I love anything related with Information security and plan on having a consultancy of my own.
My basic aim is to enjoy everything that life brings.
hobbies:
reading, cars intrest me a lot too.
Used to play lots of PC games but not lately.
I also like working out at the gym.

well thats more than I wanted to say.

haven't seen this topic
but here's brief introduction
I'm finishing my studies on IT university on databases specialization
I work as a PL/SQL programmer for 2+ years but I do more than coding(whole projects from scratch to the conservation phase in one team)
my computer interests:
xxx (gaining passes to sites)
CS
DB security

other hobbys:
fantasy
travels
music (from paul van dyk to inflames ;])

greetz to all of ya

I could have sworn I had replied to this topic already, but upon closer review, I obviously didn't. I am a security consultant working in the midwest, primarily responsible for pen testing, and firewall and IDS installations. Finding this site and few others recently has been a god-send. Keep up the good work.

Well, I'm a Computer Programmer. I sit in a cage all day and crank out code faster than a printer... I work on a lot Human Relations, internal document, process flow, and compensation management.

My hobbies include Computers;
-> Open Source Coding (I like to share )
-> Security / Administration
-> I mess a bit in grafix & design.

and a bunch of other stuff i prolly should list in public

oh, I almost forgot... I'm also a Jungle-Junkie... it's all about that Hard/Raw/Nasty/Heavy sound

I'm currently studying Computing for Internet and Multimedia in Aberdeen, only 3 years away from that degree now

I'm trying to find a job in computing on a part time basis as I really m fed up with the hundreds of obs involving a till and being plesant to old women who seem to have lost their purse

My interests lie in Un*x variants. I run NetBSD, SuSE, Debian and Slackware on my machines at home, with of course the obligatory Windows XP box. I also find myself being interested in PHP and mySQL...and so I quickly found myself running a PHP message board constantly trying to make mods for the system (WoltLab Burning Board/vBulletin) trying to make something that will have an impact on the community....but alas I'm not there yet

Love this site (granted I only found it yesterday), but it looks like a great place and I'll probably find mysef spending quite some time here.

PFY

That's a good collection of books you got there wicked (thumbs) ... I see you as a talented person (thumbs again) and also as an asset to this forum

btw, Where you from ?

ahh

i am a repair technician... basically i repair home audio stuff that ppl break :/

it's very boring but i tend to enjoy it at times..

my hobbies are cars and computers... i like to race cars and anything related to computers.

im 19 and am hopefully going to attend school at the local tech school here to start in computerscience, networking and programming

bout the only thing major i've done as far as computers go is i've built and tweaked my 2 main systems and build a network that has a whopping 3 users that consists of a hub and a router

if you'd guys like, i have pictures of my machine "Seraph" and "Centaur" as well as the specs to go with them.
I also have pics from when i just swapped the automatic transmission out of my 1989 Honda Civic DX 4d sedan

anywho

Kuun

As not much of experience like u guys... only do work in my domain...

Job : working in / with Computer Switching World
working in Telecommunication Company providing many service, my job is to Monitor all Network, from Switches (EWSD, Cisco, NEC, Intel etc.) to Satellite.

Hobbies : Games (Mostly Strategy Games like C&C Series, CIV 3 etc.)

Keep ypur eyes peeled in the downloads section Al. The good ole C64 ain't dead yet.

BTW. with a little bit of electronics know-how and some old copy's of Compute-gazzette.... you never know what a $10 C64 might come in handy for.

* Perhaps you could wire up an alarm system for the house.

enjoy your day and thanks for the compliment!.

Wkd.


ps: I prefer the disk Drive.

pps: thought I'd go blind with all those fancy coloured load-up screens.

i curently am not an IT anything..
I plan on getting a 2 year in Networking Security.
It bothers me that anyone could gain acess to my network but it bothers me more that it can happen to anyones network.

Here i have learned abit from everyone and thanks alot for that!

I am currently starting to learn to program Im gonna try Python the eventualy C++ but i really think that Perl is what i wanna know.

Great to have found this site.
It does show the diffrence between the skiddys and the people willing to learn.