Minnesota teen who released his own version of the Blaster worm was sentenced to 18 months in the slammer . Guilty Jeff Parson, 19, admitted he modified the internet worm & used it to launch a distributed denial of service attack against MS update site as well as nearly 50,000 personal computers. MS indicated aprox $1,000,000 in damages from virus [all that tech support for related complaints]. US judge said Parsons "neglectful parents were to blame for the psychological troubles that led to actions in summer of '03. The Internet has created a dark hole, a dungeon if you will, for people who have menatal illness OR people who are lonely." Judge went on to say "I didnt see any parent standing there saying 'Its not a healthy thing to lock yourself in a room & create your own reality". QUESTIONS: [1] Should stiffer sentences be handed down to authors of viruses in order to deter their malicious actions? [2] Do you agree w/judge that parents are to blame in this case? think stiff sentences are a deterrent for any crime. In the U.S., the justice system has become so watered down through legal b.s. that prison time isn't the deterrent it used to be. asstraffic You don't know if the parents are to blame unless you spent time with the family. Was this a kid from a neglectful family, or a kid from a good family who had a dark side? In the future more parents will be a little bit wiser about bad things that can be done with computers, and will be more proactive about teaching their kids what they shouldn't be doing - not just where they shouldn't be surfing. Linksys Announces New Wireless A/G Game Adapter that gives Gamers the Freedom to Wirelessly Connect Game Consoles to the Internet for Live Multi-Player Gaming

The Wireless A/G Game Adapter can transmit data using either Wireless-A (802.11a), or Wireless-G (802.11g) or Wireless-B (802.11b). Because of its resistance to interference and its high data rate, Wireless-A can be ideal for applications that demand a consistent signal and high network throughput. The Game Adapter can add wireless capabilities to devices such as a Media Center Extender-enabled Xbox, without worrying about interference or dropped video frames. Pricing and Availability The Wireless A/G Game Adapter (WGA54AG) is immediately available through authorized retail, E-commerce and distribution channels at an estimated street price of $129.

IRVINE, CA January 25, 2005 Linksys, a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., the leading provider of broadband, wireless and networking hardware for the consumer and Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, today announced its new Wireless A/G Game Adapter (WGA54AG), allowing popular game consoles wireless connection to the Internet for real-time multi-player GiveMePink gaming. Compatible with 802.11a, b and g compliant devices, the Wireless A/G Game Adapter works with network ready game consoles, including PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube™. The game adapter enables game consoles to connect to a network and play online games without running wires through the house. The Wireless A/G Game Adapter is also designed for Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition so users can wirelessly connect a Media Center Extender-enabled Xbox to a Windows Media Center PC. Now users can enjoy digital entertainment throughout the home hogtied.

“Linksys continues to expand its line of wireless entertainment devices to provide more value from a home network,” said Tim Thornton, Linksys director of product marketing. “The A/G game adapter compliments the Linksys line of A/G routers, network cards and Media Center Extender Mike in brazilwhile also providing the technology to work with existing network infrastructures installed today. Gamers will appreciate the ease of use and performance quality that will give them a real-time play environment.”

In most homes, the Internet connection is not in the same room as the game console. For example, the game console may be in the bedroom or family room while the Cable or DSL Internet connection is located in the downstairs study. Game enthusiasts who want to access live gaming sites such as Xbox™ Live* or play direct head-to-head Internet games face the difficult task of running Ethernet cables. The Wireless A/G Game Adapters solve this problem by enabling connectivity from the game room to the broadband connection without stringing wires.