Windows 2000 & Windows NT 4 Source Code Leaked

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The discussion revolves around the recent leak of the source code for Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4. Participants express curiosity, humor, and skepticism regarding the implications of this leak, touching on topics such as software vulnerabilities and the motivations behind wanting to access the code. The conversation includes technical commentary, speculative remarks, and references to the potential consequences of sharing the leaked code.

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  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation
  • Humorous commentary

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the motivations of Linux users in wanting Windows source code, suggesting it could be to understand vulnerabilities.
  • One participant humorously expresses a desire to create a voodoo doll of Bill Gates using the leaked code.
  • Another participant mentions finding amusing signatures in the code, raising questions about the implications of such findings.
  • There are concerns about the legality of sharing the source code, with references to potential civil and criminal penalties for distribution.
  • A participant shares a mock version of the source code, highlighting perceived flaws and humorous elements within it.
  • Some participants express a sense of disbelief or humor regarding the quality and security of Windows software.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the motivations for accessing the source code or the implications of the leak. Multiple competing views remain regarding the significance of the leaked code and its potential impact.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions about the legality of the source code leak and the potential consequences for those who may share or distribute it. The discussion also reflects a mix of serious and humorous tones regarding the implications of the source code's vulnerabilities.

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Read more about it at Slashdot.org:

http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=...tid=109&tid=187
 
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Looks like they plugged that leak pretty fast. The only thing on that page is this:

Nothing for you to see here. Please move along.
 
lol, yeah they had links to the source code. ---------------------------------
 
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Originally posted by dduardo
lol, yeah they had links to the source code. ---------------------------------

Why would a Linux user want Windows source code?
 
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Well, you did put dots in the URL that probably shouldn't be there...
 
Originally posted by kenikov
Why would a Linux user want Windows source code?

Don't you want to know how vunerable windows really is?

Really,--------------------------------- I want to create a giant bill gates voodoo doll composed of the many lines of code leaked on the internet. Then I will toss the body into a bonfire and watch it burn.
 
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Originally posted by dduardo
Don't you want to know how vunerable windows really is?

honestly you don't want to know, you might die from the horrible reality that it is.
 
Originally posted by MacTech
honestly you don't want to know, you might die from the horrible reality that it is.

Skimming over some files I found it interesting to see who wrote portations of the code. Quite a number of them where signed satan@microsoft.com. The source for solitaire really stood out, it was signed by a help_me_bill_gates_has_enslaved_me_and _keeps_on_beating_me_because_I'm_not_producing_code_that_has_enough_security_holes@microsoft.com

Hmm, I wonder what this all means...
 
*Dies on spot*



actually i really should go look over it...
 
  • #10
could you post the code or a link to it on this forum? I'm curious about it.
 
  • #11
No, I could not post the source code here.


NOTE:

I've editted some "stuff" on this thread because of this:

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,4149,1528843,00.asp
 
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  • #12
well if dduardo won't i will.

/* Source Code Windows 2000 */

#include "win31.h"
#include "win95.h"
#include "win98.h"
#include "workst~1.h"
#include "evenmore.h"
#include "oldstuff.h"
#include "billrulz.h"
#include "monopoly.h"
#include "backdoor.h"
#define INSTALL = HARD

char make_prog_look_big(16000000);
void main()
{
while(!CRASHED)
{
display_copyright_message();
display_bill_rules_message();
do_nothing_loop();

if (first_time_installation)
{
make_100_megabyte_swapfile();
do_nothing_loop();
totally_screw_up_HPFS_file_system();
search_and_destroy_the_rest_of-OS2();
make_futile_attempt_to_damage_Linux();
disable_Netscape();
disable_RealPlayer();
disable_Lotus_Products();
hang_system();
} //if
write_something(anything);
display_copyright_message();
do_nothing_loop();
do_some_stuff();

if (still_not_crashed)
{
display_copyright_message();
do_nothing_loop();
basically_run_windows_31();
do_nothing_loop();
} // if
} //while

if (detect_cache())
disable_cache();

if (fast_cpu())
{
set_wait_states(lots);
set_mouse(speed,very_slow);
set_mouse(action,jumpy);
set_mouse(reaction,sometimes);
} //if

/* printf("Welcome to Windows 3.1"); */
/* printf("Welcome to Windows 3.11"); */
/* printf("Welcome to Windows 95"); */
/* printf("Welcome to Windows NT 3.0"); */
/* printf("Welcome to Windows 98"); */
/* printf("Welcome to Windows NT 4.0"); */
printf("Welcome to Windows 2000");

if (system_ok())
crash(to_dos_prompt)
else
system_memory = open("a:swp0001.swp",O_CREATE);

while(something)
{
sleep(5);
get_user_input();
sleep(5);
act_on_user_input();
sleep(5);
} // while
create_general_protection_fault();

} // main
 
  • #13
lol, sounds like my computer
 
  • #14
"If you have downloaded and are making the source code available for downloading by others, you are violating Microsoft's rights, and could be subject to severe civil and criminal penalties."

-sounds like bill gates is a little embarrassed about his work
 
  • #15
Don't you want to know how vunerable windows really is?

DarkAnt "If you have downloaded and are making the source code available for downloading by others, you are violating Microsoft's rights, and could be subject to severe civil and criminal penalties."

You hear that Dduardo?

You are violating Microsoft's rights, and you could be subject to severe criminal penalties!

But I'm sure Gates and his employees and working hard on this problem. It doesn't help that you are looking at the source code and...probably distributing and changing it? :wink:
 
  • #16
Yep! That is true Windows code!

Thank you so much for enlightening us!

Greg
 

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