/\ /\ //\\ //\\ // /O // \\// /R // /\ \/ /U // //\\ /E \\// \\/N \/2000\/ - - -- ---------- -- - - Warez 101 For The Newbie - - -- ---------- -- - - by NEURO - -- - 09/24/00 - - -- --------------------------------------------------------------- -- - - Index: Terminology Introduction 1.1: What you'll need. 1.2: Where are the files? 1.3: What to look and lookout for. 1.4: A couple good tips. - - -- --------------------------------------------------------------- -- - - Terminology: Warez - Software that has been stripped of all copy protection and is distributed on warez sites, warez FTP's, and other forms of file exchange are considered warez. Warez is generally a newbie term for pirated software, but is widely used by many. Dead link - When a link's destination has been deleted or the link's destination URL was mistyped. Many files stored on free webspace providers end up as dead links because they are deleted. URL - An Internet or Web address is sometimes called a URL, or Uniform Resource Locator. For example, the URL for a shitty warez site might be http://www.easywarez.com (hehe). Newbies and lamers- Newbies and lamers are people who are new to something. In turn, they don't know much about it. In this case, this tutorial is for warez newbies. Lamahs - This is slang for Lamers. This is a negative term towards newbies. Which is stupid because most of the newbies today will end up the elite of tomorrow. See the previous definition on "Newbies and lamers" for more information. Stupid fucking bullshit! - This is what most of the major and minor warez sites have reverted too. I've been to some very good sites in my time. One of the best sites I've ever been to was Cloud 9 Warez. I send my props out to Cloud 9 for running an extremly kick-ass warez site. - - -- --------------------------------------------------------------- -- - - Introduction: This is a guide for newbies on how to efficiently search for, download, and unpack warez from warez sites and warez FTP's. I try to be as kind as possible to newbies because I remember when I was in the position where I didn't know anything. I read many tutorials similar to this one and here I am now, the teacher. I've had a lot of experience in the scene in many different aspects. I've been the Webmaster of a quality warez site, I'm a programmer, and I've written my fare share of guides and tutorials among many other things. So settle down with a glass of your favorite soda and read on knowing I'm not pulling this shit out of my ass. - - -- --------------------------------------------------------------- -- - - 1.1: What you'll need. This section talks about what you'll need start downloading warez today. You will need all of these utilities at one point or another so it's best that you get them now. Anyway, read this list and download everything you see here: WinZip - You'll need WinZip to unpack all files compressed in the ZIP format. You can download it at http://www.winzip.com. A crack isn't necessary because the shareware version won't stop working after using past the expiration date. WinRar - You'll need WinRar to unpack all files compressed in the RAR format. Right now, the RAR format seems to be the most used right now due to its versatility. You can download it at http://www.rarsoft.com. Like WinZip, a crack isn't necessary because the shareware version won't stop working after using past the expiration date. WinAce - You'll also need WinAce. WinRar and WinAce are used a lot so you'll need it as well. You can download it at http://www.winace.com. A crack is not needed. Go!Zilla/Get Right - Download either Go!Zilla or Get Right so u can save your current transfer and pick it up a at another time. Download Go!Zilla at http://www.gozilla.com or download Get Right at http://www.getright.com. These aren't absolutely necessary if you have DSL or Cable type connections. - - -- --------------------------------------------------------------- -- - - 1.2: Where are the files? Often time's files aren't stored on the actual warez site's server because it will be easier to shut that site down and it eats away bandwidth. Usually files are stored on free webspace providers such as Homestead.com, Xoom.com, Tripod.com, Geocities.com, ETC. The warez sites link to the files, which are stored on the free accounts. Some of the free storage space sites, such as XDrive.com, Driveway.com, and FreeDiskSpace.com require a membership to be able to access shared files. I suggest you get a membership with as many of these sites as humanly possible. This makes it easier to access the files right away. On some occasions the files will be stored on servers located in countries without software copyright laws and seldom contain dead links. Free webspace providers tend to enjoy deleting warez files and warez accounts. If you find a dead link then you'll have to find another site with the same game up for grabs and download it from there. - - -- --------------------------------------------------------------- -- - - 1.3: What to look and lookout for. When scouring the net for warez sites, look for clean sites that are very straightforward. Try to avoid sites that shove 5 pop-ups up your ass when you enter their site and always try to make you vote. Watch out for links that say they go to the newest games around but actually just vote for the shitty site your on. See "Stupid fucking bullshit!" in the Terminology section near the top of the page for more info. Stay away from links that say they lead to a game that won't be out for 2 or 3 months. Also do the same for links that say they lead to leaked betas and extremely early cracked demos. Those are the links that lead to voting gateways. - - -- --------------------------------------------------------------- -- - - 1.4: A couple good tips. Write down or type the URL's of the really good warez sites you visit. Do the same for really bad sites too. This way you'll know which sites to go to for the newest games and which sites to avoid. Stay away from links that are equal to "Click here for the hottest new games!" and "Click here to see Pamela screwing Tommy Lee". You can pretty much bet your life on that link leading to a top100 list and a voting gateway. - - -- --------------------------------------------------------------- -- - - This just about ends my tutorial on warez for newbies. If you have any questions, comments, or praises (hehe), you can contact me by e-mail. My e-mail address is located at the bottom of the page. Good luck with all your future ventures, read all the tutorials you can (they DO help), and for heaven's sake... BE NICE TO THE NEWBIES! - - -- --------------------------------------------------------------- -- - - NEURO (nmsoft@hotmail.com) - - -- --------------------------------------------------------------- -- - -