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Bekki Doll |
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A cynical yet secular shiny retrogamer, thread ressurector and fan of the word "gay".
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Reged: 01/28/12
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Posts: 771
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Loc: Freeport, PA
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Re: EmuCR viruses
07/04/12 07:47 PM
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My question is, why would EmuCR insert viruses into their uploads? I thought they were somewhat reputable and trustworthy.
I don't think it was intentional on their part. But then, since they provide builds of MAME that go against MAME's licensing (removal of incomplete/imperfect ROM/emulation information dialogs, enabling of newly-released games, etc.), it wouldn't surprise me that quality and security are given lower priority just for the sake of 0-day warez wannabe kiddies.
I've never been a fan of emucr.com. I prefer getting my software directly from the authors and through their own authorized distribution sites without that shady layer of bureaucracy. Or even downloading the source and compiling the source straight from the source. :-)
When I read stuff like this it just confirms what I already knew. That's why I tell my friends to stay away from emucr.com.
Besides, I have friends who aren't comfortable in downloading anything from the 'net. At least I can be a trusted source and hook 'em up via a flash drive or multi-TB portable hard drive. So don't underestimate the overall data throughput of SneakerNet or HighwayNet. ;-)
--Bekki
Combating functional illiteracy with latex-clad drama since the '80s, because old video games rule!
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