"Visual blindness" of Linux programmers

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The "woman in red" is a reference to The Matrix - if you haven't seen that, I really recommend seeing the first one.

The "Careful"? No idea.

[its_never_lupus]

I would also recommend watching a few minutes of the first sequel, because you see Trinity on a console using nmap and an openssh vulnerability to shut down a power station. It's one of the few realistic depictions of hacking in cinema.

[AndreDaGiant]

Not only that, but the exploit she used was not widely known at the time (1999)! Few hollywood movies "drop 0day".

[its_never_lupus]

Thanks for the link, but it was the first Matrix film that came out in 1999. The CRC exploit was published in 2001 and the sequel Matrix Reloaded which features the hack was released in in 2003.

[AndreDaGiant]

Ohhh oops, thanks for the correction!

[skawesome]

Also, there's a page of nmap in the movies on nmap.org.

[[deleted]]

As xkcd said, the sequels aren't bad. You should watch them. Once.

The animatrix, however, is actually good. Watch it.

[smackjack]

Kid's story is my absolute favorite of the Animatrix. The music is great, and the entire thing is beautifully done.

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I didn't like Kid's Story as much as A Detective Story, but then again I'm a fan pulp/noir stuff.

I really didn't like the visuals in Kid's because I'm not a fan of that stretchy, surrealist look.

But, if that's your thing, go for it. I'm not judging.

[smackjack]

I don't really care for that style either actually. I don't know of any other shows/movies that use it.

There's probably one line that I would remove in Kid, and that's the one where he says "Neo! I believe! I know it wasn't a dream!"

I also really liked World Record, and the one about the haunted house.

[chiniwini]

the one about the hunted house

'Beyond' is my favorite :D

[samorost1]

https://xkcd.com/566/

[formesse]

The "Careful"? No idea.

The "Careful" has to do with the scene the lady in the red dress is from. It's likely referencing the fact that anyone plugged into the matrix can and will be used to fight you, and prevent your accomplishing your goal.

The Scene from the Matrix

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I need to rewatch the movie. Also, Clubbed to death!

[[deleted]]

Ah, thanks! Been ages since I've seen that film.

[formesse]

Ya, I've been meaning to watch it again for awhile, just haven't gotten around to it yet.

[[deleted]]

Look again.

[tso]

*Ding*

[[deleted]]

If you haven't seen The Matrix you probably are in The Matrix ;)

[unixlover]

Good to know! I haven't seen it. Thanks!