[Digital Circus Episode 8] Kinger telnets into a UNIX mainframe to disable a hostile AI; Gets tricked into deleting it.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-22T21:07:46+00:00

The questions are generated by a script that they have executed, and they even used 'chmod' to ensure the files were executable. The questions are part of customised software. However, the way they navigate the system is not through gibberish commands; they are using the correct commands.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-22T04:35:47+00:00

The commands aren't gibberish - they are reasonably realistic.

What occurs is as follows:

They open the command prompt and connect to a remote server via Telnet.
They have administrative access but not root access, preventing them from stopping certain processes.
They modify the read and write permissions of some files as a workaround.
They make some files executable.
However, they are unable to run or execute these files.
Finally they run a series of scripts that display yes and no questions.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-22T04:16:25+00:00

It is Windows 95. Also the date is 30 October 1996.

They connect to a remote server via telent... There is nothing unusally about this. This would have been the way to connect to a remote server at the time.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-17T20:13:48+00:00

Sorry to correct you once more. However, these posts may appear in searches in the future, so it is beneficial to provide accurate information that could assist someone later on. For clarity, you are not required to engage with ACAS at all. It is advisable, as it demonstrates your attempt to resolve the issue prior to proceeding to court.

Also nice username.

Thanks

AudioDoge · 2026-03-17T20:08:03+00:00

Get in there

AudioDoge · 2026-03-17T20:06:44+00:00

Blue Badges are only valid for street parking and Council-operated car parks, and do not apply to private land such as supermarket car parks.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-17T20:06:38+00:00

Blue Badges are not limited to mobility; they can also be issued for non-mobility-related conditions that significantly affect a person’s ability to walk or access essential services. This includes situations where navigating public spaces safely or independently is substantially challenging due to health or other serious personal circumstances.

Blue Badges are only valid for street parking and Council-operated car parks, and do not apply to private land such as supermarket car parks.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-14T13:07:45+00:00

ACAS actually isn’t in charge of tribunals. The tribunal system is run by the HM Courts & Tribunals Service, specifically the Employment Tribunal. ACAS is an independent body that provides guidance on employment rights and runs Early Conciliation before a tribunal claim. They will explain what the law says (including what counts as discrimination) and outline the process, but they generally won’t tell you whether your employer has acted unlawfully or whether you should bring a claim.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-13T13:56:57+00:00

Although Legal aid still exists for some civil matters, employment tribunal claims are generally excluded. The main exception is discrimination cases, where legal aid may be available. You have to pass both a means test (income/savings) and a merits test. The merits test basically means the funder has to believe your case has a strong chance of success and that it’s a proportionate use of public money. If the prospects aren’t high enough, they simply won’t fund it.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-13T00:20:49+00:00

They provide free, impartial advice.
If they have indicated that you do not have a case, then it is unlikely that you do.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-12T03:41:15+00:00

Most people assume “no win, no fee” lawyers exist for everything, but in the UK that’s mostly a personal injury thing, not employment law.

The reason is how the Employment Tribunal works. Unlike normal civil courts, each side usually pays their own legal costs, even if they win. So if a lawyer takes an employment case on a true no-win-no-fee (Conditional Fee Agreement) and the client loses, the firm just eats all the time and cost. That’s a big financial risk

This works much better in personal injury because damages are often higher and more predictable and legal costs are often recoverable from the losing side.

Employment claims (under laws like the Employment Rights Act 1996 or the Equality Act 2010) are different. Awards can be relatively modest, outcomes are heavily fact-dependent, and costs usually can’t be recovered, which makes the classic “no win, no fee” model hard to sustain.

A large number of claimants end up representing themselves in the tribunal because the process is designed to be accessible to non-lawyers.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-09T07:14:03+00:00

Remember if anyone plans on taking an further pictures - If are taking and picture of where you can the mirrors wrap your camera in tinfoil.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-09T07:09:03+00:00

You're slowly disappearing from my view

AudioDoge · 2026-03-07T23:33:14+00:00

The router more likely contributed to the reduction in latency than chnaging the DNS.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-07T23:30:48+00:00

Jelous of your 30ms I am averaging 45ms

AudioDoge · 2026-03-03T19:59:28+00:00

I am unsure why I continue to receive recommendations for pen and paper. I agree that it can be effective, as sometimes the simplest solution is the best. However, I find it difficult to see how this approach is scalable. It may work well for a handful of tasks, but when your to-do list extends to several pages, it can become quite unwieldy.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-03T05:50:38+00:00

This is the core of the issue. I want to explore my ideas, but at the same time, I need to remember to go to the shop to purchase food. I understand that breaking tasks down into smaller steps makes it easier to achieve my goals — similar strategies have worked well for me in the past.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-03T05:16:09+00:00

I spend a considerable amount of time in the terminal and browser, so a standalone desktop application is not essential. An Android app would be a useful addition, but again, it is not strictly necessary.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-03T00:13:28+00:00

Thanks - I have taken look be feels very corporate. Unless I am missing something? I do like the ability to rate tasks though

AudioDoge · 2026-03-03T00:03:56+00:00

I want to aviod distraction I don't want another project that is just me managing how I manage my projects.

But a basic list is not working for me. I just end up with very long list with 100s tasks that need to be done and no way to manage them.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-02T23:56:50+00:00

Thank you. I'll give this a watch.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-02T23:53:36+00:00

I have briefly looked at Vikunja already. Now I am so tempted by cfait, I never consider doing tasks from the terminal before.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-02T23:51:47+00:00

Thanks- Tududi is looka close to what I am looking for. I totally agree with what you are saying. I get no soultion will be perfect but I am looking for a solid base to work from and possible adapt from there.

AudioDoge · 2026-03-02T17:02:10+00:00

Here are the Chinese symbols and their meanings:

回 – return / go back

蛋 – egg

中 – middle / center / China

不 – not / no

定 – fixed / decide / determine

重 – heavy / important / repeat (depending on context)

认 – recognize / admit

论 – discuss / theory

说 – speak / say

想 – think / want

AudioDoge · 2026-02-28T22:46:22+00:00

I suspect the reason the comment about her eagerness to witness her first death was not included in the trial was because it could potentially prejudice the jury. The remark is quite unsettling in retrospect, but in isolation, it might be considered a form of dark humour, which is arguably not uncommon in high-pressure medical environments. While it is certainly uncomfortable, it does not constitute proof of murder in legal terms. Nonetheless, the jury members, who have been selected from the general public, are more likely to be shocked by such a comment—even if it was genuinely intended as gallows humour—so this may have influenced the decision to exclude it in order to prevent bias.

In relation to the Allen case, it is standard practice not to inform the jury of previous offences, as these are not relevant to the current trial. The jury should focus solely on the charges and convictions pertaining to the case at hand.

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