You've really got to wonder how difficult it is for them to stop people putting an OpenGL32.dll file in their hl.exe directory. I mean, it can't be that difficult, and it'd stop half the hacks that are out... :/
- Bruce "Bahamut" Andrews
Peter Holcroft wrote:
I think you misunderstood the post or perhaps I didn't make it clear. The issue isn't letting Valve or PunkBuster run code on a players PC. The issue is letting a server admin run any code they wish on a players PC. Not very smart seeing as anyone can start up their own server and wait for victims to join.
My opinion is that a no tolerance approach is needed to cheats. By no tolerance I mean all cheats should be banned so quickly that it is stupid to release them to others because they will be unusable within a day.
I can't see how any other approach will work effectively. Unfortunately Valve doesn't seem to think its worth the investment required to achieve this. It's a shame because they must have spent a lot of time creating VAC only for it to become ineffective most of the time due to lack of regular updates for it.
I cannot see a solution to this if Valve doesn't think its worth spending the money required to do the job properly.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ScratchMonkey Sent: 23 October 2004 21:27 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [hlds_linux] another crasher :(
Read the PunkBuster EULA. It authorizes PB to do pretty much anything they want.
This is from my copy of BF1942:
Licensee acknowledges that PunkBuster software is optional and is not a requirement in any respect for using or enjoying games that integrate PunkBuster software technology. Licensee also acknowledges and agrees that PunkBuster software is self-updating, which means that future updates will, from time to time and without any notice, automatically be downloaded and installed as a normal and expected function of PunkBuster software. Licensee further acknowledges and accepts that PunkBuster software may be considered invasive. Licensee understands that PunkBuster software inspects and reports information about the computer on which it is installed to other connected computers and Licensee agrees to allow PunkBuster software to inspect and report such information about the computer on which Licensee installs PunkBuster software. Licensee understands and agrees that the information that may be inspected and reported by PunkBuster software includes, but is not limited to, devices and any files residing on the hard-drive and in the memory of the computer on which PunkBuster software is installed. Further, Licensee consents to allow PunkBuster software to transfer actual screenshots taken of Licensee's computer during the operation of PunkBuster software for possible publication. Licensee understands that the purpose and goal of PunkBuster is to ensure a cheat-free environment for all participants in online games. Licensee agrees that the invasive nature of PunkBuster software is necessary to meet this purpose and goal. Licensee agrees that any harm or lack of privacy resulting from the installation and use of PunkBuster software is not as valuable to Licensee as the potential ability to play interactive online games with the benefits afforded by using PunkBuster software.
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