Why do we need a crazily complex scheme like this when a simple entry in your router's 'Deny' list (for the source IP of the spam) has the same end effect?

Given the spew pouring out of the IP space of China, LACNIC, and Russia, blocking in such a manner appears to be near-lossless compression.

FTA: "...In fact, virtually all living creatures emit very weak light, which is thought to be a byproduct of biochemical reactions involving free radicals."

This explains why the city of Berkeley (California) shows up so bright on satellite photos taken at night. Way too many free radicals.

(and I should know... I grew up there!)

Check the site www.vetusware.com -- It's a site dedicated to archiving "abandonware," software from companies which either no longer exist or have long since discontinued a given product.

There's another site at www.bitsavers.org -- they may be of help as well, even if they don't have what you need listed. Drop 'em a note if they don't.

Happy resurrecting.

In 5...4...3...2...

Well, you get the idea. Any wagers as to how long it'll take for this to hit the legal system? I'm sure the resultant flare-up will be most entertaining. Time to invest in popcorn futures.

Fast. Good. Cheap.

Pick any two.

"And telling us that a marketing team on crack came up with the name..."

There, fixed it for you. Just don't get too close to your screen when the new name displays, or you'll catch SyFyLys.

"and a new Facebook group called 'People Against the new Terms of Service'..."

Which, to my eyes, is merely a new way of saying that Facebook is PANTS.

And I'm not even British.