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Re: Skype-open-source2: Call to donate

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Post by mordocai » Mon, May 02, 2016, 3:32 PM UTC

skypeopensource wrote: post #2

Hello, I am Efim Bushmanov skype reverse engineer with first publish of original work on reversing skype client at June of 2011. And i almost done work on create open source version of "Skype Network Compatible" client. Some info about me: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/06/03/skype-protocol-c... https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2611299 http://github.com/skypeopensource/ And now I need some help from commun…

I -might- be interested but I refuse to work with paypal.

Edit: Unfortunately, I also don't really do bitcoin and have never heard of the other two options.

Re: Skype-open-source2: Call to donate

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Post by cyphar » Mon, May 02, 2016, 3:35 PM UTC

skypeopensource wrote: post #8

tombert wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I thought the issue was that there was some decompiled code in the repo? Maybe I'm misremembering.

"decompiled code" its hard to proof for DMCA. No, situation was simple, i upload hacked skype binaries in repo for easy distribution. And this is no-no clear case for DMCA takedown. So, it happens.

If you violate their license and use what you learned to make a profit, you're commiting commercial copyright violation. Which is a criminal offense. I don't agree with the law on this matter, but I'd seriously consider getting a lawyer before offering illegal services online.

Also, why not just work on a free software replacement for Skype? That way people could use your code without being threatened by patent suits and other legal arsenal wielded by Microsoft.

Re: Skype-open-source2: Call to donate

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Post by darpa_escapee » Mon, May 02, 2016, 3:52 PM UTC

skypeopensource wrote: post #2

Hello, I am Efim Bushmanov skype reverse engineer with first publish of original work on reversing skype client at June of 2011. And i almost done work on create open source version of "Skype Network Compatible" client. Some info about me: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/06/03/skype-protocol-c... https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2611299 http://github.com/skypeopensource/ And now I need some help from commun…

I'm going to echo the sentiment about PayPal: they are notorious for freezing accounts and never releasing funds. They've even done this to people trying to raise funds to help natural disaster victims.

It might help to have multiple popular avenues for donation.

Re: Skype-open-source2: Call to donate

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Post by Frondo » Mon, May 02, 2016, 4:06 PM UTC

skypeopensource wrote: post #2

Hello, I am Efim Bushmanov skype reverse engineer with first publish of original work on reversing skype client at June of 2011. And i almost done work on create open source version of "Skype Network Compatible" client. Some info about me: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/06/03/skype-protocol-c... https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2611299 http://github.com/skypeopensource/ And now I need some help from commun…

Is there any reason you can't set up an Indiegogo campaign? It's going to look a lot more trustworthy than this page.

Re: Skype-open-source2: Call to donate

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Post by lostgame » Mon, May 02, 2016, 4:09 PM UTC

darpa_escapee wrote: post #13

skypeopensource wrote: post #2

Hello, I am Efim Bushmanov skype reverse engineer with first publish of original work on reversing skype client at June of 2011. And i almost done work on create open source version of "Skype Network Compatible" client. Some info about me: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/06/03/skype-protocol-c... https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2611299 http://github.com/skypeopensource/ And now I need some help from commun…

I'm going to echo the sentiment about PayPal: they are notorious for freezing accounts and never releasing funds. They've even done this to people trying to raise funds to help natural disaster victims. It might help to have multiple popular avenues for donation.

Paypal has stolen hundreds of dollars for me, with no option for recourse.

The only thing worse than them taking my money was talking to the ignorant assholes on the phone about it.

Re: Skype-open-source2: Call to donate

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Post by oskarer » Mon, May 02, 2016, 4:23 PM UTC

I've been working on a JavaScript API for Skype, https://github.com/oskarer/skype-js, utilizing the same endpoints as web.skype.com. Features currently working are login, receive and send messages. I have little time to work on it but it definitely shows potential.

Re: Skype-open-source2: Call to donate

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Post by dave2000 » Mon, May 02, 2016, 4:23 PM UTC

mordocai wrote: post #11

skypeopensource wrote: post #2

Hello, I am Efim Bushmanov skype reverse engineer with first publish of original work on reversing skype client at June of 2011. And i almost done work on create open source version of "Skype Network Compatible" client. Some info about me: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/06/03/skype-protocol-c... https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2611299 http://github.com/skypeopensource/ And now I need some help from commun…

I -might- be interested but I refuse to work with paypal. Edit: Unfortunately, I also don't really do bitcoin and have never heard of the other two options.

Cash and credit card?

I suppose you could always try offering him some chickens or something?

Re: Skype-open-source2: Call to donate

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Post by throwaway7767 » Mon, May 02, 2016, 4:41 PM UTC

lostgame wrote: post #15

darpa_escapee wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm going to echo the sentiment about PayPal: they are notorious for freezing accounts and never releasing funds. They've even done this to people trying to raise funds to help natural disaster victims. It might help to have multiple popular avenues for donation.

Paypal has stolen hundreds of dollars for me, with no option for recourse. The only thing worse than them taking my money was talking to the ignorant assholes on the phone about it.

Wow, you got an actual person on the phone? You got further than me when I tried to get back the $200 they stole from me due to "suspicious activity". I gave up trying to collect it after spending a bunch of time on it.

They did eventually return it, more than a year later, with no explanation. Just suddenly my account balance increased. No interest payments for the time it was stolen though.

Re: Skype-open-source2: Call to donate

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Post by INTPenis » Mon, May 02, 2016, 5:09 PM UTC

skypeopensource wrote: post #2

Hello, I am Efim Bushmanov skype reverse engineer with first publish of original work on reversing skype client at June of 2011. And i almost done work on create open source version of "Skype Network Compatible" client. Some info about me: https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/06/03/skype-protocol-c... https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2611299 http://github.com/skypeopensource/ And now I need some help from commun…

I must re-iterate what others have said, I'd feel much safer donating money to you if this was on a crowd-funding service like kickstarter.

I know it's petty but I'm telling you this for your own sake.

Re: Skype-open-source2: Call to donate

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Post by randommodnar » Mon, May 02, 2016, 5:34 PM UTC

throwaway7767 wrote: post #18

lostgame wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Paypal has stolen hundreds of dollars for me, with no option for recourse. The only thing worse than them taking my money was talking to the ignorant assholes on the phone about it.

Wow, you got an actual person on the phone? You got further than me when I tried to get back the $200 they stole from me due to "suspicious activity". I gave up trying to collect it after spending a bunch of time on it. They did eventually return it, more than a year later, with no explanation. Just suddenly my account balance increased. No interest payments for the time it was stolen though.

Why not take them to small claims court?