20 years..

[wassim_]

I joined back in 2002, I can't believe it's been this long.
I've learned a lot from this forum, and I helped as much as I could.
Worst memory is when I got demoted to friend after new rules were implemented. Did not contribute much since then.
Anyway, time flies indeed...

[bedrock]

I think there are many of us who have been here long time and remember all, some of us are less active than others but still here

—
bedrock

[dyers eve]

Originally Posted by sendersu

do you know why does it say "THIS DOMAIN IS FOR SALE ON SEDO.COM" ?

This is sad. I didn't know that the domain was put up for sale...

Originally Posted by squareD

yes and I really miss JMI and his statements...

Yes indeed!

[Shub-Nigurrath]

20 yrs. a lot of time, indeed. ARTeam was funded in 2004, too

[sobinary]

wow, 20 years ago, I was still a primary school student. I hadn't used a computer yet.

[sendersu]

in next 20 yrs most probably humanity will become androids (chip in the head as Musk promised)
(or, we be lucky if AGI will not destroy us all)

[WhoCares]

25+ years passed since I read some +ORC and Fravia and CrackZ tutorials.

At that time, exetools provided some tools downloading pages and there was a ftp server ever.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by sendersu

in next 20 yrs most probably humanity will become androids (chip in the head as Musk promised)
(or, we be lucky if AGI will not destroy us all)

Twenty years have slipped by, and what was once a vibrant community of skilled individuals sharing knowledge has devolved into a cesspool of opportunism. The reversing forums, once bustling with passionate experts eager to dissect and understand the intricacies of software and hardware, are now overrun by a horde of money-hungry amateurs.

It’s infuriating to witness the decline of genuine talent, replaced by a relentless pursuit of profit.

Gone are the days when members engaged in thoughtful discussions, exchanging ideas and honing their craft. Now, the focus is solely on monetizing every scrap of knowledge. The forums have become echo chambers for those who care little for the art of reversing and everything for the quick buck. It’s a disgrace! The few skilled individuals left are drowned out by the noise of self-proclaimed “experts” peddling half-baked solutions and overpriced services.

This shift reflects a broader societal decay, where integrity and passion are sacrificed at the altar of greed. The community that once thrived on collaboration and innovation is now a shadow of its former self, a grim reminder of what happens when the pursuit of knowledge is overshadowed by the insatiable desire for wealth. It’s time to wake up and reclaim the spirit of true craftsmanship before it’s too late!

[an0rma1]

This is probably the oldest forum I still keep on logging from time to time,
so many years passed... Tons and tons of nice software, the eternal IDA grail , the occassional drama... Let's see what happens next years ....

[elephant]

I joined in 2005, I miss Softice and Fravia days.

[CrackZ]

Saw this post and thought I just have to login and see when I joined ExeTools.

Golden days they were ;-), greetings to everyone then and now.

Edit: turns out it was 20 years ago.....

[alexei]

mamm0n's tale to his grandson probably not remembering the title correctly.

..edit.. found it.

hxxps://www.angelfire.com/ca/mammon/ice.html

[stoney81]

Havent been an active member of EXETOOLS sadly, but I do remember the site since the days I´ve been hanging out in IRC Channels trying to study tutorials on how to crack. Anyone remember these channels? Some scene guys hung out there incognito too.

I still remember Armadillo, which I was able to deprotect using a tutorial. Never understood it fully though.

Great times!

[foosaa]

Yes. Could see some of the old timers!!

It has been a long long time! Missing some of the legends!

RIP to all those who have reached the gates of heaven!

Without the contribution, the scene would not have been what it is today!

It takes a lot of effort and grit to stand-up to what one believes in!

And for spreading the learnt knowledge and effort to all those who were willing to learn and dedicate their time!

Long live friends!

[netstavi]

I started with SoftICE, Hiew 6.83 and W32Dasm Patch - Bratalarm. They are interesting.