RE: learning ethical hacking

[GuidoZ <uberguidoz () gmail com>]

I wanted to clear up some possible confusion on the eBooks I have and
will be sharing. I recently received some words of caution (thanks
Jonathan) reminding me that this is a public forum and to be careful
of piracy. I am very careful to make sure I don't break any copyright
laws! I remind others who would like to share to do the same. Just as
I said in my last email, I am going to check over the eBooks that I do
have to see which ones are freely distributable. Some of them I wrote
myself, others were downloaded from free eBook sites, even others were
free from a promotional thing.

It is ok to distribute some eBooks, even if they have a copyright.
(Similar to the GNU Public License in a way.) For example, I have a
"Web Application Security" eBook from IBM that they had freely
downloadable on their website early this year. Even though it mostly
covered their own WebSphere application, it included a handful of
useful security practices and  guidelines that would help anyone
interested in security. If an eBook seems questionable, simply contact
the author and ask them if you are able to distribute it for free.
(Many eBooks CANNOT be sold to others, but are allowed to be freely
distributed.)

I haven't checked through the ones I do have yet (haven't found the
CD), though I know some I paid for and likely can't distribute. I want
to be sure to not get anyone into trouble, including myself. I do
appreciate the heads up, sincerely. I'm posting these comments to the
list to alert others that we DO need to be careful and to be sure to
follow all applicable laws.

P.S. On a side note, the list moderator is on top of things! They have
already emailed me saying posting a BitTorrent or a HTTP link to the
list (for the eBooks) would be welcomed. I didn't even have to hunt
them down. =) Kudos to them for being prompt and alert. Will start
hunting through my office later today (just moved across country -
things are in a bit of chaos) and also have time tomorrow, if
necessary. Hopefully I'll have a link available by the weekend. If I
do go through BitTorrent (BT), I'll be sure to post some FYI about how
to use BT in case someone is new to it.

-- 
Peace. ~G

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