So even in general Firefox is awesome, but when connecting to the Iowa State University network, it's even better. If you happen to be an ISU student, listen up and I'll tell you how to by pass the crappy AIT (or whatever they're called now) software.
Background: When connecting the to ISU network and "NetReg-ing", AIT forces you to download their software to check if your system has virus protection on it. Good idea in theory when a couple of years ago naked computers were connected and spread viruses like wildfire during move in. But if you know that you have protection, it's a waste of time and if you run it for fun, it usually gives you the wrong information. Imagine that!
Solution:
1. Get Firefox. Get it before you come to ISU, install it from a CD, I don't care, just get it.
2. Open Firefox and type "about:config"
3. Right click and select New -> String
4. Name this string general.useragent.override click "Ok"
5. Type anything your heart desires for the string content, but be creative (AIT sucks, smacky the frog, etc.) and click "Ok"
6. Restart Firefox and NetReg! Voila, you can now bypass the crappiness that was.
7. Spread the news and enjoy.
Subliminal message: Play WoW
Just as a funny side note, the spell check suggested that NetReg should be neuters :)
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2 comments:
1. Yes, Firefox rocks hard.
2. ISU does not, Go Hawks :-)
3. ????
4. Profit.
5. Okay, you engineering nerd, go download the useragent switcher extension, rather than hacking away at about:config.
6. The University has been notified about your blatant DMCA violation. HR and Jesus will be visiting you shortly. I'll send your favorite local HR representative up to assist the University.
7. No, I'm not going to play WoW. I did fire up the Atari 7800 emulator and play Pole Position II last night though. Does that count?
I apologize for the long, silly post. It's early, I'm tired, and for your post somehow inspired me to write a bunch.
Play WoW you say?
But which server?
And who should I be looking for?
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