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[MG]

I was starting a dedicated server for a game, installed XP SP2 fresh, and within 5-10 minutes a Messenger exploit just-happened out of nowhere (I didn't touch it beyond getting to post-setup desktop but it was internet-connected)

I only saw that happen once with Windows and I think it was before XP SP3, but it was interesting I also had a VNC Ubuntu desktop HTPC randomly get logged into and having a cursor move; I don't think I would have forwarded ports on router, but don't quite know how it was set-up for that to happen (I was watching TV and saw the mouse move, and walked up and disconnected its Ethernet)

It wasn't MS remote desktop? I don't remember if it was on by default but it wouldn't surprise me if it works on the outside ip as administrator and no password.
Now I think about it, you had to check something in properties of This PC to allow that.

 

[homeadm]

My NEC MultiSync XP37 Plus - a 37" CRT.

It supports resolution of up to 2048×1536. That's more than Full HD, even though it dates back to the dawn of DVD. Interestingly, for a new one you could buy, in my country, an apartment or new VW Golf from dealership.

I finally retired it because it lost one color, and I couldn't find anyone in my town who still repairs CRTs. I miss its distinctive sound - it has multiple fans, so it hums when turned on.

ps. I can offer it for free if anyone is interested, but shipping wouldn't be cheap: this baby weighs >100 kg. I have it in Europe.

 

[Espionage724]

I finally retired it because it lost one color, and I couldn't find anyone in my town who still repairs CRTs.

Does anyone make CRTs with modern-tech today? I'm convinced CRT latency is unmatchable (LCDs keep trying by throwing Hz at it ), true-blacks with no OLED ghosting/burn downsides, and I'd totally use one today

I had a Gateway VX1120 around 2014 (Win10 tech preview wasn't showing higher custom refresh rates for games, but I've learned tricks since then )

 

[hruodr]

Since Crivens mentioned the Z1: I had the luck to hear a speech of Konrad Zuse life.

 

[jwillia3]

Does anyone make CRTs with modern-tech today? I'm convinced CRT latency is unmatchable (LCDs keep trying by throwing Hz at it ), true-blacks with no OLED ghosting/burn downsides, and I'd totally use one today

I had a Gateway VX1120 around 2014 (Win10 tech preview wasn't showing higher custom refresh rates for games, but I've learned tricks since then )

There are companies that still make CRTs. They are not in the consumer market, though, so you'd probably have to order a production run. If this is really something that you want, you can try a campaign on drop.com.

 

[lgrant]

Does anyone make CRTs with modern-tech today? I'm convinced CRT latency is unmatchable (LCDs keep trying by throwing Hz at it ), true-blacks with no OLED ghosting/burn downsides, and I'd totally use one today

I had a Gateway VX1120 around 2014 (Win10 tech preview wasn't showing higher custom refresh rates for games, but I've learned tricks since then )

Don’t forget that CRTs can suffer from burn-in if you display the same image (like a login screen) for long periods of time. One of the money transferring networks, I think it was Fedwire, but I may be wrong, had a cool screensaver that comprised its name in block letters, and the letters would snake around the screen like the centipede game, so as not to get burn-in.

 

[Espionage724]

Don’t forget that CRTs can suffer from burn-in if you display the same image (like a login screen) for long periods of time. One of the money transferring networks, I think it was Fedwire, but I may be wrong, had a cool screensaver that comprised its name in block letters, and the letters would snake around the screen like the centipede game, so as not to get burn-in.

I heard of that, but the VX1120 I got was apparently used at a nearby bank for years before I got it out the computer repair shop for $5 (didn't see any burn in or notice any my use)