overdue update
it’s funny how much time can fly when you’re getting stuff done. we’ve named, designed and started on the next “sketchie” as we’re calling them now.
gossamer will be a tissue box that scans emails captured on the network for viruses. when it finds an infected file, it will sneeze and print out a bug ticket or a little notice on how to eliminate the virus. the bug ticket will come in the form of a fine much like a broken headlight ticket does and the offending user will be notified that they have “x” number of days to fix the problem.
so far gossamer is all software and drawings, but as soon as the mini printer arrives we’ll figure out how to make it look convincing. i’m already almost done with our new case mod. we decided to pull the computer parts out of ptooie and set them up in a stabler case. this will allow up to “re-pot” ptooie into something less huge. we might even be able to use real dirt this time. i’m hoping we can fit ‘em both into a radio flyer red wagon for our final presentations.
once gossamer is finished, i think any additional work will be online. some ideas include running a fake phishing scam that redirects to a teaching page on phishing. there’s a new law being proposed that may include jail time for such activities, so we best step on it!