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Ping is one of the most useful network debugging tools available. The first ping
program was written by Mike Muuss in December 1983 for use on Unix machines. Muuss
named his program after the sonar sounds used for echolocation by submarines,
although some say ping stands for "Packet InterNet Grouper". Ping sends a small
packet of information containing an ICMP ECHO_REQUEST to a specified computer,
which then sends an ECHO_REPLY packet in return. The ping program then evaluates
this reply, and a report is shown. You can check several things with the ping
program: can you reach another computer, how long does it take to bounce a packet
off of another site (what is the distance), ... You can ping either a domain name,
or an IP address. Functionality to show domain names when using IP addresses is
supported. Even routing options are available, alas only 9 routes can be shown due
to the structure of the IP header (RFC 792). Why did I write my own ping program?
There are two main reasons: a) It wanted to know how the ping program worked. I
found it really intriguing and was very curious and b) There was a need for a
better ping program here at the lab where I work.
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Rebel Bomberman is one of the most inventive variations of the bomberman-style games. You will still have plenty of bombs to throw around to kill the enemies and get to the final destination.
Hordes of hostile aliens are planning to take your planet over to enslave its inhabitants and extract precious crystals.
Yep, as usually, you are the last hope, since you and only you can fence off the alien attack. To achieve this goal, you'll have to gather the required number of crystals and start the planetary engine, which will save your planet from being overtaken.
Watch out, the invaders are already here and gathering the necessary number of crystals won't be easy!
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An intriguing puzzle game that gives you the task of deciphering a randomly generated mystic symbol. Work up through the difficulty levels from 3 by 3 (easy) to 5 by 5 (quite difficult). This is a contemplative game: there are no time limits or high score tables or other forms of pressure. Relax and allow your subconscious mind to guide you to the core of the mystery.
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The GDN is a combination of fast paced shooter and rhythm action game with an intriguing sci-fi plot spread evenly throughout.
The Global Defense Network has released their proprietary training simulator to the public. Charged with defending against aggressive extra terrestrial activity, the GDN has begun to seek out gifted individuals to assist in their efforts. Effective immediately, the formerly classified simulator used to train GDN Agents has been released to the public.
The GDN training simulator measures a variety of ability scores, ranging from general aptitude to aggression levels. The GDN administration staff has already begun an international recruitment effort and if you meet their rigid standards, you will be contacted directly. Get the game, test your skills, and see if you are good enough to be a GDN Agent.
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Leylines is an intriguing turn-based strategy game of exploration and conquest.
Set in a fantasy world, it lets you pit your armies, magic and commerce against up to seven opponents and a hoard of barbarians. Start from a single city and work your way up to a grand empire. Train over fifty different units and cast over fifty different spells to gain the upper hand.
The source of your power lies in your cities, where your gold and units are produced. You can handle the micromanagement yourself, or leave it to the automated queuing system. A hands-on tutorial is available to get you started on city production and other things.
Build marketplaces to increase your cash flow, or magic portals to connect cities. Use spells to increase productivity. Keep the people happy by organising festivals, or crush them under heavy taxes. And build mighty Monoliths to be remembered by for generations to come.
Control fifty-five different units, from the lowly scout to the mighty bladesinger and from the stealthy druid to the awesome dragon. Find out which unit should be used to fight which enemy.
Units serve to explore the world and defeat enemy units on the battlefield. However many units have special powers such as building farms, teleportation or controlling enemies.
Over time, unit gain experience and become stronger. Also units can be enhanced by a variety of spells, such as Flame Aura, Storm Run and Imperviousness.
World maps range from tiny (24x24) to huge (64x64) and consist of twenty-five distinct terrain types.
Instead of playing a fixed scenario, you can use the random world generator. Specify size, climate and terrain diversity and you'll never lack for a new place to explore.
Of course every world comes with its hazards. Icebergs can sink your ships; your troops can scorch to death in the desert or catch disease in a swamp; and during winter the lakes freeze over and hills become impassable. Use hostile terrain to form natural barriers from your foes.
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Each puzzle in Zen Puzzle Garden is a Japanese rock garden which can be solved by raking all of the sand. The player controls a little monk with a rake, who must find a way to complete the garden without raking himself into a corner. There is no time limit, so you can experiment with many different raking patterns. With beautiful graphics and intriguing puzzles, Zen Puzzle Garden will keep you mesmerized for hours! by Lexaloffle Games
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Hardwood Hearts is an addictive classic card game teamed with gorgeous graphics and intriguing gameplay. Played on a rustic hardwood table, this revamped classic lures you in with a colorful medieval theme featuring enchanting music and imagery. The playing cards are 3D, so they flip and turn as you play. Choose from different fantasy card sets that come with the game or even build your own decks.
Test your hearts-playing resolve against Smoot the dragon, Glitter the fairy or Tragen the Zombie, which are just a few of the colorful characters you can play against. There are 31 different opponents in all. Customize your own player by selecting different character images and backgrounds each have thousands of color possibilities. Be a sweet little puppy or a demon dog from the underworld, all by simply editing your characters!
Hardwood Hearts can even be played over the Internet, so you can meet opponents from all across the realm. Rated games allow you to see how other players compare to your skills. Express yourself while playing using actions, thought balloons, or chat balloons and for those not so happy moments, you can even use the anger chat balloon.
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A revolutionary collection of solitaire card games with engaging full-color graphics, original music, intriguing sound effects, and captivating 3D game play. Capitalizing on advances in todays video cards and computer processing speeds, Hardwood Solitaire III delivers all of the fun and challenge of traditional solitaire games, while significantly advancing their entertainment value.
Unlike ordinary solitaire games that plunk bare-bones cards onto your screen, Hardwood Solitaire III immerses you in a magical 3D environment with animated background scenes, clever visual and sound effects, and soothing music. With more than 80 games to choose from, and a variety of difficulty levels, it's easy to find an exciting, new solitaire game to play. Hardwood Solitaire III's lighting effects tie the imagery together, and create a fantastic, inviting environment.
Game play is very intuitive, with both drag-and-drop and automatic card movements available. Detailed online help is always a click away. You can customize the look and feel of the game, including card animation, auto-play, auto-finish, many visual and audio effects, and even the avatar that you choose to represent yourself. Instead of pressing hotkeys or clicking menus, you can create subtle mouse gestures that let you perform operations such as undo and redo.
Players can create their own environments, and share them with friends and family. In addition to altering the background scenes, lighting effects, and sounds, you can create custom images on the card decks that you play with. Hardwood Solitaire III comes with a variety of environments and decks, and free user-created selections are available from a number of Hardwood Solitaire III enthusiasts' web sites.
When you need a break from your computer work, don't run a card game program that looks like a Windows utility. Immerse yourself in a fantastic 3D world, surround yourself with magical music, and indulge yourself with Hardwood Solitaire III.
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Hardwood Spades is an addictive classic card game teamed with gorgeous graphics and intriguing gameplay. Played on a rustic hardwood table, this revamped classic lures you in with a colorful medieval theme featuring enchanting music and imagery. The playing cards are 3D, so they flip and turn as you play. Choose from different fantasy card sets that come with the game or even build your own decks.
Test your hearts-playing resolve against Smoot the dragon, Glitter the fairy or Tragen the Zombie, which are just a few of the colorful characters you can play against. There are 32 different opponents in all. Customize your own player by selecting different character images and backgrounds each have thousands of color possibilities. Be a sweet little puppy or a demon dog from the underworld, all by simply editing your characters! Now isn't that just the sweetest thing!
Hardwood Spades can even be played over the Internet, so you can meet opponents from all across the realm. Rated games allow you to see how other players compare to your skills. Express yourself while playing using actions, thought balloons, or chat balloons and for those not so happy moments, you can even use the anger chat balloon.
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