Most of the under-society surf using sandboxed VMs these days. Clone one, pick up all the crap you want (including virii) then blow it away at the end of the day. It takes minimal effort to set up. Alternatively they use Linux systems, BSD or other non-Windows platforms to avoid the mostly MS-centric infections.
Modding seems like a high-effort low-reward activity, but where it really pays off is in high-density groups. College dorms, lan parties and gamer groups can capitalize on one person's efforts and 1 rented game to keep 20 or 30 people well supplied with freebies. That's the blessing and the curse of intangible goods.
Discussion on:
Message 5 of 1
The best of ZDNet, delivered
ZDNet Newsletters
Get the best of ZDNet delivered straight to your inbox
