searching inside files

a very common operation while exploring code is searching inside all of the files in a folder for a specific bit. by default, windows xp (and perhaps windows 7) will not search files with unknown extensions (it also hides extensions, which is also annoying). i have read more than one tutorial on android cracking that suggests renaming all .smali files into .txt files for searching. this is not necessary. here's a link describing how to fix it titled (just it case it gets moved) "Using the ``A word of phrase in the file`` search may not work": http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309173

cracking vs reversing

reversing is just a polite, politically correct term for cracking. the term cracking has developed a bad reputation in the past few years and those that don't want to look like they are breaking the law like to use the word reversing.

as if it's fooling anyone.


i wont post anything illegal, probably, and i have nothing against the word reversing. it's a nice word. it sounds mature, professional, clean. i still like the term cracking. one cracks nuts, safes, codes, bones, whips. it just sounds right and i'm not ashamed of it.