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Is there a command I can run on a *NIX web server (ps or netstat, etc) that will allow me to see what foreign ip address is accessing the server and repeatedly running a perl script? I have root access. For the past week or so, I have been seeing alot of unusual activity on our web server. Our page counters are not reflecting ANY new page views during these times. So whoever these 'visitors' are, they are not typical. However, top reports a constant cycle of 3-4 commands being run (I am not sure of the order?): accept, select, kqread, run, pipdwt, sbwait. These 4 processes repeat over & over again, with about a 10 second pause in between each cycle. When I run netstat, it outputs screens that often contain IPs and domains for university & state government websites, which are VERY rare to see on this server, especially, with 3-5 of them appearing at the same time. Between the increased activity and the types of sites, my gut tells me these remote servers have been hacked and are now being used as bots to either generate spam through some perl script on our web server or they are being used to constantly access the server to slow our connection & block other legitimate visitors. Again, my question is how to see what IPs are accessing which files on the server or running which perl scripts? Here are some screenshots of top running on the webserver so you can see what I am seeing. Again, these several processes keep cycling over & over & over again (without any page views), which is something I have not seen in the 18 years this server has been running - And here are 2 netstat screenshots that show some of the questionable items. Unfortunately, this screenshot does not include any of the .gov's, 'police.website.org' (or similar) items I keep finding & I often find several of these types of items appearing concurrently, which never happens on this server -

First wristie of 2015

Cats, having recently lost 2 family members to cancer, I have tended to remain silent during your struggle as there is little to say that you have not already heard. Still, I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear the disheartening news. But try to hang in there as many new cancer treatments are in the pipeline which, while they may not provide a cure or long-term remission, may give you (usable) time & be a bridge to the next 'new treatment'.

Limiting to rep dials, this is probably my best, a V72-powered MQ painted to my specs with a gen coronet

Amazingly, still wearing 1 of my Newmans

Good thing it was not your wrist. You might have lost a watch!

'tis the day before Christmas & I am still wearing 1 of my Newmans

Exactly.

Well done. Someone is going to have a very merry Christmas.

Looks genuine to me.

Welcome & I hope the purpose of the story is not to trick someone into thinking the rep he is buying is a rare gen with a (fake) provenance. But for variations on the Sub theme, check with some of the sellers listed under Watches, Clothing & Accessories on our main page

When dealing with '50s Rolexes, that is a very important detail

Wearing 1 of my Daytonas on Sunday

Please do not repost an entire set of pics & then add a line or 2.

I paid considerably more than $300 for these back then, but, as I have said many times (& has been proven over & over again), today's 'insane' Rolex price is tomorrow's Rolex bargain. So get them while you can. The idea is to stockpile & keep NOS parts for another 10 or so years & then cash them out when their value is an order of magnitude more than their original insane cost. (These are NOT for sale)

Well done, Tom. All that is needed now is some 'natural' wear & patina. Many years ago, I had a similar 'happy accident' that lit my path on the road to frankens & gens. I came across a TZ post from a guy who had an unused 3035 he received from Rolex as part of a display his company was contracted to make for them. In the end, the display never got used & he did not need/want the movement. For some reason, the post completely missed the attentions of most TZ readers (especially, those who would instantly appreciate the value of a NOS 3035), so I was able to pick it up for a song. This led to my putting together my 1st franken-gen (a 100% gen watch assembled out of gen parts from disparate sources). And the rest, as they say, is history.

The problem is that most rep tubes are made of inferior metal, which tends to weakness and breakage. I would recommend replacing it with a gen or Swiss-made aftermarket tube, which is available from ofrei.com, cousinsuk.com & most other watch supply firms. To remove, you will need to remove the caseback, release the stem (procedure varies depending on the type of movement in your rep - see the Watchmaking section of RWG for general instructions) & use tweezers or a small flathead screw driver to unscrew the broken tube from the inside of the crown. You can use a small, 3-sided file slid into the remaining portion of the tube in the case to unscrew it. To install the new tube, use the same file to install the new tube in the case. Snug it with moderate finger pressure only; do not force or tighten it as it will snap off! Then, reassemble. If unsure or you lack the tools, by all means, take the watch to a local watchmaker & have him handle the replacement for you. It is a quick & easy job for a professional watchmaker.

Ditto, but you probably will not require any oil, heat or other additional items. Just wedge a file inside the tube & unscrew. I would also replace with a gen (ebay) or Swiss-made generic tube (available from watch parts sellers like ofrei, cousinsuk, etc), which will feel better & last much longer than any rep part. Trust me on this.

All MQ (with gen coronets that I added) & the only thing I have seen that is better are gens

I think when the OP said 'I just stumbled upon an ad for a solid 18k gold daytona with eta 7750', he meant an advertisement (not Authorized Dealer). But, as others have already said, this is not a very accurate rep. In general, it is best to avoid reps with 'gold' &/or 'jewels'. The 'gold' is flashed & often wears off revealing the underlying steel color, which makes the watch useless unless you WANT to advertise the fact that you are wearing a 'FAKE ROLEX'. The 'jewels' tend to be either glass or low end CZ, neither of which look very real, especially, on a FAKE ROLEX. Unfortunately, modern Daytonas are a tough watch to replicate well. There are a number of options/variations, depending on what you are willing to give up to have your cake. Best to use the Search feature to read Ziggy's & By-Tor's excellent reviews on both the 'secs @ 6' 7750 & Daytona before hitting any BUY buttons. You might also want to search out my 'powdered graphite' remedy that addresses the inherent issues of the secs @ 6 7750 that powers many modern Daytona reps.

Wore my old 'Graph today

Thank goodness for good management.....& backup schemes.