Contest!

[iago]

The first person to find the end and post the secret code on this thread will win the prize.  I won't say much, and I won't be around for the rest of the night, but here's the link:
http://www.javaop.com/~iago/contest-8675309.html

I'm not going to reply to this thread unless there's a serious problem. 

There are no real rules: if you want to post how you are doing it, or work as a team, I don't care.  But only one person can win.

Finally, if you see this message somewhere along the lines:

dude, where's my database?

Error: Too many connections

refresh or try again in awhile; that is due to a crappy site and is beyond my control.

Good luck!

[EDIT]: THIS CONTEST WILL NO LONGER WORK.  I let a domain it requires expire, so oh well.

[deadly7]

What about

The page cannot be found
The page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.

Please try the following:

    * Make sure that the Web site address displayed in the address bar of your browser is spelled and formatted correctly.
    * If you reached this page by clicking a link, contact the Web site administrator to alert them that the link is incorrectly formatted.
    * Click the Back button to try another link.

HTTP Error 404 - File or directory not found.
Internet Information Services (IIS)

Technical Information (for support personnel)

    * Go to Microsoft Product Support Services and perform a title search for the words HTTP and 404.
    * Open IIS Help, which is accessible in IIS Manager (inetmgr), and search for topics titled Web Site Setup, Common Administrative Tasks, and About Custom Error Messages.

[Krazed]

*cough* http://www.javaop.com/~iago/thispagedoesntexist.html

[Towelie]

I am UBERLY confused :-(

* Towelie[x86] gives up

[iago]

Because everybody seems stuck, I'll tell you this: there IS something important about the "email". 

I don't want to give anything away, but notice one thing: the lines are a wide range of different lengths.  There's a reason for that.........

(disclaimer: the reason isn't obvious, however)

[Sidoh]

Broken link?

[trust]

Because everybody seems stuck, I'll tell you this: there IS something important about the "email". 

I don't want to give anything away, but notice one thing: the lines are a wide range of different lengths.  There's a reason for that.........

(disclaimer: the reason isn't obvious, however)

Did you get my email?

[iago]

Since Dodgeit.com is down (lamers, ruining my contest), here is the second clue, an email:

FROM: John.Chammel@church.com
TO: x86-contest@dodgeit.com

Greetings, John Sparc

I am from a small online church, and I'm here to
inform you that we want you to have fun
while doing your part
to ensure that less fortunatee
people have homes
that they can call their own.  Trust
me, you'll feel much better knowing that people are happy.

I just want you to know that I really am
on your side, and, although you might not believe, I
really am trying to help.  So please, can
you take a moment to listen to me
and hear what I have to say.

I am from a small country near Charleton
which is in the country of Urgandu
near the Pacific Ocean.  My church is on main/
5th street, in the absolute worst part
of the city.  Why? We always try to save
our money for people who need it, in our charties
rather than wasting it on a habitat
for us.   For a very small donation, you too can help
the less fortunate.  One man from Alabama
gave us only $40, and got a hug
for his generosity.  Wouldn't you love
to get that? I know I would.

If you are willing to donate, or even just wish
us good luck, please don't
hesitate to reply.  God loves you, and I hope you are blessed by Him

- Reverant John Chammel

[iago]

Just for another quick hint, yes, I chose the names "Sparc", "Chammel", "Charleton", "Ugandu", and "Alabama" for a reason. 

[Sidoh]

Psst, what's the first clue? o_O

[iago]

The first clue was the email address on the 404 page, but it seems that dodgeit.com has died for the time being

[deadly7]

What are we supposed to be looking for? What kind of "code"?

[Sidoh]

What are we supposed to be looking for? What kind of "code"?

I think that's the point of the contest: for us to find out.

[iago]

Yes, exactly.. i'll post a new hint every day till somebody gets it

deadly7 -- why'd you lock this thread? :-/

[Sidoh]

Please let me know when your web page is back up.