A downloadable Internet proxy program that is the bane of high school Internet filters everywhere.
UltraSurf originated in 2003 as an anti-censorship program for Chinese Internet users. Its use in high schools began in 2008, but it exploded into popularity in early 2009 and quickly became a major issue for high schools, who are used to blocking traditional Internet-based proxies.
UltraSurf is perhaps best known for the golden lock icon that appears in the bottom right corner of the screen while the program is in use. Students will sometimes hide this movable icon behind the taskbar because it is so easily visible to teachers and administrators.
UltraSurf is almost impossible to block on school campuses because it is a downloadable program run off of a USB flash drive instead of a website that can be blocked through a filter. Like traditional proxies, it is used primarily to gain access to Facebook, Youtube, and other commonly blocked websites.
"Nerdy" students may gain instant popularity by proliferating the program to more popular students, though results may vary.
UltraSurf originated in 2003 as an anti-censorship program for Chinese Internet users. Its use in high schools began in 2008, but it exploded into popularity in early 2009 and quickly became a major issue for high schools, who are used to blocking traditional Internet-based proxies.
UltraSurf is perhaps best known for the golden lock icon that appears in the bottom right corner of the screen while the program is in use. Students will sometimes hide this movable icon behind the taskbar because it is so easily visible to teachers and administrators.
UltraSurf is almost impossible to block on school campuses because it is a downloadable program run off of a USB flash drive instead of a website that can be blocked through a filter. Like traditional proxies, it is used primarily to gain access to Facebook, Youtube, and other commonly blocked websites.
"Nerdy" students may gain instant popularity by proliferating the program to more popular students, though results may vary.
UltraSurf is so mainstream these days that even my teacher uses it to get on Facebook during lunch.
It's funny how the computer geeks became popular overnight just because they introduced those preps to UltraSurf.
It's funny how the computer geeks became popular overnight just because they introduced those preps to UltraSurf.
by Proxy master May 18, 2009
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Kid 1: Hey dude, can you send me the link to the Ultrasurf chrome extension? I wanna play CoolMathGames and NewGrounds but it says it’s blocked.
Kid: Sure! *sends link*
Kid: Sure! *sends link*
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Get the Ultramuffin mug.UltraSoft was/is a popular Door Game producer for BBS systems of all types and for Telnet operations. Also known as UltraSoft-Online in more recent times, due to the Internet. They began producing an advanced genre of Door Games in the late 80s and throughout most of the 90's, featuring graphic animation and sound effects, something seldom seen before, in that type of BBS-related software.
UltraSoft was featured in books like 'BBS Secrets" from IDG Publishing and others, and in BBS Related articles and on a number of software CDs. A few of the Door Games they produced were Top Ranked Boxing, Animated Backgammon, and Saratoga Raceway. There is also a Drag Strip Game and a High-Speed Indianapolis Oval Track Racing Game.
Since that time they still upgrade their doorgames for BBS systems on Telnet, but also produce a variety of shareware programs for other platforms, such as Windows 95 up through Vista.
It's my understanding they still have at least one primary web site, if not more, where files can be downloaded. I don't have a URL handy though.
UltraSoft was featured in books like 'BBS Secrets" from IDG Publishing and others, and in BBS Related articles and on a number of software CDs. A few of the Door Games they produced were Top Ranked Boxing, Animated Backgammon, and Saratoga Raceway. There is also a Drag Strip Game and a High-Speed Indianapolis Oval Track Racing Game.
Since that time they still upgrade their doorgames for BBS systems on Telnet, but also produce a variety of shareware programs for other platforms, such as Windows 95 up through Vista.
It's my understanding they still have at least one primary web site, if not more, where files can be downloaded. I don't have a URL handy though.
Saratoga Raceway Door Game for Bulletin Board Systems (BBS)
UltraSoft Top Ranked Boxing BBS Door Game
UltraSoft Animated Backgammon BBS Door Game
Indy Speedway BBS Door Game
UltraSoft Top Ranked Boxing BBS Door Game
UltraSoft Animated Backgammon BBS Door Game
Indy Speedway BBS Door Game
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