TexorcisT

TexorcisT is the nym for Tex Mignog and a punk rock band he led by the same name.

Technologist Tex Mignog (1969-2002), aka the TexoricsT (sic), is the founder and 'Chief Subversion Officer' of the Collusion Syndicate hacker group.

As the spokesperson for the Collusion Syndicate, the TexoricisT made numerous open appearances at computer security events such as H.O.P.E. and DefCon and was often quoted by the media on computer related security, political and cultural issues by reporters for a variety of media outlets, some examples being KVUE News , the Austin American-Statesman and The Washington Post .

The TexorcisT was one of the most frequent contributors to the Collusion E-zine.

Notable Accomplishments:

1995 - An application developed by the TexorcisT to point out security issues with the that was later re purposed by and for spammers.

1998 - The Port-A-LAN is described as a "LAN-in-a-Box" and designed by the TexorcisT to facilitate quick network deployments. With Cat 3 50-pin telco cable and break-out "harmonicas" to quickly deploy a 160 node network at a previously unwired location in less than one hour. (Developed prior to the advent of WiFi popularity.)

1998-2001 - The Collusion Syndicate, led by the TexorcisT hosted the irQconflict , the largest seasonal computer gaming tournament in the South-Central US. These events were different in that they were very large for LAN party standards (100-200 gamers) and included a rave like atmosphere with DJs, club lighting and projectors showing computer animation and machinima. They took place in various venues in Austin, Texas, utilized Port-A-LAN technology and, due to its size, required the re-engineering of the venues' electrical wiring. These events drew attendance from all over Texas and surrounding states. The Collusion Group took the show on the road in 1999, taking the irQconflict to DefCon 7 and in 2000 was invited to do their thing in conjunction with SXSW Interactive and COnduit 2K electronic film festival and was where some machinima films chose to debut , during the gaming.

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