The FBI and various corporations have tried numerous times to shut me down with Federal Search Warrants and lawsuits. I survived four federal search warrants and was never arrested, handcuffed, or spent time in jail. There were lots of sleepless nights thinking about defending myself in court, but I always prevailed. If you're interested in this profession, be prepared for threats, lawsuits, and the FBI seizing all your computer equipment. My name is Ron Haines, though I go by the professional name "Joshua." Clients often ask why. I was watching the movie "WARGAMES" where the Government computer was called JOSHUA. I thought that would be cool for my computer, and the name stuck. I operate a website called "endlessvisions.net" and it has been active since 1994. I specialize in reverse engineering encrypted computer software and security issues that companies often have with their software. Here's the problem: Software developers use hardware dongles—small devices that plug into a computer's parallel or USB port—to ensure their products are legally purchased and not copied. When a dongle fails or becomes incompatible with upgraded systems, companies place panicked calls to the software developer trying to get their machines back up and running. But many are met with disconnected phone numbers, messages that their old software is no longer supported, or complete silence from the developer on which their whole company depends. Large corporations depend on this software to run critical operations—heavy machinery, medical equipment in hospitals, navigation systems. When the dongle fails and the developer is gone, these companies are dead in the water. That's where I come in. Over the years, hundreds of licensed corporations and small companies have hired Endless Visions to help them back up their software and secure their dongles in safety deposit boxes. I only work with licensed users who can prove ownership—their serial numbers are embedded in the software. I started programming Commodore computers in 1985, moved to the IBM PC market in 1993, and have been doing this work ever since. I'm now 76 years old, and thinking about all the memories and interesting people I've worked with over the last 30 years, I would love to do it all over again. It has been a very interesting ride. I've made mistakes in my life, but by taking chances, I've had great rewards. If you haven't made any mistakes, chances are you haven't accomplished anything! The best choice was defending myself Pro Per, not hiring expensive law firms that drain your money and force you into a plea bargain. Standing up for what's right—even when it's difficult—has been the most rewarding part of this journey. As Davy Crockett once said, "Be sure you're right, then go ahead."