Linux and High speed accessability
Terry Klarich
terry at ki5zw.ampr.org
Wed Nov 14 16:02:17 EST 2001
On Tue, 13 Nov 2001 23:07:21 -0600 (CST)you write:
>On Tue, 13 Nov 2001, Terry Klarich wrote:
>> At this time, I wouldn't consider wireless. There is big problems with
>> security. I did hear of a product which used the home wiring though. Can't
>> remember how or where though. Maybe a search on google is in order.
>
>OK, can't resist this one. You are connecting a computer to a network with
>zero security. You are recieving email that has been god only knows where
>and could easily be seen by anyone and their brother. Now you are a bit
>concerned because there is a theretical weakness in security?????
You miss the point. I couldn't care any less if someone listens to my internet conversations. In fact, you should always assume
someone is listening. That is why I use pgp and ssh when necessary. My concerns are with others using my network without my
permission or knowledge.
Terry
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Terry Klarich (KI5ZW)
A man is not complete until he is married; then, he is finished.
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