Jason Clishe
May 12th 03, 03:28 PM
"gilbert" > wrote in message
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> Dump your router and get yourself a Switch or a Hub.
> At least these devices do not contain a built-in firewall
> (why is there no option to disable such a function)
> which tends to do more harm than good.
Are you actually implying that a firewall does more harm than good? That has
got to be one of the most ludicrous statements I have ever heard.
So in other words, the ability to share files via IM is more important than
keeping hackers, crackers, viruses, worms, and trojan horses off your
computer? Do you realize that unprotected PC's are one of the main reasons
why so many self-propagating worms exist today? The recent SQL Slammer worm
that brought the Internet to it's knee's is a perfect example; the
destruction caused by that worm would have never happened had it not been
for improperly configured firewalls. By not having a firewall, not only are
you putting your own PC at risk, but you are actually aiding in the
spreading of self-propagating worms and putting the entire Internet at risk.
You need to have your Internet privileges removed for making such a
ridiculous suggestion.
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Jason Clishe
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> Dump your router and get yourself a Switch or a Hub.
> At least these devices do not contain a built-in firewall
> (why is there no option to disable such a function)
> which tends to do more harm than good.
Are you actually implying that a firewall does more harm than good? That has
got to be one of the most ludicrous statements I have ever heard.
So in other words, the ability to share files via IM is more important than
keeping hackers, crackers, viruses, worms, and trojan horses off your
computer? Do you realize that unprotected PC's are one of the main reasons
why so many self-propagating worms exist today? The recent SQL Slammer worm
that brought the Internet to it's knee's is a perfect example; the
destruction caused by that worm would have never happened had it not been
for improperly configured firewalls. By not having a firewall, not only are
you putting your own PC at risk, but you are actually aiding in the
spreading of self-propagating worms and putting the entire Internet at risk.
You need to have your Internet privileges removed for making such a
ridiculous suggestion.
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Jason Clishe
Remove NOSPAM when replying