On Sat, 2007-08-04 at 16:10 +0930, Tim wrote: > Tim: > >> I think there's been enough proofs on the net that it is easy to > >> crack, in itself. Yes, the chances of it happening if you're not > in > >> the thick of things is slimmer, but don't forget that someone > trying > >> to steal free net (or do illegal things through someone else's > >> internet) can do so at a distance with a good enough antenna. > > Aaron Konstam: > > At home that is AT&T's problem not mine. > > Hmm, I wouldn't like to get into legal wrangles if someone else did > something nefarious through *your* connection. But leaving aside > that, > does your internet have limits (bandwidth limiting, monthly download > allowances), or extra costs for downloading more than a certain > amount? > If so, that's another reason to guard your network. Of course you are correct and I was just being difficult for no reason. Well there is a slight reason. I get bothered when people overplay the security card. The rule is that the strength of the lock on a safe should be proportional to to the value of what is inside. -- ======================================================================= It's not enough to be Hungarian; you must have talent too. -- Alexander Korda ======================================================================= Aaron Konstam telephone: (210) 656-0355 e-mail: akonstam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
