Re: dangers of P2P file sharing

From: Lee Daniel Crocker (lee@piclab.com)
Date: Fri Mar 28 2003 - 13:08:08 MST

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    > (gts <gts_2000@yahoo.com>):
    >
    > Sure, but as I understand it, (correct me if I'm wrong), file and printer
    > sharing must be enabled to run any kind of P2P client, including gnutella
    > clients. That alone presents a security risk, even if you never swap a
    > single file. Those of us running stand-alone computers have no need for file
    > and printer sharing, so the risk is entirely unnecessary.

    Any P2P client that requires you to turn on your OS's file or
    printer sharing is hopelessly broken. There's is absolutely no
    technical reason for that, and no legitimate excuse. 

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Lee Daniel Crocker <lee@piclab.com> <http://www.piclab.com/lee/>
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