[lug] open port

[D. Stimits]

Sean Reifschneider wrote:
> 
> On Fri, Mar 29, 2002 at 03:37:22PM -0700, D. Stimits wrote:
> >required anyway. It's archaic and weak, but I don't think it is a risk,
> >it is a help.
> 
> Until a remote root compromise is found...

Most of the time I wouldn't consider that a "minor" possibility, but I
feel identd is rather well made. I simply reiterate that the benefit in
cases where it helps far outweigh the risk. The same isn't true of many
services like telnet or ftp or dns.

D. Stimits, stimits at idcomm.com

> 
> Sean
> --
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>  Don't they generally involve a moose and an antenna?
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