On Wed, 16 Feb 2000, jfmurphy wrote:
> Have setup Mandrake with the typical install option. I have cable excess
> coming soon to my area and have read some post on security on cable providers.
> I wasn't aware that while using cable excess you're on a open network. Now
> most providers will claim they have security, yet I feel this is a hackers
> dream space. Most of us have banking and credit info on our home computers so
> having the computer on, it's connected to the cable network, as far I
> understand it.
it's not different from being on a dialup, your just as open then.
> Now will the high security install method do any good in this area or
> additional firewall software be needed to be secure on a cable connection?
>
> John....
cd /usr/doc/msec-0.9/
less security.txt
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