On Sun, Jun 08, 2003 at 03:15:18PM +0200, Eli Billauer wrote:

> as opposed to Muli, my preferences are in the reverse order: Spam 
> filtering first, securing wireless networks, and then last the full 
> disclosure issue.

Ok, noted. If just you and me vote, I get to choose :-) 
(actually, Aviram gets to choose). 

> Now as for this:
> 
> >Wireless networks (in)security. Obviously, it's much harder to secure
> >a wireless network - you don't need physical access to join it. War
> >driving refers to the process of driving around, searching for and
> >finding open wireless network. 
> >
> I suppose we're talking about LANs? Because if the wireless connection 
> is used to connect to the web, aren't we always assuming that everyone 
> is hostile? This is what the lecture is about? Maybe?

Some wireless networks are "open for all", and some require some sort
of authentication to join. 

> Besides, does anyone really use wireless connections in Israel?

Yes. IBM HRL has 100% wireless coverage around our site, and we aren't
the only ones. 
-- 
Muli Ben-Yehuda
http://www.mulix.org
http://www.livejournal.com/~mulix/

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