On Friday 22 Oct 2004 14:42, cervixcouch wrote:
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> So how exactly does one safeguard against a trojan when installing an RPM?

You don't install rpms from sources that are not well-known to be reputable - 
Mandrake mirrors, Sourceforge sites, PLF mirrors are OK, and there are 
others.  If you don't know the site, ask on the lists whether others can 
vouch for it.  Pretty straightforward, really.  After all, if someone was 
wanting to put a Trojan into an rpm they could just as easily add a 
signature, so knowing your sources is the best safeguard.

Anne
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