9/29/2010 6:13 PM Hi Vili,
On 9/29/2010 Vili wrote: >> probably compromised) SSL servers. That's why our core users value us: >> the system administrators put The Bat! to their users and can sleep >> well. The users won't send a message to a compromised servers. This is >> the unique trait of The Bat! and we don't want to loose this niche. V> Before any word: we, who are against the current method, also want TB V> to be the best. Hey, I am making money from it, and believe me, I dont V> look for short-term solutions to quickly get customers, I need V> customers who are satisfied. Best advertisement, least support if no V> problem with the software, more income on the long run. V> After this pledge: TB is inconsistent on an area related to this V> topic. And that is to allow running attachments with certain V> extensions. By default, the user is not allowed to run files with exe, V> pif, etc. extensions. But he has the right to modify that list in the V> Settings. So, the user CAN compromise his system via the "help" of TB. V> This current topic is very similar, I think. V> Max: you will not lose that niche, if you do everything you can V> protect the user, but give them the CHOICE. V> I think, we all agree here at the list that the best solution would be V> this: if there is a problem with the certificate, V> then a big red warning window appears with the reason clearly stated. V> List the possible issues, but let the user decide. Say something about V> "contact your administrator", "your system may be compromised", BUT V> give the user the choice to be dumb and go ahead. Sometimes the small V> companies will not update their certificate, financial issues, and V> then TB is dead... You dont want that. V> This is my two eurocents, Vili I agree with you Vili. I do think the ability to bypass a bad certificate should be a toggle in Preferences so that sys admins have the ability to allow or deny this activity. There are some of my users who should not be allowed to bypass anything. - -- Paul The Bat! v.4.2.36.4 on Windows 7 Pro 64 bit 6.1.7600 No IMAP No OTFE ________________________________________________________ Current beta is 4.2.33.9 | 'Using TBBETA' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
