Re: licq-0.85
- From: John Madden <weez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: technocracy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2000 19:09:38 -0500
On Wed, 12 Jul 2000, you wrote:
> > security for a form of communication that has been, until now, riddled with
> > security problems. So what think ye all?
>
> I think IMs are a good thing in general, but bad in specifics. SSL is a nice
> addition. The worst thing I've seen is that ICQ tells anybody who asks your
> current IP address... Perfect for DOS attacks and what-not...
Well, it can be configured to not show it. And really, if you want to find it
out, just message someone directly, then look at your netstat.
John
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