On 07 Apr 2001 01:18:31 +0200, David Levy wrote: > from http://www.webreview.com/pi/2000/05_12_00.shtml > > > does anyone think this issue should be studied ? > as key indices are being built, and freenet search engines also, anyone > searching for 'toto' could find a key such as '/music/toto/Africa.mp3' ... > but what if the file is in fact an exe or i don't know what kind of a virus > .... > > is there any check of the format/danger while inserting a file with basic > clients ????...... > > i may be wrong, but i don't know this kind of thing is done on Gnutella .... > > anyone interested ? > > PS : sorry for my poor english ...i am just a french frog! > > David >
Since Freenet only downloads and doesn't run any files (except those viewed by the proxy, but that's got a filter now), there is no way that freenet can spread a virus like outlook. It would be up to the person downloading the file to check it. As far as not knowing where files come from, that's part of the point of freenet, but also certain uploaders will become known by their SSK (If only they were readable!). If you want some software, you could go to the person who uploads under a certain public key, and you'd know it was quality. Or something like that. But then again, if you're downloading warez you deserve to get a virus. owen _______________________________________________ Devl mailing list Devl at freenetproject.org http://lists.freenetproject.org/mailman/listinfo/devl
