On 4/5/07, James Muir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
norvid wrote:
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I've heard that properly configuring a firewall can be tricky. In any case, using a firewall still doesn't protect from Java applets reading identifying information locally and sending it back through the anonymous connection.
Actually, I believe that with the browser denied access to the internet, the normal 2-way java applet communication is prevented. Please try the test I mentioned.
In my opinion, I think its best just to disable Java, and all the other plugins mentioned in the warning on the download page.
I agree. I am throwing my idea out here just for info purposes so that those who know more than I might take it into consideration for whatever it's worth (perhaps not much).
You may be interested to know that there is a Live CD which bundles Tor and some ipchains rules. It is mentioned in the Tor FAQ -- see "Virtual Privacy Machine":
I am perfectly happy for my purposes with the way I have Tor configured. I'd likely give that a try if and when I get a new machine with a new OS. <snip> Dave
