Amusing feature of Earthlink DSL
Your EarthLink DSL service includes: [...other stuff deleted...] * Dynamic IP addressing for added security Hmmm, I've never considered DHCP an 'added security' when connecting to an ISP. I suppose it is, but I think for most of us on this list anyway, it's more of a hinderance :) -- Seeya, Paul -- Key fingerprint = 1660 FECC 5D21 D286 F853 E808 BB07 9239 53F1 28EE It may look like I'm just sitting here doing nothing, but I'm really actively waiting for all my problems to go away. If you're not having fun, you're not doing it right! ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
Re: Amusing feature of Earthlink DSL
On Thu, 19 Jun 2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Your EarthLink DSL service includes: [...other stuff deleted...] * Dynamic IP addressing for added security Hmmm, I've never considered DHCP an 'added security' when connecting to an ISP. I suppose it is, but I think for most of us on this list anyway, it's more of a hinderance :) It's security through obscurity... which is no real security benefit at all... Some marketing weenie probably asked for a positive spin on it, or some person who didn't know anything about security thought it up one night. It's misinformation like that that drive me nuts. Ben -- Thought for the day: Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic. ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss
