[plug] Lock the box

Mike Holland myk at golden.wattle.id.au
Fri Nov 5 16:14:39 WST 1999


On Fri, 5 Nov 1999, Kenworthy Family wrote:

> Am I missing something or is it normal for linux users to do it the hard way
> ; ) - if you want to deny ALL incoming connections, why not just pull the
> network cable?

Bill,
he only wanted to deny _incoming_ connections. The better hardware
solution is to put a diode in the cable, so outgoing still works.


Mike Holland <mike at golden.wattle.id.au>            Perth, Australia.
                          --==--
A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining
and wants it back the minute it begins to rain.
                -- Mark Twain




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