[plug] Lock the box

Brad Campbell brad at seme.com.au
Fri Nov 5 16:35:56 WST 1999


Mike Holland wrote:
> 
> 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.

Given that the ppp link is my main worry, it's easier than a diode.
Just clip the rx line from the modem's connector..
Instant one way data :p)

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