[plug] Installing a file

[Gregory Orange]

"I have recently had a request to install the following file" - that
file could contain *anything*. Just because it is named
somethingsomething-teamviewer-somethingsomething, that is no reason to
trust it. If someone wants you to install a particular program, get it
from a reliable source, e.g. the URL that Oli provided - note the
https!

On 30 November 2017 at 10:55, Oli Hills <oli at deathbycomputers.co.uk> wrote:
> I would assume it's the remote connection software:-
> https://www.teamviewer.com/en/
>
> Only install if you want the person requesting install to have remote access to your computer.
>
> Oli
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "lranderson" <lan89295 at bigpond.net.au>
> To: plug at plug.org.au
> Sent: Thursday, 30 November, 2017 10:38:36 AM
> Subject: [plug] Installing a file
>
>
>
>      Hi Pluggers
>
>      I have recently had a request to install the following
>      file/program   teamviewer_12.0.85001_i386.deb.
>
>      Before I consider doing an install are there any pluggers
>      out there who may know what this file/program is all about.
>
>      Look forward  any replies.
>
>      Thanks.
>
>
>      Laurie
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Gregory Orange