PackMule wrote:
> I have a Slackware (9.1) box set up that only has one IP of
> 192.168.0.96. I have been under the impression that this is safe from
> the outside world because it's not a routable address but someone I
> know who I've always respected says that it's not safe. I still keep
> pretty up to date with patches and whatnot but would be interested in
> finding out who's right. If I am wrong I guess I'll have to start
> paying a little more attention.

what address you have on your computer doesn't matter. the question is: is
it in some way connected to the internet? if it is, then it is in principle
possible to break into it.

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