On Fri, 14 May 2004 01:43:42 -0500, PackMule <packmule13@yahoo.com> 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.

Is your box connected to a network? Are you blocking all trafic on the
device connected to the network? Are there any user logins for users who you
can't trust?

Sebastian
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