Re: hardware vs software security

From: Florian Reitmeir (squat_at_gmx.net)
Date: 10/27/03 

Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 20:36:19 +0100

Hi,

>>PS: I'm very paranoid, and i use a very good spamfilter.
> Spam is a small threat to protect against. The chief danger in spam
> is the volume, and the rise in blood pressure that comes when viewing
> the crap, and the urge to kill the fsckers. Spam filters are a waste
> of time.

:-) so I filter it, its better for health.

cu Florian

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