Re: Do you use HOSTS file ?

From: Thor Kottelin (thor_at_anta.net)
Date: 07/30/04 

Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 12:45:45 +0300

Programmershouse wrote:
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> Thor Kottelin <thor@anta.net> wrote in message news:<41093113.339FE93B@anta.net>...
> > Programmershouse wrote:
> > >
> > > Thor Kottelin <thor@anta.net> wrote in message news:<4101429C.C3F47A91@anta.net>...

> > > > You cannot know the absolute location of the hosts file.
> >
> > > Thor, I was talking about the usual location.
> >
> > I don't remember seeing that on your page.
>
> Thor : Even if it is not written, you should understand it like that.

Well, I'm not a mind reader, and I'm surprised someone who uses the
pseudonym "Programmershouse" doesn't write exactly what they mean. Maybe you
also blame your programs for working as written, not as intended.

> Ok I post on comp.security.misc only. You mean it is bad to have the
> same message on different usenet groups ?

Crossposting a message is sometimes appropriate, but follow-ups should
always be set to one group.

> > My solution for a customer would depend on the problem. Advertisements in
> > themselves are not often considered a high-priority security issue, if one
> > at all; ad blocking seems to be more of a end-user hobby.

> It is not a hobby : it is defending privacy. It is security. Like
> firewalls are not a hobby. You are really writing nonsense.

IS security is usually defined as data availability, integrity and
confidentiality. Sometimes non-repudiation is also included. I don't really
view banner ads as a serious danger to any of the above. The issue has more
to do with playing around with the user experience.

> "Leeching containt" bull*** is just a plain lie.

This is where you need to request your mother to wash your filthy mouth with
soap, and take away your keyboard until you learn to behave. *plonk*

Thor 

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