Re: Security Check for ADSL Router required.

From: Bob (bob@idhan.net)
Date: 05/30/02 

From: bob@idhan.net (Bob)
Date: 30 May 2002 14:13:06 -0700

Regardless of the content on his site, he does sensationalize security
issues with Windows-based PCs.

His site is full of unnecessary fear tactics and gratuitous
self-promotion, which turns the more tech-savvy crowd away from what
may actually be a helpful and informative resource.

" Mark Strelecki, ACP" <be6-506@nospam.strelecki.com> wrote in message news:<#vkoHU#BCHA.1940@tkmsftngp04>...
> Reality Check.
>
> GRC.COM is helmed by Steve Gibson, author of SpinRite and ShieldsUp!
> security testing website for Windows users.
>
> He has a sizeable stable of available freeware and his site is loaded with
> knowledge regarding computer security and privacy issues for users of
> Windows-based PCs.
>
> Steve is currently developing and testing a next-generation DNS analysis
> tool that will ALSO be freely given away to all who visit his site.
>
> He DOES draw a lot of surfers, and that makes for some jealousy among his
> peers, unfortunately.
>
> Seek, and ye shall know the truth.
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> Mark Strelecki, ACP BE6.2600.011208c
> Computing and Programming Since 1975 http://www.strelecki.com
> Protect Your Rights -- Fight UCITA http://www.4cite.org
>
>
> "S. Pidgorny [MVP]" <slavickp@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:#GhZfj8BCHA.2052@tkmsftngp02...
> > I wouldn't recommend content at grc.com: the guy behind the site is after
> > sensations.
> >
> > --
> > Svyatoslav Pidgorny, MS MVP, MCSE
> > -= F1 is the key =-
> >