Re: Windows Security and Newsgroups

On Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:22:28 +0100, Gordon wrote:

I think you'll find, even in the Colonies, that the Router set-up will
contain a User name and Password - how otherwise would the ISP control who
uses it's services?

And you'd be wrong. Access is typically controlled by restricting the
subnet from which access can be gained to those subnets controlled by the
ISP in question. While there are some ISPs that use PPOE most are simply
direct connect with no user name or password required.

--
Paul Adare
MVP - Identity Lifecycle Manager
http://www.identit.ca
Your password is pitifully obvious.
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