Re: .pwl 2

Sunder (sunder@brainlink.com)
Fri, 04 Dec 1998 11:32:33 -0500

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> rumil wrote:
>
> What is the best way to make the .pwl files secure when using a win95
> network?
> Thanks again.

Here are two simple plans, each with three steps:

A. 1. Go to www.openbsd.org and order a CD of 2.4 or 2.3
   2. Install OpenBSD on every machine in the network, thus eliminating the
      horrid security hole that is Windblows95, disabling telnet and ftp
      and instead using SSH and SCP, and install CFS to secure your files.
   3. Send billg@microsoft.com an email telling him how lame his security is.

B. 1. Buy a large bucket of sand
   2. Insert your head in it
   3. reassure yourself that you are totally safe.

Since you're already aware that PWL files are a danger, I believe you will
avoid Option B.

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