Re: "Small" Bug - silly question again
Well, we can think about that when there really /is/ an install.
"Alan P. Laudicina" wrote:
>
> On Thu, Mar 16, 2000 at 08:41:59PM +0100, Marcus Brinkmann wrote:
> > On Thu, Mar 16, 2000 at 07:59:15PM +0100, Zsombor Gergely wrote:
> > > Everybody seems to know what the login shell is useful for.
> > > I am an unfortunate exception. Please, explain me this!
> >
> > You are desperately in need for a shell, to read your email (via IMAP),
> > browse the net, check a domain name, or whatever. A machine is nearby
> > running the Hurd.
> >
> > You go to the machine and use it.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Marcus
> >
>
> Ok, I started this thread, and I think it's time I make another comment
> here. I see your example here, someone needing a shell to read email or
> browse the net, check a domain, etc. Here's scenerio #2: Evil Cracker
> at the university needs a shell he can use to telnet into a machine he
> has obtained the passwords to illegally. A machine is nearby running
> the Hurd....... Think about it. Sure, the idea of it is revolutionary,
> but should it really be included by default on every installation of
> the Hurd? I think there should at least be in option in the installation.
>
> Thanks,
> Alan P. Laudicina
>
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