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RE: Apparently the practice was prevalent
From: John.Airey () rnib org uk
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 13:50:22 -0000
-----Original Message----- From: Martin Macok [mailto:martin.macok () underground cz] Sent: 11 February 2004 12:17 To: full-disclosure () lists netsys com Subject: Re: [Full-disclosure] Apparently the practice was prevalent
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In other words, "do not have open relays". Martin Mačok
I now give up. You've been unable to follow what I've written down clearly. The "it" in my former statement referred quite clearly to RFC 821. Try actually reading what I sent. Do I have to do everything for you? Are you some spotty teen who has to have everything done for them? Or are you a troll? You've completely missed the point. RFC 821 and 822 were inadequate even before April 2001. So most people ignored parts of them FOR GOOD REASON. There was NO GOOD REASON for Microsoft to ignore the RFCs in this case. Like you yourself said, there isn't an RFC for every bad idea, so even if any relevant RFC didn't mention username:password for http and https, it would STILL BE A BAD IDEA! I'm only continuing this so that the archives come to a sensible end, although I suspect you'll troll some more. Any further responses from me will probably contribute more heat than light. - John Airey, BSc (Jt Hons), CNA, RHCE Internet systems support officer, ITCSD, Royal National Institute of the Blind, Bakewell Road, Peterborough PE2 6XU, Tel.: +44 (0) 1733 375299 Fax: +44 (0) 1733 370848 John.Airey () rnib org uk According to the book of Acts, Eutychus was the first man to suffer from a General Protection Fault with Windows. - DISCLAIMER: NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient you should not use, disclose, distribute or copy any of the content of it or of any attachment; you are requested to notify the sender immediately of your receipt of the email and then to delete it and any attachments from your system. RNIB endeavours to ensure that emails and any attachments generated by its staff are free from viruses or other contaminants. However, it cannot accept any responsibility for any such which are transmitted. We therefore recommend you scan all attachments. Please note that the statements and views expressed in this email and any attachments are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of RNIB. RNIB Registered Charity Number: 226227 Website: http://www.rnib.org.uk _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
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- RE: Apparently the practice was prevalent Nick FitzGerald (Feb 09)
- RE: Apparently the practice was prevalent Shawn K. Hall (RA/Security) (Feb 09)
- RE: Apparently the practice was prevalent Schmehl, Paul L (Feb 09)
- Re: Apparently the practice was prevalent Cael Abal (Feb 09)
- RE: Apparently the practice was prevalent John . Airey (Feb 10)
- Re: Apparently the practice was prevalent Martin Mačok (Feb 10)
- RE: Apparently the practice was prevalent John . Airey (Feb 10)
- Re: Apparently the practice was prevalent Martin Mačok (Feb 10)
- RE: Apparently the practice was prevalent John . Airey (Feb 11)
- Re: Apparently the practice was prevalent Martin Mačok (Feb 11)
- RE: Apparently the practice was prevalent John . Airey (Feb 11)
- Re: Apparently the practice was prevalent Martin Mačok (Feb 11)