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Re: Port scanning legal


From: Dan Hollis <goemon () sasami anime net>
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 11:45:43 -0800 (PST)


On Tue, 19 Dec 2000, Shawn McMahon wrote:
Better lock me up; I can't count the number of times I've nmap-ed
somebody just to find out what OS they were using, either for personal
curiosity, or as part of an argument.

Cool. Since you're obviously in the right, how about scanning some
U.S. military networks and letting us all know what OS they are using?

If you like, I'll start an argument with you so you have the justification
you need to portscan.

-Dan




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