Re: AOL Instant Messenger - Away Setting and Snoopers

[full-disclosure () lists netsys com (Matthew Murphy)]

> i fail to see the importance of this.  the hide window option is primarily
> for preventing full screen applications (particularly games) from crashing
> or switching to the desktop when another user messages you.  i highly doubt
> the hide window option is intended for any security purposes.  if you're
> conserned with people viewing your screen, lock it with a screensaver or
> nt/2k/xp "lock" feature.

"Hide window" stops people from viewing your windows.  With this,
somebody *could* view your window.  It really is a matter of information
disclosure -- do I need to see three pages of chat to tell me the relevance
of 2 messages while I'm away?  Not likely...