more named problems

Lee A. Butler butler at BRL.MIL
Thu Mar 15 07:14:05 AEST 1990


>With regards to named problem message from Eric Pearce on march 14.
 [ stuff deleted ]
>2. Go into the /usr/NeWS/lib/NeWS and edit init.ps.
>   Change NetSecurityWanted from true to false.

WARNING:  This will allow ANYONE from ANY MACHINE with IP access to your
machine to talk to your NeWS server!  This implies the ability to open
windows, close windows, alter windows, etc.  IMHO this is a little too
trusting for ANY machine connected to the Internet!

Lee A. Butler
SLCBR-VL-V                                      Internet: butler at brl.mil
Ballistic Research Laboratory                      Phone: (301) 278-8740
Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD 21005-5066



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