I'd like to relate to the security issue of having a constant internet
connection. There is a site that I've seen recommended,
http://grc.com/x/ne.htm?bh0bkyd2 , by Steve Gibson, which goes into great
detail about the dangers of being hacked. Even after seeing his site I still
haven't figured out if I'm at risk now that I'm connected through ADSL.

I'm not sure if this is more of a software or hardware issue, but I would
appreciate advice on this topic.

TIA,
David Landau

> Date:    Wed, 3 Nov 1999 11:34:21 -0600
> From:    Steve Dias <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: New ADSL phone line
>
> > I would like to ask a couple questions about this if I may.
> >
> > 1. When my current ISP offers this service will I be able to keep my
same
> email
> > address?
>
> Most likely, yes. When my local TelCo brought out their ADSL 18 months
ago,
> I was able to keep the same account with them and thus, the same email
> address. The service has been excellent, I hope I never have to go back to
a
> modem.
>
> > 2. When you say "connected all the time" I assume there is a way to
> disconnect when
> > I need all my system resources for other tasks?
>
> There should be no need to. While the connection is always there, if you
> don't have your browser or email programs open and running there shouldn't
> be data flow into your PC. I'm assuming you don't have a LAN running
> NetBeui, in which case a firewall would be a good idea.
>
> Steve
>
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