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Subject: Re: firewalls worsen security?
From: Jeff Misrahi - Client-Server Engineering <misrahij @ btco . com>
Date: Fri, 26 Aug 1994 21:33:00 +0100 (BST)
To: "Philip R. Moyer" <prm @ netcom . com>
Cc: firewalls @ GreatCircle . COM
In-reply-to: <199408261540 . IAA16067 @ netcom16 . netcom . com>


On Fri, 26 Aug 1994, Philip R. Moyer wrote:

> ...  
> Clearly, firewalls are useful tools in the right hands.  They also create
> a dangerous complacency amongst their owners....
> 
> Cheers,
> Phil.

ALL tools are dangerous in the wrong hands, as are cars, fruits and pets.
This should not preclude their need or use.  
A tool (defn: an instrument or apparatus used in performing an operation) 
will be appreciated and used well in the right hands; a firewall is no 
exception.

see - you can have postings here without "hacker" in the subject field :>}

/Jeff


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