On Sat, Mar 15, 2003 at 11:05:51AM -0800, Scott Hoffman wrote: > Part of the reason I didn't get mom a full-blown PC was the security > maintenance a PC requires. I figured the e-mail station doesn't > present much of an attack profile. Scott, before trusting it too far, I'd suggest sending your mother an email like this: +++ATH0DT1503<yourphonenumberhere> If your phone rings, something is wrong. Something very similar allowed the microsoft webtv system to dial, e.g, 911. It is amazing how a dirt-simple device can be used for nefarious purposes... -- "I think anybody who believes that they understand the will of God, and can act as an agent for God, is dangerous." -- Chris Hedges
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