but still you are connected to some kind of a network then.. and some of the previous exploits just needed your system to be connected to a network with other exploited systems...Originally Posted by whackaxe
screw lynx, i do all my surfing with telnet
If a telnet client or lynx contain buffer overflows, then they can be exploited, it has nothing to do with running w/o a GUI.
Though that text-based internet that comes bundled with CygWin looks mighty fun (for those of us that don't browse born 24/7).
Solution: Use Opera!
The More You Know...!
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
I think we can all agree that all programs have exploits to be found, it just takes a good program developer to find and fix the problems.
"When I die I want to pass peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather did, not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car."
http://my.opera.com/forums/announcement.php?forumid=40
While we're talking about bugs in browsers, for anyone with IE, try searching for some text that doesn't exist on a page, and then hit F1 when the OK button comes up. It crashes.
Naturally I didn't feel inspired enough to read all the links for you, since I already slaved away for long hours under a blistering sun pressing the search button after typing four whole words! - Quzah
You. Fetch me my copy of the Wall Street Journal. You two, fight to the death - Stewie
And even that may not be secure enough, if someone manages to physically gain access to your computer....The only way to have a secure system is to have no internet connection
Look up a C++ Reference and learn How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
The most secure computer is a non-existant one.
Naturally I didn't feel inspired enough to read all the links for you, since I already slaved away for long hours under a blistering sun pressing the search button after typing four whole words! - Quzah
You. Fetch me my copy of the Wall Street Journal. You two, fight to the death - Stewie
then you have been seriously Pwn3d and there isn't much you can do apart from respect the guys determination
I loathe pointers
7.54 seems to be faster than 7.53 also.
