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You don't have to worry about your computer being compromised as long as
you don't accept dcc sends while on Irc and don't run any .exe file that
you are unfamiliar with that you might have received in Email or by any
other means. A cable connection is much faster than a dialup modem but
more so for downloading than for outgoing traffic. Other than that, it is
no more risky to use than a dialup connection.
Bob
At 01:22 PM 7/20/99 +1000, ramon wrote:
>Hi PJF
>
>I have a cable connection and would never go
>back to a modem - there is no comparison when it
>comes to speed and reliability.
>
>There are issues of security you need to address, however,
>if you go to cable.
>
>I suggest if al least install a firewall (winproxy is free) and
>netbuster (also free) to protect against hackers looking to
>take control of your machine.
>
>regards
>
>ray
>
>R Barros
>101/25 Market Street
>Sydney NSW 2000
>Australia
>
>Voice: 61 2 92673470
>Fax: 61 2 92673478
>E-Mail: rbarros@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
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>From: patrick fernicola <patefern@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: realtraders <realtraders@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: gen:cable connection
>Date: Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:47 AM
>
>Anyone have pros or cons about a cable connection to the internet for
>trading on line?
>
>PJF
>
>
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