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Posted by FromTheRafters on July 30, 2008, 2:12 pm
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> FromTheRafters wrote:
>>> "FromTheRafters" wrote:
>>>
>>>>> "FromTheRafters" wrote:
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>>>>>> But how do we know that clicking that link will actually
>>>>>> resolve to that (considering the topic) legitimate site? :O)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> URL's are not dangerous, however the software you run to
>>>>>> access them may well be.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> Those of us who have reached the age of discretion right click on the
>>>>> link,
>>>>> then copy and paste into our browser's address bar.
>>>> Which doesn't address the DNS poisoning issue. Any URL at all
>>>> (requiring a lookup) is suspect. Only comparing returns from a known
>>>> good name server can confirm if the URL's friendly name is actually
>>>> where your browser will be directed.
>>>> ..
>>> Point taken.
>>> But even before the DNS issue using the Internet involves a certain
>>> amount
>>> of trust.
>>
>> ...and a certain amount of luck. :o)
>>
>> DNS is like the mother of all hosts files and adware/foistware has
>> already shown how useful the name servers can be for increasing
>> overall stickiness.
>
> You know, I have yet to see a single posting from you that makes any
> sense..... Welcome to the Kill File (along with this thread.......)....
Specifically what didn't you understand? I'll try to explain what I
meant in any of my previous posts.
Killfile me if you want, but there is no need to announce it unless
you are trolling.
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