Proper ettiquette for posting messages

Benjamin J. Weiss benjamin at weiss.name
Tue Jan 6 15:45:11 UTC 2004


From: "Fritz Whittington" <f.whittington at att.net>
> >Perhaps, but we run automated computer audits that track all .exe's for
> >unauthorized downloads.  :(
> >
> >I think that when I finish upgrading my server to FC1, I'll probably try
to
> >learn how to use mutt and just access my email via ssh...
> >
> >Ben
> >
> >
> Just curious, but could someone sneak around this by plugging in a USB
> flash drive and installing to that?  Partly depends on if you run the
> scans at random times during working hours, or only in the middle of the
> night.  And also if you only scan the HDs.  I hear that the USB pen
> drives are causing headaches for admins who want to enforce software
> installation policies...

I dunno, and to be honest, I don't care. :)

Seriously, I don't really think that the issue is sufficiently important to
risk my job. The policy is clear, the audit software shows that management
is serious about enforcement, and I have a mortgage to pay. :)

Ben





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