Re: Using BitchX safely
On Fri, 24 Oct 2003 13:33:32 -0700
Tom <tb.31020.nospam@comcast.net> wrote:
> I used to use mIRC a lot, but I knew Windows expertly enough that
> things like DCC didn't scare me. I'm scared I'll open a security hole
> on my system if I use BitchX and install identd.
>
> (1) Is BitchX secure by default?
> (2) Is Linux identd secure by default? Does it work behind firewall?
> (3) Is DCC and crap like that secure by default?
>
> I know *live* in IRC, I'm scared to death of using it on "your own
> turf". Should I be?
>
>
Bitchx is supposed to be better than most of them, but try a google on
ultramagnetic.
Regards,
David.
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