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Re: [PLUG] I can view my system via dial up
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On Wed, 22 Mar 2000, Tom Joyce wrote:
> Hi,
> I run Linux on my home PC I have the web server running and various other
> services by default. I connect to a local ISP with Kppp. I was using the kfm
> browser and was wondering what it would look like in the logs some sites
> keep, the Operating System browser type etc., I went to
> http://straylight.cso.niu.edu/ncsa/cgi/examples.html and tried one of the
> scripts to see my Enviorment variables. I noticed it showed me my remote
> address, an IP number. I entered that IP address in my browser and my personal
> PC web page appeared. I can Telnet ,FTP via the Internet to my own PC. Of
> course this number changes on each dial up.
>
> I don't really have a question but I thought it was cool and just wondered if
> anyone else knows this can be done or cares.
Welcome to the world of unix :)
I used to leave my machine connected 24/7, and access my home computer
from work all the time (when I had a dedicated line at my mom's house).
Relatively soon I hope to get DSL, with a static IP, and move my home page
to my computer.
This should also open your eyes a bit to the fact that everyone else in
the world can also access your computer. Make sure your kernel's compiled
w/ firewalling & play w/ ipchains (this isn't required, but fun).
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