[ale] AT&T Broadband blocking inbound http?

[Jonathan Rickman]

On Mon, 13 Aug 2001, Wandered Inn wrote:

> Which specifically says:
>
> "AT&T Broadband does not allow servers to be connected to the cable
> modem. This means that no computer in a personal network can be used as
> a server."

Translation: It's not allowed.

> > Section 9B (http://help.broadband.att.com/subagreelease.jsp) states:
> >
> > (b) FTP/HTTP Service Setup. Customer should be aware that when using the
> > Service to access the Internet or any other online network or service,
> > there are certain applications, such as FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
> > server or HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) server, which may be used to
> > allow other Service users and Internet users to gain access to Customer's
> > computer. If Customer chooses to run such applications, Customer should
> > take the appropriate security measures. Neither AT&T nor @Home Network
> > shall have any liability whatsoever for any claims, losses, actions,
> > damages, suits or proceedings resulting from, arising out of or otherwise
> > relating to the use of such applications by Customer, including without
> > limitation, damages resulting from others accessing Customer's computer.

Translation: In today's litigtion-happy society it is often good to absolve
yourself of all responsibility for damages incurred by people who choose to
violate the established rules clearly stated above.

My view: I think that they are referring to client side stuff here and just
stepped all over their tongue. In essence, they are not responsible if you visit
a web-site and get the smack laid down on you by a java applet because you are
too lazy to tweak the security settings in your browser. Either way, it is
poorly worded and unclear.

-- 
Jonathan Rickman
X Corps Security
http://www.xcorps.net

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