[ale] Sunday 05-22-05 6PM RUN-AS-ROOT CHALLENGE

[Geoffrey]

Jonathan Rickman wrote:
> On 5/18/05, Jim Popovitch <jimpop at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>>How do you know his configuration?  How do you know that the upstream
>>router/firewall/gateway would allow what you describe?
> 
> 
>>Too often on this list people think they know more about others and
>>their systems then they really do.  It shows in their gross assumptions
>>and generalizations.
> 
> 
> You're right. I'm a clueless newb with no idea what's going on. I bow
> to your superior knowledge and experience. Moreover, I fear you.
> Should you ever bring that daunting intellect to bear on me, I might
> well wither away from the pressure. Please show me some mercy. Spare
> me from the public embarassment. My reputation will surely be
> shattered. Whatever shall I do?
> 
> I have to run now. There is a client waiting for me. Can you believe
> people actually pay me to secure their systems? I'm going to come
> clean with them right away, admitting my inadequacy. I'll refer them
> to you. They'll be calling shortly. I'm sure they'll jump at the
> chance to have someone of you caliber come in and set them straight.
> I'm sure you'll save them the trouble of managing all those pesky user
> accounts in no time flat. Once you've set up some uber elite egress
> filtering, you can just have everyone log in as root and blaze away.
> I'm sure they'll appreciate the cost savings.

ROTFLOL....  You made my day Jonathan... :)

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Until later, Geoffrey