[Asterisk-Users] OMG THE SKY IS FALLING!! NOT!!!

[Steve Totaro]

Although I agree with eveything you said, I would still leave out the gun
part.  Its too controversial, almost like bringing aborting into the issue.
Totally unrelated.

Just my 2 cents and COMPLETELY OFF TOPIC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ronald R. McDaniel" <rmcdaniel at southerncomp.net>
To: <asterisk-users at lists.digium.com>
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2004 11:55 AM
Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] OMG THE SKY IS FALLING!! NOT!!!


> I sent the following to the great Mr. Louderback:
>
> Mr. Louderback,
>
> If I was your friend, I would request to remain nameless too.  I would
> like to reply to a couple of your statements in the article "Security
> Holes Make VOIP a Risky Business".  Security holes make any type of
> technology risky business.  A small company using wireless two-line
> analogue sets are risky since the conversation can be picked up with a
> device purchased from Radio Shack.  As in most situations, the technology
> isn't the problem, it's the untrained individual that doesn't incorporate
> security measures when implementing technology.  Many of the VOIP
> solutions that we are putting in place are running over private networks
> that are not open to the public ( ie frame relay and point-point leased
> line).  You probably believe that guns kill people too. One last note,
> VOIP isn't new technology, you are a few years late with your
> announcement. If your article has any positive outcome, I hope that it may
> encourage those implementing any solution to seek professional assistance.
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
> Ronald R. McDaniel
> Southern Computer Services, Inc.
> rmcdaniel at southerncomp.net
> (251) 444-3136 office
> (251) 446-3137 fax
> (251) 294-1202 cell
>
>
>
> Ronald R. McDaniel
> Southern Computer Services, Inc.
> rmcdaniel at southerncomp.net
> (251) 444-3136 office
> (251) 446-3137 fax
> (251) 294-1202 cell
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