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It's about time for all people to recognize that web server software is an unrestricted broadcasting system by default and that if users want some sort of security they should definitely get behind a firewall or restrict MAC addresses. If they fail to enforce security it should be their fault, not the person accessing them. Apache and other web server software vendors should put that in their license. If that clause had been there maybe Aaron Swartz would still be alive today. As things stand today it's just a lame way to enable irresponsible people to set up web servers and printers containing web servers to put their hands up and way "not my fault." If people want to play geek they'd better learn geek, No excuses.


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