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Date:	Sat, 19 Jul 2003 19:07:46 +1000
From:	Nigel Stewart <nigels AT nigels DOT com>
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To:	Dennis Russo <denrusso AT yahoo DOT com>
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Subject:	Re: Windows Security Hole??
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 > My security dept became aware of this and now has asked me to remove
 > cygwin because it represents a security breetch to the organization.
 > Does running cygwin open any security 'holes' in a Win2K networked
 > environment??

	Ask them then if you can install linux to resolve
	the Win2K security hole.. :-)

	Nigel


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