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Originally Posted by pem
Well I thought that the reply implied who (i.e. me). 
Define "not secure" and "unstable" - and who says it was written for use on a Lan ? (and the "internet" is basically just a big Lan anyway)
JFYI - it is perfectly secure enough for my use of it and I have never had a file transfer fail. |
Hi pem.
It was written for use in a internal network only. Have a look at the RFC for netbios and file & printer sharing. This is why any routers in an autonamous network will stop these protocols travaling outside the network unless it is programed otherwise.
I know the guy has a bit of a big head but Gibson of
www.grc.com has done a great deal of research on netbios. There is also a good paper on the subject at
http://www.petri.co.il/what_is_port_445_in_w2kxp.htm
Looks like we may have to agree to disagree on this one