The list is to discuss functions relating to security itself, how do you improve your system those kind of things. warnings relating to security. anyone can post questions to a list. Your gentoo system, is as secure as you the builder of that box, set it up to be. If you emerge 'unsecure' things, then you'll have an less than secure box. So how does a public mailing list for discussing security issues or announcements, have any bearing on the actual security of a product? Kevyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Mertens" To: Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 1:40 AM Subject: [gentoo-dev] Spam on gentoo-security mailing list > Can someone please tell me how it is possible to send SPAM over a security mailinglist! > > I just received over the gentoo-security mailinglist a spam for a ISP in Argentina. I hope for you guys that the gentoo-security list is moderated, otherwise i have serious doubts about the security inside the gentoo distro.. > > With best regards, > > Dave Mertens - Unix Systems Manager > > Innovative Solutions in Media BV > Schiekade 101 > 3033 BG Rotterdam, Netherlands > T +31-10-2436060 > F +31-10-2436066 > http://www.ism.nl > > Quality Solutions - Reliable Partner > ^f)+-ց ^(m+-( j)fj b? ^