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Re: ipchains



AO>> The ICQ protocol reveals the real IP of the computer running the client,
AO>> so even if you use GNU replacements it doesn't matter.
AO>> This "feature" opens a window for "crackers" to use various firewall
AO>> penetrating/piercing techniques.

If the computer is behind the firewall, most chances you will get IP of
the firewall. Now, IP of the company's firewall is not the secret you can
keep - you leave it all over the Internet each time you connect out.

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