> it makes no sense to check it against the md5 from that source, check it against other mirrors
That I know, however, if some middle man "owns" your connection to the Internet things might not be so simple
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> traffic with China
I never said traffic was originating from China or elsewhere. Anyone within your immediate network can easily spoof IP addresses ...
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> the hardware firewall protection that an inexpensive router gives you
I have used two routers so far. The latest one has been a LINKSYS BEFSX41 and I have had more problems when I use routers, since for some reason they are apparently easier to hack
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> you were seeing these packets as Knoppix boots
I always give at the booting cheat code: "init 3" or "myconfig=scan init 3" and then mount the drives (internal or externals) if I need them and then run startx
Before I even used my browser or anything I notice these connections going on
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> ... outgoing cable connection
I meant "outgoing cable connection" in a general sense. I do use a DSL modem connecting to the phone line
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> ... Windows
I use Windows only when I have to do some client tests and such things
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Thanks